HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_07.24.2018Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
July 24, 2018
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, July, 24 2018 at 4:30 •.m. in the Small Conference Room
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 81h Street, Georgetown, TX.
PRESENT: Jane Estes, Tim Fleming, Wes Odell, Laura Sewell, Sharon Snuffer, Carol Watson, and Linda
Wilde.
STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Jane Blankenship -Arts and Culture Coordinator, Eric Lashley — Library Services
Director
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. — Jane Estes, Board Chair. one were present. No
action required.
B. Announcements re•a •4 Jm•ulture in G n. Jane Estes, Board Chair. Updates
from City staff and board members.
* Season tickets are on sale for the theatre and music programs at Southwestern
University
• The Texas Society of Sculptors reception and awards ceremony at the library was a
success (awards to artists were funded by Arts and Culture).
• Texans for the Arts is working with a lobbyist to strategize for the next Legislative
Session.
No action required.
C. Consideration and •ossible action toqppLqve the June 1% —Jane
Estes, Board Chair. Motion by Odell; second by Wilde to approve the June 19, 2018
minutes with corrections. Approved 7-0.
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Completion of the Mila Sketch mural
Two sections of the Discover Georgetown Mural were successful saved. An original
mural of a Wrigley's gum ad was found under the stucco.
Blankenship met with Storm Water Coordinator Tiffany Hunter about creating artwork on
the City's storm water drains to educate the public about water pollution.
Georgetown Art Works monthly report
Reception and awards for the Texas Society of Sculptor's annual show.
Information was submitted to Melissa Trahan-Pecorino for the new issue of Live & Play
for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Blankenship met With Cari Miller — Director of the Convention and Visitor Bureau als
Kim McAuliffe — Main Street Manager to discuss a 20th Anniversary Red Poppy art
project.
• Sculpture deadline is August 1st for the 2018-2019 Outdoor sculpture tour.
• Call for art currently open for the new City Hall and Municipal Court buildings.
• Blankenship verified the curved wall hanging system will work in the new City Hall
No action required.
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—Jane Estes, Board Chair. Staff recommended not
funding a number of organizations because they had already received funding from the board
during the fiscal year or they did not provide enough information to make an informed opinion.
The board considered all proposals that met the criteria. After a lengthy discussion, motion
by Watson; second by Snuffer to distribute grants as follows: $2,361 to the Cinematic
Symphony, $2,000 to the Williamson County 4-H, $1,000 to Georgetown Poetry Festival, $250
to the One Day Academy, $250 to the Watch Homeschool Co-op, $250 to the Boys and Girls
Club of Georgetown, $250 to Stuart Wallace Art, and $3,639 to Georgetown Art Works for a
total of $10,000. Approved 7-0.
F. Consideration and Dossible action to consider updatina the Arts and Culture Stratenit, Plnn.
Eric P. Lashley, Library Director. Lashley distributed an executive summary of the current Arts
and Culture Strategic Plan (attached), noting the plan was drafted in 2013 and most items
listed in the plan have been accomplished. Lashley explained that the board will need to work
on updating the plan during the next year. No action taken.
G. Consideration and Dossible action re•I . i itture meeting dates. —Jane Estes, Chair,
Blankenship reported in order to give artists more time to submit proposals for the City Center
projects, the board would need to hold a special meeting in which to review the submissions.
Motion by Odell; second by Wilde to hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 4, 2018
at 4:30 P.M. Approved 7-0. The next regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Board will be
held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 4:30 P.M.
Chair Estes adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
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Caro Watson, Secretary Jane Estes, Chair
• Staff Monthly Report Items July 2018 Meeting
1. Mila Sketch put the final top coat/UV protectant on her mural on 7/13/18
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2. Discover Georgetown Mural: Two sections were successfully removed fully intact on 7113,
George Washington Glasscock's face and the Southwestern University Homecoming
1912. Georgetown Facilities department has been great about working on this project and are
moving to a next step of preserving these portions with an epoxy type background. Under the
existing Discover Georgetown All Over Again Mural, we have found a ghost sign, which appears
to be a Wrigley's ad. I have found a 1950 photo from Southwestern University's yearbook that
indicates it was exposed then. If you have any family photos circa 1950 of this building, please
send me a picture.
a. Testing results came back high for lead paint on the wall, so the rest of the mural has
not been removed. Investigation into lead remediation is the next step to determine
what will happen to that wall.
3. Met with Tiffany Hunter, Storm water coordinator, on 7/24/18 about having storm drain
artscape contest/event as a partnership between departments.
