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AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
April 24,1995
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Corrections, additions, deletions or reorganization of the agen
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of March 27, 1995
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Cultural Affairs Commission reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic
to five minutes or less.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Cultural Affairs Commissioner's Membership to NALAA
B. Art In Public Places Minutes for March 6, 1995
C. Lawn Chair Society Information
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
A. NALAA Conference
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IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Final Review of Letter to Organizations
B. Complete Arts Education List of Names & Addresses
C. Discussion and Evaluation of Easter Event
X. COMMISSION COMMENT
The Value of the Arts - Hull
XI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Committee or Professional Affiliation Reports
Art In Public Places
Community 'Concerts Association
Encore!
LQ Arts Foundation
LQ Arts League
LQ Chamber of Commerce
LQ Friends of the Library
LQ Historical Society Museum
LQ Little Theater
Round Table West
School Site Council Committee
B. Subcommittee Reports
La Quinta Pageant - Francis
Arts Advocacy Report - Hull/Langer
Latin Jazz/Salsa Day Feasibility Study - Berliner
High School Journalism Report - Lawrence
DEPA - Berliner
XII. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
May 22, 1995 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
• Isabelle McVeigh - Performing Arts Agency Proposal
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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FAX (619) 777-7101
1995
FIELD(NAME)
FIELD(ADDRESS)
FIELD(CITY)
SUBJECT: CITY OF LA QUINTA CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Dear FIELD(SALUTATION):
The Cultural Affairs Commission would like to invite you and members of your group to
attend a future meeting to hear your interests and concerns regarding arts in our valley.
With your valuable input we can achieve our objectives which are outlined on Attachment
A.
The Cultural Affairs Commission was established in July, 1994. The general purpose of
the Commission is to encourage the development of literary, performing and visual art
events and activities.
The Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. To be placed on
the agenda, please call Cristal Spidell, Commission Secretary at 777-7090 to advise when
it would be convenient for you to join us. We hope you are able to accept our invitation.
Sincerely,
Susan Francis
Chairperson
Cultural Affairs Commission
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CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION OBJECTIVES
A. To advise the City Council on all matters affecting the culture of the City
and to advise and assist other City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
in the field of the arts, and to cooperate and work with all cultural and
leisure organizations, locally and regionally to address arts in La Quinta;
B. To encourage and facilitate programs in the arts and to promote the cultural
enrichment of the community;
C. To undertake and carry out all functions reasonably necessary to
accomplish the objectives and to discharge the functions of the
Commission; and to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by
the City Council. These functions may involve arts -related disciplines and
activities, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Performing arts, such as drama, music and dance;
2. Visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, video
art and applied art;
3. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism;
4. Communications arts involving film, television and radio;
5. Arts education, such as schools, libraries and community education;
and
6. Funding, such as fundraisers, representatives of public and private
funding agencies and art patrons.
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VII. A
MEMORANDUM
TO: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM HARTUNG, INTERIM PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: AP R I L 24, 1995
SUBJECT: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP TO NALAA
Effective May 1, 1995 all Cultural Affairs Commissioners are members of NALAA (National
Assembly of Local Arts Agencies). Staff will have available for review a packet of information
which was sent to the Commission. Each Commissioner will review items of interest in the mail
in the near future.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
LA QUINTA CITY HALL - NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM
MARCH 6, 1995
The regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee was called to order at 3:06 P.M. by
Acting Chairperson Kay Wolff (appointed by the Committee).
ROLL CALL: Committee Members Hull, Lair, Shamis, Acting Chairperson Wolff.
Committee Member Smith -Schooley arrived late.
Committee Members Hull/Wolff moved and seconded a motion to excuse Committee Members
Nancy Nard and John Walling. Unanimously approved.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Department Secretary
Betty Sawyer
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Committee Members Hull/Shamis moved and seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of February 6, 1995, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Committee Members Hull/Lair moved and seconded a motion to approve the
Financial Statement as submitted. Unanimously approved.
II BUSINESS SESSION
A. Progress port from Kim Emerson and Alber DeMatteis
l . Acting Chairperson Wolff gave a summary as to the status of the Fritz Burns
Park project. Staff clarified that at the present time, there would be no
swimming pool nor a community building. Members discussed the building.
2. Committee Member Hull asked the artists what art pieces had been
completed. Ms. Emerson stated that the sidewalk design was complete and
ready for installation and all the materials for the remainder of the artwork
had been purchased. Ms. Emerson stated they were looking to the
Committee to determine where to place the artwork if the pool and building
were not going to be built.
3. Committee Member Lair questioned whether or not the artwork would have
to go to the Fritz Burns Park. Staff stated it would have to go back to
Council for their approval but, it could be moved.
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4. Ms. Emerson asked what the date would-be if it were taken to Council. Staff
stated the next available meeting would be April 4th. Ms. Emerson
distributed their proposal for the redesign of the artwork and stated that due
to the extreme summer heat, they would not be able to install the artwork
until the fall; sometime between October - February, 1996.
5. Committee Member Shamis asked what was holding up the decision. Acting
Chairperson Wolff explained the controversy regarding the cost and
maintenance of the pool. Discussion followed regarding the swimming pool
and the park.
6. Committee Member Lair asked if the tennis courts would be kept. Staff
stated they would .remain and at some point additional courts would be
installed.
7. Committee Shamis asked if the spray towers would include a spray of some
sort. Mr. DeMatteis stated the original design called for spray towers. He
went on to state the artwork could be installed independent of the building.
8. Staff explained to the Committee that they had asked the artists to submit a
design that would change the spray towers into a shade structure for the
Committee to consider as an alternative.
9. Mr. DeMatteis discussed different ideas with the Committee regarding the
spray towers, such as a misting system.
10. Ms. Emerson explained to Public Works Director Dave Cosper what
problems they were experiencing with their contract and the contractor. The
artists understanding was that:
l . The contractor for the site had $18,000 to build the framework for the
towers, and they would like to locate the artwork on the site
independent of the pool and building, utilizing this money.
2. The City had paid half of their contract to date and they were waiting
to install the artwork. .
11. Acting Chairperson Wolff stated she would like to see the artwork installed
as soon as possible. Members asked if the plumbing could be installed for
the spray towers, to be installed in the future, and use spray misters at
present.
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12. Committee Member Shamis asked staff if Phase I of the park was going to
be built. Staff stated Phase I would be built without the pool or building.
Committee Member Shamis asked why the artwork could not proceed and be
installed. Members discussed possible sites for the artwork and Public
Works Director Cosper displayed the site plans.
13. -Public Works Director Cosper explained what Phase I would be and the work
to be completed. Committee Member Lair asked if the gate artwork could
go to the tennis courts.
14. Ms. Emerson explained the proposed artwork to the new committee
members.
15. Public Works Director Cosper explained the problem of drainage that would
result from installing the towers where they are proposed to be and how they
would be turned on and off. In addition the area is now planned for open
space play area.
