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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts & Culture - 2008-03-18 ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER PRESENT: Jennifer Breithaupt, Len Carter, Don Chapman, Paul Eichhorn, Councillor John Gazzola, J.D. McGuire, Lawrence McNaught, Bill Poole, Cheryl York, Carrie Kozlowski. REGRETS: Alison Burkett, Councillor Kelly Galloway, Sherryl Petricevic, Jamie Vasey. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER: Jennifer Breithaupt 1.1 Approval of Agenda A motion was made by Bill Poole, seconded by Len Carter, to approve the agenda with the following changes: Defer item 4.1, “Public Art Policy Review—Cheryl York” to the April meeting. ? Add a new item 4.4, “Waterloo Advisory Committee on Culture Update—Bill Poole” ? All were in favour; the motion was carried. 2.0 BUSINESS ARISING 2.1 Approval of February 19, 2008 Minutes The minutes of the February meeting require an amendment to item 2.5.5 (Sub Comm 5: st Community & Neighbourhood Arts: Paul Eichhorn, Len Carter), 1 sentence. Remove the attribution of this comment to Paul Eichhorn so that the sentence reads, “The City’s Arts and Culture unit is preparing a Call for Expressions of Interest for a review of the City’s Public Art policy.” A motion was made by Lawrence McNaught to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2008 meeting as amended above. Bill Poole seconded the motion. All were in favour; the motion was carried. 2.2Council Report 2.2.1World Religions Conference: No report in Councillor Galloway’s absence 2.2.2Your Kitchener Market: Cheryl York, in Councillor Galloway’s absence Staff has identified three options for the upper level of the Kitchener market: Small independent vendors: Either a vendor collaborative; owner-operated vendor ? space, or a combination of the two. Arts and Culture Centre: a 3-5 year solutions with eventual replacement by a mid- ? sized grocer or larger non-food retailer Status Quo: Remain as is until a mid-sized grocer or larger non-food retailer can be ? secured From April 5-15, 2008, the City will conduct a public consultation process on the three options. ACAC members are invited to respond individually and as a committee. By making a presentation to Council on its recommendation, ACAC has an opportunity to raise its profile. A sub group shall be struck to prepare a report to Council. On June 16, the Communications department will go to Council with the results of the survey. ACTION: Staff to send an email reminder to ACAC committee regarding completion of the survey. ACTION: Committee members to send copies of their comments on the three market options to Jennifer Breithaupt. Jennifer will compile comments. 1 March 2008 - ACAC Minutes ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER 2.3Status of Grants Review: Jennifer Breithaupt The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC)’s subcommittee dealing with grants will be th reconvening on April 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. (Graham Room, 7 Floor, City Hall) to review incoming arts and culture grant requests. Jennifer Breithaupt, Len Carter and Jamie Vasey are members of this subcommittee. Other ACAC members are invited to participate in the grants subcommittee. In the interest of efficiency, ACAC will not re-review the grants considered by the subcommittee, although the subcommittee will report to ACAC on its recommendations. ACTION: ACAC members to consider participation on Grants Subcommittee (April 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.) 3.0NEW BUSINESS 3.1ACAC’s Proposed Report to Council on achievements during term: Jennifer Breithaupt The current ACAC term concludes November 2008. To mark the end of ACAC’s term, the committee will prepare a report to Council outlining its achievements. This report is required as part of the committee’s Terms of Reference. Len Carter will spearhead the preparation of this report. Other ACAC members are invited to participate. The next term of ACAC will likely begin in January 2009. ACTION: ACAC members interested in participating in the preparation of ACAC’s report to Council to contact Jennifer Breithaupt or Len Carter. 3.2Brainstorming session re: ACAC projects: All Prior to the end of its current term, ACAC could accomplish a project or plan an event. This project/event could be described in ACAC’s report to Council on its activities. The following ideas came out of the brainstorming session: 3.2.1 Luggage Project: Ernest Daetwyler’s 7-piece Luggage Project sculpture will be installed at the Gaukel Street entrance to Victoria Park in May 2008. This sculpture’s theme touches on immigration issues in Kitchener over time. Members of the public contributed stories about their experiences becoming part of our community. Some of these stories have been incorporated in this work. Due to contamination issues at the site, this project has been delayed for 2.5 years. The sculpture is currently in storage. An unveiling event is desired. It is interesting to note that at one time, McBrine Luggage operated out of a location in close proximity to the future location of this sculpture. A World Music event promoting diversity will be taking place on Saturday, June 7. Perhaps the unveiling of Daetwyler’s Luggage Project could coincide with this concert. The concert will take place outside at City Hall. The unveiling of the sculpture at the Gaukel Street entrance of Victoria Park would nicely connect the two locations. Staff to discuss budget for the unveiling offline. ACAC’s involvement in the unveiling of the Luggage Project would be very appropriate, as ACAC supported the initial project. 