Public Art Commission

Minutes of a Regular Public Art Commission Meeting November 8, 2023 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission was held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Eleanor Frasier – Present Ramon Magee – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Taylor Beller - Absent Community member: Jan Duffendack Pam May – Present Community member: Lori Ulrich Kamera Meaney- Absent Community member: Larry Randall Kathy Cornelius- Present Community member: Sharon Hammond Cydney Carl- Present A motion was made by Pam and seconded by Kathy to accept the Minutes of the October meeting as presented; it passed unanimously. Financial Report. The financial report was available for review. There were no questions. “Seasons” 14th Temporary Public Art Exhibit -After introductions of the Jurors and Public Art Commissioners. Ramon gave a brief update on the stats for artists applying for the exhibit and the process that the Selection Panel will follow in determining the final four artists and the alternate artist. -Ramon gave a visual review of the top 5 finalists artworks that had been submitted to CAFÉ. A decision was made on which artwork to consider from artist Tim Adams. It was decided that we would prefer the piece titled “Everlasting”. -Phone Calls were made to each finalist who provided additional information about their art and what would be required to install. -After discussion of the artworks, the four finalists and alternat artist were determined by voice vote. They are: Tim Adams- Everlasting; Deveren Farley- Family Tree; Hilde DeBruyne- Wings; Jonathan Chandler- First Light; The alternate artist is Chris Plaisted. -Justin will contact and arrange for all artists to be notified of PAC decisions. He will arrange for Parks staff to create and place bases appropriate for each artwork for the exhibit. -Justin will be in contact with artists to arrange for installation at the site determined by PAC and to learn of any equipment needed for installation. -PAC thanked the Selection Panel for their time and will look forward to seeing everyone at the Dedication of the Exhibit. Visitors/Public Comment: -None Other Business- --None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Pam and seconded by Kathy. Meeting was adjourned at 4:45pm ___________________________________ Eleanor Frasier, Chairman 1