HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-14 Arts & Commission Meeting PacketAgenda
Arts and Culture Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, September 14, 2023
4:30 AM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission August 24, 2023
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Greetings to our new Student Commissioners
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.Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices
B.2023 ACC Workplan Updates
C.2024 Work Plan Development
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta1 Comments
A.Upcoming Meetings and Events
B.Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center
X.Adjournment
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Date: September 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 August 24,
2023
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action needed; information only
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, please find the Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission August 24, 2023
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission August 24, 2023
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Arts and Culture Commission
City Hall Community Room
Thursday, August 24, 2023
I. Call To Order
Vice-Chair Zbaren called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Amlaw, Faeth, Scully, and Vice-Chair Zbaren.
Commissioner Stemmler entered the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Staff Present: Parks Director Perry Vetter
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Amlaw to approve the meeting agenda of the August 24, 2023 meeting,
seconded by Faeth. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Faeth to approve the July 27, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Scully.
Motion carried.
V. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 ACC Workplan Updates
• Initiative 1.1.1: Grandview Public Art
i. Directory Vetter updated commission members on the bridge art and installation
at the Grandview location. The initiative remains on hold as the property is being
developed.
• Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices
i. Commissioner Stemmler updated the Commission on report progress. Second
draft has been presented to commission. Initiative team will research more cities
that are doing similar projects and include them in documentation.
ii. Commission discussed initiative and offered alterative phrasing on topic
iii. Stemmler requested group review of final document to bring to commission at
Sept. 14 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. Vetter shared that Hennepin County is hosting a Community Meeting on August
31 at 6 p.m. The city will be hosting an “inform” page on the Better Together
Edina website. The City will also be submitting a Letter of Intent to the Edina
City Council at the September 19 City Council meeting.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
ii. Vetter also informed the commission about Hennepin County’s land use
planning/sketch plan review.
iii. Initiative will carry in to 2024 Work Plan
• Initiative 1.1.5: Utility Boxes
i. Director Vetter presented the winning submissions to the Commission, chosen
by the initiative group.
ii. Commissioner Faeth commented that the initiative group really enjoyed the
process and are excited to see how the boxes turn out.
iii. Commission discussed documenting how the process was handled and how
choices were made. Initiative group used the Edina art and décor rubric when
making choices and will submit documentation to commission for review.
• Initiative 1.1.6: ACC Involvement at Performances on the Plaza and other Community
Events
i. Vetter presented a sign up for Commission schedule at the Edina Fall into the
Arts Festival
ii. Commission discussed plans for the Fall into the Arts Festival.
iii. Staff will assist in ordering and printing displays and giveaways.
• Initiative 1.1.7: Micro Grant Phase 2
i. Commissioner Faeth presented that city is preparing the report.
ii. Vetter discussed having the report presented to City Council at the Sept. 19
meeting as a report and recommendation.
B. 2024 Work Plan Development
• Vice Chair Zbaren commented that commission will need to finalize the 2024 workplan
at our Sept. 14 meeting.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
A. Commissioner Faeth reminded the commission that the Edina Gear Swap is on Sept. 9
and 10 at the Edina Community Center.
VII. Staff Comments
A. Vetter reminded the commission of the updated meeting schedule and upcoming programs at the
Edina Art Center.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion was made by Amlaw to adjourn the August 24, 2023 meeting of the Arts and Culture
Commission, seconded by Scully. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
Date: September 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:Greetings to our new Student Commissioners Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required
INTRODUCTION:
Please welcome our two new Student Commissioners, Alexandria Li
and Kawthar Benarouch. Let's do introductions to welcome our new Student Commissioners.
Date: September 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices Action, Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Commission will review and vote to send the Street Art Initiative Study and Report to City Council.
INTRODUCTION:
The Street Art initiative group was asked to research and review programs related to street art currently
implemented in Edina and other cities around the metro. The initiative group has analyzed local data and
evaluated how a street art policy can be established in the City of Edina. Attached is that report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Street Art Policy and Practices
Arts and Culture Commission
Street Art Initiative Study and Report
Draft 03 9/11/23
Initiative Objective
Research and review programs related to street art currently implemented in Edina and
other cities around the metro.Analyze local data and evaluate how a street art policy can
be established in the City of Edina.
Overview
As the City continues work to implement goals listed in the Comprehensive Plan,we believe
that special attention needs to be made to update consideration and implementation of
new forms of public art installations.Through our research,we have discovered a quickly
growing trend of cities around the country not only accepting new forms of public art into
their public spaces,but utilizing public art as a method for improving public safety,area
beautification,community engagement,etc.Street art is becoming mainstream as a
strategy to enhance blank wall space,enhance bland-looking utility boxes,and make
existing public spaces more interesting and inviting.
