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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1996, A1 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ARTS COMMITTEE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTERMEETING SAT 6 1411111111111041111I city of San LUIS OBISpo - COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: / FROM: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer �. SUBJECT: City Council Appointment offwwo City Representatives to the Arts Committee of the Performing Arts Center CAO RECOMMENDATION Appoint two City representatives to the Arts Committee of the Performing Arts Center. DISCUSSION As the City Council has been previously informed, the governing group of the Performing Arts Center, the PAC Commission, has determined that there should be an Arts Committee for the Performing Arts Center which would advise them on all matters relating to the fine arts (paintings, water colors, sculpture, etc.), such as acquisition, display, ownership, storage, maintenance and related matters. The Commission has determined that there should be a nine - member Arts Committee, with the same representation as the Commission itself, that is five representatives from Cal Poly, and two each appointed by the City of San Luis Obispo and the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. The other two parties have nominated their appointments to the Art Committee and are anxious that we designate our appointments so that the Committee can commence their work as soon as possible. There has been some delay on our part because it was thought best to solicit nominees from existing arts organizations within the City. Organizations suggesting nominations and the nominees are: 1. ARTernatives - Evani Lupinek 2. San Luis Obispo County Arts Council - Dick DeLong, Ann Ream, Maurie Brown, and Reiko Fogle 3. San Luis Obispo Arts Center - Carol Dunn All the materials submitted by these three nominating parties are attached for your information. After the City Council selects two persons to represent the City of San Luis Obispo on the Arts Committee of the Performing Arts Center, then those names will be immediately forwarded to the Commission and the Committee will start to work. t 111111111111111111111211111 pit' of San LL.. S OBI Spo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT The City Council has two broad alternatives as to how to proceed: 1. The City Council could make a choice of two persons among the nominees based on the materials and background descriptions that have been provided. This would permit us to respond in the most timely fashion. 2. The City Council could appoint a subcommittee to expedite the task of interviewing the six nominees and make their recommendation to the entire Council at the meeting of January 23rd. While this method would slow down the City making their appointments for a week (and the Commission is anxious to receive our appointments), it would allow an opportunity for interchange and questions and answers between '.the Council subcommittee and the nominees. FISCAL IMPACTS At this point there are no identifiable fiscal impacts as a result of the City being a participant in the Arts Committee of the Performing Arts Center. December 28, 1995 Mr. John Dunn City Administrative Officer City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 Dear Mr. Dunn: JAN 21996.. AD1v1i1'L15TrAT10N . Thank you for taking the time to write to members of the arts community regarding the role of fine arts in the Performing Arts Center.. As President of ARTematives I would be happy to serve as a member of a committee who will advise the Commission on fine arts display, acquisition, and related matters within the Center. My observation has been that too often in our County arts matters are addressed by administrators and teachers and individual artists rarely get the opportunity to speak out. As a working artist myself I represent ARTematives a Visual Arts Forum, which is a membership non profit arts organization focusing on contemporary arts issues. Many of our members are wellknown working artists in the community and they reflect the immense pool of artistic talent which exists in this area. We keep in touch with members in the arts community through our comprehensive database and activities at the gallery in the Central Coast Mall. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at 805 595 -9142. l Evani Lupinek President a V i s u a 1 A r . t s F 0 r 1 4 6 0 3 S a n L u i s O b i s p o C a l i f o r n i a A•iO3 U r 9 3 4 0 San Luis Obispo County ARTS COUNCIL December 13, 1995 DR Wnr Mr. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer City of San Luis Obispo AoMiNIST�ATioN P. O. BOX 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 -8100 Dear Mr. Dunn: Thank you for giving us an oppor'Lunity to norinate people we feel would benefit the interests of the Performing Arts Center Commission in formulating policies relating to fine arts in the Center. As a non - affiliated entity, a County Arts Council representative would be able to contribute objectively to this Commission and, we hope that you will give our nominees serious consideration. Dick DeLong is Vice President of the County Arts Council and has expressed a very strong interest in serving on this Commission. You may reach Dick at 542 -0491 for further information. Ann Ream is on our Board of Directors and is a prominent member of this community. She would bring knowledge and leadership to the Commission. Her phone number is 544 -4380. Maude Brown is an active member of the County Arts Council's Art in Public Places Committee and has served in public art policy positions before. Ms. Brown can be reached at 547 -0904. Rteiko Fogle is also active on the Art in Public Places Committee and would like to be considered for the Performing Arts Center Commission. Ms. Fogie's number is 543- 9465. Again, thank you for giving the Council the opportunity to nominate the above individuals; we look forward to contributing to this most important Commission. �Since�rely/ �arbarahF. Roche, Executive Director Post Office Box 1710 San Luis Obispo Califomia 93406 (805) 544 -9251 December 13, 1995. -John Dunn.- City of San Luis Obispo P.O. Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 -8100 San Luis Obispo Art Center P.O. Box 813, San Luis.. Obispo, CA 93406 .(805) 543-8562.- FAX 54.4-4518 Dear. Mr. Dunn, Thank you very much for giving us. the opportunity to nominate a person from our organization for the Performing Arts Center Commission. We would be.honored to "participate in advising on fine arts display, acquisition, rotation and storage. The new Performing Arts Center is a wonderful addition to our community and know community input will be very important to its success. After much.consideration, our Board has nominated our Executive Director Carol Dunn;' who has experience with all aspects of fine arts exhibitions. As a full -time employee of the SLO Art Center; she has the time and knowledge to devote to the committee and we feel that. she can contribute in a very positive .way. As Executive Director of the SLO Art Center, she is in contact with many artists, art supporters and experts in the art field which add to the resources of her personal experience. Enclosed is her resume that outlines her fine art experience. Thank you again for the chance to participate in the Commission, and we look forward to hear- ing about the appointments-in January. If you need any further information, please.feel free to contact .; z, me at 781 - 5999. Sincerely, Hand . .. President 1010 Broad Street at Mission Plaza P.O. Box 813, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 • (805) 543 -8562 4 FAX (805) 543 -4518 The San Luis Obispo Art Center is a 501(0)(3) non -profit art organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts. Carol Dunn 1370 'E' Los Olivos Ave.; Los Osos, CA 93402 (805) 5341615 •543 -8562 Work Experience: 1994 to present • Executive Director, San Luis Obispo Art Center, San Luis Obispo, CA As the first full -time paid director, responsibilities include supervision of daily activities of staff and docents, coordination of committees and special events, fundraising, grantswriting, board development, and education and program coordinating. 1990 to 1994 • Art Superintendent, Director of Adult and Youth Art Exhibits, Del Mar Fair, 22nd District Agricultural Association, Del Mar, CA Coordinator for exhibitions for three age groups (youth, teen and adult), of 8,500 entries. Manager of 35 employees, 120 art demonstrators, on -going children's . hands -on activities including, in '91 and '92, the making of life -size clay animal sculptures. Coordinate Youth Awards Ceremony sponsored by San Diego County/City Educators. Select and hire jurors; exhibit design; organize entries, and handle the logistics of accepting work, set -up, breakdown, return of work. 1987 to present • Owner, Dunn Art Promotions P.O. Box 816, La Jolla, CA 93408 • (619) 239 -1143 Production of special and sponsored art events, exhibitions, and performances. Responsible for all aspects of events from conception to implementation,: including staffing, marketing and public. relations, curation and installation.: • Current ongoing productions include: Co- founder and Principal, Wildlife & Marine Art Festival, Coronado, CA Coordinate all aspects of this theme exhibition in conjunction with the Ferry Landing, Coronado and the Port of San Diego. Approximately 80 artists exhibit fine arts and crafts. Featured also: live entertainment and hands -on projects. Founder and Producer, Avenues of the Arts Festival, San Diego, CA The semi - annual art exhibition features more than 150 artists, demonstrators, arts- related non -profit organization information booths, extensive hands -on art activities for children, non -stop musical performances, and attracts exhibitors from several Western states, plus a two -day crowd of approxi�.ately 30,000 . people in the six-block area. Handle all aspects of event coordination, from . selection of artists, exhibition layout, city street - closure permits, staging, entertainment, public relations, advertising, health and safety requirements. The. festival is in conjunction with the Ilan-Lael Foundation, a non - profit . organization dedicated to the support of the arts, and the Gaslamp. Quarter Council. 