2021-12-21 Public Art Subcommittee
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bobby Gaytan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from October 19, 2021 Subcommittee Meeting
ACTION ITEMS
2. Review and Approve Updated Design for Ten Mile Trailhead by Stephanie Inman
REPORTS
3. Update: Meridian Mural Series Location Search
4. Update: Public Art Plan
5. Announcement: Adjustments to Arts Commission Leadership
6. Inclusivity Highlight: Indigenous Art and Artists
NEXT MEETING - January 18, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bobby Gaytan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from October 19, 2021 Subcommittee Meeting
ACTION ITEMS
2. Review and Approve Updated Design for Ten Mile Trailhead by Stephanie Inman
REPORTS
3. Update: Meridian Mural Series Location Search
4. Update: Public Art Plan
5. Announcement: Adjustments to Arts Commission Leadership
6. Inclusivity Highlight: Indigenous Art and Artists
NEXT MEETING - January 18, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
MERIDIAN ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from August 12, 2021 Regular Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve Monthly Financial Statement
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
Update: Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Initial Point Gallery Current and Future Exhibits
4. Update on the Selection of Artists for the Initial Point Gallery Schedule 2022
Events & Outreach Subcommittee [ACTION ITEMS]
5. Recap of Art Week 2021
6. Recap of Concerts on Broadway 2021
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Public Art Subcommittee [ACTION ITEMS]
7. Ten Mile Trailhead Next Steps
8. Meridian Mural Series Next Steps
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
9. Administrative Update: Roles and Responsibilities of the Meridian Arts
Commission and the Arts & Culture Coordinator- Follow Up
NEXT MEETING - TBD
ADJOURNMENT
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MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM
MINUTES
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__x__ Jessica Peters, Vice Chair __x__ 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
J. Peters made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by J. Cavaness-Williams.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from July 8, 2021 Regular Meeting
A. Belnap will amend monthly minutes due to a typo.
T. Vannucci made motion to approve with revision, seconded by N. Schofield.
All ayes
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approve Monthly Financial Statement
J. Peters requested explanation of payments made to Sector 17 since mural
location still topic of discussion. A. Belnap explained payments were for the design
so even if Meridian’s Boise Co-Op is not confirmed as the location, MAC still owns
the mural design.
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J. Peters made motion to approve the monthly financial statement, seconded by T.
Vannucci.
All ayes
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
Update: Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
3. Minutes from July 28, 2021 Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Meeting
N. Schofield gave a synopsis of the Subcommittee meeting minutes (see Agenda
Item #4 and Agenda Item #5).
4. Initial Point Gallery Current and Future Exhibits
N. Schofield reported on the recent gallery installation and that 16 people
attended the opening reception. N. Schofield noted the gallery will be open two
evenings in September besides during City Hall’s regular business hours.
B. Griffith requested explanation of gallery space being used as back-up space for
Concerts on Broadway performances. A. Belnap explained that this is still in
discussion but will report back on this during the October MAC meeting.
L. Mauldin spoke in favor of using the gallery as a back-up space and gave example
of a past concert with out-of-state performers which would have been cancelled if
gallery space had not been used. L. Mauldin noted a review of contract language
may be needed and requested a copy of the current contract. E. Kane provided
explanation of contract language in terms of payment due to artists when
inclement weather arises but noted the contract does not address using the gallery
space as a back-up at this time.
5. Update on the Selection of Artists for the Initial Point Gallery Schedule 2022
N. Schofield reported that the Subcommittee discussed upcoming gallery artists
and worked on filling the 2022 exhibit calendar and creating list of new artists to
contact.
Update: Events & Outreach Subcommittee
6. Minutes from July 26, 2021 Events & Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
L. Mauldin gave a synopsis of the Subcommittee meeting minutes (see Agenda
Item #7 and Agenda Item #8).
7. Activities Planned for Art Week 2021
L. Mauldin reported groups are lined up to present small classes during Art Week
and locations for Art week activities have been selected.
8. Scheduled Performers for Concerts on Broadway
L. Mauldin reported that all bands are booked but working on getting the openers
scheduled.