4. Georgetown Art Works Monthly report.
Georgetown Art Works Monthly Report for June 2018
Name of Exhibit: macro photography -- May 18, 2018-June 24, 2018
Name of current Exhibit: Fluid Worlds -- June 29- August 5, 2018
Door Count: June 3 —July 11 = 1,312
Number of classes = 173 half -day kids camp registrations for Summer (Summer Camp
runs June 4th —Aug 17th ; 2 night weekly classes running: Monday at 6:30-8:30 pm
(adults painting class) and Tuesday 5-6 pm (ages 6-8
Class attendance = current: 26; Summer currently 170 half day kids camp
Volunteer hours = 443 hours
Attendance of artist reception = 100 people estimated
Monthly Financials
Balance of Accounts as of May 1, 2018 = 12 j!38.79
Credits = $3,513.49
Debits = 6 598.31
Ending Balance of Accounts as of May 31, 2018 = $9,153.97
Reception for TSOS was very nice at the Library: The Texas Society of Sculptors held an awards
ceremony on Sunday, July 15 to announce awards in their Eleventh Annual Summer Show at the
Georgetown Public Library.
Winners are:
First Place: "Bill Grogan's Goat" by Ken Law
Second Place: "The Council" by John Mark Luke
Third Place' "Contemplation" by Faith Holmes
Honorable Mention, Metal: "Promises" by Pat (J.P.) Childress
Honorable Mention, Wood: "The Wave" by Laura Sturtz
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Librarians' Choice: "Hootie Blowfish" by Ken Law
People's Choice: "Pegasus: Liftoff" by Tom Gingras
6. Submitted Arts & Culture information to Milissa Trahan-Pecorino for the new issue of Live &
Play publication from Parks & Recreation department; featured Art Hop in this issue.
7. Poppy Anniversary Art: meeting with Carl Miller with Convention & Visitor's Bureau and Kim
McAuliffe, about 20th Anniversary of the event tomorrow, 7/25/18
8. Sculpture Deadline next week: August 11t. We currently have 9 submissions.
9. Call currently open for 3 areas in the new city buildings
10. Verified curved wall hanging system will work in new city building. Information sent Via email to
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Contact: Sarah J. Blankenship
Arts & Culture Coordinator
(512) 930-8471
July. 13, 2018
Option 1: Staff Recommendation for Grants Cycle October 2018-March 2019
Staff has reviewed the grants internally and figured out the funding allotment for this cycle. This is for
your informational purposes to try and help with the decision making process at the July 24' meeting.
The board can use this recommendation and motion to approve it, or make modifications as they see fit.
We have a total of $10,000 to give. There was a total of $26,111 requested. Unfortunately, we do not
have enough money for everyone.
Staff recommends fully funding:
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Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown $1,600
Cinematic Symphony $2,361
Georgetown Poetry Festival $1,000
Williamson County 4-H $2,000
Total: $6,961
This leaves us with ($10,000 - $6,961) $3039 Award remaining balance to Georgetown Art Works.
This would give Georgetown Art Works approximately 113 of their requested amount.
Georgetown Art Works
Total:
The following were not funded because:
Georgetown Symphony Society
Morgan Stephenson
Obedience:
ODA theater program
Watch Homeshool Drama
Stuart Wallace
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$10,000
Already received funding in 2018
No public event listed
Not fully filled out
exclusive faith statement, lack of reach to general public
exclusive faith statement, lack of reach to general public
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Option 2
Contact: Sarah J. Blankenship
Arts & Culture Coordinator
(512) 930-8471
July. 24, 2018
Staff Recommendation for Grants Cycle October 2018-March 2019
We have a total of $10,000 to give. There was a total of $26,111 requested.
Funding 75% of ones on top 3 scores
#1: Cinematic Symphony
requested: $2,361
75% =
$1770.75
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#3: Georgetown Poetry Festival
requested: $2,000
requested: $1,000
75% =
75% =
$1500
$750
Funding 50% for #5-8
#5: ODA (One Day Academy)
requested: $500
50% =
$250
#6: Watch Homeschool Co -Op
requested: $750
50% =
$375
#7: Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown
requested: $1,500
50% =
$750
#8: Stuart Wallace Art
requested: $1000
50% =
$500
Sub Total $5895.75
Remainder of difference for #4: Georgetown Art Works due to high request amount of $9000
$10,000-$5895.75= $4104.25 for Georgetown Art Works
The following were not funded because:
Georgetown Symphony Society Already received funding in 2018
Morgan Stephenson No public event listed
Obedience: Not fully filled out
Georgetown Palace Already received
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Option 3
Contact: Sarah J. Blankenship
Arts & Culture Coordinator
(512) 930-8471
July. 24, 2018
Staff Recommendation for Grants Cycle October 2018-10arch 2019
We have a total of $10,000 to give. There was a total of $26,111 requested.
Funding 75% of ones on top scores except Georgetown Art works due to high request amount.
