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FAC 03-22-10 6 19/ AGENDA ,9s FINE ARTS COMMISSION 4, s Special Meeting, Conf. Rm. A CU P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino Tuesday, March 22, 2011 7:00 p.m. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 1. Introduction of new commission members Joelle Lieb and Russell Leong PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. Written report from Distinguished Artist of the Year (2010) Pantea Karimi APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 25 and the special meeting (with the Teen Commission) of March 9, 2011. PRESENTATIONS COMMISSION REORGANIZATION 4. Appoint the 2011 Commission Chair and Vice - Chair. NEW BUSINESS 5. Review of ethics training opportunities. Note, free online training is available at http: / /www.ca- ilg.org/ab1234compliance, just follow the links under the self -study program 6. Develop work plan for 2011 calendar year. 7. Select speakers and discuss content for presenlation to City Council on June 7 about the activities of the Fine Arts Commission 8. Written report from Distinguished Artist of the Year (2010) Pantea Karimi UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. Select representative to speak at the Cherry Blossom Festival about the children's art display and any Fine Arts Commission news. The event occurs Saturday, April 30, at noon. 10. Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist awards - Review changes to the application package requested by the Fine Arts Commission, and cDnsider adding language regarding future venue location and sponsorship by the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC). March 22, 2011 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS 11. Reminder of upcoming Mayor's meeting with commission representatives. Note: Mayor Gilbert Wong's meetings will be the 2 Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. • Receive report from those members who attended the February and March meetings • Select representative(s) to attend April 12 and May 10 meetings STAFF REPORTS 12. Update on the status of Poet Laureate committee and their activities NEWS ARTICLES ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408 - 777 -3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Kimberly Smith To: pantea karimi Subject: RE: The 2010 Distinguished Artist, Award: Information /Acknowledgement letter Hello Pantea, Thanks so much for sending the letter, the email version will be just fine. It sounds like you made excellent use of the funds, thank you for continuing your contribution to the community. Regards, Kimberly Smith, MMC Cupertino City Clerk (408) 777 -3217 kimberlyscupertino.orq From: pantea karimi f mailto:panteaCaredcanvas.netl Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:55 AM To: Kimberly Smith Cc: kaivalyac(ayahoo.com Subject: The 2010 Distinguished Artist, Award: Information /Acknowledgement letter Dear Kimberly, The letter is attached. If I need to send a copy via mail, please let me know. Thank you, Pantea www.redcanvas.net /— Pantea Karimi 1679 Brooklyn Ave San Jose, CA 95128 Kimberly Smith, City Clerk City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 February 22, 2011 Dear Ms. Smith, I am honored to be named the 2010 Distinguished Artist by the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission and appreciate the support I received by the City of Cupertino. The awarded money was spent on two projects; two third of the cash award was spent on my solo show in Mohr Gallery at Finn Center in Mountain View, Oct -Nov 2010. The show consisted of thirteen framed mixed - media prints, which you may visit the works on my website: www.redcanvas.net. The rest of the cash award was spent on a project that I, as Leading Teaching Artist, conducted in Nimitz Elementary School, Gr. 3 -5 in Sunnyvale in Dec. 2010 in collaboration with the Euphrat Museum art education programs. My goal and vision were to take the art and the experience of making art beyond the classroom walls. I intended to expose young talents and to give an opportunity to Nimitz school's students to collaborate and engage in an interactive art project. Students conceptually responded to my recent body of work that concerns the role of technology in our today's life. They created artworks based on the theme and the final pieces will be exhibited in the format of a mural, April 23 -24, at Quinlan Community Center during the 2011 Cherry Blossom Festival. Furthermore, please find below, a list of publications, exhibitions, lecture, awards and other related matters, that I have conducted or achieved after the receipt of my award: Group and Solo Exhibition: 2011 The Collector's Room, Togonon Gallery, San Francisco, CA Small and High Quality, Art Ark, San Jose, CA Visual Territory, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS Works on Paper, Sharon Heights Country Club, CSMA Gala Art Auction, Menlo Park, CA 2010 Mediated Senses, Mohr