16. Mr. DeMatteis stated that after reviewing the contractors plans for
construction of the towers, they would prefer to contract for the construction
utilizing the money from the park funds. The towers proposed by the
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contractor would not be adequate.
17. Public Works Director Cosper stated.his concern as to how effective a mister
would be. He went on to propose an alternate site for the towers in the front
of the park. Discussion followed as to whether a shade structure or spray
towers would be more appropriate.
18. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked Public Works
Director Cosper if there was $18,000 to build the towers. Public Works
Director Cosper stated Council had authorized the construction of the
infrastructure of the conduit, etc. He went on to explain that there wasn't
$18,000 dedicated to build the columns.
19. Committee Members discussed with staff what part of the park would be
built. Public Works Director Cosper stated he would be willing to cut back
on the number of trees or something in order to build the tower structure.
20. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked if the contractor's
money included the funds for the towers with the water. Public Works
Director Cosper stated it probably would.
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22. Acting Chairperson Wolff suggested Mr. DeMatteis and Ms. Emerson submit
to the City an addendum to their contract stating what the cost would be for
the construction of the entire towers with the cost of the new design. The
Committee would then make a recommendation to the Council for their
approval.
23. Committee Members discussed the proposal in detail and possible locations.
24. Acting Chairperson Wolff stated she felt they should go ahead with the
sidewalk installation and when the gate was finished, if there was no place to
install it, the City would store it till such time as a location could be found.
In addition, the towers should be converted to a shade structure. Following
discussion, Mr. DeMatteis stated he would submit an addendum giving costs
for constructing and installing four towers, with misters and without, and for
three towers with misters and without.
25. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Shamis/Lair to instruct
Ms. Emerson and Mr. DeMatteis to submit the addendum as stated above.
Unanimously approved.
26. Committee Member Lair expressed the Committees appreciation to Mr.
DeMatteis and Ms. Emerson for their patience and willingness to work out
these changes with the Committee and staff. Mr. DeMatteis was to have the
addendum back to staff by March 13th.
Committee Member Lair asked that the Agenda be reorganized taking Item H before Item B. There
being no objection, Committee Members Smith-School/Wolff moved and seconded a motion to
reorganize the agenda as stated. Unanimously approved.
H. Youth Art Work; Acting Chairperson Wolff explained what the proposal was that
had been approved by Council.
1. Committee member Lair explained that additional funds had been
accumulated and the Foundation would like to see the project changed from
Eisenhower Park to the.bike path. The idea was to create rest stops around
the cove. She would like to take the idea to Council of doing the first project
along the bike path using local teenagers to do the work and local artist Judy
Bocca to instruct. Examples of Ms. Bocca's art work and a history of her
work with the community and kids programs was shown and discussed.
2. Community Development Director Jerry Herman. asked what type of
structure would be used. Committee Member Lair stated it would be three
dimensional and provide shade. She went on to explain projects that had
been done in other cities.
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3. Committee Member Lair went on to explain the proposal to the Members.
The community would be invited to a meeting, high school students would
do a historical and geographical research about the town and bring artifacts
in, and Ms. Bocca would take the research material and work with a group
from the community for a design that would be three dimensional then work
with the students to fabricate and install the artwork.
4. Committee Member Lair stated she felt the idea should be presented to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for their input and information. She asked
if there were any other committees/commissions that would need to review
the proposal. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained
that recommendations of the APP were taken directly to Council for their
action.
5. Public Works Director Dave Cosper explained that the Engineering
Department would like to have this approved by the Bear Creek Path people.
Committee Member Lair asked if water was available anywhere along the
bike path. Public Works Director Cosper stated that when the street
improvements were installed water was piped to the area.
6. Committee Member Lair stated they wanted to change the site because of the
additional funds and it was felt this would create more of a community
interest to keep the project going. Public Works Director Cosper stated the
bus stop at the top of the Cove would be a good location and they could
possibly get Sunline involved.
7. Public Works Director Cosper stated that the problem Public Works had with
the projects was the cost of maintaining the project which became an added
cost for budgeting.
8. The Committee discussed the plans for the bike path and its location. Public
Works Director Cosper stated they supported the idea.
9. Following discussion, the Committee Members Lair/Hull moved to
recommend to the City Council changing the location of the "Youth Art
Project" based on the following reasons:
a. Added money gives opportunity to do more.
a. .Park difficult with allotted money to do something magical.
b. Very visual place for community as well as visitors
The motion was to change the location of the youth project to construct a
piece of public art utilizing local youth and professional artists from
Eisenhower Park to the Bear Creek Bike Path. In addition, the Committee
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would work with the Parks and Recreation Commission to determine site.
Unanimously approved.
B. Discussion rega -ding the proposed artwork for the La Quinta Village Center; staff
informed the Committee that they had spoken with Mr. Koenig regarding the
proposed artwork for the southeast corner of the project. During the conversation,
Mr. Koenig agreed to see what the APP could propose for artwork for the corner.
1. Committee Member Smith -Schooley suggested that the artwork utilize the
entire area including the retention basin.
2. Committee Member Lair stated she knew of an artist in Seattle who has done
work with retention basins.
3. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained what the purpose
of the retention basin was and why the developer was relocating the drainage
pipes.
4. Committee Member Hull asked if the retention basin could have a covering
placed over it and the artwork placed on top.
5. Acting Chairperson Wolff suggested the Committee advertise to find the best
artist for the ugly site.
6. Committee Member Smith stated they would need someone with the
experience to work with this special site.
7. It was suggested that staff obtain the dimensions of retention basin along with
pictures and/or drawings to send to artists for a preliminary concept drawing.
This would need to be back to staff within two weeks. In addition, staff
would need to figure out a budget for the artwork.
C. Continued discussion regarding a joint meeting mjth Art in Public Places
1. Staff informed the Committee that April 5th had been set as the date for the
• Joint Meeting.. The Committee would have one more meeting on April 3rd
prior to the joint meeting.
2. Committee Member Lair stated she would be available to help with the
brochure, if her Board approved.
3. Members discussed they would like to have ready for a handout at the
meeting:
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a.) The brochure for developers, if it is ready.
b,) An introduction.
c.) A step by step process for a public art plan.
d.) A synopsis of the Draft Master Plan.
e.) A cataloging of the City's existing artwork showing locations.
f.) Staff would write up funding sources.
D. Discussion Relative to Promotional Material
1. Acting Chairperson Wolff stated she had received bids from several
individuals to prepare a video for the City. The Committee would provide
the slides and script, and the consultant would provide the voice-over. The
Committee would need to select one of the bids and contact them regarding
timing.
2. Following discussion, it was moved to table the issue until after the joint
meeting and the Arts Festival. Unanimously approved.
E. Continued work on the Master Art Plan
1. It was moved to table the issue until after the La Quinta Arts Festival.
2. Acting Chairperson Wolff and Committee Member Hull would do a
summary of the Plan to be included in the handout for the joint meeting.
