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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_08.20.2013Notice of Meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 20, 2013 The Arts and Culture Board will meet on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 04:30 PM in the Library Classroom, located at 402 W. 8th St., Georgetown If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Arts and Culture Board Members: Amanda Still, Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Dar Richardson, Gary Anderson, Liz Stewart, Philip Baker, Shana Nichols Arts and Culture Board meets every third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:30 PM A.Call to order B. Announcements regarding upcoming events C. Citizens wishing to address the Board D. Consideration and approval of minutes of June 18, 2013 meeting E. Consideration of and possible action regarding 1.Sidewalk ordinance and sculpture – Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner for City of Georgetown 2.Sidewalk element, Downtown Master Plan – Mark Schlesinger, Eric Lashley 3.Art festivals in Georgetown – Gary Anderson 4.Art Center update – Eric Lashley 5.Cultural District Designation project – Eric Lashley, Judy Fabry 6.Arts and culture budget for 2013-14 – Eric Lashley 7.Schedule of future meetings – Eric Lashley Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2013, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Members Present: Gary Anderson, Philip Baker, Shana Nichols, Dar Richardson, Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Liz Stewart, Amanda Still Others Present: Josh Pherigo, Williamson County Sun; Mark Schlesinger Staff Present: Eric Lashley, Library Director; Judy Fabry, Library Administrative Assistant; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner A. Chair Philip Baker called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. B. Announcements regarding upcoming events • Liz Stewart announced the opening concert of the Georgetown Symphony Society's season, a Brahms and Tchaikovsky program, will be on September 15. • When asked about the Festival of the Arts, Stewart said that the composer for the 2014 Festival will be announced during a special event at Clare Easley's home on September 26. During Art in the Square weekend (Oct. 26-27), there will be two free performances featuring music by the 2014 composer, the first on Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, and a repeat of the same concert on Sunday at First Methodist Church. C. There were no citizens wishing to address the Board. D. Consideration and approval of minutes of June 18, 2013 meeting. Richardson moved to accept the minutes as distributed. Stewart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. E. Consideration of and possible action regarding: Sidewalk ordinance and sculpture — Matt Svnatschk. Historic Planner. Citv of Georaetown. Synatschk explained that he has drafted a new ordinance that will regulate the way in which sidewalks downtown, which are City property, may be used. One aspect of the ordinance addresses sculptures that may be placed in the City's right of way. He proposes a "citizens committee" to vet artwork that individuals or businesses may propose to display on the sidewalks of the Square. Such a committee would need to have bylaws and the guidelines by which they would judge proposed artwork, both of which would require Council approval. Synatschk earlier had given Eric Lashley examples of the guidelines for sidewalk art that other cities have adopted. Lashley passed out a draft he had created of guidelines for Georgetown based on the examples he'd received (attached and made a part of these minutes). Discussion followed with consideration given to the sculpture of Three-Legged Willy that is proposed for the sidewalk in front of the Williamson Museum. Dar Richardson spoke about the existing program for downtown sculpture and suggested that the Board proactively select additional locations on the Square that would be appropriate for sculpture. He believed the best way to handle sculpture downtown is for the City to expand its existing program and make the displays competitive. Ultimately Richardson moved that the Board develop formal guidelines for the placement of art on the Square. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The subject will be revisited in the September Board meeting. 