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VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
3:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70


Minutes

Commissioners Present
Leonard Hunter, Jeannene Przyblyski, Lawrence Rinder
Absent: Dede Wilsey, Pop Zhao

Staff Present
Jennifer Lovvorn, Tonia Macneil, Jill Manton, Judy Moran, Susan Pontious, Kristen Zaremba

Note: All votes are unanimous unless recorded otherwise.

The meeting commenced at 3:05 p.m.

  1. Consent
    1. Motion to approve the six final designs, titled “Now Playing” by artist Kamau Patton, for reproduction into four sets of posters to be installed in 24 kiosks on Market Street from August 12 to November 11, 2005 for the Art on Market 2005 Kiosk Poster Series.
    2. Motion to approve an Art on Market Street 2006 Kiosk Poster Series artist selection panel pool, from which three panelists will be asked to participate, to include Julio Morales, artist; Berin Golonu, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Assistant Visual Arts Curator; Maria Forde, artist; Mark Johnson, Director of the Gallery at San Francisco State University; Courtney Fink, Executive Director of Southern Exposure; and John Bankston, artist.
    3. Motion to approve the following individuals as potential panelists for Public Art Selection Panels in 2005 and 2006: Constance Lewallen, Chief Curator at the Berkeley Art Museum; Madeleine Grynstein, Chief Curator at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Susan Gray, Public Art Project Manager at Los Angeles Metro Arts; Kendall Henry, Project Manager, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Eloise Damrosch, Director, Portland Regional Arts and Culture Council; Sandra Percival, Director of New Langton Arts; Su-Chen Hung, artist; Mabel Wilson, artist and architect; Rachel Osajima, Director, Alameda County Art Commission; Darryl Smith, Director, Luggage Store; Al Wong, artist; Rebecca Solnit, writer; Leah Levy, independent curator; Carrie Lederer, Director, Bedford Gallery; Kathryn Reasoner, Executive Director, di Rosa Preserve.
    4. Motion to approve the transfer of ownership of “Grapevine,” by Zhu Qizhan, to the Asian Art Museum.
    5. Motion to accept into the City and County of San Francisco Civic Art Collection “Words Fly Away,” by John Wehrle, as installed at the Ocean View Branch Library.
    6. Motion to accept into the City and County of San Francisco Civic Art Collection the untitled artwork by Amy Blackstone for Hoff Street Playground.
    7. Motion to accept into the City and County of San Francisco Civic Art Collection “Earth, Air, Fire, and Water,” by Amy Blackstone, installed at Helen Wills Playground.
    8. Motion to approve the relocation within the San Francisco Airport of “Flight Patterns,” by Larry Kirkland, from the skylight at the entrance of Boarding Area B, to the skylight of Boarding Area C, due to Airport construction of a mezzanine to accommodate a pedestrian bridge from the Airport shuttle train to the terminal.
    9. Motion to approve $100 artist honoraria and exhibition expenses of up to $100 each to Nigel Poor, Lee Walton, Christina Ray, Brad Brown, and David Breskin for the “Marking Time Mapping Thought” exhibition at 401 Van Ness Gallery, June 22–August 13, 2005.
    10. Motion to approve an exhibition at 155 Grove Street by Misako Inaoka for June through August 2005.
    11. Motion to approve a $300 honorarium payment to Misako Inaoka for an exhibition at 155 Grove Street.

      Regarding Consent Calendar Item 3, Commissioner Przyblyski stated that in addition to this list of potential jurors, she would like Commissioners to sit on the panels to ensure the quality of the Collection. She also stated that it is important for the panels to be collegial and consensus-oriented. Commissioner Hunter recommended that the list of panelists include more artists. Commissioner Przyblyski stated that any panelist recommendations should be sent to Public Art Program Director Jill Manton.

      Motion: Motion to adopt the consent calendar items
      Moved: Hunter/Rinder
  2. Public Art Program Orientation — Phase I
    Public Art Program Director Jill Manton began her orientation to the Public Art Program by introducing the program staff. She announced that due to recent budget cuts, the program is losing two staff members.

