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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1993 UnfiledNoyes Cultural Arts Centor 927 Noyes St Evanston. IL 60201 708/491-0166 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 27 April 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson. Indira Johnson. Fred Nagelbach. Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Gamble, Ray Green, Beth Hart, Dave Mickenberg. Michael Phillips STAFF: Jonathon Glus. Public Art Coordinator 3UESTS. Laura Hirshfield. Evanston Public Library The monthly meeting of the Public Ar: -ommittee was .--alled =a order by chair Ron asaacson in Studio =106 cf the Noyes Cultaral Arts :enter. :2' Noyes Street. Evanstca. ;1. 50201, at 7:15 ;m. APPROVAL =F MINUTES: Fred Nagelbach =tatea _hat the `arch minutes showed him as both present and absent at -,e meeting, and asked that the minutes show his as absent. -he 'cmmittee :wade nc :ther changes. ..cwever. 3 _uorum was not -resent -o approve the minutes. 7HA1R S REP-_RT: Ron _istr_'_uted a moncarao^ _f cultural ar:= ?1ann1ng _-- 7te city cf Tucson. Ari.._...a. -.sn explained _`:a_ although .wcacn .s -arger -han Evanst_n. many of the programs at "_'::cson are .:_=filar -hose we are eYp_or_., :sere in Evanst_a. Ron also reminded :he -cmmittee 'hat a new mayor and :;.ty-_unc:l will �_-e _ ns_3' led cn _� May. and encc..raged PAC :members tc ,ontact `hese =eopl-� and t—nccurage 7he:_ c pert cf -he crc�ram. J';AFF =EP _ _.. -onat..:n stated _hat .e ..ad n:_ staff ~spor' 7f ..i- =.,r'__ _ the _ema-nder -)f -�vena. _ 3 repo NEW =,?Pr - - --- ARY - _._ E,.: °cn re _ .d -ne omMi _ _ee itt?nt:.-_n - -ne _ -t--_ A-- Ian anC 7L _-.. any -,mmen:c �n3t,",an -ed na: ;ud__'- Fir5zner. __;: -ginger and Fr;.._es Wh_,shead wil- =i_ ,n _he eater -or _a net sting wi... _r. Freo Malkinson =- the '.ibrary Board ;ns _anel :hair Ray reen 'nter: _r _ _r- --mmIt'ee h a 1 r _ -tc__ -. -.^.r;scn : Aporte'3 'hat _eryl Wright a: -~e '•1CA agreed `o si' )n 3ei-�t7tz_n _ane:, Peter "auc at Randoip^ .'treet sailer, :s _n,:erested :z,_ schedule _s --)mpati�le. and Inigo mangianc- malle had declined due 'o a ':eavv summer schedule. Fred Nage_'_ach suggested Wilson as 3 _immunity representative lnd:ra hoped to have 3 panel .n i7lace the following week. Indira also explained that Carla Kenney -Phillips at School District 465 is interested in coordinating the mural project for the children's room and that the sub -committee is currently exploring the management and cost logistics for this on -going project. Jonathon reported that the Library Board at their 28 April meeting would review the Library Public Art Plan. Indira Johnson, Beth Hart and Jonathon would attend, VIADUCT COMPETITION PROJECT: Ron reported that a firm located in Research Park is currently researching bridge/viaduct deterioration in conjunction with Northwestern. Ron suggested that the Committee explore the possibility of collaboration between this project and the Viaduct program. RETREAT: In the sub -committee's absence. Ron confirmed that 19 June is still a good date for those in attendance to hold the retreat. Jonathon said that he would contact the sub -committee asap to confirm the date and location. OTHER _ISSUES AND MEMBERS COMMENTS: Ron suggested that Jonathon draft a letter from PAC to welcome the new City Council and mayor. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: No comments, Meeting was adjourned at 9*00 pm. Submitted ty public Art '_ordinat.or Tonathon Glus. 6 May 1993. iJonatnon'�;Ius. Public Art Coordinator 00 EVA STU_ UL_N( ] I L Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston. IL 60201 708/491.0266 Minutes of the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival Planning Committee meeting of Tuesday, May 4, 1993. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm. by this month's chair Brenda McKinley. MEMBERS PRESENT: Laurel Burrows, Robert Ferguson, Wendy Kopald, Carol Koloian. Brenda McKinley, Geri Mills, Eunice Oviedo, Isabel Oviedo, Lewis Walker STAFF PRESENT: Tsehaye Hebert MINUTES: The following correction was made to the Calendar of Events. The Jazz Concert benefits Distinctive Ladies of the North Shore and not the Unity Network, as had been entered in the minutes. L. Burrows moved that the minutes be approved with corrections: L. Walker seconded the motion. COUNCIL REPORT: L. Burrows reported on the recent Arts Council meeting briefly discussing the Next Theatre's Adopt--A-Seat project, the recent vote on eliminating the comprehensive arts grants from the Illinois State Bureau of Education, the recent Arts Market, the Arts and Affirmative Action meeting and the upcoming Back Home With the Folks program. Laurel also announced that there was an opening on the Council due to Jane Chapman's resignation. FESTIVAL CHAIR/FAMILY DEMONSTRATION AREA: Plans are being made to have Festival chair and co-chair Isabel and Eunice Oviedo present a pinata from ELA donated to the Pediatrics Unit at St. Francis Hospital on behalf of the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival. Isabel reported that at the recent ELA meeting, she signed up eleven volunteers for the Family Demonstration Area. The pinata and the tortilla making demonstration will be housed in the Family/Demonstration Area. There is nothing new to report for Year of the American "raft. EXHIBIT-: The applications are still trickling in. A final count is not available. however the overall numbers are still less than the number Df appl,zat:cns received last year at t:::s time. Tsehaye. Art Encounter. L. Burrows and C, Marshall will coordinate and implement the curatorial process Regarding painting the exhibit spaces on the day before the Festival, it was decided that we should approach the Recreation Department or ETHS to use paint rollers used for painting their sports playing fields. This would greatly expedite the process not only time wise but would also be physically less taxing. FEST:VAL HOOK: Laurel Burrows offered to help edit the souvenir book. Information should be due by the end of the month. A draft of the book should be available by the next meeting. INFORMATION AREA: Nothing to report this month. DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 27 July 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Gamble, Ray Green, Beth Hart, Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Dave Mickenberg, Fred Nagelbach, Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Phillips STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator GUESTS: Fred Malkinson, President, Evanston Library Board, Laura Hirshfield, staff, Evanston Public Library The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by chair Roc. Isaacson in the Parasol Room at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, at 7:10 pm. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES: Beth Hart moved and Ray Green seconded the approval of the minutes of the 27 April and 30 Mauch meetings. CHAIR'S REPORT: Ron Isaacson updated the Committee on the public art component of the downtown revitalization plan. Primarily, EVMARK recently confirmed its commitment to public art by considering partial support of the public art coordinator position. The CTA approached the Dempster Street merchants regarding a possible mural project at the Det,ipster Street viaduct. The Transit Center will be completed by the end of the year. Public Works is willing to include a sculpture pad at the site for later inclusion of art. sculpture loan program by which PAC wou::J faciIir_atP placing loaned sculpture at key locations throughout the city. STAFF REPORT: Jonathon Clus reported the status of the mural project at Brummel Park In the Clyde-Ca.1a1: neighborhood. Kxela Smit.tl, a Chicago P,,iblic Art Grnup (-PA ''a1 ist , was hi!- by T?Vr111S! _:.. �v'_ . �ii� 0i-.'. ..-,j i' •� f ,. �I�--r? t�l � � " j �'+'r .. 3 i At *'?!IJ'-'I1S''_ '- - ttl1? V t A W. i t imP of all a, t ist assisttaI t- f'_,r Kie_la. NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT: A) Library Competition/Selection Process: Ron invited the Committee to review and discuss the four questions regarding process which were included in the monthly packet. Ron encouraged the Committee to thoroughly explore these issues because the PAC members will be asked in the coming months to defend this process. Jim Gamble asked whether the goal of this exercise is to provide a level playing field for all the artists or to acquire the best piece possible for the exterior of the building. Ron stated that the PAC is charged by the Arts Council to acquire the best work possible. Indira Johnson said that the field must be level for the artists