Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 3 10 15 Minutes
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 10, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Conference Room B, City Hall, 50 W. 131h Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
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The meeting was called to order by Chair Sue Riedel at 4:04 p.m. following
staff assurance of compliance with the Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners present: Katherine Kluseman, Sue Riedel, Ellen Henkels, Gina
Siegert, Jessica Teckemeyer and Julie Steffen joined by phone. Marina
O'Rourke submitted comments via email.
Staff present: Jill Connors
REVIEW 2015-2016 ART ON THE RIVER JURY SELECTIONS
Commissioners reviewed the 10 winning selections and 2 alternate selections
chosen by the jury, in a PowerPoint presentation format. Steffen reviewed same
presentation, which had been emailed to her for convenience.
General discussion of each piece, including considerations that may need to be
made for placement of certain pieces in order to reduce any chance of injury to
the public.
Commissioners generally agreed that the selections were acceptable, although
they felt the Willow Dust submission would have been more complete if a second
view had been provided. Also expressed concern about Mines of Spain piece,
and requested the artist be contacted in order to ensure the exterior limestone
pieces would be adequately secured to the whole.
Commissioners noted that quite a few submissions this year were centered on
the theme of connection and communication.
Teckemeyer suggested, and all agreed, that in future years the application
should require at least two views of each piece vs. being optional.
Commission voted to concur with the selections of the jury, contingent upon
acceptable follow up information from the artists on the aforementioned pieces.
Staff member Megan Starr acquired the requested information, and commission
voted 6-0 to concur with the jury's selection of sculptures for the 2015-2016 Art
on the River exhibit.
ADJOURNMENT - Henkels made a motion to adjourn, second by Kluseman.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21,Code of Iowa and applicable local regulations of the City of
Dubuque, Persons with limited English proficiency or vision,hearing or speech impairments needing special
assistance should contact the City Manager's Office at 589-4110 or(563)589-4230 for TDD.
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