2021-03-27 Meridian Arts Commission Special Meeting
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING-
PUBLIC ART PLAN WORKSHOP
Meeting Room A and B, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Maria Tzompa
_x____ Jessica Peters, Vice Chair _____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
_x____ Natalie Schofield _x____ Thomas Vannucci
_x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Chair _x____ Raeya Wardle
_x____ Leslie Mauldin _____ Joe Borton, Ex-Officio
Meeting / Charrette called to order 10:03am
Motion and second to approve agenda were accepted
and all voted to approve
NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEMS)
Tom reviewed housekeeping Items for the charrette
Tom introduced and reviewed the charrette process to
give participants a higher comfort level and access to
consistent vocabulary
Big Bang Theory – Please Pass the Butter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91T8MdXXMc
Team identify and verbalize workshop objective
Tom introduced Mickey’s ten commandments for
discovery, identification and as a measurement tool
template
Team reviewed existing Public Arts Strategic Plan and
identified successes
SUCCESSESS
Public Art survey
Concerts on Broadway
Mural Series
o Increased number of artist applicants
o Increased property owner interest and
number of location recipients
Partnership established with Parks and Rec
o Number of public art installations in public
parks
o Art installations gives public parks identity
o Renaissance, Centennial, etc.
Traffic Box Art adds to directional reference
Traffic Box artist repository
Online Art Location Data Map
Tax money allocation
o $.0.50 per resident
o NTE $50,000 yearly
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o Better identify and inform where public art is
located
o Regularly review MAC Strategic Plan and
measure success then identify areas of
improvement
o Create actionable items for responsible
parties
o Hold ourselves accountable
o Establish partnerships with HOAs citywide
ACTION ITEM
o Update online art location data map
o Facebook Page – Add art location map
EXPLORATION & FREE ASSOCIATION
Explore and consume Meridian’s public art
Increase resident’s awareness
o Create a citywide art guide
o Create activities to drive traffic to public art
Art passport
Include QR codes at installations
Increase social media presence
Selfie zoos
#meridianart&me
#meridianinthearts
Art geocaching
Art bingo
Ongoing contest culminating
at an annual event
Focus energy in downtown area
o Expand installations in downtown areas
Supports a small-town local feeling
Advertise downtown
o At the Village
o Downtown kiosks
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o TBD
ACTION ITEM
Redesign and update downtown kiosks
GOALS
MERIDIAN CITY MOTO
BUILT FOR BUSINESS, DESIGNED FOR LIVING
o Idaho Smart Growth
KEY IMPROVEMENT
o Amend the NTE $50,000 annual tax
allocation
City population has grown 50%
Evolve the annual tax allocation to
facilitate a growing population
ACTION ITEM
o Create a compelling argument to amend the
tax allocation NTE limit
o Identify the process to amend the tax law of
a NTE $50,000 limit.
GOALS – MAC Strategic Plan Adopted 9/12/2019
I: Create opportunities for all Meridian residents and
visitors to experience public art.
IV: Meridian residents will grow their appreciation
for and participation in the arts.
o Better identify the art for all residents and
visitors
V: Meridian residents and visitors will have the
opportunity to experience the visual arts.
o Placemaking and Identity
o City Counsel requests – Focus energy and
investments into downtown
VI: Local artists will have opportunities to grow their
skills and showcase their work.
KEY IMPROVEMENTS - Goals
o Goal I – Expand the opportunities for a
growing population
o Goal IV – Better identify the art for all
residents and visitors
o Goal V – Enhance placemaking and create
identity
Give “every” park it’s unique identify
o Goal VI – Increase local artist participation
KEY IMPROVEMENTS - Other
o Apply a thematic through line design
standard
i.e., Not hidden Mickey application
Consistency throughout the city
o Preserve Meridian’s cultural and historical
heritage
ACTION ITEM
o Create a compelling argument to amend the
tax allocation NTE limit
o Identify the process to amend the tax law of a
NTE $50,000 limit.
