2020-09-15 Public Art Subcommittee Minutes
PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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_x____ Lizzie Taylor
_x____ Jessica Peters, Chair _x____ Thomas Vannucci
_x____ Natalie Schofield __x___ Bobby Gaytan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Public Art Subcommittee Minutes from September 17, 2020
T. Vannucci made motion to approve minutes, seconded by N. Schofield
All ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discuss Distribution Avenues of Meridian Mural Series Request for Qualifications
The commissioners requested that A. Belnap send them the finalized RFQ for their
contacts. The Subcommittee discussed organizations or associations that could
help spread the word about the Meridian Mural Series Call to Artist. Some
suggestions included: TVAA, BOSCO, Surrel’s Place, Freak Alley Association, Boise
Mural Project, Community Canvas, Boise Arts & History, local universities,
Ketchum Art Commission, Hunger Coalition, and Interfaith Sanctuary. In order to
preserve time and effectiveness, the Subcommittee agreed that A. Belnap will
create a Google Spreadsheet where commissioners may record the organizations
and contacts they reach out to. This will allow the Subcommittee to prevent
overlapping or duplicating contacts as well as keep a documentation of contacts
for future projects. A. Belnap will send out the Google Spreadsheet next week.
3. Establish Goals and Expectations for the Creation of the Public Art Plan
J. Peters introduced the Public Art Plan by showing the Subcommittee the previous
Public Art Outline of public art projects proposed through 2025 and also inquired
what elements the Subcommittee feels would be important to plan. The
Subcommittee concluded that the Public Art Plan would establish a vision for the
Public Art Program as well as identify locations for several public art pieces in the
near future. The desire or goal of the Public Art Plan is to help the current
Commission and future commissioners evaluate locations and styles or types of art
to focus on in Meridian. For example, N. Schofield brought up a town in Montana
has a series of painted bulls in their town. It is a cohesive and noticeable public art
effort there. The Public Art Plan would determine if Meridian desired to do
similarly. The Commission’s Accession and Deaccession Policy should also be
included in the Public Art Plan.
The Subcommittee discussed how to create the Public Art Plan. The Subcommittee
could hire a third party art consultant or attempt to create the Public Art plan
themselves. T. Vannucci offered himself as a certified facilitator to assist in the
creation of the plan. L. Taylor inquired if the Subcommittee could pay T. Vannucci
for his services. T. Vannucci stated he does not expect payment. B. Gaytan also
offered his services as a graphic designer. A. Belnap will research public art
consultants and also ask if we could pay commissioners who volunteer their
efforts.
4. Discuss Options for 2021 Public Art Project
The Subcommittee referred to the previously established Public Art Outline and
the FY21 MAPS budget. A. Belnap informed the Subcommittee that many things
have changed. A. Belnap knows of some other projects within the Parks
Department that could be options for the FY21 public art project. A. Belnap will ask
around and have more information to present to the Subcommittee in November.
REPORTS
5. Traffic Box Series 2020 Completed
The Subcommittee reviewed images of the completed boxes and were pleased with
the results of installation.
NEXT MEETING - November 19, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by T. Vannucci
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 7:17pm