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Update: Public Art Subcommittee
9. Minutes from July 27, 2021 Public Art Subcommittee Meeting
J. Peters gave a synopsis of the Subcommittee meeting minutes (see Agenda Item
#10, Agenda Item #11, and Agenda Item #12) and noted majority of meeting spent
discussing Ten Mile Trailhead Project.
10. Ten Mile Trailhead Next Steps
J. Peters noted the Subcommittee clarified this project, talked through what went
wrong, and how to make the process more efficient in the future. J. Peters
explained the next Subcommittee meeting will be used to discuss the piece
selected and identify any desired amendments/changes to be discussed with the
artist. J. Peters will present final project design at a future MAC meeting.
11. Meridian Mural Series Next Steps
A. Belnap reported the Meridian Cycles property mural artist is preparing to do
installation in September. A. Belnap reported that she is still waiting to hear from
the Boise Co-op Meridian property owners regarding the easement agreement. E.
Kane confirmed she has been in touch with the property owners’ lawyers and will
give them a date to respond on their final decision. A. Belnap will ask Finance
about impact of not having a commitment prior to the end of the current Fiscal
Year in terms of allotted money for this project. A. Belnap reported that the
Meridian Library District’s new Unbound library branch has provided a soft
agreement to be the next mural location so Subcommittee will draft agreement
and plan to start design process this Fall.
12. Public Art Plan Next Steps
J. Peters reported Subcommittee working through the Plan by identifying planning
pieces. J. Peters noted Subcommittee will have a workshop in October to discuss
ideas and structure for where Subcommittee sees public art in Meridian in the
future, and opportunity to brainstorm.
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
13. Administrative Update: Roles and Responsibilities of the Meridian Arts
Commission and the Arts & Culture Coordinator
Presentation given by E. Kane, Deputy City Attorney (see attachment)
B. Griffith opened the floor for questions.
L. Taylor expressed concern over City staff becoming part of the IPG selection
process and asked if this would be through expressed interest or simply delegated
to participate on selection committee. E. Kane responded that the City staff person
would be the Arts and Culture Coordinator serving as the voice of the City.
J. Peters requested explanation of what benefit E. Kane expects or problem that
would be solved by having a City staff member participate in deliberations. E. Kane
gave example of 2021 IPG submission review and the question of A. Belnap’s role
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in this process which sparked larger discussion of who does what and what are
next steps in MAC’s evolution.
J. Peters inquired what happens if MAC members and City staff member disagree
on something. E. Kane responded that this is still a collaboration and she is not
suggesting the Arts and Culture Coordinator would be in charge but would instead
have a vote and be included in the decision-making process and it would be
majority rules.
L. Mauldin requested to review the “Next Step Roles – IPG” slide and suggested a
shared role between Operational functions and the Subject Matter Expert
functions in the selection of artists. E. Kane amended the slide being reviewed –
bullet point under Operational functions changed from “Select artists from pool of
applications” to “Participate in selection of artists from pool of applications”.
B. Griffith stated that she feels the City staff person should be there to support the
Commissioners in their art selection roles.
T. Vannucci gave example of Disneyland Nighttime Parade in order to maintain
creative intent but meet operational goals. T. Vannucci stated that Commissioners
are the subject matter experts with both subjective and objective knowledge and
experience which helps the Operations fulfill the mission of the Executives.
T. Vannucci expressed concern that A. Belnap will be put in a bad position
between subject matter experts and Executives with E. Kane’s current proposal so
requested clarity in order to avoid this. L. Mauldin agreed with T. Vannucci that it
is not fair to A. Belnap. T. Vannucci stated he is not hearing a solution that
addresses how MAC truly collaborates with the City without putting the Arts and
Culture Coordinator in jeopardy. E. Kane responded and agreed with T. Vannucci
that MAC is more complex than some of the other City Commissions.
L. Taylor noted that ad hoc is not necessarily bad since MAC deals with subjective
matters and suggested MAC need not be so compartmentalized to avoid being
bound in objectivity.
J. Peters commented on impact to various City staff in terms of MAC’s projects.
Asked S. Siddoway and A. Belnap to comment on their vision of arts in Meridian
and thoughts on how to support that and if MAC can continue to dream big in light
of limited resources. S. Siddoway stated that he believes in MAC’s mission to
nurture the arts in Meridian and it’s his goal to help MAC be effective and efficient
in achieving that mission even with limited resources A. Belnap needs the ability
to work within the resources but that this should not stop conversations of what
might be because Parks and Recreation is a solution-oriented department. S.
