06.28.23 BAC MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
Name of Board/ Commission: Boulder Arts Commission
Date of Meeting: June 28, 2023
Contact information preparing summary: Lisa Wuycheck, Executive Assistant
Commission members present: Bruce Borowsky (Chair), Sheryl Cardozo, Maria Cole, Caroline Kert, Georgia Schmid (Vice-
Chair), Yaelaed Whyel
Commission members absent: Jeffrey Kash
Staff present:
Matt Chasansky, Arts & Culture Manager, Office of Arts & Culture/Community Vitality
Lauren Click, Arts Program Manager, Office of Arts & Culture/Community Vitality
Brendan Picker-Mahoney, Arts Program Manager
Lisa Wuycheck, Executive Assistant, Community Vitality
Members of the public present: Jennifer Jones (Mariposa Collective), Kate Gipson (Local Theater Co), Shay Westcott
(The Dairy Arts Center), Ana Ura
Guests: Farm to Spaceship staff (2)
Type of Meeting: Hybrid (Location: Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway)
Agenda Item 1: CALL TO ORDER [00:00:03 Audio min.]
Item 1A: Call to order and approval of agenda [00:01:01 Audio min.]
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
First motion by Kert to approve the agenda as presented in the packet. Second by Whyel. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item 2: MINUTES [00:01:23 Audio min.]
Item 2A: Approval of the May 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Kert proposed a correction to the minutes stating that Whyel, not herself, had suggested adding organizations’ names to the
grant scoring system.
First motion by Whyel to approve the minutes as amended. Second by Schmid. There was no discussion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Agenda Item 3: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION [00:02:23 Audio min.]
Item 3A. In Person Participation
No members of the public attended the meeting in-person.
Item 3B. Video Participation
No members of the public signed-up to speak at the meeting.
Four members of the public were scheduled to join the meeting remotely. These attendees were Jennifer Jones (Mariposa
Collective), Kate Gipson (Local Theater Co), Shay Westcott (The Dairy Arts Center), and Ana Ura.
Agenda Item 4: MATTERS FROM GUESTS [00:02:30 Audio
min.]
Item 4A: Update on Experiments in Public Art: Farm to Spaceship
Picker introduced Brian Corrigan and Linda Klien, the co-founders of Farm to Spaceship. Corrigan and Klien presented an
update on their public art projects.
They explained that Farm to Spaceship is a network of artist entrepreneurs working in an immersive education program
teaching everything from experience and design to community engagement.
Farm to Spaceship projects include the following.
Plant Parenthood, Peanut Butter Art, Stitching the Situation, Artist in Residence Program, Boulder AR, Miss Ways Pen
Pals, Pressing Play, 303Underground, The Walk Home, Chalk4Peace, and Shine On
Chasansky asked for advice on capturing data and determining outcomes. Corrigan said they are working with a company
called Emersion which measures how people are engaging with an experience. Corrigan said, beyond data on attendance
and revenue, Farm to Spaceship focuses on love, building trust, and what brings a community together through experiences.
Agenda Item 5: GRANTS PROGRAM BUSINESS [00:38:09 Audio min.]
Item 5A: Reports
i. Boulder County Film Commission, Film Industry Nights, $3,000
ii. Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare & Violence Prevention, $3,000
iii. Frequent Flyers Productions, Inc., Arts Administration Rehiring Grant
iv. Museum of Boulder, Arts Administration Rehiring Grant
v. Parlando School of Musical Arts, Supplementary Music Education for Columbine Elementary School, $3,000
vi. Patti Bruck, River Beginning: A Journey From the Edge, $4,000
vii. Rocky Ridge Music Center, Boulder High School Orchestral Coaching Partnership, $2,800
viii. T2 Dance Company, Arts Administration Rehiring Grant
Commissioners have the options to:
a. Approve all reports,
b. Approve individual reports,
c. Approve individual reports while submitting specific questions,
d. Postpone approval of individual reports pending the answers to specific questions, and/or
e. Not approve individual reports and cancel the final 20% payment.
