City of Aurora Public Art Commission met Aug. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Alexis Cardenas, Fawn Clarke, Julie Gervais, Landa Midgley, Nafisa Husain, Jane Regnier, Ray Ziganto
OTHERS PRESENT: Jennifer Evans, Public Art Director and Chris Ragona, Aurora Community Development Manager
PUBLIC ART POLICY
APAC vote for 2019 Public Art Policy approval
The Aurora Public Art Commission Programs, Policies and Procedures was presented for approval. Jane Regnier moved to approve and Landa Midgley seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.
OUTDOOR PROJECTS
APAC vote for mural design approvals
o Relocation of “Blues Mural” to north-facing second story exterior of 33 S Broadway
Approved.
o Privately funded exterior mural proposal on north face of 11 N Broadway
Approved Design and Placement.
o Privately funded exterior mural/ghost sign proposal on east face of 6 E Downer Silverplate Manufacturing ghost sign falls under the mural ordinance. Caesar Perez artist. This project is privately funded.
o Privately funded exterior mural on east face of 36 W Downer
This was approved by the Development Services Team but has not yet been approved by the city. This will be a Mexican Heritage mural.
Review APAC-funded mini-murals proposal along south retaining wall of Parking Lot B This was reviewed and discussed. Postponed until next year.
THIRD FLOOR
Empathy exhibit review –The exhibit was well received with good turnout.
Dr. Smith postponement – More time is needed for fundraising and planning.
Upcoming Jazz Occurrence 8/23 –Ray Zigano and Alexis Cardenis volunteered to paper the inside walls. Lewis Achenbach will paint from 6:00-7:00 and the jazz ensemble will be from 7:00 – 9:00.
Upcoming Aurora Art League exhibit 10/4 –This will be a First Friday and we expect to have about 30 pieces.
FLEXSPACE
Discussion of potential future use of space in 2020 for WPA mural restoration
OTHER
Todd School WPA Mural Removal – APAC is still searching for funds for this restoration. It is hoped that it can be done in the first floor gallery. Discussion ensued about who would do the restoration and who could serve as a resource person about WPA murals.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10
https://www.aurora-il.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08192019-1940
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