Siddoway stated that he does not see this discussion about roles and
responsibilities as a means to take authority away from MAC, but need to clarify
and define A. Belnap’s role in MAC. Agrees with edit E. Kane made to “Next Step
Roles – IPG” slide.
N. Schofield wants to clarify are there Administrative functions or Operational
functions that the Commissioners could do more of to support the Arts and
Culture Coordinator or are Commissioners solely tasked with Subject Matter
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Expert functions. E. Kane responded that she is not closely involved enough to
provide that clarification so defers to the Arts and Culture Coordinator. A. Belnap
responded that her focus is to increase MAC’s and her position’s efficiency in order
to increase MAC’s effectiveness in terms of MAC’s mission.
J. Peters suggested the next step be discussions within each subcommittee about
where to find efficiencies and how to move forward operationally. L. Mauldin and
B. Griffith both agreed with J. Parker’s suggested next steps. E. Kane stated that no
formal vote necessary to approve next steps – just need Commission’s consensus.
NEXT MEETING - October 14, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
L. Mauldin made motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by J. Cavaness-Williams.
All ayes
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PRELIMINARY - not final until after Audit January 2022
Total YTD Budget
Budget Actual Remaining
REVENUES
Donations/Sponsorships
Concerts on Broadway 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ -$
Initial Point Gallery -$
Traffic Box Wraps - MDC 2,620.00$
Traffic Box Wraps - Grant funding 1,080.00$ 1,080.00$ -$
TOTAL REVENUE 11,080.00$ 13,700.00$ -$
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$ 6,795.30$ 3,204.70$
Performing Arts 7,000.00$ 6,331.00$ 669.00$
Initial Point Gallery 700.00$ 41.50$ 658.50$
School Dist Art Show Awards 50.00$ 50.00$
Art Week 2,800.00$ 750.00$ 2,050.00$
Public/Private Mural Program -$ -$
Public Art Plan Consultant & Final Document -$
Other Expenses**950.00$ 127.99$ 822.01$
**May include expenses associated with the Dairy Days Art Show and/or Art Week
SUBTOTAL 23,500.00$ 14,045.79$ 9,454.21$
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Art in Public Places Mural series (Carryforward) 21,300.00$ 6,000.00$ 15,300.00$
MAPS - Traffic Box Wraps -$ -$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks (Carryforward)28,096.00$ 4,120.00$ 23,976.00$
MAPS - Public Art/Signage in Parks 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$
TOTAL PUBLIC ART PROJECTS 99,396.00$ 10,120.00$ 89,276.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES 122,896.00$ 24,165.79$ 98,730.21$
FY2021 Budget to Actual Comparison
10/12/2021 1 of 1 FY21 Summary8
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City Of Meridian
Posted General Ledger Transactions
Effective Date Transaction Description ID Amount
3/1/2021 pay #1 Meridian classroom virtual performances TREASURE VALLEY CHIL 2,331.00
3/1/2021 POSTAGE USE, February 2021 PITNEY RESERVE 0.00
3/17/2021 Summer Theater in the Park sponsor pay #2 TREASURE VALLEY CHIL 1,000.00
3/24/2021 post-it notes - qty 1 pk OFFICE DEPOT 12.99
3/31/2021 VISA-BOISE BISTRO MARKET- lunch for MAC Special
Meeting Public Art Workshop on 3/27/21
BANK OF AMERICA VISA 115.00
4/22/2021 pay #1 initial designs for mural series BEN KONKOL 500.00
4/22/2021 Recode: BEN KONKOL pay #1 initial designs for mural
series AP21-0578 -55181 to 55185
(500.00)
4/22/2021 Recode: BEN KONKOL pay #1 initial designs for mural
series AP21-0578 -55181 to 55185
500.00
4/26/2021 pay #1 for Boise Coop Mural SECTOR SEVENTEEN 2,000.00
5/31/2021 VISA-Amazon.com 2R1685OD2- labels for Initial Point
Gallery - qty 2 boxes
BANK OF AMERICA VISA 41.50
6/1/2021 Summer Theater in the Park Sponsor, Show 2 TREASURE VALLEY CHIL 1,000.00
6/1/2021 Summer Theater in the Park Sponsor, Show 3 TREASURE VALLEY CHIL 1,000.00
6/16/2021 Summer Theater in the Park Sponsor, Show 4 TREASURE VALLEY CHIL 1,000.00
