2018 01-11 Meeting Packet
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 11, 2018 PAGE 1
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 11, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call:
Leslie Mauldin, Chair Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair
Stephanie Barnes Mary Jensen
Gretchen Caserotti Gina Lyon
Ellen DeAngelis Claudia Weathermon Tester
Randy-B Funk Genesis Milam, ex-officio
2. Adoption of the Agenda (Leslie Mauldin)
3. Approval of December 14, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes (Leslie Mauldin)
4. New Business
a. Chair and Vice Chair Elections
b. Strategic Plan Review (Leslie Mauldin)
c. Meeting Structure Committee Assignments (Leslie Mauldin)
d. Concerts on Broadway 2018 Final Band Approval (Mary Jensen)
5. Old Business
a. 2017 Annual Report for City Council: March 6, 2018 6 p.m. (Leslie Mauldin)
b. Alexa Rose Foundation Workshop: January 18, 2018 6 p.m. (Hillary Bodnar)
6. Reports, Presentations, Subcommittee Reports, Liaison Reports, Staff Reports
a. Approval of Monthly Financial Report (Hillary Bodnar)
b. Liaison Reports
(1) Performing Art (Gretchen Caserotti/Hillary Bodnar)
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
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c. Admin Report (Hillary Bodnar)
7. Next Meeting
8. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 8, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2018 PAGE 1
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 11, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call: 3:30 p.m.
x Leslie Mauldin, Chair x Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair
x Stephanie Barnes x Mary Jensen
x Gretchen Caserotti x Gina Lyon
x Ellen DeAngelis o Claudia Weathermon Tester
x Randy-B Funk x Genesis Milam, ex-officio
Others in attendance: Emily Kane, Deputy City Attorney; Hillary Bodnar, Commissions
& Committees Specialist
2. Adoption of the Agenda (Leslie Mauldin)
Motion by Mary; second by Ellen to adopt the agenda as presented – all ayes –
motion carried.
3. Approval of December 14, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes (Leslie Mauldin)
Motion by Ellen; second by Stephanie to approve the meeting minutes – all ayes –
motion carried
4. New Business
a. Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Ellen nominated Leslie for chair and Gina for vice chair. Motion by Stephanie;
second by Ellen to elect Leslie as chair and Gina as vice chair – all ayes –
motion carried.
b. Strategic Plan Review (Leslie Mauldin)
MAC members walked through the first two sections of their Strategic Plan and
called out attention to those items needing further discussion. This discussion will
continue in February.
c. Meeting Structure Committee Assignments (Leslie Mauldin)
Commissioners determined that 3:00 p.m. is the preferred meeting time for
committee meetings. Strategic Planning Committee: Leslie, Bonnie, and
Gretchen. The Outreach and Education Committee: Randy-B and Claudia. The
Events Committee: Gina and Stephanie.
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
d. Concerts on Broadway 2018 Final Band Approval (Mary Jensen)
Motion by Gretchen; second by Gina to approve Avenue B to perform for the July
14 concert— all ayes — motion carried.
5. Old Business
a. 2017 Annual Report for City Council: March 6, 2018 6 p.m. (Leslie Mauldin)
b. Alexa Rose Foundation Workshop: January 18, 2018 6 p.m. (Hillary Bodnar)
Commissioners were encouraged to attend to be advocates for Meridian artists
to apply for grants.
6. Reports, Presentations, Subcommittee Reports, Liaison Reports, Staff Reports
a. Approval of Monthly Financial Report (Hillary Bodnar)
Motion by Gretchen; second by Stephanie to approve the monthly financial report
— all ayes — motion carried.
b. Liaison Reports
(1) Performing Art (Gretchen Caserotti/Hillary Bodnar)
Gretchen provided an update on TVCT and Hillary requested, with
MAC's support, that Gretchen and her meet with David Stolhand to
discuss the Meridian Symphony Orchestra's relationship with MAC.
c. Admin Report (Hillary Bodnar)
Attached to meeting packet.