F. Appointment of Civic Center Art Selection Committee
1. Following discussion regarding the art selection, Committee Members
Shamis, Smith -Schooley, Walling, and Nard were selected.
G. National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies Preconference Workshop
1. Committee Member Lair stated that she has attended and would normally
recommend attending the conference, but after reviewing the material for the
Art in Public Places portion she felt it would be better for the Committee to
choose a different conference that would be more beneficial.
2. Following discussion, it was determined that the Committee would join
CALAA. The La Quinta Arts Foundation belonged to NALAA and each
could keep the other informed as to activities.
3. Committee Member Hull would attend the conference for the Cultural Affairs
Commission and Committee Member Lair would attend for the Foundation.
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4. Committee Member Lair stressed that the Committee should encourage the
Council to attend the conferences to help keep them informed and to educate
them regarding art in public places.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Artwork for the La Quinta Village Center
B. Joint Meeting of the Valley APP Committees/Commissions
C. Promotional Material
D. Master Art Plan
E. Potential conferences
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Smith-
Schooley/Shamis to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee on April 3,
1995, at 3:00 P.M. in the North Conference Room. This meeting of the Art in Public Places
Committee was adjourned at 5:20 P.M., March 6, 1995.
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7:15 p.m. August 11
Civic Center Lawn
Balboa Park
San Diego
Navy Band of San Diego Wind Ensemble
7:00 p.m. August 11
6:30 p.m. August 12
Parnell
Pa
Crown Valley Comm. Park
Whittler
Laguna Niguel
Banda Super Chicote
7:30 p.m. August 12
Pearson Park Amphitheatre
Anaheim
Redlands
Golden SState ildrert's Theatre
C
State (�t
Summer Festival Orchestra
7:30 p.m. August 12
4:30 p.m. August 14
Redlands Bowl
Heritage Park
Dana Point
Caffeine Dream, Country
Close Harmony, Big Little Band
4:30 p.m. August 14
Beckenham Park
Hills
Laguna Hi
Placentia
Red Wine We & 70's Rock & Rol
4:00 p.m. August 14
6:00 p.m. August 14
Tri City Park
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
Alpine
The Sop htisticats, Ws Rods � Roll
6:00 p.m. August 14
Alhambra Park Band"
Alhambra
Monorpark
El Mariadti Zattstteca
Caribbean
6:00 p.m. August 14
Arroyo Vista Community Park
ta Barbara
�' �n, Gam, Cam". Mum zytbw
3:00 p.m. August 14
5:00 August 14
Alameda Park
Wildwood Park
Yucaipa
Riverside Community Concert Band
p.m.
p.m. August 15
Central Park
Whittier
Covina
p Ws & Ws
BillyLemon &the Wanting R&R
7:00 p.m. August 15
Covina Park BandsheN
La Canada Memorial Park
La Canada Fiintridge Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries
6:00 p.m. August 15
7:30 p.m. August 16
Stariie Patio Theater
Montclair
Diego
Shore Une Brass/ Leslie Fawcett
Finest City Jazz Band
6:15 p.m. August 16
7:30 p.m. August 16
Balboa Park
Alhambra Park Bandshelf
San
Alhambra
Ho%woods own urd4w Soul Experience PM
8:15 p.m. August 16
Redlands Bowl
Redlands
RWb
Jean Paul Vignon
The Rav_elers, Oldies
7:00 p.m. August 16
7:30 p.m. August 17
Rialto City Park
Boisseranc Park
Buena Park
Norman Major's Bebot Revival
Steel Parade, Reggae & Classic Rods
7:00 p.m. August 17
6:15 p.m. August 17
Mart Park
Peppertree Park
�
United Staff Marine Corps Band
6;15 p.m. August 17
Balboa Park
San �
Olal
The Sweet Adellnes
Ojai Concert Band
8:00 p.m. August 17
Libby Park Bandstand
7:00 p.m. August 17
Oakbrook Shopping Center
Laguna Hills
Max Bislhop's Big Band
7:00 p.m. August 17
Farnham Martins Park
Palos Verdes
Catherine Chariton, Classical Piano
7:00 p.m. August 17
Civic Center Park
San Dimas
Crary Rhythm Orchestra
6:00 p.m. August 18"
Civic Center Gardens
Westminster
Naopio's Kamasina, Hawaiian music
8:00 p.m. August 18
Ganeha Park Bandshell
Pomona
Pomona Concert Band
7:00 p.m. August 18
Civic Center Lawn
Chino
Sensemaya, Latin pop
6;15 p.m. August 18
Balboa Park
San Diego
Chula Vista Community Orchestra
7:30 p.m. August 19
Pearson Park Amphitheatre
Anaheim
Magical Moonshine Theatre
8:15 p.m. August 19
Redlands Bowl
Redlands
Ballet Pacific
6:00 p.m. August 20
Cypress Civic Center Green
Cypress
South Coast Trio
12:00 noon Aug. 20
Civic Center Plaza
Pomona
Make a Circus
4:30 p.m. August 21
Heritage Park
Dana Point
Padfic Symphony Brass Quintet
4:30 p.m. August 21
Mendocino Park
Laguna Hills
Brass Connection
6:00 p.m. August 21
Gateway Park
Moreno Valley
Franklin Haynes Marionettes
6:00 p.m. August 21
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
Alpine
The Swing Set
6:00 p.m. August 21
Alhambra Park Bandshell
Alhambra
The Woodbys, Contemporary folk
3:00 p.m. August 21
Alameda Park
Santa Barbara
Avant Gardeners, Jazz Group
5:00 p.m. August 21
Wildwood Park
Yucaipa
Basin Street Stompers
7:00 p.m. August 22
Central Park
Whittier
Emie Hernandez, Easy listening
7:30 p.m. August 23
Alhambra Park Bandshell
Alhambra
Sonya Jason, Jazz Saxophone
6:15 p.m. August 23
Balboa Park
San Diego
Kearny Mesa Commmunity Concert Band
8:15 p.m. August 23
Redlands Bowl
Redlands
Opus 5, Woodwind Quintet
7:00 p.m. August 23
Rialto City Park
Rialto
Lawton Giles CJ Band
7:30 p.m. August 24
Boisseranc Park
Buena Park
Nochistlan,Mariachl Ensemble
7:00 p.m. August 24
Hart Park
Orange
Orange Sys Band
6:15 p.m. August 24
Balboa Park
Sari Diego
Jeff Jeffries Night Band
8:00 p.m. August 24
Libby Park Bandstand
Ojai
Ojai Band Concert
7:00 p.m. August 24
Farnham Martins Park
