Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/2019 - Minutes 1 | P a g e RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Members Present: Neil Sheesley, Brianna Burroughs, Marsha Rollinger, Susan Jessick, Dave Samek, Evelyn Reingold, Mary Clymer, Kaie Wise, Duffy Delgado Staff Present: Chip Vincent, CED Administrator Jessie Kotarski, RMAC Administrative Assistant Guests:  Dylan Neuwirth, Creative Director, Western Neon  Hannah Bahnmiller, VISTA Sunset Area Community Development Specialist  Carlos Michel, Hazen High School Student Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by RMAC Chair, Neil Sheesley at 6:14 pm. Introduction of guests: Dylan Neuwirth from Western Neon presented a proposal for the Loop project at S 2nd St and Main Ave S. The proposed loop is a 12-foot diameter sculpture made from a selection of materials that reference the past, present and future of the City of Renton. Symbolizing Renton as a unique Pacific Northwest destination “for coal mining, then for jobs at PAC-CAR and Boeing, and finally for today’s high tech and service occupations,” this large-scale Möbius shape expresses the city’s transitions through time by incorporating a shifting surface comprised from Core-Ten steel, raw aluminum, and stainless steel culminating into an illu- minated arc. The proposed budget for the project (including fees and taxes) is $145,709. A motion was made and accepted to approve the proposal and budget as presented and move forward with the Loop project as proposed. MSC (Evelyn/Duffy) A recommendation will be made to Council to approve the use of 1% for Art funds to support the project. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the February 2019 meeting were read and approved. MSC (Evelyn/Dave) Correspondence and Announcements:  Renton Artists Meet & Greet – Reminder - the Arts Commission will host a Meet & Greet next Tuesday, April 9th between 6 and 8pm in the Culinaire Gallery at Renton Technical College in an effort to further the conversation with local artists and networks  Artist Grants Workshop – Reminder - The Arts Commission will host an artist grants workshop at the Renton Fairwood Library on Monday, April 22 between 6 and 8pm. Committee Reports:  Vacancy Committee: o Duffy Delgado’s appointment to the Arts Commission is official. The Mayor approved the Commission’s recommendation to approve Duffy as a member of the Arts Commission effective until December 31, 2021. o Adrienne LaFaye submitted her resignation from the Arts Commission effective April 2, 2019. o Mary and Bill continue to meet with interested applicants for interviews, and will make their recommendations at future Commission meetings. 2 | P a g e Grants Reports: The Commission received a request from the Farmers Market to consider funding the installation of “Market Sprouts” in Piazza Park to mark the start of the market season. The proposed art was based of the design of artist, Greg Bartol, whose previous art installations at the Auburn Farmers Market would serve as the basis for the Market art. The Commissioners had a number of questions regarding the design and scope of the project, and requested a meeting with the artist to discuss what would be involved in the project. It was also recommended that the Farmers Market submit an application for funding for the project. On-going Projects, Events & Programs:  Downtown Storefront Windows – The displays will be in the windows through the month of June. An artist talk is scheduled for June 7 to occur in conjunction with the Downtown Renton Wine Walk.  Sunset Fence Project – Mary and Marsha were not present to provide an update on the project, but the two have been working tirelessly to install the weaving on the fence. A request for volunteer time was sent out to the Commissioners to help complete the install.  Vigor Mural update – Artist, Alexander Codd, is waiting for approval from Jamal Crawford for the use of his likeness in the mural. Alexander will attend the May meeting with the final design concept for approval.  South Renton mural project – The South Renton neighborhood is applying to the Neighborhood Grants Program for funding of a mural on the back of Burger Town in the alley behind Smithers Ave. The neighborhood has requested support from the Arts Commission in the form of a letter to include with their application. They would like the theme of the mural to be the Farmers Market in celebration of the seasonal market that takes place in Piazza Park one block over. A motion was made and approved to support the South Renton mural project with a letter of support addressed to the Neighborhood Grants program. MSC (Neil/Evelyn)  Sunset Call for Art – the Call for art in Sunset Park closed on April 1. A Selection committee will review the 5 responses that were received, and make their recommendation for the artist chosen for the project to work with the Parks Department and the community in the creation of art for the park. Brianna, Duffy and Evelyn agreed to participate as members on the Selection Committee along with members of the Parks Department and other stakeholders in the Sunset area.  Dragon Update – The dedication of the dragon will take place on Saturday, April 13. A budget for the event was presented, including the cost of entertainment (two bands and a stage rental), a mobile application for a scavenger hunt and printing costs for yard signs to advertise the event. A motion was made and approved to support the dragon dedication event in the amount of $4,200. MSC (Kaie/Dave) The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.