2. Sidewalk element, Downtown Master Plan — Mark Schlesinger, Eric Lashley. Lashley introduced Schlesinger to the Board, recognizing that some of the members had met him a number of months ago when he spoke to the Board about the art he was incorporating into El Monumento, which then was under construction. Schlesinger had attended the public meeting on August 6 that kicked off the process of revising the Downtown Master Plan. He was interested in the sidewalk plans that are part of the existing Master Plan and he wanted to tell the Board about his ideas for implementing and expanding the sidewalk plans with colored pavers and painted concrete. He spoke about projects he has done in San Antonio and how concepts he'd incorporated there could be used in Georgetown to achieve a large effect for relatively little cost. He proposed 8th Street, from the Square to the library, as a pilot project. Board members suggested that Main Street, between 8th and 9th Streets (connecting the Square with the new Art Center) would be a better pilot project. The Board took no action but promised to discuss Schlesinger's ideas at the September meeting, which is on September 17, the same date as the next Master Plan workshop. Schlesinger hoped that the Board would advocate for his ideas at the workshop. 3. Art festivals in Georgetown — Gary Anderson. Anderson referred to the two handouts that were included in the Board's agenda packet (made a part of these minutes). He wanted the Board members to be aware of the competition Georgetown faces when it comes to art fairs and he expressed his disappointment with the 2012 Art in the Square. He believes that if Georgetown is going to sponsor events like Art in the Square, changes must be made. A significant improvement would be better advertising to draw out-of-town visitors. The Board members agreed to look over the handouts and revisit the subject next month. 4. Art Center update — Eric Lashley. Lash lev distributed copies of the Art Center's most recent weekly construction report. He promised to forward all future reports to Board members so that everyone will know what is happening. He believes that the building should be finished by mid- to late-September. Anderson, who is on the Art Works board, reported that there will be a pre-opening party at the site on September 14 and that they hope to be open for First Friday in October. 5. Cultural District Designation project — Eric Lashley, Judy Fabry. Lashley announced that he had heard from Jim Bob McMillan at the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and had learned that Georgetown's application for Cultural District designation had been recommended for acceptance at the September 5 meeting of the directors of the TCA. The application received a score of 930 and many favorable comments from the judges. 6. Arts and culture budget for 2013-14 — Eric Lashley. Lashley said that the $50,000 that had been appropriated for the Arts and Culture Board is still in the budget, as a line item in the library's budget. However, until Council votes on the budget, it is not final. He also said that he had already had inquiries about grants to arts nonprofits, so the Board should be prepared to make a decision about whether they want to give grants or not. He also said that the $12,000 remaining in the Arts and Culture Board's account from previous allocations had been used for the Art Center construction. 7. Schedule of future meetings — Eric Lashley.. No changes were made. Chair Baker adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations Public Art Guidelines for City of Georgetown Sidewalks and Other Public Property Private entities or individuals wanting to donate or place art on the sidewalks and other property owned by the City of Georgetown will need to obtain approval prior to installation from The City of Georgetown's Arts and Culture Board. Those wishing to place public art on property owned by the City of Georgetown can request an application from the Director of the Georgetown Public Library. The Library Director will forward the request to the Arts and Culture Board. The applicant will be notified of the meeting in which the Arts and Culture Board will review the applicants' request. The Arts and Culture Board will use the following guidelines to determine whether or not to allow a piece of art to be displayed on public property: 1. Aesthetic a. Written proposal with detailed description of artwork, including sketches and/or model of the artwork; and photos or digital images of the artist's work. b. Qualifications and other pertinent information regarding the artist. c. Provenance for an existing artwork. d. Inherent quality of the work. e. Whether the art is original, a limited edition, or mass produced. f. Whether or not the art can be interpreted as advertising for a specific business. 2. Financial a. Cost of installing the artwork. (Are there any costs to the City ?) b. Estimated maintenance costs. c. Statement of value of the artwork. 3. Safety and Maintenance a. Consideration of the structural and surface soundness of the work of art and its prominence in terms of relative proof against age, theft, vandalism, weathering, or excessive maintenance or repair costs. b. Potential dangers to the public. c. Special insurance requirements. 