2019 01-10 Meeting PacketTo develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for M eridian residents and its visitors
T hursday, J anuary 10, 2019 at 3:30 P M
City Council C hambers, City Hall
33 E . Broadway, M eridian, Idaho
1.Roll-Call Attendance
___ Les lie Mauld in, C hair ___ R and y-B F unk
___ S tep hanie F orbes ___ Jessic a P eters
___ G retc hen C as erotti ___ Jennifer S ullivan
___ Bo nnie Zahn G riffith ___ Jay Wilson
___ Vac ant, Vic e C hair ___ Joe Borton, ex-offic io
2.Adoption of the Agenda
A.Read M ission
3.Approval of M inutes [Action Item]
A.December 13, 2018 Regular M eeting M inutes
4.New Business [Action Items]
A.Chair and Vice Chair E lections
B.Fire S tation #6 Request for P roposals
C.P ark Identity P ublic Art P roposals for Champion and
Renaissance P arks
D.M ayor's Awards in the Arts
E .S trategic P lan C ommittee Report (see committee agenda for
mor e information)
1. Update f rom most recent meeting
2. Next SP C meeting: T BD
F.P ublic Art C ommittee Report (see committee agenda for more
infor mation)
1. Next PAC meeting: T hursday, January 17 at 4:30 P M in Council
Conference Room
G.E vents and Outreach C ommittee Report (see committee agenda
for more information)
1. Update f rom most recent meeting
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 1 of 53
2. Next E O C meeting: T hursday, J anuary 10 at 5:00 P M in C ouncil
C onference R oom
5.Old Business [Action Items]
A.Initial P oint G allery Application Process
B.Annual Report to C ity C ouncil
6.Reports
A.Alexa Rose F oundation Workshop
B.Initial P oint G allery
C.Approval of M onthly Expenses [Action Item]
D.Admin Report
7.Next M eeting: F ebruary 14, 2019 at 3:30 P M
8.Adjournment
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To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for M eridian residents and its visitors
T hur sday, J anuary 10, 2019 at 3:30 P M
City C ouncil C hambers, City Hall
33 E. B roadway, M eridian, Idaho
1. Roll-C all Attendance
x___ Les lie Mauld in, C hair
x ___ S tep hanie F o rb es
o ___ G retc hen C as ero tti
x___ Bo nnie Zahn G riffith
o ___ Vac ant, Vice C hair
o___ R and y-B F unk
x___ J essic a P eters
x___ J ennifer S ullivan
o ___ Jay Wils o n
x ___ Jo e Bo rton, ex-officio
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Stephanie; seconded by Bonnie to adopt the agenda – all ayes –
motion carried.
A. Read M ission
3. Approval of M inutes [Action I tem]
A. D ecemb er 13, 2018 Regular M eeting M inutes
Motion by Bonnie; second by Stephanie to approve the minutes - all
ayes – motion carried.
4. New Business [Action Items]
A. Chair and Vice C hair E lections
Motion by Jennifer; second by Bonnie to nominate Leslie as Chair.
Motion by Jennifer; second by Jessica to nominate Bonnie as Vice
Chair. Motion by Jessica; second by Jennifer to elect Leslie as the Chair
and Bonnie as the Vice Chair for 2019 – all ayes – motion carried.
B. F ir e S tation #6 Request for P r oposals
Commission discussed and is ready for the RFP to be approved by city
council.
C. P ark I dentity P ublic Art Proposals for C hampion and Renaissance
P arks
Jessica shared the panel-selected proposals for Champion Park and
Renaissance Park. Motion by Bonnie; second by Jennifer to accept the
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda February 7, 2019 – Page 5 of 31
proposals for the two parks.
D. M ayor's Awar ds in the Ar ts
Bonnie shared a program concept that Coeur d’Alene has implemented
to recognize artists and supporters of the arts. Stephanie asked some
questions about how nominations would be receive d. The commission
decided to post a nomination form on our website and MAC members
can nominate community members as well. The nominations would be
restricted to Meridian residents. Leslie and Hillary will follow up with
Mayor for her input/approval/insight and bring this item back to MAC’s
February agenda.
E. S trategic P lan Committee Repor t (see committee agenda for mor e
infor mation)
1. Update from most recent meeting
Leslie provided an update for the SPC meeting, the committee
would like to invite Stuart Weiser to present with MAC to City
Council to address how the arts and the economy are linked, how
the arts and government are linked, and the return on investment.
Stuart will share some videos from the Americans for the Arts that
help outline how the arts impact our communities.
(The commission referenced the following website:
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by -program/reports-and-
data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-
5/share/videos)
2. Next SPC meeting: T B D
F. P ublic Art C ommittee Report (see committee agenda for more
infor mation)
1. Next PAC meeting: T hursday, January 17 at 4:30 P M in Council
Conference Room
G. E vents and Outreach Committee Report (see committee agenda for
more infor mation)
1. Update from most recent meeting
Bonnie provided an update on the recent discussions by the
Events and Outreach Committee and she invited additional
ideas from the commission for Meridian Art Week 2019.
2. Next E O C meeting: Thursday, J anuary 10 at 5:00 P M in Council
C onference R oom
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda February 7, 2019 – Page 6 of 31
5. Old Business [Action Items]
A. Initial Point Gallery Application Process
Hillary was asked to remove the option to display in the entire gallery
and include language regarding approval of a band/entertainment.
B. Annual Report to City Council
Attached the final draft of the annual report to City Council to the
agenda packet. MAC will be reporting at the February 12 meeting.
6. Reports
A. Alexa Rose Foundation Workshop
Hillary shared that the Alexa Rose Foundation will be presenting their
workshop at the main branch (Cherry Lane) of the Library. The
workshop will be taking place on Wednesday, January 30 at 7:00 pm.
B. Initial Point Gallery
Bonnie shared a report for the gallery. Two exhibiting artists hosted
live art demonstrations and we had about ten guests visit. Hillary
encouraged people to sign up for days to host the gallery reception.
