2021-01-14 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Maria Tzompa
_____ Jessica Peters _____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
_____ Natalie Schofield _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Leslie Mauldin, Chair _____ Joe Borton, Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
3. Funding Request Presentation by Autumn Kersey of Treasure Valley Children's
Theater
4. Approve Artists Selected By Public Art Subcommittee for the Meridian Mural
Series
5. Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2021
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
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6. Update: Events & Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
7. Update: Public Art Subcommittee
8. Update: Diversity Subcommittee
NEXT MEETING - February 11, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
x_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Maria Tzompa
x_____ Jessica Peters x_____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
x_____ Natalie Schofield x_____ Thomas Vannucci
x_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair x_____ Raeya Wardle
x_____ Leslie Mauldin, Chair x_____ Joe Borton, Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B. Griffith made motion to adopt the agenda, seconded by J. Peters
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from November 12, 2020 Regular Meeting
J. Peters made motion to approve minutes, seconded by B. Griffith
All ayes
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement
T. Vannucci made motion to approve financial statement, seconded by B. Griffith
All ayes
3. Approve Expense for Replacement of Traffic Box Sponsored by Ian Lawson
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Item 1.
A. Belnap informed the Commission that a traffic box sponsored by Ian Lawson in the fall of
2019 was removed by unforeseen circumstances. J. Peters was able to describe the history of
the sponsorship by Ian Lawson and the location of the box. The Commission unanimously
agreed to replace the box.
N. Schofield made motion to approve the expense of replacing the traffic box, seconded by B.
Griffith
All ayes
3. Designate Funds Received Through the CARES Act
A. Belnap informed the Commission that they have been awarded a grant from the
Idaho Commission on the Arts for $1,080. A. Belnap suggested using the funds for
the traffic box series 2021. The Commission expressed a desire to use the funds for
performing arts instead, like a community choir. J. Cavaness-Williams pointed out
that the Chamber of Commerce is doing a Christmas virtual community choir. A.
Belnap will contact the Chamber of Commerce to see if a community choir is a
feasible goal for the Commission, especially if the grant funds would cover the cost
of mixing the final product. The Commission agreed that if a community choir is not
possible, the grant funds would be put towards the traffic boxes.
L. Taylor made motion to give A. Belnap authority to designate these funds
according to the discussion and direction given by Stuart Wiser of the ICA, seconded
by N. Schofield and J. Peters
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Update: Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
B. Griffith updated the Commission regarding the closure of City Hall and the
cancellation of the ICA Artepreneur Show has been canceled. She also spoke to the
Commission about the informational brochure that is being created to help inform
artists about the Gallery.
6. Update: Events & Outreach Subcommittee
A. Belnap reviewed some of the events and activities that the Subcommittee
brainstormed to contribute to other City events through the Parks & Recreation
program. The Subcommittee will receive feedback on these ideas with R. White at
their next meeting. L. Mauldin informed the Commission that she is finding
information about Dickens Singers costumes.
7. Reports: Public Art Subcommittee
J. Peters summarized the Subcommittee’s many projects. The Subcommittee opted
to create the Public Art Plan with the facilitation of Tom. The Subcommittee also
discussed doing an event based off a Wisconsian event called the Farm/Art Dtour
that is probably not possible in 2021, but perhaps 2022. The next public art project
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will be located at the Ten Mile Trailhead and an RFQ will be formulated to be
released in February.
8. Report: Diversity Subcommittee
L. Mauldin informed the Commission that the Diversity Subcommittee will be
chaired by T. Vannucci and will be made up by the chairs of the other
Subcommittees. The Subcommittee will schedule their first meeting during the
upcoming month.
NEXT MEETING - January 14, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
J. Cavaness-Williams made motion to adjourn, seconded by L. Taylor
All ayes
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Item 1.
Total YTD Budget
Budget Actual Remaining
REVENUES
Donations/Sponsorships
Concerts on Broadway -$ -$ -$
Initial Point Gallery -$
Traffic Box Wraps -$
TOTAL REVENUE -$ -$ -$
EXPENSES
Arts Development* 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
*May include expenses related to training/conferences and/or general arts development outreach efforts
Concerts on Broadway 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Performing Arts 7,000.00$ 7,000.00$
Initial Point Gallery 700.00$ 700.00$
School Dist Art Show Awards 50.00$ 50.00$
Art Week 2,800.00$ 2,800.00$
Public/Private Mural Program -$ -$
Public Art Plan Consultant & Final Document -$
Other Expenses**950.00$ 950.00$
**May include expenses associated with the Dairy Days Art Show and/or Art Week
SUBTOTAL 23,500.00$ -$ 23,500.00$
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Art in Public Places Mural series (Carryforward) 21,300.00$ 21,300.00$
MAPS - Traffic Box Wraps -$ -$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks (Carryforward)39,764.00$ 39,764.00$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$
TOTAL PUBLIC ART PROJECTS 111,064.00$ -$ 111,064.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES 134,564.00$ -$ 134,564.00$
FY2021 Budget to Actual Comparison
As of 12/31/20
1/11/2021 1 of 1 FY21 Summary6
Item 2.
