Visual_Arts_Committee
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Agenda
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Consent
1. Motion to approve an exhibition organized by San Francisco General Hospital's Cancer Awareness, Resources and Education (CARE) Program of portraits by photographer Nicole Franco in the cafeteria of San Francisco General Hospital.
2. Motion to accept into the Civic Art Collection the Harvey Milk commemorative bronze sculpture and base (2008), a gift to the city from the Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee. The sculpture, designed by Daub, Firmin, Hendrickson Sculpture Group, is located in the Supervisors Ceremonial Rotunda at City Hall.
3. Motion to approve a mural by artist Norm Stien with assistance from artists Victor Reyes and Amanda Lynn, to be installed for a period not to exceed six months, on the outer perimeter wall of the skate park as part of the improvements at Potrero del Sol and Rolph Playgrounds, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission on June 5, 2008.
4. Motion to approve a series of high resolution chalk stencils of historical photographs on the sidewalks outside of 15 major theatres and art museums throughout the civic center and downtown San Francisco by artists Jessica Tully and Kim Munson, as part of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' visual arts exhibition, Bay Area Now 5. This will involve a two step process; four temporary spray chalk designs installed in four locations during the week of June 9, followed by a second series commencing July 11 and continuing through October 19, 2008 in all 15 locations.
5. Motion to approve an increase in the current total contract budget amount of $35,000 by $750 for additional required engineering costs for artist Scott Donahue's Contract Number POAR004000098 to design, fabricate and install an artwork for the renovated Richmond Branch Library for a new total contract budget amount of $35,750.
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Gallery - 155 Grove Street installations
Meg Shiffler
Presentation on the next 155 Grove Street exhibition by artist Paul Hayes, to be installed on May 30, 2008.
Motion: Motion to approve an honorarium in the amount of $500 for artist Paul Hayes for his installation at 155 Grove Street, to be installed May 30, 2008.
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Gallery - Bill Fontana at City Hall
Meg Shiffler
Report on the status of the upcoming Bill Fontana exhibition at City Hall. Materials provided include a proposed schedule of events leading up to the exhibition, a written description of the installation, and a budget.
Motion: Motion for the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Bill Fontana for the creation, installation and de-installation of a temporary sound art installation at City Hall scheduled to open in late January 2009. The contract amount shall not exceed $68,000.
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Patricia's Green - Temporary Sculpture Proposal
Jill Manton
Report on the possibility of a temporary exhibition of Tony Labat's Peace Sign sculpture in Patricia's Green.
Motion: Motion to approve the temporary display of the Peace Sign sculpture by Tony Labat from October 15, 2008 to June 15, 2009 in Patricia's Green pending the availability of funds from the PUC art enrichment reserve, support for the project from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, and permit approval from the Recreation and Park Department.
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Civic Center Plaza-Temporary Sculpture Proposal
Jill Manton
Report on the possibility of installing an artwork utilizing recycled tree branches by artist Patrick Dougherty in Civic Center Plaza during the winter of 2009.
Motion: Motion to award the artist Patrick Dougherty an honorarium of $750 to develop a site specific proposal for the Civic Center Plaza to be implemented in winter of 2009.
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Sunnyside Conservatory
Judy Moran
Presentation of the preliminary proposal by the artist team Wowhaus, recommended by the Sunnyside Conservatory Artist Selection Committee for implementation of an artwork for the Sunnyside Conservatory.
Motion: Motion to approve the artist team Wowhaus for their proposal for the Sunnyside Conservatory, as recommended by the Sunnyside Conservatory Artist Selection Committee.
Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with the artist team Wowhaus for the final design, fabrication, and transportation of an artwork for the Sunnyside Conservatory.
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Sava Pool
Judy Moran
Presentation of the final design of artist Catherine Wagner's artwork for permanent installation at the Larsen Park Sava Pool Natatorium.
Motion: Motion to approve the final design by artist Catherine Wagner of porcelain enamel panels for permanent installation at the Larsen Park Sava Pool Natatorium and authorization for the artist to proceed to fabrication of the artwork.
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Franklin Square
Susan Pontious
Staff report
Report on the use of art enrichment funds generated by the renovation of Franklin Square Park for the engineering fees associated with the design of a support wall for Anthony Stellon's mosaic mural, Brotherhood of Man.
Motion: Motion to approve use of $28,000 art enrichment funds generated by the renovation of Franklin Square Park for architectural and engineering fees to design a support wall for Anthony Stellon's mosaic mural, Brotherhood of Man.
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San Francisco International Airport
Susan Pontious
Report on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Airport and the Arts Commission.
Motion: Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Airport and Arts Commission, which shall apply to art enrichment and art maintenance expenses between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2017, and which outlines the procedures and policies for the selection of art for the airport and collection management responsibilities, art enrichment funding formulas, and other issues related to the coordination and cooperation between the Airport and the Arts Commission relative to the Public Art Program at the Airport.
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Junipero Serra Playground
Tonia Macneil
Report on the completion of artwork at Junipero Serra Playground by artist Bean Finneran and presentation of the images of installed artwork.
Motion: Motion to approve the untitled ceramic tile artwork for Junipero Serra Playground by the artist Bean Finneran as installed.
Motion: Motion to accept into the Civic Art Collection of the City and County of San Francisco the untitled ceramic tile artwork by Bean Finneran for Junipero Serra Playground.
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Gallery - SFAC Gallery exhibition at 410 Van Ness
Meg Shiffler
Presentation on the next SFAC Gallery exhibition at 401 Van Ness titled Resisting Dominion, on view from June 12 to August 16, 2008. The exhibition will feature Tiffany Bozic (Oakland), James Drake (Sante Fe), Leiv Fagereng (Portland), Walton Ford (Great Barrington, MA), and Tara Tucker (San Francisco).
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Gallery - Fundraising programs
Meg Shiffler
Presentation on a new series of fundraising programs spearheaded by the SFAC Gallery Advisory Board. The first of these programs, ON YOUR MARK, will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at Electric Works Gallery, and will feature a print demonstration and talk by emerging artist Ala Ebtekar. Tickets are $100 each and the ticket price can be applied to the purchase of a print.
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Gallery - Exhibition schedule
Meg Shiffler
Report on a proposed change in the Gallery's exhibition schedule for the calendar year of 2009.
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Standards and Guidelines for Busts in City Hall
Jill Manton
Discussion of the consistency of materials used for busts and pedestals in City Hall.
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Art on Market Street Program
Judy Moran
Presentation of artist proposals for consideration for the 2008/2009 Art on Market Street Program.
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Central Subway
Judy Moran
Update on status of the Central Subway Public Art Program.
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New Business
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Old Business
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Adjournment
MC 5/16/2008
Notices
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