Min - Public Art Committee - 2010 - 04/20 - RegularPUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 2010 - 6:30 P.M.
Present:
Committee Members:
Jane Bennett, Chair
Brad Greene
Ann Carroll
David Baldwin
Denise Gilbert
Karis Jones
City Staff,
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation
Lydia Nance, Senior Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation
Guests:
Me[ha Alsobrook-Leadership Allen class member
Can Alsobrook- resident
Members Absent:
Emile Carriere
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the committee members present, the regular meeting of the Public Art
Committee was called to order by Chair Bennett at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the
Parks and Recreation Conference Room at 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas
1. Approve minutes from the February 16, 2010 Regular Meeting.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by committee
member Carroll, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept
minutes from the February 16, 2010 regular meeting as presented.
Discussion Items
2. Receive update on the City Hall Public Art Project
Lori Smeby informed the committee that the two finalist artist were in the development stage of
their concepts for the project Interviews of both artists would be conducted by the selection
panel at 3 and 4 p.m. on Thursday. May 6, 2010. The interviews will be posted as a public
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meeting, however the process will be conducted by the panel and no other questions or comments
will be entertained. Each artist will be given 30 minutes to present their concept, after which the
panel will ask their questions. If the panel makes a selection, it will be presented at the May
meeting for committee approval to submit to the City Council, possibly at a June meeting. The
members then briefly discussed how the March public meeting went.
3. Discuss project idea for `Blue House"- current Allen Arts Alliance office
Member Gilbert voiced the concern that the Arts Alliance board would likely rather see an from
within Allen at this location. Lori Smeby reminded the committee that in previous discussions,
the concept of bringing in existing art that artists wished to showcase, perhaps as a temporary
exhibit had focused on this location. There would still be a selection process involved. A
discussion of the possibilities of approaching the various local artist groups to gauge their interest
was held. An apparent hesitancy to participate that has been voiced by the main local group was
brought up, and the members discussed how to involve these artists in ground up projects, where
more time is available, due to that being their main concern. Also discussed was how to educate
the artists on the process. It was pointed out that Public Art is its own special niche due to the
time consumption, and many artists are hesitant to participate due to that. Chair Bennett asked
Member Gilbert that if the committee felt there was not a viable artist within Allen, then would
the Arts Alliance be agreeable to outside artists. Member Gilbert felt that would be likely. Chair
Bennett asked Member Gilbert to gauge the Arts Alliances' thoughts on the project idea, and their
interest. Mrs. Smeby pointed out that whatever was placed at the location, consideration would
have to be given as to funding, as there is not currently funding for bases or support elements for
sculptures or other items that call for such. However support would be available, similar to other
projects. Member Gilbert felt the Alliance would be willing to partner, and would further gauge
the interest in that concern as well.
4. Items of Interest
a. Items for Future Agendas
1. Update on Fire Station #5 project
2. Update on Public Art map if available
3. Update on City Hall Project
b. Next meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
5. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this I8i day of May 2010.
Jane Ben It, tier cArad Greene, Secretary