7. Next Meeting
8. Adjourn
Motion by Mary; second by Stephanie to adjourn — all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
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MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN
2014-2019
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INTRODUCTION
The mission of the Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) is to develop, advance and nurture all
facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors. We
envision a vibrant arts community that integrates the arts experience into our everyday life and
enhances the spirit of our great city. To that end, MAC drafted this strategic plan, in order to
articulate a vision of the arts in Meridian, and MAC’s role in that vision, between 2014 and
2019. This document focuses on eight core goals that reflect MAC’s priorities for this time
period, and details MAC’s objectives, strategies, action items, and timeline for accomplishing
these goals.
The Mayor appoints members of the community to serve on MAC on a volunteer basis. As of
September 2014, MAC’s appointed members include Stephanie Barnes, Michelle Glaze, Mary
Jensen (chair), Leslie Mauldin (vice chair), Brian Schreiner, and Dwight Williams. A member of
the Meridian City Council also sits on the commission as an ex-officio member; Genesis Milam is
currently serving in this capacity.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
As MAC embarks on this five-year period, the challenges facing the commission include the
inherent nature of membership on MAC – each member is appointed to a four-year term. When
a commissioner resigns, retires, or completes his or her term, it can be challenging to orient the
new member to operations within the municipal structure. Turnover, however seldom, can
impact productivity as new members gain a comfort level equivalent to veteran members.
Another challenge facing MAC is a need for increased hours for dedicated, paid administrative
staff. A quarter of a full-time Human Resources Department employee’s time is currently
dedicated to providing administrative support to MAC; often, this is not enough time to provide
clerical support for MAC’s many assignments and initiatives, in addition to preparation for MAC’s
monthly meetings. Educating the public on the importance of art is a third challenge facing MAC
today. Opportunities to experience and participate in visual and performing arts can strengthen
cities, increase, livability, and contribute to a sense of place and community, yet it can sometimes
be difficult to find funding for the arts, particularly for public arts agencies.
MAC is fortunate to face more opportunities than challenges. The Mayor and City Council of
the City of Meridian are supportive of the arts and of MAC. Our commun ity benefits from the
high value that our elected leaders have placed on the arts. This support is invaluable to MAC
as we approach our objectives in the next five years. According to a May 22, 2014 Associated
Press article, Meridian is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Its population
more than doubled between 2004 and 2014, and the increased number of residents and
businesses will provide opportunities for growth in the arts, in the form of partnerships, patron
support, and offering a larger audience for artists. Meridian’s location is also a plus – located
right on Interstate 84, it is easily accessible, central to the urban corridor within the Treasure
Valley, and offers a new focal point for urban arts opportunities.
MAC’s greatest opportunity is in the community-minded spirit of our volunteers. MAC has a
legacy of bringing together dedicated, hearty individuals who work tirelessly to see that those
who comes to Meridian to live, work, and play can take part in the arts!
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I. PUBLIC ARTS
Goal:
Meridian’s residents and visitors will have an opportunity to experience art in public arts.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Public arts will be
integrated as a
component of
community
development
1. Partner with MDC
and private developers
to create public arts in
the redevelopment
area
a. Meet with MDC to assess
opportunities in redevelopment
area
By FY18
b. Assist with coordination of
public arts project
By FY18
2. Work with Meridian
Parks & Recreation
Department to
incorporate public arts
as part of the park
system
a. Meet with Meridian Parks &
Recreation Department to assess
opportunities
By FY18
b. Facilitate selection of
professional artists and/or youth
organizations for creation of
artwork
By FY18
B. Pursue Percent-for-
Arts ordinance with
the City
1. Collaborate with City
Legal Department to
draft Percent-for-Arts
ordinance
a. Research Percent-for-Arts
programs in other communities
FY14
b. Determine feasibility of
Percent-for-Arts program
FY14
c. Work with Meridian
Development Corporation to
establish program guidelines
FY14
d. Meet with City attorneys to
report findings
FY14
2. Advocate and
educate elected leaders
and public about
benefits of Percent-for-
Arts program
a. Identify specific benefits of
Percent-for-Arts programs
FY15
b. Create presentation for civic,
city organizations
FY15
c. Identify/recruit volunteer
advocates
FY15
d. Identify opposing opinion and
groups
FY15
3. Present Percent-for-
Arts ordinance for
approval
a. Complete and have in place for
approval and present
FY15
C. Invest funds
available through the
Meridian Art in Public
Spaces (MAPS)
ordinance
Install visual art in
public places in
Meridian
a. Install one (1) piece of artwork in
public parks: Heroes Park
FY17
b. Install one (1) major public art
piece in downtown Meridian:
Mural campaign with one iconic
mural downtown.