Kert moved to approve all grant reports. Second by Cole. Borowsky reclused himself from voting. The motion passed.
The Commission agreed to remove Patti Bruck from the motion. Cole said, ‘I move that we approve the grant reports from
the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Frequent Flyers Projections, the Museum of Boulder, Parlando School of Musical Arts,
Rocky Ridge Music Center, and T2 Dance Company.’ Schmid seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Kert said Patti Bruck has received several extensions. Kert added that Bruck’s submitted video is not complete. Click said,
in Bruck’s project summary submitted in 2018, she specified that she will produce a 30-minute documentary film. Click
added that Bruck was granted a fourth extension in May of 2022.
Chasansky read a section of the meeting minutes from May of 2022. The minutes indicate the Commission required the film
be completed by the final deadline of June 1, 2023.
Schmid said, ‘I move that we decline the grant report by Patti Bruck.’ Second by Sheryl. Kert said the decision is a hard
one.
Borowsky asked staff for their opinion on whether the Commission did their due diligence. Cole suggested modifying the
motion language to include the reason why the final payment is being declined. Kert said Bruck can rely on the video, and
the reason should not be memorialized in the motion. Chasansky said the Commission did all that they could to allow Bruck
to complete her project.
Kert said ‘I make a motion that we abandon the prior motion and replace it with this language and move that we decline the
grant report by Patti Bruck because the terms of a motion made in May 2022 by the Arts Commission were not met.’
Cardozo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Cardozo inquired about limitations on extensions. Schmid said it’s a case-by-case situation for each artist. Borowsky agreed
not to set limits.
Item 5B: Arts Education Grant Decisions
Commissioners have the options to:
a. Approve the staff recommendation for the highest-scoring grants,
b. Approve individual grants, or
c. Postpone approval of individual grants pending answers to specific questions.
Click presented the applicants’ scores for the Arts Education Project Grants.
Kert said, ‘I move that Boulder High School, Manhattan Middle School, LOCAL Theater Company, Boulder Opera,
Colorado Shakespeare Festival, The Cultural Caravan, Luna Cultura, art, science and culture for thriving communities,
Street Wise Arts, T2 Dance Company, Bouder International Film Festival be awarded Arts Education Grants.’ Second by
Whyel. Schmid said she’s excited for the outcomes. The motion passed unanimously.
Item 5C: Additional Funds: Community Projects for Organizations
Click reminded the Commission there was $30,000 in leftover funds from 2022.
Three organizations received tied scores for their community project applications. These were Dairy Arts Center, Mariposa
Collective, and The Hill Boulder.
Cardozo said, ‘I move that Dairy Arts Center, Mariposa Collective, and The Hill Boulder be awarded grants in the
Community Projects for Organizations category.’ Second by Schmid. Whyel inquired about $4,000 in unallocated funds.
Kert suggested granting the $4,000 to the Local Theater Company, the next organization on the scoring list. Chasansky
suggested the Commission not issue partial funding of a grant. Kert agreed. The motion passed unanimously.
Item 5D: Leadership Pipeline Fund
Click said, as a result of a discussion from the previous Arts Commission meeting, clarification questions were incorporated
into the application for the Leadership Pipeline Fund.
The clarification states:
• Interns, students of all ages are welcome, but it is intended for arts leaders early in their career.
The questions include:
• Contribution to Boulder Culture: Tell us about your plans to work in the City of Boulder.
• How does the program you are attending contribute to your career plans in Boulder?
• Are you a member of an underrepresented community in Boulder? How would you use your career to advance
equity in the arts community in Boulder?
• If you’re not able to stay in the arts and culture community in Boulder, how does this funding support the
advancement of equity in the arts in Boulder?
Chasansky said the clarification questions help to align equity work with leadership work.