#1: Cinematic Symphony
requested: $2,361
75% =
$1770.75
#2: Williamson County 4-H
requested: $2,000
75% =
$1500
_ #3: Georgetown Poetry Festival
requested: $1,000
75% =
$750
• #5: ODA (One Day Academy)
requested: $500
75% =
$375
#6: Watch Homeschool Co -Op
requested: $750
75% =
$562.50
#7: Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown
requested: $1,500
75% =
$1125
#8: Stuart Wallace Art
requested: $1000
75% =
$750
Sub Total $6833.25
Remainder of difference for #4: Georgetown Art Works due to high request amount of $9000
$10,000-$6833.25= $3166.75 for Georgetown Art Works
The following were not funded because:
Georgetown Symphony Society Already received funding in 2018
Morgan Stephenson No public event listed
Obedience: Not fully filled out
Georgetown Palace Already received funding in 2018
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A CITY OF EXCELLENCE: ARTS AND CULTURE STRATEGIC PLAN
CITY OF GEORGETOWN - A SIGNATURE DESTINATION
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DRAFT: A CITY OF EXCELLENCE: Arts and Culture Strategic Plan
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Executive Summate
The Arts and Culture Board was established for the purpose of actively pursuing the
placement of public art in public places and serving to coordinate, promote and support
public access to the arts. The Board was also established to encourage, stimulate, promote
and foster programs for the cultural enrichment of the City, thereby contributing to the
quality of life in Georgetown, and develop an awareness of the value of the arts in the
business community, local government and the general public.
According to the Arts and Culture Board's bylaws, the Board is directed to:
1. Ensure the arts continue to be of value as an integral part of Georgetown;
z. Seek to improve communication and organization of the activities in the Georgetown
It arts community;
3. Promote the arts in Georgetown to enrich the Eves of its residents through education
and demonstration;
4. Assist other City boards, commissions and committees and the City Council in using
public art to enhance development in public parks and other public lands and
structures;
5. Advise other City boards, commissions and committees and City departments
regarding artistic components of municipal projects under consideration by the City
and serve as a resource for artistic components of private developments;
6. Develop and recommend to the City Council policies and programs that would
enhance and encourage planning, placement and maintenance of public displays of
art in location open to the public within the community:
7. Encourage connections with other local, regional and national organizations working
for the benefit of art and preservation of artistic. values, and other similar activities;
8. Recognize and encourage groups and organizations that enrich Georgetown life by
bringing cultural and artistic values and artifacts to the City; and
g. Pursue funding, including gifts and grants, for support of art programs and activities
and the procurement of public art.
Danielle's Dream by Dan Pogue
The purpose •'. the Arts and Culture Board's Strategic Plan is to establish goals and
objectives to accomplish the directives establish in the Board's bylaws. Two of the City's
major planning documents, the 4WXOmp and the 0
call for promoting and establishing more arts and cultural venues and events. The a3v
Go ails for the City to invest in arts and cultural facilities and to establish
Georgetown as a cultural destination by promoting a vibrant community of artists and
artisans. TheDowntowrifflaster.Plan calls for • arts and cultural venues for the
downtown and the creation of an arts, cultural, and entertainment district. The formulation
of an art and culture strategic plan helps meet the goals of these two plans.
Members of the Arts and Culture Board believe a vibrant arts community and cultural
offerings are good for the quality of life for residents, will attract visitors, and will assist
Georgetown in becoming a "city of excellence." The plan incorporates seven major goals:
I. Establish and foster a vibrant Art Center as a major component of a downtown arts,
cultural, and entertainment district.
11. Develop a sustainable arts in public places program for the City of Georgetown.
Ill. Encourage the development of a thriving arts, cultural, and entertainment district in
the downtown.
IV. Improve access to information as well as assist in the promotion of local arts and
cultural events.
V. Provide grants to local nonprofit arts organizations.
VI. Attain the Cultural District Designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
VII. Hire a Director of Arts and Culture to coordinate the arts and cultural activities of the
City and work with local nonprofit arts organizations to improve the quality of life in
Georgetown.
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Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
Goal I. Establish and foster a vibrant art center as a major component of a
downtown arts, cultural, and entertainment district.
Objective 1: Insure art center is open an average of 18o hours per month.
Strategies
a. Partner with a nonprofit arts organization to provide volunteers to staff the art center
during all hours of operation
b. Work with nonprofit to establish a liaison between the nonprofit and City
c. Work with nonprofit to determine staffing schedules and recruit volunteers
d. Work with nonprofit to recruit and train volunteers
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Objective z: Attract 2,000 visitors per month to the art center.