6/25/2021 pay #2 for Boise Coop Mural design SECTOR SEVENTEEN 2,000.00
7/1/2021 Meridian Cycles mural final design BEN KONKOL 500.00
8/28/2021 Concerts on Broadway sound equpment & crew 8/28/21 AMPLIFIED PRODUCTION 2,384.23
8/2/2021 Stipend for Ten Mile Trailhead Proposal Per RFP
Solicitation
MCCALL STUDIOS 500.00
8/2/2021 Stipend for Ten Mile Trailhead Proposal Per RFP
Solicitation
STUDIO CAPACITOR 500.00
8/5/2021 Stipend for Ten Mile Trailhead Proposal Per RFP
Agreement
INMAN, STEPHANIE 500.00
8/31/2021 VISA-Subway 5432- Food and beverages for Concert on
Broadway performers 8/28/21
BANK OF AMERICA VISA 214.27
8/31/2021 VISA-WAL-MART #2508- Heavy Duty garbage bags for
Concerts on Broadway 8/28/21
BANK OF AMERICA VISA 6.27
9/1/2021 Kings of Swing band performance 8/28/21 Concerts on
Broadway
KINGS OF SWING 2,000.00
9/11/2021 Concerts on Broadway band performance 9/11/21 BILLY BLUES 2,000.00
9/13/2021 Payment for 2 Art Week Classes 09/08/21/Reimb. for
Supplies for 50 people
ANGY EASEL PAINT 350.00
9/13/2021 Payment for Art Week Class 09/11/21/Reimb. for Art
Supplies for Class
FLOWER 175.00
9/13/2021 Payment for Art Week Classes 09/09/21 DANCE ARTS ACADEMY 75.00
9/20/2021 VISA-Subway 5432- dinner for 9/11/21 Concerts on
Broadway musicians & sound crew
BANK OF AMERICA VISA 190.53
9/30/2021 Art Week Chalk Art Competition Award: Adult LAMB, LACEY 50.00
9/30/2021 Art Week Chalk Art Competition Award: High School
(Mystery Card team)
KING, HALLEY 25.00
9/30/2021 Art Week Chalk Art Competition Award: Youth COLLETT, COURTNEY 50.00
9/30/2021 Art Week Chalk Competition Award: High School
(Mystery Card team)
LORDS, ARIN 25.00
9/1/2021 Meridian Cycles mural design BEN KONKOL 1,000.00
9/16/2021 traffic boxes for West Ada School District - qty 5 SIGNS ETC 2,620.00
10/12/2021 1 of 1 Expense detail 9
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P L E I N A I R
P A I N T E R S
O F I D A H O
Oct 1- Nov 4, 2021
M I L L E R
M A D E
P O T T E R Y
INITIAL POINT
GALLERY PRESENTS
Meridian City Hall,
Third Floor, 8am-5pm
&
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Art Week Recap:
Art Week
Art Drop
Free Art Classes
North African Dance: 4/4
Painting with the Angry Easel: 39/50
Sparkle Sprouts: 5/10
Poetry: 0/2
Instructor canceled
Basic Floral Design: 16/17
Chalk Art Competition
10 registrations
2 virtual submissions
5 no shows
5 walk ins
3 adults
3 high school students
6 youth
Saturday Art Market
No registrations
Art Sip
Lizzie hosted, about 15 visitors
Community Art Party
500+ attendees
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Marketing:
Social media posts on Facebook- City of Meridian, Meridian Parks &
Recreation, Meridian Arts Commission
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater ad in program
Graphic in Parks & Recreation Activity Guide
City Newsletter
Radio announcement
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Concerts on Broadway Recap:
August 28
Performer: Kings of Swing
Attendance: ~175 people
Food Truck: none
September 11
Performer: Billy Blues Band
Attendance: ~90 people
Food Truck: Street Tacos a la Cruz
September 25
Performers: Malinda DeBry & The Boise River Band, Oinkari Basque
Dancers, Mariachi Sol de Acapulco, and Cecilia Violetta Lopez
Attendance: ~150 people
Food Truck: no show, Street Tacos a la Cruz
Marketing:
Social media posts on Facebook- City of Meridian, Meridian Parks &
Recreation, Meridian Arts Commission
City Newsletter
Graphic in Parks & Recreation Activity Guide
FB Event
Lawn signs in Kleiner Park, Settlers Park, Reta Huskey Park, Storey Park
Radio announcement
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To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Thomas Vannucci
_____ Bobby Gaytan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from October 19, 2021 Subcommittee Meeting
ACTION ITEMS
2. Review and Approve Updated Design for Ten Mile Trailhead by Stephanie Inman
REPORTS
3. Update: Meridian Mural Series Location Search
4. Update: Public Art Plan
5. Announcement: Adjustments to Arts Commission Leadership
6. Inclusivity Highlight: Indigenous Art and Artists
