HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-10 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, August 10, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL -CALL ATTENDANCE
Lizzie Taylor
Jessica Peters, Chair
Vacant
Brecken Bird
Crystal Paulson
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
Patrick O'Leary
_ Bobby Gaytan
Hannah Scoville
Vassil Ivanov
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the July 13, 2023 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
Approval of Financial Statement
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Review and Discuss: MAC Strategic Plan, Section VI Supporting Local Artists
Jessica Peters, Meridian Arts Commission Chair
4. 2023 Meridian Arts Commission Vice Chair Election
REPORTS [ACTION ITEMS]
S. Final Project Report: Huckleberry Star Theater Youth Performing Arts Project
6. Final Project Report: Treasure Valley Children's Theater Youth Performing Arts
Project
7. Staff Report: Public Art Updates: Discovery Park Projects, Transit Shelter Wraps
with VRT, Traffic Boxes; Other Updates: Season's Park Creative Signage, Concerts
on Broadway - Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
8. Update: Initial Point Gallery: Current Exhibit: "Scenes of Meridian" Plein Air
Painters of Idaho and 3D artist Stephanie Inman: Opening Reception August 1
(Host: Brecken Bird); Upcoming Exhibit: "People and Places" Heather Hainsworth,
Joann Leone, Shelly Johnson, Bonnie Peacher, Reba Robinson: Opening Reception
September 19 (Host: Bobby Gaytan) - Lizzie Taylor, IPG Subcommittee Chair
9. Update: Events and Outreach Subcommittee: Art Week September 16 - 23,
2023 Events: Community Art Party (Chalk Art Competition, Buskerfest, SWAC
competition and booth, MAC booth, Hands -On Activities), Art Drop, Classes, Gallery
Opening, "How to Make a Stellar Application" Visual Arts Panel Discussion, Final
Concert on Broadway - Crystal Paulson, Events and Outreach Subcommittee Chair
and Dia Bassett, Seasonal Arts and Culture Assistant
10. August/September Inclusivity Highlight: Hispanic Heritage Artists: Six Idaho
Latine Artists You Should Follow - Bobby Gaytan, Arts Commissioner
Mural Artist: Colin Pfeifer (Mawk1)
Visual Artist. Miguel Almeida
Dancer. Monique N Michel (Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo)
Singer: Cecilia Violetta Lopez (Opera Idaho)
Tattoo Artist: Lupita (Bad Apple) Garcia
Musician: Edgar (Lobo) Lara
NEXT MEETING - OCTOBER 12, 2023
SEPTEMBER MAC MEETING WILL BE CANCELLED FOR ART WEEK EVENTS
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