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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2019 Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting Packet CITY OF GILROY ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (“In partnership with City Council, the Arts & Culture Commission promotes the Arts in the Gilroy community.”) REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2019 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 AGENDA 1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204/shawna.freels@cityofgilroy.org PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES: During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not required, to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to the Secretary BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the Commission on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a speaker’s slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the item. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Arts & Culture Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Department at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org” In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Department at (408) 846-0460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) 2 Mission Statement: “To be an advocate for cultural and artistic activities in the Gilroy Community. To build bridges and promote communication through cultural and artistic opportunities for all individuals, thereby improving the quality of life in our city.” I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. SECRETARY'S REPORT IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. INTRODUCTIONS A. New Arts and Culture Commissioner Wendy Sue Kissa VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Development of a Gilroy 150th Anniversary Celebration Logo 1. Staff Report: Shawna Freels, City Clerk 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Consideration of the development of a 150th Anniversary celebration logo. B. Recommend Public Art Committee applicant to City Council 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion to approve to recommend Public Art Committee applicant(s) to City Council for appointment. X. OLD BUSINESS A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and vote for the selection of Arts and Culture Commission Chair and Vice-chair. 3 B. Appoint Arts and Culture Commissioner to serve on General Plan Advisory Committee 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and select Arts and Culture Commissioner to serve as representative to General Plan Advisory Committee. C. Selection of 2019 Retreat Date 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and vote for a 2019 Arts and Culture Commission retreat date. D. Arts and Culture Commission Representative(s) to serve on Public Art Committee 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and select representative(s) from the Arts and Culture Commission to serve on the Public Art Committee. E. Commission Work Plan and Strategic Plan Update 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive report and update the Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan and Strategic Plan. F. Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Motion and approve any Arts and Culture Commission related training expenditures. XI. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE XII. GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE A. Gilroy Center for the Arts Monthly Report XIII. STAFF REPORTS 4 A. Recreation Arts and Museum Report 1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Receive and comment XIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS XV. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related) XVI. STAFF COMMENTS XVII. ADJOURNMENT XVIII. FUTURE MEETINGS March 12, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. XIX. Recreation Staff Reports CITY OF GILROY ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (“In partnership with City Council, the Arts & Culture Commission promotes the Arts in the Gilroy community.”) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2019 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 MINUTES 1 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission was called to order by Chair Amanda Rudeen at 5:38 PM. II. FLAG SALUTE III. SECRETARY'S REPORT The packet was posted on the City's website on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:11 a.m. and the Agenda was posted in the Public Notice cabinet at 9:21 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Amanda Rudeen Chair Present Barbara Bottini Vice Chair Present Nancy Fierro Commissioner Present Marika Somorjai Commissioner Present Maricela Andrade Commissioner Absent Bruce Morasca Commissioner Absent IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 13, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Vice Chair Barbara Bottini to approve the November meeting minutes, Chair Rudeen Seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. RESULT: ANNOUNCED V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Nancy Fierro to approve agenda, Vice Chair Barbara Bottini Seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. VI. INTRODUCTIONS None 4.A Packet Pg. 5 Communication: January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) 2 VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS None VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission Adam Henig informed the Commission they will need to vote on the selection of the Commissions Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission. Barbara Bottini recommended Chair Amanda Rudeen should continue her position as Chair. Chair Rudeen stated she will no longer be a part of Arts and Culture Commission because she was recently appointed to the Planning Commission. Chair Rudeen recommended Commissioner Fierro as the Chair. Fierro stated she is looking into another committee. Motion made by Bottini to postpone Chair and Vice Chair selection until February meeting, motion seconded by Rudeen. Motion passed 4-0-0. B. Arts and Culture Commission Representative(s) to serve on Public Art Committee Staff member Henig informed the commission that Commissioners Bruce Morasca and Sally Amendariz were the Arts and Culture Commission's representatives to the Public Art Committee (PAC). Henig mentioned the representative(s) could commit to either one or four year terms. When Chair Rudeen asked if any commission members would be interested in being the representative for PAC, no responses were received. Motion was made by Rudeen to postpone Public Art Committee Representative(s) until February meeting, motion seconded by Bottini. Motions passed 4-0-0. C. Appoint Arts and Culture Commissioner to serve on General Plan Advisory Committee 4.A Packet Pg. 6 Communication: January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) 3 Vice Chair Bottini informed the commission the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is in need of an Arts and Culture Commission representative. The GPAC hears reports from consultants that advise the City of their General Plan and provides guidance and input during the process to ensure there is community input. The GPAC has not held any recent meetings. No one expressed interest to serve as a representative on GPAC. Motion was made by Chair Rudeen to postpone General Plan Advisory Committee representative appointing to the February meeting, motion seconded by Bottini. Motion passed 4-0-0. D. Selection of 2019 Retreat Date Staff member Henig stated the Commission needs to decide when it will hold its annual retreat to discuss future commission plans and projects. Chair Rudeen recommended the Commission postpone selection of a date until the next meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Fierro to postpone the 2019 Retreat Date to the February meeting, motion seconded by Commissioner Somorjai. Motion passed 4-0-0. E. Public Art Committee Budget Recommendations for Next Budget Cycle Henig informed the ACC that the PAC is recommending a fiscal year budget of $5,000 for maintenance repairs and graffiti abatement of current public art collection. The committee also recommended a fiscal year budget of $5,000 to $7,000 to bring a piece of public art to City Plaza. This would be a lent art piece and would cover installation and insurance should something happen to art piece. The committee also requested to continue to receive the $1,000 training budget. Staff member Bryce Atkins assured the Commission the $1,000 training budget is given to each Commission and Committee. Motion was made by Rudeen to approve the PAC budget recommendation as is, motion was seconded by Bottini. Motion passed 4-0-0. X. OLD BUSINESS 4.A Packet Pg. 7 Communication: January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) 4 A. 1962 : Provide Budget Input for Commission Related Items for Upcoming Budget Cycle Budget Manager Atkins was present to receive input from Commission. Commissioner Fierro stated she reviewed events/seminars for commission members to attend and created a spreadsheet with organization name, website, notes with information about organization and upcoming event dates with fees if applicable. Atkins noted that her proposal pertains to the training budget. Commissioners did not recommend new budget items. B. Commission Work Plan and Strategic Plan Update Staff member Henig informed the Committee the current plan has not been updated since the last meeting. Vice Chair Bottini suggested at the retreat the subcommittees be updated. Commissioner Somorjai mentioned she has yet to meet with Kevin Heath regarding the Gilroy Center for the Arts. No other input was provided. C. Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures Staff member Henig mentioned $19.69 spent on commissioner business cards. He asked if committee has more items they'd like to participate in and use the remaining training budget funds. Commission had no comments. XI. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE No updates. XII. GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE A. Report from Kevin Heath, Gilroy Arts Alliance Executive Director Report attached. Commissioner Fierro stated the Gilroy Arts Alliance Facebook page has more information of their upcoming events. XIII. STAFF REPORTS A. Report by Adam Henig, Recreation Manager Henig mentioned the spring play auditions will be in February for Mary Poppins. City Council has approved Weston Miles Architects of Morgan Hill for the construction drawings and cost estimates for the Gilroy Center for the Arts. The Gilroy Museum is doing monthly walking tours downtown and has just entered into a MOU with the City. Staff member Henig reminded the Commission to inform him ahead of time if they will not be attending the monthly meeting. XIV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS Student representative Sabina from GECA informed the commission of the school clubs current list of events/activities. The Indian Dance Club is working on talent show choreography. MECHA hosted a painting event at school. The Drama Club is 4.A Packet Pg. 8 Communication: January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) 5 collaborating with the Film Club to create short story films. And the Art Club is currently working on creating a mural. XV. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related) Chair Rudeen informed the commission she was appointed to the Planning Commission so this is her last meeting with the Arts and Culture Commission. Chair Rudeen also mentioned the commission could partner with the GECA Film Club to create a video in correspondence with the Strategic Plan. XVI. STAFF COMMENTS None XVII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Rudeen adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. XVIII. FUTURE MEETINGS February 12, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. Vanessa Arteaga, Recreation Department Recording Secretary 4.A Packet Pg. 9 Communication: January 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Development of a Gilroy 150th Anniversary Celebration Logo Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Shawna Freels Recommendation: Consideration of the development of a 150th Anniversary celebration logo. Background The City of Gilroy celebrates our 150th sesquicentennial anniversary in 2020. The Mayor will be presenting to the Commission the concept of development of a 150th celebration logo. 9.A Packet Pg. 10 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Recommend Public Art Committee applicant to City Council Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion to approve to recommend Public Art Committee applicant(s) to City Council for appointment. Per the Public Art Policy, the Arts and Culture Commission nominates Public Art Committee applicants to the City Council for appointment. “The members shall be chosen for their demonstrated background in fundraising, art education or expertise in the visual arts, public art, art management, architecture and related design professions, art history, art criticism, or arts advocacy.” Currently, there are three seats vacant on the Public Art Committee. At least one of the seats is designated to the Arts and Culture Commission. City of Gilroy Application for Public Art Committee Appointment · First Name: Otmar Last Name: Alvarado · Are you a registered voter within the City limits? Yes · List your qualifications for this appointment: I am an avid patron of the arts, who has a keen eye for emerging artists. I am a photographer with an understanding of the history of art and how a variety of mediums, both traditional and not, can be used to show the individuality of the artist and evoke emotions from the viewer. 9.B Packet Pg. 11 · List any service to the community including any prior appointments. I have worked the Garlic Festival a few years non consecutively, and being a full-time student I haven't had as much time as I would have liked to do more. I am hoping that this could give me an opportunity to serve my community. · What are your goals while serving on this committee? How would you contribute to enhance the visual environment within the city and provide our residents with the opportunity to live with Public Art? I would make sure that I keep an eye out for artists. I believe that public art should embrace not only the future but also the past. It's essential to bring together a community through art that transcends boundaries. I think Gilroy could create an artistic atmosphere that could rival even larger cities. For example, through the organization of local artistic events perhaps each one catering to a specific age demographic. · Why are you the most qualified to serve on this committee? I have a passion for art and understand the value of the emotion it can evoke. I also love my community and would want to see it expand culturally and progress to a point where Gilroy could be considered an artistic mecca. Attachments: 1. Saldana Federico - redacted 9.B Packet Pg. 12 C'N City of Gilroy Application 1Wfor Public Art Committee Appointment note: applicants will be interviewed by the Arts and Culture Commission, with recommendation to the City Council for final interview and appointment) Name* ' A t G o C- Cc i a Phone number(s)1 email address` Are you a registered voter within the City limits? Yes No Phvsical Address *: List your qualifications for this appointment: e k2c.1 . 1/!216 ? i/ r`G, i h Cs7ll i( SCt C7C C< /C6S e- i zVl ^' i t b' L = ...._..,_..._.....yYte;_._ pJCPY' c r+ s' , 0. List any service to the community including any Prior appointments:r 1 ' l2 1/D tA n I1 G r- e- l r I Cis -G cLCrh r -- T What are your goals while serving on this committee and how would you contribute to enhance the visual environment within the city and provide our residents with the opportunity to live with Public Art? T ('V O (, k 6 1 L< e 4-0. C re,-,-f-e C a w CI Why are you the most qualified to serve on this committee? tv (11 Lz S o Jvt IA Vx G r,_ _ s _%rL C, z All Committee applications are a public record. Mail or email your application to: Shawna Freels, City Cleric City of Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilrov, CA 95020 shawna.freels((bci.ailroy.ca. us S The Citiy of Gilroy accepts applications at any time and will keep them on file for one year 9.B.