    Ms. Manton distributed copies of the Art Enrichment Ordinance. Established by this ordinance in 1969, the San Francisco Arts Commission Public Art Program was one of the first Percent-for-Art programs in the country. Since then, there have been many programs established throughout the country. Ms. Manton stated that the field is maturing and now has a national organization (Public Art Network). She currently serves as an elected member of the Public Art Network Council.

    Ms. Manton underscored that the Public Art Program receives its funding from two percent of the construction costs of municipally-funded projects. Any City department that undertakes a new construction project or certain types of renovations is required to set aside two percent of the construction budget for the commissioning of public art. Certain City departments and types of development are exempt from the Art Enrichment Ordinance, including: the Port, the Fine Arts Museums, Housing, and Redevelopment. Developments or construction on private property are also exempt. She stated that there are approximately 60 projects currently underway. Ms. Manton explained that staff salaries are funded by a fixed 20% of the public art project funds (20% of the 2%), and not by the General Fund. She cited a survey conducted by Americans for the Arts and the Public Art Network which found that only 19% of public art programs nationwide have funding structures like ours. Most others have positions that are funded by the general fund.

    Commissioner Rinder suggested that since construction schedules can vary, our administrative fee structure must lead to uneven levels of staffing. Ms. Manton agreed, explaining that often our administrative fees are exhausted long before a project is completed. She added that, at a future meeting, she would like to discuss possible remedies to this situation, which would require changes to the ordinance. She added that there are other proposed changes to the ordinance, such as the pooling of funds, which she would like to discuss as well. Commissioner Przyblyski stated that the Mayor supports revising the ordinance. She added that she is interested in the Arts Commission having curatorial oversight for all City-mandated public art. Currently, projects are managed by three different departments, depending upon the jurisdiction: the Arts Commission, the Planning Department, or the Redevelopment Agency.

    Ms. Manton stated that the two percent of construction funds is the sole source of funding for staff and projects. With the exception of the Art on Market Program, for most temporary projects such as the David Best “Temple” on Hayes Green, the Arts Commission has to raise the funds. Additionally, in the past the Arts Commission has had difficulty enforcing other departments’ compliance with the Art Enrichment Ordinance. While the Civic Design Review has recently helped us enforce compliance with the ordinance, there are still some park projects that slip through the cracks.

    Ms. Manton stated that the Public Art Program has guidelines that have been worked on through the years. She explained that the guidelines are an internal document that can be reviewed and updated by the Commissioners as appropriate.

    Ms. Manton stated that the program currently faces a number of challenges. She explained that while the program is losing staff, the workload will not be reduced, and that the ongoing care of the collection is also a concern. Although the ordinance does allow for five percent of the public art project budget to be set aside for maintenance, most fund sources are restricted and will not allow for such uses. In the future, the Arts Commission will need to be more aggressive about raising funds for the care of the collection.

    Ms. Manton presented slides of select Arts Commission projects including work by Robert Arneson, Martha Heavenston, Ned Kahn, Seyed Alavi, Leonard Hunter/Sheila Ghidini, Nayland Blake, Ann Chamberlain/Ann Hamilton, Lewis deSoto, Albert Paley, Michael Manwaring, James Carpenter, Ik-Joong Kang, Mildred Howard, Rigo, Ann Preston, R. M. Fischer, Vito Acconci, and Diller + Scofidio. She explained that the commissions range in budget from $10,000 to $2 million and are located in neighborhoods as well as downtown, Civic Center, along the Embarcadero and at the airport. She explained that while most of the projects are successful and are well received, there have been some proposals that faced such serious controversy that they were unable to move forward.
  3. San Francisco State University Gallery Temporary Public Art Installation
    Public Art Program Director Jill Manton introduced Mark Johnson, Director of the San Francisco State University (SFSU) Gallery, who is requesting approval from the Arts Commission for a temporary public art installation at the Civic Center.

