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Cultural Advisory Committee
January 18, 2022
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
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1.Welcome and Call to Order J. St. Amant
2.Review and Approval of Agenda J. St. Amant
3.Disclosure of Interest J. St. Amant
4.Approval of Minutes – November 16, 2021
See page 1 of this Agenda
J. St. Amant
5.Delegations
5.1 Sarah-Douglas Murray, Director, Community Services
Re: Introductions to the Committee
6.General Business
6.1 Pickering Museum Village Update L. Gibbs
6.2 My Main Street – Community Accelerator Grant Proposal
review & Community Stakeholder letters of support
request
See page 6 of this Agenda
J. St. Amant
6.3 Piano Project - Review 2021 program and request
artist/designer references, to commission the next piano
design.
J. St. Amant
6.4 2021 CAC Work Plan – Request comments from the
committee on 2021 achievements for council report
J. St. Amant
6.5
See page 21 of this Agenda
February committee meeting will be focused on the final
review of the current Cultural Strategic Plan 2014, and
recommendations for a new cultural plan going forward.
https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/cultural-strategic-
plan-updates.aspx#
J. St. Amant
Agenda
Cultural Advisory Committee
January 18, 2022
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
For information related to accessibility requirements please contact:
Committee Coordinator
905.420.4611
clerks@pickering.ca
6.6 Community Banner Program 2022 – will be launched
later this month under the theme “The Nature and
Culture of Pickering”
J. St. Amant
7.Correspondence
8.Other Business
9.Next Meeting – February 15, 2022
10.Adjournment
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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Cultural Advisory Committee
November 16, 2021
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Attendees: A. Moscote Freire, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
A. Sardar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
E. Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
C. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
J. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services
R.Perera, Deputy Clerk (Recording Secretary)
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services
E.Tayles-Armstrong, Conservator, Pickering Museum Village
Absent: J. Currie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
M. Francis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
N. Holland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
V. Raees, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
B. Sopher, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
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Action Items/Status
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1. Welcome and Call to Order
J. St. Amant welcomed members and guests and
called the meeting to order.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
J. St. Amant reviewed the Agenda.
Agenda approved.
3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Review and Approval of Minutes
-September 21, 2021
Moved by N. Holland
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
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Action Items/Status
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That the Minutes of the September 21, 2021 meeting
of the Cultural Advisory Committee be approved.
Carried
5. Delegations
5.1 Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Conservator,
Pickering Museum Village
Re: Presentation of concept for a new
permanent exhibit in the Log Barn at the
museum
Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Conservator, Pickering
Museum Village, joined the meeting via electronic
connection to provide a presentation regarding the
concept for a new permanent exhibit in the Log Barn
at the museum. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Ms. Tayles-Armstrong provided an
overview of the various aspects of the Roots of
Rebellion - Log Barn Permanent Exhibit 2023.
Members expressed appreciation for the concept
plan and suggested the use of a digital Escape Room
to target a broader demographic. Further discussion
ensued regarding the black history of the rebellion
and approaching the topic in a sensitive manner.
6. General Business
6.1 Public Art Consultation - Cultural
Background Document Chestnut Hills
Development Recreation Complex (CHDRC)
T. Ryce provided an overview of the Public Art
project taking place at the Chestnut Hills
Development Recreation Complex in 2022-2023
which would complete the renovations of the
building. She provided details of the locations
where the Art would be displayed and the public
implementation process.
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A question and answer period ensued regarding:
• the significance of the name of Valley
Farm Road;
• celebrating athletes affiliated with the
CHDRC and ensuring that thorough
research on individuals is conducted;
and,
• whether there was an overarching list
of themes that the Public Art display
process could follow.
6.2 Public Art Consultation - Cultural Background
Document Universal City
T. Ryce noted that Universal City developments had
included in their concept plan a design for a piazza
which included a public art shade structure and
asked members for input on areas the public art
piece should focus on. Members expressed placing
significance on natural elements, the waterfront,
diversity, and exploring the environmental history of
the site.
6.3 Update on Public Art Projects
- Dorsey James Kijimba Kind Restoration Project
T. Ryce noted that the goal of the project was to
complete all of the restoration next year. She added
that one of the considerations of the Project was due
to the Region brining a sewer line through the sites of
the Public Arts and noted that the three of the Kijimba
Kind works would need to be removed and restored
at a later date. T. Ryce provided the Committee with
an overview of the timelines and further details of the
Project.
Brief discussion ensued where Members expressed
support for the Project.
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6.4 2022 Meeting Schedule
J. St. Amant provided a brief over of the 2022
Meeting Schedule and added that the next year
would be the last year for the current membership
term.
6.5 Review of 2021 Work Plan and Discuss 2022
Draft Work Plan and 2021 Council Report
J. St. Amant asked that the Members review the 2021
Work Plan and asked Members to provide their input
on the documents.
7. Correspondence
Krystal Roberts, Coordinator, Community
Partnerships, City of Pickering
Re: Cultural Events Strategy to assist Future
Cultural Event Programming
J. St. Amant asked members to complete the survey
to provide input on building a Cultural Events
Strategy to assist future Cultural Event Programming.
8. Other Business
E. Tayles-Armstrong provided a brief update on the
Pickering Museum Village.
J. Sabean spoke to a pavilion in West Shore where
signage regarding the history of indigenous peoples
may be incorrect and asked that the City look into the
matter.
J. Sabean noted that Robert Hinves had created four
paintings of lands in Pickering and asked whether
there were any plans to place the Arts in a public
space.
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Action Items/Status
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J. Sabean enquired about the status of the Lishman
Sculpture Project.
9. Next Meeting – January 18, 2022
10. Adjournment – 8:15 p.m.
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Grant proposal
Mural project at the CHDRC
Place4Arts
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Place4Arts is a long-term investment by the City to utilize multiple visual art programs as place-markers
to a healthy, engaged & safe community.
