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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPASC 2021-09-09 MinutesCity of Maple Ridge 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. Public Art Steering Committee Minutes September 9, 2021 Page 2 of 4 • 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 Public Art Steering Committee Minutes September 9, 2021 Page 3 of 4 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 Public Art Steering Committee Minutes September 9, 2021 Page 4 of 4 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. /yc