4. Environmental a. Appropriateness for art in public places as it relates to the site, both specific and general. b. Scale of the artwork in relation to site. Does the Art Work pose any ADA issues? Thoughts (not necessarily facts) 011 Art Festivals Gary Anderson Art Festival Success Signs • Selection of attending artists competitive • Qualified, experienced jurors • Good quality in each media and variety of artist styles within each media • Rules regarding reproductions, buy /sell, and display rigorously enforced • Consistent patterns of promotion, attendance, and sales • Energy created from a mix of good karma and good art sales • Organized logistics (load -in, parking, rules enforcement, layout, etc.) • Survey artists (and patrons) for feedback and suggestions Art Festival Warning Signs • Decrease in artist participation • Quality and quantity of original art in show decreases • Show changes locations • Show changes its name • Show add -ons (wine tasting, sponsor booths, face painting, freebees, T- shirts, posters, DJ's, etc.) • Show changes sponsorship or ownership • Jury favoritism or inexperience evident in artist selection • Nickel - and -dime artists & patrons for fees (parking, donate work to auction, raffles, etc.) • Numerical dominance of jewelry and/or photography • Unattended pets or intoxicated persons distracting patrons Variables Intangibles, and Unknowns • Weather • Indoor, outdoor or a combination • General economy /mood • "Flavor of the Month" manias • Spring vs. fall, timing of other shows • Low general attendance • Slow sales for a majority of artists • Unclear sponsorship /partners resulting in ho -hum community support • Tepid business support • Unspecific customerlbuyer base • Saturated Georgetown art and art fair market • Scheduling follows on the heels of a summer of Second Saturday market days Art AustinCThe Domain (Spring) Austin Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Feb Art City Austin Festival Art Alliance Austin Art in the Square Southlake Women's Club Art Jamboree Art Center of Corpus Christi Art on the Greene Moya Art Events ArtfestC CityArts Fair Park Festivals Austin Early Jan Southlake Early Nov http: / /www.artatthedomain.com/ Mid March 35 475 N/A No None 2 http : / /www.artallianceaustin.org/ Mid April 40 650 +$40 Yes $8 2 http: / /www.aitinthesquare.com/ Early April 30 400 Incl Yes None 3 Corpus Christi http: / /www.artcentercc.org/ Mid Sept Late Sept 25 100 +10 No None 2 Arlington Late Jan Dallas Late May Arts in the Square Frisco Society for Development of Visual Arts Late March Arts Round -Up Festival of Fine Art Spicewood Spicewood Arts Society Late June Bayou City Art Festival (Downtown) Houston Art Colony Association Early May Bayou City Art Festival (Mem. Park) Houston Art Colony Association Late Oct http: / /www_artonthegreene.com/ Mid March 25 225 Incl No $3 3 http: / /www.cityartsfestival.com/ Early Feb 30 375 Incl Yes $10 3 http://wxvxv.friscosquare.com/AITS Mid Jan 30 300 N/A No None 2 http: / /www.spicewoodarts.org/ Mid Oct 25 140 +$5 No Donate 2 http://bayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid Oct 30 42.5 150 Yes $12 2 http://bayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid March 30 425 150 Yes $15 2 Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts Corpus Christi http: / /www.ccfestivalarts.org/ City of Corpus Christi Late Jan Late March 35 150 N/A No None 2 Texas Art Fairs ZAPP Listing Jan 2013 Name Location Web Sponsor/Director Deadline Show Jury/$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/$ Days 5th Annual Wimberly Artfest Wimberley http : / /wwNv.wimberleyartsfest.com/ Wimberly Valley Art League Mid Feb Late April 25 250 N/A No None 2 Art AustinGThe Domain (Fall) Austin http: / /www.aitatthedomain.com/ Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid July Late Oct 35 475 N/A No None 2 Art AustinCThe Domain (Spring) Austin Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Feb Art City Austin Festival Art Alliance Austin Art in the Square Southlake Women's Club Art Jamboree Art Center of Corpus Christi Art on the Greene Moya Art Events ArtfestC CityArts Fair Park Festivals Austin Early Jan Southlake Early Nov http: / /www.artatthedomain.com/ Mid March 35 475 N/A No None 2 http : / /www.artallianceaustin.org/ Mid April 40 650 +$40 Yes $8 2 http: / /www.aitinthesquare.com/ Early April 30 400 Incl Yes None 3 Corpus Christi http: / /www.artcentercc.org/ Mid Sept Late Sept 25 100 +10 No None 2 Arlington Late Jan Dallas Late May Arts in the Square Frisco Society for Development of Visual Arts Late March Arts Round -Up Festival of Fine Art Spicewood Spicewood Arts Society Late June Bayou City Art Festival (Downtown) Houston Art Colony Association Early May Bayou City Art Festival (Mem. Park) Houston Art Colony Association Late Oct http: / /www_artonthegreene.com/ Mid March 25 225 Incl No $3 3 http: / /www.cityartsfestival.com/ Early Feb 30 375 Incl Yes $10 3 http://wxvxv.friscosquare.com/AITS Mid Jan 30 300 N/A No None 2 http: / /www.spicewoodarts.org/ Mid Oct 25 140 +$5 No Donate 2 http://bayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid Oct 30 42.5 150 Yes $12 2 http://bayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid March 30 425 150 Yes $15 2 Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts Corpus Christi