Public Arts Board Meeting

Public Arts Board * January 8, 2017 * 4:00 pm, City Hall In Attendance: Mike Tower, Erinn Gavaghan, Cheryl Lockstone, Douglas Elder, Jud Foster, Ally Richardson, Debby Williams, Ann Masters, and Taylor Wagner Guests: Josh Boydston Item 1 - Tower called the meeting to order at 4:02. Item 2 – Welcome Item 3 – Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the minutes from December’s meeting was made by Richardson and seconded by Masters; the minutes were accepted. Item 4 – Update of Finances Tower reported a beginning balance of $45,857.29 and $749.23 in December utility donations. Expenses included $5,000 for NAC administrative costs and $4,000 has been committed to the ongoing maintenance of PAB-led projects. Net available funds as of January 3rd are $37,606.52. (A motion to approve that $5,000 be allocated for NAC administrative costs was made by Masters and seconded by Richardson. The motion was carried unanimously.) It was additionally noted that if the PAB were to ever make any changes to the budget, then those changes would need the approval of the NAC before that could be made official. Item 5 – Bike rack project It was determined that the following bike racks will be installed along Lindsey Street: the catfish, ice cream cone, carrot, and the three hearts. Meanwhile, it was also decided that the cactus would be installed at Lions Park; the camera at Boomer Theatre (Campus Corner); and the apple at Lions Park or near AppleTree Chocolates on Campus Corner. Item 6 – Ducks Elder reported that pictures of the new ducks have not been taken yet but hopefully will be soon. Item 7 – Social Media Once a new PR strategy has been determined (including a “push” for increased utility donations), then posts will be published accordingly. Meanwhile, recent posts have highlighted “Splash!” and Museums Without Walls. Item 8 – Percent for Art Projects Williams reported that “Splash!” is fully illuminated; however, Foster explained that the electrical setup did not pass inspection and therefore much of it has to be removed, rewired, and reinstalled. A quote for the amount required to fix the issue will be drafted by Foster and his team and then sent to Gavaghan and Williams. Meanwhile, the east-side Library piece is on track for an on-time installation. Also, finalists have been determined for the central Library. Site visits will take place on February 1. Williams additionally reported that the Public Art is Smart project is going well. Featured topics and pieces include: “Splash,” “Indian Grass,” and “Red Tail Hawk.” Item 9 – Membership Update Masters stated that, in fact, Gary Kramer is interested in serving on the Board. Meanwhile, Gavaghan and Tower both reported that Michael Bendure is also still interested. Tower suggested that both names be sent to Mayor Miller for her to make the final decision based upon the PAB’s recommendation. Item 10 – Master Plan The PAB retreat was scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Richardson’s home. Tower encouraged board members to consider the following factors for future discussion: where the PAB is now, what it has done so far, and what it hopes to do in the future—especially as it concerns Norman Forward and future Percent for Art projects. Other priorities include increasing utility donations and engagement with local and younger artists and audiences. Item 11 – New Business After some discussion, it was decided that Wagner would seek the assistance of Sara Kaplan to determine if and how toapply for OU’s Big Event to help with the washing and waxing of the bronze sculptures found in the PAB’s collection throughout the city. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Richardson and seconded by Elder; meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Mauldin Wagner