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Minutes
Public Art Commission
October 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Attendance:
Commissioners: Bussell, Edson, Davis, Pugh, Seltzer (staff)
Absent: Wilkerson, Wynkoop, Lemhouse (council liaison)
Chair Bussell called meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.
Minutes from the September 17 meeting were approved with corrections.
Report on Murals
Bussell provided an overview of mural guidelines from the Regional Arts and Culture
Council (RACC) in Portland. RACC believes murals on private property funded in part
with public dollars benefits the neighborhood in addition to the business.
Bussell offered two options for the PAC to consider: 1) private property owners pay for
the entire mural and come to the PAC with a proposal; 2) PAC helps to raise funds for the
proposed mural. Generally the PAC agrees the PAC can assist in raising funds for
murals.
Edson suggested reviewing the mural guidelines from Chicago.
Next steps:
PAC needs to determine its own criteria, determine an estimate of cost per square foot
and determine available grants and related deadlines. Bussell will draft the criteria using
information from other communities and Davis will identify potential granting
organizations and deadlines.
Proposed Selection Criteria
Bussell drafted criteria for PAC review. Final adoption of criteria will occur at the
November meeting.
AGA Guide
Publication date is January 11. Edson will interview Nancy Parker to draft an article
about the Peace Wall and public art. Draft article will be reviewed and approved by the
PAC at the November meeting.
PAC proposal to AGA
The group discussed possible proposals to offer the AGA for the use of AGA public art
funds. The proposal should include the “project” and how the AGA would be involved in
the selection. The group discussed proposing a series of installations over the next ten
years with a new installation every two years.
Calle Call to ARtists
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The PAC discussed and agreed to retain the same theme for the Calle sculpture garden as
has been used in the past. Pugh would like to keep the submissions limited to local artists
(Jackson and Josephine counties). Edson suggested expanding the outreach to Eugene.
Bussell will update the previous Call to Artists for PAC approval in November and
posting in December.
PAC Goals
There is some confusions over the request for PAC goals. Bussell thinkgs the Mayor
asked for the PAC to present their goals to the Council. Seltzer thinks the Mayor is
asking the PAC and all commission for any input they might have prior to Council setting
their goals for the upcoming fiscal year. Bussell and Seltzer will check with the Mayor.
Next meeting:
November 19 and December 17
Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m.
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