We have reviewed the public policies of some cities which have implemented more
diversified public art programs and compared their policies to Edina’s.Here is a report of
our findings,along with recommendations for implementation.
Introduction
The Street Art Initiative Team is excited to engage in this research project.It is a
serendipitous time for this research,as there is increasing interest and activity around
street art nationally and locally.For the purpose of this report,we reviewed the ordinances
of neighboring cities in the Twin Cities Metro,as well as cities in other states per the
suggestion of Mayor Hovland.We reviewed what changes (or lack of changes)other cities
have made to their city codes for mural art specifically,since mural art is one of the most
common forms of art installation that can be displayed publicly on public and private
property.
We also researched current and past “street art”installations in the City of Edina,to see
how those projects were reviewed and approved,and what city code was referenced in the
approval process.
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We reviewed the City of Edina’s city code,along with the Comprehensive Plan to see if the
city code is keeping up with changing trends.
PLEASE NOTE:The following is NOT a comprehensive or formal study.As a volunteer
commission,we unfortunately do not have the time or resources to do one.However,we
hope this document can spark discussion and review by the City staff and City Council on
how the City can improve policy to participate in these new trends in public art installation.
Definitions
Creative Placemaking
“Creative Placemaking”is generally understood as the use of arts and culture by diverse
partners to strategically shape the physical and social character of a place in order to spur
economic development,promote enduring social change and improve the physical
environment.1
Street Art
For the purposes of our initiative,we narrow the definition to the following:“street art”is
any form of visual art that uses publicly accessible existing and permanent public or
private property as its canvas.
Because street art can encompass many forms of art currently in existence or not yet
invented,for the purposes of making policy we recommend focusing on forms of “street
art”actively implemented now in cities.
●Temporary and Semi Permanent Murals
●Sandblasted Sidewalk Poetry
●Utility Box Wraps
●Temporary Building Wraps
●Asphalt Art
Current Status
While some murals and what could be defined as Street Art already exist in the City of
Edina,each of these installation requests were approved individually,using city code
pertaining to new construction and signage restrictions.These codes are fairly limited in
scope and could benefit from policies and procedures specific to street art installation
proposals.
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1Markusen,Ann and Anne Gadwa.2010.Creative Placemaking.National Endowment for the Arts.Washington,
D.C.,Nowak,Jeremy.2007.The Power of Placemaking:A Summary of Creativity and Neighborhood
Development Strategies for Community Investing.The Reinvestment Fund.Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Street art initiatives have already been implemented by the City (utility box wraps,sidewalk
poetry),but we are not aware of any public art policy yet established that could help
instruct future installations.The creation of a public art policy that can help identify and
prioritize the types and genres of public art the City wishes to promote could be a great
benefit in guiding future initiatives.
We would like to help the City not only prepare for this art form but to be a progressive
actor in the incorporation of Street Art into its portfolio of public art initiatives.
Current Installation Projects
The City of Edina has a few existing installations that meet our definition of street art.
There are some existing utility box art wraps,and the Arts and Culture Commission is
engaged in an initiative with the City to wrap five more this year.
The Arts and Culture Commission and City staff are completing a sidewalk poetry project in
which five Earth Day themed poems have been sandblasted into Edina City Park sidewalks,
with five more yet to be completed.
The City of Edina recently approved two new private property–hosted murals,located on
the east and west sides of the offices of Berkshire Hathaway at 3920 Market Street.The
only other permanent mural in Edina that we are aware of is a private work commissioned
by Caribou Coffee,located at the Caribou Coffee drive thru at the corner of Vernon Ave.
and Interlachen.
In 2021,Galleria Edina produced a temporary building art wrap that decorated the exterior
of the Galleria building with a colorful decal.
Challenges
●We currently lack appropriate city ordinances to address mural art;applicants for
projects must currently rely on the City’s signage ordinances.
●The City does not have a creative placemaking strategy.
●We could benefit from the development of a formal public arts plan for the City,
beyond what is described in Edina’s Comprehensive Plan.
●We do not have a formal review and approval process.
○Review and approvals are now on a project-by-project basis,rather than by a
consistent review board designated with the responsibility to review and
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approve the installation against the public art plan,Comprehensive Plan,and
arts and decor rubric.
Qualification
As highlighted in the Comprehensive Plan,there is a desire to weave “arts,culture and
creative expression into the fabric of the community”and link to “as many aspects of the
community and life as possible”.These points of connection “contribute to a community
where arts and culture are always visible and in the consciousness of observers”.
