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2022-05-10-2022 FAC Minutes Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission meeting held on May 10, 2022. Members present: Susan Ackley Victor Bruce Beth Dunlop Clarissa Rodriguez Michael Stock Members absent: Tia Bowman Luis Crump Also present: Angela Dorney, Recreation Superintendent Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. Ms. Dunlop made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2022 meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Rodriguez and unanimously approved. Correction to the minutes of the April 25, 2022 meeting. Paragraph four, line three; add Ms. Rodriguez was tasked with creating a template for an insurance rider. Ms. Wilson noted there are opportunities to raise money for APP such as including it into any new developments. It was suggested adding an addendum to APP which would create a template for art projects. Ms. Rodriguez will develop an artist template which can be revised as needed. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2022 meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Dunlop and unanimously approved. Ms. Ackley related that she met with Village Manager Esmond Scott to discuss the artists that the Commission is working with; namely, Daniel Marosi, Jonathan Brooks and sculptor Miguel Prypchan. Ms. Ackley would like to move forward with the artists, but is awaiting a contract. Mr. Scott noted the Village will need one more month for a decision in regards to a contract. Discussion turned to the finance report. Ms. Dorney said the Commission cannot carry over funds after September 30th. Mr. Stock suggested pursuing costs of utilizing Miami Theatre Center for a future event. The Commission discussed Gallery Night. It was noted that there was an abundance of food along with low attendance numbers. Ms. Dunlop suggested posting reminders on Next Door/Facebook prior to events. It was also noted that the Commission should approve the artwork that will be installed. Ms. Rodriguez will add an addendum that the artwork to be installed will need to be submitted with no substitutions. Discussion turned to Memorial Day. Ms. Ackley explained to the Committee that community organizations make a monetary donation to the library and they purchase books on behalf of the organization which are then presented at the Memorial Day ceremony. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve $50 for a Memorial Day book donation. Ms. Dunlop suggested approving $100. The motion was reversed. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to approve $75 for a Memorial Day book donation. Motion seconded by Ms. Dunlop and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the Miami Shores Community Alliance grant application. Ms. Ackley related that a grant request was submitted to the MSCA in the amount of $7500. Discussion turned to the FY ‘2023 budget request. Mr. Bruce suggested a large October concert to kick off the new fiscal year. Ms. Ackley would like to offer this concert to Brothers of Others. Mr. Stock suggested having concerts at the Farmers Market. Ms. Dorney said the Farmers Market will only continue through the month of May. The Commission would like to request $15,000 for FY ’23. Ms. Dunlop made a motion for the Commission to request $15,000 for the FY ’23 budget. Motion seconded by Ms. Rodriguez and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to a date for the October concert. Mr. Stock made a motion to book Brothers of Others on either October 7th or 14th with a total budget of $2500, which includes sound. Motion seconded by Ms. Rodriguez and unanimously approved. Mr. Bruce suggested a poetry reading during the concert intermission. Ms. Ackley suggested having a dance performance during intermission. Discussion turned to Art in Public Places. Ms. Rodriguez related that both the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager are fans of art and encouraged more art in the Village. The Village Manager would like to keep the Council apprised of art in the Village. Ms. Rodriguez will create a generic contract for artists and performers. It was noted that sculptor Miguel Prypchan has a new sculpture proposal for Optimist Park and the existing pedestals. Ms. Dunlop said, if accepted, the artwork should be on a short term basis. Ms. Ackley said that Mr. Prypchan would like to gift the mountain sculpture to the Village. Ms. Rodriguez suggested accepting the artwork on a renewal basis. It was also related that the NE 6th Avenue location is the preferred spot for the mountain sculptures. Mr. Bruce suggested landscaping at the location with a hedge pattern. Ms. Ackley distributed artwork of John Davies for discussion. Ms. Rodriguez noted that it is pop art and fun. Members noticed the similarities of his work to the work of Roy Lichtenstein. Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.