involved to insure the integrity of the program. Ron invited Ray to review and critique the process used for the exterior selection panel. Ray assured the Committee that the process used was fare. He stated that t}ie seler_tion panel was charged by PAC to review the proposals given the pre -determined criteria, and for PAC to second guess the reasoning of the selection panel at this point in the process is inappropriate. Ray reminded the Committee that locating a piece which is unanimously approved of is impossible and that many of the best pieces begin among controversy. He sited as an example the piece in Highland Park. Ray also reminded the Committee that the three finalists were selected based on an exciting concept, but concepts which need to be more thoroughly fleshed out, which will be done during the final proposal phase. Ray stated that a selection process must be flexible. He further stated that process is abstract, and that the joy of working with a Committee of thinking, articulate people is responding to the progrAr, AS _S `_Fir•.--1 P,� S'.:-I explaining that part of being a member- of the Public Art Committee is realizing one's commitment to the process. Regarding t:he final recornmendation, the Committee confirmed that the selection panel will select one finalist. PAC will decide after reviewincq the three final submissions whes.h---r only the finalls*' w:11 fr sect 1 ne approving B) Review of Preliminary Exterior Artwork SubmisFllt�ns: Jonathon presented the top twenty-two proposals. 11(�th hart, Jim Gamble and Indira Johnson led the Committee in agreeing that the three finalists, though disparate in concept, are interesting, challenging, and submitted by artists with well -proven aesthetic standards. C) Interior Sub -Committee: Indira reported that Ann Wilson can no longer sit on the selection panel, and Joanne Pinsky (Art Encounter) will be invited to replace Ann as a community representative. Jonathon reported that the prospectus is still delayed due to the question of what kind of flooring will be used. D) Sister City program: Jonathon reported that the ester City Program is interested in exploring the possibility of sponsoring a fine arts exchange between artists in Belize City and Evanston. Gail Struve volunteered to chair such a committee. CITY ACQUISITION POLICY: The Committee approved the proposed structure of a Library Collection Committee and agreed that an acquisition policy should be discussed at the September retreat. The Committee asked Jonathon to continue researching policies held by other agencies nationwide. RETREAT: .aim Gamble stated that 19 September is still a good date for those in attendance to hold the retreat. Jonathon said that he would contact the sub -committee asap to confirm the date and location. Mi r-k-nhpro . f he had any information regarding the possible placement of artwork in the soon -to -be -redesigned Oldberg Park. David reported that there are no nieces in the university's collection which would be appropriate for the site and that Northwestern has had many maintenance and safety problems with works of art loaned to the University. viability of a tempolaty arrw.-rK l(-)ari piu,4iam. ri()11 agreed ttzat a sub -committee should be formes that may cf-irisider tti- concept of a data -base which would include artworks which are available for. loan. Fred Malkinson stated that a citizen is 4.ntereslod in donating the funds to acquire a piece of glass artwork for the new Library. The Committee discussed various processes to consider the donation that would most closely align with the Library Public Art Plan. Jonathon agreed to provide Fred a short note explaining what information the donor may put in a letter to be considered by the new Collections Committee. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: No comments. Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm. Submitted by Public Art Coordinator Jonathon Glus, 4 August 1993. Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator ENANSTO c�tTNC I L Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St Evanston, IL 60201 798/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 31 August 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Gamble, Ray Green, Beth Hart, Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Dave Mickenberg, Michael Phillips, Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Fred Nagelbach STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator GUESTS: Jan Schakowsky, Illinois State Representative The monthly meeting of the Public art Committee was called to order by Chair Ron Isaacson in Room #2402 of the Evanston Civic Center, 3100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, at 7:05 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ray Green moved and Indira Johnson seconded approval of the 27 July 1993 minutes. CHAIR'S REPORT: Ron brcuaht to the actention of the Committee an article on public art in Phoenix which had recently appeared in the New York Times. Ron stated that copies of the article would be available from Jonathon. Ron stated that nominations for the Mayor's Award for the Arcs will be accepted until 15 September, and to see him or the Arts Council staff for more details. He also stated that a new committee of the .Arts Council is the Arts in Education Committee, chaired by Francine Markwell. Further, Ron explained t!"at the EVMARK downtown redevelopment plans will be put in place beginning in 1994/1995, and that he is committed -o organiwini -i coo? of •-o__nteers for -he Public Art �ummitteP _hat can ass-st in realizing the goals of the PAC for downtown. :im Gamble suggested that a standing committee for design re•.-.ew be establ_shed for the downtown area. Fepresentati•.•e Schako,.-jsti,offered the ornmi:tee any support that she can _ffer. :ion _a... har -i errant o_ rcoosal :s c::rrently being ,orlsiderea :OOT .ti,,. _: .,otald _ea__te _ne Emerson _rrr�ar Iaauc.` rc,ec- �r meetings w.tt: ::--CT ",__n rester:: a_ _cacl .� ,ecessar}', and mentioned _ at _.hizago z_dermanic 1 str =40 recent_-., rece_•led funds to include in at 7 ne 1ranv __ Ie ., er .e --T;,, stat).cn. STAFF ? ionatnon sius stanea _hat staff _nformat_on _s :nc_uded pacxet _ino that :.e wi_; participate _n discussion. _nrcu,3ncut _.:e Nest _)f _~e meetin.a. I, i u '. ,Y d1. ., . W, a ''1 .1 ,. Y 1 II 1 , . , . 11 ii 11 , ENANSTU OUNC I L Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 28 September 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Gamble, Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Dave Mickenberg, Fred Nagelbach, Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Green, Beth Hart, Michael Phillips STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by chair Ron Isaacson in Studio 4106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60201, at 7:15 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: "Minutes of the August 1992 meeting of the Public Art Committee were inadvertently included in the packet instead of the minutes of the August 1993 meeting. No review and voting took place. The August 1993 minutes will be included in the October packet. `HAIR'S REPORT: Ron congratulated the Committee on the success of the retreat held on 19 September. Ron further said that the members of the Arts Council who attended the retreat were quite impressed with the knowledge, dedication and professionalism of the indi:•4-dual PAC members as well as the Committee as a whole. STAFF REPORT: Jonathon reported that he had no formal staff report, but that he would provide information regarding the :�ar,ous projects through the remainder of the meeting. ETREAT: Ron renarted that a final report from facilitator Bill Rando was not vet prepared, and that document would be included _r. the Cctcber packet. --on asked Committee members for their responses tc the retreat. Indira Johnson suggested that though producti,-e, the meet-_ng was not long enough. Gail Struve felt -hat -here ;as rot . --ne _`;r bras.^. -storming. Jim Gamble 7uaae54:?d .zt I-,- _3_ :W r,eaan :it _ne let -ear_ ma',, be used as a _as_s _ssue at each eel_Q suoaes-eca :at each PAC member devise a list of r_c:r :n_c" a ^r ^r, _ist my be drawn. 