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Home My WebLink AboutAIPP Cmsn - 09/16/09 �-��-� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES '�� , . . September 16, 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Thompson convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent � Norma Bussing Donna Jean Dar Katherine Hough Barbara Stenni �, Kim Snyder John Weston � x " — � 4: Maureen Thompson � � O � C �l . � .� Also Present � � z � � o � �, Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development F Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Q � Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary � • � � � 3 Terri Triviso, Sacred Heart Church v � Q q � y: ,= John Richen, Artist for Sacred Heart Church artwork � ° � v � � Q Nedra Youn g, Social Mosaics V C > � F z � ,� Nanc Eichelber er, Seventh Da Adventist Church �- c '� �' z Q � '� � � .., U �: ` w "' _ Y Y F �. w � az ��." � c��' :ao III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � a `� ¢ Q � o Ms. Schwartz introduced Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, who will oversee the Public Art Department. Both Debbie Thompson and Deborah Schwartz have moved their offices from the Visitor Center to offices in the Community Development building. All future AIPP meetings will be held in the Community Services Conference Room at City Hall. Art in Public Places Minutes September 16, 2009 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 17, 2009. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Snyder, the Minutes of June 17, 2009 were approved unanimously with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION No report. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT No report. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL, "THE MESSENGERS" BY JOHN RICHEN FOR SACRED HEART CHURCH Ms. Schwartz referred to the agenda packet that included the design proposal submitted by Sacred Heart Church and artist John Richen. Mr. Richen stated that the proposed artwork, "The Messengers", will be placed on the exterior wall of the newly constructed plaza that is on the north side of the church sanctuary. Mr. Richen said the artwork is designed to deliver a message to the church. It will be made of hammered bronze and will "float" off the wall using 1�/4" stainless steel brackets to adhere to the wall. The artwork is 10' high x 16' long. It was moved by Commissioner Bussing and second by Commissioner Snyder to approve the design proposal, "The Messengers" by artist John Richen as the public art component for Sacred Heart Church. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes September 16, 2009 B. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL, "CREATIVE BOLLARDS IN THE MINDS OF THE STUDENTS" BY SOCIAL MOSAICS FOR PALM DESERT OASIS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Nedra Young, Executive Director of Social Mosaics presented the proposed artwork that will be placed on nine bollards outside of the gym at the Palm Desert Oasis Seventh Day Adventist Church. There are nine classes (kindergarten through eighth grades) that will participate in creating mosaic designs for the bollards. The Commission asked if there was concern about the artwork being tagged by graffiti. Ms. Young noted that when something is created by students, there is an ownership and it is usually not destroyed. A protective coating will be used on the surface of the mosaic that will help deter graffiti. A plaque will be placed at each bollard identifying the class that created it. Each student will be asked to bring a piece of glass or a marble to add to the artwork. Each bollard will be 4 feet tall. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to approve the design proposal, "Creative Bollards in the Minds of the Students" by Social Mosaics as the public art component for Palm Desert Oasis Seventh Day Adventist Church. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. C. CONSIDERATION OF A TITLE FOR THE 2010 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST Chairperson Thompson referred to the staff report included in the agenda packet regarding the 2010 Student Art and Essay Contest. She noted that it is the 25th year of the Contest and the time capsule at Desert Dessert is due to be opened. Chairperson Thompson suggested the theme of the show be past, present, and future. It was the concurrence of the Commission to have staff work with the theme of past, present, and future and decide on a title for the contest. It was suggested that when announcing the theme to the schools to include the information based on the 25t" anniversary of the contest and the opening of the time capsule at Desert Dessert. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to approve the theme of Palm Desert - Past, Present, and Future and that staff configure a 3 Art in Pubiic Places Minutes September 16. 2009 title including the 25;" anniversary of the Contest and the opening of the time capsule at Desert Dessert. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. D. CONSIDERATION OF ENTRIES FOR THE FILM AND VIDEO COMPETITION Ms. Schwartz reported that four entries were received for the Film and Video Competition that was opened up to the community about one year ago. An award of $500 will be given to one first place winner and two second place winners will receive $250 each. The winners will be honored at a City Council meeting as well as placed on the City's Website. Ms. Schwartz showed three of the videos but the fourth one was inoperable and the Commission was unable to vote. It was moved by Commissioner Bussing and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to continue the "Consideration of Entries for the Film and Video Competition" to the meeting of October 21, 2009 with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. E. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Artwork by James Strickland and Ray King were reviewed to be considered as part of the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to include James Strickland and Ray King in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Darby, Stenning, and Weston absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE 4 Art in Public Places Minutes Seqtember 16 2009 X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gailery Ms. Schwartz reported that the current show in the Gallery is of the Palm Desert Youth Committee. The reception was Saturday, September 12 with light attendance. The next show will open on October 1 with works by Elizabeth Stephenson and Mark Stephenson. The reception will be on Monday, October 26. B. Website No report. C. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that the second Saturday docent guided tours began again this month at the Library. The Program did get coverage from the Desert Sun and Eye on the Desert The next second Saturday tour is October 10 on EI Paseo. D. Plein Air Project (Desertscapes) Ms. Schwartz reported that the Desertscapes program is moving forward. It will be a month long event in April 2010. There will be paint-outs at The Living Desert and the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens, lectures at UCR Palm Desert Campus and tours at the Living Desert and the Palm Springs Art Museum, and an exhibition and reception at the Marks Center at COD. It will have an official logo that will be presented to the Committee on September 25. All of the dates and events will be listed on the Website. Arts Oasis will list the Desertscapes information on their site as well. E. 2011/2012 EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition Subcommittee Ms. Schwartz reported that letters inviting the 35 artists chosen by the Subcommittee from the Embracing the Desert Light proposals will be mailed out next week. Ms. Schwartz referred to the 2011/2012 EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition Call for Entries Guidelines. It states that artists with private collections may apply. Due to the nature of the 5 Art in Public Places Minutes Seatember 16, 2009 upcoming exhibition the Commission concurred to exclude private collections. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that the Film Series schedule is confirmed. The films will be shown on the third Wednesday January through April at UCR at Palm Desert Campus. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Hough reported that the third floor of the Palm Springs Art Museum has been renovated. The MacMillan collection has been installed, and the Lino Tagliapietra Exhibition has been installed. Commissioner Bussing asked Commissioner Snyder if the tribes could help with funding for "Desertscapes". He said he would present it to the appropriate parties to see if they could help with funds. � XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Thompson adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m. Respectfully submitted, , � � r ; -_ ; ' ,�,,. -�._ (U�'�� : _.__.. dEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY 6