Visual_Arts_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Agenda
- Consent
- Motion to increase the contract with Conservation Artisans by $18,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $33,000 for repair and conservation of the Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo monument and Liberty Bell in Dolores Park.
- Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an agreement with Rainbow Waterproofing and Restoration Company to repair the granite base of the Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo monument in Dolores Park for an amount not to exceed $6,000.
- Motion to approve the installation of the ceramic tile mural portion of Aileen Barr’s artwork for the West Portal Clubhouse.
- Gallery Report
Rupert Jenkins
Motion: Motion to approve the exhibition “Reflecting Buddha: Images by Contemporary Photographers” for the gallery at 401 Van Ness, January 19 - 29, 2005.
Motion: Motion to approve honoraria payments in the amount of $100 to each of the five “Construct 4” finalists for exhibition proposals. Finalists: Charles Gute, Charles Goodman, Desiree Holman, Sarah Cain, and Bari Zipperstein.
Motion: Motion to approve an artist honorarium not to exceed $4,000 to one artist to be named following the “Construct 4” jurying on October 30, 2004. Finalists: Charles Gute, Charles Goodman, Desiree Holman, Sarah Cain, and Bari Zipperstein.
- Ocean Avenue Streetscape Project
Kristen Zaremba
Staff presentation and request for approval of artist’s mock-up for project
Explanatory Document: Ocean Avenue Streetscape Project Staff Report
Motion: Motion to approve artist Laurel True’s mock-up for the Ocean Avenue Streetscape Sun Spheres project, and to authorize the artist to proceed with fabrication.
- Airport
Susan Pontious
A. Staff report on Airport Art Steering Committee meeting
Explanatory Document: Airport Art Steering Committee meeting minutes
B. Report on de-accessioning of artwork in the Airport Collection
Motion: Motion to de-accession “Masquerade in Black” by Jay De Feo.
Motion: Motion to de-accession “Grapevine” by Zhu Qizhan with preference for placing it in another museum.
Motion: Motion to de-accession “Star of the North” by Micheline Beauchemin.
Motion: Motion to de-accession “Golden Gate Park” by Don Potts to a nonprofit agency or governmental agency.
C. Report on use of funds from de-accessioned artwork
Motion: Motion to recommend the temporary placement of funds from the sale of Airport art in the Airport Art Endowment Account until such time as a recommended use of the funds is identified for the purchasing or commissioning of additional artwork for the Airport.
D. Report on new projects for Gate Room Walls 3 and 5
Explanatory Document: Project Description for Boarding Area A, Gate Rooms 3 and 5
Motion: Motion to proceed with Gate Room projects for Boarding Area A, Gate Room 3 and Gate Room 5.
Motion: Motion to approve project outline for Gate Rooms 3 and 5 which calls for the following: 1. The project budget shall not exceed $278,000 inclusive of both Gate Rooms; 2. The project is open to artists nationally; and 3. Artist selection will be through the Arts Commission annual artist pool.
- Laguna Honda Hospital
Susan Pontious
Explanatory Document: Approval of Final Designs by Terry Hoff
Motion: Motion to approve Terry Hoff's final images and designs for three resident floors at Laguna Honda Hospital.
- SoMa Park
Susan Pontious
Explanatory Document: SoMa Park Staff Report
Motion: Motion to approve the final three designs for fence panels designed for SoMa Park by Irene Pijoan
- Pulgas Water Temple Project
Nina Dunbar
Report on the proposal revisions by Tom Otterness and Diana Pumpbelly Bates and follow-up discussions with PUC representatives about the work
Motion: Motion to authorize staff to work with the PUC in identifying an alternative location and funding pool for implementing the Diana Pumpbelly Bates proposal.
Motion: Motion to authorize staff to develop a new artist competition for the Pulgas Water Temple Gates using a process and panelists to be approved at the next Visual Arts Committee meeting.
- Third Street Light Rail
Judy Moran
Informational presentation about the planning process of the Third Street Light Rail Art Enrichment Program, with samples and photographs of artworks in fabrication.
Explanatory Document: Third Street Light Rail Staff Report
- Moscone Center
Jill Manton
Diller + Scofidio project update
Explanatory Document: Staff Report on the Diller + Scofidio project
- Stern Grove Project
Jill Manton
Motion: Motion to approve to the selection panel’s recommendation of one of the following four finalists for the Stern Grove Project: Mark Brest van Kempen, Michael Eckerman, Gerald Heffernon, and Peter Richards.
Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with the selected artist (to be named at meeting) for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for design, fabrication, transportation and installation of an artwork for the Stern Grove Project.
- New Business
- Old Business
- Adjournment
10/15/2004
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: Jennifer Lovvorn (415) 252-2594.
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