C. Approval of Monthly Expenses [Action Item]
Motion by Stephanie; second by Jessica to approve the monthly
expenses — all ayes — motion carried.
D. Admin Report
Attached.
7. Next Meeting: February 14, 2019 at 3:30 PM
A doodle poll will be sent out to reschedule.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Stephanie; second by Jennifer to adjourn — all ayes —
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:01 pm.
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C ommission A genda I tem - 2.A .
Presenter: L eslie
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - Read M ission
Leslie will read the mis s io n alo ud:
To d evelop , a d va n ce and nurture all facets of th e arts
to enhance the q u a lity of life for M eridia n resid en ts and its visitors
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
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Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:46 A M
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C ommission A genda I tem - 3.A .
Presenter: L eslie
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 1
Title of I tem - D ecember 13, 2018 Regular M eeting M inutes
B oard Notes:
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Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 3:43 P M
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I . Update from most recent meeting
Bonnie updated the commission on the current ideas about Art
Week to ensure that it is an all-encompassing event for the arts.
They moved their meeting from tonight, to Saturday, December 22
at 10 a.m. at Lucky Perk at Linder and Cherry.
2. Next EOC meeting: Thursday, December 13 at 5:00 PM in Council
Conference Room
J. Annual Report to City Council Draft
Leslie suggested adding the Concerts on Broadway outreach to local
youth groups in the report.
Reports
A. Initial Point Gallery
Bonnie reported that the artists exhibiting in December will remain up
during January. Jessica brought up that the artists expressed an interest
in painting live in the lobby of City Hall. Hillary added that the gallery may
be a better option than the lobby to prevent any conflict with the on-going
meetings.
B. Admin Report
Included in the meeting packet.
C. Approval of Monthly Expenses [Action Item]
Motion by Stephanie; second by Bonnie to approve the expense report —
all ayes — motion carried.
Next Meeting: January 10, 2019
Adjournment
Motion by Randy -B; second by Jennifer to adjourn — all ayes — motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:26 pm.
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.A .
Presenter: L eslie
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 5-10
Title of I tem - C hair and Vice C hair E lections
S c rip t fo r elec tions :
Chair: T he n ext order of b u sin ess is election of officers. M eridia n C ity C ode directs us to h old elections at th e
first meeting of each ca lendar yea r. O ur byla ws state th a t officers of the C omm ission shall inclu d e th e
C ommission C h a ir and C ommission Vice-C h a ir. I will n ow ta ke nomination s from the floor for the office of
chair.
[C ommission ers nominate.]
Chair: [N omin ee] h a s b een nomin a ted for the office of ch a ir. Are there a n y oth er n omin a tions for chair?
S eeing n one, th e nomination s for chair a re now closed. I will now take n omination s from th e floor for th e office
of vice ch a ir.
[C ommission ers nominate.]
Chair: [N omin ee] h a s b een nomin a ted for the office of vice ch a ir. Are there any oth er n omin a tions for vice
chair? S eein g non e, the n omin ation s for vice ch a ir are n ow closed . I prop ose that w e vote on these
nomination s a s a slate, a n d by acclimation , sin ce both n omin ees a re ru n n ing unop p osed . Is there a motion to
elect [C hair N omin ee] a s ch a ir a n d [Vice C hair N omin ee] a s vice ch a ir for [year]?
Movant: I move that we elect [C h a ir N ominee] as chair a n d [Vice C hair N om inee] as vice chair for [year].
S econder: I second the motion .
Chair: It h a s b een moved and seconded that w e elect [C hair N omin ee] a s chair a n d [Vice C hair N omin ee] a s
vice chair for [year]. All in fa vor, plea se sig n ify by sayin g , “aye.”
[Ayes]
Chair: Any opposed? H ea rin g n one, th e motion ca rries. C on g ratu lation s, C h a ir [N ew C h a ir] a n d Vice
C hair [N ew Vice C h a ir].
B oard Notes:
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RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Clerk.B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:46 A M
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 9 of 53
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.B .
Presenter:
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - F ire Station #6 Request for Proposals
B oard Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
2019 01-02 Fire Station 6 R F P E xhibit 1/4/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Clerk.B odnar, Hillary Approved 12/3/2018 - 4:43 P M
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 10 of 53
Request for Proposals – Fire Station #6 Public Art Project Page 1 of 3
Call to Artists – Request for Proposals:
Fire Station #6 Public Art Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) and Meridian Fire Department (MFD) invite artists to prepare proposals
for a public art project that would be installed in front of Fire Station #6, which will be constructed at 1435
W. Overland Road and completed around March 2020. The public art at Fire Station #6 should be
freestanding, safe and hazard-free, low-maintenance, durable, suitable for outdoor installation, visible
from the roadway and welcoming to visitors at the facility. The artwork installed at Fire Station #6
should feature imagery related to the work of MFD.
MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The Mission of MFD is “to protect and enhance our community through professionalism and compassion.”
Their Vision is “a premier organization recognized for providing a safe community through professionalism,
innovative actions, and community involvement.” MFD is committed to the safety and education of the
community it serves. MFD has four divisions: Operations, Prevention, Planning, and Admin Support. More
information about MFD, and its related associations, is online at https://meridiancity.org/fire/index.html.
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Fire Station #6 will be Meridian’s newest station, located in south Meridian. The site for the public art is in
front of the station, between the front doors and Overland Road. The art will need to be installed into
concrete near the flag pole. Electric power will be available. The image below was presented to City
Council in December 2018. The concrete area, near the flagpole, is the general area that the artwork would
be installed.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 11 of 53
Request for Proposals – Fire Station #6 Public Art Project Page 2 of 3
ELIGIBILITY:
This project is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
religion, nationality, or disability. Teams of artists, designers, and/or engineers are welcome to apply.
Treasure Valley artists are encouraged to apply. Incomplete or late submissions will be deemed
ineligible and will not be considered.
