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Home My WebLink About01-11-2018 - CAC - Agenda Packet CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Civic Center Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Judy Chang, Chair Arlene Greer, Vice Chair Michelle Bendetti, Secretary Miriam Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine, Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Marie Little, Commissioner Staff Members: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician The City Arts Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the special meeting City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or thetherton@newportbeachca.gov. NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Services Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER II.ROLL CALL III.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The completion of the card is not required in order to address the City Arts Commission. If the optional sign-in card has been completed, it should be placed in the tray provided at the podium. The City Arts Commission of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community participation. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. IV.PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. City Arts Commission Meeting January 11, 2018 Page 2 V. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. City Arts Commissioners have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Arts Commission votes on the motion unless members of the City Arts Commission request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chair. A. Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 2017, City Arts Commission Meeting 1. Draft of the 12/14/2017 Minutes 01-11-2018 - CAC - 01 Draft Minutes.pdf B. Consent Calendar Items 2. Financial Report Review of financial information. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 02 Financial Report.pdf 3. Cultural Arts Activities Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 03 Cultural Arts Activities for December 2017.pdf VI. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 4. Appoint an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 2018 Newport Beach Art Exhibition Staff requests that Chair Chang appoint an ad hoc subcommittee tasked to plan and implement the 2018 Newport Beach Art Exhibition. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 04 Staff Report Appoint NBAE Ad Hoc Subcommittee.pdf 5. Proposal for Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula The Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve a proposal to stage Shakespeare performances by the Alchemy Theatre on the Balboa Peninsula in autumn 2018. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 05 Staff Report Proposal for Shakespeare on Balboa Peninsula.pdf City Arts Commission Meeting January 11, 2018 Page 3 6. City Arts Commission Support for OC River Park Presentation of the Film Tony Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve a proposal by Vice Chair Greer to sponsor a screening of the film Tony at Marina Park on February 22, 2018. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 06 Staff Report City Arts Commission Supports OC River Park Film Screening.pdf 7. Exhibition of Art in the Central Library Under the recommendation of the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee staff requests that the Arts Commission approve the work of artists Ed Olen, Agnes Schenk, Joe Cladis, and Raphaele Cohen-Bacry for display in the Central Library. 01-11-2018 - CAC - 07 Staff Report Exhibition of Art in the Central Library.pdf 01-11-2018 - CAC - 08 ATTACHMENT A - Ed Olen.pdf 01-11-2018 - CAC - 09 ATTACHMENT B - Agnes Schenk.pdf 01-11-2018 - CAC - 10 ATTACHMENT C - Joe Cladis.pdf 01-11-2018 - CAC - 11 ATTACHMENT D - Raphaele Cohen-Bacry.pdf B. Monthly Reports 8. Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Michelle Bendetti 9. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Judy Chang, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Miriam Baker 10. Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Judy Chang, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Michelle Bendetti VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comments are invited and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. IX. ADJOURNMENT DRAFT Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting MinutesThursday, December 14, 2017 Regular Meeting – 5:00 PMCity Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:02 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Arlene Greer, Vice Chair Miriam Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine, Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Marie Little, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Judy Chang, Chair Michelle Bendetti, Secretary Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rick Stein, Arts Orange County, reviewed