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CACMIN 09 09 2004 e e CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES September 9, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room of the La Ouinta Civic Center. Chairperson Loudon presided over the meeting. Commissioner Lane led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Else Loudon Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Andrea Gassman Commissioner Elaine Reynolds Commissioner Charlene Lane STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Therese Vella-Finorio, Community Services Secretary II. PUBLIC COMMENT- Director Horvitz introduced Kathleen Hughes, Events Manager for the La Ouinta Arts Foundation. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval c:>f Minutes of July 8, 2004 B. Department Report for June 2004 C. Financial Report for June, July, and August 2004 It was moved by Commissioners Lane/Gassman to approve the consent calendar. Unanimous. V. PUBLIC HEARING - None VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Old Town Mural Project - Director Horvitz introduced artist Tom McGraw who made a presentation regarding the Old Town Mural Project. He showed his design for two murals, one on the Carmel Building south side and the ~ Cultural Arts Commission Meetinge Minutes e Page 2. other on tlie La Ouinta Building south walkway. Wells Marvin chose three to four artists, one of whom was Tom McGraw to create additional art pieces which will be displayed on each of the four new units. Commissioner Brodsky thanked Mr. McGraw for his beautiful and thorough presentation. Director Horvitz explained funds are paid from developers for art projects within the City, but it is the City's decision if they want to own the art piece at the site. If the City owns the art piece, they becomes responsible for the maintenance of the art work. Commissioner Reynolds commented that Mr. McGraw has a beautiful display of tile work at his studio in Old Town. It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Gassman to recommend this project for City Council consideration. Unanimous. B. Old Town Art Program - Tom McGraw stated his intention has been for the Commissioners to be involved with this project by attending and supporting the artists at Old Town La Ouinta. Kathleen Hughes, Events Manager of the La Ouinta Art Foundation, spoke about the upcoming Art Under the Umbrella's events (two in October, one in November and one in December). The Foundation is hoping to have the Commissioners attend the opening in October. There are 32 artists signed up for the December event. It is a great opportunity to bring in all local artists and will feature sculpture, fine jewelry and artwork. Ms. Hughes will distribute brochures and Wells Martin will be doing radio ads to promote both the Street Fair and Art Under the Umbrellas. . Ms. Hughes did not believe the Art Under the Umbrellas was competition for the Street Fair, and thought there is room for both events. The Street Faire has been attracting young families with children. Commissioner Brodsky stated he had mixed emotions about the Street Fair because although he wants to promote artists he also has been a retailer and some vendors are competing with the local retailers who may be unhappy with the competition. Tom McGraw said this is something that the landlord needs to work out with the tenants. For clarification, Director Horvitz stated the Street Fair is an endeavor which is not organized by the La Ouinta Arts Foundation or the City Of La Ouinta. She also stated we shouldn't forget the entire community's needs. Ms. Hughes stated the artists who have signed up for the Arts Under the Umbrellas will be contributing 20% of their sales to the La Ouinta Arts Foundation. Commissioner Louden asked for a recommendation to support the Arts Under the Umbrellas. Motion made by Commissioner Lane/Reynolds. Unanimous. The Commissioners thanked Tom McGraw and Kathleen Hughes for their presentations. C. Path of the Bighorn Event - Director Horvitz stated on March 2, 2004 the City Council approved the Commission's recommendation to display two OC2 Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e Page 3. bighorn sculptures. Because the artist wanted them in a more secure location, in June, the Commission considered new locations but did not recommend changing the location. However, the City Council approved the location changes. Presently, the City Hall Campus has one of the bighorn sheep on display and the Senior Center has the other one. At 5:30 p.m. prior to the October 14th Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, we will have an unveiling of the sculptures in the courtyard of the Civic Center. Auction of the sculptures will not take place at this unveiling. Commissioner Lane asked to be excused from the meeting since she will be traveling out of the country. Motion made Gassman/Louden to host the Path of the Bighorn unveiling. Unanimous. D. Artist Partnership Day - Director Horvitz asked the Commission to give recommendations on artists they would like to have represented. Commissioner Reynolds said she could provide staff with the names of several artists. She said she would be happy to invite them to the next Commission meeting on October 14th. Some of the names suggested were Ed Hill, Kathy Dunham and Leslie McMillan. Director Horvitz gave background information on how this program works. The artists chosen will do their presentations at La Ouinta Middle School and La Ouinta High School on October 27th and October 28th Commissioner Gassman said she will be unable to assist in the Artist Partnership Day as it is held during the day. Open discussion regarding types of artists could include photographers, poets, storytellers, musicians, museum curators and biographers. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Annual Joint Meeting with the City Council - Director Horvitz stated the annual Joint Meeting with the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:15 p.m. in the Study Session Room. Commissioner Louden asked the commissioners to prepare their ideas and suggestions to present to the City Council. B. Letter from Ellie Berliner - Commissioner Reynolds stated this may be very favorable to bring culture to the community. Commissioner Louden wondered if anyone had heard them perform. Commissioner Gassman recommended the Cultural Arts Commission ask staff to invite Ellie Berliner to an upcoming meeting. C. Upcoming Events - Commissioner Louden asked the commissioners for their suggestions. Open discussion on ideas and suggestions made to include a series of cultural events to be held monthly on Sunday afternoons possibly using the Senior Center, local parks, high school and other locales. These events could be scheduled for the remainder of the 2004 - 2005 fiscal year. It was moved Commissioners Lane/Reynolds to recommend to the City Council a schedule of monthly cultural events for the balance of OC3 Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e Page 4. fiscal yeat 2004 -2005 to be held on Sunday afternoons using the current budget. Unanimous VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A Attendance at Community Functions - Commissioner Gassman attended the La Ouinta Library groundbreaking on August 18th. She also attended the Art Fair in August. She stated she is looking forward to the Arts Under the Umbrellas. Open discussion held on the Street Fair and the previous Main Street events. Director Horvitz explained that the Main Street event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and was held before the building and development of Old Town. Commissioner Lane asked if there could be a Menorah lighting to coincide with the Annual Tree Lighting event in December. Director Horvitz stated that would be a question for the City Attorney. She will contact the City Attorney and respond back to the Commission with the findings. Commissioner Reynolds will be one of the artists exhibiting at the Arts Under the Umbrellas events. Commissioner Louden announced the CV AA has approved having a float in the 2005 Rose Parade. They are working on raising $250,000 The Coachella Valley has only been represented one other time at the Rose Parade. AU of the Mayors of the Coachella Valley are in support of this event. XI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsyk/Lane to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Submitted by: ~ ruA- ~ Therese Vella-Finorio, Community Services Secretary r: j' 4 t. ~