Public Art Commission

Minutes of a Regular Public Art Commission Meeting June 9, 2021 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission was held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 3:30pm at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Eleanor Frasier – Present City Council Liaison: Susan Culpepper Ramon Magee – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Susan Rew- Present Visitor: Kathy Cornelius, Larry Randall Taylor Beller - Present Pam Vaughan – Present Jeff Carpenter – Present Barbara Landes- Present A motion was made by Barbara and seconded by Ramon to accept the Minutes of the May 12 meeting; it passed unanimously. Financial Report. The financial report was provided for review. “Cultivate” -- Eleanor reported that $2800 has been raised to date and that a mailing would be sent to solicit donations. There is not a set date yet for Dedication and cannot schedule until more funds are raised. Thirteenth Temporary Public Art Exhibit at Colonial Gardens --Ramon provided a background on Colonial Gardens purpose and interest. PAC reviewed the possible sites for placing the sculptures. --Ramon conducted a process for selecting four themes that the PAC will present to Colonial Gardens. After discussion with them, the hope is to have a theme that represents the business and one that will cause artists to apply. Using this theme, PAC will then plan a Call to Artist with specific information and dates related to the exhibit. This will have a year-long exhibit from April 2022 to April 2023. --After consideration, the four themes that PAC chose were: Synthesis, Enrich, Intertwine, and Nurture. “20 + 1” Public Art in Blue Springs --Susan reported on the status of the book. There are several photos to be taken and additional copy to be finalized. Discussion was about various parts of the book layout. --To help finalize the project, a special work session will be on Wednesday, May 16 to determine what needs to be done and who will complete. Bicentennial Commission Project on “Celebrating Missouri Through Mosaic Art” --Eleanor reported that the tileboard has been framed and painted. Larry is to pick up from Clay and complete work on transferring the design to the tileboard. He will arrange with Rebecca at Creative Glass Studio for next steps. --Eleanor said that several additional people have volunteered to assist in placing the tiles in the design and that it is expected that we will not begin that process until August. There is no certain date we need to complete but the goal is to finish in order to hold a Dedication sometime in the Fall. Information/Status/Update --Veterans Way Memorial. There are three additional tree plaques to place. Everyone was encouraged to visit the Memorial on Independence Day when 50 small flags will be along the walkways. --Corks and Canvas. The event is June 19 in downtown Blue Springs --Dedication of the Downtown Arch: The dedication is June 10. Visitors/Public Comment: -None 1 Other Business- None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Ramon and seconded by Susan. Meeting was adjourned at 4:41pm ___________________________________ Eleanor Frasier, Chairman 2