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Home My WebLink About2023-12-14 ACC MinutesAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall - Community Room Thursday, December 14, 2023 4:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission October 26, 2023 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Murals and Way'nding at 50th and France VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Update on Art Center Colocation with Hennepin County Library Southdale B.2023 ACC Workplan Updates C.2024 Work Plan VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta4 Comments A.Upcoming ACC Meetings and Events B.Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli'cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission October 26, 2023 Action, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Please approve the meeting minutes from the Oct. 26 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission. INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the Arts and Culture Commission meeting minutes from October 26, 2023. ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission October 26, 2023 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, October 26, 2023 I. Call To Order Vice-Chair Westlund called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Amlaw, Curtin, Faeth, Fram, Scully, Student Commissioner Li, Commissioner Zbaren, and Chair Westlund. Commissioner Stemmler arrived at 4:43 Staff Present: Parks Director Perry Vetter, Staff Liaison Laura Fulton III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Faeth to approve the meeting agenda of the October 26, 2023 meeting, seconded by Scully. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Curtin to approve the September 14, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Zbaren. Motion carried. V. Special Recognition A. Commissioners introduced themselves to our new Student Commissioner, Lexi Li VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 meeting schedule • Commission discussed and agreed upon meeting dates for 2024. B. 2023 ACC Workplan Updates • Initiative 1.1.1: Grandview Public Art i. No update at this time. • Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices i. Stemmler reported that the report will be presented to the City Council at the November Council meeting. • Initiative 1.1.3: Public Art Incorporated in Planning and Development i. No updates at this time, initiative is on hold. • Initiative 1.1.4: New Art Center i. Fulton reported on the progress of meetings with Hennepin County as related to schematic design. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: ii. Vetter reported that Hennepin County will be presenting to the Planning Commission about land use at the Southdale site in November. iii. Commission members discussed how they can be helpful as the process continues. • Initiative 1.1.5: Utility Boxes i. Westlund presented the report on how initiative members choose the artists selected to be made into wraps. ii. Fulton presented that the utility box wrappings have begun and that one is up on Computer Ave. and that the student box at Cornelia will be installed soon. • Initiative 1.1.6: ACC Involvement at Performances on the Plaza and other Community Events i. Initiative is complete for 2024. • Initiative 1.1.7: Micro Grant Phase 2 i. Commissioner Faeth reported on her presentation to City Council. The initiative will be moving forward in 2024 and initiative group will work with city staff to initiate program. ii. Vetter discussed the Artwork and Décor Rubric that was created by the HRRC and ACC and is housed on the ACC webpage. Faeth discussed potentially modifying the rubric going forward. Commission members discussed how to use the rubric and any modifications going forward. VII. Chair and Member Comments A. Westlund reported on her presentation to the City Council about the 2024 workplan. VIII. Staff Comments A. Fulton discussed changes to the 2024 workplan as recommended by staff. Commission discussed changes and opportunities for the upcoming year. City Council will be voting on workplan items at their December meeting. B. Fulton reminded Commissioners to check meeting dates and mentioned upcoming classes at the Art Center. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Curtin to adjourn the October 26, 2023 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, seconded by Amlaw. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager Item Activity: Subject:Murals and Wayfinding at 50th and France Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Bill Neuendorf will be presenting an opportunity to Arts and Culture Commission surrounding murals and wayfinding opportunities in the 50th and France area. ATTACHMENTS: Description Murals and Wayfinding at 50th and France Wayfinding Murals at 50th & France Parking Facilities Discussion with: Edina Arts & Culture Commission December 14, 2023 Overview •The City and HRA own three public parking facilities at 50th & France •City and HRA are responsible for maintaining facilities so they function as an asset to business district and community •Funds available to improve aesthetics and wayfinding at strategic locations •2020 project that was deferred due to COVID 19 pandemic •Staff intends to contract for work in 2024 •Input and suggestions requested before staff moves ahead A r t i n P u b l i c P l A c e s The Locations Nolan Mains US Bank D’Amico Edina Theatre Edina Grill Pajarito W. 50 th Street France AvenueNorth Parking Center Parking South Parking Ewing Parking A D C B E F Objectives and LimitationsNolan Mains US Bank D’Amico Edina Theatre Edina Grill Pajarito W. 50 th Street France AvenueObjectives •Improve aesthetics •Improve wayfinding •Increase sense of warmth, welcoming and comfort •Provide sense of place •Promote local business district, local community and local culture •Others ?? Limitations •Do NOT name or identify individual businesses or products •Minimize vandalism and repair costs •NOT intended to be