the process for selecting the artwork for Phase III of the Sculpture Garden. The photography contest, social media, and events in the Park will maintain public momentum for the exhibit. Currently, Phase IV is planned to open in Autumn 2018, if approved by the City Council. Temporary art installations are the current trend in public art, and Newport Beach's Sculpture Garden is on the cutting edge. Vice Chair Greer appreciated all the support and efforts to light Burnt Matchstick. Commissioner Divine stated the sculptures in the Sculpture Garden have a feel-good, family-oriented approach. She thanked Arts OC for their assistance with the Sculpture Garden. V. Susan Cramer advised that the Minutes for the October meeting omitted her comments regarding Pacific Symphony. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of the October 26, 2017 City Arts Commission Meeting 1. Draft of 10/26/2017 Minutes Vice Chair Greer reported that the first sentence of her comments on page 3 of the Minutes refers to the Baroque Music Festival. 1 Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Page 2 Commissioner Little indicated the motion to approve $7,500 for the Newport Beach Film Festival should include her vote in favor of the motion. Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner Baker, and carried (5-0-0- 2) to approve the draft Minutes for the meeting of October 26, 2017 as amended. AYES: Greer, Baker, Divine, Glabman, Little NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang, Bendetti B. Consent Calendar Items 2. Financial Report -Review of financial information. Library Services Director Hetherton reported a deposit of $25,500 from the Cultural Arts Grants Program into the programming budget. Professional services expenses are within budget even with the expenses for lighting Burnt Matchstick. Honorariums for the Sculpture Exhibit have been paid. Sufficient funds are available for planned activities. 3. Cultural Arts Activities -Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. Library Services Director Hetherton advised that Chip Fesko's work is on display at Central Library. Phyllis Paxton's work will be on display beginning in January 2018. In response to Commissioner Glabman's inquiries, Library Services Director Hetherton stated Council Policy I-13 funds were utilized to buy real property for the new fire station. Proceeds from the sale of the current fire station property will not reimburse the I-13 funds because Policy I-13 has been eliminated. The program whereby 2 percent of developer fees support cultural arts facilities has been abolished. The City Arts Commission could suggest the Council reinstate funding for cultural arts. Commissioners as individual residents can speak to Council Members on the subject. Motion made by Commissioner Glabman, seconded by Commissioner Divine, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Greer, Baker, Divine, Glabman, Little NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang, Bendetti VI. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 4. Appoint an Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Art at the Library – Staff requests that the Chair appoint an ad hoc 2 Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Page 3 subcommittee to review and recommend art for display in the Central Library gallery space. Vice Chair Greer related Chair Chang's appointment of herself, Vice Chair Greer and Commissioner Baker to an Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee. 5. Appoint a Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 2018 Spring/Summer Concert Series – Staff requests that the Chair appoint an ad hoc subcommittee to review and recommend performers for the 2018 spring/summer concert series. Vice Chair Greer related Chair Chang's appointment of herself, Vice Chair Greer and Commissioner Bendetti to a Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee. 6. Sculpture Exhibition Photography Contest – Staff requests approval for a proposal for a photography contest intended to create further interest in the Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition. Commissioner Glabman reported the subcommittee suggested a Sculpture Exhibition Photography Contest to engage the public. News releases regarding the contest can include rules and examples of appropriate entries. Winning photographs may be published in the Pilot, and winning photographers will receive dinner at a local restaurant. Library Services Director Hetherton advised that the Pilot has agreed to publish the winning entries. Examples of entries can also be placed on the website. Vice Chair Greer suggested the City Arts Commission's official photograph be taken in front of Sculpture Garden artwork and published on the website and social media as a means to feature the Sculpture Garden. Library Services Director Hetherton offered to promote the contest in libraries and email blasts. Staff