Strategies
a. Schedule an art show ever month
b. Organize an artist's reception each month
c. Coordinate and schedule art classes
d. Promote the art center to be used for receptions and other gatherings
e. Participate in the First Friday events on the Square
f. Participate in Red Poppy Festival, Christmas Stroll, and other major events on the Square
Objective 3: Establish innovative arts education programs for adults and children to demonstrate the
effectiveness of the arts in enhancing the quality of life for the community.
Strategies
a. Identify and partner with nonprofit children's outreach programs to provide arts education
Objective 3: Investigate the feasibility of an incubator artists work space to be located near the art
center.
Strategies
a. Locate appropriate facility
b. Facilitate meetings with working artists to gage interest
c. Conduct a feasibility study
d. Research economic development funding for an incubator space
Objective 4: Investigate the feasibility of an Artist In Residency program
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a. Contact representatives of the Sarofim School of Fine Arts at Southwestern University to
determine whether or not there is interest in collaborating in the establishment of a
residency program
b. Determine goals of the residency program
c. Establish criteria for the selection of artist
d. Establish budget for program
Goal II. Develop a sustainable arts in public places program for the
City of Georgetown.
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Objective 1: Maintain partnership with Texas Society of Sculptors.
Strategies
a. Support annual Texas Society of Sculptors show at the Georgetown Public Library
b. Provide stipends for artist who loan work for the downtown and parks
c. Purchase a piece of sculptor for the City each year from a member of the Texas
Society of Sculptors
d. Plan for an arts component in the future Garey Park
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Objective z: Expand utility box art project
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Strategies
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a. Identify utility boxes available for artwork through the Street Department and
Georgetown Utility Systems.
b. Establish criteria for selecting artist
c. Publish a call for artists
Objective 3: Expand public art displays in other City facilities
Strategies
a. Gain Council Approval
b. Establish staff liaison for each appropriate City facility to coordinate display of works
of art
c. Establish a percentage for art in new constructilon projects that are appropriate
d. Encourage the use of murals, tile mosaics and other forms of art work in new
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Objective 4: Expand lamp post banner project
Establish committee to identify lamp post locations and coordinate yearly banner
Utilize lamp post banners to publicize special seasonal events
Utilize lamp post banners to encourage visitors to the downtown
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Goal III. Encourage the development of: a thriving arts, cultural, and
entertainment district in the downtown.
Objective 1: Work with Historic District Planner, consultants, and other City staff to update
the Downtown Master Plan
Strategies
a. _Attend public meetings to provide input
b. Research other communities that have a thriving arts, cultural , and entertainment
district
Objective z: Advocate for an amphitheater in the downtown
Strategies
a. Work with consultants and community partners to update the Downtown Master
Plan
b. Work with local performing arts organizations to gage interest in an amphitheater
project
c. Research other communities that have an amphitheater
d. Identify locations in the downtown that could accommodate an amphitheater
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Objective 3: Develop an art park in the downtown
Strategies
a. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department to identify areas to develop an arts
park
b. Work with the Parks and Recreation Department and consultants to design an arts
park
c. Incorporate sculptural elements which can serve! multiple functions: seating, art, and
play scape
d. Incorporate infrastructure to allow small musical performances and art festivals
• Goal IV. Improve access to information as well as assist in the
promotion of local arts and cultural events.
Objective 1: Develop an aggressive publicity program designed to increase the frequency with
which Georgetown citizens hear about arts and culture events.
Strategies
a. Design promotional information guides for distribution to the public
• b. Distribute information about arts and culture events through the Internet, social media, local
community networks, and media outlets
C. Increase public knowledge about arts and culture programs and services by publishing
articles in the Williamson County Sun, City Reporter, and other local publications
d. Promote arts.georgetown.org website and arts calendar feature
e. Purchase group advertising for local nonprofit arts groups
f. Encourage local arts groups to publicize their events in the City's annual Visitors Guide
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• Goal V. Provide grants to local nonprofit art organizations.
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Objective 1: Establish criteria and budget for providing grants to local nonprofit arts
organizations
Strategies
a. Determine economic impact of grants
b. Estimate the number of residents that will attend or be impacted by the grant
c. Determine the overall financial health of the arts organization
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• Goal VI. Attain the Cultural District Designation from the Texas
Commission on the Arts.
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Objective 1: Meet all requirements established by the Texas Commission on the Arts
Strategies
a. Gather information about community arts and culture assets
b. Conduct community meetings
c. Gain Council Support
• d. Establish staff liaison
e. Determine Geographic boundaries of the district
f. Establish a management structure for the district
g. Establish cultural district budget
Goal VII. Hire a Director of Arts and Culture to coordinate the arts
and cultural activities of the City and work with local non-profit arts
organizations to improve the quality of I'ife in Georgetown.
Objective is Budget for the Director of Arts and Culture position within the next five years
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