BUDGET:
A budgeted amount of $30,000 total is available for the completed project; this includes the selected
artist’s commission, all costs including engineering, materials, fabrication, permitting, contingencies and
installation of the artwork. No stipend is available for preparation of initial proposals. Up to three finalists
may be asked to participate in a second round of selection, including preparation of maquettes and
presentation to a selection panel. In the second round, a stipend of $200 will be available to the selected
finalists for preparation of maquettes and proposal presentations, following submission of a completed W-9
form and execution of a written agreement with the City of Meridian.
PROCESS:
The evaluation and selection process will generally occur as follows; dates are subject to change as may be
necessary due to scheduling issues or other circumstances. Any information submitted is subject to release
to the public as required by Idaho Public Records Law.
1. Call to Artists (RFP) issued January 23, 2019.
2. Proposals accepted. To be considered for this project, the following materials must be submitted to
MAC, by 12:00 PM, on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 33 E. Broadway Avenue Suite 104, Meridian, ID
83642 or by e-mail to mac@meridiancity.org:
a. A summary of the artist’s or team’s experience with similar projects;
b. Project proposal, including digital images (.jpg format) or drawings of the proposed conceptual
designs or projects to be considered;
c. Artwork description(s) including materials to be used, dimensions, anticipated maintenance, etc.;
and
d. Detailed project timeline, project budget with itemized costs.
3. Proposals reviewed. Selection panel identifies finalists – criteria here.
4. Finalists notified. Agreement, stipend, prepare maquettes.
5. Finalist Proposal Presentations. MAC may invite the finalists to present their proposals and
maquettes to the selection panel at a public meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019. This presentation is
tentatively scheduled to take place at 4:30 PM at Meridian City Hall.
6. Selection Panel Review. Eligibility and finalist selection criteria will include:
a. Adherence to the RFP; (10 points)
b. Appropriateness of scale, design, material, durability, safety, and maintenance for project site;
(20 points)
c. Project proposal – demonstrated understanding of project objectives, ability to create artwork
that addresses the context of its placement; and ability to meet or exceed the objectives; (30
points)
d. Past work experience and references on a similar type project and the demonstrated competence
in the performance of the type of work to be provided (the nature, quality, and relevance of
similar completed work, including subcontractors, may include feedback from professional
references; and (20 points)
e. Consistency of proposed artwork with City policy and community values. (20 points)
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 12 of 53
Request for Proposals – Fire Station #6 Public Art Project Page 3 of 3
7. Recommendation to City Council. The selection committee may select one proposed project to
recommend to MAC, and later for City Council’s consideration and approval, reject all proposals,
and/or recommend that the RFP be reissued. Evaluation criteria will include the criteria set forth
above, as well as any public or panel input submitted during the evaluation of the proposals. MAC
will determine whether forward the selection committee’s recommendation to Meridian City Council.
MAC and MFD will present their recommendation to Meridian City Council on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
The selected proposer and others not selected will be notified of City Council’s decision via e-mail by
Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
8. Agreement; award. Following selection and negotiation and execution of a written agreement with
the City, the selected proposer will be awarded the project upon City Council’s approval.
9. Selected proposal installed. The selected artist will fabricate and install the artwork, in accordance
with a written agreement with the City, and within the project’s final budget and timeline.
ESTIMATED TIMELINE:
□ January 23, 2019 Call to Artists (RFP) issued
□ March 15, 2019 Deadline for submission of completed initial proposals
□ By March 21, 2019 Selection panel meets to review initial proposals, select finalists
□ By March 25, 2019 Finalists notified
□ May 30, 2019 Finalist presentations to selection panel
□ By May 31, 2019 Selection panel evaluation, recommendation determined
□ By June 13, 2019 Recommendation presented to MAC for approval
□ By June 18, 2019 MAC and MFD co-present recommendation to City Council
□ June 19, 2019 Selected and not selected finalists notified
□ By July 12, 2019 City provides selected artist with proposed agreement
□ By August 7, 2019 Deadline for selected artist’s signed agreement with City
□ By August 13, 2019 Agreement approved by City Council; signed by Mayor
□ October 2019 Fabrication begins
□ Per Task Order Installation (Expected between February and March 2, 2020)
Please contact MAC via email (mac@meridiancity.org) or phone (208-489-0422) with any questions.
Thank you for your interest!
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.C.
Presenter: J essica
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 10
Title of I tem - Park Identity P ublic Art Proposals for C hampion and Renaissance P arks
Selection P anel met on Wednesday, J anuary 9 to review applications and determine a
recommendation f or each P ark. MA C, as a recommending body, would conf irm that
recommendation. MA C and MP R C members would then present their recommendations to C ity
C ouncil f or f inal approval before artists will be contracted with.
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Clerk.B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:54 A M
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.D.
Presenter: Bonnie or Hillary
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 5
Title of I tem - M ayor's Awards in the Arts
T he E vents and Outreach Committee discussed this topic and thinks that we could consider
implementing our own model. Coeur d'Alene has an award program that our C ity C lerk learned about
in 2018. T heir program seems well outlined and Bonnie has consulted with C D A to get more insight
from them.
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Clerk.B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:54 A M
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.E .
Presenter: J ennifer
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 10
Title of I tem - Strategic P lan Committee Report (see committee agenda for more information)
S trategic P lan C o mmittee c an upd ate the c o mmis s io n o n their most rec ent meeting.
B oard Notes:
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Description Type Upload D ate
2019 01-09 S P C Agenda E xhibit 1/4/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Meridian A rts I tem
Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:54 A M
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 16 of 53
STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 4:30 p.m.