    Mr. Johnson stated that a SFSU alumnus recently gave the university $3 million, with the request that some of the funds be used to support art. Mr. Johnson stated that those funds have been earmarked to support a few temporary public art installations. He added that he would like to have these projects move forward before the opening of the new de Young Museum in October. Mr. Johnson presented the work of one of the artists to be commissioned, John Roloff.

    Commissioner Przyblyski clarified that the item on the agenda is a request for approval to locate these temporary installations at 155 and 165 Grove Street. She stated that Mr. Johnson would later return to the Commissioners to present the specific project proposals. Mr. Johnson added that the selection of artists was done through his class at SFSU, with advice from the Arts Commission. Commissioner Przyblyski stated that since the Arts Commission is not funding the projects, we are operating only in an advisory capacity. She added that, given the Arts Commission’s lack of a funding mechanism for temporary work, she is supportive of the SFSU Gallery proposal as a means to bring more temporary public art to the city.

    Motion: Motion to approve “ECO,” a collaborative artist project with San Francisco State University Gallery at 155 and 165 Grove Street and the Civic Center Plaza (Mark Johnson, project curator). Artists to be named later. Approximate dates: October through mid-November, 2005.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  4. Sava Pool Project
    Project Manager Judy Moran reported on the artist selection panel’s recommendation of artist Catherine Wagner and her proposal for the public art project at Sava Pool. Ms. Moran stated that Sava Pool is in the Sunset District at 19th Avenue and Wawona Street. The Recreation and Park facility, which was designed by the architectural team of Paulett Taggart and Mark Cavagnero, has received its Phase II Civic Design approval. The total value of the art contract will be $71,000. Ms. Moran stated that there were five finalists for the project and three were invited to develop proposals for review by the artist selection panel. The selection panel recommended Catherine Wagner’s proposal because they thought the formalist approach worked well with the building design. They also liked the proposal’s use of the natatorium wall, and most significantly, they appreciated that it honors Charlie Sava, who was a well-remembered and well-loved swim coach at this pool. Ms. Moran explained that Catherine Wagner proposes to create panels depicting the waves created by swimmers, and panels which feature the image of Charlie Sava. The panel images will vary, as will the images of Charlie Sava. These panels will be installed in various locations on one wall (14’ x 52’) of the natatorium. Ms. Moran stated that the artist might get a partial architectural credit for the wall-covering material. She is seeking approval for the artist’s concept and approach. She added that, if approved, the final imagery, layout and a material sample will be further developed and brought back later for Commission approval. Commissioner Hunter recommended that the artist consider using stainless steel or aluminum on the backs of the panels to prevent the artwork from rusting.

    Motion: Motion to approve the proposal by finalist Catherine Wagner for the Sava Pool Public Art Project.
    Moved: Rinder/ Hunter

    Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with Catherine Wagner for an amount not to exceed $71,000 to develop final designs, fabricate and install a work of art for the Sava Pool Public Art Project based on the approved proposal.
    Moved: Hunter/Rinder
  5. Art on Market Street Program
    Project Manager Judy Moran said that staff recommends that the Arts Commission approve the purchase of the original paintings for the Art on Market Street 2005 Kiosk Poster Series by Maria Forde. Ms. Moran stated that the Arts Commission does occasionally purchase two-dimensional works for the Civic Art Collection. She explained that Maria Forde’s poster series is about women pickpockets who operated along Market Street at the beginning of the 20th Century. Once framed, and once the loan program is reinstated, these paintings could be made available for loan to other City agencies and facilities.

    Project Manager Susan Pontious explained that the loan program has been temporarily suspended due to staff cuts. Commissioner Przyblyski stated her support for the accession of more two-dimensional work into the Collection. Ms. Moran said that the funds to acquire the pieces would come from the Art on Market Street fund source. Commissioner Rinder inquired whether there was an acquisitions budget, and how budget priorities were decided. Ms. Moran explained that the purchase of works such as these occurs rarely, and that this purchase would not impact the goals of the Art on Market Street Program.