http: / /www.ccfestivalarts.org/ City of Corpus Christi Late Jan Late March 35 150 N/A No None 2 Name Location Sponsor/Director Deadline Cottonwood Art Festival (Fall) Richardson City of Richardson Early July Cottonwood Art Festival (Spring) Richardson City of Richardson Mid Jan Web Show Jury/$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/a Days http:// www. cottonwoodartfestival .com /3.htnA Early Oct 30 425 +80 No None 2 http:// Nvww. cottonwoodartfestival .com/3.html Early May 30 425 +80 No None 2 Deep Ellum Arts Festival Dallas http:/ /www.deepellumartsfestival.com/ Main Events International Early April Late Oct 30 400 Incl No None 3 Downtown Bryan Street Fair Bryan http : / /downtownstreetandartfair.com/ Forsyth Center Galleries Mid March Mid April 25 175 +$25 No None 1 Fairview Fine Art Festival (Dallas) Fairview http: // www .paragonartevents.com /dallas/ Paragon Events Mid Jan Early April 30 395 N/A No None 2 Fiesta Arts Fair 2013 San Antonio http: / /swschool.org/ Southwest School of Art Late Nov Mid April 25 320 +$? Yes $10 2 Fort Worth Festival of the Arts Fort Worth http: /h www .paragonartevents.com /dallas/ Paragon Events Mid Jan Mid March 30 39.5 NIA No None 2 Georgetown Art in the Square Georgetown http: / /artinsquare.com/ Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Aug Early Oct 35 400 +$125 No None 2 Historic Art Fair Salado http: / /salado.com/ Salado Chamber of Commerce Mid Oct Late Oct 10 250 Incl No None 2 Historic HandleyFEST Fort Worth http: / /ww35handleyfest.com/ ? ?? Early April Mid Oct 25 150 +$50 Yes None 1 Huffhines Art Trails Richardson http : / /www.huffhinesarttrails_com/ City of Richardson Mid August Late Oct 15 250 +$80 No None 2 King William Fair San Antonio http://www.kwfair.org/ King William Association Early Jan Late April 25 235 +$175 No $10 1 Lubbock Arts Festival Lubbock http:U lubbockartsfestival .indiemade.com/ Lubbock Arts Alliance Late Jan Mid April 20 375 Incl No $3 4 Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival Fort Worth City of Ft. Worth Mid Oct http://www.MainStreetAitsFest.org/ Mid April 35 500 Incl Yes None 4 Name Location Web Sponsor/Director Deadline Show Jury /$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/$ Days Official Texas St. Arts & Crafts Fair Kerrville http: / /www.tacef.org/ Texas Arts & Crafts Ed. Foundation Early Dec Late May 25 375 Incl Yes $5 3 Paw Prints Dallas http: / /www.dallaszoo.com/ Dallas Zoo Mid Feb Mid May 25 250 N/A No $8 2 Rockport Art Festival Rockport http:// wNvGv .rockportartcenter.com/main/ Rockport Center for the Arts Early March Early July 20 250 +$60 Yes ? 2 San Antonio Fine Art Festival San Antonio http : / /www.paragonartevents.com/ Paragon Art Festivals Mid Jan Mid April 30 395 N/A No None 2 Septemberfest Midland http: / /www.museumsw.org/ Museum of the Southwest Mid June Early Sept 25 300 Incl No None 3 The Shops At LaCantera Art Festival San Antonio http : / /www.bluelotusartshowtour.com Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Aug Mid Oct 35 450 Incl No None 2 Watters Creek Fine Arts Festival Allen Allen Arts Alliance Late March Wildflower Art Show Salado Salado Chamber of Commerce Late March Winnsboro Fine Art Market (Tyler) Winnsboro Winnsboro Four Corners Foundation Mid Oct http: / /allenartsalliance.org /main/ Mid May 25 100 +$80 No None 3 http://saladowinefestival.com/wildflower-art-fair/ Late March 10 250 Incl No None 2 http: / /winnsboroart.com/ Early Nov 15 200 Incl Yes None 2 Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival The Woodlands http: / /www.woodlandsartsfesfval.com/ Woodlands Development Co. Mid Oct Mid April 30 425 +$100 Yes None 2 Additional Georgetown Area Art Fairs Hill Country Arts & Crafts Fair Georgetown http: / /visit.georgetown.ora,/hill- country -arts- and - crafts -fair/ Sun City Community Association Early Aug Early Nov No 220 Ind No None 2 Red Poppy Festival Georgetown City of Georgetown Late Nov Late April No ?? ?? No None 2 0 DRAFT Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations Public Art Guidelines for City of Georgetown Sidewalks and Other Public Property Private entities or individuals wanting to donate or place art on the sidewalks and other property owned by the City of Georgetown will need to obtain approval prior to installation from The City of Georgetown's Arts and Culture Board. Those wishing to place public art on property owned by the City of Georgetown can request an application from the Director of the Georgetown Public Library. The Library Director will forward the request to the Arts and Culture Board. The applicant will be notified of the meeting in which the Arts and Culture Board will review the applicants' request. The Arts and Culture Board will use the following guidelines to determine whether or not to allow a piece of art to be displayed on public property: • 1. Aesthetic a. Written proposal with detailed description of artwork, including sketches and/or model of the artwork; and photos or digital images of the artist's work. b. Qualifications and other pertinent information regarding the artist. c. Provenance for an existing artwork. d. Inherent quality of the work. e. Whether the art is original, a limited edition, or mass produced. f. Whether or not the art can be interpreted as advertising for a specific business. 