FY18
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c. Install twenty-five (25) traffic box
vinyl wraps (five (5) per year)
By FY19
d. Install one (1) piece of artwork in
public parks: Park Pathway
Campaign
FY19
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II. ARTS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH
Goal:
The youth in Meridian will learn to perform, create, and experience the arts.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Develop and offer
extracurricular arts
opportunities to youth
1. Participate in
Meridian Symphony
Orchestra young artist
award program
a. Provide funding and judges Annually
2. Participate in West
Ada School District art
show
a. Provide funding and judges Annually
3. Identify art programs a. Involve and inform artists and
public
As
opportunities
arise
4.Collaborate with arts
activities providers to
promote artistic
activities
a. Promote via
newspaper/magazine advertising,
social media, cross-promotion
with other activities
Annually,
and as
opportunities
arise
5. Hire youth theater
provider
a. Cultivate relationship with local
youth theater provider(s)
Annually
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III. PERFORMING ARTS
Goal:
The residents and visitors of Meridian will have the opportunity to experience performing arts
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Provide musical
arts opportunities
in Meridian
1. Produce free
“Concerts on
Broadway” series
at City Hall
amphitheater
a. Reserve City Hall plaza, obtain
permits, book performers, rent
chairs and sound system, advertise
event, provide stage management
at event.
Four times
per summer
B. MAC will sponsor
performing arts in
partnership with
community
organizations
1. Promote and
endorse area
performing arts
opportunities
a. Promote via City News, City
website
As
opportunities
arise
2. Connect local
performing artists
with community
presenting
organizations
a. Create database of performing
artists, presenting organizations
and make available upon request
FY18
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IV. ARTS AWARENESS
Goal:
Meridian residents will gain understanding of the arts.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. MAC will partner
with other community
organizations to
support and
encourage adult arts
education programs
1. Develop arts
education program
within Parks &
Recreation Department
a. Identify arts educators and
collaborate on curriculum
development for arts education
program
As needed
2. MAC facilitates
connection between
teachers and activity
program providers
a. Create database of local arts
educators and make available upon
request
FY18
B. Raise awareness
and promote existing
arts offerings and
artwork within the
community
1. Inventory existing
community artworks
and arts organizations
a. Establish an inventory
committee
FY15
b. Complete inventory FY16
c. Provide information on MAC
webpage
FY17
d. Develop print version of
inventory
FY17
e. Create print brochure FY16
C. Cultivate base of
arts support and
patrons in the
community
1. Make presentations
to civic organizations
a. Prepare list of community civic
groups with dates and times
Annually
b. Chair appoints representative(s)
to attend meetings
Annually
c. Prepare talking points and items
of interest/importance about the
arts and MAC
Annually
d. Attend meetings and present Six times
annually
2. Issue press release
about MAC activities
a. Work with City to complete
press releases
As needed
3. Maintain good
relationship with local
media by welcoming
them to meetings
a. Work with Communications
Manager to compile list of local
media
Ongoing
b. Work with Communications
Manager to send agenda
information to local media
Ongoing
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4. Represent MAC by
attending area events
a. Discuss and appoint commission
representative to attend events
and report to MAC
As needed
5. Encourage public
attendance at MAC
meetings
a. Post meetings on community
calendars
As needed
6. Publicize MAC
goals/visions
a. Share at community events and
civic group meetings
Quarterly
b. Prepare printed version of
Strategic Plan to use for advertising
and fund raising
As needed
c. Establish marketing budget of
$500
Annually
7. Work with City’s
communications
director to maintain
web presence by
updating quarterly
a. Assign commissioner to be
responsible for by quarterly
contact with City’s communication
director
Quarterly
b. Review web site information to
ensure updates are timely and
correct
Annually
D. Pursue public input
into MAC’s program
and goals
1. Form public
committees for
selection of public
artworks
a. Identify committee members
appropriate to project
As needed
2. Conduct written and
web surveys
a. Prepare survey Annually
b. Distribute survey at area civic
meeting and at public events in the
community
Annually
c. Use City website and Chamber
website for web surveys
Annually
d. Tally results for Strategic
planning use
Annually
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V. VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS
Goal:
Meridian residents and visitors will have the opportunity to experience the visual arts.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Present visual arts
exhibits for the
community to enjoy
1. Coordinate rotating
exhibits in the Initial
Point Gallery at City Hall
a. Issue call to artists, vet applying
artists, work with selected artists
before, during and at the end of
each exhibit.
