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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19 2023Page 1 of 8 Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee September 19, 2023 Main Committee Room 7:00pm Attendees: S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee, Vice-Chair Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member R. Wali, Cultural Advisory Committee Member R. Coelho, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Palmer, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. Nagy, City Councillor, Ward 2 L. Gibbs, Division Head, Culture and Community Programming K. Roberts, (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison) K. Bradley, (Acting) Curator, Community Services Absent: S. Barakov, Coordinator, Public Art S. Muir, Supervisor, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications K. Wianecki, Planning Consultant A. Migwans, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretary) D. Thompson, Cultural Advisory Committee, Chair J. Elliott, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Mujeeb, Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Call to Order S. Almeida-Schroen welcomed the members and call the meeting to order. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes The committee reviewed the agenda. S. Almeida has been appointed to The Chair of The Committee in D. Thompsons’ absence. Moved by S. Almeida-Schroen Page 2 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) To approve the agenda. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosure of interest were noted. Carried. 4. Delegations There were no delegations for this meeting. Carried. 5. General Business 5.1 Call to Artists: Expression of Interest for Public Art Commission for Kingston Road and Whites Road, Pickering S. Barakov presented the expression of interest for a designated location for a permanent public art at the Shell Gas Station located at North-West corner of Kingston Road and Whites in Pickering. After the presentation M. McFarland issued the question as to why this piece should be installed and S. Barakov responded of the possibility of the artwork becoming historical and/or a landmark. A. Palmer commented that the artwork will be placed in a great entry point for the community to see. S. Barakov to seek approval to proceed with this project and issue stage 1: Call to Artists – Expression of Interest Public Art Commission for Kingston Road and Whites Road, Pickering. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen Carried. 5.2 Public Art Rental for Winter Nights, City Lights 2023 Page 3 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) S. Barakov presented an opportunity to showcase artist C. Watson in the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex lobby with artwork ‘Look Up’ from November 15 to 28, 2023. This Provincial grant will fund the temporary public art installation for Winter Nights, City Lights. R. Wali made a comment inquiring about the cost efficiency between renting and permanent installation, followed by R. Coelho questioning why the grant would have such a short specific timeline for only the Winter Night, City Lights event. K. Roberts answered by stating grants like this are a new grant which had potential to fund multiple items. In this case we wanted to fund Winter Night, City Lights for the experience of the artwork. It also allows an artist to expand their art and display it within to share with the community. S. Barakov to seek endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement. Carried. 5.3 Call to Artists: Window Painting – Place Making Opportunity S. Barakov presented the opportunity for local artists or artists teams to apply to paint the main windows at City Hall and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. The temporary art to showcase an inclusive painted, Canadian Winter on the windows to take place from November 20, 2023 to February 1, 2024. A. Palmer inquired whether this will be exclusive to other locations around the city or just City Hall and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. S. Barakov replied stating, it is possible to investigate the budget to see if there are other opportunities to add to other locations but, as of right now we have Page 4 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) the center, City Hall and Chestnut Hill Developments for this specific project. R. Wali asked if there are possibilities to involve the community or children on this project. S. Barakov said there is a possibility to have a consultation session for the idea of participation to be considered in the future. As of right now the timeline is tight to reconsider but is a great idea to propose for next year. L. Gibbs brought up the past coloring book and is a possibility to have in the future. S. Barakov to seek endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement. Carried. 5.4 Community Banner Final TOP 3 – For Endorsement J. St. Amant presented the community banner series that have been in practice since 2018. After reviewing the submissions, the top 3 artists selected will be notified on September 20, 2023 any comments collected by the Cultural Advisory Committee to be considered for the artists final 7 banner designs by October 12, 2023. J. St. Amant explained that the banners will be up for 2 years (21 banners) to keep them refreshed, then another selection of (21 banners) will go up. Once the first term banners come to an end they will be taken down. For this reason, the hardware as well as, the considerations of employees for set up and take down, this was the most ethical. A. Palmer asked if the banners in the agenda were the final products. J. St. Amant replied stating they are similar to what their final submissions will include. Followed by M. Nagy who asked if we were going to be endorsing the artists – A. Chiguichon, Y. Linh Thai Page 5 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) and O. Cinco. The response by J. St. Amant concluded that all artists listed will be selected. The artists will still have to submit a final. J. St. Amant to seek endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement. Carried. 5.5 West Shore Skate Spot Community Mural Final Design – For Endorsement J. St. Amant presented to the committee the installation of the West Shore Skate Park mural to take place October 1 to October 19 with an unveiling on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The main concerns presented by A. Palmer included whether this would be safe for the community who will use the skate park. J. St. Amant responded, such that the artist has chosen a design that is safe, and that the artist asked for the skateboard community input on safety concerns and we are confident in the artists’ choices and knowledge she presented in her portfolio. M. Nagy commented that she loved the vibrancy of the artwork and emphasized the idea of community involvement for their input. She asked, how would we upkeep the project? J. St. Amant replied that the artist will be leaving the color palette in our hands if needed. Potentially we can also look into having her come back as this is a temporary art piece that will last 3-5 years, K. Roberts stated. A. Palmer asked if there would be a practice skating session for the community prior to the unveiling. It was concluded by J. St. Amant that because of the time between when the project starts and unveiling that there will not be time to have a practice skate. However, we are confident in the artists’ design. Page 6 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) J. St. Amant to seek endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement. Carried. 5.6 Pickering Museum Village – Update K. Bradley presented the Pickering Museum Update stating there is a lot of new renovations and upgrades happening. She says we are gearing up for a busy fall season including – new fall programs, hosting their first school of the season (while preparing for French schools to be included in the programming). Lastly, the art installation for The Backs of Fish to be installed in November as well. 6. Correspondence There was no correspondence for this meeting. 7. Other Business 7.1 Corporate Strategic Plan Engagement S. Muir welcomed K. Wianecki to the updated development plan. Some of the top question that arose included – R. Wali asked what the tactical terms to getting the seniors of Pickering involved. K. Bradley listed the wonderful 55+ age friendly community strategy that include programs, healthcare advice, council and community care. No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen. Moved. Possibility for S. Muir and K. Wianecki to include affordable/attainable housing to the Corporate Strategic Plan Page 7 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 7.2 Update on The Way Gone Made Clear (Wagon Wrap) Temporary public art installation No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen. Moved. 7.3 Placemaking Opportunity – Fall Fling Photo Frame No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen. Moved. 7.4 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park – Public Art Surveys on types of future public art No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen. Moved. 7.5 Indigenous Public Art Consultants for Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park No Objections. Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen. Moved. 7.6 Public Art Policy Updates – For Review 8. Next Meeting – October 17, 2023 The next Cultural Advisory meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. 9. Adjournment Moved by S. Almeida-Schroen. Page 8 of 8 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) That the September 19, 2023 meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be adjourned. Carried Meeting Adjourned: 8:59 pm