Arts Commission

AUBURN ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 18, 2016, 4:30 PM Auburn Civic Center, Room 10 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 4:30pm by April Maynard, Chair Roll Call: Terri Goodman, Brian Fries, Katy Fries, Michael Murphy, Lee Buckingham, Chuck Rust, April Maynard, City Council liaison Bill Kirby Declaration of a Quorum: A quorum was declared. Visitors: Mike Holmes, Renee Berg, Joel Kirkendall Minutes for approval: Regular Meeting 6.20.16 and Special meeting 6.27.16 - approval of minutes as submitted was moved by Lee, seconded by Katy and unanimously approved. Public Comment: Mike Holmes inquired about the status of getting permission to paint the CalTrans boxes, suggesting he might be able to assist with a personal contact. Public Art Committee asked to provide a report at the August regular meeting with specifics of the process to date with CalTrans. Mike Holmes reported that ARD is interested in having murals at the parks; contact is Kahl Muscott(885.0611x102; kmuscott@auburnrec.com); referred to Public Art Committee. Renee Berg is looking for a member of the Arts Commission to speak to Sunset Rotary on August 2 nd at 530pm at Sierra Grill if possible, or at a later date; she shared that Gold Country Fair (Sept 8-11) is interested in having art demos/plein air painters throughout the fair and thought AAC may be able to help with that and have a presence in the former museum where she is promoting Auburn/Placer County [Nick Vogt, Paul Harman, Margie at 823.4533]. Joel Kirkendall is a photographer/videographer interested in contributing to the arts in Auburn (7thStoneMedia@gmail.com) Ongoing Business 1. Chuck Rust was appointed to AAC on July 11 and is welcomed to the Commission. 2. Vacancy – members encouraged to proactively keep an eye out for potential candidates to fill remaining vacancy. Committee Reports Operations: a. considered whether we need to have a policy about absence from meetings affecting continued membership and concluded there was no present need to discuss a policy since we have a vacancy. No action recommended. b. Have been discussing methods for tracking, prioritizing projects, etc; tentative special brainstorming meeting 9.14.16 at 530pm at location TBD/need to ask Susan to help. c. April reported Tim Rundel confirmed there is no City process in place for application and selection of sculptures to be placed in public spaces; consensus that AAC needs to prioritize development of the process to be recommended as discussed at June meeting for which Michael and Kaz volunteered d. Marketing Committee requested to provide outline of process for committees to get support for marketing, design of materials, etc. Events: August 5th celebration of mosaic wall starting at 5:45pm; awards for City Hall Gallery juried show at 7pm. City Hall Gallery: juried show turn in of art on July 30; awards presented at Art Walk reception at 7pm on Aug 5 th. Marketing: a. Report in June that Gold Country Fair participation involves use of burned utility box – no further information; a. Need job description for social media/archive contractor, outline of process to obtain support for marketing campaigns and material design, stationery, green piece Outreach: no report Catalog/Archive: no report (contribute to job description for social media/archive contractor?) Public Art: School Park Preserve box artist not yet selected; process to get permission to paint CalTrans (and PG&E boxes) discussed in Public Comment; Bill Kirby reported that PG&E is interested in having boxes painted; Request for report at August regular meeting describing permission process so far.

Special Committees a. City Hall Facelift - need additional lighting, flooring update, gallery sign in front of building. b. Art Park – may be done at the end of July c. New Gallery - no report d. OLAS – AAC recommendation approved in June is being reviewed by City staff. e. Mural Review – no report from MM and AM; Chuck volunteers for this committee f. Process for Public Sculpture – KH and MM to develop process for assignment of space New Business: Murphy proposal for "art permit" for public display of art – continued to August meeting Future Agenda Items: Correspondence: None Adjournment: 6:00pm Next Meeting: August 15, 2016, 4:30 p.m. Submitted by April Maynard

AUBURN ARTS COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, July 18, 2016, 4:30 PM

Auburn Civic Center, Room 10

AGENDA

Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of a Quorum

Minutes for approval: Regular Meeting 6.20.16 and Special Meeting 6.27.16

Public Comment This is the time provided so that persons may speak on any item not on the agenda. However, Commissioners

cannot act on items not included on this agenda. Items discussed under Public Comment may be placed on a future meeting agenda.

Please make your comments as brief as possible.

Agenda Approval This is the time set aside for commission members and/or the public to ask for removal, postponement or a

change to the listed sequence of an agenda item.

Ongoing Business

1. Welcome Chuck Rust to the Arts Commission

2. Vacancy – brainstorm recruitment strategies

Committee Reports / Update committee assignments

1. Operations

2. Events – August 5th Sierra to the Sea mosaic wall celebration 6pm

3. City Hall Gallery – August 5th reception for Sierra to the Sea juried show

4. Marketing – stationery, green piece, Gold Country Fair participation; job description for proposed

contractor (ES and BF); request for social media workshop; outline process to obtain support for

marketing campaigns and material design

5. Outreach

6. Catalog/Archive

7. Public Art – School Park Preserve box artist, permission for CalTrans and PG&E boxes

8. Special Committees

a. City Hall Gallery Facelift – floor, 9/11 stand, lights, outdoor sign

b. Art Park – update on status

c. New Gallery – develop budget/timeline (LB and KH)

d. OLAS – lease status; Emerging Artist Program (SD and BF)

e. Mural Review – MM and AM recommendation for process

f. Space for Public Sculpture – KH and MM to develop process for assignment of space

New Business: Michael’s proposal for “Art Permit”

Future Agenda Items:

Correspondence:

Adjournment:

Next Meeting: August 15, 2016, 4:30 p.m.