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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune Minutes                   Meeting  Minutes   Monday,  June  12,  2017   7:00pm   City  Hall   South  Wing,  Second  Floor  Conference  Room     A. Call  to  Order:  7:04pm   B. Roll  Call:  Commissioners  Rehberg,  Erlandson,  Richmond,  Hulin,  Miceli,  and  Thomas  and  Fox  present.   Chairman  Vassallo  present.  Councilwoman  Powell  present.    Student  Representative  Kaye  present.    Staff   Harris  and  Wilhelmi  present.       C. Citizen’s  Forum:     D. Staff  Report:     a. Financial  Report:     i. The  ECAC  is  now  officially  a  member  of  the  Illinois  Art  Alliance  and  Americans  for  the   Arts.    Brochures,  books,  and  info  graphics  from  these  organizations  have  been  ordered.       b. Art  Showcase:     i. June  and  into  July  is  full  with  renters.     ii. August  will  be  dark  for  some  improvements  to  the  space   iii. 2018  calendar  request  forms  have  gone  out  and  will  be  due  back  at  the  end  of  June.     c. Hemmens:     i. Dance  recitals  are  in  house  right  now   ii. August  will  be  dark  for  improvements.       d. Approval  of  May  Minutes:   i. Motion  to  approve  May  Minutes  by  Commissioner  Hulin.    Seconded  by  Commissioner   Rehberg.    Approved  by  a  vote  of  7-­‐0-­‐2  with  Commissioner  Richmond  and  COucilwoman   Powell  abstaining.     E. Old  Business     a. Marketing  Sub-­‐Committee:     i. Daily  Herald  Marketing  plan:     1. A  total  of  10  Time  Out  ads,  12  Neighbor  ads,  and  several  digital  ads  will  be   apportioned  to  the  CAC  events.    That  full  schedule  will  be  sent  to  folks  this  week.       ii. CAC  Sponsored  assignments  for  BRAVO,  July:  Commissioner  Erlandson  will  write  the   article  about  Summer  Theater.     b. 2016/2017  CAC  Projects:   i. Elgin  Fringe  Festival:   1. July  11th,  World  Fringe  Day,  EFF  will  host  a  poster  and  button  release  party  at   Martini  Room.     2. The  buttons  have  arrived  and  showcase  artist  Dave  Metzger’s  artwork.       ii. Elgin  Short  Film  Festival:   1. A  total  of  11  films  have  been  submitted  so  far.    Celebrity  judges  are  being   selected  now.       iii. Jazzin’  on  the  8th:     1. Commissioner  Thomas  is  working  on  this  now.       iv. Kwannza:     1. Coucilwoman  Powell  is  working  with  Kucha  and  Bobbatoni,  an  African   storytelling  and  drumming  group  to  perform.       2. Early  December  or  late  November  would  be  the  date  of  the  event.    It  would  take   place  at  the  Gail  Borden  Library.       c. Public  Art  Plan:     i. General  update:     1. The  Public  Art  Plan  will  be  presented  to  City  Council  on  Wednesday,  June  14th.     2. Voting  on  the  New  Works  for  2017  will  be  done  tonight,  brought  to  Staff  for   feedback,  and  then  brought  back  to  the  ECAC  for  a  final  vote  in  July.       F. Other  Old  Business:  None  brought   G. New  Business:  None  brought     a. Public  Art  Submission  Scoring:   i. Submission  #1  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Rehberg  noted  that  it  seems  somewhat  general  and  not  incredibly   original  in  that  sculptures  like  these  are  often  seen  around.     2. Chairman  Vassallo  noted  that  he  liked  the  motion  of  it  and  that  the  material   seems  low  maintenance.       3. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  it  seemed  busy  for  the  intended  space,  but   depending  on  the  direction  that  it  would  be  placed,  it  would  be  noticeable.    She   also  noted  that  it  would  be  memorable.    She  also  noted  that  the  design  of  this  is   uplifting  and  seems  to  go  in  theme  that  this  is  the  CAC’s  first  public  art  call.       4. Staff  Wilhelmi  noted  that  the  piece  could  be  very  reflective,  which  would  play   nicely  with  the  lights  above.    He  also  noted  a  concern  that  people  would  attempt   to  climb  it.       ii. Submission  #2  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Fox  noted  that  she  like  it,  but  was  confused  about  the  base  noted   on  the  application.    