suggests submissions be accepted January 1 through March 1. Staff is reluctant to allow the public to vote on winners because there is no way to ensure individuals vote only once. Motion made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Glabman, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve the Sculpture Exhibition Photography Contest. AYES: Greer, Baker, Divine, Glabman, Little NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang, Bendetti 7. Proposal for Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula – The Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve a proposal to stage Shakespeare performances on the Balboa Peninsula in autumn 2018. Library Services Director Hetherton reported the City Arts Commission can utilize the Balboa Performing Arts Theatre Foundation Fund to provide performing arts on the Balboa 3 Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Page 4 Peninsula. The City Manager has previously indicated he would ask City Council to approve expenditure of funds for a compelling program developed by the City Arts Commission. Commissioner Glabman has given staff the names of four potential vendors for performances of Shakespeare. Of the four, Alchemy Theatre is the most viable vendor because of cost, logistics, and availability. Alchemy Theatre can provide costumes, sets, and crew. The City Arts Commission will likely have to contract for sound engineering. Alchemy Theatre has quoted a cost of $7,000 for two performances, one tragedy and one comedy, in Newport Beach at the end of September or beginning of October. Based on the cost, good reputation of Alchemy Theatre, and fulfillment of Charter requirements, Library Services Director Hetherton believed this is a good program to recommend for funding. Alchemy Theatre's performances are professional. In response to questions, Library Services Director Hetherton suggested holding performances in Peninsula Park or Marina Park. Peninsula Park may be the better choice because the area is flat and has parking and nearby restaurants. He will provide Commissioners with information about Alchemy Theatre. If the program is successful, it can be repeated for several years at a reasonable cost. Commissioners concurred with viewing facilities at Peninsula Park and reviewing Alchemy Theatre information and performances prior to the January meeting. Jim Mosher remarked that if the program continues for several years, the City Arts Commission should consider a variety of performances. B. Monthly Reports 8. Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee -- Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Michelle Bendetti Commissioner Glabman had nothing further to report. VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Vice Chair Greer requested a January agenda item regarding a partnership with OC River Park for a screening of the documentary "Tony" and subsequent panel discussion of homelessness in Marina Park in February 2018. There is no cost to the City Arts Commission. In addition, appointment of a Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee is needed in order to begin planning the June 2018 Art Exhibition. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jim Mosher hoped the goals of new ad hoc subcommittees for Art in Public Places and Performing Arts will be to make more recommendations than they have spots to fill so that the City Arts Commission will have choices. He suggested an agenda item to approve an artist or artists for exhibition in the Central Library during March and April 2018. 4 Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Page 5 Vice Chair Greer clarified that there is a list of artists wishing to exhibit in Central Library. Library Services Director Hetherton added that the artist scheduled for March had withdrawn. He has several applications for the Art in Public Places subcommittee to review. In reply to a Commissioner's question, Library Services Director Hetherton explained that anyone in the community may submit an application to exhibit their artwork through the website. There is no age limit. Vice Chair Greer recalled prior discussions concerning a separate area of the Newport Beach Art Exhibition for high school art. IX. ADJOURNMENT – 5:59 P.M. Vice Chair Greer adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m. 5 Cultural Arts Division 2017-2018 As of December 21, 2017 ACCT # ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES Programming 95,000 07/06 Alliant Insurane 1,885 93,115 Pacific Symphony Concert 07/06 Alliant Insurane 1,715 91,400 Other Summer Concerts 07/06 Jason Weeks 3,500 87,900 Flashback Heart Attack 07/06 Triskelion Events 2,559 85,341 Flashback Heart Attack 07/14 Pacific Symphony 50,000 35,341 Pacific Symphony Concert 08/06 Mauser Matthew 3,250 32,091 Tijuana Dogs 08/06 Triskelion Events 2,559 29,532 Tijuana Dogs 08/04 Signature Party Rental 720 28,812 Chairs 08/11 