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ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ACAC) MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee met on June 18, 2019, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: All members present, except L. Workman, M. Blunt, S. Johnston, M. Morales, Councillor D.
Schnider
STAFF: E. Robson, Program Assistant, Arts & Creative Industries
K. Varin, Program Assistant, Arts & Creative Industries
1. Acceptance of agenda
Mover: Mr. A. Francis
Carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. 2018 Artist in Residence Commission: K. Varin, Program Administrator, Arts & Creative
Industries
Ms. K. Varin made a visual presentation on behalf of Sumaira Tazeen, the city’s 2018 Artist
in Residence, about her residency and the resulting artwork made with members of the
community. The artwork was made by female newcomers during workshops held at
Victoria Hills Community Centre. Staff at Victoria Hills Community Centre support the
installation of the artwork at the centre. On a motion made by Mr. A. Francis, seconded by
S. Madill, the committee unanimously carried the motion:
“That 2018 Artist in Residence Sumaira Tazeen’s commission proposal for the artwork
titled Unkahi (Stories Untold) – a multi media tapestry – to be installed at Victoria Hills
Community Centre, be accepted.”
Carried
3. Review of Artist in Residence and Rotunda Gallery programs: E. Robson, Manager,
Arts & Creative Industries
E. Robson indicated that the Artist in Residence and Rotunda Gallery programs are
currently under review. The reason is to identify possible barriers for submission and
accommodate greater diversity of individuals and project proposals with specific focus on
First Nations submissions. The members discussed with staff the possibility of soliciting
artists by invitation, and perhaps reconsider regional boundaries as a requirement.
Members supported both ideas. Staff informed members that outside consultation on
reviewing the current wording and criteria for the calls will take place prior to the postings
for 2020.
INFORMATION ITEMS
4. City updates: E. Robson, Manager, Arts & Creative Industries
None
5. Downtown Action and Advisory Committee Update: M. Morales
Not present.
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6. Economic Development Advisory Committee Update: S. Madill
The committee discussed current development charges, attraction and retention of
businesses and affordable housing.
7. Public Art Working Group: S. Juhn
No meeting was held in June
8. Council Report: D. Schnider
Not present.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday July 16, 2019, 4:00 p.m., Conestoga Room, City Hall
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