Commissioner Barnes called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 

MOTION BY Commissioner Anna Johnson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Jerry Drake to EXCUSE the absence of Commissioner Carole Palmer and Chairman Lisa Paulos.

AYE:

Commissioner Jennifer Barnes, Commissioner Nancy Love, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Jerry Drake

Other:

Chairman Lisa Paulos (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

MOTION BY Commissioner Jennifer Barnes, SECONDED BY Commissioner Anna Johnson to APPROVE the draft minutes of the Arts & Culture Commission meeting held on September 10, 2024.

AYE:

Commissioner Jennifer Barnes, Commissioner Nancy Love, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Jerry Drake

Other:

Chairman Lisa Paulos (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

Coordinator Ruiz recognized Council Member Stipp, Commissioner Barnes, and Commissioner Johnson for their contributions to the success and growth of Arts & Culture within the Goodyear community. In honor of Stipp's support and advocacy for Arts & Culture in Goodyear throughout his tenure on council, the commission gave him a commemorative plaque highlighting public art projects to which he contributed.  His council discretionary funds were earmarked for public art projects including the GRC mural, Loma Linda pool mural, GCP Skate Park mural, Palmateer mural, Fire Station 183 mural, Goodyear Community Park Bollards, and Falcon Park mosaic.  Commissioner Barnes served the commission for over seven years in her two-term appointment.  She has been an integral part of the Public Art Subcommittee and has truly enjoyed helping mold and shape art in Goodyear.  Commissioner Johnson brought a much appreciated and diverse perspective to the commission during her two and a half years of service.  She will miss serving on the commission but is looking forward to providing event support as a volunteer.

Vice Chairman MacFarlane provided the commission with brief remarks on the success of recent events, including Chalk Art in the Park and the Fall Festival.  Chalk Art in the Park continues to grow in attendance and scope of work.  There were over 1,800 attendees and participants colored 219 squares. Among the diverse participants were nine professional artists and three high schools.  The commission manned a booth at the annual Fall Festival hosted at the ballpark.  The Adam's Family themed booth was well received and a fun venue to incorporate art into the community.

Coordinator Ruiz lead a discussion on the artists and their submissions to the different cities participating in Hola West Valley Temporary Art Projects.  The commissioners individually ranked the artists and Coordinator Ruiz compiled the group rankings into a spreadsheet.  The artists and their submissions were discussed and ranked.

MOTION BY Commissioner Louise Privette, SECONDED BY Commissioner Jennifer Barnes to APPROVE the following artist ranking for the Hola West Valley Temporary Art Project:

1. Nicholas Rascona
2. Martin Moreno
3. Jo Ho

AYE:

Commissioner Jennifer Barnes, Commissioner Nancy Love, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Jerry Drake

Other:

Chairman Lisa Paulos (Absent)

Passed

Coordinator Ruiz provided the commission with updates on public art and programs.  Current programs include: the Library Fine Art Show featuring "Surreal Scenes," Teen Art Pop-Ups the third Wed of the month, P.W. Litchfield Heritage Lectures, Art Block mural mentoring, Creative Aging, WHAM Veterans Art classes and the 2025 Hot Coffee Lecture schedule coming soon.  Current artist opportunities include a GRC Mural and ten Traffic Cabinets. The artist selection for Fire Station 184 public art will take place in January.

MOTION BY Commissioner Nancy Love, SECONDED BY Commissioner Rosalind Robinson to APPROVE the following 2025 meeting calendar: January 7, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9 and November 18.

AYE:

Commissioner Jennifer Barnes, Commissioner Nancy Love, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Jerry Drake, Commissioner Rosalind Robinson

Other:

Chairman Lisa Paulos (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

The next meeting is currently scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in La Jolla Vista Conference Room located on the second floor of city hall.