Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2023 09 21

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Business Association Members and City staff: "The Ice on Front." We are excited by the responsiveness and quality the new ice rink operators have already demonstrated, and look forward to a great season. Art Grants: Updates on the previous cycle of art grants. Per the 2023 Art Grant Agreement, projects must be completed between March 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. • Ambient Experience concluded on June 11, 2023. • Soul Penny Circus concluded on June 17, 2023. o Evaluation form has been requested repeatedly. o Check for $500 (final 25% of grant funds) will be sent upon receipt of evaluation form. • "Not All Men" songwriting workshops and performance showcase series for women, LGBTQ+, and gender -diverse folks concluded on August 13, 2023. o Eval has been requested. o Check for $47.50 (final 25% of grant funds) to be sent upon receipt of evaluation form. • Motus Theater is confirmed for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at the Arts Center. • Celebrate EDU — wants at least one week of gallery space, which isn't possible with the current demands of resident arts groups. Erica is working with the Library to see if Celebrate EDU could exhibit in the Library gallery for one month in 2024. Aiming for early 2024 project completion. Public Art: "Community Resilience" by artists Rita Vali and Arabella Tattershall (City Hall sculpture) Structural engineer provided stamped plans for a structurally sound base. City received these plans on 09/08/23, and has given the artists the go-ahead to begin working on installing a base. Artists will be setting up boxes at the Library and Rec. Center to collect community words about "resilience". Flyer draft for receiving entries received 09/13/23. Per contract, artists have received 50% of the total payment, and will receive the remaining $11,000 upon the City's acceptance of the sculpture. "Heart of the Community" by artist Darla Okada (Library Plaza mural) The Library hosted a small event on August 27 with freeze pops to celebrate the new Plaza and the upcoming completion of the murals. Continued weather delays — expected completion in late September, 2023. Per contract, artist has received 50% of the total payment, and will receive the remaining $5,000 upon the City's acceptance of the mural. "South Street Sculpture" by artist Greg Fields (South Street pedestrian underpass) • Requested carryover of LRC funds • Sculpture placement is not confirmed. Sharon has weekly calls with the railroad insurance company, and is working on: o Railroad protective liability insurance o Adjustment of the City's lease • Sharon has received information about how much the rail road liability insurance and lease would cost (approx. $1,200 upfront), but has not received a contract or invoice. • Sharon has updated the artist about this progress; the sculptor has not started on this piece yet. • The sculpture still needs to go through public notice, an LCC vote, and City Council approval.