2022-04-19 Public Art Committee
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Raeya Wardle
_____ Jessica Peters
_____ Bobby Gaytan, Chair
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from March 15, 2022 Public Art Committee Meeting
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Updates: Mural Series at unBound Library and Pool, Five Mile Creek Pathway
Trailhub RFQ + RFP, Tully Skate Park Mural Project
3. Update: Public Art Plan
4. Discuss: Drafted Budget for Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS)
ACTION ITEMS
5. Discuss and Recommend: Logo for Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS)
NEXT MEETING - May 17, 2022
Future Meeting Topics: Traffic Box Selections for 2022 from the 2021-2023 Artwork
Repository
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x___ Lizzie Taylor __x___ Raeya Wardle
__x___ Jessica Peters
__x___ Bobby Gaytan, Chair
City Staff in attendance: Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from March 15, 2022 Public Art Committee Meeting – R. Wardle motioned
to approve the minutes; L. Taylor seconded, all ayes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Updates: Mural Series at unBound Library and Pool, Five Mile Creek Pathway
Trailhub RFQ + RFP, Tully Skate Park Mural Project
The artists and unBound library representatives have meeting scheduled this Friday
4/22 to review three Key Detail designs
City drafted MOU with WARD regarding the Meridian Pool mural and will be on the
next meeting agenda (date TBD or at their regularly scheduled meeting in August)
Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub RFQ + RFP – MAC approved; Cassandra working to
get the thumbs up with Procurement
Tully Skate Park Mural Project – B. Gaytan proposed calling it a youth mural
apprenticship, rather than a call to artists; Miguel Almeida has verbally agreed to
serve as the artist; Cassandra is working on the professional service agreement
and the youth call.
3. Update: Public Art Plan
C. Schiffler believes that the City recognized the need for a professional organization to
assist with the public art plan but stated a budget amendment would not be
approved this FY; the timeline will be extended to accommodate budget needs and
staffing (revisit completing the plan in April 2023)
4. Discuss: Drafted Budget for Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS)
Budgets for FY22-25 presented with no changes suggested
Highlights/ideas:
Saving up for completing the Five Mile Pathway Trailhub project in FY23, a
large Discovery Park project in FY24; possible project with the Cherry library in
FY25
Quick project budgeted for FY23, could be rotating sculpture program, the city
would build pedestals and rent sculptures for a specified period (up to 2 years)
and the artists could sell
Future mural projects idea: Freak Alley-type project on building on Fairview
btw Main Street and Meridian Rd; Temporary mural festival; Boise Mural
Project
Create more opportunities for artists
Public art at Orchard Branch, Cherry Lane, South Meridian
Murals at baseball diamond dugouts and park restrooms
ACTION ITEMS
5. Discuss and Recommend: Logo for Meridian Art in Public Spaces (MAPS)
Four logo ideas presented, to be used on traffic boxes and other public art projects
Bobby to adjust options 2 and 3 based on feedback in the meeting; committee will vote
at next meeting
NEXT MEETING - May 17, 2022
Future Meeting Topics: Traffic Box Selections for 2022 from the 2021-2023 Artwork
Repository
ADJOURNMENT – L. Taylor motioned to adjourn, J. Peters seconded the motion, all ayes
BY DONATION
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JUMP • BOISE
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proudly present
supported by
Written by Kate Haderlie
Based on the children’s book by
David Shannon
Additional details available on our website
Produced through special arrangement - All rights reserved
Performance is ASL interpreted
We invite the community to bring shade,
umbrellas, camp chairs, blankets, and
a picnic to enjoy while watching.
