M I N U T E S

MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

2005-04-18

Meeting No. 4

Attendance

Members D. Castello, Chair A. Gauci P. Leonidis V. Puri A. Riaz E. Chong Regrets Councillor A. Chiu Councillor J. Virgilio J. M^cintyre, Chair P. Tripathi

Staff L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Development J. Ryerson, Director, Varley Art Gallery B. Labelle, Committee Clerk

The fourth (4^th) meeting of the Public Art Advisory Committee convened at 7:05 p.m.

1. MINUTES OF THE MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MARCH 21, 2005

THE MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee held on March 21, 2005 be adopted.

CARRIED

2. UPDATE ON VARLEY GALLERY, COMMUNITIES
IN BLOOM (CIB) EVENT, SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2005

Ms. D. Castello informed Members that the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee (MPAAC) was successfully launched at the Sunday, April 17^th Communities in Bloom (CIB) event. Ms. L. Irvine agreed that Ms. Castello represented MPAAC very well and delivered a wonderful speech on the Committee’s behalf.

Members agreed that an additional launch event be organized specifically for MPAAC to increase the Committee‘s profile and further promote the Environmental Art Event. Ms. Irvine illustrated a promotional poster. Members suggested that it be displayed at Markham libraries, community centres and businesses, pending approval. Mr. J. Ryerson advised that a dedicated web page and news release would assist in further publicizing the event.

Members discussed possible dates for the MPAAC launch and tentatively agreed that it be held the weekend of May 28^th, 2005 at the Varley Art Gallery.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL ART EVENT UPDATE

Ms. L. Irvine submitted a list of proposals received to date and highlighted the artist‘s background and relevant works. Members discussed the April 30, 2005 deadline for artist submissions and agreed that due to the time restrictions, the subcommittee should meet to select the appropriate candidates.

Ms. A. Gauci recommended that illustrations of the proposed installation sites be made accessible for potential artists from out of town. Ms. Irvine agreed to provide this material to those candidates selected.

THE MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

That the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee subcommittee meet to review the submissions and make a final determination as to which artists should be chosen for the Environmental Art Event.

CARRIED

4. MARKHAM PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBER‘S VISION STATEMENTS

Ms. E. Chong and Mr. J. Ryerson submitted their vision statements. The Committee discussed the submissions and agreed that they were a great framework for future discussions regarding the implementation of a Public Art Policy for Markham.

THE MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

That the Member Vision Statements submitted by Ms. E. Chong and Mr. J. Ryerson be received.

CARRIED

5. MPAAC CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

This item was deferred to the next meeting of MPAAC.

6. NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER POSSIBILITY

Ms. Kelly McLeod, Principal, Markham District High School, submitted a letter of interest and introduced herself to Members. She presented relevant background information and indicated why she was interested in becoming a member of the Markham Public Advisory Committee. Members posed questions to Ms. McLeod and discussed matters relating to her letter and presentation.

THE MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

That Ms. Kelly McLeod be appointed to the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2005.

CARRIED

The Markham Public Art Advisory Committee adjourned at 8:15 p.m.