Palos Verdes
Flute and Guitar
7:00 p.m. August 24
Civic Center Park
San Dimas
Phiddleharmonic
6:00 p.m. August 25
Civic Center Gardens
Westminster
Nicholson Pipes & Drums, Scottish
8:00 p.m. August 25
Ganesha Park Bandshell
Pomona
Pomona Concert Band
6:15 p.m. August 25
Balboa Park
San Diego
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Band
7:00 p.m. August 25
Parnell Park
Whittier
Mariadhl Uclatlan
6:30 p:m. August 26
Crown Valley Comm. Park
Laguna Niguel
The Authentics 50'sk, 60's
7:30 p.m. August 26
Pearson Park Amphitheatre
Anaheim
Magic Under the Stars
8:15 p.m. August 26
Redlands Bowl
Redlands
Summer Festival Orchestra, Gwkrs concerto
5:00 p.m. August 27
Central Park
La Palma
All Southern California Concert Band
7:30 p.m. August 27
Ganesha Park Bandshell
Pomona
The Tyrone Anthony Group
4:30 p.m. August 28
Costeau Park
Laguna Hills
Instant Replay, Pop/Rock
6:00 p.m. August 28
Alhambra Park Bandshell
Alhambra
The Happy Crowd
3:00 p.m. August 28
Alameda Park
Santa Barbara
Nita Crew 805, R&B dance classy
5:00 p.m. August 28
Wildwood Park
Yucaipa
Yucaipa Big Band
7:00 p.m. August 29
Central Park
Whittier
The Horsefeether Boys, BkiegrassWestem
7:00 p.m. August 30
Rialto City Park
Rialto
The LCR Band, Classical Rode
7:30 p.m. August 30
Alhambra Park Bandshell
Alhambra
Dwight Kennedy & the Dixie Kings, Am.Jazz
8:00 p.m. August 31
Libby Park Bandstand
Ojai
Ojai Concert Band
7:00 p.m. August 31
Farnham Martins Park
Palos Verdes
Jane Loschen, Muslca do Camera
7:00 p.m. August 31
Civic Center Park
San Dimas
Pandemonium
6:00 p.m. September 1
Civic Cnter Gardens
Westminter
Jusd e, O.C. Sherrifs Band
8:00 p.m. September 1
Ganesha Park Bandshell
Pomona
Pomona Conert Band
4:00 p.m. September 5
Peach Hill Park
Moorpark
Radio Flyer, Pop Rode
4:00 p.m. September 11
Tri City Park
Placenta
Madachi San Pedro
TBA October 8
Kraemer Park
Placentia
Heritage Parade & Festival
3:30 p.m. October 16
Sunny.Hilis High School
Fullerton
Chester String Quartet
3:00 p.m. October 23
TBA
Yucaipa
America's Band in Blue, Mom ww blw ywww
3:30 p.m. December 4
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton
Pacific Classical Winds
3:30 p.m. January 22 '95
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton
Trio West
3:30 p.m. April 9 '95
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton
Ysaye Quartet
3:30 p.m. May 7 '95
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton
Masters of the Baroque
Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts
Crown Valley Kiwanis Club
Target Stores
Patrick's Musicians Fullerton
Wurliur Company
Pacific Bell
Arrowhead Arts Association
...and for
sponsoring
cities
THANK YOU !
Entrepreneurs for
Music - Dana Point
Grubb dt M(LagunaNiguel)
VeMbuis McMahan Designers
Minuteman Press
Nancy Bauman, C.P.A
Lou Gaudids Health Studio.
Lantern Bay Travel
Ricardo's Hair Design
Raymaes Cleaners
Beacon Printing
The Great Grub Club
Proud Mary's
Harbor Grill
Etienne's French Resurrrant
Cannon's
01arnendi's
Renaissance at the Old Dana
Point Cafe
Wind and Sea
Harpoon Henry's
Gifted Kids - The hidden disadvantaged!
103 AHG] 133
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ALHAMBRA
ALHAMBRA PARK BANDSHELL
500 North Palm Avenue
7:30 p.m. August 2
The Billy Mitchell Band
Jazz & nostalgic swing
6:00 p.m. August 7
Verdugo Swing Society
Swing era jazi
7:30 p.m. August 9
Instant Replay
Classic Rock and Roll
6:00 p.m. August 14
El Mariachi Zscateca
Traditional Mariachi
7:30 p.m. August 16
Hollywood's Own Unique Soul
Experience
Classic R&B and contemporary
6:00 p.m. August 21
The Woodbys
Contemporary folk
7:30 p.m. August 23
Sonya Jason
Jazz Saxophone
6:00 p.m. August 28
The Happy Crowd
Nature, friendships and individuality
7:30 p.m. August 30
Dwight Kennedy & the Dixie Kings
All American Jazz
818 570-5007 Communly Service
COVINA PARK BANDSHELL
Fourth & Badillo
7:00 p.m. August 1
Buffalo Brewing Company
Country
7:00 p.m. August 15
Billy Lemon and the Warning
Classic Rock and Roll
818 858-7295 Gordon Hild
LA .D. FLINTRIDGE
LA CANADA MEMORIAL PARK .
1301 Foothill Blvd.,
Comer Foothill and La Canada
6:00 p.m. August 7
Val Grayson's 11 Piece Orchestra
Big Band
6:00 p.m. August 15
Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries
50's & 60's Rock 'n Roll
818 790.8880 Kristi Kirwan
PALOS VERDES
FARNHAM MARTINS PARK
Malaga Cove Library
7:00 p.m. August 3
Deitz Brothers Variety
7:00 p.m. August 10
James Sitterly Violin
7:00 p.m. August 17
Catherine Charlton Classical Piano
7:00 p.m. August 24
Pat Mackey Flute and Guitar
7:00 p.m. August 31
Jane Loschen Muslca da Camera
310 541-4572 Pat Ackerman
'• •
G. STANTON SELBY BANDSHELL
GANESHA PARK 1600 North White
8:00 p.m. August 4
Pomona Concert Band
8:00 p.m. August 11
Pomona Concert Band
8:00 p.m. August 18
Pomona Concert Band
8:00 p.m. August 25
Pomona Concert Band
7:30 p.m. August 27
The Tyrone Anthony Group
8:00 p.m. September 1
Pomona Concert Band
8:00 p.m. September 8
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
12:00 Noon August 20
Make A Circus
909 620-2331 Douglas Bridges
CIVIC CENTER PARK
245 E. Bonita Avenue
7:00 p.m. August 3
Claremont Winds
7:00 p.m. August 10
2 Azz 1
7:00 p.m. August 17
Crazy Rhythm Orchestra
7:00 p.m. August 24
Phiddleharmonic
7:00 p.m. August 31
Pandemonium
909 324-6290 Theresa Bnm
CENTRAL PARK
Comer Bailey St. and Washington Ave.
Uptown Whittler
7:00 p.m. August 1
Third Marine Aircraft Band
7:00 p.m. August 8
Eddie Reed Swing Band
7:00 p.m. August 15
Popular Demand 50's and 60's
7:00 p.m. August 22
Ernie, Hernandez Easy Listening
7:00 p.m. August 29
The Honwfeether Boys
Bluegrass -Western
PARNELL PARK
Comer Lambert Rd and Sett Ave.