Annually
b. Establish volunteer group to
handle installation and removal
responsibilities
Annually
B. Support visual arts
opportunities
presented by other
community groups
1. Promote other
exhibits by posting on
MAC web page, City
calendar, Chamber
newsletter and calendar
a. Prepare list of groups to be
included
As needed
b. Notify groups of our interest in
them
As needed
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VI. SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS
Goal:
Local artists will have opportunities to showcase their work.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Visual artists will be
provided exhibition
opportunities
1. Coordinate rotating
exhibits in the Initial
Point Gallery at City Hall
every month
a. Form committee to
review/select featured artists
Annually
b. Assist artist with move-in,
installation & take-down
Monthly
c. Provide display space for artist’s
information
Monthly
d. Promote artist (Opening night
event, website, etc.)
Monthly
B. MAC will partner
with other community
organizations to
support and
encourage
performing/visual arts
opportunities
1. Identify local
performing and visual
artists and
opportunities
a. Create database of performing
and visual artists and opportunities
and make available upon request
FY18
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VII. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Goal:
Meridian residents, visitors and artists will have a place to experience and participate in the arts.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Convene partners to
develop a design
concept,
implementation
strategy
1. Work with partners
to conduct feasibility
study to assess size,
location, elements and
sustainability of a
performing arts center
a. Establish Performing Arts Center
MAC subcommittee
FY14
b. Research how other cities similar
to Meridian implemented their
performing arts centers
FY15
c. Identify and convene community
stakeholders
FY15
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VIII. SUSTAINABILITY
Goal:
MAC will build the human and financial resources needed to fulfill its vision.
Objective Strategy Action items Timeline
A. Establish paid City
staff arts administrator
1. Work with the City
to develop a
permanent paid arts
administrator position
to provide professional
support and expertise
when needed
a. Create job description for public
arts administrator and contract
work, grant writing, event
planning, etc.
FY15
b. Gain approval from City to add
full-time employee
FY15
c. Include professional services in
City budget
FY15
d. Educate elected officials on the
importance of paid staff
FY15
B. Develop Commission
to its fullest capacity
1. Develop formal
process for board
orientation
a. Research other boards and
commissions
FY15
2. Identify needed skills a. Write job descriptions for
commissioners, committee
members
FY15
3. Provide professional
development training
at annual retreat
a. Plan annual commission retreat FY15
C. Create and develop
a core volunteer group
1. Identify MAC’s
volunteer needs
a. Create volunteer job
descriptions
FY15
b. Develop recruitment strategy FY15
c. Volunteer recognition program FY15
D. Seek and obtain
public/private financial
resources needed to
fulfill MAC’s
goals/objectives
1. Research grant
opportunities
a. Contact professional arts
organizations
As needed
b. Research opportunities through
internet sources
As needed
2. Apply for grants as
they fit program needs
a. Appoint grant writing chair or
recruit grant-writing volunteer
As needed
b. Seek professional services as
project requires
As needed
3. Continue to identify
individual/business
contributors
a. Find, accept opportunities to
promote arts
Ongoing
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4. Formalize donor
recognition
a. Send thank you letters Ongoing
b. Establish levels of giving FY14
c. Public acknowledgement at
MAC/City events
Ongoing
d. Invite donors to events Ongoing
5. Continue to foster
positive relationships
with elected officials
a. Invite officials to MAC meetings Monthly
b. Meet with city officials to discuss
MAC vision
Agenda
setting
meetings
with Mayor
Take Part in the Arts!
