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Public Art Steering Committee
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 9, 2021 – Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee (PASC),
held via Zoom teleconference on September 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Gordy Robson Council Liaison
Susan Hayes, Chair Member at Large – Artist
Wan-Yi Lin Member at Large – Artist
Steven Bartok, Vice Chair Member at Large – Architect
Philippa Glossop Arts Council Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Yvonne Chui Staff Liaison/Manager, Arts and Community Connections
ABSENT
Donald Luxton Member at Large – Developer/Community
Leigh Smith Member at Large – Community
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-022
It was moved and seconded
That the September 9, 2021 Public Art Steering Committee meeting Agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Public Art Steering Committee Regular Meeting – July 8, 2021
R/2021-023
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated July 8,
2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Artist in Residence Program Project Updates −
Aaron Moran, the Port Haney Artist in Residence provided a summary of their projects for
the past year: Writings from Home, Zoom Studio Visits, Culture Days.
Presentation highlights include:
• Writings from Home - 41 works installed that was selected from 80 to 90 submissions
from residents. Taryn reached out to 40 teachers and principals and provided Zoom
workshops for interested schools. Submissions posted on Instagram channel and
lots of sharing by residents. Interest to have a second version for next year.
• Studio Visits – zoom conversations with local artists and their work. About 12 zoom
calls completed and 3 in person visits. More outreach planned in last quarter.
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• Culture Days – 3 workshops “Mapping Home” and outdoor temporary sculpture
building.
• Aaron and Taryn will be working on some future mural projects next year as per their
proposal.Natali Leduc has been an Artist in Residence for the past two years at the
Fern Crescent location. Some highlights from her projects A-maze-a-tron, Little
• Library of What and Pumkin-o-tron:
Library – finished 47 books in the series
• A-maze-a-tron – a large maze using straw bale gardening technique with edible
plants was constructed and grown in a short period of time; most attended only
once and some donated towards the project. Also created questionnaire for
participants to find plants and provide some educational information. A
volunteer/participant recognition event was held on Aug. 21 to celebrate the work of
participants and their involvement. Her straw bale gardening example was used by
US author on the subject as the Maze was not a typical garden design. Finding
participants was challenging with Covid19.
• Pumkin-o-tron – pumpkin carving workshop in October with view of the pumpkin
sculptures Oct. 22 to 27 at 6:30-9:30pm.
Altogether there were over 150 participants in the projects. Natali will be working with staff
to review projects for her last year in the residency.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Project Updates:
5.1.1 Albion Community Centre
Staff Liaison provided update on locations for the public artworks in the draft call –
lobby walls but higher up above doors/windows and the glass windows above the two
main entrances for the local Indigenous decal designs. Final confirmations with the
architect and project staff shortly before the call is finalized and circulated in
October. The trails project with Parks may take place later in the future. Selection
Panel will include a representative from the school (Principal) and seeking 2 more
Albion area representatives.
5.1.2 Street Banners 2022-2025
The draft call for new street banner designs for 2022 has been completed and will be
in circulation by the end of September with a deadline of Oct. 29 for submissions.
Four designs will be selected – two from local residents (one from under 19 years old
and one from +19) and two from local Kwantlen and Katzie artists. Committee
supported the two cash prize award levels: $250 for participants under 19 years old
and $700 for participants over 19 years old. The increased amounts would be an
incentive for more submissions and encourage the participation of post-secondary art
students and emerging and mid-career artists in the community.
R/2021-024
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee appoint Philippa Glossop to be on the Street Banner
2022 Selection Panel.
CARRIED
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5.2 2022 Committee Work Plan Draft
The Staff Liaison shared the draft Committee Work Plan as circulated to the members with
the agenda package earlier:
Develop and/or complete up to five new public art commissioning projects for approved sites
and a new cultural crawl map; update the public art policy and procedures; award artist or
team for the Fern Crescent Artist in Residence 2022-2025; and develop and award a new
culinary Artist in Residence at the Albion Community Centre for 2022-2023.
Commissioning projects include the Albion Community Centre, MacLean Homes Edge 3
development, Kanaka Regional Park, 132 Ave/Fern Crescent Corridor, storm drains and CPR
pedestrian tunnel, new street banner designs, and enhanced the community public art grant
program to support reopening, recovery and placemaking.
R/2021-025
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee supports the 2022 Committee Work Plan as proposed
and recommends approval by Council.
CARRIED
5.3 Fall Membership Recruitment
The Staff Liaison shared the updated recruitment materials for a new professional artist as
Wan-Yi Lin will be completing her term at the end of this year. Liaison expressed thanks to
Wan-Yi, Susan, Sabina and Steven for their assistance in making the revisions. Clerks will be
promoting and distributing the recruitment materials through the City’s social media and
newspaper in mid-September. Requested the assistance of members to share on their social
media and word of mouth to relevant groups and potential applicants.
6 LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
Reminder of Culture Days events and opportunities this year with many community partners
and Artists in Residence. See details on the website.
6.2 Council Liaison - NIL
7 TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1 Public Art Plan Framework and Policy - NIL
7.2 Artist in Residence Program
Update provided during agenda item 4.1.
8 QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
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9 ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared details on upcoming events related to public art in the
community.
10 ADJOURNMENT – 5:30 pm
The next regular Public Art Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November
4, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
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