The 4 in Place4Arts signifies the four driving forces behind the program;
•Place-making
•Artistic Opportunity
•Community Engagement
•Economically Sustainable
A funding opportunity is currently available through the My Main Street/Community Accelerator grant.
The following project would qualify for this funding as it focuses on above grade enhancements that will
support the transformation of the geographic area around the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex by using murals and lighting to enhancing the physical and visual assets that will set the area
apart.
Place4Arts
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This proposal is to have murals and lighting placed around the perimeter of the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) to:
•Connect the building as one facility,
•Connect the local community that lives around the facility,
•Connect the whole community that lives in Pickering,
•Connect all the facilities in Pickering,
•Connecting to Pickering through Art
My Main Street / Community Accelerator
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The location
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How big?
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How long?
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How complex?
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9 exterior wall locations are highlighted in this presentation.
The cost associated with completing a mural, or series of murals with lighting elements will be based on
multiple factors, but scale and type of application will be the biggest influence on how many murals are
installed, and at which locations.
Hand painted, digital reproduction onto banners, or projection murals will all be considered.
The funding request is for $150,000 to start the project in April 2022, and be completed by December
2022. Murals will remain up for a period of 1-3 years depending on the final installation type, possible
longer. Some lighting elements may be removed after one year, but upgrades to the electrical system
will remain.
Call to Artist
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Project example: “Curiosity”
Commissioned outdoor mural by local artist
Location: West Shore Community Centre
Installed fall 2020
Design submission fee -$557.00
Canvas (back board 8’x12’), transportation
and installed Cost -$900.00
Supplies for mural –$900.00
Artist Fee – $1100.00
Total Cost -$3457.00
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Lynnette Postuma is a landscape architect, designer and
muralist.https://www.lynnettepostuma.ca
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SARAH CANNON
https://sarahecannon.com/
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Jesse St. Amant
Coordinator,Cultural
Services
905.420.4660 ext. 3607
jstamant@pickering.ca
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Memo
To: Susan Cassel May 14, 2021
City Clerk
From: Tanya Ryce
Supervisor, Cultural Services
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
(Acting) Director, Community Services
Cultural Plan Staff Committee
Cultural Advisory Committee Members
Subject: Cultural Advisory Committee
-2020 Report & 2021 Work Plan
File: A-1410
The Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to submit, for Council’s information, the 2020
Committee Report and 2021 Work Plan as outlined below.
In 2020, the committee continued to contribute to the goals of the City’s Cultural Plan in the
following ways:
•The CAC addressed a public concern regarding global racism and the impact on the
community. The CAC reviewed, contributed to, and supported staff report CS 27-20 on
Anti-Black Racism Initiatives, and endorsed the creation of an Anti -Black Racism
Taskforce Preparatory Sub-committee, undertaking the actions in the report.
•The CAC recommended CS 30-20 Report and Action Plan – Indigenous Relationship
Building. The Sub-committee on Indigenous Relations Building was initiated to make
recommendations on building relations with the Indigenous Community. Through these
efforts, the committee was able to endorse the Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
statement and through that process, create a strong relationship with the Mississaugas of
Scugog Island. The Land Acknowledgement statement was adopted by Council and is now
used prior to Council Meetings, and the Committee has taken on the new title, Indigenous
Relationship Building Circle.
•The CAC continued to reach out to the community through contributing to the Directories of
Black Business, Artist Performers. They also took the initiative to participate in a
conversation regarding how the city and community can best support underfunded, or
unsupported, cultural and community partners during COVID–19 by providing advice
related to virtual events, drive through events, online market place, and pop-up program.
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Cultural Advisory Committee 2020 Report & 2021 Work Plan
•The CAC further discussed the creation of a public art sub-committee, and selected
members of the committee to begin the process. The initial goal of the group was the
recruitment of local professional artists to be part of the inaugural committee and to finalize
the terms of reference.
•Provide comments, feedback and, when requested, recommendations to Council related to
the Pickering Museum Village 2020 and 2019 annual reports, Combination Barn exhibit
proposal, Blacksmith Shop exhibit proposal, Master Site Use Report (2019), Museum
deaccessions, and regular reporting, as recorded in committee minutes.
•Advised on the Kingston Road Corridor and the Specialty Retailing Node Intensification
Plan, policies, and future decisions; specifically regarding the design and development of
the gateways, the proposed heritage path, and public art opportunities.
•Participate in annual updates to Council.
2021 Work Plan
1.Continue the work of the Indigenous Relationship Building Action Plan, through the
Indigenous Relationship building Circle Sub-committee.
2.Continue to support the newly formed Anti-Black Racism Taskforce which was appointed in
January of 2021 with an executive membership made of community leaders, and have now
commenced meetings with a revised terms of reference, which identified key areas for the
action plan.
3.Contribute to the work of the public art policy and formation of the Public Art Sub-committee
terms of reference, and Work Plan.
4.Act as a stakeholders for the Diversity Equity Inclusion Strategy.
5.Act as a stakeholder for Community Engagement Initiatives.
6.Contribute to the city wide plans for Culture Days.
7.Connect community partners to the culture team to deliver in park and online programming
related to cultural initiatives.
8.Provide feedback to staff on the medium term goals of the Cultural Plan, including the
development of heritage recognition activities, entrepreneurial and economic development
initiatives and providing feedback on existing programs through the annual reports.
9.Continue to review, make recommendations and provide feedback to the standing agenda
items regarding the Pickering Museum Village.
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10. Review the terms of reference of the CAC, voting rights of community stakeholders, and
prepare for 2022 end of term, and future plans.
11.Report to Council Annually.
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