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2017 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 1
2017 ANNUAL REPORT
It was another good year for the Meridian Arts Commission! The Commission is comprised of
nine volunteer commissioners: Stephanie Barnes, Gina Lyon, Mary Jensen, Leslie Mauldin, Randy-B
Funk, Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Gretchen Caserotti, Ellen DeAngelis, Claudia Weathermon-Tester,
and an ex-officio City Council member, Genesis Milam. MAC’s mission is to develop, advance and
nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors.
MAC’s achievements in 2017 included:
Great people coming and going on the Arts Commission! MAC lost Michelle Glaze as
an official commissioner early in the year. We were very fortunate that Michelle wanted to
stay involved with Meridian Art Week. She was a champion for this campaign and was able to
get a lot of local businesses on board. Michelle’s seat was filled by Gina Lyon, who jumped right
in to also help Art Week as a member of the committee. Gina is helping MAC develop as a
commission by applying her knowledge from serving on a number of other boards in the past.
Our 2017 youth commissioner, Taylor Farmer was replaced by Randy-B Funk in the Fall.
Randy-B has already been very involved in gallery change outs and is interested in bringing a
“Big Draw” to Meridian in 2018.
Another year of shows in Initial Point Gallery featuring the work of Treasure
Valley artists! Our volunteers make this gallery work. We are so grateful for their expertise
and for the time that they devote to IPG. Our gallery volunteers have put in over 100 hours
towards maintaining Initial Point Gallery in 2017. Together with volunteers, commissioners,
and Hillary (and some other staff every-once-in-awhile) we managed to fill the gallery for
another year.
Bonnie Griffith managed to source out 3D artists to utilize the display cases every month,
which allowed us to leave the cases in place in the gallery rather than having to ask John
Sweeney to haul them from the gallery to storage in the basement.
One consideration for next year, however, is that we will select a group of
months in the summer to intentionally NOT host 3D works. This change was
suggested just in case there is ever a Concerts on Broadway performance
moved indoors.
The credenza that A.J. Scales (DBA Old Town Woodworking) built for us as storage is
working out very well. We’ve received numerous compliments on the piece and hope that
having this credenza in City Hall has helped highlight A.J.’s talents.
FY17 Revenue through IPG: $542; Net investment (City): $700
Young Musicians’ and Young Artists’ awards! MAC partnered with the Meridian
Symphony Orchestra to award a combined $300 to young musicians to celebrate their
achievements and participation in MSO’s Rising Stars. MAC also maintained their $150
partnership with the Meridian School District to select three young artists whose work was
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awarded monetary prizes ($25 for the elementary school winner, $50 for the middle school
winner, and $75 for the high school winner).
Net investment in FY17: $450
Dairy Days Art Show! The Meridian Dairy Board and Stock Show and MAC partnered again
to bring the Dairy Days Art Show back this. MAC hosted the event on the Saturday of Dairy
Days. We had about thirty artists participate again. This year, to help mitigate risk and provide
stronger uniformity, MAC charged a booth fee and rented canopies through Event Rent. Event
Rent Staff delivered and set up the canopies on Friday so that the artists would be able to
move right in and set up shop in the morning. Many artists really appreciated this added
feature, since many of the artists arrive and staff their booths independently, it was one less
concern. MAC also purchased ad space in the Meridian Press which featured the names of the
participating artists and boosted posts through Facebook. MAC approached community
members to sponsor these additional expenses. Support came from The Meridian Dairy Board
and Stock Show, Meridian Arts Foundation, Josh Evarts, Circle S. Meridian, and Yong-In Master
Lees Taekwondo. The biggest thing that would help the development of the Dairy Days Art
Show is the ability to highlight the artists who are participating and promote the show more in
addition to the promotion that the Dairy Board does for the rest of the events surrounding
Dairy Days.