2. Financial a. Cost of installing the artwork. (Are there any costs to the City?) b. Estimated maintenance costs. c. Statement of value of the artwork. 3. Safety and Maintenance a. Consideration of the structural and surface soundness of the work of art and its prominence in terms of relative proof against age, theft, vandalism, weathering, or excessive maintenance or repair costs. b. Potential dangers to the public. c. Special insurance requirements. 4. Environmental • a. Appropriateness for art in public places as it relates to the site, both specific and general. b. Scale of the artwork in relation to site. Does the Art Work pose any ADA issues? c. Impact on ecology. • 5. Timeliness a. Allowance of sufficient time for normal review process by the Arts and Culture Board and other City departments. b. Timely and appropriate response to committee and staff requests for additional materials. • r� U Thoughts (not necessarily facts)on Ait Festivals is Gary Anderson Art Festival Success Signs • Selection of attending artists competitive • Qualified, experienced jurors • Good quality in each media and variety of artist styles within each media • Rules regarding reproductions, buy/sell, and display rigorously enforced • Consistent patterns of promotion, attendance, and sales • Energy created from a mix of good karma and good art sales • Organized logistics (load -in, parking, rules enforcement, layout, etc.) • Survey artists (and patrons) for feedback and suggestions Art Festival Warning Signs • Decrease in artist participation • Quality and quantity of original art in show decreases • Show changes locations • Show changes its name • Show add-ons (wine tasting, sponsor booths, face painting, freebees, T-shirts, posters, DJ's, etc.) • Show changes sponsorship or ownership • • Jury favoritism or inexperience evident in artist selection • Nickel-and-dime artists & patrons for fees (parking, donate work to auction, raffles, etc.) • Numerical dominance of jewelry and/or photography • Unattended pets or intoxicated persons distracting patrons Variables. Intangibles, and Unknowns • Weather • Indoor, outdoor or a combination • General economy/mood • "Flavor of the Month" manias • Spring vs. fall, timing of other shows • Low general attendance • Slow sales for a majority of artists • Unclear sponsorship/partners resulting in ho-hum community support • Tepid business support • Unspecific customerlbuyer base • • Saturated Georgetown art and art fair market • Scheduling follows on the heels of a summer of Second Saturday market days • Name Sponsor/Director 5th Annual Wimberly Artfest Wimberly Valley Art League Art Austin@The Domain (Fall) Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Texas Art Fairs ZAPP Listing Jan 2013 Location Web Deadline Show Jury/$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/$ Days Wimberley Mid Feb Austin Mid July Art Austin@The Domain (Spring) Austin Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Feb Art City Austin Festival Art Alliance Austin Art in the Square Southlake Women's Club Art Jamboree Art Center of Corpus Christi Art on the Greene Moya Art Events ArtfestCCCityArts Fair Park Festivals Austin Early Jan http://www.wimberleyartsfest.com/ Late April 25 250 N/A No None 2 http://www.artatthedomain.conV Late Oct 35 475 N/A No None 2 http://www.artatthedomain.com/ Mid March 35 475 N/A No None 2 http://www.artallianceaustin.org/ Mid April 40 650 +$40 Yes $8 2 Southlake http://www.artinthesquare.com/ Early Nov Early April 30 400 Incl Yes None 3 Corpus Christi http://www.artcentercc.org/ Mid Sept Late Sept 25 100 +10 No None 2 Arlington Late Jan Dallas Late May Arts in the Square Frisco Society for Development of Visual Arts Late March Arts Round -Up Festival of Fine Art Spicewood Spicewood Arts Society Late June Bayou City Art Festival (Downtown) Houston Art Colony Association Early May Bayou City Art Festival (Mem. Park) Houston Art Colony Association Late Oct http://www.artonthegreene.com/ Mid March 25 225 Inca No $3 3 http://www.cityartsfestival.com/ Early Feb 30 375 Incl Yes $10 3 http://wNvw.friscosquare.com/AITS Mid Jan 30 300 N/A No None 2 http://www.spicewoodarts.org/ Mid Oct 25 140 +$5 No Donate 2 http://bayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid Oct 30 425 150 Yes $12 2 http:/Ibayoucityartfestival.com/ Mid March 30 425 150 Yes $15 2 Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts Corpus Christi http://www.ccfestivalarts.org/ City of Corpus Christi Late Jan Late March 35 150 N/A No None 2 Name Location Web Sponsor/Director Deadline Show Jury/$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/$ Days • Cottonwood Art Festival (Fall) City of Richardson Richardson Early July