2018-12-03
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, December 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
Chair Stefanko called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Abraham, Lees, Schmitt, and Stefanko
Also Present: Arts Program Administrator Gilliam and Management Analyst Morrow
Absent: Commissioners Sabeck and Sims
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Special Presentations and Proclamations
None
5.
Oral Communications / Possible Direction to Staff
None
6.
Changes to the Agenda
None
7.
Approve the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2018
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEES, AND THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0. (COMMISSIONERS SABECK AND LEES WERE ABSENT.)
8.
Action Items
8A. Commission for the Arts Work Plan
Staff liaison Gilliam led the work plan discussion.
Related to visual art, Gilliam announced over 200 applications were received by the City
for 2019 exhibitions in the civic art galleries. Gilliam indicated this was the largest
response ever including a substantial increase in three-dimensional submissions. The
Visual Art Ad Hoc Committee evaluated the applications online.
Gilliam indicated the increase in applications was likely relate
Night, beginning February 23, 2019. The all-ages art receptions will be held bi-monthly,
6-9 p.m., at the civic art galleries: City Hall, Community and Senior Center, Encinitas
Library. Gilliam indicated the visual art receptions can feature music, lectures,
discussions, and demonstrations. Gilliam said he reached out to the Lux Art Institute and
the County Library to discuss participation and will reach out to galleries and other
cultural institutions to gage their interest in participating.
9.
Informational Items
9A. December Commission Calendar. Contact Person: Arts Program Administrator Gilliam.
1. Wednesdays@Noon: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Encinitas Library
2. Artist Reception: Stacie Birky, Dec. 8, 1-4pm, Encinitas Library
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, December 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
9B. Public Art Report. Contact Person: Arts Program Administrator Gilliam.
Gilliam recapped the four public art donations received in 2018. They include:
The Pacific Playground mosaic at the Marine Safety Center
Moonlight Beach Tribute Bench at the Marine Safety Center
Orpheus sculpture at K Street Parkway
Humanity sculpture at J Street Overlook (unveiling ceremony in January)
Gilliam gave an update on Encinitas Up Close a City-funded public art project to create
mosaic panels for permanent installation at the I-5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive. 47 of 53
slots have been filled. An additional 20 submittals were receiveith content related to
Olivenhain, cycling, horses. The Ad Hoc Committee, including Commissioners Abraham,
Sabeck, Stefanko, and art instructor Jeremy Wright, will reconvene to review the additional
submissions. The selections will be brought to the Commission for review in January and then
to City Council for consideration of approval. The tentative City C
February 13, 2019.
9C. Encinitas Friends of the Arts Report.
Gilliam noted the Encinitas Friends of the Arts will host a Member Appreciation Reception at
the Encinitas Library on December 6. They will host a Passport to International Dance event
in the spring.
9D. Cultural Arts Division Report. Contact Person: Arts Program Administrator Gilliam.
Gilliam thanked Commissioners Stefanko and Lees for participating in the
Parade.
10.
Commissioner Initiated Agenda Items
None
11.
Future Agenda Items Added by Commission Members
None
12.
Commissioners Reports
Commissioners gave updates on arts related topics.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stefanko adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Samantha Morrow, Commission Secretary
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