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SUPPORT from Justin Lockwood, Artattack Theatre
Ensemble, prior year ~lrant recipient
From:"Justin C.Lockwood"
Sun Aug 15,2004 9:10:39 PM US/Pacific
To: katejackson@opendoor.com
Subject Public Arts
To Whom it May Concern,
We would like to show our support for the Public Arts Commission to be granted the remaining TOT
funds. Ashland is a unique town made up of creative people who appreciate art and culture. \lVe have
several theaters and Qialleries, however public art is still an untapped opportunity to beautify and enrich
our community. Funding arts programs of all kinds should be a high priority for the City.
Sincerely,
Nicole Isaacson-Hill and Justin C. Lockwood,
Co-Artistic Director, Ariattack Theater Ensemble
SUPPORT from Sharon Dvora
From: Sharon Dvora <<dvoras@sou.edu>
Date: Tue Aug 17,2004 10:00:08 AM US/Pacific
To: Ann seltzer <<seltzera@ashland.or.us>
Subject PAC letter of support re:fund allocation
Ann.... I won't be able to attend the City Council meeting tonight,
but wanted to send a letter of support... Sharon Dvora
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing this letter in support of the Public Arts Commission's request to modify Resolution 2004-11 to
allow PAC to be a reciipient of TOT funds and to encourage the allocation of the surplus $5,925 from the
Economic and Cultural Development funds to the PAC at this time. By taking these actions, the City will
be setting this new commission off to a great start in successfully creating public art projects in Ashland
that will enhance both the economic and cultural health of our beautiful town.
Sincerely,
Sharon Dvbra, Art Educator and Community Artist
SUPPORT from John Enders, Southern Oregon Historical Society
From: John Enders <director(6Jsohs.orq>
Date: Mon Aug 16, 2004 10:01:35 AM US/Pacific
To: II' kateiackson@opendoor.com'll < kateiackson@opendoor.com >
Cc: '"ann@ashland.or.us''' <ann(dlashland.or.us>
Subject: City Public Arts Commission
Dear Kate:
As a cultural and educational institution, the Southern Oregon
Historical
Society has long supported and benefited from public funding for
heritage,
arts and culture. It is through such public funding that the arts and
other
cultural activities often are maintained.
It is my understanding that the City of Ashland will soon consider
providing
a minimum level of funding for the recently established Public Arts
Commission's work. I support and encourage the city to do so.
Sincerely,
John Enders
Executive DI rector
Ann seltzer -
tJage 1
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"Arnie Green" <agreen@community-works.org>
<seltzera@ashland.or.us>
8/16/2004 7:33: 1 0 AM
I received a call from Kate Jackson over the weekend asking for my support
to use excess TOT funds for the Ashland Arts Commission. I will be in an
all day retreat today and non-stop job interviewing tomorrow so.Could you
tell Kate she has my support and can use my name for what it is worth. I
really appreciated the support and funding I received for the Mission
Candles project and would like very much to spread the wealth. Thank you.
Arnie Green
Executive Director, Community Works
900 East Main 81.
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-2393 X227
agreen@community-works.org
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART
Southern Oregon University
August 16, 2004
Ashland City Council
20 East Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Council Members,
This letter is written in support of modifying Resolution 2004-11 to allow the Public Arts Commission
(PAC) to receive Transient Occupancy Tax funds, and the remaining $5,925 from this years Economic
and Cultural Development grants. The PAC was formed as a city commission but did not receive
funding or a course of action to be a part of the current funding process. The comlnission has worked
hard to develop the framework and policies surrounding the issue of public art, and now is an excellent
time for the city to step up and acknowledge their hard work and contributions on this issue. Granting
them the ECD monies would not affect this year's budget, as the money has already been allocated for
the year. Demonstration of financial support by the city to the PAC will strengthen their ability to
move forward to solicit funds from granting agencies and private donations.
The performing arts are well represented in our community and have received funding from city grants
for many years (OSF most prominently). The visual arts tend to be overlooked and less tangible. This
is an opportunity to make a formal commitment to enhance our public spaces. Public art will continue
to define the identity of our city as well as educate, inspire and create a sense of pride in our citizens.
In response to the economic impact of public art I would recommend reading information supplied by
the Project for Public Spaces organization who has done extensive research on the topic of public art
and its emotional and economic impact on communities. Americans for the Arts is also a good
resource for information. Public art enhances the livability of communities and has been shown to
increase their economic well being. The creation of a Public Arts Commission was the first step in the
process and establishing a means for seeking financial support will help ensure its success. Thank you
for considering this request.
Sincerely,
Mary N. Gardiner
Director
1250 SISKIYOU BOULEVARD / ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
TEL 541-552-6245 / FAX 541-552-8241 / WWW.SOU.EDU/SMA
SUPPORT from Paul Nicholson, OSF</underline>
From: "Fran berteau" <<Fran@ashland.or.us>
Date: Thu Sep 2,2004 10:28:19 AM US/Pacific
To: <<awdb@aol.com>,<<cehearn@aol.com>, "Barbara christensen"
<<barbarac@ashland.or.us>, "Fran berteau" <<Fran@ashland.or.us>, "Gino
Grimald i" <<grimaldg(@ashland.or.us>, < <cate@mind.net>,
<<donlaws@mind.net>, <<katejackson@opendoor.com>,
<<jmorrison@rvcog.or!g>, <<alex@standingstonebrewing.com>
Cc: "Ann seltzer" <<seltzera@ashland.or.us>
Subject: Fwd: Ashland Arts Commission
It was requested I forward this message on to the council. Fran
Paul Nicholson <<pauln@osfashland.org>
9/1/20042:04:07 PM >>>
Good afternoon Fran. I have been talking with Kate Jackson about the arts
commission and understand that the subject of its funding is to be discussed at the next City Council
meeting. I am not able to be at the meeting, but would like to encourage the Council to find a way of
providing modest support for the commission. Without sqme level of funding, the commission is, in effect,
toothless. A modest level of funding would clearly enable it to establish itself as a real and positive force
in the community.
Thanks for passing this message on to the Council.
Paul
Paul Nicholson
Executive Director
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
P.O. Box 158
Ashland OR 97520
Ann seltzer - Public art
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Melissa Markell <markell@opendoor.com>
Ann seltzer <seltzera@ashland.or.us>
9/7/2004 11 :20: 17 AM
Public art funding.
Hi Ann,
This email is to support funding for Public Arts in Ashland. I
understand that there is a change in the ordinance that needs to be
voted in to allow the Public Arts Commission to apply for grant money.
I support this change whole-heartedly. Public art is a natural for
Ashland. We are a small yet very cultural and artistic community,
however, the city does not show off the talent that resides here. I
fully support allocating unused funds from the TOT and allowing PAC to
apply in the future.
I will make my best effort to attend the City Council meeting on
Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Thank you.
Melissa Markell