Revenues in FY17: $2,170; Net investment: $70
Another excellent year of Concerts on Broadway! This year’s free outdoor concert
series featured Smooth Avenue Band, the “All New” High Street Party Band, Erin and her
Cello, and Geoffrey Castle and his Celtic Night Band featuring Dan Connolly. Opening acts
included youth musicians, college students, young performers from Treasure Valley Children’s
Theater, and a local adult fiddler. We were able to have a food vendor at all four concerts. As
people become more used to food trucks being available at the concerts we hope that the
vendors see an increase in sales and willingness to set up shop at Concerts on Broadway. MAC
continued our partnership with WineGlass Arts Development for their production
management and technical services to make this year’s concerts a success! Without WineGlass
Arts Development there would be no Concerts on Broadway.
Net investment: $9,000
Meridian Art Week! MAC, again, partnered with West Ada School District and the
Meridian Downtown Business Association to host Meridian’s second annual Art Week.
Michelle Glaze recruited most of the businesses who participated this year. We had a total of
22 organizations/artists who participated in events for Art Week this year, not including the
individual schools and student teams who came out for the chalk art competition. We had 12
student teams from 7 local high schools participate in our chalk art competition. One
additional young artist (a middle schooler) also came out to draw.
Expenses for Meridian Art Week cost: $1,139.27 (~ 33% for advertising for the event).
The Meridian Downtown Business Association supported the awards for student artists:
$225
Public Art at Heroes Park! MAC committed Meridian Arts in Public Spaces (MAPS) funds
to installing a major public artwork in Heroes Park. We used the Park Identities Public Art
Roster artists to prepare proposals for this concept. The proposal selected, ‘Journey of
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Heroes,’ was prepared by Ken McCall. Installation for ‘Journey of Heroes’ was originally slated
for installation in September, but that installation was delayed to allow Ken McCall to work on
projects for other Meridian parks. The artwork was installed in late December.
Net investment: $72,000
Park Identities Public Art Roster in Use! The Parks Department has continued to work
with the artists selected for the park identities public art roster to help plan for signage and
developing the identity of new parks – including Keith Bird Legacy Park. We see some great
success in this roster for the Parks Department so they can streamline their process of
working with these creative vendors.
Installation of more Traffic Box Art! MAC call for new submissions for the digital traffic
box repository and established a new roster to select for traffic box wraps. The Meridian
Development Corp. sponsored wraps for small boxes in the URA, but these boxes weren’t
able to be wrapped by our current vendor. MAC determined that the artwork selected by
MDC would be applied to large traffic boxes outside of the URA, since we had completed
agreements with the artists already. MAC absorbed the cost of these wraps. Twelve boxes
total were wrapped in 2017. The total number of completed wraps throughout the City is now
up to 41. About half of these wraps have been paid for through MAC’s budget, the other half
have been paid for by sponsors like MDC, Alaska National Insurance, Mayor Tammy and State
of the City Sponsors, and more.
Donations totaled $300; Net Investment: $8,702
Public Art Digital Map! We now have a digital map of traffic box wraps and public art. IT
helped develop this tool for us and they continue to help us add updates upon request. You
can access this through the menu on our www.meridiancity.org/mac page. Tour all of the art in
Meridian and learn more about the artists or how that art came to be.
Children’s theater partnership with Treasure Valley Youth Theater! Partnering with
a local youth theater is a key component in MAC’s strategic plan. While we normally report
on this partnership, this year we wanted to bring Autumn Kersey, TVCT Founder and
Executive Director, in as well to speak to the programs led by TVCT. The following
information is from Autumn: Of the programs that MAC sponsored
The Lion King, Jr.
60 participants including a
drumming core and teen mentors
1200 attendees between 4 shows,
2 in Meridian and 2 in Nampa
Tour to SLC with 30 to see TLK
and talk back with performers
Harriet the Spy
20 participants
400 attendees
HONK! Jr.
25 participants
400 attendees
8 in 48 Idaho
60 participants
200 attendees
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2,375 people directly benefited due to our partnership
Other milestones:
Library Tour of Character Maters went to 8 libraries and reached 1,000
Launched our first ever Fall tour of “The Lion, the Witch at the Wardrobe” which
reached an estimated 5,700 students and families. In the words of one young boy,
“THAT WAS EPIC”!