Clerk’s Office Conference Room Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID
1. Roll Call
Leslie Mauldin, Chair Jennifer Sullivan, DMA
Jessica Peters
2. Idaho Commission on the Arts Input
3. Presentation to City Council
a. Date Selection Consider Tuesdays in February
b. Discuss/Select 1 -2 of each:
i. “Soft” Arguments for the Arts
ii. “Hard” Arguments for the Arts
iii. 1 -2 National Examples
c. Local Examples & Neighboring Cities
d. Cultural Vitality Index Key Points
4. Strategic Plan Discussion
a. Artist in Residence
b. Determine Items that May be Removed or Pushed Past Five Year Scope
5. Outline Future Meetings
6. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, January 10, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 17 of 53
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.F.
Presenter: J essica
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 2
Title of I tem - Public Art Committee Report (see committee agenda for more information)
B oard Notes:
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Description Type Upload D ate
2018 11-15 PA C A genda P acket E xhibit 12/11/2018
2018 12-06 PA C Agenda E xhibit 12/11/2018
2019 01-09 P ark I dentities A genda E xhibit 1/3/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Meridian A rts I tem
Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:55 A M
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PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 6, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
Council Conference Room– Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID
1. Roll Call
Gretchen Caserotti Jay Wilson
Jessica Peters
2. McFadden’s Market Sign, Historic Preservation Commission Request
3. Traffic Box Art
a. Action Plan
b. Call to Artists
4. MAPS Planning
a. Fire Station #6 RFP
b. Park Identities Public Art Roster RFQ
5. Future Project Criteria
6. Public Art Plan
a. Public Art Vision
7. Outline Future Meetings
8. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, December 13, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, ID
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 32 of 53
PARK IDENTITY PUBLIC ART PRESENTATIONS FOR
CHAMPION & RENAISSANCE PARKS AGENDA
Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 3:00 p.m.
Council Conference Room– Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID
1. Selection Panel Roll Call
Gretchen Caserotti, MAC Jay Wilson, MAC
Jessica Peters, MAC Michelle Jensen, MPRC
Creg Steele, MPRC Jo Greer, MPRC
Steve Siddoway, Parks Staff Mike Barton, Parks Staff
Mayor Tammy de Weerd Carol Corrie, Champion Park Resident
2. Trademark Sign Presentations
3. Ken McCall Presentations
4. Stephanie Inman Presentations
5. Selection Panel Evaluations
6. Adjourn
Next Regular Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission (MPRC) Meeting:
Wednesday, January 9, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, I D
Next Regular Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) Meeting:
Thursday, January 10, 2018, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, ID
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 33 of 53
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 4.G .
Presenter: Bonnie
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 2
Title of I tem - Events and Outreach Committee Report (see committee agenda for more
information)
B oard Notes:
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2018 12-22 E O C Notes E xhibit 1/4/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
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Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 8:55 A M
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EVENTS AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 10, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
Council Conference Room Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID
1. Roll Call
Stephanie Forbes Bonnie Zahn Griffith
Randy-B Funk
2. Meridian Art Week 2019
a. Poster Competition
b. Events/Options Outline and Resources Required
i. During the Week vs. Weekend Programming
c. How to Include and Promote Businesses
3. Brainstorming for Other Outreach
a. Spin Art Bike
4. Meridian Paints with Commissioners in March
5. Outline Future Meetings
6. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 14, 2019, 3:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho
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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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.A .
Presenter: Bonnie
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 5
Title of I tem - Initial P oint Gallery Application P rocess
Bonnie brought up the I nitial P oint Gallery application process at the November MA C meeting. MA C
is welcome to discuss how they think the process would be best. One option, to keep the gallery
accessible to public applications, would be to accept and review applications on an open/rolling basis
and to f ill the gallery with other invited artists as needed. Commissioners are welcome to propose
their own thoughts f or this process.
B oard Notes:
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RE V I E WE RS :
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Initial Point Gallery Call to Artists Exhibitions
Prospectus:
The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks proposals for the
display of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional artwork,
as one to two-month exhibitions in Initial Point Gallery. MAC
aims to have multiple artists in the space each month. Initial
Point Gallery is located on the third floor of Meridian City Hall
(33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho), and is open to the
public during City working hours. Initial Point Gallery provides
100 feet of total wall space for hanging two-dimensional
artwork and four enclosed display cases for three-dimensional
artwork.
Eligibility:
This call is open to applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
nationality, or disability. All artists in the Northwest region are welcome to apply, but artists must be
present for scheduled installation and removal. Two-dimensional works displayed in Initial Point Gallery
must be comprised of professional-quality, ready-to-hang, original art. Three-dimensional works may be of
any medium, but must fit within the four supplied display cases. No artwork will be displayed which: cannot
be safely hung or displayed using the gallery’s equipment; requires unusual maintenance, handling, or
security; or is disruptive or likely to offend the sensibilities of the general public. Selectees will be asked to
enter into an Acceptance Agreement with the City setting forth specific conditions of display. Selectees and
invitees may reapply annually and if selected again, 75% of the display must be artwork that has not been
previously displayed in Initial Point Gallery. Organizations and small, informal groups are welcome to apply.
Deadline:
This call to artists is open and ongoing. Applications are welcome at any time, but the schedule may be
booked out through the next 12 months or more.
Jurors:
MAC will choose the artists to be represented in the gallery and the Commissions and Committees
coordinator will follow up with applicants on their exhibition offer. MAC may group more than one artist in
each exhibit. In evaluating eligible proposals, the following factors will be considered:
Adherence to the Call to Artists;
Quality of work;
Appropriateness of subject and concept for a functioning government workplace;
Consistency with City policy and community values; and
Contribution to aesthetic and cultural atmosphere of Meridian City Hall.
Artwork Guidelines:
All hanging art must be equipped with d-rings for secure hanging. Wires, eyehooks, and clip frames may not
be used for hanging. The number of artworks to be included in each exhibit depends on the size of the
pieces included. MAC asks that artists plan to have appropriate negative space in between each piece to
allow for labels and breathing room. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 5’ in height. Display cases
have acrylic tops of varied sizes including: 3½’ tall, 3’ tall, 2½’ tall, and 2’ tall. All display case bases are 2’
wide and 2’ deep.