We believe that embracing street art forms of public art would help fulfill the following
goals set forth in the Comprehensive Plan:
●Goal 1:Distribute and promote arts and culture across all of Edina to provide
opportunities for people to come together in the creation and celebration of art and
culture,building inclusive communities.
●Goal 2:Leverage the Edina Arts and Culture Commission (ACC)to form strong and
enduring collaborative partnerships between the ACC and other Edina commissions
and associations to incorporate arts and culture into planning and implementation
processes.
●Goal 6:Research,decide on,and implement the necessary funding and governance
plans for supporting arts and culture in Edina.
As specified in chapter 14 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan:
“In this sense,arts and culture are not to be viewed as isolated and abstract things
and events but,instead,elements that are woven into the fabric of the community
and linked to as many aspects of the community and life as possible.”“As Edina
moves into the next ten years,facing myriad changes in demographics and shifts in
economic realities,the community can build cohesion and resilience based in part
on the positive impact of arts and culture.”This chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
also dictates that it is dedicated to “incorporate arts and culture into Edina’s
planning and implementation processes through strong collaborative partnerships.”
Trends
According to the Comprehensive Plan,current and near-horizon trends will impact the way
arts and culture are incorporated into daily life in our community.The Edina Arts and
Culture Commission supports the following trends,as listed in the Art Grants for Edina
Program guidelines:
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●Demographic changes —increased diversity and population density.Art and
culture opportunities within neighborhoods are easily accessible.
●Lifelong learning interest —residents seeking experiences that inform and
inspire
●Range of experiences —opportunity to leverage arts and culture initiatives to
bring Edina residents together as a community.
●Relevance —ability for residents to respond to current events and
community changes.
Expanding the City’s public art portfolio and policies to accept new genres of public art can
help address these trends.
Examples in Edina
Two wall murals on Berkshire Hathaway offices at Nolan Mains
This artwork was commissioned by the property owners and developers of the Nolan
Mains complex.It was submitted as part of the site plan review application for the district.
The art was reviewed against the City sign ordinance to ensure it was in compliance with no
commercial advertising or inappropriate messaging,but as far as we are aware,the
artwork itself did not go through any review process.The murals were painted in May 2023.
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Temporary building wrap on Galleria Edina
Initial discussions with a marketing manager revealed that Galleria Edina received
permission from Edina’s City Planner,using the signage city ordinance as reference.
Restrictions were that the display could not advertise any brand or commercial service.Art
was commissioned by the Galleria and it is not known if a city representative was included
in the selection.The mural,applied as a decal,was displayed during the summer of 2021.
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Caribou Coffee Mural
This mural was commissioned by the property owner and produced by a local marketing
firm,which contracted a local artist.The mural plan was submitted to the City of Edina as
part of the property development plan for the new coffee shop,and was reviewed and
approved by the planning commission.The mural had to comply with the city’s sign
ordinances but no known “creative review”was done for this project.The mural was
painted in 2021.
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Arts and Culture Commission Initiative:Sidewalk Poetry
This initiative was implemented by the Arts and Culture Commission as part of its 2022
work plan.A call for poetry was launched with the focus on Earth Day themed poems.
Review and selection was conducted by the Arts and Culture Commission,and site
identification and selection was conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department.A
vendor was hired by the City to install the artwork.Five sites have been completed with
five more slated for future installation.
Arts and Culture Commission Initiative:Edina City Utility Box Wraps
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An initiative for five new utility box art wraps is on the 2023 work plan for the Arts and
Culture Commission.Eight possible locations have been designated by the City,and
submissions for artwork were received by the City this summer.The three members of the
Arts and Culture Commission on this initiative juried the selection process,each reviewing
all submissions individually and then determining the winners (with alternate backups)
through collaborative discussion and consideration of the sites.Installation of the utility
box art wraps will be completed during autumn 2023.
Examples from Other Cities
The following Cities have been chosen as examples only because they have made
significant changes to their city policies to address new forms of public art and placement
standards.We reviewed the policies for our surrounding neighbor Cities such as Hopkins,
St.Louis Park and Eden Prairie,but their City Ordinances have not yet been updated to
address murals.
Napa,California
The City of Napa,California,is quite forward thinking in its approach to mural art and has
addressed the inclusion of mural art comprehensively.The city has a thorough and detailed
Master Art Plan (exhibit),in which they specify how the city wants to integrate art.The city
has updated its ordinances to the signage code,which makes stipulations for further
guidance should a mural fall outside the parameters of the signage ordinance.They have
created additional code to address any building painting or art that falls outside the
signage parameters.They require permits for any unique painting activity on buildings as
well as possible neighborhood hearings depending on the zone.
●The city has designated an art corridor in Napa,with the intention to fill it with
public art,with mural art strongly encouraged.
●The city also defines which types and scope of public art projects would require a
public comment period.
See Exhibit A
PublicArtMasterPlan.Adopted_5.16.17
15.108.020 Definitions.
17.10.050 Design review required.
17.62.050 Improvements subject to review.
Bloomington,Minnesota
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The City of Bloomington is taking a comprehensive approach to incorporating street art
into the City’s landscape.They have designated creative placemaking areas which they
have zoned for public art placement.They have also implemented a public arts
commission to oversee placement initiatives.Additionally,the City has made
additions/changes to their ordinances to address private placement of murals and
differentiate mural art in their sign ordinance.
See Exhibit B
DIVISION D:CREATIVE PLACEMAKING COMMISSION
ARTICLE X:SIGN REGULATIONS
§19.105 REGULATED SIGNS EXEMPT FROM OBTAINING A SIGN PERMIT.
§19.104 DEFINITIONS.
§19.63.08 EXTERIOR MATERIALS AND FINISH.
§19.03 DEFINITIONS.
St.Petersburg,Florida
St.Petersburg has defined terms for public art placement and has designated an arts
commission to participate in the review process for new projects.
See Exhibit C
ARTICLE III.-WORKS OF ART IN THE CITY
Miami,Florida
Miami is known for its art festivals,as well as its public art.For this reason,it seems fitting
to include in this report.Of all the Cities we have researched,Miami has the most
descriptive inclusion and guidance for installing murals into its city ordinances.In fact,they
have dedicated a whole section just to murals.
See Exhibit E
Miami,FL Code of Ordinances01.pdf
Prospect Park,Saint Anthony Park,Towerside District and the Creative Enterprise
Zone
Though it appears that the City of St.Paul has not addressed street art or murals in their
signage requirements,the city has initiated a public arts plan and given authority to
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neighborhood councils to manage public arts design and placement initiatives within their
boundaries.
Prospect Park and Saint Anthony Park are adjoining neighborhoods in Minneapolis and
Saint Paul.The Prospect Park Association and Saint Anthony Park Community Council are
the city-recognized district planning councils for these neighborhoods.They have joined
together with Towerside Innovation District and the Creative Enterprise Zone in creating a
set of unified design standards for development projects in these regions.These unified
design standards have been crafted to provide planning and design guidance to all parties
involved in the development and redevelopment of the Prospect Park and St.Anthony Park
neighborhoods,including the Towerside Innovation District and Creative Enterprise Zone.
Note:While the initiatives which these districts are engaged in don’t necessarily apply to
the City of Edina’s planning goals,we thought it applicable as a great example of city
support for neighborhood led planning initiatives.
See Exhibit D
Design+Standards+Final
Possible Considerations
1.Define Street Art as it pertains to the City’s public art master plan and consider
including forms of street art into the public art master plan.
2.Write new City Code to address street art and more specifically,murals.Update
City’s signage requirements to address murals.
3.Explore options for a “Creative Placemaking Commission”or the assigning of
creative placemaking review to the Arts and Culture Commission.This responsibility
would not take the place of any existing authority responsible for enforcing City
Code,but would work in conjunction with them in an advisory capacity.
Exhibits will be included in final document,but can be viewed online here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12M-VxlfOJ4aPrOk7SZNeWABFKk9MkXCA?usp=drive
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Date: September 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, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is a copy of the most recent workplan updates for the 2023 ACC workplan
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 ACC Work Plan Updates
Date: September 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 Development Action, Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Finalize the 2024 ACC Work P lan
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, please find the 2024 Draft Work Plan for the ACC.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 ACC Work Plan Draft
Page 1 of 2
Arts and Culture Commission
2024 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Type:
Ongoing
Target Completion Date:
Lead(s): Westlund, Zbaren, Amlaw, Curtin
Initiative Title: New Art Center
Initiative Description: Continue Advocating for a new art space and bring the community perspective to the staff
process that will review facility space needs and projects of probable cost scenarios.
Deliverable: Review and comment on new art center building
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☒ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
2 Initiative Type: Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Lead(s): Faeth, Curtin
Initiative Title: Edina Art Grant Program
Initiative Description: Work with City staff to develop the Edina Art Grant Program.
Deliverable: Review and select art application projects to be implemented.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
= commission
= staff
Page 2 of 2
3 Initiative Type: Ongoing
Target Completion Date:
Lead(s): Fram, Faeth, Scully, Stemmler
Initiative Title: Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations
Initiative Description: As the City builds out Grandview, a Community Health Facility, Fred Richards and other projects,
the Arts and Culture Commission will review art and décor elements and make public art recommendations.
Deliverable: Review and recommend public art projects to be implemented.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
4 Initiative Type:
Event
Target Completion Date:
Quarter or month
Lead(s): Stemmler, Scully, Fram
Initiative Title: Commission Participation in Community Events
Initiative Description: Promote Commission initiatives and art in Edina through increased ACC presence at public
events, including Edina Fall into the Arts Festival at Centennial Lakes Park and other City events though out the year.
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
To discuss: Asphalt Art (Transportation Commission is discussing per Andrew S.), Art displays in vacant shop windows
Date: September 14, 2023 Agenda Item #: IX.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 upcoming meetings and events for the ACC
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Sept. 14, 2023
Arts and Culture Commission
Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Upcoming 2023 Meetings and Events
Date 2022 Meetings Time Location
Wednesday, Sept. 27 WORKPLAN DUE
October 3: Chair only
Council Work Session
(Workplan Presentation)
5:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Oct. 26 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. Nov. 16 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. Dec. 14 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
* Meeting adjusted per Commission vote
** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule.
Date: September 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 required
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, please find a list of all the Fall and Winter classes coming up at the Edina Art Center
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center
Edina Fall & Winter Art Classes
Register and read more at EdinaParks.com/Art
Classes added throughout the year!
Family Classes and Events
Pop Art Portraits Ages 5+ Saturday Sept 16,
March 9
10 am -
noon
Art
Center
$45
Have you ever wanted to turn yourself into a work of art? Submit a photo of yourself, a loved one or a pet
before class. We'll prepare a canvas for you, and you'll be given materials and instruction to turn that photo
into an acrylic on canvas pop art painting on paint day! This class is great for individuals, friends or families
for a fun time together! (Fee is per person.) Instructor: Amanda Wirig
Color Me Autumn
pARTy
Ages 2+ Saturday Sept 23 4:30 – 6:30
pm
Art
Center
$10
On the first day of fall (equinox), celebrate the changing of seasons as a family and create fall themed art for
your home. Registration fee is per adult/child pair. Instructor: Kim Lartz
First Saturday Art Lab Ages 2+ Saturday Oct 7, Nov
4, Dec 2, Jan
6
10 am -
noon
Art
Center
$0
With so many art options, let’s explore them all! Staff will be on hand to assist as families explore the many
different mediums and create fun projects.
Canvas Fun: Pumpkins &
Glow
Ages 6 –
12
Thursday Oct 19 1 – 2 pm Art
Center
$29
MEA Break Day! Spend a fun afternoon with your friends painting a festive fall scene on real canvas. Paint
pumpkins using neon and glow-in-the-dark paint on a 11x14 stretched canvas. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Halloween Craft Day Ages 2+ Saturday Oct 28 10 – 11:30
am
Art
Center
$10
Kick-off Halloween weekend at the art center and create some spooky decorations with us! Instructor: Kim
Lartz
*** OVER ***
Diwali Celebration Ages 2+ Saturday Nov 11 10 – 11:30
am
Art
Center
$10
Learn about Diwali, the Hindu holiday - Festival of Lights, and create a colorful lantern in the traditional
style! We will focus on creating beautiful lanterns to adorn your home for the holiday. All ages welcome,
supplies provided. Fee is per adult/child pair. Instructor: Kim Lartz
Cupcakes & Canvas: Frosty the
Snowman!
Ages 6+ Saturday Dec
2
Noon –
1:30pm
Art
Center
$32
Grab the whole family for a fun family painting event. Everyone will create their own painting of a snowman
on an 11x14" stretched canvas. Enjoy a cupcake while your painting dries. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Holiday Ornament
Making
Ages 2-7,
Ages 8-
12
Saturday Dec 16 10 – 11:30
am,
Noon – 2
pm
Art
Center
$25
Spend a fun morning crafting holiday decorations! We will focus on creating beautiful ornaments to adorn
your home, as well as gift to others. The morning session is for youngers with an adult (ages 2-7) and the
afternoon session gives the older kids (ages 8-12) a chance to get crafty with their adult family or friend (or
on their own!). If you have children in both age groups, choose the session you prefer. Supplies provided;
fee is per adult/child pair.
Winter Wonderland Fairy
Garden
Ages 6 –
12
Friday Jan 19 Noon – 2
pm
Art
Center
$57
Our winter wonderland fairy garden will be the perfect place for fairies, snowmen, and gnomes to celebrate
the frozen world of winter. We will use model magic, paint, and Shrinky-dinks to build our imaginary winter
scenes. Create a miniature fairy garden with a winter twist! Supplies included. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Canvas Fun: Winter Northern
Lights
Ages
7+
Monday Feb 26 6 – 7 pm Art
Center
$32
Spend an evening painting a magical winter night with a sky full of northern lights, mountains, and a polar
bear. Everyone will use acrylic paints including fluorescent colors to paint our winter landscape on an
11x14” canvas. Supplies included. For kids, with or without their adult. (Registration is per person.)
Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Cupcakes & Canvas: Spring
Bunnies
Ages
6+
Saturday March 9 Noon – 1:30
pm
Art
Center
$32
Grab the whole family and join us for a fun family painting event. Everyone will create their own painting of
bunnies and springtime flowers with acrylic paints on an 8x20” stretched canvas. Enjoy a cookie while we
wait for our paintings to dry. All supplies included. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Edina Fall & Winter Art Classes
Register and read more at EdinaParks.com/Art
Classes added throughout the year!
Youth Classes
Art: Try it Out! for
Preschoolers
Ages 2 -
5
Fridays Sept –
ongoing
10:30 – 11:30
am
Art
Center
$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. $16 per session. Come when
you can, week by week registration. Because we prepare for each class, we're sorry that can't accommodate
same-day registration.
Pint-sized Picassos Ages 5 -
7
Thursdays Sept –
ongoing
4:45 – 5:45
pm
Art
Center
$16
For younger elementary students who love to create! Explore art concepts, vocabulary and tools with
award-winning art teacher Lockie Chapman. $16 per session, all supplies included. Come when you can,
week by week registration.
Art Sampler for Kids Ages 7 -
10
Wednesdays Sept 13 –Oct
18, Oct 25 –
Nov 28
4:45 – 5:45
pm
Art
Center
$79
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
Art Fusion Studio for
Teens
Ages 13-
18
Wednesday Sept 13 – Dec 6,
Jan 10 – March 27
4:30 –
6:30 pm
Art
Center
$95
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.
*** OVER ***
Creative Cartooning Ages 9 -
14
Monday Sept 11 & 18 5:30 - 7:30
pm
Art
Center
$45
What are the basics of bringing a character to life? In this class, we will explore the head, facial features and
hairstyles, as well as emotions and expressive poses. Put them all together and you'll be ready to start
illustrating your own characters in your own story world! Supplies included or bring your own sketchbook.
Instructor: Violet Sunde
Arty Animals Ages 9 -
14
Mondays Oct 16 – 30 5:30 – 7:30
pm
Art
Center
$45
Calling all animal lovers! Use a variety of materials to create your favorite animals. In this class, we will use
drawing, painting, collage and watercolors to portray the natural beauty and joy of our animal friends. Three
sessions help you build your skills with a variety of mediums. Instructor: Violet Sunde
Monster Felt Plushies Ages 9 -
15
Mondays Dec 4 - 18 5:30 – 7 pm Art
Center
$45
Design your own cartoon-style monster and turn it in to a monster felt plushie! Incorporate whimsy and fun
like any good toy. Create a pattern, transfer to felt, then use embroidery, buttons, and other
embellishments to make your monster come to life. You will learn how to do basic embroidery stitches
with some special effects to sew your feltie together and give it extra personality. Instructor: Lockie
Chapman
Fashion & Costume
Design
Ages 9 -
14
Mondays Jan 22 & 29 5:30 – 7:30
pm
Art
Center
$45
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
Sunde
Drawing Action &
Adventure
Ages 9 -
14
Mondays Feb 26 &
March 4
5:30 – 7:30
pm
Art
Center
$45
Who will save the day? Let your imagination run wild as we create heroes, sidekicks, villains and more! We
will learn to draw outfits, superpower effects and action poses to illustrate our characters'
adventures. Instructor: Violet Sunde
Edina Fall & Winter Art Classes
Register and read more at EdinaParks.com/Art
Classes added throughout the year!
Adult and Teen Workshops
Introduction to Intuitive Watercolor Ages 18+ Friday Sept 8 12 – 2pm Senior Center $43
Explore the Hauschka Method of intuitive watercolor painting. You begin the painting without knowing what
the final image or theme will be as you open to your unconscious, and through the process, allow an image
to emerge. The time spent with these pure colors and liquids is rejuvenating to the body and soul. Supply
fee of $10 to instructor Donna Webb.
Curated Conversations Ages
16+
Wednesday Sept 20, Oct 18,
Nov 15, Dec 20
1 – 2:30 pm Arneson
Acres
Free
Join us in exploring works of art in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s (Mia) collection and beyond. Bring your
knowledge and perspectives to these engaging discussions. Each session will focus on a theme presented in a
Power Point format; discussion and conversation encouraged! Facilitator: Jeanette Colby
Alcohol Inks: Introduction Ages 14+ Saturday Sept 30 2 – 4 pm Art Center $39
Pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with energy, alcohol inks are fun to work with and
create amazing designs. Come learn about this medium and leave with beautiful creations to display!
Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Macrame Coasters Ages 16+ Tuesday Oct 3 5 – 8 pm Art Center $21
Learn to macrame multicolored coasters. You will leave with two coasters to enjoy using at home! In
addition to the registration fee, a student supply kit will be $35 paid directly to the instructor on class night.
Instructor: Aratrika Chatteraj
Jewelry: Fused Silver Rings Ages 16+ Tuesday Oct 10 5:30 – 8:30 pm Art Center $49
Do you love jewelry? Love creating? Love playing with fire? Join us for an evening of making three silver
rings! You will learn to fuse silver, which is a way of connecting the metal with a torch and nothing else.
Plenty of help and support means no experience needed. In addition to the registration fee, a student supply
kit will be $35 paid directly to the instructor on class night. Instructor: Tai Salisbury
Impressionist Inspirations Ages 16+ Saturday Oct 14, Nov 18 10 – noon Art Center $39
Create a canvas inspired by Van Gogh or Monet. Your creation during October workshop will be inspired
by Vincent’s 1889 painting of Olive Trees on view at The Minneapolis Institute of Art. Claude Monet’s 1906
Waterlilies painting in the Chicago Institute of Art will inspire your November canvas. Register for each
workshop separately. All supplies included. Instructor: Mike Bedard
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Gel Printing Workshop Ages 16+ Saturday Oct 28 1 – 4 pm Art Center $59
Gel plate printmaking is an exciting way to add more variety to your collages, mixed media, journals and
more with one-of-a-kind colorful monoprints. Work with color, layers, stencils and masks to create
dynamic prints and collages. Supplies included. Instructor: Lockie Chapman
TeenzArt: Mosaic Workshop Ages 11 - 16 Saturday Nov 4 1 – 4 pm Art Center $59
Bring your friends and get creative as you learn about the art of mosaics! 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. Supplies provided. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Beginning Ukulele Ages 12+ Saturday Nov 11 10 am – noon Senior Center $24
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 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
Acrylic Pour: Up North Ages 16+ Monday Nov 13 6:30 – 8 pm Art Center $50
Discover the magical world of acrylic pour painting! Using fluid acrylics and pouring medium, your instructor
will show you how to produce beautiful abstract artwork. Create an acrylic pour on a 12" wooden cut-out.
Choose between three options: Outline of Minnesota, Bear, or Fish. We'll provide a tray to carry your
painting home. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Acrylic Pour: Ornaments Ages 16+ Monday Nov 27 6:30 – 8:30 pm Art Center $50
Take the art of acrylic pouring to a whole new level by creating fun festive ornaments for the holiday
season. Create one-of-a-kind seasonal décor to keep or give away as gifts. First learn different acrylic
pouring techniques. Then try out these techniques on 2 round bulb ornaments and 2 wooden cut out
silhouettes. All supplies provided including a tray to transport your works home in. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Jewelry: Wire Wrapped Earrings Ages
16+
Tuesday Dec 5 5:30 – 8:30 pm Art Center $49
A pair of earrings to go with every outfit - what could be more fun? Making them yourself, of course. Join us
for an evening of fun, creativity and tools. Using only wire and beads, you will make 2 to 3 pairs of colorful
earrings and learn an extremely useful wire linking process along the way. In addition to the registration fee,
a student supply kit will be $20 paid directly to the instructor on class night. Instructor: Tai Salisbury
Printmaking: Holiday Cards Ages 12+ Saturday Dec 9 10 am – 1 pm Art Center $55
Design and create your own holiday cards - or cards for any occasion! Using soft-cut blocks, learn to carve
your image, apply ink and print 20 cards to share with friends and loved ones. This class is great for adults
and teens, as well as children 8+ accompanied by an adult. All supplies included. Instructor: Mike Bedard
Pet Portraits Ages 8 - 17 Monday Feb 5 6:30 - 8 pm Art Center $45
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! Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Edina Fall & Winter Art Classes
Register and read more at EdinaParks.com/Art
Classes added throughout the year!
Adult Classes
Beginning Abstract
Painting
Ages
16+
Mondays Sept 11 – 25,
Dec 4 - 18
5:30 – 7:30 pm Art
Center
$75
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. Supplies included. Instructor: Lockie Chapman
Drawing Portraits –
Studio
Ages
18+
Tuesdays Sept 12 – Oct 17,
Oct 24 – Nov 28 1 – 4 pm Senior
Center
$175
For advanced artists, join us for focused study and guidance with artist instructor and coach Louise Gillis.