SEASON 2021 MAC SUPPORT REQUEST
January 14, 2021
Meridian Arts Commission
Thank you for your partnership and sponsorship of our theatrical season of shows that reach thousands
of Treasure Valley area youth and families. We hope that you will consider supporting our 9th season.
TVCT programs empower youth and inspire future innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, humanitarians
and artists. Performing arts experiences offer youth a safe space within which to take risks, explore new
ideas, develop their sense of self, express themselves, and support others in doing the same. Art
education programs also build a climate of high expectation, discipline, and academic rigor that attracts
businesses and strengthens community.
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater’s 2021 theatrical season has been adjusted to respond to the existing
health restrictions as well as the needs of our community.
We are seeking support totaling $6,331 to help underwrite the following programs:
•Match the Idaho Commission on the Arts support for 10 Ways to Survive Life in a
Quarantine, supporting free performances in 23 Meridian elementary school classrooms
Jan.-May, 2021. ($2331)
•Serve as a Presenting Sponsor for the Summer Theater in the Park program, offered as a “pay
what you will” to the community every Saturday at an area park (TBA), June - Aug., 2021.
($4000)
•(Title subject to change) Gooney Bird Green and Her True Life Adventures by Lois Lowry -
Gooney Bird awakens dormant imaginations and that we can cast ourselves as the heroes in our
own true tales of discovery and adventure.
•(Title subject to change) Flora & Ulysses - A squirrel with superpowers becomes best friends with
a 10-year-old girl in this adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s book.
•Additional title TBA
•Tentative rights & health restrictions pending: Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elise, Music by
Wayne Parker - The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old
story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan.
We hope we can count on your support for another season! Please sign and return this agreement on or
before February 15, 2021.
____________________________________ __________________________________________
Autumn Kersey, Executive Director
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater Meridian Arts Commission
PO BOX 9144 BOISE, ID 83707 208.287.TVCT (8828)TREASUREVALLEYCHILDRENSTHEATER.COM
Supporter Recognition and Benefits:
Logo and listing as a sponsor on all marketing materials; Full page ad in all production programs; Verbal
acknowledgement at every public performance (minimum of 9); Social media shout outs; Inclusion in our
quarterly newsletter; Logo placement on our website; Logo and link from our website (average 3000
visitors per month).
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Since 2012
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who we are.
Headquartered in Meridian, Idaho
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater empowers
youth and inspires future innovators,
entrepreneurs, creators, humanitarians and
artists through quality performing arts
experiences.
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what we do.
•see. Plays for Young Audiences
•play. Classes, Camps & Workshops year-round
•perform. Plays for Young Performers
#SeePlayPerform
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how we did it in 2020.
•Quickly adjusted to online education offerings within 2 weeks of shut down
•Reduced class sizes and cleaning/safety protocols to cautiously offer minimal
in-person programming
•Additional staff training to manage the physical, practical, and emotional
challenges of a pandemic
•Arranged for filming of our spring 2020 musical
•Produced a virtual, interactive school tour program
•Adjusted our holiday production to an in-class Radio Drama
•Avoided layoffs, retained 2020 season sponsors and donors
•Launched Youth Ambassadors Student Leadership program
•Produced a modified Villains at the Village production
•Completed a 15 week Anti-Racism immersive program with national partners
and have launched a TVCT-specific Accountability Action Team
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why we do it.
RESPECT
COURAGE
COMMITMENT
ENTHUSIASM
EXCELLENCE
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our 9th season.
1.“10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine” by Don Zolidis
(https://youtu.be/p-7VtiPoBFk)
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our 9th season.
2. Summer 2021 Theater in the Park*
•4 titles running in rotation
•minimum 9 performances June-Aug., 2021
•“pay-what-you-will” picnic blanket, family theater
•carefully selected scripts that reflect kindness,
acceptance, and self-discovery ideal for young performers g performers
*location to be announced
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request.
•Support 23 Meridian elementary
classrooms
•Serve as a Presenting Sponsor for
Summer Theater in the Park
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Meridian Mural Series
Selected Artists
January 2021
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Item 4.
Boise Co-op: Sector Seventeen
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Item 4.
Meridian Cycles: Ben Konkol
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Item 4.
SagePoint Financial: Key Detail
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EVENTS & OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Leslie Mauldin _x____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Maria Tzompa, Chair _x____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
_____ Michelle Glaze
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from November 12, 2020 Meeting
T. Vannucci made motion to approve minutes, seconded by J. Cavaness-Williams
All ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discussion: Concerts on Broadway Band Needed on September 25
A. Belnap informed the Subcommittee that the Diamond Empire Band had a
scheduling conflict and had to cancel their performance in the Concert on
Broadway series on September 25. The commissioners suggested inviting a
cultural group to perform on the September 25 such as a First Nation group,
Basque, or mariachi band. The Subcommittee offered to let the Diversity
Subcommittee find an appropriate group to invite to the Concert on Broadway
series.