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Saldana Federico - redacted (2019 : Recommend Public Art Committee applicant to City Council) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and vote for the selection of Arts and Culture Commission Chair and Vice-chair. Executive Summary At the beginning of the calendar year, the Arts and Culture Commission will motion to select a chair and vice-chair to serve for a one year term during the 2019 calendar year. The chair’s main function is to preside over the commission meeting and work with the staff liaison to build the upcoming meeting agenda. If the chair is not present, the vice- chair will be the presiding officer. 10.A Packet Pg. 14 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Appoint Arts and Culture Commissioner to serve on General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and select Arts and Culture Commissioner to serve as representative to General Plan Advisory Committee. Executive Summary The Arts and Culture Commission shall replace their outgoing General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) representative, Barbara Bottini, who termed out on December 31, 2018. The Commission can appoint one member of its body GPAC, a 30-member body that is providing input and guidance to the City throughout the General Plan update process to ensure that the interests and values of the community are well represented in the City's new General Plan. 10.B Packet Pg. 15 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Selection of 2019 Retreat Date Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and vote for a 2019 Arts and Culture Commission retreat date. Executive Summary The Arts and Culture Commission will decide when and where to host its annual commission retreat for 2019. In 2018, the Commission co -hosted its annual retreat in March with the Public Art Committee in the Council Chambers. In 2017, the Commission hosted its retreat in April on a Saturday morning at the Willey Cultural Center. 10.C Packet Pg. 16 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Arts and Culture Commission Representative(s) to serve on Public Art Committee Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and select representative(s) from the Arts and Culture Commission to serve on the Public Art Committee. Executive Summary Per the Public Art Policy, the Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) shall have “at least one, but no more than two” members to serve on the Public Art Committee (PAC). Among their duties, appointees are expected to keep apprise the PAC about ACC business. The length of an appointee’s term on PAC coincides with their term on ACC. 10.D Packet Pg. 17 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Commission Work Plan and Strategic Plan Update Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Receive report and update the Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan and Strategic Plan. PROJECT PROCESS/KEY TASKS DELIVERABLES IN NEXT 12 MONTHS Update Strategic Plan Subcommittee: Bruce Morasca, Amanda Rudeen Update the plan by doing the following: · Finalize dates of when all projects will be completed · Modify projects that are no longer doable or in operation (i.e., “Art Passport”) Award for art-supporting business/recipient Subcommittee: Barbara Bottini, Nancy Fierro · Work with Chamber of Commerce to develop an art champion award recipient component for a community award ceremony Expand community outreach for arts related events and programs Subcommittee: Marika Somoraji, Marcella Andrade · Work with Welcome Center to connect arts with city’s tourism industry · See if schools/college can help produce an arts promotion video · Collaborate 10.E Packet Pg. 18 more with GAA · Use GAA contacts to post ACC/PAC updates · Be provided a monthly report on a consistent basis · Increase usage of social media; invite city’s PIO to meeting to come up with ideas · Recruit high school representative from Gilroy High 10.E Packet Pg. 19 Short Term Goals - Table 1 Goals Objectives Proposed Outcomes Timelines Comments 2010 Strategic Plan presented to community · 2010 Strategic Plan presented to Gilroy City Council · Coordinate a Roundtable Forum · 2010 Strategic Plan reviewed by Gilroy City Council · Annual Roundtable Forum accomplished (2010-2013, 2016) · Commission’s review of Strategic Plan at annual retreat Ongoing Annual Roundtable conducted every 3 years Promote collaboration of Arts groups · Collaboration of Arts groups, businesses, City and community in a united vision for the Arts in Gilroy · Arts Passport in association with downtown businesses and wineries Ongoing Widen public awareness of the Arts · Increase cultural participation and grow audiences · Support local Arts groups and events · Share with City’s digital outlets (i.e., newsletter, Facebook, etc.) and local news media ü Branding campaign for the Arts: banners, slogans, buttons Ongoing Attend local art events (wearing name badge or other apparel) and utilize arts logo more for branding Building Community Partnerships · Outreach to the business/Arts community · Criteria development for Arts and Business Award Ongoing Continue meeting with Chamber