Schmid asked if this was a substitute for the CU grant. Chasansky said it is not.
Borowsky asked if the funding is limited to CU students. Click said it is not.
Schmid said, ‘I move that we approve the budgeting of funds for the Leadership Pipeline Fund and endorse the staff
proposal for the process, schedule, application, and decision-making process.’ Second by Kert. Schmid said she doesn’t feel
it aligns. Borowsky agreed but said he trusts the staff. The vote was unanimous. Borowsky stated that the commissioners
have concerns about the program, but he hopes the program is a huge success. Schmid thanked staff for their thoughtful
work.
Agenda Item 6: PUBLIC ART PROGRAM BUSINESS [01:37:14 Audio min.]
Item 6A. Finalist Approval: Valmont Rain Gardens
Picker said the Valmont Rain Gardens has a budget of $18,750. He discussed the project update. Picker reviewed the
artists’ proposals and the feedback from the Technical Review Committee.
Picker said the artist selected by the Committee is Gregory Fields from Lafayette, Colorado. Picker said the art piece, called
‘Water Trail, and Fields’, was selected by a 4 to 1 vote.
Cole asked if the artist will be able to deliver based on the budget. Picker said there might be some adjustments with the
design moving forward. Chasansky said Fields made some adjustments to materials and technique due to the low budget.
Cole discussed the importance of the artist receiving payment for their work instead of dedicating all the funding towards
materials. Picker agreed.
Picker explained that, from the initial applications, seven artists were selected to submit preliminary proposals. He said three
artists were selected from the proposals, and Fields’ proposal was ultimately chosen by the Committee.
Picker reminded the Commission they are voting to approve the process.
Cardozo said, ‘I move that we approve this process conducted and recommend that the approval by artist Gregory Fields
advance to the City Manager for final approval.’ Whyel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Picker asked the Commission for their advice for the success for the project. Schmid said she likes two panels since it will
allow a space for people to congregate. Schmid said one panel will simply create a space for the community to pass through.
Agenda Item 7: MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS [01:46:15 Audio min.]
Kert discussed the Temple for Tranquility, which is funded through public arts project grants. She announced that, with
staff’s assistance, the project received its permit.
Borowsky announced that the next Boulder County Film Commission Event is on September 13. He said one of the
speakers is the producer of The Golden Girls tv series.
Agenda Item 8: MATTERS FROM STAFF [01:48:25 Audio min.]
Item 8A: Questions about the Manager’s Memo
Chasansky said Click is wrapping up Arts and Economics Prosperity 6. He said it will be rolling out to the public later this
year. Chasansky added that the Arts Commission meeting in November will focus on data.
Kert inquired about CCI. Chasansky confirmed funds are reserved for the commissioners to attend conferences for
professional development. Borowsky recommended the commissioners attend the ‘Americans for the Arts’ conference.
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Click announced the Cultural Organizations Summit will be held at Roots Music Project on July 18. Borowsky encouraged
the commissioners to try to attend the events.
Cardozo asked for a monthly update on planned events. Click mentioned that the events are listed in the Arts and Culture
Newsletter.
Schmid announced that dance classes are scheduled to be held in mobile home communities. She said auditions are open to
the public. Schmid announced there will be a belly dancing show at R Gallery at 7 p.m. on July 29.
Borowsky said he is teaching Native American high school students on two reservations for three weeks this summer.
Kert said is looking for volunteers for the Temple of Tranquility. Specifically, she needs a technical producer for the
opening and closing ceremonies, and she needs an in-kind donation director.
Agenda Item 9: ADJOURNMENT [01:58:11 Audio min.]
There being no further business to come before the commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Date, time, and location of next meeting:
The next Boulder Arts Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. This is a hybrid meeting
to be held at The City of Boulder’s Community Vitality Department and via a Zoom webinar link.
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06.28.23 Arts Commission Minutes -
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Final Audit Report 2023-07-28
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