Exhibition Details:
On the third floor of Meridian City Hall, directly across from the Mayor’s Office reception area, the Meridian
Arts Commission maintains Initial Point Gallery. The carpeted gallery, filled with natural light, features
about 100 feet of wall space for the display of two-dimensional art, as well as four hand-crafted display
cases for the exhibition of three-dimensional works of art. The Meridian Arts Commission schedules
The first two pages of information
regarding the Call to Artists can be typed
and included on the webpage about IPG.
The second two pages would be saved as
a PDF that could be downloaded. I may
be able to make a fillable form as well.
Once MAC approves the content of the
call and application. I can get to work on
the fine-tuning.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 38 of 53
individual and group exhibits and artists’ receptions in the gallery throughout the year. Initial Point Gallery
receptions are held once a month.
In addition to the works of local and regional artists, the gallery has hosted works by nationally- and
internationally-known artists. In 2011, Initial Point Gallery was chosen as one of only five venues nationwide
to host the prestigious traveling show of the National Watercolor Society’s 90th Annual Exhibition.
Initial Point Gallery is free and open to the public any time during normal Meridian City Hall business hours –
generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
The gallery has a track system that allows for easy hanging and adjustments. MAC works with a small crew
of volunteers that can help artists with installing and removing their exhibit. The gallery also has space to
display the artist/exhibit statement and price list. The City may promote the artist receptions in the form of
Facebook events, post on community calendar, and/or mention in promotional videos.
MAC requests that artists voluntarily donate to MAC 20% of proceeds from sales of art displayed in Initial
Point Gallery.
Sales:
All sales are managed by the artist directly. Commissioners and City Staff can direct patrons to the artists’
contact information.
Lodging/Transportation:
Artists are responsible for securing their own transportation and lodging.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 39 of 53
Application & Acknowledgments: INITIAL POINT GALLERY
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Check one: I am submitting this application as an individual.
I am submitting this application for this organization:
I am submitting this application for an informal group (individual Acknowledgement forms must be
submitted for each artist)
Applicant:
Applicant E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Applicant Phone: Day: Cell:
APPLICATION OVERVIEW:
Check all that apply: I/we propose to fill one quarter of Initial Point Gallery with two -dimensional artwork.
I/we propose to fill one half of Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
I/we propose to fill the entire Initial Point Gallery with two-dimensional artwork.
I/we propose to fill 1 2 3 4 of the display cases with 3D artwork
Number of 2D pieces: Average size of 2D pieces:
Number of 3D pieces: Average size of 3D pieces:
Proposed title or theme of show:
Please let us know if any of the following apply to you: I would like to show with a specific individual/individual(s),
listed here:
I would like to invite my own musical talent to play at my reception.
I would like MAC to help coordinate local student musicians to play at my reception.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: All materials must be received via email to mac@meridiancity.org
Completed, signed Application & Acknowledgements Form. (Informal groups: each artist must sign separate form.)
250-word informational paragraph about the artist or organization, including:
a. Artist/Organization/Group’s vision for and/or theme of the proposed display;
b. Medium or media utilized in the works to be displayed;
c. Any publicity that the Artist/Organization/Group plans to undertake if selected; and/or
d. Any atypical issues or challenges regarding hanging or display of the works proposed for display.
Up to six digital images of work representational of the artist’s/organization /group’s work in .jpg or .png format.
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Initial Point Gallery is equipped with a track system for hanging two -dimensional artwork. Two-dimensional artwork
will be hung from cables, using hooks, and therefore must be equipped with two D rings (fig. 1) on the side rails on the
back of the frame (fig. 2). The inside of each D-ring must allow a space of at least one-quarter inch (¼”) for insertion
of the hooks; any wire constricting this space must be removed. The D rings should be approximately a quarter of the
distance of the total frame height from the top of the frame (or less) in order to avoid slanting away from the wall.
Wires, eyehooks, and clip frames may not be used for hanging. Initial Point Gallery also provides four display cases,
each with different dimensions (fig. 3), for displaying three-dimensional artwork.
FIG. 1. D RING FIG. 2. BACK OF FRAME FIG. 3. 3D ART DISPLAY CASES
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
I, _____________________________, hereby acknowledge the following stipulations and agree that if this proposal is
selected for display at Initial Point Gallery, such display shall occur subject to these general t erms and conditions, as
well as subject to other specific terms and conditions that shall be set forth in a separate, written Acceptance
Agreement between myself and the City of Meridian. I specifically acknowledge that:
INITIAL
A. Before my work will be displayed in Initial Point Gallery, I will be required to enter into an Acceptance
Agreement with the City of Meridian establishing the specific terms and conditions of the display of the
particular works displayed.
INITIAL
B. If my work is selected for display in Initial Point Gallery, the City of Meridian and its agents will exercise
professional care in handling and securing all artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery, but cannot and will
not assume liability for any loss or damage.
INITIAL
C. Any insurance of the artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery shall be the sole responsibility of the artist.
The City of Meridian shall not provide insurance to cover loss, theft, or damage of artwork displayed in
Initial Point Gallery.
INITIAL
D. While artwork displayed in Initial Point Gallery may be passively offered for sale by means of an
informational table, board, or handout as provided or allowed by the City of Meridian, no piece displayed
in Initial Point Gallery may have a visible price tag.
INITIAL
E. While it is intended that each exhibit in Initial Point Gallery will be displayed for a one - to three- month
period, this period by be shortened by the City of Meridian for any reason, without notice to the artist or
organization.
INITIAL
F. The City may display the work of more than one artist or organization in Initial Point Gallery at any time,
at the City’s sole discretion.
INITIAL
G. Artwork submitted for display in Initial Point Gallery must be original works conceived and created by the
artist (or by artist members of the organization) submitting this application.
INITIAL
H. An opening night reception can be scheduled by MAC ; though a table and minimal staff/volunteer support
will be provided, I understand that I am the host and as such will be primarily responsible for any and all
reception invitations, publicity, refreshments, music, set up, tear-down, and clean-up.
