Arts Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of Tuesday, November 6 , 2018 Meeting Location: Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Ro ad, Sterling Height s, MI 48313, Conference Room 202 Members Present: Ron Bindle, Jan Burns, David Bollman, Steve Couchman, Lawrence Farhat, Judith Foley, Wendy Popko, Jeanne Schabath and Mona Yassine. Members Absent: Grace Finazzo, Gary Lusk and Stacy Ziarko Representing the City: Sue Giallombardo Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.  Two new members were in attendance: Judith Foley and Wendy Popko APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the June 5, 2018 Art Commission made by Burns; Seconded by: Farhat Ayes: all Nays: none AGENDA ITEMS: A. 2019 Art Projects  Schabath stated that Kozlowski asked members for art project ideas for 2019; Schabath proposed an Art Walk-- members would contact schools and ask for artwork from students that would be collected and displayed along the sidewalks during the first Farmers Market of the season. The Art Walk would be a one-day event.  Schabath stated that Lusk shared his idea at the October meeting regarding a photo contest using Easypromos.  Couchman suggested using a virtual reality camera to document all of the city's public art for the city's website, allowing for a 3-D look at the artwork.  Couchman also suggested contacting ITC, and covering some of the high voltage towers with colored vinyl wraps. He stated that the towers are an eyesore and that he has connections at ITC.  Yassine re-capped the idea of a children's art program and shared a power point presentation with members. The program would allow for 60 students, in two different age groups, to register for classes that meet monthly, with a different project each month. Yassine suggested hiring professional artists to instruct each class, charging a fee for enrollment that would help cover the cost of supplies and payment to the instructors. The work would then be displayed throughout City Hall, the Senior Center and/or the new Recreation Center. Giallombardo stated that this is a huge undertaking and added that Community Relations doesn't have proper staffing for this type of project, and suggested fewer sessions and smaller class sizes.  Since Finazzo was not present, Giallombardo reminded members of the mosaic tile project that was suggested at the October meeting. Finazzo suggested using 4"x4" glass tiles with Sterling Heights themes; tiles could be installed as a mural on a city wall to be determined at a later date.  Members voted for the top 3 projects, taken from a list of six presented ideas: o Art classes - 5 votes o 3-D Visioning - 3 votes o Art walk - 4 votes  o Mosaic tiling - 4 votes o Tower wraps - 3 votes o Photo contest - 5 votes  It was decided to select three ideas to put into action during 2019. The topic will be discussed further at the January 2019 meeting. B. 2019 Memorial Day Parade, Grand Marshal  Schabath stated that she will recommend a veteran that is a Sterling Heights resident; she will follow up with a bio.  Couchman asked of the Grand Marshal had to be a veteran; he recommended Colonel Laurel "Buff" Burkel, an active member of the US Air Force.  Bindle asked who the person was that assists with finding local Veterans, Schabath stated that Steve Bilan is active with the local Veterans organizations and assists with the planning of the Veterans Day Ceremony each year.  Bollman suggested that the theme of the parade highlights women in the military.  Schabath stated that the Girl Scouts would like to be involved with the lowering of the flag portion of the ceremony.  The final selection will be voted on at the January meeting. OLD BUSINESS:  Giallombardo reminded members that there would not be a regular meeting in December and that Ron Bindle once again offered to host a Christmas dinner at his home. The date will be on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Giallombardo will send an invite via e-mail. NEW BUSINESS : None Motion to adjourn the Art Commission meeting at 6:50 p.m. made by Couchman. Seconded by: Bindle. Ayes: all Nays: none DECEMBER ART COMMISSION MEETING: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AT RON'S HOUSE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 TH 40346 Mt. Vernon , 7:00 p.m. Potluck/BYOB NEXT ART COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, January 8, at 6 p.m.