PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
September 17, 2021
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jennifer Longshore called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. via Zoom.
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Staff Present: |
Ken Engelund
Jennifer Longshore
Cassie Preskenis
Stanley Smith
Destiny Young
Absent Members:
Laura Bloom
Joel Frank
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Aaron Anderson, Associate Planner
APRC Liaison:
Jim Lewis, absent
Council Liaison:
Stephen Jensen
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Members of the Public:
Peter Finkle
Sandy Friend
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II. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Preskenis added an agenda item regarding an event happening at the Ashland High School Sunday September 19, 2021 under
PAC WORKPLAN b. She added another item regarding an idea she and Peter Finkle had an idea on bringing the public into art under
GOALS AND ACTION ITEMS.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Arts Commission regular meeting of August 20, 2021
Chair Longshore made a correction to page 2, VII. PACK WORKPLAN a. Hub Artwork, second sentence, changing “fine” to “find”.
Commissioner Preskenis/Smith m/s to approve the minutes as corrected. Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed.
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
Peter Finkle/Ashland/Announced Shane Abrams’ public painting day at Ashland High School for the weekend of September 18th was postponed to the September 25, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sandy Friend/Ashland/Attended to hear updates to the MAP project.
V. LIAISON REPORTS
• Recruitment Update – welcome new members!
Commissioners new to the Public Arts Commission were welcomed and introduced.
• Council Liaison – Stephen Jensen
Councilor Jensen gave an update on council business.
• Community Development Liaison – Aaron Anderson
Mr. Anderson had no additional updates for the Commission.
• APRC Liaison – Jim Lewis (absent)
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Say Their Names Coalition
Chair Longshore offered to speak to their selection panel when it was formed. They were still working on the process and the proposals. Commissioner Preskenis added they were coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department on potential locations.
VII. PAC WORKPLAN
a. Hub Artwork
Jennifer Corio was in contact with her structural engineer and continuing to work on the Chinese characters.
The Commission went on to review photos of the plaque used for “Threshold”. Chair Longshore wanted the plaque installed the same time as the statue. Mr. Anderson would get a quote for plaques like the one used for “Threshold.” Commissioner Jensen explained the Commission could request additional funds from other areas in the budget if needed.
b. AHS Mural
The public painting project for the weekend of September 18th was postponed to September 25, 2021 due to weather. The was project was progressing with the expectation to reveal the mural in November.
VIII. PROJECT UPDATES
a. Masterworks Plaques
Shipping was an estimated 2-4 weeks from now.
Councilor Jenson and the Commission discussed protocol for responding to emailed requests for artist recommendations and mural regulation. The Commission went on to discuss unregulated public art that extended to fences and ways to formally recognize some as art. Commissioner Smith commented on the line between graffiti and art.
IX. GOALS AND ACTION ITEMS
a. Power of Public Art – Service Club Presentations
Chair Longshore’s first presentation was postponed. She would speak to OLLI October 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.
b. Promoting Art in Ashland and Connecting with Community
Commissioner Preskenis spoke to restarting the utility box project that Peter Finkle had proposed. She also suggested adding a non-officio member from Ashland High School.
The Commission discussed promoting public art through social media. Mr. Anderson would investigate what social media platforms the City authorized.
c. Public Art List – (creation of a new platform or improvement on current)
Commissioner Smith and Bloom met with Peter Finkle about creating a new platform called Public Art Archive. It would be in addition to the online story map. Mr. Anderson would research city policy on allowing links to the city website. Commissioner Smith would investigate the cost for the service.
d. Create a New Strategic Plan – Establish goals and objectives for moving forward
Chair Longshore asked what the Commission wanted to pursue regarding the strategic plan and what to do with the current plan. Commissioner Engelund thought there should be a strategic plan and the Commission should review the existing plan. He noted the second phase of the MAP project should move forward. Commissioner Smith supported starting a new plan but agreed with Commissioner Engelund that the MAP project should move forward. The Commission discussed dedicating a study session for strategic planning.
Commissioner Young explained community engagement was important but did not have a clear idea of what that looked like. Commissioner Preskenis reinforced community engagement.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Next Meeting: October 15, 2021