Gallery, Finn Center, Mountain View, CA (solo show) Publication, Interview and Review: Nov 2010 Santen, David. The Artist in a Cyber - World: Mohr Gallery, Finn Center: Mediated Senses — Pantea Karimi, ARTSHIFT San Jose, San Jose, CA, http: / /artshiftsanjose.com / ?p =4209 July 2010 Wilson, Matt. Turning Words into Arts Earns Local Artist Top Honors, Cupertino Courier, Cupertino, CA, Volume 62, pages 20 -21 Honor and Award: 2011 1st ACT Silicon Valley's Multicultural Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI) Award, San Jose, CA Creative Capacity Fund Grant, San Francisco, CA l�� Presentation: Dec 2010 Visiting Artist Lecturer, Printmaking, California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA Artist Registry and Database and Gallery Representation: 2011 Togonon Gallery, San Francisco, CA (gallery representation) BayVAN, San Francisco, CA (Artist Registry) 2010 Chandra Cerrito Contemporary, Oakland, CA (Artist Data Base) I look forward to continue to serving the Cupertino's Community and to more productive months in 2011. Warm regards, Pantea Karimi ► - 3 /11( DRAFT MINUTES �yS . I 93, FINE ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Conf. Rm. A CU P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 7:00 p.m., Chairman KC Chandratreya called the meeting to order in Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman KC Chandratreya and Commissioners Robert Harrison and Jessi Kaur. Absent: Srilakshmi Sitaraman. Staff present: Staff Liaison Kimberly Smith ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Minutes of November 9 and December 14, 2010. Action: Harrison moved and Chandratreya seconded to approve both sets of minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously, with Sitaraman absent. PRESENTATIONS - None COMMISSION REORGANIZATION 2. Appoint the 2011 Commission Chair and Vice••Chair. This item was postponed to the next meeting when the new members were available. NEW BUSINESS 3. Subject: Update on the status of Poet Laureate, (a combined project by the Fine Arts Commission and the Library Commission) Commissioner Kaur reported that the City Council had approved the Poet Laureate position, and the ad hoc committee composed of members from the Fine Arts Commission, the Library Commission, and the Friends of the Library would oversee the activities and budget for this individuals. She said she would arrange for a copy of the final documentation to be sent to the staff liaision. Staff Liaison Kimberly Smith asked if the application could include instructions about the filing deadline and the exact location where it was to be filed. She also said she would ask the city attorney how long the current ad hoc committee could meet before it became a continuing subject matter committee and therefore subject to the requirements of the Brown Act. 4. Subject: Update on the status of "Converge," the new public art at Franco Park, located at the corner of Franco Court and Homestead. 3 - January 25, 2011 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2 Commissioner Harrison and Staff Liaison Kimberly Smith reported on the park grand opening and the further enhancements that had been made to the concrete plinths to help prevent rainwater staining. It was noted that the street and park were both named after Joey Franco, the founder of Cupertino's PW Market, and two of his daughters were present at the park opening celebration. 5. Subject: Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist awards A. Discuss changes to the application package, to include permanent language regarding venue location and sponsorship by the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC). Commissioner Harrison, also a member of the Rotary Club, said that it was likely that Rotary would not hold another Fall Fest: in 2011 because the return on their investment of time was very small, and instead they were exploring other types of fundraising events on a smaller scale. He hoped that the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC) still planned to have an art auction and show, and he suggested that an ad hoc committee from the Fine Arts Commission meet with FALC and Rotary representatives to discuss the possibility of continuing with a September art show even if the Fall Fest did not take place. Chairman KC Chandratreya volunteered to meet with those groups to discuss the possibilities. B. Discuss ways to promote the Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist awards, which may include reaching out to other organizations such as "Reflections," the sponsored program by the National PTA. Chairman Chandratreya felt it was necessary to make the Distinguished and Emerging Artists awards more inviting to encourage more applications, and the commission members discussed and agreed upon some changes to the nomination form, including merging two forms into one, changing the title to "application," and deleting some of the criteria which may have been considered too advanced for all applicants. The Commission agreed that they could continue to use that criteria in their selection process where appropriate, but it was not necessary to list it in the application process. The Staff Liaison said she would make the suggested changes and distribute a copy to the commissioners for their review. This item will also be put on the next agenda for further discussion. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None COMMISSIONER REPORTS 6. Subject: Reminder of upcoming Mayor's meeting with commission representatives. Note: Mayor Gilbert Wong's meetings will be the 2 Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. • Select representative(s) to attend February 3, March 8, and April 12 meetings 3 - January 25, 2011 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 3 STAFF REPORTS NEWS ARTICLES ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408 - 777 -3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 3-3 / Fine Arts Commission Special Joint Meeting with Teen Commission Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:30 pm 4.■ s z.) 9 4 , Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room 10185 N. Stelling Road Cupertino, CA 95014 CUPERTINO MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Teen Commissioner Samar called the Teen Commission meeting to order at 6:31 pm at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Teen Commissioners Present: Samar, Sachs, Do, Lim, Hemmady. Tardy Commissioners: Sengupta, Bhagi. Absent Commissioners: Suncaram, Liu. Staff Present: Phillips Fine Arts Commissioners Present: Chairman KC Chandratreya; Commissioner Jessi Kaur; Commissioner Srilakshmi Sitaraman; Commissioner ; Commissioner NEW BUSINESS a) Emerging Artists discussion - Joint Meeting with Fine Arts Commission a. K C Chandratreya shared information about Emerging Artist award. Discussed with teen commission about ways to promote and inform the public of this opportunity. Teen commissioners suggested contacting high school teachers or art department chair directly. ADJOURNMENT At p.m. the Fine Arts Commission adjourned Kimberly Smith Staff Liaison 3 -7` DRAFT Fine Arts Commission 2011 Work Plan Updated February 25, 2011 1. Review applications and select the Distinguished Artist of the Year. 2. Select commission representative to participate in Cherry Blossom Festival to make an on -stage announcement about the children's art exhibit and to discuss Fine Arts Commission activities. 3. Energize the Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist program, including collaboration with the Teen Commission. Conduct outreach, accept and review applications, select winners, and attend the announcement ceremony at a performance of Free Shakespeare in the Park 4. Consider additional collaboration with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. 5. Continue collaboration with the Rotary Club arid/or the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC) for an art show or auction. 6. Participate as interested parties and /or volunteers for the Poet Laureate activities of the Library Commission 7. Review the City's Quarter- Percent for Art materials for any needed updates or clarifications. 8. Review and make recommendations for Council acceptance of public art required by the Quarter- Percent for Art program. Projects on the horizon include, but are not limited to: • T- Mobile Wireless Monopole Antenna — installation expected in March 2011 • PW Market/Homestead Retail — introductory FAC review completed, project has received approval from Planning and City Council • The "rose bowl" development • The new Apple, Inc. campus 9. Review the grants application package for any needed updates or clarifications 10. If the California Arts Council announces a day in October as California Arts Day, commissioners can make a presentation to City Council and receive a proclamation. 11. 12. G: / /Public /Fine Arts /Accomplishments &Work Plans /Work Plan 2011 6-/ Public Art in Cupertino Updated March 2011 Pending Projects 1. Rosebowl project @ Vallco Parkway & Wolfe (Use Permit to construct 138,760 square feet of new retail space, 204 residential units and a parking structure) Applicant Edward Chan Staff Liaison Gary Chao Estimated occupancy = unknown 2. Shashi Hotel @ 10165 De Anza Boulevard (Use Permit to demolish an existing gasoline station /car wash and construct a 5- story, 138 -room hotel of approximately 82,000 square feet that includes a restaurant, bar, lounge, and conference rooms built over a two -level underground parking podium that contains tandem parking.) Applicant Rajeev Chopra of Shashi Corporation Staff Liaison Colin Jung Estimated occupancy = Expected in DRC in April, occupancy possible in late 2011 3. Main Street Cupertino, Stevens Creek/Finch/Tantau/Vallco Parkway (Use Permit for a master plan for a mixed -use development consisting of approximately: 147,000 square feet of retail commercial; 100,000 square feet of office; a 150 room hotel a 160 unit senior (age restricted housing facility; 145,000 square feet of athletic club; a four level parking garage and a 1.6 acre park/town square.) Contact Kevin Dare of Sandhill Properties Staff Liaison Aki Honda Snelling Estimated occupancy = between 2011& 2015 4. 