permanent; may change when outdated •Others ?? Existing Examples and New IdeasNolan Mains US Bank D’Amico Edina Grill W. 50 th Street France AvenueSAATCHI ART MOSAIC BUILDING UPTOWN CHRIS HAUSHARTER ALLISON PRICE “A” South Ramp –France Ave walkwayNolan Mains US Bank D’Amico Edina Theatre Edina Grill Pajarito W. 50 th Street France AvenueOpportunities & Goals •Beautify a dull walkway •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Approx 4’-9” high by 12 ft or wider) •On slanted plane •Concrete surface •Painted mural or printed graphic anticipated “B” South Ramp –50th St walkwayNolan Mains US Bank Lunds & Byerlys D’Amico Edina Theatre Edina Grill Pajarito W. 50 th Street France AvenueOpportunities & Goals •Engaging & interactive piece for “selfies” •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Approx 10’-2” wide by 10 ft high •Concrete surface •Painted mural anticipated “C” Center Ramp –plaza parking entranceNolan Mains US Bank Opportunities & Goals •Identify pedestrian entrance to public parking •Visible from interior and exterior •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Main wall approx 9’-6” wide by 17’-0” tall •Could be 1 - 5 walls •Concrete block & drywall surface •Painted mural or printed graphic anticipated Other walls: lower lobby 9’ w by 8’ high; lower stair 4’ by 8’; elevator wall 10’-6” w by 11 ‘ high; north wall 7’ w by 17’ high; south wall varies with slope of steps; 19’ wide with height ranging from 11’ to 17’ “D” Center Ramp –west parking entrance US Bank D’Amico Opportunities & Goals •Improve the warmth of the public hallway •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Lower approx 9 ft by 7 ft high •Mid approx. 9 ft by 9 ft high •Drywall & CMU surface •Painted mural anticipated •Need protection for frequent scraping •Could also include additional wayfinding sign at P1 level Mid Level Lower Level “E” Center Ramp –east parking entrance US Bank D’Amico Opportunities & Goals •Improve the warmth of the public hallway •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Approx 9 ft wide and 5 ft tall on lower portion plus 6 ft tall on upper portion •Drywall & CMU surface •Painted mural anticipated •Could also include wayfinding sign at P1 level Looking down from sidewalk Looking up from parking level “F” South Ramp –northwest stairway US Bank Opportunities & Goals •Identify pedestrian entrance to/from public parking •Visible from interior and exterior •Create a recognizable wayfinding marker •Approx 4 ft by 13 ft (upper) •Approx 5’-8” wide by 8’-6” high (lower) •Concrete block •Painted mural or printed graphic anticipated Premium parking The Process •Issue “request for ideas” to local and regional audience •Use “Better Together Edina” webpage and promote to regional artist community •Jury to review submissions and select artists and artistic themes •Including representatives from Arts & Culture Commission and 50th & France business district •Staff to work with selected artists to create final renderings and to install the work •Work completed Q2 and Q3 2024 •Anticipated Total budget NTE $30,000 Staff would like hear your suggestions, ideas and preferred level of involvement in this 2024 project Discussion … Artists? Medium? Culture and History? Themes? Engagement? Selection Process? Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Update on Art Center Colocation with Hennepin County Library Southdale Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Tracy Petersen will present updates on the colocation opportunity for the Edina Art Center and the Hennepin County Library. P lease see attachment. ATTACHMENTS: Description Update on the colocation of the EAC and the Hennepin County LIbrary Southdale EdinaMN.gov Edina Art Center Update Arts & Culture Commission December 14,2023 Library/Edina Art Center Overview •Hennepin County Project-responsibility of County w/ input and collaboration from city •Letter of Intent-city as tenant through long-term lease •7.75 acre site with 3 acres of green space- extension of library and art center •Edina Art Center located on second level of building •Guiding principles of project: Reparative, Educational, Engaging & Joyful Edina Art Center Spaces •Outdoor Classroom Space •Glass, Jewelry & Metal Studio •Handbuilding Studio •Medium & Large Studios •Makerspace •Kilns •Gallery •Gift Shop •Pre-Function Area •Gathering/Multipurpose Space •Wheel Studios •Glaze Bay VALUE TheCITYof EDINA Shared Opportunity TheCITYof EDINA Sketch Plan TheCITYof EDINA Sketch Plan TheCITYof EDINA Sketch Plan Library/Edina Art Center Timeline Next/ Steps •Continued Schematic Design Work •Partnership work with library staff on shared operations •Development of Business Plan Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2023 ACC Workplan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the updated Arts and Culture workplan for 2023. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 Workplan Updates Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2024 Work Plan Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the approved 2024 work plan for the Arts and Culture Commission. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2024 Work Plan Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming ACC Meetings and Events Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the 2024 meeting schedule for the Arts and Culture Commission. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming ACC meetings and events December 14, 2023 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor 2024 Meeting Schedule Information / Background: Historically, the Arts and Culture Commission has held their regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, 55424). For the 2024 calendar year, the regular meeting dates are as follows; January 25 February 22 March 28 April 25 May 23 June 27 July 25 August 22 September 26 October 24 ** November 21 ** December 19 ** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule. Date: December 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: IX.