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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-23 ACC MinutesAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall - Community Room Thursday, May 23, 2024 4:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Draft Minutes: April 25, 2024 V.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. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.2024 Arts and Culture Commission Workplan Updates VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta+ Comments A.Upcoming meetings and events B.Upcoming Art Center Classes and Workshops IX.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 ampli1cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: May 23, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Draft Minutes: April 25, 2024 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Please approve minutes from April 25, 2024 ACC meeting INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the meeting minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes Arts and Culture Commission April 25, 2024 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, April 25, 2024 I. Call To Order Chair Westlund called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Byrd, Curtin, Faeth, Scully, Steinberg, Stemmler, Student Commissioner Li, Zbaren, and Chair Westlund. Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Faeth to approve the April 25, 2024 meeting agenda, seconded by Curtin. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Faeth to approve the March 28, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Zbaren. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 Workplan Updates ● Initiative 1.1.1: Art Center i. Fulton presented the updates on the Art Center's progress. ● Initiative 1.1.2: Edina Art Grant Program i. Faeth presented the Edina Art Fair project. She updated the commission on the details of the fair project. ii. Faeth and Fulton informed on Fram’s mentees and their progress. iii. Byrd informed on Donte’s project. iv. Curtin reported on Fiesta Latina happening on Cinco De Mayo. She also shared details about the recipient. v. Curtin reported on EAAA. She gave more details about the day of the event. vi. Fulton assisted in organizing a vii. Scully reported on Cochello. He shared the details of planning so far for this event. He also discussed possible contingency plans for bad weather. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: viii. Commission discussed reporting methods for conclusion of grant events/projects. ● Initiative 1.1.3: Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations i. Fulton updated on the progress of the fire station/community health building project. ii. She shared the plans for a mural/art piece to be put outside the new building. ● Initiative 1.1.4: Commission Participation in Community Events i. Stemmler presented the plans for the July 4th event. ii. The commission discussed their involvement with the event. VI. Chair And Member Comments ● Chair Westlund reported the opening of an art exhibit. ● Steinberg shared photos from a previous art pop up she visited. VII. Staff Comments ● 2024 Meeting dates were discussed. ● Staff member Fulton presented upcoming art programming. VIII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Date: May 23, 2024 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2024 Arts and Culture Commission Workplan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required INTRODUCTION: Attached please find the 2024 ACC workplan for discussion ATTACHMENTS: Description 2024 ACC workplan Date: May 23, 2024 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming meetings and events Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action required INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the list of upcoming 2024 meetings ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming meetings and events May 23, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor 2024 Meeting & Event 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). Date Location May 23 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall May 31 – June 2 Edina Art Fair 50th and France June 27 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall July 4 4th of July Parade Edina City Hall July 25 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall August 22 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall September 7 & 8 Fall into the Arts Festival Centennial Lakes Park September 26 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall October 24 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** November 21 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** December 19 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule. Date: May 23, 2024 Agenda Item #: VIII.