HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-13 Meridian Arts Commission Special Meeting
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Jessica Peters, Vice Chair _____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
_____ Natalie Schofield _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Chair _____ Hannah Scoville
_____ Bobby Gaytan
Welcome new Meridian Arts Youth Commissioner Hannah Scoville!
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the August 11, 2022 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approval of Financial Statement
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Recommend to City Council: 2023 Initial Point Gallery Artists and Exhibits
4. Update: MAPS Ordinance Amendment
5. Update: Mural Projects: Tully Skatepark (Unveiling Ceremony and Skate
Competition November 12), unBound Library (Unveiling Ceremony November 10),
Meridian Pool (Design Stage)
6. Update: Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub Public Art Project
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
7. Recommend: Change for Initial Point Gallery Opening Receptions Dates From
First Friday to First Tuesday
8. Discuss: Sidewalk Poetry Project and Budget for Development
9. Review, Discuss, and Check In: Meridian Arts Commission Subcommittee's
Purposes, Goals, Effectiveness, and Efficiency
REPORTS
10. Update: Public Art Committee: Sidewalk Poetry Project, Traffic Boxes, Public Art
Planning ~ Bobby Gaytan, Public Art Committee Chair
11. Update: Initial Point Gallery: Past Exhibit: College of Western Idaho Faculty
Exhibit (September Host: Jessica Peters); Current Exhibit: Radiant: Mary McInnis,
Jeanette Millward, Hartini Gibson, Melissa Reche (Host: Patrick O'Leary);
Upcoming Exhibit: Joyce Green Joann Leone, Ashley Quick, Julie Clemons, Flynn
Day Pottery (Host: Bonnie Zahn Griffith) ~ Natalie Schofield, IPG Subcommittee
Chair
12. Recap: Art Week and Concerts on Broadway ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and
Culture Coordinator
13. Update: Arts and Culture Coordinator Report ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and
Culture Coordinator
NEXT MEETING - November 10, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
2022 All Commission Goals
Support the completion of the Meridian Mural Series at unBound library, and the WARD
Pool
Support the Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub Public Art Project and participate in the
selection of artists and project proposals
Program monthly Initial Point Gallery exhibits, host opening receptions, and market yearly
Call-to-Artists, with a selection panel for new exhibits
Support Tully Park Skatepark Mural completion in Fall 2022 with youth apprentice
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations
Engage the community through Art Week and participate in programming and marketing
events
Support Concerts on Broadway Series
Pursue development and completion of a Public Art Plan FY23/24 through researching
options for help from professional public arts contractor(s)
Maintain existing Traffic Box Series; select artworks, approve locations, and commission
installation of new traffic box wraps
Develop an RFP and use selection process to support performing arts programs through
partnership and fiscal support of performing arts projects by organizations like the
Treasure Valley Chidren's Theater, Huckleberry Star Theater, and others
Support the Development of the Discovery Park Phase 2 Public Art Project
Present Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts