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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-22 Arts & Commission Meeting PacketAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room Thursday, September 22, 2022 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 Minutes August 25, 2022 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Welcome new Student Commissioner,Nikhil Konkimalla 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.2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Update B.2023 ACC Work Plan Development VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta1 Comments A.Upcoming Art Center Programs B.Upcoming Meetings and Events 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 ampli4cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Arts and Culture Minutes August 25, 2022 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Accept meeting minutes INTRODUCTION: Please accept the meeting minutes from the August 25, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission meeting ATTACHMENTS: Description Arts and Culture Minutes August 25, 2022 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission Public Works Multipurpose Room Thursday, August 25, 2022 I. Call To Order Chair Sorensen called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Amlaw, Johnson, Westlund, Fram, Stemmler, Chandler, Faeth, Student Commissioners Anand; and Chair Sorensen. Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Fram to approve the August 25, 2022 meeting agenda, seconded by Chandler. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Johnson to approve the July 28, 2022 meeting minutes, seconded by Amlaw. Motion carried. V. Special Recognition A. Community Development Director Bill Neuendorf presented plans for upcoming development at 5146 Eden Ave. a. Neuendorf discussed the artwork plan for the future development and invited the ACC to have a seat at the table during the planning and implementation phase. b. ACC discussed the opportunity, Neuendorf recommended that Commission make an advisory communication in support of the project. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2022 Work Plan Updates • Initiative #1: Implement Year 2 of the Public Art Plan: Healing Circles • Commissioner Fram reported on initiative #1 and updated commission on curation of Healing Circles initiative. Chair Sorensen reported that all teachers in the elementary schools would be presenting the project during the first week of school and the secondary schools will have options for all students as well. • Commissioner Stemmler discussed the video component of the initiative to ensure accessibility to view project past the October event. • Chair Sorensen promoted the culmination of the event at Kuhlman Field/Community Center during mental health week in October. • Initiative #2: Research and make a recommendation for a microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • Commissioner Chandler reported on research that has been done previously on the microgrant initiative. ACC discussed. • Initiative #3: As a new art space is pursued, the Commission will provide the community perspective to the planning process • Commissioner Westlund discussed the report that the ACC submitted to City Council during their June meeting. Westlund mentioned bringing up the report during community comment at Council meetings to spur on discussion. • ACC discussed other options. • Initiative #4: Public Art Poetry in the Parks 2022 • Staff member Fulton mentioned that the company hired to do the etching is at the State Fair but that we will be walking the sites for etching when he is available and get a timeline solidified. • Commissioner Amlaw mentioned hosting an event celebrating the poets once poems are in the ground. • Initiative #5: Joint Sponsorship of Performances on the Plaza Summer Concert Series 2022 • Chair Sorensen presented that the POP series is hopeful that the City will support the effort in 2023, as the 2022 season wraps up. B. 2023 Workplan Development • Chair Sorensen led the continuing brainstorming the 2023 Workplan • ACC discussed being a partner in the Grandview Yard project • ACC discussed continuum items such as microgrants, Art Center initiative, Healing Circles • Chair Sorensen discussed how Edina having a point of view on the requirements for developers when it comes to public art needs to take a higher priority • Commissioner Stemmler discussed adding a Street Art initiative • Staff member Fulton mentioned a joint venture between ACC and staff to cover city-owned utility boxes with art coverings • ACC weighed options of adding other initiatives and decided to present the following to Council in their 2023 Workplan Recommendation: 1. Grandview Yard partnership 2. Street Art research 3. Art Center 4. Utility Boxes 5. Art Incentive for commercial development 6. Performances on the Plaza VII. Chair And Member Comments • Chair Sorensen invited all members to volunteer for shifts at the Edina Fall into the Arts Festival. • Commissioner Amlaw acknowledged Activities Directory and congratulated staff on new art programming opportunities. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VIII. Staff Comments • Updated 2022 Meeting dates were presented. • Staff member Fulton presented upcoming City programming. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Chandler to adjourn the August 25, 2022 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, seconded by Westlund. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Welcome new Student Commissioner,Nikhil Konkimalla Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: none requested INTRODUCTION: Please welcome our new Student Commissioner, Nikhil Konkimalla. Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Update Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action required INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the 2022 Work plan with current updates. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Work Plan Updates Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Commission: Arts and Culture Commission 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Implement Year 2 of the Public Art Plan: The Mandala Digital Public Art Project and digital mapping Deliverable Display artwork submissions within public locations throughout Edina. Leads Fram, Stemmler, Sorensen, Anand (s) Target Completion Date: Oct. 3-7, 2022 Progress Q1: ACC has met with Edina Public Schools and established a timeline and project outline. The initiative has been renamed “Healing Circles” by both parties. Progress Q2: A curator has been chosen and ACC has worked with school district to create program guidelines for “Healing Circles” digital public art Progress Q3: Students have begun work on healing circles in the schools. Virtual Gallery is up on ArtZonia. BetterTogether is hosting a page to showcase intiative. Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Research and make a recommendation for a microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture Deliverable Report to City Council. Leads Chandler, Amlaw, Faeth Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Compiling research of other programs throughout the metro Progress Q2: Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) As a new art space is pursued, the commission will provide the community perspective to the planning process. Deliverable City staff will continue to provide a role for the commission on the pursuit of art space. Leads Chandler, Westlund, Amlaw, Zbaren Target Completion Date: ongoing Progress Q1: Feedback from initiative leads received in January. Program Study will be discussed at the February 24 ACC meeting. Program summary will then be discussed at the March 22 City Council Work Session. Progress Q2: Commission submitted an Advisory Report to the City Council in June 2022. Council discussed at August 6 meeting. Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Climate Change Public Art in the Parks for Earth Day 2022 Deliverable Climate change messaging at Edina Parks timed to Earth Day Leads Sorensen (lead), Anand (s), Johnson Target Completion Date: Progress Q1: Representatives from ACC presented project during the EHS Climate Summit. Poetry has been selected; Parks have been selected. Contract is under negotiation. Progress Q2: Sandblasting company has been hired and is working on stencils of five of the poems to be etched in 2022. Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Joint Sponsorship of Performances on the Plaza Summer Concert Series 2022 Deliverable Advertise AAC initiatives or table at the concerts. Leads Sorensen (lead), Anand (s), Johnson Target Completion Date: Aug. 2022 Progress Q1: Two new proposals have been submitted from Musikant and are under review by staff. Tabling options will be available. Progress Q2: Performances on the Plaza hosted a successful season. ACC participation was high, including performances by student commissioners and Emcee duties by Commissioners. Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on art and décor elements & programming for the Edina Theatre. Deliverable Provide feedback on art elements using the Art and Décor rubric. Leads Sorensen, Feath, Westlund Target Completion Date: Completed Progress Q1: Theater project has been delayed. ACC has been in contact with owners and will collaborate when opportunities arise Progress Q2: Theater is complete. Ribbon cutting and grand opening will be hosted at the end of September. All commissioners to be invited. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) - Implement microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture if recommendation is approved by Council. - Report and advise on procedures to include art and décor elements when opportunities arise in Edina public and commercial projects. Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2023 ACC Work Plan Development Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: none required INTRODUCTION: Please see attached and make notes about changes needed to the draft plan of the ACC's 2023 Draft Work P lan ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023 Draft Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan September Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Arts and Culture Commission 2023 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title: Grandview Yard Artwork Deliverable: Review and Comment on décor elements and programming for 5146 Eden Ave. • As the Grandview site is planned, ACC would participate in community comment and planning of art in the new park space. Leads: Too many people are interested in this topic. We will need to choose who needs to step off the sub- committee Target Completion Date Sub-Committee or Working Group Jennifer Faeth Rebecca Sorensen Brian Stemmler Alyssa Fram Susan Chandler Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Community Development has indicated that there are funds available for this project. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: • Comms: • Other staff: Community Development would keep ACC appraised of site development as project moves forward Liaison Comments: Staff is supportive. The ACC is the established community review body for public art. “quote from comp plan” City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Template Updated 2021.06.08 Initiative Title: City of Edina Street Art Policy and Practices Deliverable: Research and review programs currently implemented in other cities around the metro. Analyze local data and evaluate how a program can be implemented in the City of Edina. Create a guide for creative placemaking for street art within Edina. Leads: Brian Stemmler Target Completion Date Sub-Committee or Working Group Kathy Amlaw Laura Westlund Alyssa Fram Reeya Anand* Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: • Comms: • Other staff: Liaison Comments: Staff is supportive. A “study and report” phase is needed to identify options, though ACC may be prepared to make a recommendation to Council in 2023 as well. Perhaps research first and then create a guide could be a secondary in the “parking lot” as a project to do once the research is complete. City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title: Adding a Public Art Component to Planning and Public Development Deliverable: Building off of the report submitted to City Council in 2020, ACC will assist with addition of a public art component to planning and public development when new developments come to Edina Leads: Alana Zbaren Target Completion Date Sub-Committee or Working Group Jennifer Faeth Kathy Amlaw Rebecca Sorensen Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: • Comms: • Other staff: Liaison Comments: Dependent on action taken by Council in 2022. May be better suited in staff work plans. Template Updated 2021.06.08 City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title: Continuum: Art Center Deliverable: Continue Advocating for a new Art Space and bring the community perspective to the process. Initiative Title: Continuum: Art Center Target completion date: ongoing Sub-Committee or Working Group Kathy Amlaw Alana Zbaren Laura Westlund Susan Chandler Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: • Comms: • Other staff: Liaison Comments: Too many people are interested in this topic. We will need to choose who needs to step off the sub-committee City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Template Updated 2021.06.08 Initiative Title: Utility Boxes Deliverable: Add Art Wraps to City owned Utility Boxes. ACC will jury artwork and chose artists to be represented throughout the City. Leads: Laura Westlund Target Completion Date Sub-Committee or Working Group Reeya Anand Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are available for this project. Staff in multiple departments have indicated interest in promoting art on boxes. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: Staff will do the call for artwork and coordinate installation • Comms: Promotion during call for artists and possibly during/after installation to celebrate art in Edina • Other staff: Assistance may be needed for installation Liaison Comments: This will be a project undertaken jointly with City staff and ACC members. City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title: Performances on the Plaza Deliverable: Leads: Rebecca Sorensen Target Completion Date Sub-Committee or Working Group Reeya Anand Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): • Liaison: Staff will do the call for artwork and coordinate installation • Comms: Promotion during call for artists and possibly during/after installation to celebrate art in Edina • Other staff: Assistance may be needed for installation Liaison Comments: This will be a project undertaken jointly with City staff and ACC members. City Manager Comments: Template Updated 2021.06.08 Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Art Center Programs Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: none required INTRODUCTION: Attached please find the upcoming October Art Programming happening in the City of Edina ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Art Center Classes and Events September 22, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events October Art Events in Edina Parks Special Events and Workshops Free First Saturday Art Lab All ages welcome With so many art options, let’s explore them all! Staff will be on hand to assist as families explore the many different mediums available. Saturdays, Oct. 1 10 a.m. – noon Locations will vary Free, registration required Cupcakes & Canvas Fall Fox Ages 6+ October 15th 1-2:30pm Create a painting of a fox with birch trees, using acrylic paint on an 11x14" stretched canvas. All supplies and treats included. For adult and child. Edina Art Center Cost: $21 per person Family and Friends Event: DIWALI Lanterns All ages welcome Spend a fun morning with your family, learning about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and creating a colorful lantern in the traditional style. Saturday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Edina Art Center $25 per adult/child pair STAFF REPORT Page 2 Paint your Pet Make a portrait of your best friend! Your talented instructor, Alana Hawley, will sketch your pet prior to paint night so you can create a masterpiece. Email a photo to the Edina Art Center after registration, at least a week before class. Supplies included. Wednesday, Oct. 19 6-8 p.m. Edina Art Center $65 Youth and Adult classes Arty Animals Ages 9-14 Using a variety of mediums, explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques with our friends in the world of animals as inspiration. Instructor: Violet Conchita-Sunde Mondays, Oct. 3,17, & 24 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Edina Art Center $65 Art Fundamentals Series Ages 12 to adult Get back to the basics as we explore in-depth art theory and work on our own art skills. In session 2, Illusions in Art, we’ll consider how artists give make flat objects look three-dimensional, and learn to give volume, light, shadow and movement to your drawings and paintings. Instructor: Michael Bedard Wednesdays, Oct 26 – Nov 16 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Edina Art Center $95 per session Teen Art Escape Ages 13-18 Come to our open studio, where you can to practice your craft in the company of other teen artists. With a supportive mentor-teacher available for demonstrations, advice and consultation, you’ll be able to paint, draw, create digital artwork, and more. Mentor: Michael Bedard Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 13- Nov. 15 Session 2: Tuesdays, Jan. 3- March 14 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edina Art Center $90 per session STAFF REPORT Page 3 Beginning Abstract Acrylics Ages 14 to adult Select and mix a personal palette, explore mark making with various tools and learn to work in layers to deepen your understanding of contrast and composition. Supplies included. Instructor: Lockie Chapman Session 1: Tuesdays: Oct. 11-25 $70 Curated Conversations All ages welcome 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 perspective to these engaging discussions. Wednesdays, Oct. 12: Changing Landscape Nov. 16, Family and Friends in Art 1-3 p.m. Free Classes that are ongoing that may already be full or are mid-session: Exploring Abstracts Drawing Portraits from Photos Beginning Oils & Acrylics Pastel Landscape Beginning Watercolors Open Studio happens every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Edina Art Center. Join your friends at the Art Center to practice your craft. $5 per person. Preschool Classes For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver Edinborough Park: Messy Munchkins Start your week off right with ARTrageous Adventures at Edinborough Park for a morning of artistry! When you’re done creating, continue your fun with a pass to climb, crawl, slide and bounce in the play park, included in the price. Every Monday, 10 to 10:45 a.m. $20 per class Edina Art Center: Preschool Art – Try it out! Join us for creative learning with instructor Lockie Chapman. Use a variety of materials and techniques, including drawing painting, sculpture and collage. Every Friday, 10 to 10:45 a.m. $16 per class Edina Senior Center: Kid Create Join us once a month for art fun with KidCreate! Second or third Saturday of the month. Two sessions per day, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. $25 per class Date: September 22, 2022 Agenda Item #: IX.B. 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: none required INTRODUCTION: Attached please find the upcoming list of meetings for the remainder of 2022. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming meetings September 22, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Date 2022 Meetings Time Location Thurs. Oct. 27 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm City Hall Community Room **Thurs. Nov. 17 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm City Hall Community Room **Thurs. Dec. 15 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm City Hall Community Room ** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule.