2021-04-14 Arts Inclusivity Meridian Subcommittee
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, April 08, 2021 at 3:30 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor _x____ 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
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
L. Taylor made motion to adopt the agenda, seconded by J. Peters
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from March 11, 2021 Regular Meeting
J. Peters made motion to approve the minutes, seconded by T. Vannucci and L.
Taylor
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Monthly Financial Statement for March 2021
L. Mauldin made motion to approve the monthly financial statement, seconded by
T. Vannucci and N. Schofield
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
3. Initial Point Gallery Current and Future Exhibits
N. Schofield informed the commissioners that artists Mark McGinnis and Shaun
Muscolo are currently exhibiting in the Gallery. T. Vannucci was the Opening
Reception host and reported that around 42-43 people attended and the artists
were very accommodating and welcoming
4. Call to Artist for Initial Point Gallery Calendar 2022
N. Schofield reminded the commissioners that the Call to Artist for the Initial Point
Gallery Calendar 2022 is open for applications.
5. Proceeding with Bid Process for Gallery Information Brochure
The Subcommittee created an informatory brochure for interested artists and A.
Belnap is going to get bids for printing the brochure.
Events & Outreach Subcommitee Project Overview
6. Preparing for Concerts on Broadway
L. Mauldin informed the Commission that the Subcommittee’s next meeting is April
26. For Concerts on Broadway, the first two performing bands lined up. The
performance on September 25 will be more of a variety show and doesn’t need as
much time to put together. We are still not sure what it is going to look like in
terms of the pandemic.
7. Brainstorming for Art Week
The Subcommittee is still figuring out what Art Week will look like with the Parks
Department for Art Week.
8. Researching Dickens Singer costumes
The Subcommittee is still working with costume designer, determining what is
possible and the pricing for this project.
9. Formulating holiday contribution to Christmas in Meridian
The Subcommittee is considering several concepts and participation in Christmas
in Meridian is to be determined.
Public Art Subcommittee Project Overview
10. Call to Artist for Traffic Box Repository 2021-2023
The Call to Artists for the Traffic Box Repository has been released and J. Peters
requested that the commissioners share the new with their contacts. Applications
are due April 15.
11. Selection of new traffic box wraps from West Ada School District Annual Art Show
L. Taylor and B. Griffith will be the Arts Commission representatives to select the
artwork for the Arts Commission awards.
12. Request for Proposals from Parks Identity Roster artists for the Ten Mile Trailhead
public art installation
A. Belnap attached the RFP documents and reminded the Commission that this
RFP is open to the three artists on the Parks Identity Roster. They held the pre-
proposal conference last week and none of the artists attended, most likely due to
their experience with the process.
The Subcommittee will review the submissions with representatives from the
Parks Department and the selected artwork will be put in front of the Commission
for final approval.
B. Griffith asked why there were only three artists on the Parks Identity Roster. A.
Belnap elaborated that a Request for Qualifications was issued in 2019 and each of
the artists signed a 3 year Masters Agreement. The Masters Agreements are valid
for one more year. E. Kane clarified that the roster is a Parks initiative, meant for
the Parks Identity projects and if the Arts Commission wanted to recommend a
different plan of action, the Parks Department might open for input. She also stated
that if Public Art Subcommittee is not satisfied with the submissions, the Arts
Commission is not confined to use those proposals.
13. Formulating the Public Art Plan
T. Vannucci is writing up notes on the workshop from last month. He explained
that the notes will include the prioritization discussed in the workshop and
proposed actionable items. Once finished, he will send the notes to A. Belnap and J.
Peters to determine the responsible parties and next steps.
The Public Art Subcommittee’s next meeting will be April 20.
Arts Inclusivity Meridian Project Overview
14. Expounding on next steps with the manifesto
The Subcommittee is meeting next week and will be looking at the Manifesto and
how the Subcommittee can serve the other subcommittees and the whole
Commission.
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
15. Recap of the Public Art Workshop on March 27, 2021
T. Vannucci gave thorough report during Public Art Subcommittee Report and had
nothing to add.