3. Discussion: Renee White Gives Feedback on 2021 Event Ideas
• Unplug & Be Outside
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o R. White suggested that an activity that could fit for Unplug and Be Outside
would be to find arts-specific activities that could be offered ex: a line
dancing class, tai-chi, or Basque singers/dancers
• 4th of July
o The Barbershop Quartet could be a fun addition to the Independence Day
Festival
• Movie Nights
o R. White said a sing a long movie would be possible, it would just take some
navigating with the licensing. We would also have to determine the best one
for families, or do a mashup of sing along clips
• Gene Kleiner Day
o The Subcommittee’s original idea was an intercultural activity involving
dance and music and R. White suggested that something related to Gene
Kleiner would be best. Perhaps music from where he immigrated from.
• Block Party
o R. White though that a public participation activity, such as an artist designed
chalk art to be colored in by passers by would be a delightful, perfect
addition
• Trunk or Treat
o R. White described Trunk or Treat as an event that is wholly consumed by
the attendee’s search for candy. Any performances or judging contests would
be difficult to get attention for. Instead, R. White suggested an installation or
sculpture for the scarecrow stroll
A. Belnap will price check these ideas and update the Commission with the year’s
possibilities as their next meeting.
REPORTS
4. Update: Dickens Caroler Costumes
L. Mauldin informed the Commissioners that renting costumes from Sun Valley is
very difficult and she was advised to start from scratch in the creation of costumes
rather than trying to adjust or alter rented costumes.
5. Update: Ornament Drop Activity
The Ornament Drop will be the weekend of December 12-13 and Commissioners
are encouraged to participate. L. Mauldin recommended that the commissioner
note who they are on the art they drop off so that the community knows who they
are.
NEXT MEETING - January 14, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
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J. Cavaness-Williams made motion to adjourn, seconded by T. Vannucci
All ayes
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Item 6.
PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian,
Idaho
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor _x____ Raeya Wardle
_x____ Jessica Peters, Chair _x____ Thomas Vannucci
_x____ Natalie Schofield _x____ Bobby Gaytan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from Subcommittee Meeting on November 19, 2020
L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by T. Vannucci
All ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Review Artist Applications and Scoring Sheets for Meridian Cycles
Subcommittee reviewed the average scores of the three applicants for the
Meridian Cycles property. A. Belnap explained that the scores were not necessarily
the final judgement, however the scores were a starting place to begin discussion.
The Subcommittee discussed the strengths and weaknesses they saw in each
candidate. The property owners were unable to be in attendance due to illness.
Ultimately, Ben Konkol was selected as the artist for this property due to his level
of professionalism and attention to detail in his application. The Subcommittee
appreciated how B. Konkol explained his plan and process for producing the
mural. The Subcommittee also felt that B. Konkol’s style lends itself best to the Art
Deco style requested by the property owners.
The Subcommittee held a roll call vote and unanimously voted for Ben Konkol.
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3. Review Artist Applications and Scoring Sheets for SagePoint Financial
The property owners were not yet present, so the Subcommittee moved to the
next agenda item.
4. Review Artist Applications and Scoring Sheets for Boise Co-op
The Subcommittee reviewed the scores for each applicant and focused on the top
three score averages: Key Detail, Sector Seventeen, and Chris Fonseca. The
Subcommittee discussed the advantages and disadvantages of working with local
artists and non local artists, having different artists in the City’s public art
collection, and how the styles of each artist play into the vision of the property
owner. Mo Valko, the marketing manager for the Boise Co-op, and Mark Neumann,
the store manager of the Meridian Boise Co-op, were present in the meeting and
offered their thoughts. M. Neumann pointed out that one of the values of the Boise
Co-op is its focus on locality- local food and the local community. With this in
consideration, the Subcommittee selected Sector Seventeen as the artist for the
Boise Co-op property.
The Subcommittee held a roll call vote and unanimously voted for Sector
Seventeen.
The Subcommittee then reviewed the top three average scores for the SagePoint
Financial property: Key Detail, Sector Seventeen, and Odessa Kaufman. The
Subcommittee again evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of each applicant.
Eventually, the Subcommittee selected Key Detail to produce the mural for
SagePoint Financial. The decision was based on how the eye catching, urban style
of the artists would fit into the downtown area. The Subcommittee also noted that
the property owners gave Key Detail a perfect score, indicating their strong
approval of the artist’s style.
The Subcommittee held a roll call vote and unanimously voted for Key Detail.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Approve Three Artists for Meridian Mural Series
The Subcommittee held roll call vote after discussing applicants for each property
NEXT MEETING - January 19, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion for adjournment, seconded by N. Schofield
All ayes
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Item 7.