of Commerce to develop a citywide arts award Public Art and Community Beautification · Collaboration with PAC on development of public art · Public art at Civic buildings · Bronze Statue Downtown Art brochures Ongoing Public art collection housed at civic buildings is completed Assist Public Art Committee · Commission approval for PAC · General Plan amendment for public art Ongoing GPAC meetings have not 10.E Packet Pg. 20 with implementation of General Plan amendment implementation · Advocate for public art component · Build community support approved discussed public art component yet; Advocate for ordinance to support public art 10.E Packet Pg. 21 Long Term Goals - Table 2 Goals Objectives Proposed Outcomes Timelines Comments Art and Cultural Education · Foster art and cultural education in the schools and the community · Increase the community’s awareness of the many different Art forms/genres · Promote Gilroy Museum and its programs, City of Gilroy Special Events and classes · Advocate for return of Arts Alive program in school classrooms o Support and attend local Arts events? Ongoing · ACC support museum and local art-related events · Connect with educators about local grant opportunities to promote arts in schools Signature Event · Develop an event which incorporates different art genres, community cultures, and involves partnership with community leaders, business and service organizations · Increase revenues through Arts Showcase or Gala 2013 and ongoing Establish an event to raise funds to acquire public art in the future? Gilroy Center for the Arts · Support the Gilroy Center for the Arts · Provide annual usage report and in-person presentation on state of Center · Annual in-person report/presentation Ongoing - 2020 GAA is currently working on new business plan; City is funding construction & cost estimates for Center. 10.E Packet Pg. 22 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Motion and approve any Arts and Culture Commission related training expenditures. · Spent: o Commission Business Cards - $19.69 · Other ideas for training: o Bay Area Arts Council o S.V. Creates o California Arts Council o Northern California Grant makers o Western States Arts Federation o California Alliance for the Arts Education Americans for the Arts o Arts Council Silicon Valley 10.F Packet Pg. 23 Monthly Center Update: Arts & Culture Commission February 2019 After School Youth Art Programs: Classes will resume February 4, Grades K – 12 are included. We have redesigned the classes to be in four week segments through May. For more information on the classes, please go to our website www.gilroycenterforthearts.com Homeless Voices: A Photography Exhibit January 5 – 26. We had incredible coverage and reaction to our first exhibit of the year. Press coverage included KSBW TV, South Valley Magazine, Gilroy Life, Morgan Hill Life and various bloggers and YouTube channels. Assemblyperson Robert Rivas attended the reception and is working with the Artist, Kirti Bassendine, to take the exhibit to the State Capitol in Sacramento. Thank you ACC member Barbara Bottini for attending the reception! 5th Annual Black History Month Exhibit & Celebration February 2 – March 2. Our annual exhibit and celebration day return to the Center in February. Local artists will be featured. The event on February 9 (12:30pm to 3:30pm) will include Drum Circles, Spoken Word, singing and dance. Limelight Performances: “The Velocity of Autumn” runs February 22 through March 23. Youth Art Exhibit 2019 March 9 – April 20. Opening Reception March 30 1 – 4pm. Awards/Closing Ceremony April 20. 2 – 4pm. Our “every other year” Youth Art Exhibit returns in March. Local young artists ages 5 – 17 are eligible to enter. Registration information and art requirements can be found on our website. 2019 Gilroy Art & Wine Stroll April 13 This is our 8th year of participating in the Art & Wine Stroll and being the south anchor. We are in discussions with GDBA on the particulars and look forward to another partnership with them. Our 2019 calendar is on our website. For more information, go to www.GilroyCenterForTheArts.com, or feel free to email me at kevingilroyartsalliance@gmail.com with questions. Thank you! Submitted 01.29.19 Kevin Heath Executive Director, Gilroy Center for the Arts 12.A Packet Pg. 24 Communication: Gilroy Center for the Arts Monthly Report (GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Title: Recreation Arts and Museum Report Meeting Date: February 12, 2019 Submitted By: Adam Henig Prepared By: Adam Henig Recommendation: Receive and comment On February 2, close to 50 students between the ages of 6 and 17 years old tried out for the Mary Poppins children’s theater production. The performance will take place in mid-April at the Gilroy High School Theater. The director will be veteran Hillary Little, who has also directed Lion King, Into the Woods, and Grease! In other arts and museum-related happenings: · Early Childhood Recreation classes are back in session after a two -week break. This month, Bilingual Tiny Tots has increased its numbers from 8 participants to 13. · Staff is busy working on the 2019 Spring-Summer Activity Guide with its first draft due the first week of February. · The Gilroy Museum is gearing up for the 150th anniversary celebration of the incorporation of City of Gilroy. The celebration will occur in March 20 20. 13.A Packet Pg. 25