Public Art Commission

Blue Springs Public Art Commission Minutes of the Meeting Thursday, February 9, 2017 Fieldhouse Conference Room 3:30 to 5:00PM Attending: Ramon Magee, Lawrence Randall, Greta Hoener, Barbara Landes, Kathe White, Eleanor Frasier, Kim Nakahodo Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:30PM Minutes: The minutes of the January meeting were approved as emailed Information/Updates Installation of “Breath and “The Ultimate Truth”. These installations were completed. 1. We looked at an initial design for the plaque for “Breath” and made some suggestions. We will probably arrange for a plaque from MVP Awards but want to talk to Parks about how the plaque will be installed since the base is round. We expect Mid Continent Library to have a dedication sometime in early summer (after landscape plantings are in place and tree has been removed). 2. We liked the placement of “The Ultimate Truth”, thinking it is right-sized for the site, Contract for restoration of “BlueSprings.Net” 1. Steve informed Eleanor that the contract had been signed by Administration and sent to Megalabs. Meg wrote Steve that they are giving the job “priority over all other 2017 outdoor restorations”. 2. Ramon asked if the contract included the additional cost of preparation for the third color of paint (cleaning the paint container and gun). Eleanor will check with Steve as to contract. “Remnants Restored” . No additional information. Grants 1. Eleanor has heard from MACAA that they are holding our grant money until we confirm we have placed our print job for “Public Art in Blue Springs”. 2. Eleanor plans to write for a monthly grant from MAC and from THCF to help support the cost of printing. 3. Grants are expected from Hallmark Foundation and State Farm Foundation to help support PAC Signatures for Plaques. We are awaiting signatures from Cecilia Lueza, Beth Nybeck, and Karl Salitar. Eleanor suggested we also ask for a signature from Nicole Beck for a new plaque for “Quasarc”. Future Events—PAC Involvement 1. Blue Springs Art League Art Show—March 4-5 1 2. Downtown Alive Picadilly Gala—March 10. We will have a table with Blue Springs Art League 3. Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Event—March 30 (more info later in minutes) 4. Blue Springs Art League Spring Event Luncheon—April 27 at Adams Pointe Conference Center. Kim will be speaker on “Arts in Blue Springs”. We will also have flyers to ask for donors for “The Ultimate Truth” and for restoration of “BlueSprings.Net”,. We will have a PAC table; spouses are invited to join. Eleanor will also ask Jan Duffendack to attend. 5. Corks and Canvas—June 24 held from 11AM to 7PM To-Do List This Month 1. Updating “Treasure Quest”. Greta is working on this and we encouraged that we have it ready to give out at BSAL Spring Event Luncheon. 2. Public Art in the Public Schools—Greta expected this to be a topic at next meeting with art teachers. Ramon asked if any of the planning done by Stefan Hodes has been considered. Greta will look into this matter. 3. Maintenance of Public Art Documents—Eleanor reported what will be ordered to help with this work. She suggested that we wait to do work until after the Vietnam Event is over 4. Plans for Re-Dedication of “OH!”. a. Barbara contacted OPC about the proposed date and found that they are going out of business but several from the company will attend the dedication. b. Discussion was about the nature of the invitation (Kim suggested a color postcard) with photo of “OH!” . Time would be 5:00 on Thursday, April 20. This has been cleared for Carolyn and Ron Gordanier to attend. We expect around 25-30 to attend. Eleanor will supply the list of donors and special guests. c. Barbara suggested we meet at the artwork and then have reception at the Howard Brown Building. Kim will contact to see if we can use the Journagan Family Room. Foodstuffs would be those that begin with the letter “O”. Future To-Do List 1. Publish “Public Art in Blue Springs’—plans are underway but it will likely be in summer 2. Maintenance of Public Art Assets—to be conducted by Megalabs without cost when they have time 3. Grant Proposals to MAC and THCF –plans are underway 4. Re-Dedication of “BlueSprings.Net”—no plans to date 5. Reinstate and pay for CAFÉ for 2018 6. Theme and Call to Artist for 2018 temporary public art project 7. Placement of “Tapped” and “Providence’ 8. Planning for 20th Anniversary of Public Art (Kim stated that if Parks sales tax passes, Rotary Park may be involved in renovation and may not be appropriate for this event at this time) 9. Art Crawl—Ramon added this to the listing (but not to be held in June when it is hot) Vietnam Veterans Commemoration—Thursday, March 30, 2PM, Veterans Way Memorial 1. We will continue as a partner to recognize the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and honoring those who were veterans. Eleanor believes this will be the last year for this event. Veteran groups are very involved, have already been active in announcements at meetings and shared info on social media. 2 2. Eleanor shared some of the planning that will include: a. BSSD students --BSSHS Jazz Band for music and James Lewis Elementary Student Council for Pledge of Allegiance b. DAR—State Regent and other officers will officiate. They hope to give a special commendation to Col. “Doc” Ballard, a Vietnam Veteran Medal of Honor Recipient and a Quilt of Valor will be presented to Mayor Ross. The quilt was made by DAR members especially for him which honors his military service. c. Speaker will be Chuck Lear, who is a disabled veteran that has recently been given one of the new ‘track’ chairs. He was our speaker last year and well received by the audience d. Plaques have been purchased by eight donors to be placed along the walkway. Purchasers will be announced and plaques given to family members or organization representatives. They will be placed later permanently in front of one of the redbud or whitebud trees. e. Kim will design flyers and programs and will assist in coordination with City personnel. f Other groups or individuals involved include: Mayor Ross will welcome, Blue Springs Police Department will provide singer and help with parking, Parks Department help with site setup and coordination with PAC. Roscoe Righter will arrange for chairs. AL and VFW posts, Marty Meyers and Doc Golden are all participating. We hope to have the Huey helicopter again. Pins and handouts will be given to Vietnam Veterans. g. PAC will be involved in refreshment table and setup for giving out pins and handouts like last year. Kathe will coordinate. Eleanor suggested we ask Blue Springs Art League members to volunteer cookies for the event. h. In case of inclement weather, Annette Seago has arranged that we have use of either the auditorium or emergency shelter at James Lewis Elementary School. Parking would be at Pink Hill Park and a bus will shuttle attendees to the event. i. Eleanor reported that a general meeting of those participating will be help at BSSD Administrative Center Training Room at 3:00PM on Monday, March 6. j. We will finalize plans for PAC involvement at the March PAC meeting. Next Meeting: Thursday, March 9 at Fieldhouse Conference Room, 3:30 to 5:00 PM 3