Intermediate Oil
Painting
Ages
16+
Tuesdays Sept 12 – Oct 17,
Oct 24 – Nov 28 6:00 – 8:30
pm
Art
Center
$175
This class is for those that have taken beginning oil painting or have some experience with the medium.
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 will be proud of. Instructor: Scott Lloyd Anderson
Art Essentials Ages 16+ Wednesdays Sept 13 – Oct 4 6:00 – 7:30 Art Center $79
Delve into color, composition, perspective, and value and shading in this 4-week class. Designed for
beginners and students with some experience seeking to reinvigorate their passion for art. Build skills to
make drawing and painting accessible and fun. Instructor: Mike Bedard
Drawing & Painting with
a Clothed Model
Ages
18+
Thursdays Sept 14 – Nov 9 1 – 4 pm Art
Center
$150
With a live model, capture the human form in both quick-action poses and sustained poses. Learn how to
finish a drawing incorporating form, beauty of line and “sculpting” the body. Instructor: Louise Gillis
Beginning Drawing Ages 16+ Mondays Sept 18 – Oct 23 2 – 4 pm Senior Center $145
Drawing can be intimidating, but learning a few basic techniques can improve your skills and make drawing
much more fun! This no-pressure group setting will present such techniques as portraits, still life,
perspective, shading and measuring. Instructor: Amanda Wirig
*** OVER ***
Realistic Painting –
Studio
Ages
16+
Mondays Sept 11 – Oct 16,
Oct 23 – Nov 27 1 – 4 pm Art
Center
$150
If you have had some 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.
Alcohol Inks: Beyond Basics Ages 16+ Tuesdays Oct 3 - 24 Noon - 2 pm Art Center $171
Dive into the world of Alcohol Inks in this four-week workshop series. 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 with knowledge of new techniques
that you can then take home and expand your artistic interest. All supplies included. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus
Beginning
Watercolor Painting
Ages
16+
Thursdays Sept 21 – Oct 5
Oct 26 – Nov 9
6 – 8 pm Art
Center
$75
Learn basic concepts of design, value and color theory. Learn and practice various watercolor techniques
and use them in creating simple compositions. This class is appropriate for people who are brand-new to
watercolor painting. Instructor: Amanda Wirig
Beginning
Watercolor Painting
Ages
16+
Thursdays Sept 13 – 27 1 – 3 pm
Senior
Center
$75
Learn basic concepts of design, value and color theory. Learn and practice various watercolor techniques
and use them in creating simple compositions. This class is appropriate for people who are brand-new to
watercolor painting. Instructor: Amanda Wirig
Beginning Watercolors
– Level 2
Ages 16+ Wednesdays Oct 4 – 18
Oct 25 – Nov 8
10 – noon
1 – 3 pm
Senior Center $75
Work on and practice various watercolor painting techniques and use them in creating simple compositions.
This class is appropriate for people who are have had some watercolor painting experience. Instructors: Art
Weeks, morning class (Oct 4-18); Amanda Wirig, afternoon class (Oct 25-Nov 8).
Intermediate Abstract
Painting
Ages
16+
Mondays Oct 23 – Nov 27,
Jan 8 – Feb 12
6 – 8:30 pm Art
Center
$150
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. Instructor: Lockie Chapman
Drawing Portraits for
Beginners
Ages
16+
Wednesdays Oct 25 – Nov
20
6 - 7:30
pm
Art
Center
$95
This class is designed for beginning artists interested in portraiture. Learn to methods, techniques and
exercises to draw realistic portraits in pencil. Instructor: Mike Bedard.
The Secret Life of Color Ages 18+ Fridays Oct 27 – Dec 8 Noon - 2 pm Senior Center $175
Using the Hauschka intuitive watercolor painting process, this beginning class will cover exercises to
explore the nature of each color and color mixing. This method of painting is a gentle introduction to the
creative process. It invites us to open to our unconscious and, through the process, allow an image to
emerge. Instructor: Donna Webb
Acrylic Pouring:
Basics and Beyond
Ages 16+ Tuesdays Feb 13 - 27 12 – 1:30 pm Art
Center
$129
Experience the magical world of fluid acrylics and pouring and create beautiful abstract canvases. Instead of
paint brushes we will use a variety of tools including sink strainers, plastic bottles, and pull chains. This class
will show you more advanced techniques and tools than the introductory workshop. Instructor: Lisa Vitkus