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Cultural and Heritage 2010/02/18MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION Downtown Community Center 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Alone Larsen, Chair Kelly Castillo Andrew Deneau Alkamalee Jabbar Chris Maya John Santoianni COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Marian Galanis 2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: TIME Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:30 p.m. ACTION TAKEN The meeting of the Cultural and Heritage Commission was called to order by Chair Larsen at 6:33 p.m. STAFF PRESENT Sjany Larson -Cash, Community Services Superintendent Jane Newell, Heritage Services Superintendent Beth Lapkowski, Senior Secretary None. 3. PRESENTATION: Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner for the City of Anaheim Community Services Department, presented the proposed signage for Founders Park to the Commission. Ms. Galera stated that she would email the signs to Sjany so she could forward them to the Commissioners. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Jabbar made a motion to approve the minutes for the January 21, 2010 meeting; Commissioner Santoianni made a second and the motion passed with all ayes. 5. D.T.C.C. ART GALLERY Vice -Chair Maya noted that they recently reviewed artwork from several SUBCOMMITTEE: promising artists. They are working with staff to determine ways to support art receptions, and noted that the most recent reception was very nicely done and had a good attendance. Chair Larsen reported that a curator of mini -shows who also jurors the fine art show in Laguna attended the opening and plans to submit an application for a group show. She indicated that the bios of the artists for the current show have been updated with their telephone numbers so people interested in purchasing their work can contact them. She inquired about posting photos of current exhibits on the website and perhaps including a small article in the Register or Bulletin. Sjany said she would oversee putting together press releases for receptions, and Jane suggested including information for a full year of exhibits highlighting the most eye- catching exhibit. Commissioner Deneau suggested that articles are more likely to run in the Register if a photo is included, preferably with a live person along with the artwork. Sjany offered congratulations to the Commission on the recent reception; she felt the event flowed very well and was extremely successful. She mentioned that the Anaheim Art Association will exhibit next, followed by a Japanese themed show. Chair Larsen explained this will involve three Minutes of the Meeting of February 18, 2010 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN artists featuring different traditional Japanese medium, plus some contemporary art. . Chair Larsen reported that after discussion among members, Commissioner Jabbar will move over to the Art Facilities Subcommittee and Commissioner Castillo will join the DTCC Art Gallery Subcommittee. 6. ART FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Commissioner Santoianni reported that the photos are being added to the presentation and will be ready in the near future. 7. MEETING SCHEDULE: Sjany distributed the proposed meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2010 calendar year; Commissioner Deneau made a motion to approve the schedule, Vice -Chair Maya made a second and it was approved unanimously. 8. INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Commissioner Castillo: Commissioner Castillo discussed some of her ideas for a Cultural & Arts website where pictures could be posted along with information about art and cultural events in Anaheim that would be helpful for visitors to the city. She suggested that the commissioners look at wordpress.com to see what they have to offer. Sjany suggested not only showcasing current exhibits in the Art Gallery, but also a historical listing of the different exhibits that have been there in the past. Commissioner Maya mentioned that Shelly from the Downtown Anaheim Association has asked to speak with them about an Art Walk. B. Commissioner Deneau: None. C. Commissioner Galanis: Absent. D. Commissioner Jabbar: Commissioner Jabbar reported that he attended the first meeting for the 2010 WAND Western Barbeque. They are hoping to get more high schools involved and perhaps have a talent contest with a monetary prize. They also have a car show some good raffle prizes lined up and plan to sell tickets in advance. E. Chair Larsen: Chair Larsen reported that the Muzeo had the opening for the Frogs exhibit and State of the Blues, both of which are excellent exhibits. She announced that she plans to attend the Anaheim Alliance for Arts Education taking place at Mama Coza's restaurant on Friday. F. Vice -Chair Maya: Vice -Chair Maya mentioned again that Shelly from the DTAA wants to speak with the subcommittee about an Art Walk. Sjany suggested that it would be appropriate for her to speak to the entire commission; Sjany will contact her and invite her to an upcoming meeting. G. Commissioner Santoianni: Commissioner Santoianni reported that he attended the Orange County Transit Summit on February 5 th and inquired about the possibility of the Commission having some input about any art that would be displayed in the facility. Sjany indicated that they are still in the design phase; Chair Larsen mentioned that if the project is federally funded, money for art would most likely be included in the budget. Minutes of the Meeting of February 18, 2010 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Commissioner Santoianni also reported that he came across the 1999 Master Plan for the Resort District which includes some spaces that were planned but never built. He thought some of that might be interesting to include in the Art Facilities report. H. Staff: Jane distributed a flyer for the 15 Annual Authors Luncheon, entitled "Law and Disorder," taking place on Sunday, March 14 at the Sheraton Park Hotel beginning at 11 a.m. with lunch at 1 p.m. Commissioner Santoianni added that he spoke with Erica Miller and she would like to make a presentation to the commission meeting in April. 9. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Larsen adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.