Liberty Arts Commission
Meeting Summary
January
10, 2008 6:00 p.m.
The Liberty
Arts Commission met on Thursday,
January 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room of City
Hall. Present were commissioners Chery Holtman, Richard Held, Juarenne Hester,
Heather Jones, Greg Duncan, Laura Moore, Steve Smith, and staff liaison Jonna
Wensel.
Chairperson
Chery Holtman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked that the meeting summary of November 8, 2007 be approved. Laura Moore moved to
approve the summary as submitted, and Juarenne Hester seconded the motion,
which was carried unanimously.
Cover
Art Contest
Ms. Wensel
reported that 26 entries had been received, 13 of them in the Youth category.
She asked that a jury be appointed, and a date set for the presentation of the
awards. Commissioners recommended six local artists, three of whom will jury
the artwork. It was decided that three first place winners will be chosen, with
each to be awarded $100 in Chamber Cash. One second place winner would be
awarded $50 in Chamber Cash, and one third place winner would be awarded $25 in
Chamber Cash. Each winner will also receive a certificate with the LAC logo,
and each participant will receive a letter of thanks and invitation to the awards
reception.
It was
suggested that the awards reception be held on February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, before the regular City Council
meeting, and that the awards be televised on Channel 2. City staff will
organize the exhibit in the foyer of City Hall.
Review
of Artists’ Mixer
The
November 14 Artists Mixer was deemed a success, by the number and variety of
people who attended and the length of time they stayed. Ms. Moore asked if
another mixer should be scheduled, this time for the board members of arts
organizations. There was general agreement to hold another mixer, and to
include board members of the Chamber, Historic Downtown Liberty, department
chairs from WJC, and the public schools.
Ms. Hester
asked if the same format would be used, and suggested that the groups be mixed
to prevent members of the same boards from congregating at the same tables. Ms.
Moore said attendees could RSVP and be assigned to a specific discussion group.
Mr. Held
asked what would be done with the information and suggestions gathered at
another such event. Ms. Jones suggested that the commission review the notes
from the previous mixer and choose some action points to discuss at the next
meeting.
Ms. Moore
said that she and Ms. Murray would look at dates in March. Mr. Held offered the
Steeple Inn for the mixer.
Ruth Moore Park
Discussion
of this item was continued to the next meeting.
Roundabouts
in the Liberty Triangle
Ms. Holtman
presented some ideas that she had found in her research of public art, and
commented that issues such as ownership, maintenance, liability, and a budget
would need to be discussed in addition to the design. She suggested that a
local artist or the WJC art department be commissioned to create a piece.
Ms. Hester
suggested that a Request for Proposals or a Call for Artists be distributed.
Specifics such as scale and budget, however, would need to be included in the
RFP, which are as yet unknown. Ms. Jones said she would ask Mr. Gilgus about
the process used by Lee’s
Summit.
Other
Business
Mr. Smith
asked if there was an area for graffiti art in Liberty. Ms. Jones suggested the old amphitheater at Bennett Park,
near the skate park. Members agreed this is a project they would like to
pursue, and would consult with the parks department.
Ms. Jones
asked about the Tree Painting project, and if it is still going to happen. Ms.
Hester said that she would follow up on the status of the trees at the Clayview
site. Ms. Moore suggested they proceed with the project, even if the Clayview
site is no longer available, and to engage the services of Jean van Harlingen.
Ms. Holtman said she would contact Ms. van Harlingen to find out her fee.
Ms. Hester
asked what happened to the Read Liberty project, as it seems there has been no
action taken by the library to organize it. Ms. Moore said she would follow up
with the library to find out if they intend to do it, and if not Ms. Hester
said she would take up the project.
Ms. Wensel
reported that Becky Flook has resigned from the LAC. The mayor is aware of the
open seat and is seeking a replacement. She presented the 2008 Community Arts
Calendar and encouraged the members to present any other items that had been omitted.
The
commission moved to change the date of the next meeting from February 14 to
February 7.
Mr. Smith
moved to continue the election of the chair and vice-chair to the February
meeting. Ms. Hester seconded the motion, and all agreed.
Adjournment
Ms. Holtman
adjourned the meeting at 7:33
p.m.
Note the
date change of the next meeting: February 7, 2008.