7:e reviewed ".e revised, proposed mission statement, )r_�inai., drattea . :-a:,e Mickenberg at the retreat. Jim Gamble .ua S-, e(3 ".e mission be read as a "mission and actions, inn :a : _ --bad ;s :.,_1cws. i, 0 li 1 1 161 II 1 11 1 d 1 I I I I J ii I i.i I I. I I1I I Noyes Cultural Arcs Center 927 Noyes St Evanston, IL 60201 708/491-0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 26 October 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Gamble, Beth Hart, Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Dave Mickenberg, Fred Nagelbach, Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Green, Michael Phillips STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator GUESTS: Laura Hirshfield, Evanston Public Library The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by chair Ron Isaacson in Studio #106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60201, at 7:10 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regarding the August 1993 minutes, Gail Struve stated that she was not clear as to what are PAC's "goals for downtown." Ron Isaacson stated that the downtown plan coordinated by EVMARK includes public art, and that PAC may be pivital in realizing public art projects downtown under this plan. Regarding the September 1993 minutes, under the "Retreat" heading, "my" should read "may." with these comments, David Mickenberg moved for and Gail Struve seconded approval of the minutes. CHAIR'S REPORT: Ron explained that a meeting had recently been called by Alderman Feldman to discuss the process by which public art will be placed at the Librar,,r. Ron stated that the role and definition of public art in Evanston is at a critical point and that the Library project will be a determinant in the direction in which this program will go. Ron also announced that Arts Council executive director Joseph Zende-1 recently received a special award for ser'fice from mayor :,orraine Morton at the annual :hamber of Commerce "Mayor's award �_r the Arts" :uncheon, and the recent Year of the American Craft t.ur of Evanston during the ,New Art Forms exhibition was a t_smendous success. .STAFF REPORT: Jonathon stated that he had no staff report outside or his input to the remainder of the evening's reports. `NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT: _n the absense of exterior sub- committee chair Ray Green, Ron explained that the Arts Council recently approved the proposed exterior sculpture by Sherrie Frederick. Ron stated that the Note was close, and that the discussion .-entered mainly around the process and less on the piece. EVANSID OUNCIL Nqu CutMt Arts Camar 927 Noyes SL Evarum IL 80201 708/491-0268 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the 30 November 1993 Public Art Committee Meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Johnson, Dave Mickenberg (proxy,) Gail Struve. MEMBERS ABSENT: Beth Hart James Gamble, Ray Green, Indira Fred Nagelbach, Michael Phillips, STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator Joseph Zendell, :arts Council Executive Director Max Rubin, Building Operations Director Neal. Ney, Library Director Paul Gottschalk, Library Administrative Services Director Laura Hirshfield, Librarian, artist, selection panel member Ruth Granick, Executive Secretary, Library Trudy Jones, Children's Services Head Librarian GUESTS -Andrew Hendel, Matt 9rackett, Ann Weise, Cheryl Wollen, Library Board members Nancy Kotler, Arts Council member Alderman Gene Feldman. The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by R. Isaacson in Studio !06 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 :laves Street, Evanston, =L 60201 at 7:35 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October 1993 PAC meeting were unanimously approved. CFAIR REPORT: Ron Isaacson welcomed the guests to the meeting and exclained that his goals for the meeting were to discuss the process by which a piece will be selected for the exterior of the Library, _o review the proposals for the interior of the Library as recommended by the selection panel and select three semi-finalists fir each ^f the three interior art sites, and to receive feed -back -rcm the audience regarding public art for the Library. Ron stated anctner �:oai jr ^.eT eveni::a was -_:,r the audience to empower the umlic Art Committee _o cont-:iue management of the Public Art Program by providing the Public Art Committee and staff with as manv ideas and cancer:-:s anout public art at the Library as Dossible. _IHRARY EXTERIOR ARTWORK. Ron explained that before considering the croQosed interior artworxs he wanted to review the process by which netproposed artwork by Sherrie Frederick was selected and consider alternative processes for the selection of another exterior piece. =cn invited Ray Green and .;onathon Glus to make any comments.