1989 to 1993 • Full time student, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 1986 to 1993 • Founder, Principal and Publisher, San Diego Arts Monthly Beginning as a 4-page gallery - listing -I developed this publication into:a 40 -page full-color monthly magazine featuring articles, reviews, previews; special events and listings for the visual and performing arts. I handled all aspects, including typesetting, layout and production, advertising, marketing and distribution. It then expanded to include a. staff of editor, advertising sales manager, production Al _,/ 1983 to 1985: 1988 to 1993 1992 to present Other. • Co- owner, Options Gallery As gallery curator I handled all aspects of exhibition selection, iristallation'and marketing for this alternative gallery featuring local and international exhibitions and performances.. • Founder and Co- owner, The Espresso Gallery Responsible for ongoing gallery shows, curation of special exhibitions, coordinated special. events such as poetry series and performances, developed and managed a program of art classes for children and adults, scheduled and contracted music, as well as day to day functions such as bookkeeping, advertising, marketing, public relations, and account management. • Independent art consultant, Nikki & Co., serving the business and design community • Combined Organizations for the Visual Arts'(COVA) Board Member, 1989 -1993; President, 1990 -1991; Membership Chair, 198&1989 A non -profit visual arts organization for artists, organizations and businesses, working together for education and arts advocacy, with more than 1,000 individual members and 12 art group associates; organize-art exhibits, artist studio tours, and arts -in- communities educational outreach program in schools. and neighborhoods, assessing and responding to ethnic and age diversity and community needs and concerns. Developed membership programs, brochure, and volunteer core. Handled all marketing and public relations activities. Grant writing, including one to establish COVA's first paid position (executive - . director); and establishing its first permanent gallery space; hired and worked with group's first grant writer; special projects liaison and fiscal agent manager. • Board member, American School of Japanese Arts, Santa Rosa, CA A non - profit arts organization dedicated to providing unique programs in the practice and appreciation of Japanese arts that enhance personal growth and inter- cultural understanding. Working with arts organizations and governmental agencies,AASJA produces programming of traditional Japanese arts nationally. Recent workshops, seminars and performances have been held in San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, Chicago, and Rancho Le Puerta, Mexico. Responsible for marketing, public relations, membership, programming, and grantsivriting. Task Force; School, Family and Community Partnerships Committee. Central Coast Education commission for the Office of the San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools. September - December 1995. • Public Relations Committee, Japan Festival 1992, sponsored by the World Affairs Council and the City of San Diego • Public Relations Committee, National Arts Week, with San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture A i_7 Other. Juror, Dimensions Unlimited Assoc. Annual Exhibition, May 1991, San Diego • Curator, "Freedom of Spirit" works by Japanese - American artist Junko Yamamoto, April 1993, Pacific Rim Gallery, San Diego Juror, Pan Pacific Annual Exhibition, May 1993, Emerald Shapery Center, San Diego • Juror, Summer Art Annual Exhibition, Steamboat Springs Art Council, Steamboat Springs, CO - • Juror, Art Glass Association Annual Exhibition, September 1993; Federal Building, San Diego Affiliations: Member, Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego • Member, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego • Member, Japan America Society of Southern California ' •'Charter Member, National Museum of Women in the Arts . • Member, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego Education: 1989 -1993 San Diego State University, BA Asian Studies. . 1975 -1977 Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Montana: Major in Art ' .References: On request