INITIAL
I. Meridian City Hall is primarily a place of public business and Initial Point Gallery i s a public place. The City
seeks to encourage artistic expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that City Hall is
a place where citizens, employees, and visitors of diverse ages and perspectives feel welcome and
comfortable. To this end, only artists and artwork meeting the eligibility standards described in the Call
for Artists and following the terms set forth in the Acceptance Agreement shall be displayed in Initial Point
Gallery.
I do acknowledge and understand each and all of the foregoing stipulations and do agree to these general terms and
conditions.
Signature: _________________________________ Print name: _____________________________
* Parent Signature - If Applicant is Under 18: ______________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
To propose an exhibition in Initial Point Gallery, please submit this form, completed in full, with the required
materials, via email to: mac@meridiancity.org
Thank you for your interest!
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.B .
Presenter: Hillary
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 2
Title of I tem - Annual Report to City Council
Attached is the report as sent to the Clerk's Of f ice. MA C should consider shortening their annual
report to only about 5 minutes (the highlights of the highlights). MA C can combine their annual report
with the economic report to Council. MA C members should plan to attend the presentation. MA C can
consider Tuesdays in February and early March, for this presentation.
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Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 42 of 53
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 1
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
It was another good year for the Meridian Arts Commission! The Commission is comprised of
nine volunteer commissioners: Jessica Peters, Jennifer Sullivan, Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Leslie
Mauldin, Stephanie Barnes, Jay Wilson, Gretchen Caserotti, Randy-B Funk (Youth), and an ex-
officio City Council member. Genesis Milam served with MAC through October and Joe Borton
has picked up since Council’s reassignments. 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 2018 included:
The Arts Commission continues to evolve! It was a tough year for MAC as Mary Jensen,
Ellen DeAngelis, and Claudia Weathermon Tester all chose not to reapply for their seats in
February. Because of this, MAC gained three new commissioners this year: Jessica Peters,
Jennifer Sullivan, and Jay Wilson. Each of these new members brings their own strengths to the
commission. Adding three new people to a commission simultaneously could be challenging,
but each of these commissioners jumped in and quickly got involved. Gina Lyon left the
commission in order to devote more time towards becoming a certified teacher. We hope to
fill her seat soon. Michelle Glaze, another former commissioner, has stayed involved with
Meridian Art Week. We were able to send two commissioners, Leslie and Jennifer, to the
NOWPAC conference in Moscow, ID in September. This conference is hosted every other
year in a different state in the Northwest. We try to take advantage of the opportunities when
conferences for professional development are in-state, or nearby. This conference specifically
addresses how municipalities address public art installations, partnerships, artists’ agreements,
artwork accession/deaccession/maintenance, community participation in the arts, etc.
Expenses: 1,094.71
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 2018. Together with volunteers, commissioners,
and Hillary (and some other staff) we managed to fill the gallery for another year. The 3D
display cases were used every month except for July and August since the gallery is the backup
venue for Concerts on Broadway shows. Still utilizing A.J. Scales’ credenza as our primary
storage (although Legal and HR have been very kind to us letting us use their carts and space
from time to time).
FY18 Revenue through IPG: $954; Expenses: $649.54
Young Musicians’ and Young Artists’ awards! MAC partnered with the Meridian
Symphony Orchestra to award a combined $500 to young musicians to celebrate their
achievements and participation in MSO’s Rising Stars. MAC also continued to partner with the
Meridian School District to select young artists whose work was awarded monetary
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 43 of 53
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2
prizes/stipends for allowing us to use their work on traffic box wraps and to recognize one 3D
artist.
Expenses: $750
Another excellent year of Concerts on Broadway! This year’s free outdoor concert
series featured Avenue B, Soul Patch, the “All New” High Street Party Band, and Geoffrey
Castle and his Celtic Night Band featuring Dan Connolly. Opening acts included youth
musicians from the Meridian Symphony Orchestra and Axial Music and young performers from
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater. On two occasions our committed food truck couldn’t
make it to a concert because of mechanical issues. MAC continued our partnership with
WineGlass Arts Development for their production management and technical services to
make this year’s concerts a success!
Sponsorships brought in through WineGlass and MDC Contribution; Expenses from City:
$10,000; Total cost of the series was over $22,000
Meridian Art Week! MAC partnered with the Meridian Downtown Business Association to
host Meridian’s third annual Art Week. Michelle Glaze, again, recruited and communicated
with 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 2
high school teams participate in our chalk art competition this year, but we opened the
competition and participation up to the public and had a great turn out and level of
engagement from the community. After talking with high school teachers, we realized that by
changing the chalk art competition to a Friday, we eliminated the possibility of having any
participants who are also involved in football games. Next year, we will work more closely
with the teachers to ensure that the timing will work, but we will continue to keep the
competition open to the public.
MDBA supported awards for artists: $175; Expenses: $2,551.09
Public Art at Heroes Park! “Journey of Heroes” was installed in late December 2017, but
we did the ribbon cutting in March 2018. All of our local heroes featured were able to come
out to the event and address the crowd. Shelly and the Parks Department organized the
ribbon cutting and it went very well.
Meridian Mill Mural! “Far & Wide” was dedicated on June 18, 2018. While it wasn’t much of
an unveiling (because the mural is too large to cover). The Meridian Mill Mural Project was an
example of a partnership between the City, MDC, and a private business. The entire mural was
paid for by the Meridian Development Corp. Since this installation, Meridian has seen a
number of private businesses contracting with the same artists who created “Far & Wide,”
including Paylocity and the Children’s Museum of Idaho.
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. We see this roster as a success as it provides another
tool for the Parks Department so they can more easily work with creative vendors.
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MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 3
Installation of more Traffic Box Art! Seven boxes were wrapped in 2018. We did not
partner with MDC for traffic box wraps in the URA this year because our vendor wasn’t able
to wrap on the small white boxes that remained unwrapped. The total number of completed
wraps throughout the City is now up to 48. MAC’s original plan for traffic box wraps was five
per year, but we’ve been able to exceed that with the help of sponsorships.