16. Review of the Meridian Arts Commission Strategic Plan 2020-2025
A. Belnap introduced the Strategic Plan and explained its use and purpose. She
recommended that the Subcommittees review each of the goals that are in their
realm of impact and influence. She also suggested that each subcommittee include
the Strategic Plan as an agenda item in their next meeting. T. Vannucci pointed out
that there are not measurement tools and recommended metrics to measure the
success of the Commision in meeting goals. L. Mauldin explained that the
Commission has slowly been working towards prioritizing the deliverables by
labeling them long-, mid-, near- term projects but that improvement could be
made. E. Kane explained that if the Commission wants to make changes to the Plan,
it needs to be adopted by resolution by City Council. She says it is possible to
change, but not easy. She alsoexplained that this document is especially important
to plan MAPS spending.
NEXT MEETING - May 13, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
N. Schofield made motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by T. Vannucci
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 4:09pm
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING
Meeting Room A, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 5:00 AM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Tom Vannucci, Chair _____ Natalie Schofield
_____ Leslie Mauldin _____ Jessica Peters
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from AIM Subcommittee Meeting on March 10, 2021
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Create Actionable Goals Aligned with the AIM Manifesto
ACTION ITEMS
NEXT MEETING - May 12, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING
Meeting Room A, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x___ Tom Vannucci, Chair
__x___ Natalie Schofield
__x___ Jessica Peters
_____ Leslie Mauldin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from February 10, 2021
J. Peters made motion to adopt, seconded by N. Schofield
All ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discussion with Possible Revision of the Proposed Manifesto
T. Vannucci opened discussion about our manifesto. What is our primary purpose?
Educate and discover what is out there.
We discussed changing out meetings from monthly to quarterly eventually. What
are our measurable goals?
The more we reach out, the more engagement we have and that can equal more
representation.
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Item 1.
REPORTS
3. Update: Potential Consultant Availability and/or Cost
Reach out to TVTC about an anti-racism consult. A. Belnap mentioned reaching out
to Karen Bubb, Boise's cultural planner.
NEXT MEETING - April 7, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
N. Schofield made motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Peters
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 5:59pm
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Item 1.
ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN – AIM
“When we do not actively include, we actively exclude.” - Dr. Liza A. Talusan, Ph.D.
CULTURAL CONSUMER - Wikipedia 2019
A cultural consumer describes a person who avidly consumes art, books, music, theatre,
dance and live cultural events within a society.
This new type of consumer values creativity, design and the power of personal values.
These consumers will look toward companies that can "present an offering that solves a
problem, does some good, and delivers aesthetically. They also look for products that
engage the senses as a way to discern truth. In other words, they believe what they can
experience. Authenticity is paramount, and stories and images are powerful means for
communicating messages.
Although cultural consumers may have once represented a small segment of the
population, this group is rapidly expanding through access to technology and the
Internet. Recent research indicates that these consumers are connected, active in their
communities, and creative. Additionally, they aspire to be viewed as thinking,
expressive human beings rather than mass market targets.
MANIFESTO
AIM WILL target the cultural consumer. No cultural consumer should ever feel marginalized
or excluded, therefore, AIM WILL:
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Item 2.
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THE MANIFESTO’S GOALS?
1. FOSTER
a. Unity through inclusion
i. HOW?
1. https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-is-building-two-new-
educational-facilities-to-advance-racial-equality-in-the-
us/150528/?utm_source=tapp&utm_medium=tapp&utm_campai
gn=011321&utm_term=tapp
2. Specifically, Paragraph 6
3. . . . become a force for good by focusing on representation,
inclusion, and accountability across everything that Apple does,
from its supply chain to its developer programs to its retail stores.
2. ENSURE
a. Attention to non-homogenization through all touchpoints of the creative,
production and realization process
i. HOW? AIM – Art Training
1. Classes in all art forms sponsored by AIM
2. Instructors from existing MAC artist vendor list
3. Ryman Arts
a. https://rymanarts.org/
b. A shared experience for ALL participants, residents AND visitors
i. Do we need this?
c.
3. MONITOR
a. Meridian Arts Commission’s equality, equity and justice
i. WHO? – AIM will monitor?
1. WHAT CRITERIA?
4. MOTIVATE
a. Meridian’s cultural consumers
i. HOW?
1. Does AIM advocate for (X) number of cultural offerings per year,
per quarter, per subcommittee?
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Item 2.