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The Musical
STRIPES
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Ameerah Bader
Still Life, Still Here Week 24
April Davis
Crashing Waves
Catherine Crews
Bluebird
Cindi Walton
Into the Blue
Dave English
Brock
Hallie Maxwell
Sunset on the Seine
Lisa Flowers Ross
Indian Summer
Lupe Galvan
Deer at Dusk
The images shown here are cropped. To see the full image, please contact 489-0399 or mac@meridiancity.org | 6/15/2021
Joyce Green
Jerseys in Idaho
2021-2023 Image Repository: TRAFFIC BOX COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
2021 wrapped by MAC 2021 wrapped by MAC
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Marne Elmore
Billy
Mary Gardiner
Splash
Miguel Almeida
Somos Idaho
Rachel Linquist
At the Keys
Rosa Cruz
Cocoon of Inclusion
Stephanie Inman
High Desert
Tran Tran
Drama Sky
The images shown here are cropped. To see the full image, please contact 489-0399 or mac@meridiancity.org | 6/15/2021
Tisha Johnson
She Took TIme
2021 wrapped by MAC
2021 wrapped by MAC 2021 wrapped by MAC
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Meridian Arts Commission Award Winners
West Ada District Art Show
Elementary:
Jocelyn Irvin
4th Grade
Hunter Elementary
“Splendor Sunset”
Nathan Lee
4th Grade
Paramount Elementary
“Robot City”
Middle School:
Ashley Lian
8th Grade
Galileo STEM Academy
“Illumination”
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High School:
2-D
Kennedi Brown
12th Grade
Mountain View High School
“My Identity Spread”
3-D
Elizabeth Steed
11th Grade
Eagle High School
“Bjorn’s Journal
Photo
Elsa Lindh
11th
Renaissance High School
“Reflections”
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https://www.idahohumanities.org/programs/smithsonian -exhibits/
The IHC is now accepting applications to host an exhibit from the
Smithsonian Institution! This brand-new exhibit will visit six Idaho
communities beginning May 2023. IHC covers all expenses including
shipping, publicity, travel to two workshops, and provides $1,500 for
programming.
Spark! explores what ignites innovation. Themes include the spirit of
ingenuity, creativity, resiliency, and optimism. Stories in the exhibit are
exclusively from rural communities across the U.S. and will feature new
and exciting ways to interact, including augmented reality. It is also the
first Smithsonian Museum on Main street exhibit to be entirely
bilingual (English and Spanish).
Deadline to apply:
6/15/2022 Noon MT
IHC Staff Visits:
6/15/2022 – 8/1/2022
Selection Date:
8/1/2022
Exhibition Tour:
5/20/2023 – 3/3/2024
Please Contact:
Doug Exton, Program Officer
Idaho Humanities Council
doug@idahohumanities.org
Apply Today
All organizations across Idaho are welcome to apply!
IHC is especially interested in receiving applications from rural
communities with populations under 20,000.
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About Spark! Places of Innovation
Experience the distinctive
combinations of places,
people, and circumstances
that generate innovation
and invention in rural
communities. Spark! is
inspired by a National
Museum of American
History exhibit. This
traveling exhibit explores
the real stories of small-
town innovation and
invention, told by diverse
voices. The powerful
stories are enhanced with
photos and objects from
communities across the
country.
Rather than tell visitors about innovation, Spark! will show what innovation looks like in
rural America with photographs, interactive components, objects, videos, and
augmented reality. Case studies of rural innovation will give visitors the chance to
consider how leaders approach challenges, how success is fostered, and how
innovation impacts the future of communitie s. The goal is to inspire visitors to consider
how the exhibit themes apply to their own towns and to look at the following questions:
• What is the role of creative thinkers and inventors in a town?
• What resources do towns have for innovation and invention?
• How important is the role of self-expression and openness to change?
• How does a place encourage risk-taking?
• How can diversity spark innovation?
Learn more about the exhibit and view downloadable resources here:
https://museumonmainstreet.org/spark
Learn more about the inspiration behind Spark!:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/places-invention
“The story of human history is written in
inventions and innovations. People are
problem- solvers. Sometimes we invent. More
often, we innovate—we introduce a fresh idea
or an invention into use in some way that
creates a new way of doing or thinking.
Invention can happen anywhere and it’s
happening right now in small towns across
America. Rural Americans are creating new
products, taking risks, meeting challenges
together, and seizing upon exciting
opportunities that change local life and
sometimes reach far beyond.”
-Smithsonian Institute
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What is Included?
• All shipping costs to and from the venue
• All costs for two community representatives to attend two
programming workshops in Boise
• All costs for two community representatives to attend an
Installation workshop at the first host site
• $1,500 to assist with supplemental programming
• Publicity materials including postcards, posters, banners, and
more
• Consulta tion with scholars to develop local humanities
programming
Funding Eligibility
Idaho tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions
are eligible to apply. Although universities and colleges are eligible to apply, it is
strongly encouraged to both partner with and apply through other local nonprofits and
demonstrate a large non-campus audience. All organizations are required to have a
valid SAM number. This is a 12-digit alphanumeric identifier. You can get this at
www.sam.gov.