Cottonwood Art Festival (Spring) Richardson City of Richardson Mid Jan Deep Ellum Arts Festival Dallas Main Events International Early April http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/3 html Early Oct 30 425 +80 No None 2 http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/3.html Early May 30 425 +80 No None 2 http://www.deepellumartsfestival.com/ Late Oct 30 400 Incl No None 3 Downtown Bryan Street Fair Bryan http://downtownstrectandartfair.com/ Forsyth Center Galleries Mid March Mid April 25 175 +$25 No None 1 Fairview Fine Art Festival (Dallas) Fairview http://www.paragonartevents.conVdallas/ Paragon Events Mid Jan Early April 30 395 N/A No None 2 Fiesta Arts Fair 2013 San Antonio http://swschool.org/ Southwest School of Art Late Nov Mid April 25 320 +$? Yes $10 2 •Fort Worth Festival of the Arts Paragon Events Fort Worth Mid Jan http:/hvww.paragonartevents.com/dallas/ Mid March 30 395 N/A No None 2 Georgetown Art in the Square Georgetown http://artinsquare.com/ Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Aug Early Oct 35 400 +$125 No None 2 Historic Art Fair Salado http://salado_com/ Salado Chamber of Commerce Mid Oct Late Oct 10 250 Incl No None 2 Historic HandleyFEST Huffhines Art Trails City of Richardson King William Fair King William Association Lubbock Arts Festival Lubbock Arts Alliance Fort Worth http://ww35.handleyfest.conV Early April Mid Oct 25 150 +$50 Yes None 1 Richardson http://www.huffhinesarttrails.com/ Mid August Late Oct 15 250 +$80 No None 2 San Antonio http://wwwkwfair.org/ Early Jan Late April 25 235 +$175 No $10 1 Lubbock http://lubbockartsfestival.indiemade.com/ Late Jan Mid April 20 375 Incl No $3 4 • Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival Fort Worth City of Ft. Worth Mid Oct http://wwwMainStreetA,rtsFest.org/ Mid April 35 500 Incl Yes None 4 Name Location Web Sponsor/Director Deadline Show Jury/$ Booth/$ Elect/$ Prizes Admit/$ Days • Official Texas St. Arts & Crafts Fair Kerrville http://www.tacef.org/ Texas Arts & Crafts Ed. Foundation Early Dec Late May 25 375 Incl Yes $5 3 Paw Prints Dallas http://www.dallaszoo.com/ Dallas Zoo Mid Feb Mid May 25 250 N/A No $8 2 Rockport Art Festival Rockport http://www.rockportartcenter.com/main/ Rockport Center for the Arts Early March Early July 20 250 +$60 Yes ? 2 San Antonio Fine Art Festival San Antonio http://www.paragonartevents.com/ Paragon Art Festivals Mid Jan Mid April 30 395 N/A No None 2 Septemberfest Midland http://www.museumsw,org/ Museum of the Southwest Mid June Early Sept 25 300 Incl No None 3 The Shops At LaCantera Art Festival San Antonio http://www.bluelotusartshowtour.com Blue Lotus Art Show Tour Mid Aug Mid Oct 35 450 Incl No None 2 Watters Creek Fine Arts Festival Allen Arts Alliance Wildflower Art Show Salado Chamber of Commerce Allen Late March Salado Late March Winnsboro Fine Art Market (Tyler) Winnsboro Winnsboro Four Comers Foundation Mid Oct http://al lenartsalliance _org/main/ Mid May 25 100 +$80 No None 3 http://saladowinefestival.com/wildflower-art-fair/ Late March 10 250 Incl No None 2 http://winnsboroart.com/ Early Nov 15 200 Incl Yes None 2 Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival The Woodlands http://www.woodlandsartsfestival.com/ Woodlands Development Co. Mid Oct Mid April 30 425 +$100 Yes None 2 Additional Georgetown Area Art Fairs Hill Country Arts & Crafts Fair Georgetown http://visit.georgetown.org/hill-country-arts-and-crafts-fair/ Sun City Community Association Early Aug Early Nov No 220 Incl No None 2 Red Poppy Festival Georgetown City of Georgetown Late Nov Late April No ?? ?? No None 2 0 MEMO TO: Eric Lashley, City of Georgetown FROM: Jack Daly, City of Georgetown SUBJECT: Art Center Progress Report DATE: August 16, 2013 Storefront and Framing: 10 The framers have completed all the blocking in the gallery. The company that did the framing is also going to be the same company that installs the cabinets, so our project coordinator is preparing them for the level of work required for this space. The company installing the storefront is apparently very busy installing and preparing all the glass and doors for school districts in the area. They are supposed to start preparing the metal framing for the store front this week. The supports for the sinks in the bathrooms have also been installed. The metal soffit at the storefront has been ordered and installation is being reviewed by the architect. (Left: Steel support for sinks in bathrooms. Above: Blocking for cabinets in gallery.) Art Walls and Plaster: No update. Structure: The steel fabricator, who is also fabricating portions of the sign, is currently fabricating the steel that will be used to reinforce the joists in the gallery space, the joists on the south wall in the studio, and the columns between the windows on the south wall in the studio. Plumbing and Electric: We are working on securing a vendor to do the rough -in for the fire and security systems. Apparently the electrician's scope of work did not include