Despite the loss of our space at 703 N. Main St., we are on track to complete 88
educational classes, camps and workshops by the end of the year. As of Nov. 20, 1,081
students have participated in one of these programs - a 14% increase over last year.
Education, by the numbers: 17% increase in programs offered over the previous year
Theater for Young Audiences, by the numbers: 55% increase in audience reach over the
previous year!
Theater for Young Performers, by the numbers: 22% increase in audience reach - not
including the 7 performances of the holiday show
Net investment in FY17: $6,000
Community Champions! We’d like to take a moment to thank people from many different
organizations who have developed, advanced and nurtured the arts in the City of Meridian.
Thank you to Autumn and her team at the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, to Cara Stone
and her team with WineGlass Arts Development, to the Meridian Development Corporation,
to the Meridian Dairy Board, to the Meridian Library District staff who help make the arts
accessible to people throughout our city, to the wonderful art teachers in the West Ada
School District, to our local businesses who display the original work of local artists and
support the arts, to the Meridian Arts Foundation, Josh Evarts, Martin Schindler, Lindsey
Bowshier, and many more. Thank you!
Budget summary: $13,612 received in donations; $80,702 spent on public art; $30,609.50
spent on programming. Net City investment $97,699.50
THANK YOU MAYOR DE WEERD, COUNCILWOMAN MILAM, AND THE REST OF CITY
COUNCIL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION!
Treasure Valley Children's Theater - Pre Campaign Planning Study: Results, Analysis
and Recommendations, Executive Summary, January 2018
STUDY PROCESS - Of those invited to review the campaign case and related materials, 47
agreed to participate in a series of 41 meetings in November and December.
Interviewees included family members of program participants, board members,
people having some other type of connection to TVCT, and other community
stakeholders.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH - Among those who have participated or attended, TVCT is
well thought of in the community. There is a general sense that, while there are many
opportunities to see performances, the organization could be more visible.
LEADERSHIP - The management of TVCT is well regarded and visible, which, with the
organizational strength, will be critical to a campaign's success. Of concern is the lack
of a clear list of prospective campaign leadership identified in this process. Although
the board is developing well, strong leadership will critical to this effort.
CASE FOR SUPPORT - Respondents overall seemed clear on the need for a permanent
home for TVCT. Response to the proposed location was mixed between those in favor
of it, and those who would prefer it be located downtown (although most of the latter
understood the difficulty involved in a downtown location). There were also
questions about the size of the auditorium, the additional capacity the project would
allow for TVCT, and sustainability on a year-to-year basis.
CLIMATE AND TIMING/GIVING POTENTIAL AND PERSONAL SUPPORT - There are few
campaigns that will affect our timeline and donor pool, and there is general consensus
that now is as good a time as any to conduct a campaign. However, TVCT is a young
organization, without a large, established donor base. Cultivating new, major donors
from the Meridian community will take time and concerted effort.
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RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS
- Set a goal of $4,000,000 for a capital campaign. Consider dropping the
endowment goal. Revenue projections from this study suggest a modest goal is
warranted. Given the case strength, the reputation of the organization, the
motivation of its leadership, the economic climate, and estimated community
capacity, and with its sights set on fulfilling its objective within a normal 3 to 5 -year
timeframe of an effort of this size, this goal is likely within reach.
- Revise the Case for Support to clearly illustrate the project's relevance (and why
the auditorium size) to TVCT, include information on sustainability and economic
impact. If a community partner has been identified, that would enhance the Case.
- Recruit a Campaign Chair and Campaign Champions and train in the cultivation
of and approach to prospective donors.
- Launch the Campaign with an informational meeting and fundraising training.