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Art Center Classes and Workshops Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the upcoming summer programming at the Edina Art Center ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Art Classes and Workshops May 23, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events Summer Camp Opportunities! Registration is open for Summer Art Camps for kids ages 6 to 12! Summer Camps for Kids Ages 6-12 Story Worlds Camp for Kids Ages 9 - 12 Art Center, 4701 West 64th Street Tue - Thurs, June 11 – 13, 1 – 4 pm, $125 Have you ever wondered how artists create their ideas for cartoons, comics, and video games? Bring your imaginary characters and worlds to life with this afternoon camp designed for kids 9 - 12 years old who love drawing and writing. Along with instructor Violet-Conchita Sunde, who specializes in cartooning and animation, you will learn how to put your own ideas together into a full-fledged story world. Use your imagination, tell stories and have a blast together! SUMMER ART CAMP: Weekly themes below At Fred Richards Park, 7640 Parklawn Ave. For Kids 6 – 12 Monday – Thursday, 9 am – noon, $175 Making Art With Van Gogh June 10-14. Learn to use color, expression and brushwork like Vincent Van Gogh – he only sold one painting during his lifetime but is now among the best-known artists for his vivid self-portraits, colorful paintings of flowers, and landscapes such as Starry Night. Draw and paint with acrylics and collage with colored paper to explore forms, perspective and design. The Art of Interior Designs June 17-20. Artists bring a sense of design, color, texture and patterns to indoor spaces. Campers will design walls, furniture and décor to create fun rooms! What will be your idea for an awesome STAFF REPORT Page 2 video game room, a bedroom, a reception hall in a castle or a treehouse? Storyboard your ideas, learn about perspective, explore collage, and build a 3D model. Making Art with Matisse June 24-27. Learn to use color, patterns and shapes like Henri Matisse – they called him a “wild beast” (fauve) because his colors were so expressive! Draw and paint with acrylics and collage with colored paper to explore forms, perspective and design. Cartooning and Graphic Novels (Full – Waitlist) July 8-11. If you love to draw, paint and tell stories, you’ll love building your cartooning skills and working on a graphic novel! Campers will create characters, story-board ideas, and finish by making graphic novels complete with block-printed covers and traditional binding. Art and Nature July 15-18. This camp focuses on beauty and diversity of nature. Campers will use natural materials to create one-of-a-kind works of art, from pinecone critters to botanical illustration and landscape paintings. The Art of Architecture: Exteriors July 22-25. This camp was a blast last year! Artists help make buildings, neighborhoods and cities great. Through ideas about architecture and design, perspective and color, campers will have fun drawing, painting and sculpting - culminating in an entire collaboratively-built city! All About Sculpture July 29 - Aug 1. Explore and build all kinds of sculpture! Working with air-dry clay, paper mâché, cardboard and found materials, make mobiles, fantasy creatures and more. Have fun learning principles of balance and strength as you create unique 3D artwork. Rainforest Adventures August 5-8. Rainforests are colorful and full of wonderful shapes, lines and textures. Campers will love exploring rainforest habitats and ecosystems while finding artistic inspiration in the animals and plants of the rainforest. Myths and Legends (Full – Waitlist) August 12-15. Explore the art of myth and legends as we make some magic together! With famous Greek myths as inspiration, we will create our own dragons, beasts, flying horses - using your imagination to tell epic stories. Exchange your sword for a paintbrush, try your hand at printmaking and create 3D sculptures and more! Summer Art for Teens Teens 16+ are always welcome to join adult classes! Need-based scholarships are available through the Edina Connect Card. STAFF REPORT Page 3 Mosaic Workshop for Teens Tuesday, June 18, noon – 3 pm Bring your friends and get creative as you learn about the art of mosaics! We will explore a variety of mosaic mediums and learn how to create a colorful mosaic using glass, tiles, beads, and other found objects. Discover the processes and techniques used in creating and grouting mosaics to bring home a completed work of art. $59 Summer Art Intensives Summer Art Intensives are designed so that teens aged 12-17 can spend a week exploring an art experience in depth. Mon - Thurs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1 p.m. on Thurs.), $250 Sculpture Boot Camp June 24-27. If you like to build things, this camp is for you! Explore big ideas in sculpture such as relief, kinetic, environmental, in-the-round and more. Experience different processes, including modeling clay, assemblage, paper mâché, natural earth materials and mobiles. Stop-Motion Animation Camp July 15 - 18. Let's make a stop motion animation movie! Have a blast creating characters out of modeling clay, telling their stories, and putting it all together in a video. Metal Working with the WOW Mobile Metal Lab August 12 - 15. The WOW team takes each artist through the entire process of casting metal – from safety gear to surface treatments – and demonstrates just how accessible this ancient process can be. It’s hands-on, interactive, exciting, empowering, collaborative work. Summer Youth and Family Classes and Activities Art: Try it Out! for Preschoolers Every Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 am, $16 Every Friday morning! Use a variety of art materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture and collage to create unique projects! Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Come when you can, week by week registration. For kids ages 2 – 6. Art in the Park Every Tuesday at Weber Park, June 11 – July 30, 9:30 – 11 am, $15 Every Wednesday at Cornelia Park, June 12 – July 31, 9:30 – 11 am, $15 Join us Tuesday mornings at Weber Park (4115 Grimes Ave S) or Wednesday mornings at Cornelia Park Shelter (7142 Cornelia Drive) for our Art in the Park series. Sign up for one or sign up for all! Staff will share their expertise in the project areas to make this a fun, interactive experience for your child! STAFF REPORT Page 4 First Saturday Art Lab June 1 and August 3, 10 am – noon, Free 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 program is best for kids ages 2 to 8 with their adult(s). Art Sampler for Kids Ages 7 – 11 Wednesdays, June 5 – July 10, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, $65 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. Printmaking Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 1 pm, $55 Design and create your own relief print using soft-cut blocks. Learn to carve your image, apply ink and print either work of art to decorate your home, or greeting cards to share with friends and loved ones (Father's Day is June 16th). This class is great for adults and teens, as well as children 8+ accompanied by an adult. Story Worlds Camp for Kids Ages 9 - 12 Tue, Wed, Thurs, June 11 – 13, 1 – 4 pm, $125 Have you ever wondered how artists create their ideas for cartoons, comics, and video games? Bring your imaginary characters and worlds to life with this afternoon camp designed for kids 9 - 12 years old who love drawing and writing. Along with instructor Violet-Conchita Sunde, who specializes in cartooning and animation, you will learn how to put your own ideas together into a full-fledged story world. Use your imagination, tell stories and have a blast together! Mosaic Workshop for Teens Ages 11 – 16 Tuesday, June 18, noon – 3 pm, $59 Bring your friends and get creative as you learn about the art of mosaics! We will explore a variety of mosaic mediums and learn how to create a colorful mosaic using glass, tiles, beads, and other found objects. Discover the processes and techniques used in creating and grouting mosaics to bring home a completed work of art. Canvas Fun: Smiley Sloth! Friday, July 19, 10 – 11 am, $30 Grab your friend and join us for a fun painting workshop. Everyone will get their own 11x14 stretched canvas to paint a cute, cuddly, smiley sloth. Canvas Fun: Pet Portrait Painting Monday, August 5, 5 – 7 pm, $45 STAFF REPORT Page 5 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! For kids, with or without their adult (registration is per person). Summer Classes for Adults and Teens *NEW* Digital Illustration with ProCreate Tuesdays, July 23 – August 6, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Learn how to use different tools and techniques, including digital painting basics and workflow tips to make the most of procreate for your creative project. Each week students will incorporate new ideas and concepts into an illustration to build their skill, confidence and creativity. Building on color theory, learn how to use shape and color to communicate emotions and ideas. Create a subject or character to star in their illustrations, then learn to use background to make you finial composition look great! Students need their own tablet loaded with the Procreate app and Apple Pencil. Instructor: Jordyn Myhran. $75 Painting Classes Beginning Oil Painting Wednesdays, June 5 – July 17, 5:30 – 8 pm Working with oil paints is simpler than you might think! Join us to explore classic medium in a fun and supportive environment in this six-week class. As with most traditional oil painting techniques, you will begin by sketching your subject (a simple still life) onto your canvas. Move on to learn color mixing, shading and brushstroke techniques, layering and other basic skills of applying paint to your canvas. Instructor: Rachel Madden. $175 Realistic Painting – Studio Mondays, June 3 – July 15, 1 – 4 pm Mondays, July 22 – August 26, 1 – 4 pm If you have had a little (or a lot!) of painting experience, join us for a studio-style class with instructor Louise Gillis. Your instructor provides lessons and coaching as you work with flowers or still life, or paint from photos. Use the medium you prefer (oil, acrylic, watercolor) or try something new. Instructor: Louise Gillis. $150 Beginning Watercolor Painting Tuesdays, August 13 – 27, 5:30 – 7:30 Wednesdays, August 14 – 28, 2 – 4 pm 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 STAFF REPORT Page 6 appropriate for people who are brand-new to watercolor painting or who would like a refresher. Wednesday class is held at the Edina Senior Center. Instructor: Jordyn Myhran. $65 Beginning Abstract Painting Thursdays, June 6 – 20, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Get started with abstract painting in this three-session class. You will learn to select and mix a personal palette, explore mark making with various tools, learn how to work in layers and deepen your understanding of contrast and composition. No need to bring anything, just wear your painting clothes! Instructor: Lockie Chapman. $75 Beginning Abstract Painting – Level 