    Commissioner Hunter requested that the staff provide a fuller presentation on the Arts Commission’s collections practices at a future meeting. Ms. Manton stated that the Collection is primarily comprised of works that are commissioned through the Public Art Program.

    Motion: Motion to approve the purchase for an amount not to exceed $5,000 and acceptance into the Civic Art Collection of six original acrylic paintings on paper titled “The Pick Pocketers,” which were created for the Art on Market Street 2005 Kiosk Poster Series by Maria Forde.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter

    Discussion of collaboration with the Exploratorium for “A Trip Down Market Street 1905: A Centennial Celebration,” as part of the Art on Market Street Temporary Project Program.

    Ms. Moran explained that the Art on Market Street Program also commissions temporary projects. She stated that this proposed collaboration with the Exploratorium is an exception in that it wasn’t selected through a selection panel. She added that the Arts Commission does, however, have an interest in collaborating with other arts organizations in the city. In that spirit, the Exploratorium approached the Arts Commission, requesting sources of funding for “A Trip Down Market Street 1905: A Centennial Celebration.” The Arts Commission proposed to the Exploratorium that our two organizations collaborate on the project,  as it so closely fits the goals of the Market Street Program. The celebration will take place in the music concourse adjacent to Justin Herman Plaza on Saturday, September 24, 2005, and will include a screening of the original 1905 film. In addition, current films about Market Street, many of which will be new commissions resulting from a competitive application process facilitated by the Exploratorium, will be part of the evening’s program. Ms. Moran stated that staff concurred that the most appropriate method of participation for the Arts Commission would be to fund the honorarium for the five new short commissions, for which she is seeking Commission approval. Ms. Moran participated in the final selection panel meeting for the five short film commissions. Commissioner Przyblyski stated her support for the project and collaboration.

    Motion: Motion to approve the collaboration of the Arts Commission with the Exploratorium for “A Trip Down Market Street 1905: A Centennial Celebration,” as part of the Art on Market Street 2005-06 Temporary Projects Program, including the funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the commissioning of five new films for the project.
    Moved: Hunter/Rinder

    Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Exploratorium in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to fund the commissioning of five new films as part of “A Trip Down Market Street 1905: A Centennial Celebration,” for inclusion in a film screening scheduled at Justin Herman Plaza on September 24, 2005.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  6. Upper Noe Recreation Center
    Project Manager Tonia Macneil gave a report on the Upper Noe art selection panel’s recommendation of artist Troy Corliss to create an artwork for the Upper Noe Recreation Center. Ms. Macneil presented the plans for the renovated recreation center, which includes seismic work, removal and repair of some architectural features, general building and grounds rehabilitation, and an updated children’s playground and path system. Ms. Macneil stated that this renovation will result in an art budget of approximately $62,000, with the possibility of architectural credits to augment the budget and increase the contract amount. She stated that the artists who were invited to interview were asked to develop concepts that would address the entrance to the recreation center. The four finalists were Fernanda D’Agostino, Mark Brest van Kempen, Peter Richards, and Troy Corliss.

    Ms. Macneil presented slides of past work by the selected artist, Troy Corliss. Mr. Corliss works with glass and terrazzo, and has created work for both interior and outdoor spaces. For the Upper Noe Recreation Center Project, Mr. Corliss proposed to study nature around the center which he will incorporate into sculptural work at the entrance gates. Ms. Macneil is seeking approval of the selected artist, and if approved she would later bring back his conceptual design for Commission approval.

    Commissioner Przyblyski, who was on the selection panel, explained that the site is inhospitable and that it was difficult to identify a good art site. While Troy Corliss’s proposal was not the most site-specific, it was the only handcrafted project. She added that the artist is very engaged in process and she feels that the work would be great for the site.