Lyons Security 293 28,519 Concert Security 08/18 Cyprus College 5,000 23,519 Night Shift 08/11 Bungalow Restaurant 750 22,769 Art Exhibition 09/15 Staff Overtime 1,430 21,339 Summer Concerts 10/20 LATimes 165 21,174 Advertising 10/20 ABM 640 20,534 Addl hrs request-all events 10/27 Pacific Symphony 250 20,284 PSYE Honorarium (Sculpture) 11/02 Signature Party Rental 448 19,836 Sculpture Garden Event 25,000 11/17 Transfer from Grants 44,836 TOTAL 44,836 Professional Services 40,000 07/14 Ross Brian Lloyd 100 39,900 Monthly Storage July 07/24 Display 4,605 35,295 Cows4Camp De-Installation 08/04 Dinwiddie Events 1,491 33,804 Pacific Symphony Concert 08/11 TAVD Visual Asst 104 33,700 Transcription of Minutes 09/22 TAVD Visual Asst 290 33,410 Transcription of Minutes 09/22 TAVD Visual Asst 248 33,162 Transcription of Minutes 10/13 City of Newport Beach 1,102 32,060 Security @ Concert Sept 10/13 City of Newport Beach 1,259 30,801 Security @ Concert July 10/13 City of Newport Beach 1,870 28,931 Security @ Concert PS 10/06 ABM 560 28,371 Cleaning @ Concerts July 10/06 Crown Building Services 656 27,715 Cleaning Carlson Statue 10/06 TAVD Visual Asst 117 27,598 Transcription of Minutes 10/20 ABM 350 27,248 Cleaning @ Art in the Park 10/30 ABM 215 27,033 Sculpture Garden Opening 11/03 Dinwiddie Events 1,358 25,675 Sculpture Garden Opening 11/10 ABM 320 25,355 Cleaning @ Concert Aug 11/17 Display 3,310 22,045 Transportation TOTAL 22,045 City Grants 40,000 11/17 Transfer to Programming 25,500 14,500 12/08 Balboa Island Improvement 1,000 13,500 12/08 Chuck Jones Center 1,000 12,500 TOTAL 12,500 1/3/2018 1 of 2 Cultural Arts Division 2017-2018 As of December 21, 2017 ACCT # ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES Scuplture Garden 100,000 (Contract Art Services) 08/22 Arts OC 5,000 95,000 09/15 Crawley, Luke 2,500 92,500 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Petersson, B 1,750 90,750 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Markessinis, D 2,250 88,500 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Charzewski, J 1,500 87,000 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Capps, K 2,500 84,500 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Irish, G 2,150 82,350 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Hamilton, E 2,550 79,800 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Lt Mustardseed 2,500 77,300 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/15 Warren Techentin Arch 2,500 74,800 Phase II Honorarium (2nd half) 09/25 Arts OC 20,848 53,952 Phase II De-installation 10/20 Gray, C.R. 2,750 51,202 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Debold, C 2,250 48,952 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Boyer, D 1,675 47,277 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Lobykin, O 3,000 44,277 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Rieman, S 1,641 42,636 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Merigian, J. 2,134 40,503 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Quinlan, S 3,000 37,503 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Unnasch, K 3,000 34,503 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) 10/20 Vader, P 3,000 31,503 Phase III Honorarium (1st half) TOTAL 31,503 1/3/2018 2 of 2 TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission FROM: Library Services Department Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director 949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for December 2017 Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition Photography Contest: To encourage the public awareness of the Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition, the City Arts Commission is sponsoring a photography contest. Visitors to the Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition are encouraged to submit photographs of the works on display, and/or photographs depicting interaction with the sculptures. Full details are available at http://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/library-services/cultural- arts/photo-contest. Burnt Matchstick: City staff and artist Karl Unnasch collaborated to light Burnt Matchstick. Public Works staff connected the piece to electrical power and the artist installed lights in the piece on December 11. 