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Total YTD Budget
Budget Actual Remaining
REVENUES
Donations/Sponsorships
Concerts on Broadway 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Initial Point Gallery 35.00$ (35.00)$
Traffic Box Wraps -$
Meridian Mill Mural 16,000.00$ (16,000.00)$
TOTAL REVENUE 10,000.00$ 16,035.00$ (6,035.00)$
EXPENSES
Visual Arts 650.00$ 650.00$
Performing Arts 15,300.00$ 1,000.00$ 14,300.00$
Arts Development 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
*May include expenses related to training/conferences and/or general arts development outreach efforts
Other Events 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
*My include expenses associated with the Dairy Days Art Show and/or Art Week
Other Expenses 1,500.00$ 62.45$ 1,437.55$
*May include mailings, supplies or non-event specific marketin, promotions, printing
SUBTOTAL 22,450.00$ 1,062.45$ 21,387.55$
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
MAPS - Traffic Box Wraps (Carryforward)10,066.00$ 5,414.75$ 4,651.25$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks (Carryforward)94,288.44$ 30,000.00$ 64,288.44$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks 44,150.00$ 44,150.00$
TOTAL PUBLIC ART PROJECTS 148,504.44$ 35,414.75$ 113,089.69$
TOTAL EXPENSES 170,954.44$ 36,477.20$ 134,477.24$
FY2018 Budget to Actual Comparison
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JANUARY STAFF REPORT
Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Competition moved to Saturday, January 27 at Boise State (time TBD but likely
around 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Need at least one commissioner to volunteer to
attend.
o Rising Stars performance will still be in April.
State of the City
I need a head count for number of commissioners attending State of the City
(February 7, 2019 at 4:29) by January 19. If you would like to go you can get up
to two tickets for free through the Mayor’s Office. I will collect tickets and you can
pick them up from me.
Public Art Projects Updates
Mural Campaign
o Master Agreement and Task Order approved by Council
o Second design meeting took place on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Heroes Park
o Primary installation installed
o Trail markers still need to be installed (I think)
o Ceremony in February or March? MAC should propose dates that MPRC and
Parks Dept. can consider. Send to HB by EOD February 2, 2018
o We will need to create and commission a sign for the installed artwork.
Initial Point Gallery
Current exhibit: Joni Frey and the Idaho Gourd Society
o Install Friday, December 1, 2017 @ 9:30 a.m.
o Reception Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Bonnie to host this reception.
o Exhibit will remain up through the end of January.
Next exhibit: Sarah Kohler, Laura Yager, and Mandy Riley
o Install Friday, February 2, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m.
o Reception Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Need a MAC member to host. ________________________
New Schedule Attached and host schedule distributed during the meeting. I will update
you all with a finalize version of the host schedule.
Initial Point Gallery 2018 Proposed Schedule
Month Artists/Organization Install Reception Close Remove
January
Joni Frey
Idaho Gourd Society 1/5/18 1/9/18 2/1/17 2/2/18
February
Sarah Kohler
Laura Yager
Mandy Riley
2/2/18 2/6/18 3/1/18 3/2/18
March OldWaterBoys 3/2/18 3/6/18 3/29/18 3/30/18
April
Jeff Glenn
Bert Hiner
Micah Gosney
Randy Lattimer
Rick Jenkins
3/30/18 4/3/18 4/26/18 4/27/18
May
Angela Stout
Robin Cox
Scott Pentzer
Lynn Fraley
4/27/18 5/1/18 5/31/18 6/1/18
June A Fellowship of Four in Fusion,
Floral, Figure, and Fun 6/1/18 6/5/18 6/28/18 6/29/18
July
Deb Pence
Emma Hood
Dan and Sharona Schoger
6/29/18 7/10/18 7/26/18 7/27/18
August
Terri Thicksun
Kevin Hugues
Paula Ryan
8/3/18 8/14/18 8/30/18 8/31/18
September
Darlene Laursen
Holly Badke
Zella Bardsley
8/31/18 9/11/18 9/27/18 9/28/18
October Idaho Watercolor Society
Betty Hayzlett 9/28/18 10/2/18 11/1/18 11/2/18
November Jessica Tookey
Betty Hayzlett 11/2/18 11/13/18 11/28/18 11/30/18
December
Joye Lisk
Lauren Kinster
Joyce Green
Cyndy Lounsbury
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