    Commissioner Rinder stated that he is not particularly fond of the selected artist. He added that this raises a broader issue of the “Professional Public Artist.” He stated that there is a difference between “Public Art” and “Art in Public Space,” and he is personally not as interested in “Professional Public Art,” which he feels engenders a type of mediocrity. Ms. Manton stated that this is a real challenge, especially considering the need to involve the public. Commissioner Przyblyski stated that there is a need for more public and panelist education, and added that public art is complex, a hybrid between decorative arts and work that illuminates the site.

    Motion: Motion to accept the recommendation of the Upper Noe selection panel of Troy Corliss.
    Moved: Hunter/Rinder

    Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with Troy Corliss for an amount not to exceed $85,000 to design, fabricate, transport and install artwork for the Upper Noe Recreation Center.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  7. Broadway Streetscape
    Project Manager Tonia Macneil introduced the art enrichment program for the Broadway Streetscape. She stated that the sidewalks on Broadway are being widened at certain corners from the Embarcadero to Columbus. The proposed plans call for removing the turn lane at the northwest corner of Columbus and Broadway in order to create a plaza. Ms. Macneil stated that there is an art enrichment budget of $35,000 and she recommends that an artist be selected to create a light element for the plaza which could be mounted on top of an existing light pole. Ms. Macneil is also seeking approval of the proposed pool of panelists. The selection panel would have just one meeting and would recommend candidates to be forwarded to the Visual Arts Committee for final approval. The initial selection of artists would be made through the 2005 Qualified Artist Pool and selective invitations to additional artists.

    Commissioner Hunter stated that the plaza seems heavily designed and wondered if any more elements should be added. He added that we shouldn’t limit the art to being above 15.’ Ms. Manton stated that we could choose a different corner. Commissioner Hunter stated that the plaza is a very exciting location. Ms. Macneil expressed concern regarding the ability of an artist to make a substantial statement by any other means given the size of the art budget.

    Commissioner Rinder recommended that Matt Heckert be considered as an artist for this project rather than as a panelist. Commissioner Hunter volunteered to serve on the selection panel.

    The following motion was revised.
    Motion:
    Motion to approve the art enrichment plan for Broadway Streetscape as approved by the Visual Arts Committee.
    Moved: Hunter/Rinder

    The following motion was revised.
    Motion: Motion to approve the following pool of panelists for the Broadway Streetscape public art project: Helen Kwan, Vicki Saulls, Donna Schumacher, Lynn Baer, Richard Berger, Matt Heckert, Donald Fortescue, and Arts Commissioner Leonard Hunter.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  8. Academy of Sciences
    Public Art Program Director Jill Manton gave an update on the Academy of Sciences art enrichment project. She stated that the building’s design, done by Renzo Piano, is almost finished. Ms. Manton reported that the selection panel had a very successful meeting. They selected the following finalists to be interviewed: Janet Echelman, Ned Kahn, Maya Lin, Olafur Eliasson, and Susumu Shingu. These artists were selected from a list that was comprised of panelist recommendations, select artists from the 2005 Qualified Artist Pool, and additional invited artists. She was quite pleased that many internationally known and high-profile artists responded to the invitation with enthusiasm. She reported that one of the finalists, Olafur Eliasson, does not do competitions. The selection panel will interview the other finalists, and if the panel still feels that Mr. Eliasson’s work is the most appropriate, he will be commissioned to create a design proposal.

    Ms. Manton stated that, as part of their orientation for the project, each artist will meet individually with Academy of Sciences Director Patrick Kociolek.

    Commissioner Przyblyski stated that it was very valuable to have Daniell Cornell, Curator of Contemporary Art at the de Young Museum, on the panel. She added that the selection panel had a difficult first meeting, but they were later able to develop a good working relationship.

