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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-18 - Minutes -CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING MINUTES Fayetteville Arts Council Meeting May 18, 2022 6:00 — 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom Video link: https://accessfayetteviIle.granicus.com/player/clip/8098?view id=14&redirect=true Members: City Council member Sonia Harvey, Arts Council Chair Jessica DeBari 06/30/24, Dwain Cromwell 6/30/23, Abby Hollis 06/30/2022, Cindy Morley 06/30/22, Barbara Putman 06/30/22, Robert Stafford 06/30/22, City Staff: Interim Staff Liaison Alison Jumper, Director — Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Guests: Clio Rom 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:01 pm. In Attendance: Jessica DeBari, City Council Member Sonia Harvey, Abby Hollis, Dwain Cromwell, Barb Putman Absent: Cindy Morley Robert Stafford joined after roll call. 2. Approval of May 18 meeting agenda No motion was made to approve the agenda 3. Approval of revised February 161h minutes Motion to approve: DeBari Second: Dwain Cromwell Motion was approved 4. Approval of the March 16th minutes Motion to approve was made by DeBari Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Second: Cromwell Minutes were approved 5. Approval of April 20th minutes Motion to approve was made by Harvey Second: Cromwell Minutes were approved 6. Arts One Presents — Guest: Clio Rom Clio introduced herself and asked for the council to talk about what they are working on. Harvey introduced herself and gave a brief recap of the history of the council. Past purpose was to approve donated art and have transitioned to focused on the cultural arts corridor and growing arts and culture in the city. Rom asked if the council is functioning on a budget for commissioning art or if they are more of an approval committee. Stafford responded no, they don't currently have a budget but hope to with the new arts and culture director. The committee's primary role is to be the approver of public art and advise the city on what the city should be doing regarding arts and culture. DeBari added that members have also created databases for artists and connected artists with people seeking artists. Stafford added they've created metrics for the city to use when evaluating art. Rom is the program and development coordinator for Arts One Presents. She's looking to learn what people need and to connect people together. Mission is to empower artists, enrich business, and engage community through accessible and inclusive visual and performing arts experiences. They were born out of Arts Center of the Ozarks when their building was sold and reemerged as Arts One Presents. They strive to represent a diverse community and eliminate barriers for artists and audiences. They support and empower local artists. They have performing and visual arts in non-traditional spaces. Working to cultivate new talent. They are hosting community workshops and building partnerships beyond sponsorships. Humungous fungus installation by Gina Gallina was a community -built installation in Springdale at Shiloh Square. June 11 Arts One is Collaborating with Downtown Springdale Alliance at the Art Walk. Can follow and share at @artsonepresents or artsonepresents. org. Cromwell asked about the graphic on the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Rom responded the graphic is the logo for the Don Tyson School of Innovation. Harvey thanked Rom for the history of the organization. Harvey asked for clarification if they want artists to pitch their most groundbreaking ideas to them. How do people pitch and how do they get support? Rom explained they are working on systematizing their call for qualifications. They are also creating a cultural assets map. Rom likened the organization to being match makers for artists and audiences. They'd like to be introduced to emerging artists, and then go find grants and foundations. Harvey said it's great to see the organization breaking out of the building as is the mission and thinks it's a great example of organization evolution Stafford praised the Arts Center of the Ozarks and asked if Rom has any intention to find a new space or has the mission changed that they don't need a physical space? Rom responded, yes, the building no longer served them, and they are now able to bring the same quality and legacy outside of the building. They are already researching locations to host plays. Stafford noted their mission to develop the workforce that supports the arts is so important and incredible careers. Stafford asked what are their plans to accomplish the work? Rom said they are partnering with Tyson School of Innovation to try workshops that could be replicated in other areas. Cromwell noted the old cleaners building is available. 7. Ramble Update — Robert Stafford, FAC Stafford suggested inviting Peter Nierengarten for next month. He noted he is on the Ramble steering committee with many others, and it feels like they are not steering the project or acting in an advisory role. Said several people have issues with the project regarding not being what the voters voted for, the design, etc. and has been a somewhat frustrating project for some. He has personal concerns and is also seeing the same concerns from stakeholders in the community. The steering committee doesn't meet very often and can give input but isn't a fulfilling process. Harvey said she's glad to hear Stafford's perspective and she has heard from people with concerns with the building. She has also met with the selected group for the RFP. She asked which committee Stafford is referring to that has questions. Stafford said the committee for the overall Ramble. His personal concerns are design related regarding the termination of the view and there is no focal point for the project. There's nothing to delineate the projects. It's hard to tell who's in charge or how finished the plans are for the project. Harvey responded that there is time for input. Council just approved the continuation of the design and suggested they connect offline to address specifics. She would like to help get the committee's voices heard. DeBari will ask if Peter could provide some preliminary materials in advance of the meeting. Stafford gave a brief overview of the arts and Culture Director candidate search. 8. Other business and public comment Hollis noted she watched the meeting that raised some questions around representation in art and wondered if they could get a someone to come talk with them about how to handle conversations in the future. DeBari mentioned she had a contact with a consulting company who may be able to help facilitate the conversation. Hollis asked if the contact worked specifically in the art world. Harvey thanked Hollis for the suggestion to improve moving ahead. She suggested Hollis think about what they want to get out of the conversation. Harvey explained the city has budgeted funds for supporting the arts and the council will be advises the city on where investments in the community should be spent. She also mentioned the city is doing DEI training as well. 9. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:36pm.