Expenses: $4,898
Public Art Digital Map! This map was completed last year but Matt Hoffman continues to
add points for us upon request. This year, and moving forward, each piece on the map has a
narrative either about the artist or the piece. You can access the map through the menu on
our www.meridiancity.org/mac page.
Children’s theater partnership with Treasure Valley Children’s Theater! Partnering
with a local youth theater is a key component in MAC’s strategic plan. Programs produced
with our help this year include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Willy Wonka Jr., Seussical Jr.
(hosted on Meridian City Hall’s plaza), Sarah Plain and Tall; a free, educational production for
young audiences. At the end of this year, TVCT also secured a lease on their future home. This
building can house the theater company for the next three years (or more, if needed). They
move in this upcoming January. Check out their Facebook or website for more information.
Net investment in FY17: $5,000
Budget summary: $27,454 received in donations or contributions; $68,876.25 spent on
public art; $30,319.27 spent on programming.
THANK YOU MAYOR DE WEERD AND CITY COUNCIL FOR YOUR
SUPPORT OF THE MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION!
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 45 of 53
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 1
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
It was another good year for the Meridian Arts Commission! The Commission is comprised of nine
volunteer commissioners: Jessica Peters, Jennifer Sullivan, Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Leslie Mauldin,
Stephanie Barnes, Jay Wilson, Gretchen Caserotti, Randy-B Funk (Youth), and an ex-officio City
Council member. Genesis Milam served with MAC through October and Joe Borton has picked up
since Council’s reassignments. 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
2018 included:
The Arts Commission continues to evolve! It was a tough year for MAC as Mary Jensen,
Ellen DeAngelis, and Claudia Weathermon Tester all chose not to reapply for their seats in
February. Because of this, MAC gained three new commissioners this year: Jessica Peters,
Jennifer Sullivan, and Jay Wilson. Each of these new members brings their own strengths to the
commission. Adding three new people to a commission simultaneously could be challenging, but
each of these commissioners jumped in and quickly got involved. Gina Lyon left the commission
in order to devote more time towards becoming a certified teacher. We hope to fill her seat
soon. Michelle Glaze, another former commissioner, has stayed involved with Meridian Art
Week. We were able to send two commissioners, Leslie and Jennifer, to the NOWPAC
conference in Moscow, ID in September. This conference is hosted every other year in a
different state in the Northwest. We try to take advantage of the opportunities when
conferences for professional development are in-state, or nearby. This conference specifically
addresses how municipalities engage in public art installations, partnerships, artists’ agreements,
artwork accession/deaccession/maintenance, community participation in the arts, etc.
Expenses: 1,094.71
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 2018. Together with volunteers, commissioners, and Hillary
(and some other staff) we managed to fill the gallery for another year. The 3D display cases were
used every month except for July and August since the gallery is the backup venue for Concerts
on Broadway shows. Still utilizing A.J. Scales’ credenza as our primary storage (although Legal
and HR have been very kind to us letting us use their carts and space from time to time).
FY18 Revenue through IPG: $954; Expenses: $649.54
Young Musicians’ and Young Artists’ awards! MAC partnered with the Meridian
Symphony Orchestra to award a combined $500 to young musicians to celebrate their
achievements and participation in MSO’s Rising Stars. MAC also continued to partner with the
Meridian School District to select young artists whose work was awarded monetary
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda January 10, 2019 – Page 46 of 53
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2
prizes/stipends for allowing us to use their work on traffic box wraps and to recognize one 3D
artist.
Expenses: $750
Another excellent year of Concerts on Broadway! This year’s free outdoor concert
series featured Avenue B, Soul Patch, the “All New” High Street Party Band, and Geoffrey Castle
and his Celtic Night Band featuring Dan Connolly. Two of our performers did public outreach
to youth organizations prior to their Saturday show. Avenue B did workshops with the young
performers of Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and Geoffrey Castle did two solo sets at the
Meridian Boys and Girls Club and inspired all of the club members in attendance to learn the
electric violin. In addition to the TVCT workshops, Avenue B also invited TVCT cast members
to join them for their final number in their COB set. Opening acts included youth musicians
from the Meridian Symphony Orchestra and Axial Music and young performers from Treasure
Valley Children’s Theater. On two occasions, our committed food truck could not make it to a
concert because of mechanical issues. MAC continued our partnership with WineGlass Arts
Development for their production management and technical services to make this year’s
concerts a success!
Sponsorships brought in through WineGlass and MDC Contribution; Expenses from City:
$10,000; Total cost of the series was over $22,000
Meridian Art Week! MAC partnered with the Meridian Downtown Business Association to
host Meridian’s third annual Art Week. Michelle Glaze, again, recruited and communicated with
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 2 high school teams
participate in our chalk art competition this year, but we opened the competition and
participation up to the public and had a great turn out and level of engagement from the
community. After talking with high school teachers, we realized that by changing the chalk art
competition to a Friday, we eliminated the possibility of having any participants who are also
involved in football games. Next year, we will work more closely with the teachers to ensure
that the timing will work, but we will continue to keep the competition open to the public.
MDBA supported awards for artists: $175; Expenses: $2,551.09
Public Art at Heroes Park! “Journey of Heroes” was installed in late December 2017, but
we did the ribbon cutting in March 2018. All of our local heroes featured were able to come out
to the event and address the crowd. Shelly and the Parks Department organized the ribbon
cutting and it went very well.
Meridian Mill Mural! “Far & Wide” was dedicated on June 18, 2018. While it wasn’t much of
an unveiling (because the mural is too large to cover). The Meridian Mill Mural Project was an
example of a partnership between the City, MDC, and a private business. The entire mural was
paid for by the Meridian Development Corp. Since this installation, Meridian has seen a number
of private businesses contracting with the same artists who created “Far & Wide,” including
Paylocity and the Children’s Museum of Idaho.
