Visual_Arts_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 330A
Agenda
- Consent
1. Authorization to waive $7,000 art enrichment for Crocker Amazon Maintenance Shed/Restroom Building
- Policy Discussion
Jill Manton
Public Art in private development
- Gallery Report
Meg Shiffler
Discussion of revised mission statement
PowerPoint presentation of proposed City Hall project with artist Lonnie Graham.
Explanatory Documents: artist’s biography, a proposed budget and timeline for project.
Updates on upcoming Gallery exhibitions.
Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an agreement with moderator Thom Sempere and panelists Derek Powazek, Heather Champ, Deanne Fitzmarurice and J.D. Beltran for $300 each for the Are we all photographers now? panel discussion that accompanies the Breakthrough: An Amateur Photography Revolution exhibition (April 20–June 16, 2007).
- San Francisco International Airport
Susan Pontious
Presentation of research on the safe installation of Richard Shaw’s sculpture Martha H.
Explanatory Document: Staff Report
Presentation of comments from the Airport Art Steering Committee regarding a proposed design from artist Clare Rojas.
Explanatory Document: Airport Art Steering Committee minutes.
- Rolph Playground and Potrero del Sol Park
Judy Moran
Presentation of a revised proposal by artist Isis Rodriguez for gate sculptural elements to be included at the entrances of the refurbished Rolph Playground and Potrero del Sol Park.
Motion: Motion to approve the revised proposal for gate sculptural elements for entrances at the Rolph Playground and Potrero del Sol Park by artist Isis Rodriguez and to authorize the artist to proceed to design development and fabrication stages of the project.
- Temporary Public Art Projects Series entitled Scrap, Proposed by Black Rock Arts Foundation and the Department of the Environment
Jill Manton
1. Temporary sculptural bandshell in Panhandle
2. Temporary installation of mosaic medallions in Juri Commons
3. Temporary installation of playhouse made from recycled materials
Motion: Motion to approve any or all of the three Scrap projects proposed by the Black Rock Arts Foundation and the Department of the Environment.
or
Motion: Motion to disapprove any or all of the three Scrap projects proposed by the Black Rock Arts Foundation and the Department of the Environment.
- MosconeRecreation CenterPublic Art Project (Options)
Jill Manton
Motion: Motion to accept selection panel’s recommendation and enter into an agreement with Brian Goggin for the design development, fabrication, transportation and installation of the artist’s proposal, as modified to address safety and climbing concerns, for a total amount not to exceed $70,000.
or
Motion: Motion to make payment in the amount of $750 to panel-recommended artist Brian Goggin for the development of a new design proposal for the Moscone Recreation Center.
or
Motion: Motion for staff to solicit new proposals from any or all of the three finalists for the Moscone Recreation Center , and to pay each an honorarium of $750.
- Discussion and Solicitation of Recommendations for Temporary Artwork Installation at Embarcadero
Jill Manton
- New Business
Jill Manton
Upcoming Projects: Transbay Terminal Public Art; San Francisco General Hospital
- Old Business
- Adjournment
3/15/2007
Notices
Explanatory documents are available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94102 during regular business hours. INFO: Jaime Schwartz (415) 252-2594.
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