Visual_Arts_Committee
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Agenda
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Consent Calendar
1. Motion to approve the six final poster designs by artist Jenifer Wofford scheduled for reproduction and installation in 24 kiosks on Market Street from September 22 to December 18, 2008 for the Art on Market Street 2008 Program.
2. Motion to approve a mural by artist Cory Calandra working in collaboration with workshop participants from The Giants Community Fund, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the Excelsior Playground Program, and San Francisco Giants player Omar Vizquel, located at the Excelsior Playground at 579 Madrid Avenue in proximity of first base, pending approval from relevant parties to paint over an existing mural in the same location.
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Gallery
Meg Shiffler
Update on the upcoming exhibition at the SFAC Gallery at 401 Van Ness proposed by artist Michael Zheng on behalf of a group of Chinese video artists.
Motion: Motion to approve an artist honorarium to Michael Zheng in the amount of $1000 for his organizational contribution to the main gallery exhibition to be installed on January 25, 2009.
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Gallery
Joyce Grimm
Presentation on three artists under consideration for the next North Light Court Banner installation in City Hall: Todd Hido, Dave Maisel and Christina Seely.
Motion: Motion to approve artist honoraria in the amount of $200 each to artists Todd Hido, David Maisel and Christina Seely to develop unique proposals for new North Light Court art banners in City Hall.
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Temporary Projects in Natural Settings
Jill Manton
Presentation of a proposal for a temporary artwork by artist Patrick Doughterty at Civic Center Plaza for a six-month installation commencing in winter 2009.
Motion: Motion to approve proposal for a temporary artwork submitted by Patrick Doughterty for the Civic Center Plaza for a six-month installation commencing in winter 2009, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission.
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Transbay Terminal Project
Jill Manton
Report on the progress of the Transbay Terminal Project and the possible goals for the project. Designation of an Arts Commission representative and an additional representative, Walter Hood, to serve on the Steering Committee for the Transbay Terminal Project.
Motion: Motion to approve designation of an Arts Commission representative and Walter Hood to serve on the Steering Committee for the Transbay Terminal Project.
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Temporary Projects in Natural Settings
Jill Manton
Report on current status of the proposal by artist John Melvin for Lake Merced.
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McClaren Park
Jill Manton
Report on progress of the artwork Philosopher's Walk by artist team Susan Schwartzenberg and Peter Richards at McClaren Park.
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Moscone Center West
Jill Manton
Report on current status of retrofit of the artwork Facsimile by Diller + Scofidio at Moscone Center West.
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Academy of Sciences
Jill Manton
Report on progress of art projects by Maya Lin and discussion of pending contractual issues.
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Laguna Honda Hospital
Susan Pontious
Presentation of images of artist Beliz Brother's photographic lightboxes on three resident floors for Laguna Honda Hospital.
Motion: Motion to approve final images of artist Beliz Brother's photographic lightboxes on three resident floors for Laguna Honda Hospital.
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9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center
Tonia Macneil
Staff report
Report on the repair and removal of the artwork Water Table by Clifford Rainey from the Emergency Communications Center.
Motion: Motion to expend up to $15,000 of funds provided by the Emergency Management Department for the removal of the artwork Water Table from the Emergency Communications Center, for its relocation to an alternate site, and for rehabilitation of the artwork to its original condition.
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Upper Noe Valley Recreation Center
Tonia Macneil
Report on the final installation of five stainless steel sculptures and one stainless steel and glass sculpture by artist Troy Corliss at the Upper Noe Valley Recreation Center.
Motion: Motion to approve the final installation of five stainless steel sculptures and one stainless steel and glass sculpture by Troy Corliss at the Upper Noe Valley Recreation Center.
Motion: Motion to accept five sculptures by artist Troy Corliss at the Upper Noe Valley Recreation Center into the Civic Art Collection.
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Central Subway
Judy Moran
Update on the Central Subway Public Art Program.
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Collections
Carol Marie Daniels
Report on the following three projects at Golden Gate Park: Portals of the Past, Francis Scott Key, and Cider Press Bucket. Report on the Crumpler Mural Restoration and the Embarcadero Historic Signage.
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Private Percent for Art Legislation
Jill Manton
Report on proposed change to private Percent for Art Legislation and distribution of draft Legislation.
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New Business
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Old Business
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Adjournment
MC 8/15/2008
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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