MDC’s expense: $16,000
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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. We see this roster as a success as it provides another tool
for the Parks Department so they can more easily work with creative vendors.
Installation of more Traffic Box Art! Seven boxes were wrapped in 2018. We did not
partner with MDC for traffic box wraps in the URA this year because our vendor wasn’t able to
wrap on the small white boxes that remained unwrapped. The total number of completed wraps
throughout the City is now up to 48. MAC’s original plan for traffic box wraps was five per year,
but we’ve been able to exceed that with the help of sponsorships.
Expenses: $4,898
Public Art Digital Map! This map was completed last year but Matt Hoffman continues to add
points for us upon request. This year, and moving forward, each piece on the map has a narrative
either about the artist or the piece. You can access the map through the menu on our
www.meridiancity.org/mac page.
Children’s theater partnership with Treasure Valley Children’s Theater! Partnering
with a local youth theater is a key component in MAC’s strategic plan. Programs produced with
our help this year include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Willy Wonka Jr., Seussical Jr.
(hosted on Meridian City Hall’s plaza), Sarah Plain and Tall; a free, educational production for
young audiences. At the end of this year, TVCT also secured a lease on their future home. This
building can house the theater company for the next three years (or more, if needed). They
moved in January 2019. Check out their Facebook or website for more information.
Net investment in FY17: $5,000
Budget summary: $27,454 received in donations or contributions; $68,876.25 spent on public
art; $30,319.27 spent on programming.
THANK YOU MAYOR DE WEERD AND CITY COUNCIL FOR YOUR
SUPPORT OF THE MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION!
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 6.A .
Presenter: Hillary
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 5
Title of I tem - Alexa Rose F oundation Workshop
W here: Meridian Library's C herry Lane Branc h
Day: January 30
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 P M
Desc rip tion: C ome to this wo rkshop to learn ab o ut what the F o und ation has fund ed in the p as t, what info rmation
they are lo o king fo r from you, and ho w you might apply for $250 - $5,000 to further your c reative prac tic e. No
regis tratio n nec es s ary fo r wo rkshop. F ree and o p en to artists of all disc ip lines.
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Clerk.B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 10:55 A M
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 6.B .
Presenter: Bonnie
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 5
Title of I tem - Initial P oint Gallery
-Bo nnie or o ther c o mmis s io ners may s hare feedbac k fro m the artist demons trations that to o k p lace in the gallery.
- S ign up to ho s t a rec ep tion if yo u haven't already done so. C lic k this link to view the s c hedule and the o ther
rec ep tions that have b een claimed.
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Meridian A rts I tem
Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 10:59 A M
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 6.C.
Presenter: Hillary
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 2
Title of I tem - Approval of M onthly E xpenses [Action Item]
Open Gov R eport
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Meridian A rts I tem
Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 11:05 A M
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 6.D.
Presenter: Hillary
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - Admin Report
Committees
If yo u would like to set up a c o mmittee meeting, p leas e info rm me o f the time and date of the meeting and I
will get it noticed. Yo u must let me know two d ays b efo re the meeting s o that I have time to get the meeting
no tic ed .
T hank you all fo r getting your meetings organized! T his help s me tremendous ly.
Upcoming Committee Meetings:
Lis ted in Agenda items , generally the Events and O utreach C ommittee meets on the s econd
T hursday of the mo nth at 5 P M in C ity C ounc il's C onferenc e R oo m; P ublic Art C o mmittee
generally meets the third T hurs d ay o f the mo nth at 4:30 P M in C ity C o unc il's C o nference R o o m;
and the S trategic P lan C ommittee generally meets o n a T hurs d ay at 10:00 AM at C offee S tud io
(C hind en lo catio n) they s ometimes meet more than o nc e a mo nth.
I nitial P o int G allery
C urrent exhibit: Joyce G reen, Lis a Bower, Nadene Kranz, F lynn Day P ottery
Install F riday, No vember 30, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m.
R ec ep tion Tues day, Dec emb er 4, 2018 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Next exhib it:Bo nnie Alexander
Install F riday, F ebruary 1, 2019 @ 9:30 a.m.
R ec ep tion Tues d ay, F ebruary 5, 2019 fro m 4:30-7:00 p .m.
Host Bonnie
Host sc hedule is linked in the R eports >Initial P oint G allery agenda item. P leas e s ign up here. O nc e the
sc hedule is full, I will attac h it to this rep o rt and s end in an email to the commis s io ners .
General Admin Update
I have b een very overwhelmed lately, juggling a numb er of p ro jects and meetings , etc. If yo u are a
c o mmis s io ner that is thinking that yo u would like to spend more time o n MAC -related items, please let me
know that yo u are able to take o n another task.
C ommissioner terms exp ire at the end of F eb ruary. S tep hanie, Les lie, and Bo nnie's terms will exp ire at the
end of F eb ruary. T hose interes ted in c o ntinuing to serve on MAC will need to reap p ly. T he Mayor's O ffic e
sho uld s end you an email/letter in this regard . If you haven't heard fro m the Mayor's O ffic e by the time o f
the next meeting, please let me kno w.
S tep hanie wo n't be reapplying for her s eat b ut she will c o ntinue to serve o n the Merid ian Art Week
C ommittee.
F ebruary Meeting date is on Valentines Day. Is there interes t in res ched uling this meeting d ay/time? If this
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report isn't d is cus s ed at the meeting, p leas e follow up with an email to me if you wo uld like to change the
date/time of the F ebruary meeting.
C oncerts on Bro ad way c onvers atio ns are s till taking p lace.
I will have (hopefully) had a meeting with C heR ee and Brittany regarding potential partners hip s between
them fo r Dairy Days , C o nc erts on Bro ad way, and Merid ian Art Week.
B oard Notes:
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Meridian A rts I tem
Creation B odnar, Hillary Approved 1/4/2019 - 11:54 A M
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