this portion of the job. Drywall and Paint: The vendor hanging drywall, ceiling grid, and painting has been secured and will begin soon. Concrete Floor: The concrete floor vendor has been bi ds. secured and submitted ids He will begin once drywall and paint are done. Tile: 1 7 Tile that matches the floor in the gallery space has been donated by our neighbors to the west. It is they from the same era as well. w (Right: Donated tiles. Above: "Lemon Grass" sample in studio) 01 • Floor Grate: No update. It cannot be installed until storefront is complete. Cabinets: Our vendor has struggled to produce "shop drawings" that satisfy the architects requirements. The strategy now is to have the cabinet maker produce a "sample cabinet" for the architect to review to ensure the cabinetry is up to the standards of the project. Window Shades: No update. Sign: The sign has made a lot of progress this week. The layout still needs to be approved by the architect, which will involve developing a large mock-up of the sign for his review. A challenge arises when you attempt to mount a steel sign in a perfecting vertical plane along an imperfect stone surface while at the same time attempting to minimize the visibility of any mounting hardware. A sample letter V has been submitted for review. • (Below: This photo illustrates the variance along the surface of the east wall where it will be difficult to fabricate a sign that minimizes mounting hardware, yet hangs in a vertical plane.) 40 Sample letter'e'. It is made of steel vendor made the letter and a second fabricated the channel. A third vendor will layout the sign and then Drophouse will blacken the sign to match the connect the letters to the motor joints and Plexiglass behind the letters to prevent the creation of bird habitats. A mock-up must be approved by the architect prior to completing the remaining letters.) Hardware: U The order for hardware has been completed. This includes door hardware, bathroom accessories, walnut doors, and cabinet hardware. • 10 Stainless Steel Counter: No update. Splash Pad: The Silva cells are installed and the installation of the vault for the splash pad is beginning. (Clockwise from top left: Water line to splash pad; preparing to install the splash pad vault;' � Completed irrigation and Silva cells.) .r r , y Judy Fabry =rom: Eric Lashley Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:36 AM To: Amanda Still; Amanda Still; Betty Sensabaugh; Dar Richardson; gandersonart@gmail.com; Liz Stewart; Philip Baker; Shana Nichols Cc: Judy Fabry; gary@wangarchitects.com Subject: Downtown master Plan Survey Board Members, Hot off the press. The City has created a webpage for the Downtown Master Plan: http://dtmasterplan.georgetown.org/. That site has a survey the City would like board members to complete. So, please take a look at the site and if you have time, please complete the survey. Thanks, Eric P. Lashley Library Director (512) 930-2513 "If the parking lot is full, we're having a good day at the library." 1 Judy Fabry From: Eric Lashley Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 8:38 AM To: Amanda Still; Amanda Still; Betty Sensabaugh; Dar Richardson; gandersonart@gmail.com; Liz Stewart; Philip Baker, Shana Nichols Cc: Judy Fabry, gary@wangarchitects.com; Mark Schlesinger (mark@markschlesinger.com) Subject: Downtown Master Plan Public Meeting Arts and Culture Board Members, FYI: There will be a public meeting August 6, 2013 from 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM in the Friends Room of the Library for the kick-off of the Downtown Master Plan Update. Nore Winter and Company have been hired to revise and update the Master Plan. This is a very important process for the development of Georgetown. Public input is vital. There will be other opportunities to participate if you are unable to attend this kick-off meeting. There is a possibility that Nore Winter and Company may have a special meeting with the Arts and Culture Board and other advisory boards that deal with the downtown. I will keep you posted on whether or not that meeting gets scheduled. Other news: The City Manager's budget calls for a $350,000 parking lot across from the Library at 8th and MLK. As you know, I've been patiently waiting for this parking lot since 2007. That parking lot will not only serve the library, but it will also serve the future use of the Old Police Station. The parking lot will be a critical piece in the revised Downtown Master Plan. The Art Center is coming along. There is now a completed plaster wall in the studio space. Plaster is almost •completed. DropHouse will be starting to install the storefront on Friday and Anchor Ventana hopes to work on the storefront glass next week. The splash pad construction has begun and next week they will be installing the Silva cell product for the tree root system. I have been contacting the arts and culture nonprofit communities letting them know the City plans on spending money to promote October as the month of the