2023-03-09 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, March 09, 2023 at 3:30 AM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor _____ Patrick O'Leary
_____ Jessica Peters, Chair _____ Bobby Gaytan
_____ Natalie Schofield, Vice Chair _____ Hannah Scoville
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Draft Minutes From the February 9, 2023 Meridian Arts Commission
Meeting
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Approval of Financial Statement
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Discuss Scoring Results and Recommend Awards for Request for Proposals:
Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects
4. Volunteer: Three Arts Commissioners Needed to Judge West Ada School District
Show on April 11, 2023 at 10AM
REPORTS [ACTION ITEM]
5. Updates: Public Art Projects: Discovery Park Public Art Projects, Transit Shelters
with VRT, Mural Install at Pool, Mural Ribbon Cuttings (Scheduled May 19 at the
Pool and Tully Skatepark), Public Art Master Plan, Two Year Workplan Draft in
Progress ~ Cassandra Schiffler, Arts and Culture Coordinator
6. Update: Initial Point Gallery: Current Exhibit: Mark Shawver solo exhibit
"Yesterday & Today": Opening Reception March 7 (Host: Jessica); Upcoming
Exhibit: "Let the Sun Shine" Treasure Valley Artist Alliance Group Show: Opening
Reception April 4 (Host: Lizzie) ~ Lizzie Taylor, IPG Subcommittee Chair
7. Recognition: Meridian Artist and IPG Volunteer Joyce Green's Inclusion in the
American Watercolor Society's 156th International Exhibit in New York City ~
Lizzie Taylor, IPG subcommittee Chair
8. Inclusivity Highlight: March Inclusivity Highlight ~ Natalie Schofield, Meridian
Arts Commission Vice Chair
NEXT MEETING - April 13, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
Meridian Arts Commission 2023 All Commission Goals and Priorities
Support the completion of the Meridian Mural Series at the WARD pool
Support the completion of “Water Metrics” artwork at Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub
Public Art Project
Program monthly Initial Point Gallery exhibits, host opening receptions, and market yearly
Call-to-Artists, with a selection panel for new exhibits
Increase inclusive programming through representation of diverse populations and
marketing to underserved and underrepresented populations
Engage the community through Art Week in 2023 and participate in programming and
marketing events
Support Concerts on Broadway Series in 2023
Pursue development and completion of a Public Art Plan FY23/24 through researching
options for help from professional public arts contractor(s)
Maintain existing Traffic Box Series; select artworks, approve locations, and commission
installation of new traffic box wraps
Use new Call for Performing Arts Projects to facilitate selection process to support youth
performing arts programs through partnership and fiscal support of performing arts
projects
Support the Development of the Discovery Park Phase 2 Public Art Project
Present 2023 Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts
Develop a prioritization list of ongoing and future Public Art Projects