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A Disc ussio n o n how this virtual conferenc e will b e c o nducted , to inc lude optio ns fo r pub lic comments and
ho w the p ublic may address the C ommis s io n. -Lawren Weiss, Ad minis trative As s istant
B C itizens wis hing to ad d res s the b o ard . As of the deadline, no p ers o ns were s igned up to s p eak o n agenda
items . -Jane Es tes , Board C hair.
C Announc ements regarding arts and culture. -Jane Estes , Board C hair.
D C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve the minutes from the June 16 and July 21, 2020 Arts and
C ulture Board meeting. – Jane Es tes, Board C hair
E C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve the minutes from the c anc elled Arts and C ulture Bo ard
meetings in April and May 2020. – Jane Es tes , Board C hair
F C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to award the G eo rgeto wn Arts and C ulture 2020 R o und I I G rants –
Amand a S till, Arts and C ulture C o o rd inator
G C ons id eratio n o f s taff c o mments regarding the G eo rgeto wn S c ulpture To ur 2020-2021 sc ulpture
sub mis s ions - Amand a S till, Arts and C ulture C o o rd inato r
H C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve a grant program for P erc ent for P ublic Art in C ity C apital
Imp ro vement P rojec ts – Amanda S till, Arts and C ulture C oordinator
I C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion to app ro ve a C all fo r Art fo r a mural at S tarb uc ks at Wolf R anc h. -
Amand a S till, Arts and C ulture C o o rd inator
J C ons id eratio n o f Arts and C ulture C o ordinator rep o rt - Amanda S till, Arts and C ulture C oordinator
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K C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le ac tion regarding future meeting d ates – Jane Es tes , Bo ard C hair
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
July 21, 2020
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in the Friends
Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street.
PRESENT: Jane Estes, Sonya Robinson, Susie Flatau, Marissa Palmer, and Sharon
Snuffer. Jessica Meurer-Sobhani joined the meeting during Item G.
ABSENT: Gaby Shultz
STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Still – Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric P. Lashley –
Library Director.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: None
Chair Estes called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
Regular Agenda
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. – Jane Estes, Chair. As of the deadline,
no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the
agenda. No action required.
B. Announcements regarding arts and culture. – Jane Estes, Chair. Flatau
announced the Critters exhibit had ended at Georgetown Art Center and the
new exhibit being installed is called Ingrained. She announced Georgetown Art
Works has postponed board elections due to the pandemic and their finances are
strong with a balance of $48,000. Palmer announced an installation by artists at
the San Gabriel Fellowship Unitarian Church. The exhibit is an anti-racist
memorial to individuals who lost their lives to police brutality. Estes announced a
partnership with Georgetown Public Library for an anti-racism program entitled
Confronting Racism: A Community Conversation. The program will feature three
books: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, The Hate U Give by Angie
Thomas, and New Kid by Jerry Craft. There will be a virtual panel discussion on
August 31 at 7 p.m. facilitated by Tiffanie Harrison, an equity leader and
marketing educator in Round Rock ISD. No action required.
C. Consideration and possible to approve draft language for the new operating
agreement between the City of Georgetown and Georgetown Art Works for the
management of the Georgetown Art Center. – Eric Lashley, Library Director.
Lashley noted the agreement with Georgetown Art Works to operate the
Georgetown Art Center will expire at the end of August. Lashley explained
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Georgetown Art Works had operated the Art Center since October 2013 and has
done a good job. Lashley hoped to have the completed draft back from the City’s
Legal department, but the draft was not completed prior to the meeting. Lashley
noted the agreement was very similar to past agreements. New reporting
requirements will be added to the agreement, but no major changes are
proposed. Motion by Robinson, second by Snuffer to recommend City
Council approve an updated operating agreement with Georgetown Art Works to
operate the Georgetown Art Center. Approved 5-0 (Shultz and Meurer-
Sobhani absent).
D. Consideration and possible action to approve the final draft of the Georgetown
Commercial Mural Guidelines. – Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still
asked if board members had any questions or comments concerning the proposed
guidelines. Flatau complimented Still for her work and noted she had incorporated
the suggestions given by board members in the past. Motion by Robinson,
second by Snuffer to approve the Commercial Mural Guidelines. Approved 5-0
(Shultz and Meurer-Sobhani absent).
E. Consideration and possible action to approve the Call to Artists for Design Proposals
for the Wag Heaven mural at 205 West 6th St. that will be installed in November as
part of the Healing Arts for Veterans Program. – Amanda Still, Arts and Culture
Coordinator. Still reviewed the mural project which will be coordinated with the
Healing Arts Veterans Program and the Field of Honor in November. Due to the
COVID pandemic many events previously scheduled in November have been scaled
back. The mural design will feature our K-9 service heroes and the first canine
Purple Heart recipient, Nemo A534. The mural will be located at the new Wag
Heaven store next to Lark and Owl Booksellers and the Monument Café. Board
members were very excited about the project. Motion by Robinson, second by
Flatau to approve the Call to Artists for Design Proposals for the Wag Heaven
mural project. Approved 5-0 (Shultz and Meurer-Sobhani absent).
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the grant budget for the Texas
Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts grant funding for the
Healing Arts for Veterans Program. – Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator.
Still reported the need for changes in her original grant proposals to TCA and NEA
due to the COVID pandemic. She reviewed changes made to the proposed budget
and asked the board to approve them in case TCA, NEA, or the City needs
documentation proving that changes were reviewed and approved by the Board.
Motion by Palmer, second by Snuffer to approve the new grant budget for the
TCA and NEA grants for the Healing Arts for Veterans Program. Approved 5-0
(Shultz and Meurer-Sobhani absent).
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a process for determining Arts and
Culture 2020 Round II grant awards if August board meetings are cancelled due to
COVID. – Eric Lashley, Library Director. Still announced the August board meeting
will be held virtually and therefore, the board did not need to discuss an alternate
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process for determining Arts and Culture grants for 2020 Round II. No action
taken.
H. Consideration of Arts and Culture Coordinator report. – Amanda Still, Arts and
Culture Coordinator. Still discussed the City’s public art programs, professional
development and grants, and future meeting timeline (see attached report). No
action required.
I. Consideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates. – Jane Estes,
Board Chair. The next meeting will be held as regularly scheduled on August 18,
2020 at 4:30 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting.
Chair Estes adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Snuffer Jane Estes
Board Secretary Board Chair
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in the Friends
Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street.
PRESENT: Susie Flatau, Marissa Palmer, Jessica Meurer-Sobhani, and Sharon
Snuffer.
ABSENT: Jane Estes, Gaby Shultz and Sonya Robinson.
STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Still – Arts and Culture Coordinator and Eric P. Lashley –
Library Director.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: None
Vice Chair Flatau called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
Regular Agenda
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. – Susie Flatau, Board Vice Chair. As of
the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was
posted on the agenda.
B. Announcements regarding arts and culture. – Susie Flatau, Vice Chair. Meurer-
Sobhani announced the East Side artists have postponed looking for a venue for
their artists due to COVID. Flatau announced the call for art is open with the
Georgetown Art Center’s annual Art Hop exhibit. The current exhibit Critters has
been extended and the next show will be entitled Ingrained. No action required.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the June 2, 2020 Arts
and Culture Board meeting. – Susie Flatau, Vice Chair. Motion by Palmer,
second by Snuffer to approve minutes of the June 2, 2020 Arts and Culture
Board meeting. Approved 4-0 (Estes, Shultz, and Robinson absent).
D. Consideration and possible action to select the artist and design for the Recycled
Street Sign Sculpture. – Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still
distributed the scoring and comments board members made concerning the
three proposals. During discussion regarding the proposals, Board members felt
the Star and Swing Designs by Greg Mueller were wonderful but were concerned
about safety and ease of vandalism. In the end, board members felt Scott
Shubin’s Circular Reflect would be a better fit for the site. Motion by Snuffer,
second by Meurer-Sobhani to select Scott Shubin’s Circular Reflect for the
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recycled sculpture project. Approved 4-0 (Estes, Shultz, and Robinson
absent).
E. Consideration and possible action to approve special grant guidelines for the Arts
and Culture grants which consider COVID relief funding and special program
accommodations. – Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still noted the
board normally has two grant cycles each year. The COVID pandemic caused a
few recipients from the first round to cancel their events and return their awards.
Still asked the board to consider allowing special considerations during the
second round of grants due to the difficulty of scheduling public programs and
allowing funding for COVID related expense. Grant applications would open July
1 and close July 31. The board will vote on grant recipients at the August
meeting and checks will be distributed in September. Motion by Meurer-
Sobhani, second by Snuffer to approve special grant guidelines for the Arts
and Culture grants which consider COVID relief funding and special
accommodations. Approved 4-0 (Estes, Shultz, and Robinson absent).