ACTION ITEM
o Develop strategies and assign deliverable
timeline for improvement opportunities
o Take AIM into consideration with each
strategy
o Create and distribute Art Commissioner name
tags and or T-Shirts
GROWTH and EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
EXAMPLES
Walla Walla, WA
o Public Art has become tied to the prospering
wine industry
o Increased sense of placemaking
o Restaurants
o Boutiques
Disney Epcot Art Festival
o First time exposure inspired and lead to
artistic endeavors
Ghost Tours
Jump – Downtown Boise
GROWTH and EXPANSION
Private / Public Partnerships
o Commercial developments / developers
o HOA’s
Establish ongoing relationships
Meet and inform of MAC’s strategic
plan
Create sponsored public art theme i.e., Cows,
angels, chess pieces
o Meridian’s Version
Milk carton, bottles or pail
Nature – Fish, Trout, Salmon
Shape of the State
Cycling
History of the Speedway
Currently going through
historic preservation
process
Race Cars
Incorporate mini race cars
and dairy cows
Public Partnerships
o New Public Library
Approach Mayor Tammy for
guidance and support
o Author inspired children’s’ book
o Story inspired sculptures
Author Susan Nipp
Mudgy and Millie
o Dedicated children’s art gallery
o Tiny Art Gallery
o Historian – Lila Hill
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o TBD
ACTION ITEM
o Develop protocols and strategies for
approaching private and entities
PRIVATE PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS
COMPANIES / INDUSTRIES TO APPROACH
Agribusiness / Food
o Simplot Food Company
o Cloverdale Dairy Farms
o Dairy Farmers of Idaho
o Albertson’s
o Jackson Food Stores
o Morrison / Knudsen
o Winco
Financial
o Credit Unions
o ICCU
o DL Evans Bank
Healthcare
o Blue Cross
o Saltzer
o St. Luke
o St. Alphonse
Lifestyle
o Scentsy
o Breighton Homes
o Amazon
o Extra Mile – Chevrons
o Downtown Lofts
Josh Evarts
o Meridian Station / Union 93
Galina Fund
Tech
o Micron
o T-Mobile
o TDS Telecom
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o TBD
ACTION ITEM
o Develop protocols for approaching private and
entities
o Develop schedule and timeline and make
appointments
o Develop concept pitch material for
approaching private & public entities
WHAT DO WE WANT TO SEE MORE OF?
Scale of Installation
o More appropriate for their surrounding
environment
Functional Art and Expanded Canvases / Palettes
o Planters
o Bike Racks
o Benches
o Fountains
Higher Visibility
o Crosswalks
o Roundabouts
Permanent Interactive Art
o Melissa Cole?
Community Sourced Art
MAC and Public Art in the press and Media
Public recognition
o PBS Boise
o Meridian Magazine
o Chamber of Commerce
Increased representation of all demographics
Integration and synergy between subcommittees
o AIM
Mural Series
o Launch party special event
o The “making of” process
Learning and teaching experiences
o Senior Center
o Community Center
o Lecture Series
o Outreach to schools
o Education and demo
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o TBD
ACTION ITEM
o Create compelling content for press and
media outlets
o Contact PBS producer (wife of Boise Co-op)
o Events and Outreach committee begin
production process of Mural Series launch
party
o Develop strategy and protocol for reaching
out to public and private schools
Engage in discovery process
PUBLIC ART PROCESS EVALUATION
C.O.R.E
o Tom introduced the CORE process
Create
Organize
Realize
Evaluate
o Asked the team how and where we can
improve on Public Art’s current process
PRODUCTION PYRAMID
o Tom introduced the production pyramid
o Asked the team to only pick “2”
Relate it to the current process
KEY IMPROVEMENTS
o Examine and evaluate the existing Public Art
process from idea to realization
ACTION ITEM
o TBD
CHARRETTE RECAP and WEIGHTING
Charrette Effectiveness
o Bonnie – Appreciated the workshop feel
o Jessica – Agreed with Bonnie and
recommends quarterly charrettes
o Natalie – The in-person aspect was
productive and allowed her to connect
o Raeya – Agreed with Natalie especially the
in-person aspect
o Bobby – This is the right time to be having
these meetings
o Lizzie – Loved the lunch and agrees with
quarterly charrettes
o Leslie – Historically MAC has advanced with
similar work sessions
A benefit to the subcommittees and
agrees with quarterly charrettes.