1 of 2 Central Library Gallery Exhibition, Mixed Media Collages by Phyllis Paxton, January 8 -March 2, 2018: The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents an exhibition by mixed media artist Phyllis Paxton. While living in Paris in the 1980’s, Paxton was working in watercolors and acrylics, and combined this interest with her graphic arts background. Her work with in the advertising industry had kindled a desire to blend traditional art with the calls to action and emotional appeals of advertising posters. As Paxton explored Paris, she became fascinated with peeling posters on the corners and walls of the city. She felt that artists working in this field were free from restrictive academic boundaries and able to explore colors and themes chosen in the hope of attracting viewers. Weather had worn them into peeling layers, exposing fragments advertising everything from nightclubs and theater to sports. They seemed almost to breed in layers that made Paxton feel like an archeologist as she peeled off strips and fragments to use in her paintings. After photographing the walls, the artist took pieces of paper to her studio where she soaked and separated them, revealing previously hidden layers that sparked fresh directions for her. Traveling through Europe added more variations in colors and styles. At Phyllis Paxton’s studio, she utilized them in collages, adding emphasis with fragments of slogans or brand names in varied typographies. Paxton uses fragments and sometimes larger sections that she blends with her own acrylics to form a coherent hybrid of traditional art with modern graphics, Paxton’s intent was to bring to the viewer a sense of the emotions that the posters had tried over the seasons to stir in passersby’s. Her love of Paris and other great cities of Europe, combined with her graphic arts experiences, have led her to develop a unique painting style. The layers of Phyllis Paxton’s paintings are like the complex layers of these historic cities. As layers are peeled away, these remnants from urban landscapes provide fresh appeals to our senses. The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours, January 8 through March 2, 2018. Central Library Gallery Exhibitions: The following artists have been approved by the City Arts Commission to display their work in the Central Library gallery space: INSTALL DE-INSTALL ARTIST 03/05/2018 05/04/2018 TBD 05/07/2018 07/06/2018 James Strombotne 07/09/2018 09/07/2018 Diana Blaisure 09/10/2018 11/02/2018 Iriet Peshkess 11/05/2018 01/04/2019 Diana Ghoukassian 01/07/2019 03/04/2019 Gianne De Genevraye 2 of 2 TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission FROM: Library Services Department Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director 949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton TITLE: Appoint an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 2018 Newport Beach Art Exhibition RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests that Chair Chang appoint an Ad Hoc Subcommittee tasked to plan and implement the 2018 Newport Beach Art Exhibition. DISCUSSION: Ad hoc subcommittees are appointed in City government to evaluate and report on a particular issue or subject relevant to that commission. The committee must be comprised of three members or less to avoid a quorum of the City Arts Commission. The committee then brings their recommendation to the City Arts Commission for review and approval. Once that committee has completed its work, the committee disbands. The Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee shall meet to review submissions and select art for display in the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. Commissioners also plan the staging of the art and the event reception. NOTICING: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Arts Commission considers the item). TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission FROM: Library Services Department Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director 949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton TITLE: Proposal for Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula RECOMMENDATION: The Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve a proposal to stage Shakespeare performances by the Alchemy Theatre on the Balboa Peninsula in autumn 2018. DISCUSSION: In May 2015, prior to dissolution, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation distributed their remaining assets, $175,000, to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation with the stipulation that the City Arts Commission use the money for staging performing arts in the City of Newport Beach with a preference to the Balboa Village. The Newport Beach Arts Foundation turned these funds over to the City of Newport Beach for City Arts Commission programming in June 2015. Accessing these funds requires City Council approval. In order to access these funds, the Shakespeare on the Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee has developed a plan to stage a performance in autumn 2018 at a venue on the Balboa Peninsula. Staff will submit this funding request to the City Manager for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget. The committee has identified Alchemy Theatre as the most suitable vendor. The committee evaluated three other companies: the New Swan Theatre, Shakespeare by the Sea, and Shakespeare OC. The New Swan Theater has stated that the cost and logistics of staging a performance off site are prohibitive. Shakespeare by the Sea is unable