She  also  wondered  if  the  colors  would  be  too  busy  in  the   location.    She  also  noted  that  this  would  be  memorable  and  create  a  location.     2. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  the  pedestal  gets  in  the  shade  before  the   others,  which  is  disappointing.       iii. Submission  #3  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Thomas  noted  that  the  piece  brought  him  emotion.     2. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  the  view  of  this  work  would  be  noticeable   from  a  distance.       3. Commissioner  Miceli  noted  that  it  seemed  like  it  didn’t  belong.     4. Commissioners  Richmond  and  Fox  noted  that  the  narrative  wasn’t  great  and   didn’t  seem  to  tie  into  Elgin  much.       iv. Submission  #4  discussion:     1. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  not  knowing  the  direction  the  piece  was   supposed  to  sit  was  frustrating.    She  also  noted  that  this  piece  didn’t  take  the   location  into  account  when  being  created.       2. Commissioner  Richmond  noted  that  the  submitted  images  were  not  clear  and   seemed  incomplete.       v. Submission  #5  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Fox  noted  that  his  work  is  interesting  but  isn’t  sure  how  his  work   fits  Elgin.    Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  his  proposal  said  he  would  be   open  to  making  the  work  more  Elgin  specific,  but  Commissioner  Rehberg  noted   that  while  that  was  good,  it  also  made  it  seem  incomplete.       2. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  this  work  seemed  to  fit  the  location  and  was   busy  enough  to  create  a  location  with  its  work,  and  seems  a  good  contrast  to  the   building.       3. Commissioner  Fox  noted  that  the  supplies  list  was  comprehensive.       4. Staff  Wilhelmi  noted  that  the  work  may  be  something  that  could  grow  to  include   the  remaining  walls  along  that  side  of  the  building,  creating  a  bigger  scene.       vi. Submission  #6  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Fox  noted  that  the  way  to  acquire  the  materials  was  great.     Commissioner  Richmond  agreed  with  that  as  a  good  way  to  work  with  the   community.    Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  there  was  no  clear  process  on   how  to  accomplish  that,  especially  with  the  timeframe  in  mind.       2. Staff  Wilhelmi  noted  that  the  samples  were  great.       vii. Submission  #7  discussion:   1. Chairman  Vassallo  noted  that  this  one  was  difficult  to  see.       2. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  the  artist  samples  indicated  that  there   seemed  to  be  no  history  of  the  artist  doing  anything  of  a  substantial  size.       viii. Submission  #8  discussion:     1. Commissioner  Fox  noted  it  didn’t  seem  clear  why  the  sounds  were  so  different   and  when/how  they  occurred;  what  is  the  main  function?     2. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  the  sounds  being  powered  by  the  rain  was   unclear,  especially  with  the  sound  being  increased  and  decreased  by  the  velocity   of  the  rain.       3. Commissioner  Thomas  noted  that  using  both  art  and  science  is  interesting  and   creative.     ix. Submission  #9  discussion:     1. Commissioner  Erlandson  noted  that  the  piece  has  already  been  created,  and   wondered  if  it  was  appropriate  to  the  location.     x. Submission  #10  discussion:   1. Councilwoman  Powell  noted  that  the  scale  of  the  piece  was  clear.     xi. Submission  #11  discussion:   1. Commissioner  Miceli  wondered  if  it  would  be  appropriate  during  the  full  year.     Others  noted  that  it  felt  cold.       2. Commissioner  Erlandson  wondered  how  far  back  you  have  to  stand  to  see  the   full  image  because  of  the  pixilation.    Would  you  have  to  leave  the  location?     3. Commissioner  Rehberg  noted  that  perhaps  it  makes  too  much  sense  in  the   space.       H. Adjournment:     a. Motion  to  adjourn  by  Councilwoman  Powell.  Seconded  by  Commissioner  Hulin.  Approved  by  a   vote  of  9-­‐0.