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NEXT MEETING - January 18, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from September 21, 2021 Public Art Subcommittee Meeting L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by T. Vannucci All ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Location Identification for Sector Seventeen Mural Design A. Belnap reviewed all properties suggested by the Subcommittee and requested a vote. Life Church: 1 vote Fred Meyer: 4 votes Winco: 0 votes Mt. View Landscaping: 0 votes D&B Supplies: 6 votes Business complex off Meridian: 4 votes
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Confirmed ranking within the Subcommittee: 1. D&B Supply 2. Albertsons 3. Fred Mayer 4. Business complex off Meridian A. Belnap will reach out to the businesses one by one and report back to the Subcommittee. 3. Review and Provide Feedback for the Drafted Outline of the Guide to Meridian Public Art Document A. Belnap explained the drafted outline for the Public Art Plan to the Subcommittee, asking for the feedback of the Subcommittee on the draft. L. Taylor expressed she thought it was all a bit too much, might overcomplicate the idea. J. Peters brought up the examples of other city’s plans and how in-depth they go, usually becoming 40+ pages long. B. Griffith stated that she felt the plan would answer any questions anyone has related to public art in Meridian. R. Wardle agreed that all the documents separately seem overwhelming, but when put together in a single document with an index is better to manage. T. Vannucci warned to beware of the passive voice- look for a more active, specific voice- “do x to achieve y.” He also suggested to add a measurement tool. A. Belnap will fill out the draft and the Subcommittee will plan a workshop for the first half of January.
REPORTS 4. Update: Meridian Mural Series- Unbound Location A. Belnap will follow up during the month. 5. Update: Meridian Cycles Mural Unveiling All commissioners are invited to the unveiling scheduled for November 2 at 5:00pm. The McKennas from Meridian Cycles are planning on catering a mingle afterwards and A. Belnap is putting together a short program. A media announcement will go out the week before, A. Belnap will advertise via social media as well. 6. Update: Ten Mile Trailhead Public Art Installation A. Belnap is communicating with Stephanie about the Subcommittee’s suggestions for a revised design. She will be able to present at the November or December meeting. 7. Inclusivity Highlight: Women in Public Art J. Peters reviewed the articles and resources she put together for the Subcommittee.
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NEXT MEETING - November 16, 2021
ADJOURNMENT L. Taylor made motion to adjourn, seconded by R. Wardle All ayes Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm
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MEMO TO PUBLIC ART
SUBCOMMITTEE
Topic: Inclusivity Highlight- Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Indigenous communities are using public art to
celebrate their culture, spark conversations about the historic and current treatment of
Indigenous peoples, and demand justice. Consider the issues of representation of Native
Americans in art and access to opportunities to create art. How can public art support social
justice movements and breathe new life into ancient cultures that have survived for thousands of
years?
The purpose of these videos and articles is to:
• Become familiar with contemporary Indigenous artists and learn how they are preserving
Indigenous culture and history through art
Indigenous artists give traditional monuments a dramatic overhaul
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/native-american-street-art-1757085
Centering Justice: Indigenous Artists’ Perspectives on Public Art | NEFA
Seattle is seeing a surge of Indigenous public art | Crosscut
Indigenous Art | City of Surrey
Indigenous public art
https://montecristomagazine.com/arts/find-vancouvers-vivid-outdoor-indigenous-art
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