to stage performances at any time other than the summer. The Recreation Department has requested that the City Arts Commission stage the performance in the fall or spring due to traffic and parking congestion on the Peninsula during the summer months. Shakespeare OC had expressed some initial interest in a collaboration with the City Arts Commission, but have not responded to requests for a meeting. Alchemy Theatre, based in Santa Ana, is a small yet active theatre company that has staged Shakespeare performances in Huntington Beach’s Central Park, and other venues, including the Fullerton College Sculpture Garden, and the Westminster Community Playhouse. In addition to live performances, Alchemy also engages in community and educational outreach, and professional leadership programs, including apprenticeships, internships, and mentoring that allow theatre practitioners at all levels of experience to explore all parts of the process. The Alchemy Actors Academy provides workshops, intensive residencies, and private coaching for new and experienced 1 of 2 actors. Alchemy also supports new works development in the form of readings and workshops to assist playwrights and composers in bringing new works to the public. Mr. Jeff Lowe, founding ensemble member of Alchemy Theatre Company, stated the cost of staging a performance on the Balboa Peninsula at $3,500.00 per performance. Ideally, Alchemy would present two performances, a tragedy and a comedy, staged on successive evenings, as Shakespeare by the Sea did when the City contracted them for live Shakespeare performances in the past. City staff and Alchemy have identified October 6 and 7, 2018, as potential dates, with Peninsula Park as a potential venue. Additional costs include sound engineering, portable restrooms, insurance, and marketing, estimated at $8,500.00. Alchemy will provide sets, staging, and costumes. Staff estimates that the total cost of the proposed event is $15,500. Pending City Arts Commission approval, staff will ask the City Manager to include funds from the Balboa Performing Arts Theatre Foundation in the Cultural Arts budget for fiscal year 2018/19. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Arts Commission considers the item). 2 of 2 TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission FROM: Library Services Department Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director 949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton TITLE: City Arts Commission Support for OC River Park Presentation of the Film Tony RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve a proposal by Vice Chair Greer to sponsor a screening of the film Tony at Marina Park on February 22, 2018. DISCUSSION: Orange Coast River Park, Inc., a 501(c)3, in conjunction with the Newport Beach Arts Foundation and the Newport Beach Film Festival, is screening a presentation of the film, Tony, at the Marina Park Recreation Center on February 22, 2018, at 7 p.m. Orange Coast River Park has invited the City Arts Commission to sponsor the event. City Arts Commission sponsorship will enable staff to market and promote the event, and to waive applicable fees for the use of City facilities. The film, which deals with a first person account of homelessness, is quite timely, considering the impact of recent events upon the homeless encamped along the Santa Ana River, the plight of the homeless in Orange County, and the challenges faced by communities as they deal with this issue. After the film, representatives of various government and NGO entities, including the Newport Beach Police Department, will participate in a panel discussion. Tony, the subject of the film, will also be present at the screening and discussion. The screening is free to the public. NOTICING: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Arts Commission considers the item). TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission FROM: Library Services Department Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director 949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton TITLE: Exhibition of Art in the Central Library RECOMMENDATION: Under the recommendation of the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee staff requests that the Arts Commission approve the work of artists Ed Olen, Agnes Schenk, Joe Cladis, and Raphaele Cohen-Bacry for display in the Central Library. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: No funding requirement. DISCUSSION: The City of Newport Beach maintains two exhibit spaces at the Central Library. The Lobby Gallery in the Central Library has approximately 38 feet of linear wall space designed for two-dimensional pieces of art. Additionally, artists may apply to exhibit three-dimensional works in the two display cabinets added to the lobby of Central Library in 2010. The display cases are approximately 24” high x 24” deep x 24” wide. Artists who want their work considered for display submit a completed Application for Review and Consideration of Art. The Library Services Director manages the gallery space. The City Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee meets periodically to review artist's submissions; and notifies artists by mail of acceptance. Staff arranges the hanging of the art. Attachment A: Examples of Ed Olen’s work. Attachment B: Examples of Agnes Schenk’s work Attachment C: Examples of Joe Cladis’ work. Attachment D: Examples of Raphaele Cohen-Bacry’s work NOTICING: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Arts Commission considers the item). ATTACHMENT A: Samples of Ed Olen's work Sobier Photo Project The Sobier Photo Project from celebrated photographer, Ed Olen. Olen has traveled to Haiti with The Heart of Hollywood Foundation onyearlymissiontrips since 2012.For the past three years the organization has focused on the village of Sobier, whichwasparticularly devastatedbythe2010earthquake. Olenalways photographs histrips,buthisyearhedecidedtotry somethingnew.With thehelpof strategic and handmadeprops,Olenjuxtaposes acultureof wealthagainst acommunity of need. "It's the village that is being overlooked, " Olen says, "So I decided to do this series to bring attention to them." Olen captures the unique personalities of his subjects, creating striking images that demand attention and evoke reaction. "This village is among the most ravaged we've seen in Haiti, " Olen says, "It's third world poverty 75 minutes from Miami." TheHeartof HollywoodFoundationhasbegunconstructionon aclinic forthecommunity,projected to be completed this Spring. "Now we want to focus on a well for fresh water because it's a 2+hour roundtrip for them to get fresh water every day." Olen spent 10 years shooting food and fashion for local luxury lifestyle publication, Coast Magazine, and currently freelances inthegreaterOrangeCounty and LosAngeles areas. A T T A C H M E N T A : S a m p l e s o f E d O l e n ' s w o r k A T T A C H M E N T A : S a m p l e s o f E d O l e n ' s w o r k 1 wi s a I W A S A� D A S lf l A w ATTACHMENT A: Samples of Ed Olen's work A T T A C H M E N T A : S a m p l e s o f E d O l e n ' s w o r k A T T A C H M E N T A : S a m p l e s o f E d O l e n ' s w o r k A T T A C H M E N T A : S a m p l e s o f E d O l e n ' s w o r k A T T A C H M E N T B : S a m p l e s o f A g n e s S c h e n k ' s w o r k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amples of Agnes Schenk's work ATTACHMENT B: Samples of Agnes Schenk's work A T T A C H M E N T B : S a m p l e s o f A g n e s S c h e n k ' s w o r k ATTACHMENT C: Samples of Joe Cladis' work Joe Cladis Illustration Artist's Statement - OC Coast Print Series OC Coast are a series of prints that depict iconic locations along the coast of Orange Connty. They use a colorful geometric style along with a bit of whimsy to capture each location's personality. Creating these prints are a labor of love for the artist and he believes people would enjoy them on display in the Newport Beach Library. They will be in 3 different sizes: 12' x 18': 16" x 24" and 20" x 30".. The 7 Prints Balboa Island - So many wonderful houses and establishments woven together on such a tiny island. It's culture is laid-back, community based and completely unique. Big CdM - Not only fun in the SWl but also fun when the snn goes down. I love idea like of the grand houses on Ocean Avenue overseeing it all. Newport Beach - The peninsula, fun zone, boardwalk and pier are just a part of what makes Newport Beach so amazing. It's always a beehive of fun and activity. Crystal Cove - Rich with a cultural history that goes back a century. What makes it special to me is the combination of nature and humanity co-existing in a peaceful harmony. Laguna Beach - Dozens of secluded beaches along with majestic hills that are crisscrossed by funky roads and houses. With all of it energized by an artistic spirit and bohemian lifestyle. Back Bay - A natural treasure full of birds, fish, mammals and more. I like to think of the people who love Back Bay as being part of the bay's ecosystem. Little CdM- An intimate beach, alive with the best tide-pools in Orange County. Even though it's a wonderful place for family's to enjoy I have always felt that there is a wild side to it. A T T A C H M E N T C : S a m p l e s o f J o e C l a d i s ' w o r k “LAGUNA BEACH” “LITTLE CORONA” A T T A C H M E N T C : S a m p l e s o f J o e C l a d i s ' w o r k “NEWPORT BEACH” “CRYSTAL COVE” A T T A C H M E N T C : S a m p l e s o f J o e C l a d i s ' w o r k “BALBOA ISLAND” “BIG CORONA” A T T A C H M E N T C : S a m p l e s o f J o e C l a d i s ' w o r k “BACK BAY” A T T A C H M E N T D : S a m p l e s o f R a p h a e l e C o h e n - B a c r y ' s w o r k A T T A C H M E N T D : S a m p l e s o f R a p h a e l e C o h e n - B a c r y ' s w o r k ATTACHMENT D: Samples of Raphaele Cohen-Bacry's work