    Motion: Motion to approve the following finalists for the Academy of Sciences Public Art Project and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to pay each an honorarium of $3,000 plus reimbursement for travel expenses to attend both a project orientation and a subsequent interview in San Francisco: Janet Echelman, Ned Kahn, Maya Lin, Olafur Eliasson, and Susumu Shingu.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  9. Stern Grove
    Public Art Program Director Jill Manton reported on the design proposal by Gerald Heffernon for the Stern Grove and Pine Lake Park art enrichment project. Ms. Manton stated that the selection panel liked Mr. Heffernon’s use of humor. The art budget for this project is $50,000. She added that he has been meeting with the project landscape architect, Lawrence Halprin, and staff from Department of Public Works throughout the design process. Ms. Manton presented images of the site and introduced Mr. Heffernon.

    Mr. Heffernon presented the design proposal for a “rabbinoid” sculpture, which will be a human-scale figurative bronze sculpture that has a human body and a rabbit head. He stated that the piece would be located near a cluster of boulders at Pine Lake. Mr. Heffernon presented patina samples and stated that the sculpture’s surface would be matte. Commissioner Przyblyski inquired how stable the patina would be. Mr. Heffernon stated that it would be stable, but that it  might change a small bit over time.

    Commissioner Przyblyski stated that the artwork will be a nice surprise to happen upon in the park. Ms. Manton said that the site where the sculpture is located is widely used by children.

    Motion: Motion to approve sculpture design submitted by Gerald Heffernon for the Stern Grove Public Art Project.
    Moved: Hunter/Rinder
  10. Report on the Civic Art Collection
    Public Art Program Deputy Director Susan Pontious stated that she is reporting on the Civic Art Collection on behalf of the Collections Team. This team of staff has absorbed the work of the Civic Art Collection Program Director, whose position was eliminated last year as part of the budget cuts.

    Ms. Pontious is seeking approval to have Triadigm Technology bring the Civic Art Collection website into ADA compliance.

    Ms. Pontious also presented on the Bufano sculptures that were temporarily loaned to the Randall Museum from Valencia Gardens while it was undergoing renovation. Before the sculptures moved to the Randall Museum, Mission Housing paid to have them restored. Ms. Pontious stated that the Arts Commission had given Mission Housing a list of criteria that needed to be met in order for the sculptures to be returned to Valencia Gardens. Ms. Pontious reported that Mission Housing has successfully addressed all of the Arts Commission’s concerns, and that the design of the housing project has been changed to address the Arts Commission’s criteria. She added that the sculptures are beloved by the residents of Valencia Gardens. She stated that the Randall Museum has also grown attached to the sculptures, and has approached the Arts Commission to request that they remain at the museum. When this item appeared on the full Commission meeting’s agenda, Supervisor Dufty came forward to propose that a duplicate set of sculptures be cast for Valencia Gardens, so that the originals could remain at the Randall Museum. Ms. Pontious stated that this may not be possible, as the Arts Commission does not own the copyright, and the Bufano Estate, if they were to agree to this, would likely charge to have any reproductions made. Ms. Pontious stated that after all of the relevant information was shared with Supervisor Dufty, he agreed that the sculptures should be returned to Valencia Gardens. Ms. Pontious stated that it is important for there to be consensus on the issue. Commissioner Przyblyski stated that the Randall Museum likely feels that they are being treated unfairly. The museum had plinths built for the installation of the sculptures and they have developed programming based on the work. Ms. Pontious suggested that the plinths could be a site for temporary sculpture installations.

    The Commissioners concurred that the sculptures should be returned to Valencia Gardens and declined to reconsider the Committee’s original recommendation to the Commission.

    Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with Triadigm Technology to finalize the development of the Civic Art Collection website in an amount not to exceed $8,900.
    Moved: Rinder/Hunter
  11. Distribution of Revised Civic Art Collection Guidelines
    This item was continued to the next meeting.
  12. VAC Schedule
    Public Art Program Director Jill Manton stated that staff would be in contact with Commissioners regarding rescheduling the Visual Arts Committee meetings.
  13. New Business
  14. Old Business
  15. Adjournment
    As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
    Submitted by Jennifer Lovvorn, Public Art Program Associate
    Approved by Richard Newirth, Director of Cultural Affairs

7/25/2005


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