F. Consideration of the Arts and Culture Coordinator Repo rt. –Amanda Still, Arts
and Culture Coordinator. Still presented an update on the public art program,
professional development/grants, future meeting timeline (report attached). No
action required.
G. Consideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates. – Susie
Flatau, Vice Chair. The next meeting will be held as regularly scheduled on July
21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Vice Chair Flatau adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Snuffer Susie Flatau
Board Secretary Board Vice Chair
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33 Sculpture Submissions Image Staff Comments
Nine by Scott Shubin Possibly the Library Lawn; won't fit on
9'H x 5'W by 6'D standard scultpure pad
Spherical Embodiment by Scott Shubin
7'H x 8"DX x 12"W
Sunburst by Scott Shubin Needs to be outside of a walkway;
14'H x 9'D x 7'W Verify dimensions of the base
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Luminous Beings Are We by Kirk Seese Would rather see a completed
7.5'H x 6'W x 6'D sculpture submission instead of a
proposal
Tree Branches by Kirk Seese
7.5'H x 4'W x 4"D
The Feather by Kirk Seese
10'H x 22"W x 22"D
BonsaiTECH: Late Fall by Chuck Collins Needs to be inside; Municipal Court?
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3' x1.5' x 1'Inside Library? Local artist and leader
Ventura by Humberto DeGarrio
111" x 24" x 16"
Guitar/Treble Clef by Kevin L Stuart Too delicate
36" high x 13" wide x 16" deep
Uncommon Egret by Marla Ripperda
6’ high x 19” x 32" metal base
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Moment of Reflection by Dan Pogue
84" Toal height (Bronze is 62") Pedestal is 48" x 18" x 18"
Zenith by Scy Caroselli
5'X 16" X16'
Letting Go by Peter Mangan
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105" x 24" x 24"
Twist by Peter Mangan
89" x 43" x 25"
Great Bird by Peter Mangan
9.5' x 7.5' x 2.5'
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Swirling Shirley by Stephanie Shroyer
60" x 42" x 42"
Rain Shadow by Evan Horn Not suitable installation for the tour
"And He Was Sad" (Eeyore) by Bob Coffee Needs to be on a pedestal; Library
3' T x 2'8"W x 2'8"D Lawn
Ascension by Scott Brunson Would rather see a completed
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72-84 x 24 x 24 sculpture submission instead of a
proposal
Tower of Ivory by Michael Fuller Not a suitable installation for the tour
50"x22"x9"
Zig Zag Fish by Laura Sturtz Too delicate
76"h x 37" x 11"
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Big Fish Little Fish by Laura Sturtz Too delicate
78"h x 56" x 15"
Golden Hugs by Marianne Caroselli
36" tall x 33" wide approximate
30" deep x 40" wide and prefer 12" high
Identity by Jeremiah Onifadé Not a suitable installation for the tour
The Single Twist by Mary Angers
6 feet x 24 inches x 24 inches
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Butterfly by Mary Angers
6 feet by 30 inches around
Timeless by Mary Anger
six feet by two foot around
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The Optimist by Linda Wilde
42"x18"x30"
Interaction of Thought by John Mark Luke
90 inches (high) x 48 inches (wide) x 36 inches
Norman by David Speer This is only a proposal; concern about
71 x 42 x 9 durability of materials; sent an inquiry
to artist regarding durability
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Snappy by Anthony St James Schnappppy
53''X19''X12''
S.F.A. by Anthony St James
13'X14''X24''
Paths We Choose by St James
62''X48''X42''
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Call for Artist Entries: Request for Proposals
Wolf Ranch Town Center would like to commission an artist to design and install a mural on an
exterior wall of the Starbucks located at Wolf Ranch.
Application Deadline: September 30th, 2020
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning September 1st, 2020, the City of Georgetown’s Arts and
Culture Board will invite artist entries for the Wolf Ranch Town Center Mural Project.
Georgetown, Texas is known for being the Red Poppy Capital of Texas. The mural design should
feature red poppies and imagery designed to remind patrons of the role Wolf Ranch plays in
the community and the partnerships between Wolf Ranch and the Downtown Georgetown
Cultural District - which is the location of the Annual Georgetown Red Poppy Festival and is
located only 5 miles from Wolf Ranch Town Center.
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ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18.
BUDGET: An artist stipend of $5,000 will be paid to the artist selected to install the mural. Wolf
Ranch Town Center will fund the cost of materials up to $1,000. The selected artist will be
responsible for their own travel costs, housing, and personal liability insurance. Artist owned
scaffolding to complete the installation is preferred.