Weighting
o Tom asked the team to weight all ideas and
concepts
Show of hands was counted and
reflected by each bullet
ACTION ITEM
o Review notes with Jessica and Leslie
o Consider another work session to refine,
prioritize and develop strategies
o Deliverable to MAC
Adjourn Meeting / Work session ending 3:20pm
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 SPECIAL MEETING-
PUBLIC ART PLAN WORKSHOP
Meeting Room A and B, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Maria Tzompa
_____ Jessica Peters, Vice Chair _____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams
_____ Natalie Schofield _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Chair _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Leslie Mauldin _____ Joe Borton, Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
1. Housekeeping Items
2. Review Existing Public Arts Strategic Plan
3. Identify and Verbalize Workshop Objective
4. Exploration and Free Association
5. Recap
6. Wrap
NEXT MEETING - April 8, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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MEMO TO MERIDIAN ARTS
COMMISSION
Topic: Review Existing Public Arts Strategic Plan
Goal: Create opportunities for all Meridian residents and visitors to experience public art.
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Item 2.
MEMO TO MERIDIAN ARTS
COMMISSION
Topic: Exploration and Free Association
Commissioners,
Prior to our collaboration, please familiarize yourself with the following. I realize there’s a ton-o-links, so
whenever you have a free moment have a gander. The objective is to inform and inspire. If there are
references or inspirations you’d like to share, please bring with you. We’ll have internet and computer
access.
I look forward to a productive collaboration. Thank you for trusting me with your time.
Tom
• REFERENCE
o Meridian Art Commission Strategic Plan: Pages 2 – 7, 11 – 14 and 15
▪ https://meridiancity.org/mac/files/MAC_Strategic_Plan_2020-2025.pdf
o Meridian Public Art Success and Locations
▪ https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=18fc1a7b1e464c378d4
87ccbfec4be12&autoplay
o Meridian Public Art Subcommittee Overview
▪ https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meridianid-meet-
3e172a793fa846378eb6c209f3cfeb52/ITEM-Attachment-001-
e100886a54b44a959fb86c6d05f8c2c5.pdf
o Boise Cultural Master Plan
▪ https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/media/3669/cultureplan_websingle.pdf
o DataArts
▪ https://culturaldata.org/pages/arts-vibrancy-index-2019/
o Why Public Art?
▪ https://www.americansforthearts.org/sites/default/files/PublicArtNetwork_Green
Paper.pdf
▪ https://amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34719/Article-26--10-Great-
Reasons-to-Support-Public-Art---
Broudy?bidId=#:~:text=Public%20art%20adds%20enormous%20value,for%20its
%20residents%20and%20visitors.
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Item 4.
• LOCATIONS
o https://viewfinder.expedia.com/americas-artistic-towns/
o https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190715-the-five-most-creative-cities-in-the-
world
o https://www.workandmoney.com/s/best-cities-artists-7c16127a3cb44d94
o https://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-most-artistic-towns-in-the-us/
o https://www.jacksonholechamber.com/blog/four-ways-public-art-benefits-the-
community/
• INSPIRATION
o Artists
▪ https://www.soosunnypark.com/
▪ https://davidspriggs.art/artwork/
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuMoMETMLTU
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5phxUNkCds
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r61YBq3X2mY
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDPqrA4-jK0&t=61s
o Exhibits and or Sculptures
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZ9lVvvduM&app=desktop
▪ https://vimeo.com/187037469
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS3ZbQ4-t1w
▪ https://area15.com/experiences/
▪ https://meowwolf.com/explore
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtRscfX8O44
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Item 4.