2 Thursdays, June 27 – July 18 If you have tried Beginning Abstract and want to continue to advance your skills with directed practice and exercises, join us for this 3-week class. Experiment with different tools and methods as you work to develop your own style and expression in abstract painting. Instructor: Lockie Chapman. $75 Intermediate Abstract Painting Mondays, July 22 – August 26, 6 – 8:30 pm For students who have taken the Beginning Abstract Series, and are ready to take your work to the next level in this six-week class. Continue to work on developing your own personal expression in a supportive community. Learn tools to move past creative blocks and evolve your expression in abstract painting. Bring your own supplies. Instructor: Lockie Chapman. $150 Drawing Classes Drawing Portraits for Beginners Wednesdays, June 5 – July 16, 6 – 7:30 pm Learn to draw a portrait with instructor Mike Bedard. Please bring a sketchbook and good quality drawing pencils and eraser. Also, plan to bring an 8.5 x 11 black & white photocopy of the portrait you want to draw. You may want to bring more than one portrait -- your instructor can help you decide which will be the best to start with. Instructor: Mike Bedard. $84 Beginning Drawing – Foundations! Wednesdays, July 24 – August 28, 5:30 – 7:30 Have you ever wished you could draw? Having you been drawing for years and want to improve your basic skills? Whatever your drawing level, this course is for you! Practice the basic principles of observational drawing, learn to use materials creatively, and gain confidence in your skills as you embark on a journey to create an expressive portrait. Instructor: Jordyn Myhran. $135 STAFF REPORT Page 7 Drawing Portraits from Photos – Studio Tuesdays, June 4 – July 16, 1 – 4 pm Tuesdays, July 23 – August 27, 1 – 4 pm Join us for focused study and guidance with award-winning artist instructor and coach Louise Gillis. All levels welcome. This class is held at the Edina Senior Center. $175 Workshops Printmaking Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 1 pm Design and create your own relief print using soft-cut blocks. Learn to carve your image, apply ink and print either work of art to decorate your home, or greeting cards to share with friends and loved ones (Father's Day is June 16th). This class is great for adults and teens, as well as children 8+ accompanied by an adult. $55 Alcohol Inks: Basics & Beyond Mondays, June 10 – 24, 6 – 8 pm No experience needed! Dive into the world of Alcohol Inks in this three-session workshop series. We will learn about these pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing inks and experiment with designs on a variety of surfaces. Make abstract compositions, flowers, landscapes, use stencils and more. You will leave the workshop with knowledge of new techniques that you can then take home and expand your artistic interest. $157 Mosaic Workshop for Teens Tuesday, June 18, noon – 3 pm Bring your friends and get creative as you learn about the art of mosaics! We will explore a variety of mosaic mediums and learn how to create a colorful mosaic using glass, tiles, beads, and other found objects. Discover the processes and techniques used in creating and grouting mosaics to bring home a completed work of art. $59 Curated Conversations Wednesday, June 19, 1 – 2:30 Each third Wednesday of the month, join us in exploring works of art in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection and beyond. Whether you’re new to art or have a degree in art history, bring your knowledge and perspectives to these engaging discussions. Discussion and conversation encouraged! June’s theme is Asian Arts at Mia. This group meets at Arneson Acres Park. Free. Acrylic Pour Painting – Beach Wave! STAFF REPORT Page 8 Monday, July 22, 6 – 8 pm Join us for a fun evening learning how to create beautiful fluid art. Instead of paint brushes, we will different techniques - even gravity! - to create two ocean-inspired pours. It's a lot of fun and a great way to spark your creative energy. You will create two 8"x8" canvases and transport them home in a provided tray. $50 Paper Marbling Saturday, August 10, 10 am – 1 pm Learn to marble paper in the traditional way, by floating water-based paints onto a liquid surface and lifting these images. Participants will have the opportunity to make decorative papers for book covers, bookmarks, cards and other crafts. An elegant way to decorate paper for calligraphy, bookbinding, collage, and stationery, this hydro-printing process has been around for centuries. $55 Try it: Glass Mosaic Coasters Thursday, August 15, 6:30 – 8 pm Join us to create two glass coasters in this introduction to glass mosaics! In this class, you will first create a design with guidance from your instructor, then you'll learn how to us glass nippers to cut glass to fit your design. After gluing the mosaic pieces down, you'll grout your mosaics in class so your handmade project will be ready to take home with you. This is a fun class for anyone that would like to learn to work with mosaics and glass. $35 More opportunities for ART! Open Studio runs every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 pm. $5 drop in sessions available or register online. Space available for those who want to draw, paint and create together.