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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2016 FAC Agenda - reg mtgFine Arts Commission Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor City Hall 300 N. D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418 Agenda Call to Order Ward Commissioner Present 1 Kerry Peterson 2 Olena Ohiy 3 Deborah Bunger 4 Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson 5 Joyce Seeger 6 Bronica Taylor 7 Donna Howard Mayor Michael Segura Mayor Barbara Babcock Mayor - Alternate 1 Vacant Mayor - Alternate 2 Vacant Commissioner /Staff Announcements Approval of Minutes of March 8, 2016 Guest Speaker: New Business Old Business • 2015/2016 Grants • Properties for Windows Project • Arts Calendar for April 2016 Public Comment Adjournment The next meeting of the Fine Arts Commission is set for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of San Bernardino City Hall. FINE ARTS COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk Erika Murphy, Mayor's Office Manal Iskander, Greenshack Market Place Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson Barbara Babcock Deborah Bunger Donna Howard Olena Ohiy Joyce Seeger Michael Segura Bronica Taylor Absent: Kerry Peterson Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 4:05 p.m. in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of City Hall. COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Garcia asked that commissioners look at their calendars for availability to volunteer at the upcoming Art Night event on May 19, 2016. Commissioner Segura read a FAC facebook request from Sandra Ibarra of the San Bernardino High School Neighborhood Association requesting support from the Fine Arts Commission in conduct a citywide competition for the creation of a logo for the San Bernardino High School Neighborhood Association and asked that it be opened to students within the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to place Sandra Ibarra's request on the next Fine Arts Commission agenda for April 12, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Bunger to approve the Minutes of February 8, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura, The Motion passed. Fine Arts Commission — March 8, 2016 Page Two GUEST SPEAKERS Manal Iskander, Greenshack Market Place, gave a presentation on the opening of their new business, Musicology. She stated that the studio showcased local talent with a video production. She indicated that they completed a full television production and that they produced music and video streamed two shows per month. She stated that their website address was www.musicologyie.com. OLD BUSINESS Arts Calendar for February Grants Chairperson Garcia stated that on Saturday, March 5, 2016, the decision was made by consensus vote to disqualify Inland Dance Company due to insufficient information. I.M., Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve funding for the full amount requested of $7,500.00 contingent on proof of adequate administration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed 7 -1. Commissioner Bunger abstained. 2. Junior University A motion was made by Commission Segura to approve funding for the full amount requested of $11,500.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed. San Bernardino Symphony A motion was made by Commission Bunger to approve funding for the full amount requested of $46,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. The motion passed. 4. Symphonie Jeunesse A motion was made by Commission Bunger to approve funding for the full amount requested of $10,000.00. The motion was seconded by Chairperson Garcia. The motion passed. Teen Music Workshop A motion was made by Commission Taylor to approve funding for the full amount requested of $22,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Babcock. The motion passed. Fine Arts Commission — March 8, 2016 Page Three 6. San Bernardino Valley Concert Association A motion was made by Commission Taylor to approve funding for the full amount requested of $23,175.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bunger. The motion passed. 7. Untapped Hip Hop A motion was made by Commission Segura to approve funding in the amount of $6,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed. Arts Connection A motion was made by Commission Babcock to approve funding for the full amount requested of $8,100.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed. Kimbark Elementary School A motion was made by Commission Howard to approve funding in the amount of $12,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. The motion passed. 10. California State University San Bernardino Opera Theatre A motion was made by Commission Segura to approve funding for the full amount requested of $11,132.00. The motion was seconded by Chairperson Garcia. The motion passed. 11. Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy — Visual Art A motion was made by Commission Segura to approve funding for the full amount requested of $3,098.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed. 12. Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy — Music and Dance A motion was made by Commission Bunger to approve funding for the full amount requested of $3,737.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed. 13. Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Academy A motion was made by Commission Segura to approve funding for the full amount requested of $24,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ohiy. The motion passed. Fine Arts Commission — March 8, 2016 Page Four 14. LJR Academy A motion was made by Commission Bunger to approve funding for the full amount requested of $10,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Babcock. The motion passed. 15. United Nations of Consciousness A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor not to fund due to concerns with charging students while receiving grant monies. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m. on March 8, 2016. The next regular Fine Arts Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of San Bernardino City Hall. 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We invite our audience and artists to engage with one another and connect with their community in ways they have never experienced before We are interested in partnering with the City of San Bernardino to bring our FishEyes project to the community in 2017. FishEyes is an adventurous, multidisciplinary project that integrates dance, visual arts and technology residents to explore issues of drought and water conservation. In collaboration with the architect Alex Ward, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre built a twenty -foot steel Fish that will reside as interactive public art in parks. While the Fish is in residence at a park, our Teaching Artists will teach site - specific dance workshops on the Fish sculpture to neighborhood residents. Information about water ecology, conservation and flood prevention will be incorporated into the workshops and participants will have the opportunity to make dance videos that express their relationship to water. We've received funding through the James Irvine Foundation to engage with young adults, 18- 35, who are underserved by the arts community in activities that promote self - expression through technology and live performance opportunities. Our goals include strengthening social bonds within San Bernardino and increasing the community's awareness of their landscape, history, environment and fellow community members. We would love to attend one of your upcoming Fine Arts Commissions meetings to discuss this project in more detail. It would be our honor to partner with you to bring this engaging project to community of San Bernardino. I look forward to hearing from you soon and will follow up with a call next week. Please contact me or Allegra Padilla at 818- 784 -8669 with any questions and thank you for your time. Sincerely, Shanae Sharon Outreach Associate 4/11/2016 F 1. S-3. H F Y F S RAISING WATER AWARENESS THROUGH DANCE FishEyes is an adventurous, multid!seiplinary project that integrates dance, visual arts and technology while exploring issues of drought aid r Jdater -I:ii'iser;;atioi4i. Designed by architect Alex Ward, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has built a Fifteen -foot steel Fish that will reside as interactive public art in parks and facilities around Los Angeles. Technical )irector Jeff Kleeman (Studio Sereno, LA Opera) and Pacific Roll LLC have constructed the Fish. While the Fish is in residence in a park or at the LA Department of Water and Power, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Teaching Artists will lead site - specific dance workshops to neighborhood residents. During each workshop, teaching artists will explain the basics of site - specific dance and employ water themes as inspiration for movement. They will lead guided improvisation on, in, and around the Fish, and teach participants how to create original movement inspired by ideas about their environment. Workshops will be open to participants of all ages and skill levels — no past dance experience necessary. Weighing in at an estimated 1300 LBS, the Fish is comprised of five components, each weighing 200 -300 LBS, and anchored to a 600 LB, 6ft x 10ft steel base. Heidi Duckler Dance Theater will provide Marley Flooring beneath the base to ensure the Fish will not scratch the floor underneath it. All tech elements, including sound and video, can be powered with two 20 Amp Edison circuits. At the end of the residency, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Artistic /Executive Director Heidi Duckler will choreograph a final performance to be performed in and around the Fish and highlight the sites' unique link to water. Timeline Sunday March 13: Workshop from 3 -4pm in Estrella Park (1956 Estrella Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007) Saturday March 19: Workshop from 3 -4pm in Estrella Park Saturday April 2: FishEyes performance at 3PM in Estrella Park Saturday July 30: FishEyes performance at 8PM at the LA Department of Water and Power August 2016- November 2017 FishEyes continues its tour through the Western US (including the Santa Monica mountains, Downtown LA, San Pedro and San Bernardino) For more information, contact Heidi Duckler at or 818 - 784 -8669. www.HeidiDuckler.org Follow us on: Facebook (Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre), Twitter ( @HeidiDuckler), and Instagram (Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre) #hddtfisheyes This protect is made possible with the support of: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation & Dance /USA Engaging Dance Audiences, Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts. Steel donated by Pacific Roll LLC. Page 1 of 2 erdogar @roadrunner.com