Visual_Arts_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Agenda
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Consent Calendar
Motion to approve a mosaic tile mural at the 24th Street mini-park. Lead artist Susan Cervantes will work in collaboration with members of the lower 24th Street Neighborhood Association. Painting will commence in October, 2008 and be complete by July, 2009.
Motion to approve two painted rolled-iron metal artworks by artist Isis Rodriguez, each completed and installed above exterior entryway gates, one at Rolph Playground and the other at Potrero Del Sol Park, and to accept both artworks into the Civic Art Collection.
Motion to approve the addition of Blue Walcer, Director of the CARE (Cancer Awareness, Resources and Education) program to the Selection Panel pool for General Hospital.
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Central Subway
Judy Moran
Workbook to be provided by USPS mail
Discussion of the public art opportunities and priorities for the Central Subway.
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General Hospital
Susan Pontious
Appointment of Commissioner to sit on Selection Panel for General Hospital.
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"Great Streets" Streetscape Improvement Projects - Valencia Street
Tonia Macneil, Jill Manton
Staff report
Presentation of a new public art opportunity for Valencia Street between 15th and 19th Streets, and discussion of public art opportunities and artist selection process.
Motion: Motion to approve the public art program and artist selection process for the Valencia Street "Great Streets" Streetscape Improvement Project.
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Civic Center Plaza-Temporary Sculpture Proposal
Jill Manton
Presentation of three alternate locations for the installation of a temporary willow sapling sculpture by artist Patrick Dougherty: South Park, Oak Trees on Grove and Polk Street side of City Hall, and other location to be identified.
Motion: Motion to approve three alternate locations for the installation of a temporary willow sapling sculpture by artist Patrick Dougherty and authorization to approve project implementation budget of $50,000: (1) South Park; (2) Oak Trees on Grove and Polk Street side of City Hall; and (3) other location to be identified.
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Patricia's Green - Temporary Sculpture Proposal
Jill Manton
Report on the temporary exhibition of Tony Labat's peace sign sculpture in Patricia's Green.
Motion: Motion to approve a loan fee not to exceed $30,000 with Tony Labat for the installation of a peace sign sculpture at Patricia's Green.
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Academy of Sciences
Jill Manton
Report on the final installation of Maya Lin's Where the Land Meets the Sea at the California Academy of Sciences.
Motion: Motion to approve the final installation of Where the Land Meets the Sea by Maya Lin for the California Academy of Sciences and authorization to accept artwork into Civic Art Collection.
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"Great Streets" Streetscape Improvement Projects - Leland Avenue
Tonia Macneil, Jill Manton
Presentation of Department of Public Works ("DPW") plans, public art program opportunities, and selection process for the Leland Avenue/Bayshore transportation connection.
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SOMA West Ancillary Improvement Projects
Tonia Macneil, Jill Manton
Presentation of DPW plans for the creation of a mini-park and community garden at McCoppin and Valencia Streets and the outdoor sports facilities along Division under the Central Freeway on-ramp.
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Arts Festival Exhibition at San Francisco International Airport
Susan Pontious
Staff report
Presentation of the October 11, 2008 opening of the exhibition The Art of a City: The History of the San Francisco Arts Festival 1946-1986 at the San Francisco International Airport.
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New Business
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Old Business
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Adjournment
MC 9/12/2008
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: Mary Chou (415) 252-3215.
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