INSTALLATION DATE: Mural will be completed by November 25th, 2020.
APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com; no application fee required:
https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit
SELECTION: The artist will be selected by Wolf Ranch Town Center in collaboration with the
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board. Artists will be notified by October 21st, 2020.
Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetown.org
ABOUT THE SITE: Starbucks Wolf Ranch is located in the Wolf Ranch Town Center at 1003 W
University Ave #105, Georgetown, TX 78626. The wall dimensions are 16.35’ H x 27.47’ W, and the
mural will cover the stucco portion of the wall shown in the photo above.
SELECTION CRITERIA: The final artist’s design will be selected by Wolf Ranch Town Center in
collaboration with the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board and based on the following criteria:
• Artistic ability as demonstrated in examples of work submitted
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• Interpretation and representation of the red poppy theme and the connectivity
between Wolf Ranch Town Center and the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District
and surrounding community
• Experience with public art projects
• Willingness and ability to meet contractual guidelines and deadlines
• Scaffolding equipment to complete the installation
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: The following will be submitted online through Submittable at
https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit:
• Artist Statement
• (5) digital images of previous artwork
• Up to (5) uploads of proposed mural design; uploads may include images and video
• Resume
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:
• Call to Artists/Request for Proposals – September 1 - 30, 2020
• Artist design selected by the Wolf Ranch Town Center/Art and Culture Board; artists
notified by October 21, 2020
• Week of October 26 - purchase of materials/wall & site preparations
• November 25, 2020 – completion of mural
ABOUT WOLF RANCH TOWN CENTER: Wolf Ranch Town Center is located on part of the
historic Wolf Ranch once owned by Jay Wolf, a rancher and landowner who built a 47 year
legacy in Georgetown as a family man, entrepreneur, and community member deeply engaged
in the service of his community. Designed according to a natural aesthetic that mirrors the
Central Texas elements of wind, water and shade and located at the intersection of the busy I -
35 South and University Avenue, Wolf Ranch Town Center represents the perfect balance of a
welcoming environment and convenience. Wolf Ranch continues their tradition of community
engagement programs by offering community events such as farmer’s markets, drive-in movie
experiences, festivals, arts markets, and now public art projects.
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Georgetown Arts and Culture
Coordinator Report
August 18, 2020
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Public Art Program
•Projects in Progress
•City Hall Gallery
•Devon Clarkson: August &
September
•Possible closing reception in
September
•Veteran artwork: October –
December
•Southwestern student Julia
Canfield: January –March 2021
Artwork pictured:“Cecely’s View” by Devon ClarksonPage 24 of 28
Public Art Program
•Projects in Progress
•GHS/City/Commercial Mural at Co-op and GPL (Pictured: Everyone Deserves Kindness)
•Installation in Spring 2021; Co-op is still on board!
•Field of Honor Veteran Program in November/December 2020
•Expanded Storytelling Through Music program with Austin Classical Guitar and Wynn Williams
•Small private outdoor performance with reservations required; free; Cimarron Hills
•Wag Heaven Commercial Mural install Nov 9; possible dedication in January 2021
•Possible Collaboration with Wolf Ranch Town Center
•Sculpture Tour Expansion/1 Mural Project/Parking Lot Art
•Wolf Ranch will sponsor extra cost of sculpture stipends and the cost of Tour/Mural Map & Brochure
•Art Center Mural
•Application to TCA submitted
•Installation early 2021
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Public Art Program
•Projects in Progress
•Recycled Sculpture
•Installation September 15
•Annual Sculpture Tour
•Installation in Nov 16/17
•Percent for Art in Capital
Projects
Pictured:Maquette of “Circular Reflect” by Scott ShubinPage 26 of 28
Professional
Development/Grants
•Arts & Culture Brown Bag
•HOT Toolkit: Oct or Jan 2021
•Breakfast Bites at the Library
•Main Street Program & Arts and
Culture Collaboration:
Postponed
•Marketing/Promotion
•New online map of sculptures
& murals
•Brochure of sculptures &
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Future Meeting Timeline
•September Meeting
•Select sculptures for Sculpture Tour
•Board approval of Wag Heaven mural design
•View newly installed Recycled Street Sign Sculpture
•Possible approval of Calls for Art for “Capital Improvement Project” murals
•October Meeting
•Possible overview of Arts and Culture Strategic Plan and 2030 Georgetown
Master Plan
•Board approval of Wolf Ranch mural design
•Possible approval of Art Center mural Call for Art
•November Meeting
•Possible approval of CIP mural designs
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