HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_09.15.2020Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 15, 2020
The Arts and Culture Board met virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.
PRESENT: Jane Estes, Susie Flatau, Sonya Robinson, Gaby Shultz, Sharon Snuffer, and Jessica
Meurer-Sobhani.
ABSENT: Marissa Palmer
STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Still — Arts and Culture Coordinator, Eric P. Lashley — Library Director
and Lawren Weiss -Administrative Assistant.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeff Manley
Chair Estes called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
Regular Agenda
A. Discussion on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public
comments and how the public may address the commission. -Lawren Weiss, Administrative
Assistant. No action required.
B. Citizens wishing to address the Board. — Jane Estes, Chair. As of the deadline, no persons
were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. Wag Heaven
business owners Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeff Manley signed up to address the board
regarding item E. No action required.
C. Announcements regarding arts and culture. — Jane Estes, Chair. No announcements this
month. No action required.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the June 16 and August 18, 2020
Arts and Culture Board meeting. — Jane Estes, Chair. Motion by Snuffer; second by Flatau
to approve the August 18, 2020 Arts and Culture Board virtual meeting minutes. Approved 6-0
(Palmer absent).
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a mural at Wag Heaven as part of the Healing Arts
for Veterans grant funded program and located at 205 West 6,' Street, #115, 78626. — Amanda
Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Board members and business owners of Wag Heaven
reviewed and discussed three mural proposals. While "Best Friends" was a favorite among
everyone, Bernhard and Manley felt the Field of Honor and a service member should be included
in the design. They would also like to see the flag changed to the U.S. flag instead of the one in
the proposal. Board members agreed with the suggested changes from the Bernhard and Manley.
Still agreed to contact the artist about the change requests. Following discussion, motion by
Robinson; second by Flatau to approve the "Best Friends" mural proposal, contingent upon the
artist agreeing to proposed changes. Approved 6-0 (Palmer absent). Still will work with the artist
regarding the changes and to move the project forward.
F. Consideration and possible action to select sculptures for the Georgetown Sculpture Tour 2020-
2021. — Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still explained that there were 18 spaces
available in the 2020-21 Sculpture Tour. Selected pieces will be installed November 16 and 17,
following the removal of the current tour's sculptures. Still noted that some of the sculpture
submissions were proposals and not completed pieces. If selected, the artists will have two
months to finish the piece before install. Brief discussion followed regarding proposals, ratings,
and locations. Motion by Flatau; second by Robinson to select the top 18 rated submissions for
the 2020-2021 Sculpture Tour. Approved 6-0 (Palmer absent). The top 18 pieces and artists are
as follows:
1. Great Bird by Peter Mangan
2. Interaction of Thought by John Mark Luke
3. Moment of Reflection by Dan Pogue
4. The Optimist by Linda Wilde
5. The Feather by Kirk Seese
6. And He Was Sad by Bob Coffee
7. Tree Branches by Kirk Seese
8. Paths We Choose by Anthony St. James
9. Letting Go by Peter Mangan
10. Luminous Beings Are We by Kirk Seese
11. Ascension by Scott Brunson
12. Zenith by Scy Caroselli
13. Sunburst by Scott Shubin
14. Twist by Peter Mangan
15. Golden Hugs by Marianne Caroselli
16. Butterfly by Mary Angers
17. Nine by Scott Shubin
18. Uncommon Egret by Marla Ripperda
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase of public art"Quest for Knowledge" b
Jay Schaan. --Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still explained that Quest for
Knowledge, located at the front of the library, is a favorite piece among citizens. Staff identified
available funds that need to be used before the end of the current fiscal year and proposed
purchasing this piece to add to the City's permanent collection. Purchasing art is part of the Arts
and Culture Strategic Plan. Following brief discussion, motion by Robinson; second by Meurer-
Sobhani to approve the purchase of Quest for Knowledge by Jay Schaan for $5,520. Approved
6-0 (Palmer absent).
H. Consideration of Arts and Culture Coordinator report. — Amanda Still, Arts and Culture
Coordinator. Still discussed her report as included the agenda packet. Topics included the City's
public art programs, grants, and future project timeline. Still noted that artist receptions for exhibits
at City Hall had been cancelled until at least January 2021. The install for the Recycled Street
Sign project is postponed until Tuesday, 9/22 to allow artist Scott Shubin time to complete the
piece. No action required.
Consideration and possible action to approve a Cultural District Grant award from the Texas
Commission on the Arts for $4,200 for a mural at Georgetown Art Center. - Amanda Still, Arts and
Culture Coordinator. Still explained that TCA will award the City of Georgetown a grant of $4,200
for a mural at Georgetown Art Center. To accept the grant award, staff needs approval from the
Arts and Culture Board and City Council. Motion by Meurer-Sobhani; second by Robinson to
approve a Cultural District Grant award from Texas Commission on the Arts for $4,200.
Approved 6-0 (Palmer absent). With the board's approval, staff will present this item to City
Council for final approval.
J. Consideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates. — Jane Estes, Board Chair.
The next meeting will be held as regularly scheduled on October 20, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. This will be
a virtual meeting.
Chair Estes adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Snuffer
Board Secretary
Jane Estes
Board Chair
These minutes were approved at the 10/20/20 virtual meeting.
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