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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-21-17 MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m. Municipal Services Building – Betty Weber Room 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Moncé, Looper, Madrid-Nickle, Woo, Ventura, Boldenweck, Pettinari, and Hobson-Coard Absent: Commissioner Gekker Staff Present: Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Susan Filereto, Administrative Assistant III. AGENDA REVIEW: Director Ranals asked to move VIII New Business, Ron Burgess, painting proposal after Citizen Participation. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from August 17, 2017, stand as written. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Item VIII. New Business 1. Ron Burgess Painting Proposal Former South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commissioner, Ron Burgess, introduced himself and his wife Elizabeth Fricke. Due to health reasons he has to close his studio and sell his artwork adding that the Peninsula Museum of Art selected seven of his paintings for their collection. He displayed two large paintings, titled Harmony and Chaos, and proposed the Commission consider purchasing them. The pair is titled Conflict if hung together. He answered questions related to his process and inspiration. Commissioners continued discussion on his proposal later in the meeting. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of September 21, 2017 Page 2 VI. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Selection of Final 2018 Art Gallery Show There was discussion as to what media would be exhibited for the October 12, and 13, 2018, art show. General art was suggested as an option. Commissioner Looper reported that the floral design members were also interested in exhibiting their work in October. Specialist Santos requested a determination be made by October or November. It will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. VII. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Sculpture a. After discussion, the Dragon plaque sample with less text was chosen. Chair Moncé made a motion to approve the selection of this sample. It was seconded by Commissioner Boldenweck; unanimous. b. Commissioner Looper suggested that the Commission come to a consensus on the three sculptures recommended by the subcommittee. The three sculptures selected for purchase are “Popsicles,” “Slices of Heaven,” and “Windswept” with the alternate sculpture being “Full Sails.” Possible locations were discussed including the Terrabay Fire Station lawn or Paradise Valley Park for “Windswept” and the Bay Trail or Antoinette & Chestnut for “Popsicles” and “Slices of Heaven.” Commissioner Woo also suggested rotating pieces in different locations. Commissioner Woo made a motion to purchase the three sculptures. Commissioner Pettinari seconded the motion and it was unanimous. 2. Quilt Show (October 13 & 14) Commissioner Boldenweck stated that the quilters installed the atrium window display and it looked great. She distributed the docent sign up list for the event and asked that all the commissioners volunteer. She stated two people needed to be present at all times. 3. Fundraiser ( BBQ August 27) Chair Moncè gave a brief overview of the event. They had 73 attendees and 41 auction items. She thanked Commissioner Ventura for her group’s performance. The total they collected from ticket sales and auction items was $2,865.18. Specialist Santos asked if they wanted to choose a date for next year’s fundraiser. The available dates were August 19 and August 26. Following discussion, the date selected was August 26. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of September 21, 2017 Page 3 4. Event Collaboration with P&R Commission Commissioner Woo reported that Commissioners Boldenweck, Gekker, Ventura and she would be helping out at the Friends of Park and Recreation booth at Concert in the Park. She also informed the Commission that they would host a crafts table at the Halloween Extravaganza, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on October 21. Their crafts table would consist of decorating pirate-themed felt eye patches and coloring sheets for the children. Commissioner Ventura invited the Commission to set up a table at her December 2 event, “Christmas in my Hometown,” to promote the work of the Cultural Arts Commission. 5. Performing Arts Chair Hobson-Coard reported that the subcommittee is developing ideas for the May 2018 Karaoke Night including using props, and inviting a celebrity or councilmember to judge. As discussion progressed, it was agreed that presenting the Karaoke event combined with the General Art Show was an excellent opportunity to increase audience participation and add variety to an established show. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Ron Burgess Painting Proposal Commissioner Looper recommended purchasing the two pieces, Harmony and Chaos, because of their artistic merit. She added that Ron Burgess is a local artist, long-time resident and served as a Cultural Arts Commissioner. She stated that she would like to see the paintings displayed in a public building. The price quoted for the pair was $1,400. After discussion, Commissioner Looper made a motion to approve the purchase of the art pieces. Vice Chair Hobson-Coard seconded the motion and it was accepted unanimously. Director Ranals stated she would present the recommendation to City Council for final approval. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Looper stated that the Commission should consider smaller sculpture installations in playgrounds. Vice-Chair Hobson-Coard reported that she will have a one woman art exhibit of 25 pieces of art at the Redwood City, City Hall, from October 31, to January 8. Her show is titled Tropical Breeze. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of September 21, 2017 Page 4 Commissioner Boldenweck asked if anyone had a few photos of 2017 Cultural Arts events. If so, she asked that they be forwarded to Specialist Santos for inclusion in the scrapbook. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Ranals reported that she attended the League of Cities Conference. She informed the commission that Councilmember Garbarino was elected President of the League of Cities. She also reported that at the event she met an art restoration and metallurgy professional. She spoke with him about the Evohelix discoloration. He subsequently had the opportunity to test a small discreet section of the sculpture with a restorative solution and it worked. He was currently out of the country, but when he returns she will obtain a repair quote from him. Specialist Santos informed the Commission that there was a free, two-part Public Art Workshop Event at the Burlingame Recreation Center on September 26, and October 24. She also mentioned that Napa is holding an open studio the upcoming weekend and passed around an exhibitor’s program. Specialist Santos stated that she had parking passes for Commissioners who were helping out at Concert in the Park. A continued Item from Commission occurred as follows: Commissioner Looper noted that the December meetings were usually cancelled. She asked if commissioners wanted to cancel the 2017 December meeting. Commissioner Moncè made a motion to cancel the December meeting. Commissioner Looper seconded the motion; unanimous. XII. CORRESPONDECE: Posted XIII. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Moncé adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Filereto Administrative Assistant Next Meeting: October 19, 2017