Arts & Culture Commission Goodyear Branch Library Community Room 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C102 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Brian Cross; Commissioner Nancy Love; Commissioner Erin MacFarlane; Commissioner Lisa Paulos; Commissioner Louise Privette; Commissioner Holly McKenzie
- Absent:
- Chairman Frances Fee; Commissioner Jennifer Barnes; Ex-Officio Sandra Bassett
- Staff Present:
- Arts and Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski; Administrative Assistant Julie Pirece; Recreation Leader Deanna Beccera; Arts & Culture Coordinator Kelsi Kiper; Ballpark Intern Margie Gronke
MOTION BY Commissioner Brian Cross, SECONDED BY Commissioner Erin MacFarlane to Excuse Chairman Frances Fee and Commissioner Jennifer Barnes.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Brian Cross, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Lisa Paulos, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Holly McKenzie
- Other:
- Chairman Frances Fee (Absent), Commissioner Jennifer Barnes (Absent)
Passed
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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- Respond to criticism
- Request that staff investigate and report on the matter
- Request that the matter be scheduled for on a future agenda.
| BUSINESS |
1.
RECOGNIZE FALL 2021 MAYOR SELECT WINNERS (LISA PAULOS, COMMISSIONER)
Fall 2021 Mayor Select winners were recognized for their artwok. The commissioners were extremely impressed by the caliber and beauty of the art and very appreciative and thankful to the young artist for sharing their work with the community. Commissioners Paulos and Love presented the awards to the selected artists which included: Savannah Shurfot, Lillian Smith, Kayla Huynh, Jin Zang, Mariela Orozco, Madison Pelfry, Ivana Chazaro, Jackson Wilkes, Daisy Ponce, Elisa Pandro and Best in Show winner Adelina Moca.
2.
SELECT ARTIST FOR FIRE STATION 188 (GUYLENE OZLANSKI, ADMINISTRATOR)
The company CoLab who had been selected to create the artwork at Fire Station 188 was not going to be able to complete the work within the timeframe so a new artist will need to be selected. The commissioners discussed five artists and reviewed the type of artwork requested by the firemen. Jason Bulter was the commission's first choice and Mary Shindel was their second.
MOTION BY Commissioner Nancy Love, SECONDED BY Commissioner Brian Cross to Approve artist Jason Butler to create architecturally integrated public artwork for Fire Station 188 and Mary Shindel as a Second Choice.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Brian Cross, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Lisa Paulos, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Holly McKenzie
- Other:
- Chairman Frances Fee (Absent), Commissioner Jennifer Barnes (Absent)
Passed
3.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE (LISA PAULOS, COMMISSIONER)
Vice Chairman Paulos gave a brief Communications update. Social media base continues to expand and 75% of the followers are women, post are looked at most often mornings early in the work week. Hoot Suite was recommended to help coordinate social media efforts.
4.
THEATER IN THE PARK UPDATE (KELSI KIPER, COORDINATOR)
Coordinator Kiper gave a brief overview on Theater in the Park scheduled for February 19th, 2022, 5:00pm-10:00pm at Goodyear Community Park. Southwest Shakespeare Company is coordinating the event which will include Pebble Creek Singers, jugglers, magicians, fortune Teller, food trucks and over 20 artist and vendors.
5.
ANNUAL ARTS SURVEY DISCUSSION (KELSI KIPER, COORDINATOR)
Coordinator Kiper gave a brief analysis of the Goodyear Arts and Culture end of year survey. There were 29 responses that were extremely positive with ease of event registration being ranked the lowest. The registration process has been revamped and a SOP has been developed to make the process easier. The survey participants submitted suggestions for 2022 programing which included: Watercolor Classes, jewelry making, Tai Chi in the park, Qigong in the park, Japanese Festival, International Festival, Outdoor Symphony, Orchestra Wine & Food Fesival, Lunch time free outdoor concert and a Design Festival.
6.
POP-UPS IN THE PARK UPDATE (KELSI KIPER, COORDINATOR)
Coordinator Kiper gave a brief overview of the1st Pop Up in the Park event that took place at the Polar Plunge hosted at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. The Pebble Creek singers were on hand caroling while the plunge took place then moved inside to include those working out in the exercise areas. It was a very positive experience by all. Kiper is now looking to organize a Tai Chi Pop Up.
7.
ARTS UPDATE (GUYLENE OZLANSKI, ADMINISTRATOR)
Administrator Ozlanski reported the Arts and Culture Commission events had record attendance in 2021. In 2022 in addition to the existing events they are planning on adding a Juneteenth celebration as well as expanding the Veterans Day activities to run throughout the week. Additionally, they would like to focus on culture within the community and are considering ideas like: Dancing on the Square, Go with the Flow, Dickens on the Square, a film festival, Frosty Frolick etc. Gallery 37 is going to repaint the hearts.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
| NEXT MEETING |
Review the date, time and location of the next meeting, if applicable.
The next meeting will be Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Vice Chairman Paulos adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
| __________________________ Julie Pierce, Administrative Assistant |
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