HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-09 Meridian Arts Commission 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 MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, February 09, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Bobby Gaytan
_____ Natalie Schofield, Vice Chair _____ Hannah Scoville
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the January 12, 2023 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approval of Financial Statement
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Review and Make Recommendation: Discovery Park Public Art Plan ~ Cassandra
Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
4. Review and Make Recommendation: Initial Point Gallery Exhibit for
December 2023 - January 2024: Capitol Contemporary Gallery Artist's Display at
Initial Point Gallery ~ Lizzie Taylor, Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Chair
REPORTS
5. Update: Public Art Committee: Review Discussion on Discovery Public Art Plan,
Review Projects Under Consideration, Review Prioritization List of Projects ~
Bobby Gaytan, PAC Chair
6. Update: Initial Point Gallery: Current Exhibit: "Mountains to Meadows:
Celebrating" Cindi Walton, Mary Arnold, Angela Neiwert, Claire Remsberg, Jill
Storey, Jessie Swimeley: Opening Reception February 7 (Patrick O'Leary);
Upcoming: Mark Shawver solo exhibit "Yesterday & Today": Opening Reception
March 7 (Host?); Review IPG Subcommittee Meeting Discussions ~ Lizzie Taylor,
IPG Subcommittee Chair
7. Updates: Staff Report: Public Art Project Updates, Concerts on Broadways and
Concert Poster Update, Call for 2023 Performing Arts Projects, First Tuesdays in
Downtown Meridian ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Meridian Arts and Culture Coordinator
8. Inclusivity Highlight: Mardi Gras Indians: February Inclusivity Highlight ~ Jessica
Peters, Meridian Arts Commission Chair
NEXT MEETING - MARCH 9, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
Meridian Arts Commission 2023 All Commission Goals and Priorities
Support the completion of the Meridian Mural Series at the WARD pool
Support the completion of “Water Metrics” artwork at Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub
Public Art Project
Program monthly Initial Point Gallery exhibits, host opening receptions, and market yearly
Call-to-Artists, with a selection panel for new exhibits
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations
Engage the community through Art Week in 2023 and participate in programming and
marketing events
Support Concerts on Broadway Series in 2023
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
Use new Call for Performing Arts Projects to facilitate selection process to support youth
performing arts programs through partnership and fiscal support of performing arts
projects
Support the Development of the Discovery Park Phase 2 Public Art Project
Present 2023 Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts
Develop a prioritization list of ongoing and future Public Art Projects