HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-13 Meridian Arts Commission MeetingMeridian Commission
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, July 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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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
Brecken Bird Vassil Ivanov
Crystal Paulson
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the June 8, 2023 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
Approval of Financial Statement
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Recommend: Initial Point Gallery 2024 Schedule — Dia Bassett, Seasonal Arts and
Culture Assistant
4. Review and Discuss: MAC Strategic Plan, Section IV Public Engagement- Jessica
Peters, Meridian Arts Commission Chair
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
S. Recap: "Water Metrics" Public Art Installation at Fivemile Creek Trailhub and
Artist Meet -and -Greet
6. Staff Report: Public Art Updates: Discovery Park Projects, Transit Shelter Wraps
with VRT, Traffic Boxes, Potential Temporary Mural at Community Center During
Art Week - Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
7. Update: Initial Point Gallery: Current Exhibit: "Back from Sequester - Out and
About" Jean Ah Fong, Susan Kluksdal, Lauren Johnson, Dennis Hayzlett, Edie
Martin: Opening Reception July 11 (Host: Jessica Peters); Upcoming Exhibit:
"Scenes of Meridian" Plein Air Painters of Idaho and 3D artist Stephanie Inman:
Opening Reception August 1 (Host: Brecken Bird) - Lizzie Taylor, IPG
Subcommittee Chair
8. Update: Events and Outreach Subcommittee: Art Week Planning - Crystal
Paulson, Events and Outreach Subcommittee Chair
9. Inclusivity Highlight: July Inclusivity Highlight: Inclusion in Arts Education -
Crystal Paulson, Events and Outreach Subcommittee Chair
NEXT MEETING - August 10, 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