East Whittier
7:00 P.M. August 11
Bands Super Chicote
7:00 p.m. August 25
Mwlachi Uclatlan
310 945-8205 Marshall Shinlev
Event Horizons Page 6
Music zers the sad, revives the old, and insp. ; the you.
CIVIC CENTER LAWN
13220 Central Avenue
7:00 p.m. Royal Posse
Reggae, Soca, Calypso
7:00 p.m. Tryonne Anthony Jazz
7:00 p.m. Sensemaya Latino Pop
909 627-7577 Susan Leto
STARLITE PATIO THEATER
Outdoor Patio Theater
Civic Center at Benito & Fremont
8:00 p.m. August 2
The Elk's 99 Concert Band
Intermission - Kim and Linda Medina,
Vocalist & Guitarist
8:00 p.m. August 9
Koroyar Folk Ensemble
Intermission - Phiddiehormonic
8:00 p.m. August 16
Shore Line Brass
Intermission - Leslie Fawcett, Vocalist
909 625-9467 Shift Wnffold
REDLANDS
REDLANDS BOWL
Between Grant & Eureka, near Brookside
8:15 p.m. August 2
Side Street Strutters Jazz Band
8:15 p.m. August 5,6,& 7
The Fantesticks
8:15 p.m. August 9
Loretta Livingston & Dancers
8:15 p.m. August 12
Summer Festival Orchestra
Yo1wW West Soprano
8:15 p.m. August 16
Jean Paul Viignon
A Frenchman in America
8:15 p.m. August 19
Ballet Pacifica
Choreographed Liebeslieder Wahzes
8:15 p.m. August 23
Opus 5, Woodwind Quintet
Delores Stevens, guest artist, piano
8:15 August 26
Summer Festival Orchestra
Morton Gould's Tap Dance Concerto
909 793-7316 Conant Dovie
RIALTO CITY PARK
Comer Rvers1ide & San Bernardino Ave.
NEw 7:00 p.m. August 9
s �� First Class Jazz/Rhythm & Blues
7:00 p.m. August 16
8"vo" The Ravelers, Oldies
7:00 p.m. August 23
Lawton Giles CJ Band
7:00 p.m. August 30
The LCR .Band, Classical Rock
909 820-2612 KswcPfeil
WILDWOOD PARK
5:00 p.m. August 7
Twenty-nine Palms
Marine Concert Band
5:00 p.m. August 14
Riverside Community
Concert Band
5:00 p.m. August 21
Basin Street Stompers
5:00 p.m. August 28
Yucaipa Big Band
3:00 p.m. October 23
Concert Special - Place TBA
America's Band In Bluel
909 797-2489 Waft U e
BOULDER OAKS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2320 Tavem Road
6:00 p.m. August 7
Cuyamsm Jan Combo
6:00 p.m. August 14
The Sophisticate
50's Rock 'n Roll
6:00 p.m. August 21
The Swing Set
The Big Band
619 445-5063 Katie Ford
BALBOA PARK
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
6:15 p.m. August 2
Academy Award Winning Songs
6:15 p.m. August 3
La Mena Community Concert Band
6:15 p,m. August 4
The C04111acs
Vintage Roden Roll
6:15 p.m. August 9
San Diego City Guard Band
6:15 p.m. August 10
Harvey and the 52nd Street Jive
6:15 p.m. August 11
Navy Band of San Diego Wind Ensem
6:15 p.m. August 16
Finest City Jazz Band
6:15 p.m. August 17
The Sweet Adeline
6:15 p.m. August 18
Chula Vista Community Orchestra
6:15 p.m. August 23
Kearny Mesa Comm. Concert Band
6:15 p.m. August 24
Jeff Jeffries Night Band
6:15 p.m. August 25
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Band
619 235-1105 Inge Dickens
IM17TI RSIIDIS
N10RENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMM. PARK
13380 Frederick St. at Cottonwood Ave.
6:00 p.m. August 7
Rockadilles Rock 'n Roll
GATEWAY PARK
23975 Manzanita Ave. Heacock St.
6:00 p.m. August 21
Franklin Haynes Marionettes
Children's Show
909 243-3280 Cecelia Gonzalez
VZHT dIRA
VDIUNTY
••••A•
ARROYO VISTA
COMMUNITY PARK
6:00 p.m. August 14
Sapodilla
Latin, Reggae, Caribbean
PEACH HILL PARK
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. September 5
Radio Flyer Pop / Rook
805 529-6864 Community Services
LIBBY PARK BANDSTAND
8:00 p.m. August 3
Ojal Band Concert
8:00 p.m. August 10
Ojai Band Concert
8:00 p.m. August 17
Ojai Band Concert
8:00 p.m. August 24
Ojai Band Concert
8:00 p.m. August 31
Ojai Band Concert
Bill Wagner, Conductor
805 646-5122 Sara Beebe
SANTA
ALAMEDA PARK
3:00 August 7
3:00 August 14
Little Jonny & the Giants
Country, Blues and Zydeco
3:00 August 21
Avant Gardeners Jazz group
3:00 August 28
Me Crow 805
R & B dance classics 60's & 70's
805 962-8956 Curlen.1.ee
Event Horizons Page 7
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24346 Vista Point Lane
Dana Point, CA 92629
dba RHD Institute for the Arts
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Dear Reader,
As in chocolates, music, and friends,
cities of Southern California from
Santa Barbara to San Diego abound
with delightful surprises! New, ex-
panded, enhanced FREE CONCERT
series spring up each year. How
amazing it is to observe the innova-
tive use of community resources.
Community pride and joiede vive are alive and well. If you
doubt this, count the number of community bands listed in
this issue. Ojai, a city of 8,000 just built a brand new
bandstand. In Yucaipa, they serve a barbeque along with
high quality free concerts. In other cities such as Fullerton,
Placentia and Fullerton, free concert opportunities con-
tinue into September and October and thru the winter.
The goal of this publication is to inspire all those cities not
now enjoying a FREE CONCERT series with the compel-
ling desire to join this exciting regional demonstration of
community esprit de corps and become a sponsor.
To that end a directory of talent is in process at LCPS. It
will be available to cities by December 31, 1994. Thank
you for your inspiring words and letters ... and...
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! e04"
VIII. A
T a 0
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MEMORANDUM
TO: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM HARTUNG, INTERIM PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 24, 1995
SUBJECT: NALAA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION
On April 18, 1995 the City Council authorized overnight travel for two Cultural Affairs
Commissioners to attend the NALAA Conference in San Jose, June 8-15th. According to the
Cultural Affairs Commission minutes of March 27th Chairperson Francis will be attending the Pre -
Conference portion of the conference June 8-10. Commissioner Hull will be attending the main
Conference June 10-13.
Action required of the Commission is to re -confirm those selected to attend the conference so that
staff can make arrangements.
MEMOCAC.004
IX. A
MEMORANDUM
TO: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM HARTUNG, INTERIM PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 24, 1995
SUBJECT: FINAL REVIEW OF LETTER TO ORGANIZATIONS
Attached is a draft copy of a letter being sent to organizations on behalf of the Cultural Affairs
Commission. Staff made corrections as requested by the Commission on March 27, 1995.
MEMOCAC.006
4
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (679) 777-7000
FAX (619) 777-7101
1995
FIELD(NAME)
FIELD(ADDRESS)
FIELD(CITY)
SUBJECT: CITY OF LA QUINTA CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Dear FIELD(SALUTATION):
The Cultural Affairs Commission would like to invite you and members of your group to
attend a future meeting to hear your interests and concerns regarding arts in our valley.
With your valuable input we can achieve our objectives which are outlined on Attachment
A.
The Cultural Affairs Commission was established in July, 1994. The general purpose of
the Commission is to encourage the development of literary, performing and visual art
events and activities.
The Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. To be placed on
the agenda, please call Cristal Spidell, Commission Secretary at 777-7090 to advise when
it would be convenient for you to join us. We hope you are able to accept our invitation.
Sincerely,
Susan Francis
Chairperson
Cultural Affairs Commission
SF:cs
Attachment
LTRCAC.002
MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION OBJECTIVES
A. To advise the City Council on all matters affecting the culture of the City
and to advise and assist other City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
in the field of the arts, and to cooperate and work with all cultural and
leisure organizations, locally and regionally to address arts in La Quinta;
B. To encourage and facilitate programs in the arts and to promote the cultural
enrichment of the community;
C. To undertake and carry out all functions reasonably necessary to
accomplish the objectives and to discharge the functions of the
Commission; and to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by
the City Council. These functions may involve arts -related disciplines and
activities, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Performing arts, such as drama, music and dance;
2. Visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, video
art and applied art;
3. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism;
4. Communications arts involving film, television and radio;
5. Arts education, such as schools, libraries and community education;
and
6. Funding, such as fundraisers, representatives of public and private
funding agencies and art patrons.
LTRCAC.002
IX B
MEMORANDUM
TO: CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM HARTUNG, INTERIM PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: AP R I L 24, 1995
SUBJECT: COMPLETE ARTS EDUCATION LIST OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES
In November, 1994 the Cultural Affairs Commission established a list of organizations which
provide arts education. Attached is that list of names, and it is suggested that the Commission
complete this list with names of contact persons, mailing/street addresses, phone numbers, and
contact person names.
MEMOCAC.007
ARTS EDUCATION
Museums Fre uencv
Children's Museum of the Desert Ongoing
Rancho Mirage
Coachella Valley Museum/Cultural Center
Indio
McCallum Adobe Heritage Center
Palm Springs
Miss Cornelia White's House Heritage Center
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Desert Museum
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Historical Society
Palm Springs
Palm Desert Historical Society
Palm Desert
La Quinta Historical Society
La Qu i nta
Rancho Mirage City Hall Historical Photo Exhibit
Rancho Mirage
Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
Desert Hot Springs
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Palm Springs
Living Desert
Palm Desert
Moorten Botanical Gardens
Palm Springs
cultural 1
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ruddy's General Store Museum
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Indian Canyons
Palm Springs
Libraries
Cathedral City
Indio
La Quinta
Palm Desert
Palm Desert Country Club
Palm Springs
College of the Desert Fall of 1995
Palm Desert
(new mufti -agency library (public -academic library))
Children's Programs
La Quinta Arts Foundation Docent Program
La Quinta
Coachella Valley Community Consent Association Outreach Program
La Quinta
McCallum Children's Program
Palm Desert
City Hall Arts Lectures (contemplated)
Palm Desert
Student Art Show - Spring
Indio
Student Art Gallery at Senior Center
Indio
Annual Artists Recognition Program - Spring )(various cultural arts)
Indio
cultural 2
CVCCA Outreach Program
Various High School Programs
COMMUNICATIONS ARTS
Palm Springs Film Festival January
Palm Springs
Sun Studio
Palm Springs
Desert Town Hall at Indian Wells
Indian Wells
Herbert E. Toor 5-Star Lecture Series
Palm Springs (Temple Isaiah)
Ongoing
January, February or March
January - March
LITERARY ARTS
Round Table West October - May
La Quinta
Palm Springs Writers Guild
Palm Springs
Readings
Palm Desert (Barnes & Noble)
Authors Reception
Palm Desert
Friends of the Library
Valley -wide
College of the Desert Friends Luncheon
Palm Desert
High School Journalism Programs
College of the Desert Journalism Program
cultural 3
Ongoing
Ongoing
Every Other June
Ongoing
November
Ongoing
Ongoing
PERFORMING ARTS
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McCallum Theater
Palm Desert
Annenberg Theater
Palm Springs
Springs Theater
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Playhouse
Palm Springs
Grover Lincoln Cabin Theater
Morongo Valley
Plaza Theater
Palm Springs
Valley Players Guild
Palm Springs
Palm Desert Community Theater
Palm Desert
Starlight Theater
Palm Springs
Art Springs Artists Association
Palm Springs
Group Works
Palm Springs
College of the Desert
Palm Desert
Jewish Community Center
Palm Springs
cultural 4
Ongoing.
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
October -May?
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Actors Anonymous
Palm Springs
Palm Springs High School Theater Co.
Palm Springs
Summer Youth Theater
Joshua Tree
Indio High School Theater
Indio
Sports Events and Music Events
Indian Wells (Hyatt Grand Champions)
Concerts
Palm Springs Community Concerts
Palm Springs High School
Community Concerts of La Quinta
La Quinta
Concerts in the Park
Palm Desert
Various High School Band Concerts
Concerts in the Park
Palm Springs
Hyatt Grand Champions
Indian Wells
Art, Wine, and All That Jazz
La Quinta
New Year's Jazz (primarily Dixieland)
Indian Wells
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October -April
Few weekends each year?
Summer
During school year
Ongoing
Various
December -April
June - August
September -December
May -October?
November
December - January
Dixieland Jazz Society of the Desert
Palm Springs
Desert Dixieland Festival
Cathedral City
Jazz U Can Understand
Palm Desert (Living Desert)
Annual Barbershop Festival
Palm Springs
Various Ballet Folklodco Troupes
Renaissance Festival
Indio
Mariachi Festival
La Quinta
Indian Heritage Festival (Agua Caliente)
Palm Springs
Classical Music Events
Rancho Mirage Cultural Association
Rancho Mirage
Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition
Palm Desert
West Coast Opera Theater
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Symphony Under the Stars
Rancho Mirage (Westin Mission Hills)
Art, Wine, and All That Jazz
La Quinta
Second Sunday of the
month (January -April)?
April
April
March
March
Occasional
Every Other April
Various
VISUAL ARTS
November
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La Quinta Arts Festival
March
La Quinta
Festival of the Palms
November
Palm Springs
Southwest Arts Festival
November
Indio
January?
Art Walk
Ongoing.
Palm Desert
Sculpture Park
Ongoing
La Quinta
Arts in -Public Places
Ongoing
Palm Desert
Arts in Public Places
Ongoing
La Quinta
Art Programs
Ongoing
Palm Desert (College of the Desert)
Palm Desert City Hall Art Gallery
Ongoing
Palm Desert
Sculpture Garden
Ongoing
Rancho Mirage (Westin Mission Hills)
Desert Symphony Does a Children's Music Discovery Series
Desert Piano and Organ provides weekly concerts to Desert Sands School District
Various High School Art Exhibits
Golf Cart Parade
Palm Desert
Palm Springs Road Races
Palm Springs
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Annual
Annual
Wine and Polo Festival
Indio
Balloon Festival
Indio
Chili Roundup
La Quinta
Palm Desert Springfest
Palm Desert
National Date Festival
Indio
Tamale Festival
Indio
Street Fairs
La Quinta, Palm Springs
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Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
Annual
December
Various
THE VALUE OF THE ARTS
Presented at Soroptimists International of La Quinta
March 21, 1995
Kathryn B. Hull, Consultant
FOR THE ARTS
The arts are generally viewed as providing an expression
of creativity and of the human spirit. They enrich us and make
us feel "good." The arts, of course, are considered part of
the "quality of life" of an area, and every community working
to expand its economic base realizes that it has to have some
tangible evidence of "the arts" to help attract new businesses
and residents. The arts have become important to business by
making communities livable places. La Quinta originally
attracted me because of its "arts image" through the La Quinta
Art Festival and the importance the City Council and staff
place on the arts.
There is indication that the arts are important in
deciding where to work, or to establish an office. Many
corporations are now considering amenities in a community
important in selecting a location for new offices.
However, many people do not take the arts seriously. They
view them as pastimes for only a small segment of our society.
The arts are also considered as having a very marginal economic
contribution, and government funding for the arts is often
criticized.
Both businesses and government have come around to the
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view that money spent on culture and the arts is not frivolous
spending. The arts are now considered a critical ingredient in
building a rounded socio-economic environment. Spending by
minority audiences is almost $50 million annually in California.
Major commercial real estate projects are being designed
to include an arts activity. In La Quinta all developers are
required to contribute 1/2% of their project costs to public
art. They have a choice of providing their own art, approved,
of course, by the Art in Public Places Committee, or
contributing funds to the City for providing public art.
There is a growing appreciation of the economic impact of
the arts, that is, the job and dollar flow that the arts
generate is significant and profits are distributed to all
levels of a region's economy. A conservative estimate shows
that arts organizations and audiences generate more than $2
billion of spending in California, and provide over 115,000
jobs. Arts festivals generate about $11 in economic activity
for each $1 of cost. The La Quinta Arts Foundation is a major
contributor to the economic base of this City through its
Spring Arts Festival, the Fall "Art, Wine and All That Jazz"
event, the "Under the Umbrellas" exhibit, and the use of
numerous volunteers.
Chambers of Commerce are striving to bring new businesses
to their community. They argue that a new business brings
jobs, and employment and tax revenues. Think how beneficial an
originating artist is when viewed as the same kind of local
investment. A painter, a choreographer, a playwright, or a
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composer brings employment as does any business. For instance,
a painter has to have a gallery, a critic, a museum, and
docents. The gallery has to employ movers and craters, and
maintenance people, the docents need to be trained by curators.
It also needs caterers for openings, the museum needs PR people
and fund raisers, which in turn spend money with printers, wine
sellers, and quiche makers. All those economic benefits come
with originating artists, plus they bring no pollution of the
air or local streams, and the whole town can enjoy their
product.
The arts are growing both in services provided and in the
number of arts organizations in the Southern California area.
For instance in the Los Angeles five -county area, which
includes Riverside County, there was an increase in a seven year
period of more than 90% in the number of arts organizations.
These organizations had an increase in their payroll dollars of
more than 226% to a total of nearly $500 million. Who says
the arts are not big business?
Another important aspect of arts organizations is their
utilization of volunteers. More than 38,000 volunteers were
identified in the Los Angeles area through a survey. Each one
of them spent an average of around $250 annually to do their
volunteer work, and some of us spend more than that. That's
over $9 million a year.
The overall direct and indirect economic impact of the
arts in the Greater Los Angeles area is placed at $5.1 billion.
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It is difficult to translate this into jobs generated, but it
is obvious that the impact of the arts in this area is very
substantial. Considered separately, California's nonprofit arts
are larger than many manufacturing industries. In terms of
direct investment, they represent an economic asset other
states would welcome. But above all, the nonprofit arts spur
growth and creativity in California's commercial sector --and
nurture California's world -dominant position in communication,
entertainment and technology. They act as the parent
industries of a vast commercial arts sector that is the envy of
the world.
When all these facts are added together, it is amazing
that some people of power still question the value of
supporting the arts. The arts are obviously not a luxury, but
a necessity. Their future contribution both aesthetically and
economically will be significant.
San Francisco was one of the first cities to tax hotel
guests and devote the tax collected to the arts. Out of the
11% per night per bed tax, only 12.5% of the income supports
the arts. The rest is spent on a convention bureau, parades,
ethnic festivals, etc. Nevertheless, the 12.5% for the arts
amounts to $6.8 million. The funds are awarded to nearly 150
local agencies.
There is a new emphasis by cities on cultural development
and enrichment. A report from a National Endowment for the
Arts survey of 20 major cities stated that arts events in one
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year attracted 200 million people; that was 67 million more
than sporting events. In Houston, opera outdrew football
attendance. Twice as many people in Boston attend nonprofit
cultural events than all their professional sports events
combined.
Seattle is exemplary with their art -in -public -places
program. They transformed their city through the arts. Santa
Barbara also has incorporated public art in their city plan,
sometimes using very small concepts. For instance, an ugly
downtown parking lot was transformed with the construction of
an adobe wall in keeping with the surrounding architecture,
generous landscaping, and on one wall you unexpectedly come
upon a charming ceramic cat curled up sleeping on top of the
wall.
And now La Quinta has an Art in Public Places program,
which is in its fourth year. And, as well, a new Cultural
Affairs Commission was formed just this past fall. It is their
philosophy "that fostering and encouraging the arts in all its
forms serves to enhance the mental, physical, aesthetic, and
spiritual health of La Quinta as a community. Recognizing this
fact, and the positive economic impact generated by the arts,
this Commission will provide leadership to the arts community
through facilitating partnerships between agencies, assisting
individual artists by advocating for the provision of adequate
resources, and providing the City Council with educated,
informed advice for addressing public policy issues as they
relate to the arts."
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A report from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
"Economic Impact of the Arts" study in 1984, the Year of the
Olympics in Los Angeles, showed that 8.3 million more people
attended arts events than sports events that year. It also
showed that cultural money is not spent on just costumes, stage
equipment, sheet music, and art works, but on services such as
insurance agencies, accountants, hardware stores, and local
printers.
