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Home My WebLink About2024-10-24 ACC Minutes Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Agenda Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:30 PM Accessibility Support: 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. Minutes 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations 6. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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 staff for consideration at a future meeting. 7. Reports/Recommendations 7.1. 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Workplan updates 8. Chair and Member Comments 9. Staff Comments 9.1. Upcoming Meetings & Events Page 1 of 16 9.2. Upcoming Programming at the Edina Art Center 10. Adjournment Page 2 of 16 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: October 24, 2024 Item Activity: Action Meeting: Arts & Culture Commission Agenda Number: 4.1 Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center Item Type: Minutes Department: Item Title: Minutes Action Requested: Approve the meeting minutes from the Sept. 19, 2024 Arts and Culture commission meeting. Information/Background: Attached, please find the meeting minutes from the Sept. 19, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. Supporting Documentation: 1. DRAFT ACC minutes 9.19.2024 Page 3 of 16 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: X/XX/24 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, September 19, 2024 I. Call to Order Vice Chair Zbaren called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Curtin, Faeth, Scully, Stemmler, Vice Chair Zbaren, and Student Commissioner Schenk. Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton, Park and Recreation Director Perry Vetter III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Curtin to approve the September 19, 2024, meeting agenda as submitted, seconded by Faeth. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Faeth to approve the August 22, 2024, meeting minutes as submitted, seconded by Stemmler. Motion carried. V. Special Recognition ● Commission introduced student Commissioner Schneck. Schneck shared information about herself. Each Commissioner introduced themselves. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 Workplan Updates ● Initiative 1.1.1: Art Center i. Fulton discussed that there are no updates now. They are close to having the design ready for the public. ● Initiative 1.1.2: Edina Art Grant Program i. Faeth reviewed the details of the program for Schneck. She noted that they presented the data and information from the program to the City Council at a work session meeting. ● Initiative 1.1.3: Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations Page 4 of 16 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: X/XX/24 i. Fulton reported that there have been conversations with the people who are doing the public work at the fire station. ● Initiative 1.1.4: Commission Participation in Community Events i. Stemmler reported information on the Fall into the Arts festival that took place. ii. Curtin shared she liked that they were able to both represent the commission as well as the City at the event. iii. Faeth noted that she feels they have come a long way from past years. She discussed some future ideas for the involvement at the festival. iv. Commission discussed things they liked and disliked from the involvement in the festival. They also discussed possible plans for future involvement. B. 2025 Workplan Discussion ● Commission discussed and finalized the 2025 work plan. ● Liaison Fulton noted that they can assign people to initiatives tonight, but four Commissioners are not in attendance tonight so they may have to reshuffle. ● Vice Chair Zbaren gave an overview of the initiatives that will carry over from 2024-2025. ● Curtin discussed changing some of the language in initiative 1.1.1. ● Faeth noted that all the initiatives should start with an action word. ● Commission discussed the funding for the art grant program, as well as the language to support this. ● Commission discussed new language for initiative 1.1.2. ● Commission reviewed the language for initiative 1.1.3. and discussed what may need to be changed. ● Commission discussed the need for initiative 1.1.4 and what they can change to better the initiative for the community. ● Curtin noted that she would like to keep the initiate but reframe the language. ● Commission noted the importance of keeping the focus of the initiative for the community. ● Commission decided to carry initiative 1.1.4 over to 2025. ● Zbaren shared information on initiative 1.1.5 the utility box art. ● Each commissioner picked the 2025 initiatives they would like to be a part of. VII. Chair and Member Comments ● Vice Chair Zbaren shared that the Commission presented at the Council Work session, and it went well. VIII. Staff Comments ● Liaison Fulton noted that classes started a few weeks ago. Page 5 of 16 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: X/XX/24 ● Liaison thanked the Commission for their involvement in the Fall Into the arts festival. IX. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m. Page 6 of 16 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: October 24, 2024 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Arts & Culture Commission Agenda Number: 7.1 Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Parks & Recreation Item Title: 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Workplan updates Action Requested: No action required Information/Background: 2024 Workplan updates for discussion Supporting Documentation: 1. ACC Workplan update Oct. Page 7 of 16 Page 8 of 16 Page 9 of 16 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: October 24, 2024 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Arts & Culture Commission Agenda Number: 9.1 Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center Item Type: Other Department: Item Title: Upcoming Meetings & Events Action Requested: No Action required 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) in the Community Room. November 21, 2024 (Meeting adjusted due to holiday schedule) December 19, 2024 (Meeting adjusted due to holiday schedule) Supporting Documentation: None Page 10 of 16 BOARD & COMMISSION ITEM REPORT Date: October 24, 2024 Item Activity: Information Meeting: Arts & Culture Commission Agenda Number: 9.2 Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center Item Type: Other Department: Parks & Recreation Item Title: Upcoming Programming at the Edina Art Center Action Requested: No action requested Information/Background: Please see attachment for upcoming classes and workshops offered through the Edina Art Center. Supporting Documentation: 1. Upcoming Art Center Programs October Page 11 of 16 Oct. 24, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events Classes at the Edina Art Center unless otherwise indicated. More info & registration at EdinaParks.com/Art *New for Adults & Teens!* Acrylic Pour Painting: Up North Tuesday, October 22, 6 – 7:30 pm Create beautiful fluid artwork! Instead of paint brushes, we will use different techniques - even gravity - to create an acrylic pour on a 12" wooden cut-out pours with an “Up North” theme. It's a lot of fun (and somewhat addicting!) and a great way to spark your creative energy. Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk, $49 Beginning Ukulele Workshop Saturday, October 29, 10 am – noon The ukulele is one of the most popular instruments to learn. It's an easy and fun way to start on your musical journey! Bring your own ukulele (soprano or concert only, please) and you'll be given handouts and initial instruction on tuning, chords and strumming patterns while you learn in a fun group setting. Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $24 Glass-on-Glass Mosaic Thursdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12, 10-noon Instructor: Sushila Anderson, $150 Create a 12 x12 mosaic with the glass-on-glass method. Translate a photo to paper, then use the paper as the guide for the mosaic. Focus on the shape, color, texture, and size of the glass. This class is great for people who want to create a more detailed project. Six weeks. No need to bring a thing! Instructor: Sushila Anderson, $150 Tea Ceremony Workshop Friday, Nov 1, 1 – 2 pm or Monday, Nov 18, 11am-noon Join us for a friendly workshop introducing the basics of traditional Chinese tea history and ceremony. We’ll explore different tea varieties, their origins, and enjoy a tea tasting experience. Free. Page 12 of 16 STAFF REPORT Page 2 Gel Printing Workshop Saturday, Nov 9, 1 – 4 pm In this lively 3-hour workshop, we will explore some of the fun and exciting approaches to printmaking with Gelli plates. Gelli plates are a wonderful surface for layering acrylic paint, stencils and various items and tools to create one-of-a-kind colorful monoprints. These prints can be used for collage, mixed media works, cards or as stand-alone artwork. No need to bring a thing! Instructor: Lockie Chapman, $65 Alcohol Ink Coaster Set Tuesday, Dec 3, noon – 1:30 pm Learn to create stunning, one-of-a kind coasters. Alcohol inks are pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with an energy all their own. You will leave the workshop with knowledge of a new technique that you can then take home and expand your artist interest. Create a set of 4 coasters – makes a great gift! Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk, $49 Paper Marbling – Make your own wrapping paper Saturday, Dec 14, 10 am – 1 pm Make your own wrapping paper! 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 wrapping paper, book covers, bookmarks, cards or other crafts. Instructor: Mike Bedard, $55 Holiday Barn Quilt Painting Tuesdays, Dec 10 & 17, 6 – 8 pm Discover the fun of barn quilt painting in this two-session class! You'll be guided through the process of creating your art on wood panel, from selecting a pattern to the final brush stroke. Lots of designs to choose from or bring your favorite quilt block, the instructor will ensure your pattern is just right for the class. All you need to bring is your creativity and leave with a handcrafted piece of art ready to hang at home. Instructor: Tasha Guswiler, $49 Painting Classes for Adults & Teens Abstract Painting – Beginning Thursdays, Dec 5 – 19, 6-8:00 Instructor: Lockie Chapman, $75 Abstract Painting – Intermediate Mondays, Oct 28 – Dec 9, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Lockie Chapman, $175 Oil Painting – Beginning Wed, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Rachel Madden, $175 Oil Painting – Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3, 6-8:30 Instructor: Scott Lloyd Anderson, $175 Page 13 of 16 STAFF REPORT Page 3 Brush with Nature: Beginning Landscape Painting Thursdays, Nov 7 – Dec 12, 1:30-3:30 Instructor Mike Bedard, $125 Watercolor Painting – Beginning Thursdays, Nov 7 – 21, 2:00 – 4:00 Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $75 Watercolor Painting – Beginning Level 2 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 4, 6:30-8:30 Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $150 Watercolor Painting – Intermediate Thursdays, Nov 7 – Dec 12, 6:30-8:30 Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $150 Realistic Painting – Studio Mondays, Oct 28 – Dec 9, 1-4 Instructor: Louise Gillis, $150 Layered Expressions: Exploring Mixed Media Tuesdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3, 6 – 8:30 Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $150 Drawing Classes for Adults & Teens Beginning Drawing Mondays, Oct 28 – Dec 9, 6-8 pm Instructor: Jordyn Myhran, $145 Drawing Portraits from Photos – Studio Tuesdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3, 1-4 pm At the Edina Senior Center. Instructor: Louise Gillis, $175 Cartooning for Grown-Ups Wednesdays, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 2-3:30 At the Edina Senior Center. Instructor: Amanda Wirig, $135 Portraits with a Live Model – Drawing and Painting Thursdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12, 1-4 pm Instructor: Louise Gillis, $175 + model Classes for Kids and Families Art: Try it Out! for Preschoolers Each Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 Page 14 of 16 STAFF REPORT Page 4 Use a variety of art materials and techniques to create unique projects. This class focuses on helping young children develop visual knowledge and vocabulary, as well as fine motor skills and focus. It's also a fun way for kids to spend time with the important adults in their lives! Week by week registration. Must be accompanied by a caregiver. $16 per session. Instructor: Lockie Chapman 3D Art Series Ages 6 – 11 Tuesdays, Oct 22 – Nov 5, 4:45-6 pm In this 3-week class, we will make a different type of three-dimensional art each week, exploring the world of mixed media, geometric sculpture and fiber art. Learn different creative processes and have fun along the way! Projects include: a Halloween-themed shadowbox, hanging himmeli sculpture and hand-stitched fiber art. Instructor: Laura Brown, $65 Art Sampler for Kids Ages 7 – 11 Wednesdays, Oct 30 – Dec 4 4:45 – 6 pm 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 examples of topics that will be covered over this 6-week session. Instructor: Mike Bedard, $65 Woven Wall Hangings: A Beginner’s Workshop Ages 8-14 Thursday, Nov 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Unleash your creativity and join this Woven Wall Hanging workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll make a loom and learn the basics of weaving, including various techniques and patterns to create a unique piece of art. Explore the effects of various weights, textures, and colors of yarns. Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to weave some magic! $24 Printmaking: Holiday Cards Saturday, Nov 23, 10am – 1pm Ages 8+ with adult This class is great for adults and teens, as well as children 8+ accompanied by an adult. Make your own holiday cards! 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. Fee is per person. $55 UpCycle pARTy! Ages 5+ with adult Saturday, Nov 16, 10 – 11:30 am Nov. 16 Think outside the box (or egg carton) at our Upcycle Art Party where we will transform egg cartons into festive, hand-painted floral wreaths! Cut, paint and construct cardboard flowers, then compose your final work of art. Fee is per adult/child pair. $10 First Saturday Art Lab Page 15 of 16 STAFF REPORT Page 5 Ages 2+ with adult November 2 – Art Around the World December – Welcome Winter 10 am – 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 program is best for kids ages 2 to 8 with their adult(s). Free. Cardinals on Canvas Ages 7+ with adult Thursday, Dec 5, 5:30 – 7:30 With step-by-step guidance, you'll create your own masterpiece that captures a colorful winter scene. It's not just about painting; it's about making memories together and discovering hidden artistic talents. So gather your loved ones, pick up a brush, and let the canvas be your playground! Registration is per person. $29 Metal Casting: Holiday Ornament Saturday, December 7, 1 – 4 pm Ages 7+ with adult Great for older kids and teens. Experience the art and science of metal casting in this fun winter workshop! The WOW Mobile Metal Lab is back to teach you the whole process, from design to molding, casting and finishing your work. This is a great introduction to this 7,000-year-old practice, today used in all kinds of manufacturing and fine art. Fee is per person. $55 Cupcakes & Canvas: Gingerbread House Ages 6+ with adult Saturday, Dec 14, 1 – 2:30 pm Join us for a fun family paint event! Everyone will create their own scene using acrylic paints on canvas. Enjoy a cupcake dessert while we wait for our paintings to dry. Fee is per person. Everyone gets to paint! Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk, $30 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. Page 16 of 16