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PublicArtCommission | 2007-09-27 | 2 | two years a poet laureate would be appointed and pointed out that it had not been done. She wanted to suggest that the final decision regarding the grants be done by an outside entity or by lottery. She thinks the $50,000 should be used for all disciplines of art and feels that there should be representatives from all areas of the arts. She also mentioned a strange feeling at the last meeting and proposed that grants of $2,000 be awarded to an individual writer, performance artist, visual artist, musician and an interdisciplinary artist. She also mentioned that $4,000 grants could be awarded to groups in visual arts such as theater, dance, literary arts, museum, gallery or music groups. Also, a grant could be awarded to art programs for kids, low income or elderly groups. She expressed excitement and suggested that it can be done and doesn't need to be complicated. Clint Imboden wanted to make the point that the most important part of a grant program is giving resources to the individual artist. He also mentioned that organizations would not be there without the individual artist. Chair Huston welcomed Commissioner Wolfe to the Commission. Michelle Frederick thanked the City for recognizing that art is important and that it is economically viable for the community and for artists. She wanted to talk about the grant criteria and wanted to make sure that it inclusive, visual arts, all media, written and spoken word, performances and events, architecture, historic preservation and culinary arts. She felt strongly that grants should be available to individuals as well as groups and feels that there should be a portion set aside for individuals to apply for. In addition, she feels that the art product that is produced should contribute to the advancement or enhancement of Alameda and the art community. She also wanted to make sure that the grants that are awarded are given to the appropriate recipient, such as teaming up with art departments in schools to further the understanding of what art is, a partnership. Another element she felt would be important is a comprehensive marketing program that would catalog and calendarize all art activities, an active promotion that would market the art activities and cultural assets in Alameda. It could bring in revenues and give great exposure to local artists. Elizabeth Calandario concurred with Ms. Frederick. She gave a personal history and wanted to make sure that philosophies regarding art be evaluated with as much respect as the art itself. She brought up the proposal of a steering committee for the applications for grants. Her concerns were with the potential structure of the committee. She wanted to make sure that all projects of merit get a fair hearing. She wanted to make sure that the steering committee doesn't overlap or duplicate the mission or responsibilities of the Commission and it should seek out lesser known artists or artists that are new to the community. She submitted her suggestions in writing and asked about the paid positions and how they were funded. Her concern was that the money to pay for the administrative positions was going to come out of the art fund and that it would consume a significant amount of that fund. Finally she brought up the recent graffiti problems seen on some of the public art in Alameda. Jeff Cambra, a member of an ad hoc steering committee representing a portion of the art community introduced some of the audience members. He wanted to entertain more information on the process of the grant program and thanked everyone for all the work they have done. He expressed eagerness to assist and contribute to the process. He mentioned that there are a number of options that can be used to achieve the objectives and goals of the grant program. He wanted to request that a portion of the art 2 | PublicArtCommission/2007-09-27.pdf |