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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-19O 0 0 o CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES January 19, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bussing convened the meeting at 8:35 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Norma Bussing Joe Dickinson Suzanne Greenberg Kevin Grochau Katherine Hough Also Present: Bob Kohn, Director of Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Kim Snyder, Guest Richard Begola, Guest III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on December 15, 2004. Upon Motion by Commissioner Dickinson and second by Commissioner Grochau, the Minutes of December 15, 2004, were approved unanimously. Minutes January 19, 2005 O 0 0 V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Twedt reported that City Council approved the mural restoration project for the Council Chamber proposed by Bill Ware. Mr. Twedt reported that City Council approved the "Embracing the Desert" program of temporary public artworks. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO INSTALL "DESERT ROADS" FENCE AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY No action was taken on this item. Staff was contacted on January 18, by Hal Rover who stated that the Historical Society Board met and declined the idea of installing "Desert Roads" at the Historical Society. Mr. Twedt suggested installing "Desert Roads" at the future Palm Desert art center. He added that repainting the fence could be a class project. Students could research various paints that would adhere to the metal fence. Mr. Twedt would use the original color renderings of the fence, give them to the instructor who would have the students follow the artist rendering of the colors. B. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE CLARK BROOKS SCULPTURE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2005/06 EL PASEO EXHIBITION It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to accept the sculpture "l Forget" by Clark Brooks to be included in the 2005/06 El Paseo Exhibition. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes C January 19, 2005 0 C. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A STONE SCULPTURE FROM E.H. HEIMANN, JR. FOR THE PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION Commissioner Hough asked if any sites had been selected for the artwork. It was suggested by Mr. Twedt that the sculpture could be placed near the new Visitor Information Center. Commissioner Hough stated that she is supportive of including the artwork in the City's collection if staff feels it could be utilized at the new Visitor Information Center and be sited nicely. Commissioner Grochau noted that in Mr. Heimann, Jr.'s bio it stated that he has been sober for thirteen years. He added that if the Commission accepts the piece the Visitor Center may open its doors to an AA meeting. Commissioner Grochau stated'the liked the idea of the sculpture being placed at the Visitor Center but would like other options of locations to be considered. The piece is valued at $25,000.00. Mr. Twedt stated that the transportation costs for the piece would most likely come from the AIPP funds. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Dickinson to accept the stone sculpture from E.H. Heimann, Jr. for Palm Desert's permanent public art collection with the option of discussing placement of the art other than at the site at the new Visitor Information Center. Motion carried unanimously. D. REVIEW OF ARTISTS REQUESTING TO BE IN THE VIRTUAL GALLERY Work from the following artists was reviewed to be considered for the City of Palm Desert's Virtual Gallery. Gary Rosenblum, Dennis Ellman, Malcom Doran, and Eunice Emerson. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Hough to accept Gary Rosenblum, Dennis El!man, and Eunice Emerson to the City of Palm Desert's Virtual Gallery. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes January 19, 2005 0 E. CONSIDERATION OF ARTSITS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST SLIDE REGISTRY Work from the following artists was reviewed to be considered for the City of Palm Desert's Artist Slide Registry. Thomas Holzer, Phillip Smith, and Kevin Robb. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Dickinson to include Thomas Holzer, Phillip Smith, and Kevin Robb into the Artist Slide Registry. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. North Wing Gallery Ms. Schwartz stated she is preparing next year's schedule of exhibitions for the North Wing Gallery. The Public Art Department staff and gallery location will be moving to the new Visitor Information Center. Beginning September 2005, exhibitions will be held in the new gallery. Councilmember Benson had asked for the "Best of the North Wing Gallery" which would include "favorites" from previous shows to be the first show in the new space. Ms. Schwartz had been asked to do a College of the Desert faculty and student show (independently). She has a list of 20 artists who have expressed interest in showing in the gallery for the upcoming season. These 20 artists will be sent an RFP for the remaining exhibition timeslots. Ms. Schwartz will curate the exhibitions and bring the proposed exhibitions before the AIPP Commission for review. Upon question by Chairperson Bussing, Ms. Schwartz responded that she is researching pedestals to accommodate ceramics for the new gallery. r 0 Minutes C January 19, 200 0 i' I 2. Website Ms. Schwartz reported that the new El Paseo Exhibition tour will be uploaded on the website in the very new future. 3. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that the Docent Program is going well. She has been receiving calls for private group tours. She met with a staff member for the Girl Scouts of America who is interested in working with the docents to help the girls earn patches. The training process is continuing and has been successful. 4. El Paseo Exhibition Mr. Twedt reported he was very pleased with the turnout at the El Paseo Exhibition dedication on January 6. Several artists were present for the event and gave brief descriptions of their pieces. Mr. Twedt reported that the Desert Sun is creating a new magazine called 92260 that will be publicized in March and will feature Palm Desert's public art program. Robert Menifee is writing an article on the new El Paseo Exhibition. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt announced that the Public Art Department staff would be moving to the new Visitor Information Center in July. Mr. Twedt discussed the possibility of having a community art center in Palm Desert. He stated that Mr. Kohn has asked him to prepare a White Paper to support how and why a community art center would benefit the City of Palm Desert. He would like to include Councilmember Benson and Mayor Crites on a tour to Huntington Beach to see its art center. Minutes C January 19, 2005 0 Ms. Schwartz will be contacting Donna Billick and Arthur Gonzales to set a date for the dedication of the Baja Palapa. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Grochau noted that during a recent visit to the Civic Center Park with his family, he noticed quite a few sets of mother/daughters who took notice of the Mother/Child Sculpture Garden. • COMMISSION REPORTS • LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION — Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that the Planning Commission approved a satellite for the University of Phoenix on Merle Drive. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Bussing adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. THOMPSON RECORDING SECRETARY