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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 04/27/2021 ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Webex MINUTES Member Staff Simone Butler- Youth Education A Shelly Rios P Nick Gignac - Architect P Dr. Abu Waheeduzzaman - Economic Dev/Tourism P Carolyn Mauck - Higher Education P Jim Moore - Performing Arts P Dr. Laura Petican- Visual Arts P Jody Hughes- Public Art P Wade Echols- Marketing P Sharon Sedwick- Business Dev/Corporate P TOTAL Meeting was called to order by Chair Dr. Laura Petican at 4:0 2 pm No public comment. SPECIAL DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION ACC sponsored cultural events Jim briefed the group on the upcoming Open Air event happening next month. He requested that commissioners be in attendance, if possible. Three musicians from the CCSO are set to perform along with 10 artists from the TAMUCC. Two food trucks and an exhibition on the Galvan family will be on view in the Galvan House. Community Center Shelly told the group about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan meetings happening currently. Shelly, Jim and Laura had the opportunity to submit a “wish list” for a cultural community center proposed for the south side of town. The architectural firm proposed a multi-function center style of building. The PARD Mast Plan is due for completion in 2022. Star Awards update Shelly let the group know about KEDT interviewing the Star Award winner Clarissa Gonzalez . The interview will air during the community calendar show. Clarissa will also be delivering the finished artwork this week. Awards will go out to awardees after the artwork is received. Possible relocation of artworks from public collection at City Hall, Garcia Center, airport, etc . Tabled. Percent for Art program eligible projects Shelly discussed with the group the concerns she had with the Percent for Art program continuing to not be addressed with PARD leadership. Sharon Sedwick suggested we press the PARD Interim director for a meeting before the budget season ends. Shelly said she would continue to question her direct supervisor about meeting with her and the city manager about eligible construction projects for 2022. UNRESOLVED BUSINESS Ring of Time at Winrock Park Shelly explained to the group that the Ring of Time sculpture had not been taken down because the item never got on the City Council agenda, then business stalled because of covid. The item fell through the cracks. Laura Petican suggested we speak with Leticia Bajio to see if she is still interested in working with us on taking the piece down. Next meeting scheduled for May 25 at 4pm. Adjourned at 4:55 pm by Chair, Dr. Petican