From: "Valerie Montoya" <Montoya_Va @sbcity.org> Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:47 PM To: "Dottie Garcia" <erdogar @roadrunner.com> Cc: "Gigi Hanna" < Hanna Gi @sbcity.org> Subject: FW: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre wants to bring FishEyes to San Bernandino! FYI From: Shanae Sharon [mai Ito: shanae@heididuckler.org] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 5:00 PM To: Valerie Montoya Cc: Allegra Padilla Subject: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre wants to bring FishEyes to San Bernandino! Greetings Valerie, I am writing on behalf of Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre, we create innovative dance experiences in non - traditional places and provides learning opportunities in diverse neighborhoods. We invite our audience and artists to engage with one another and connect with their community in ways they have never experienced before We are interested in partnering with the City of San Bernardino to bring our FishEyes project to the community in 2017. FishEyes is an adventurous, multidisciplinary project that integrates dance, visual arts and technology residents to explore issues of drought and water conservation. In collaboration with the architect Alex Ward, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre built a twenty -foot steel Fish that will reside as interactive public art in parks. While the Fish is in residence at a park, our Teaching Artists will teach site - specific dance workshops on the Fish sculpture to neighborhood residents. Information about water ecology, conservation and flood prevention will be incorporated into the workshops and participants will have the opportunity to make dance videos that express their relationship to water. We've received funding through the James Irvine Foundation to engage with young adults, 18- 35, who are underserved by the arts community in activities that promote self- expression through technology and live performance opportunities. Our goals include strengthening social bonds within San Bernardino and increasing the community's awareness of their landscape, history, environment and fellow community members. We would love to attend one of your upcoming Fine Arts Commissions meetings to discuss this project in more detail. It would be our honor to partner with you to bring this engaging project to community of San Bernardino. I look forward to hearing from you soon and will follow up with a call next week. Please contact me or Allegra Padilla at 818 - 784 -8669 with any questions and thank you for your time. Sincerely, Shanae Sharon Outreach Associate 4/11/2016 F!SH EYES RAISING WATER AWARENESS THROUGH DANCE FishEyes is an adventurous, multidisciplinary project that integrates dance, visual arts and technology while exploring i3JLieS of Ui VUgiit and WtlLCr conservation. i. Designed by architect Alex Ward, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has built a Fifteen -foot steel Fish that will reside as interactive public art in parks and facilities around Los Angeles. Technical Director Jeff Kleeman (Studio Sereno, LA Opera) and Pacific Roll LLC have constructed the Fish. While the Fish is in residence in a park or at the LA Department of Water and Power, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Teaching Artists will lead site - specific dance workshops to neighborhood residents. During each workshop, teaching artists will explain the basics of site - specific dance and employ water themes as inspiration for movement. They will lead guided improvisation on, in, and around the Fish, and teach participants how to create original movement inspired by ideas about their environment. Workshops will be open to participants of all ages and skill levels — no past dance experience necessary. Weighing in at an estimated 1300 LBS, the Fish is comprised of five components, each weighing 200 -300 LBS, and anchored to a 600 LB, 6ft x loft steel base. Heidi Duckler Dance Theater will provide Marley Flooring beneath the base to ensure the Fish will not scratch the floor underneath it. All tech elements, including sound and video, can be powered with two 20 Amp Edison circuits. At the end of the residency, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Artistic /Executive Director Heidi Duckler will choreograph a final performance to be performed in and around the Fish and highlight the sites' unique link to water. Timeline Sunday March 13: Workshop from 3 -4pm in Estrella Park (1956 Estrella Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007) Saturday March 19: Workshop from 3 -4pm in Estrella Park Saturday April 2: FishEyes performance at 3PM in Estrella Park Saturday July 30: FishEyes performance at 3PM at the LA Department of Water and Power August 2016- November 2017 FishEyes continues its tour through the Western US (including the Santa Monica mountains, Downtown LA, San Pedro and San Bernardino) For more information, contact Heidi Duckler at or 818 - 784 -8669. www. Heidi Duckler.or Follow us on: Facebook (Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre), Twitter ( @HeidiDuckler), and Instagram (Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre) #hddtfisheyes This protect is made possible with the support of: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation & Dance /USA Engaging Dance Audiences, Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts. Steel donated by Pacific Roll LLC.