Arts. We will be doing group ads in local newspapers and other media outlets to let folks know all the different events planned for October. If you haven't had a chance to see the sculpture show at the library, you're missing out. We had a wonderful turnout for the sculptor's reception this past Sunday. The August City Reporter has a nice article about the show with photos. Thanks, Eric P. Lashley Library Director (512) 930-2513 "If the parking lot is full, we're having a good day at the library." L� • Taking to the .Streets ED Dar Richardson brings sculpture to local citizenry with the Georgetown Sculpture Tour and the TSOS Summer Sculpture Show. o .r By Alexandria Zertuche ot,� 0 nyone who happens to be strolling on the Square in downtown Georgetown or meandering through San Gabriel Park Wwmight notice a tower of spoked crimson heels, a mosaic peacock, or a sculpture of a child surrounded by rabbits. It would only be natural to wonder how these magnificent pieces came to adorn the city streets. Five years ago, the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board had an idea to enrich residents' cultural lives with a rotating exhibit of sculptures —the Georgetown Sculpture Tour. Dar Richardson, a retired computer systems dot-commer and artist who belongs to the board, was tasked with setting up this massive exhibit. Initially, the sculptures were only placed at San Gabriel Park and the Georgetown Public Library. 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There's something planned for everyone. So far this summer, the square has hosted a variety of talent, including an awesome Elvis impersonator who sang all of the King's greatest hits. Roland and the Wayward Travelers also gave the crowd an unforgettable evening of classic country music. But folks who didn't make it to the Square during June shouldn't worry, because the Summer Music Concerts are just getting started. Highlights of what's to come include lively jazz music from Cactus Groove, Marilyn Monroe and Mr. Thrill delighting the audience with classics, and a memorable bagpipe show from the Georgetown Fire Department's Pipes and Drums. There will even be a special night for children. Mr. Johnny will have a fun, interactive, and exciting show for kids of all ages to enjoy. The full schedule on the next • page has dates and more information. Everybody is welcome to come out to the courthouse and join the 10 July 2013 1 Focus on Georgetown Judy Fabry is From: Eric Lashley Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 10:52 AM To: Amanda Still; Amanda Still; Betty Sensabaugh; Dar Richardson; gandersonart@gmail.com; Liz Stewart; Philip Baker, Shana Nichols Cc: Judy Fabry Subject: FW: Three legged Willie Attachments: photo.JPG; ATT00001.txt Board Members, I hope you're having a great summer. I just wanted to share some news. Attached is a photo of the Three Legged Willie sculpture, local sculptor Lucas Adams is doing for the Williamson Museum. I got to see the piece up close last week and it will be a great addition to our square. The piece will be placed in front of the museum with his back to Austin Ave and the Courthouse. His hand will be on a bench that will be beside the sculpture. It will be a great place for a "Kodak" moment. Also, I will be meeting with Lynette Wallace and the CVB staff today to discuss this year's Art in the Square event. Hopefully, there will be more advertisement for the event and she is hoping to have wine and beer. The Art Center windows and doors have been restored. The plasterers were working last week. Once the plaster is completed, we will be able to install the storefront. • Keith Hutchinson completed the video for the TCA cultural district designation and it can be seen at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrpwL4laQSA Thanks, Eric P. Lashley Library Director (512) 930-2513 "If the parking lot is full, we're having a good day at the library." -----Original Message ----- From: Eric Lashley [mailto:ericlashlev@email.com] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 10:46 AM To: Eric Lashley Subject: Three legged Willie �BRV /fin 0(�0309 or y CdlO� rxSt N �gszs`sj,,i Sevent Five Cents y GEOttut,...N, TEXAS AUGUST 25, 2013 Georgetow n likOlY W - receive historic status Y- B yJOSH P H E R I G 0 the top of a list` of storied Texas. towns that applied for the distinction. 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The preserved historic theater and pected to officially designate Georgetown's Ian, deputy director of the Texas Commis- its continuing productions are among the dozens of factors that historic'downtown as a cultural district next; sion on the Arts. impressed state officials who are expected to grant Georgetown's month after a three-month vetting process HevisitedGeorgetown inearly spring after request for, a cultural district designation. that placed the Williamson County seat near Continued on 9A. Imprisoned convict seeks s N DNA testing The Sunday Sun, August 25, 2013 9A FRpM;PgGE ONE ,;