Special consideration may be given based on the following:
• Organizations serving rural counties as defined by the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare.
• Communities who have a population under 20,000.
• Organizations who reach new and/or underserved audiences.
o “Underserved audiences” is defined as remote populations, seniors,
people with African, Latino, Asian, Arab, and/or Native
American/indigenous descent, People with Disabilities, New Americans
(Immigrants, Refugees, First Generation Americans), Low-Income, and
LGBTQIA+.
• Sites that collectively represent a broad geographic reach across Idaho.
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Venue Requirements
The venue must meet all the following to be considered to host the exhibit:
1. The venue must have a minimum of 650 square feet of space for the exhibit.
2. The exhibit cannot be displayed in a hallway, alley, outdoors, or in a
tent/temporary building.
3. The exhibit must have staff watching during the entire time the exhibit is open
and may not be left unsupervised while open.
4. The exhibit must be locked and secure at the end of the day (when public cannot
access the exhibit).
5. There may not be direct sunlight in the exhibit space. You must diffuse the
sunlight in the space if there is any.
6. The venue space may not exceed 80 degrees the entire time the exhibit is in the
space.
7. The venue space must be ADA compliant.
8. The venue space will need a minimum of about 8'6" ceiling height clearance.
9. You will need about 50 square feet of storage for the exhibit crates.
Tour Schedule
Applicants will be required to choose the top three dates that work the best for them
based on the schedule below:
Venue 1
•5/20/23 -
7/1/23
Venue 2
•7/8/23 -
8/19/23
Venue 3
•8/26/23 -
10/7/23
Venue 4
•10/14/23 -
11/25/23
Venue 5
•12/2/23 -
1/13/24
Venue 6
•1/20/24 -
3/2/24
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Programming Requirements
All host sites will be required to have additional programs open to the public. These
programs should tie themes from Spark! to the host community with a focus on
humanities topics. Programs may be either in person or virtual, and it is encouraged to
have programming leading up to, during, and in the weeks after the exhibit is in your
community.
Examples of programs include:
• Oral history collection with community engagement
• Lecture/presentation/discussion series
• Digital and audio programs such as podcasts and interactive websites
• Site-based exhibits exploring the theme of innovation
How to Apply
Applications will only be received electronically through our grant system. Paper
applications will not be accepted. You may find the link on the Museum on Main street
page of our website: https://www.idahohumanities.org/programs/smithsonian -exhibits/
Note on Cost Share/Match
All projects require a one-to-one match. For Museum on Main Street, this means you
will need to have $1,500 or greater provided to receive the $1,500 award from the IHC.
The match can be from either in-kind service (such as volunteer hours or venue
rentals), salaries/wages, or cash. The match can be made by any combination of these
three.
You will not need to show this match during the application process, as Doug Exton will
meet with selected sites on how best to record and report this figure.
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Note on Allowable Costs
Selected sites will receive $1,500 in addition to the exhibit. The grant funds may only be
used for allowable costs.
Unallowable costs include:
• Projects that involve direct action or the planning of direct action to resolve social
issues of public policy or public concern
• Projects that influence an audience toward a single position or present a one -
sided, uncritical treatment of an issue
• Building construction, acquisition, or restoration costs (including historical
preservation costs)
• Costs related to political action or advocacy
• The creation or performance of art (i.e., painting, dance, or theater)
• Expenses incurred before the grant period
• Purchase of real property
• Alcohol
• Scholarships and awards
• Museum acquisitions
Need Help?
IHC Staff are happy to help and provide guidance via phone, email, or Zoom. No
question is too small or too large, so don’t hesitate. It is best to reach out via email first,
as some IHC staff are working remotely and will have a longer delay in returning phone
calls. Staff comments and feedback are based solely on prior experience and following
the suggestions does not guarantee funding.
Spark: Places of Innovation has been made possible in Idaho by the Idaho Humanities
Council
Spark: Places of Innovation is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between
the Smithsonian Institution and the state humanities councils across the country.
Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress
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