This survey also showed that every person who attended an
arts event spent an average of $18.25 on auxiliary business.
Based on the rate of inflation, indications are that
expenditures today would average approximately $26 per person
attending an arts event. These dollars represent dinner,
parking, personal grooming, newspapers, hotel services,
cocktails, car services, etc. This range of expenditures would
provide major income to any City's business community.
With just the McCallum Theater, the downtown business
community feels a strong impact. With an average attendance of
1,000, and say, 250 performances a year, $6.5 million will be
generated in auxiliary business. There are 14 other theaters
in the Coachella Valley with 99 to 400 seats. These theaters
generate an additional $10 million, as a conservative estimate.
The arts are important to people, and they are big
business.
Did you know that New York's Theater at Broadway & 53rd
St. sells more tickets than the Yankees and the Mets combined?
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We can confidently say that the arts are bigger than
professional sports in this country.
In Canada about $32 per person is appropriated for the
arts. West Germany provides about $166 per person, Sweden -
$35, $27 in the Netherlands, and in the U. S. we can boast only
about $0.68 per person. Why are we so uncivilized?
In America, only 10% of arts giving comes from the public
sector (federal, state and local government); 90% comes from
the private sector (corporations, foundations, and
individuals); and of the whole, 80% comes from individuals.
A survey of 1500 Americans in 1992 shows that:
60% favor federal funding of the arts
69% would approve a $5 federal tax increase to
support the arts; 64% would support a $10
increase; and more than half (56%) would support
a $15 tax increase for the arts
82% say individuals should help the arts financially.
and
78% feel businesses and corporations should
contribute to arts programming.
The arts industry in this country employs over 115,000 and
contributes $77 million in income taxes, and contributes
approximately 6% to the Gross National Product --more than food,
apparel, chemical and refining industries combined. These
figures do not include the direct economic impact of increased
tourism and revitalization of downtown urban areas. Nor do
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these figures speak to a vital part of the American dream:
namely, the arts provide a passage out of poverty for thousands
of economically disadvantaged individuals. Professional sports
may capture the imaginations of many economically impoverished
young people, but the arts, historically more open to all of
the diverse segments of our society, provide the careers that
can lift young men and women out of poverty. The nonprofit
industry employs nearly 1% of the total U.S. work force.
The arts are a competitive advantage for California.
Did you know that for every $1 spent by the Federal
government on the National Endowment for the Arts, there is a
$21 return to the U.S. Treasury in income taxes for jobs in the
arts? Why would congress want to do away with the NEA?
Careers in the arts are viable. Yes, those of us who work
in the arts may appear to do it for the sheer joy of it, but
everyone should and can have a career they enjoy. There are
more than 200 alternative careers in music alone. Performing
and visual artists make a major contribution to our lives.
Imagine life without the arts. It would be bleak indeed. No
artwork on the walls of our homes or offices, no music for
dancing, no theater, no movies, no Musak in elevators and
markets (perhaps a welcomed relief), no museums, no books, no
architecture for our homes or commercial buildings, no videos --
I think you get the picture.
The College of the Desert must not be overlooked as a com-
munity asset. Not every community can boast having its own
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college. There are many dance, music, and art programs which
need more public visibility and support. Arts in education is
vital. We must maintain arts curriculum in our schools to
guarantee future generations of well-rounded citizens.
Industry needs young people who demonstrate a sense of
responsibility, self-discipline, pride, teamwork, and
enthusiasm, and the ability to learn, to solve problems, and to
communicate well. These skills are taught through the arts.
Not only is arts education important for developing our
next generation of artists, dancers, performers, writers and
musicians, but also it can enhance academic achievement. In a
Seattle public school, students using dance activities to
increase their vocabulary showed a 13% increase in test scores.
In an Indianapolis school, students are randomly selected for a
comprehensive array of arts classes and the arts are heavily
infused throughout the curriculum. A remarkable 98% of the
students performed at or above grade level in achievement
tests. At an inner-city school in Chicago, arts were
integrated into the curriculum. Daily attendance zoomed to
94%; 83% of the students achieved at or above the national
norms, and teacher sick days dropped 96%. Students involved in
the arts gain insight and wisdom, not just information.
In Glendale where I lived for more than 30 years, the
school district received a two-year grant to have an arts
impact program in selected elementary schools. One school with
double classes of 5th and 6th grades provided a comparative
study of the impact of arts education on academic learning. In
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one 5th grade class the arts were integrated into all learning
areas; in the other 5th grade class no arts were taught. At
the end of the first year, the students average grades in the
arts -integrated class were more than one point higher than
those of the class with only the academic approach. .
Absenteeism dropped, discipline was minimal, and social
integration was universal. With these kinds of statistics why
would any school district eliminate arts education?
The arts can do this while erasing social, economic and
cultural barriers in any community. It is agreed that music is
the universal language. Any of the art forms also serve that
purpose.
The Coldwater Canyon Elementary School in North Hollywood
experienced a transformation of students through the impact of
music. The transformation began from animal house to dining
room when the Assistant Principal brought a boom box and piped
classical music into the school eating area. Immediately, and
with no admonition from the Principal, the noise level dropped
and behaviour improved. Soon the students added their own
embellishments, providing vases of silk flowers, or those they
made from paper, to place on the tables. They placed napkins
on their laps instead of throwing them. Food fights were
eliminated. Students said the music calmed them. One student
said now they needed a chandelier in the cafeteria. The power
of music is incredible.
I believe it is the responsibility of both the government
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and the citizens to work together to provide adequate
programming, a balanced education, opportunity to participate
in, and funding for the arts to enhance the economic and
aesthetic development of a community and the quality of life.
My closing thought is that we need to be aware that we
feed the mind through education, we feed the spirit through
meditation and prayer; we feed the body through food; and we
feed the soul through the arts. I believe everyone has the
right to be well fed.
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CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MEETING ATTENDANCE COMPENSATION
TO: PAT PARKER, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FROM: TOM HARTUNG, INTERIM PARKS &RECREATION DIRECTOR 'r'g
DATE:
SUBJECT: COMPENSATION FOR THE MONTH OF a4b.,J 11995
COMPENSATION OF $25.00 PER MEETING ACCOUNT NUMBER 101=251-509-000
COMMISSIONER
VENDOR
MEETING TOTAL
NO.
DATES AMOUNT DUE
HONEY J. ATKINS
52-470 AVENIDA MADERO
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253.
STEVE BERUNER
48-115 VIA HERMOSA
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253
SUSAN FRANCIS
77-800 CALLE MONTEREY
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253
KATHRYN HULL
77-260 CALLE CHILLON
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MICHELLE KLEIN
49-100 TANGO COURT
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253
MARTIN LAN(3ER
49-994 EL CIRCULO
1249
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
TONI LAWRENCE
53-045 AVENIDA DIAZ
3121
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
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