HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 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, November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for
disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095276712
Or join by phone: 1-253-215-8782
Webinar ID: 810 9527 6712
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Bridget King _____ Bobby Gaytan
_____ Shaun Muscolo _____ Seoyoon Song
_____ Brecken Bird, Vice Chair _____ Vassil Ivanov
_____ Crystal Paulson, Chair
WELCOME YOUTH COMMISSIONER SEOYOON SONG!
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the October 10, 2024 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approval of Financial Statement
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. Event: Ornament Drop and Seek Event (MAC and Staff Ornament Making Party
Friday, November 22 at 3:30; Drop and Seek All Day on December 5 & 6) ~ Crystal
Paulson, Chair
4. Event: Children's Winterland Festival, Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 - 2:00 at
Meridian Homecourt ~ Crystal Paulson, Chair
REPORTS
5. Initial Point Gallery:
Current Exhibit: "Human, Animal, Spirit" Michell Grace, Johan O. Rodriguez,
Leslie Jay Bosch (Opening WEDNESDAY, November 6, Host: Vassil Ivanov)
Upcoming Exhibit: "Midnight Metaphor" Treasure Valley Artist Alliance
(Opening Tuesday, December 3, Host: Lizzie Taylor; Additional Artist Panel Event
on Tuesday, January 7)
Other Business: Youth Commissioner Appointed to IPG Committee; IPG
Outreach to Other City Commissions; Gallery Scavenger Hunt Idea; Next IPG
Meeting on November 15 ~ Lizzie Taylor, IPG Subcommittee Chair
6. Public Art Committee: Review PAC Meeting, Temporary Mural Project at
Community Art Party, Public Art Brochure ~ Bobby Gaytan, Public Art Committee
Chair
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
7. Review 2024 All Commission Goals and Priorities; Recommend New Goals for
2025 ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts & Culture Coordinator
NEXT MEETING - JANUARY 9, 2024
(December Regular MAC Meeting to be Cancelled - Happy Holidays! Please
participate in the December 5 & 6 MAC Ornament Drop and the December 14
Children's Winterland events!)
ADJOURNMENT
Meridian Arts Commission 2024 All Commission Goals and Priorities
Program monthly Initial Point Gallery exhibits, host opening receptions, and market
yearly Call-to-Artists, with a selection panel for new exhibits
Participate in the partnership with the Parks and Recreation staff and Commission
to add theming and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and pathways. Focus
this year on Chateau Park and Fuller Park.
Use Call to Artists to select and commission artists to create new artwork for
installation on Meridian transit stop shelters
Support the completion of the Discovery Park Phase 2 Public Art Projects: "Fanfare"
by Steve Parker and "Peregrine Bike Racks" by Colin Selig.
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations
Engage the community through Art Week in 2024 and participate in programming
and marketing events
Support Concerts on Broadway Series in 2024
Participate in planning for new MAPS projects and future updates to the MAPS
Public Art Workplan. Focus this year on Fuller Park and Linder overpass projects.
Present 2024 biennial Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts
Maintain existing Traffic Box Series; select WASD artworks, recommend locations,
and use Call to Artists to commission installation of new traffic box wraps
Use Call for Performing Arts Projects to facilitate selection process to support youth
performing arts programs through partnership and fiscal support of performing arts
projects