3.2.2 Cultural Summit: As ACAC will be making an end-of-term report to Council, the committee should also report to the community on its achievements. Perhaps a cultural summit could take place (4:00-6:00p.m. possible timeslot). ACAC’s report to Council 2 March 2008 - ACAC Minutes ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER could be shared with the public at this summit. The CP II implementation team could report, and the community would have an opportunity to ask questions and to find out about current projects. This meeting could also act as an introduction to ACAC, and an invitation to community members to get involved with the committee. Perhaps it could assist in the recruitment of new members. The summit could be scheduled to coincide with a Rotunda Gallery opening. October 2008 was suggested as a potential time for this event. 3.2.3Artist-in-Residence: The committee discussed whether or not the Artist-in-Residence program could provide a jumping-off platform for an ACAC-sponsored event. The fact that there is no dedicated space for the Artist-in-Residence at City Hall in 2008 generated questions from members. Staff is hopeful that a location at City Hall will be found for this program in 2009. ACTION: ACAC’s end-of-term report to Council should address the importance of the Artist-in-Residence program, and the program’s need for a permanent space. Although nothing has been finalized, it has been suggested that for 2008, the Artist-in- Residence program could involve a video artist creating digital media pieces to be used as content for the City’s newly acquired Christie Digital video projectors. The projectors can be taken into the community or used to project images atop of City Hall. This would continue to provide a link to City Hall for the Artist-in-Residence program. The content created by a video Artist-in-Residence would only be a portion of what could be projected with this equipment. The Vitality Committee is developing a call for entry and will solicit video pieces for projection. It is anticipated that 4 to 5 hours of content could be displayed each evening. Perhaps the launch of this proposed “digital gallery” could coincide with ACAC’s cultural summit and/or a Rotunda Gallery opening. It is hoped that the equipment will be installed in time to display Memorial Cup games. 3.2.4 Creative City Presentation: See item 4.4 below 3.2.5 Other: A bluegrass music festival is another possibility. The Registry Theatre hosts folk/bluegrass concerts. Perhaps the World Music event could include bluegrass music. Len Carter would be interested in getting involved. ACTION: Len Carter, Lawrence McNaught and Don Chapman to speak offline about possibilities. Another possible ACAC-sponsored event could involve artists giving lectures or lessons at the Huron Natural Area. The Country Hills community centre could be central to this event. 4.0NEW BUSINESS 4.1Public Art Policy Review: deferred until April 2008 meeting 4.2Cultural Capitals of Canada: Cheryl York The Department of Canadian Heritage acknowledged Kitchener’s application with the following remarks: Kitchener has a solid commitment to Arts and Culture demonstrated by the provision of ? grants to not-for-profit arts organizations and cultural events 3 March 2008 - ACAC Minutes ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 CITY OF KITCHENER Grants support has increased over time ? Additional support in the form of lease agreements and capital loans is also noted ? Percent for art and public art policies are in place ? Broader cultural policy development in the form of Culture Plan II deals with economic and ? community development, employments and diversity issues Professional arts practice is supported through infrastructure initiatives, promotion and ? audience development The proposed 2009 program incorporated contemporary forms of creativity, cultural ? diversity and art in public places built on existing activities, as well as involving community- based artists and cultural workers. The City is encouraged to re-submit an application in the future. ? 4.3Update on Arts, Business and Creativity Workshop (April 19, 2008): Cheryl York This one-day workshop provides business training and information for small businesses in cultural industries as well as artists starting or growing a business. Cost is $49+GST. Trade show tables to advertise products/services to artists are available for $50.00. ACTION: ACAC members to circulate electronic flyer advertizing event to artists. ACTION: ACAC members to consider attending the wine and cheese networking opportunity from 4:00-5:00 p.m. 4.4Waterloo Advisory Committee on Culture Update: Bill Poole ACAC and the Waterloo Advisory Committee on Culture could work together to bring Terry Nicholson, City of Toronto staff member, to do a presentation on Creative City Planning and Cultural Mapping in the spring of this year. A 4:00-6:00 p.m. timeslot in May could work. ACTION: to be determined. 4.5Members’ Updates Lawrence McNaught updated the committee regarding coming events at the Registry ? Theatre. Len Carter noted that the committee must discuss the outcome of the World Religions ? Conference Grant request at the April ACAC meeting. ACTION: Staff to ensure World Religions Grant is on April ACAC Agenda. Bill Poole drew the committee’s attention to the upcoming Technology in the Arts workshop ? taking place May 9 & 10 at the University of Waterloo. Also note that Glen Murray, Urban Strategist and former Mayor of Winnipeg, will be speaking at a free event in Brantford on April 3, 2008 from 7:00-9:00. 5.0ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING A motion was made by Bill Poole, seconded by Lawrence McNaught, to adjourn the March nd meeting. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in the Schmalz Room, 2 Floor, Kitchener City Hall, starting at 4:00 p.m. 4 March 2008 - ACAC Minutes