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the upcoming classes and family events coming up at the Edina Art Center. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming classes and events at the Edina Art Center December 14, 2023 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events Youth and Families Art Fusion Studio for Teens Wednesdays, January 10 – March 27, 4:30 – 6:30 Designed for Teens who love art, this program offers you an escape to the Edina Art Center! We’re offering time and space for you to practice your craft in the company of other teen artists like you. Each meeting will start with a different short lesson with a supportive mentor-teacher, followed by open studio time. With the teacher available for advice and consultation, you’ll be able to paint, draw, create digital artwork, and more. $95 Fashion and Costume Design, Ages 9 – 14 Mondays, January 22 & 29 What kind of outfit would you design for an imaginary character? In this class, we'll learn to draw all sorts of clothes, shoes and accessories to create styles that show off your character's personality! Instructor: Violet-Conchita Sunde. $45 Art Sampler for Kids, Ages 7 – 11 Wednesdays, January 24 – February 28, 4:45 – 5:45 Join us for a variety of lessons you may not get in school! Pop Art sculpting, plaster gauze mask making, watercolor landscape, Wayang Indonesian puppets and acrylic Impressionism painting are topics that will be covered over this 6-week session. Instructor: Mike Bedard. $65 Art: Try it Out! for Preschoolers Every Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 Use a variety of art materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture and collage to create unique projects! Ages 2 – 6, must be accompanied by a caregiver. Come when you can, week by week registration. $16 per session STAFF REPORT Page 2 Canvas Fun! Pet Portraits Monday, February 5, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dog, cat, hamster or horse - no matter your favorite animal, paint a portrait of your furry friend! Once you sign up, email a photo. We will sketch it on canvas then walk you through the steps to creating your final masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas. Perfect for kids ages 8 and up, with or without their adult. $45 First Saturday Art Lab, Family Saturday, January 6, 10:00 – noon Join us for arty fun on Saturday mornings! Staff will be on hand to assist families with a variety of projects designed to help young people explore art concepts and mediums. This no-cost program is possible thanks in part to a Youth Activities grant from Hennepin County. Free. Lunar New Year pARTy, Family Saturday, January 20, 10:00 – 11:30 am Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a fun craft! Your family will create decorations so you're ready for Lunar New Year celebrations in February! $10 Adult Classes and Workshops Beginning Watercolor Painting Wednesdays, January 10 – 24, 6:45 – 8:15 at the Edina Art Center Wednesdays, January 31 – February 14, 1:00 – 3:00 at the Edina Senior Center Learn basic concepts of design, value and color theory. Learn and practice various watercolor techniques and use them in creating simple compositions in this three-week class. This class is great for people who are brand-new to watercolor painting or have had a little experience. Instructor: Amanda Wirig. $65 Beginning Watercolors – Level 2 Wednesdays, January 31 – March 6, 6:45 – 8:15 pm From materials to techniques, this six-week course will help you advance your watercolor practice. Instructor: Amanda Wirig. $135 Intermediate Watercolors Thursdays, January 25 – February 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Edina Senior Center If you have had some experience with watercolor painting and are ready to move on, join instructor Amanda Wiring for this class to take you to the next step. Explore various techniques and build your skills as you develop your projects over the course of the session. You’ll be given the opportunity to work on any subject matter you like and receive guidance and feedback on your work. Instructor: Amanda Wirig. $150 STAFF REPORT Page 3 Intermediate Abstract Painting Mondays, January 8 – February 12, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Take your work to the next level! This is a great class to advance your understanding of abstraction and develop your abstract painting skills. Learn tools to move past creative blocks and evolve your expression in abstract painting. Bring your own supplies; the Art Center also has some supplies you can use. Instructor: Lockie Chapman $125 Intermediate Oil Painting Tuesdays, January 23 – Febuary 27, 6:00 – 8:30 pm If you have taken beginning oil painting or have some experience with the medium, this class is for you! Continue to learn color mixing as you paint subjects of your choice. Your instructor will work with you on design, brushwork, and understanding color as value. Students will practice drawing with the brush and explore different ways to achieve paintings you can be proud of. Instructor: Scott Lloyd Anderson $175 Jewelry: Domed Disc Earrings Tuesday, January 23, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Create 2 to 3 pairs of beautiful metal earrings! Develop your concept, then stamp a design or texture on a metal disc, shape them into a dome and hang them on handmade earring hooks. You will have enough silver for one pair of earrings, and your choice of copper or brass for the others. No experience necessary. All supplies, metals and tools provided. Instructor: Tai Salisbury. $75 Jewelry: Fused Silver Pendant Tuesday, February 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Let's play with fire! Learn to use butane torches to fuse silver and create shapes that can be layered or paired with beads. You will create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry for you to wear or give as a gift. No experience necessary. All materials, tools and supplies included. Instructor: Tai Salisbury. $90