1 Results Way, (Architectural and Site approval for the demolition offive buildings containing about 139,632 square feet and the development of three new, two -story office buildings containing 155, 500 square feet, a two- level, 204 space parking garage, surface parking lot and landscaping improvements at an existing 19.8 acre office park (Results Way Campus) Contact Tim Kelly of ECI Two Results, LLC Staff Liaison Colin Jung estimated occupancy is TBD (2016 ?) Note: developer has submitted another application for a 6 year extension on the 2 year approval received in mid -2008 5. PW Market Are @ Homestead & DeAnza (VERY PRELIMINARY INFO: square footage calculations: Existing Project Area 153,000 sf, Proposed Project Area 205,000 sf, Difference of 52, 000 s Contact Ken Rodrigues of KRP Architects Staff Liaisons Piu Ghosh /Gary Chao estimated occupancy = Recently sold, expect progress soon Public Art on Private Property (required by Quarter Percent for Art Program) • "Little Tree "sculpture on corner of Stevens Creek and Wolfe, at Menlo Equities property, artist Brad Howe. • "Magnificent Tree" 2 -d sculpture affixed to south wall of Whole Foods Market, artist Brad Howe. • "Cockatiels" sculpture at Cupertino Landing, DeAnza Blvd., artist Jason Paul Bennett • "Glassflow" sculpture at Oak Park Villas, Deanza Blvd., artist Ulrich Pakker. • "Sun Glass Ball" at 10900 Tantau Blvd. Public Art on Public Property • AT &T wireless antenna at Memorial Park ball field with baseball player sculpture (installation pending) • Franco Park seating and etched sidewalks, corner of DeAnza Blvd. and Franco Court (installed by the developer of The Markham Apartments and dedicated to the City) Public Art on Private Property (other) • Murals at Cupertino Whole Foods Market, Stevens Creek Boulevard • Sculpture at Portal Software, DeAnza Boulevard • Circular fountain at City Center Plaza • Entryway fountains at Travigne Plaza, Blaney & Stevens Creek Boulevard • Icon sculpture garden at Apple Computer. Required by special use permit; removed and in -lieu fee paid which was later used for "Perspectives" at Cali Mill Plaza. • DeAnza College Campus has its own extensive collection of approximately 1,000 pieces, as well as the Euphrat Museum of Art. Art Commissioned /Constructed by the City • Children's mural in daycare patio, Quinlan Community Center • "Perspectives" sculpture by Roger Berry, Cali Mill Plaza (this piece commission by city but paid for mostly with in -lieu fee for art from Apple Computer) • "The Cupertino Mural ", historical mural by T. Scott Sayre, City Hall lobby • Fountains at Cali Mill Plaza (created as part of the development) • Fountains at Library /Civic Center Complex (created as part of the development) • "Cupertino Morion" sculpture, John Augsburger, corner of Rodrigues and Torre • Fountain (currently non - function) at Community Hall, Torre Avenue • Ponds and jet fountains in Memorial Park • Etched quotations, Cupertino library exterior walls Art Donations & Loans to the City • "The Dancers" and "The Reader ", sculptures by Georgia Gerber, donated by Dick and Caroline Randall • "Spring in Cupertino" by Zhun Wang Zhao, Chinese watercolor painting in City Hall lobby, donated by the artist • Aquarium at the Cupertino Library, donated by Fred Chan • Japanese stone lanterns, Memorial Park, donated by sister city Toyokawa • Gazebo, Memorial Park, built by the Rotary Club as a location for the architectural "gingerbread" decorations removed from the Parrish House when it was demolished to make way for the Cupertino Senior Center. • Veteran's Memorial, donation, sculpture by W. Stanley Proctor. More information is available at www .cupertinoveteransmemorial.org Kimberly Smith From: Rick Kitson Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 12:13 PM Subject: Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms in Cupertino's Memorial Park PRESS RELEASE — FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Submitted February 27, 2011 Alysa Sakkas Cupertino Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee, VP - Communications asakkasngmai1.com (408) 255 -8132 Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms in Cupertino's Memorial Park Join the family fun at the 28 annual Cherry Blossom Festival honoring Cupertino's sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. The festival will be held at Memorial Park, Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, 2011. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is FREE. The festival offers a wide selection of Japanese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. A special children's section will feature activities, hands -on arts & crafts, and a petting zoo. During the festival, a series cultural displays and demonstrations will be featured inside the Cupertino Senior Center and outdoors in Memorial Park. Indoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations include Bonsai (miniature trees /plants), various Japanese dolls and doll making demonstrations, ikebana (flower arranging), Suiseki (Japanese rocks), origami (paper folding), shodo (calligraphy), Japanese swords, and sumi -e (brush painting). Outdoor displays will include a demonstration of Japanese kite flying (Sunday only), and Akita and Shiba Inu dogs. All -day outdoor entertainment takes place in the park amphitheater. Among the scheduled events are Taiko groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts, children and adult musical performances. Food and drink offerings will include gyoza (meat in Japanese pastry), chicken salad, tempura, yakisoba, mochi, teriyaki hot dogs, fruit -on -a- stick, shave ice, coffee, smoothies, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas, bottled water and lemonade. The food court will be located in the parking lot of the Senior Center. Craft booths throughout the park will offer a wide variety of items for sale, including cards, paper sculptures, pottery, jewelry, washi eggs and dolls, Japanese antiques, clothing, paintings, candles, photos, hand crafted wood items and T- shirts. The festival benefits the nonprofit Cupertino Sister City Committee, which promotes friendship and conducts an annual middle school student exchange program with Toyokawa, Japan. The 200 cherry trees and the two traditional stone lanterns in the park were gifts to the City of Cupertino from Toyokawa. Local nonprofit organizations that support services for disadvantaged, youth sports, student service groups, music and language programs will have booths with a variety of activities. Parking is available at nearby De Anza College. Purchase a one -day parking permit for $2.00 (exact amount required) from machines in the lot. 9 - For further information about the Cherry Blossom Festival., call the Cupertino - Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee President, Asif Kausar, at 408 - 940 -5287 or visit www.cupertinotoyokawa.org. 2 ��� \ r / City of Cupertino Sy s. i9 Emerging & Distinguished Artist Award CUPERTINO Nomination Form Artist Name Applying for (check one): ❑ Emerging Artist (30 or younger) ❑ Distinguished Artist (31 or older) Address Phone E-mail Name of employer, college, or school Check one: o Performing arts o Theatre o Visual arts o Music o Literary arts o Other o Dance Artist's Personal Statement: (please include personal goals that address artistic promise, education, training, volunteerism, community involvement, achievements and awards. Attach additional pages if necessary) Letter(s) of Endorsement and /or Support submitted by: Name 1' Relationship to Artist Name Relationship to Artist List of attachments: Application submitted by: (Artists may apply themselves or be nominated by others) Name Relationship to Artist Address Phone E-mail Signature Date _ /0 _1 �,.. ss Distinguished and Emerging Artist Awards CUPERTINO The Fine Arts Commission's purpose is to foster and encourage artists while preserving and advancing the arts for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. Each year the Commission presents an award to one or more deserving artists in recognition of local talent. The Emerging Artist Award, for those 30 or younger, was established to encourage and recognize younger artists with artistic promise. The Distinguished Artist Award is for those 31 or older, whose work displays merit and excellence. There is a cash prize of $500 for each award. Recipients of the cash awards must comply with the following: o Acknowledge the support of the City of Cupertino on any printed advertising, programs or brochures. o Send any pre -event notices, announcements, or media coverage to the Fine Arts Commission c/o the Cupertino City Clerk. o Submit a written evaluation, to be provided at the conclusion of the project, exhibit or event, or within six months from the date of: the award, whichever comes first. The evaluation should include a description of the artist's activities and goals, target audience, and any feedback received. Also rate the success of the event(s), and list any adaptations or improvements that could be made in the future. Criteria for award: Artists must live in Cupertino, practice their art in the city, or attend an educational institution or school within the Cupertino school district. The Application Form should include these attachments: o Artist's personal statement that addresses artistic promise, goals, or accomplishments o Letters of endorsement and /or support, which includes relationship to artist o Artistic samples (digital samples are preferred). Samples will be returned if submitted with a self - addressed, stamped envelope. o Resume and exhibition record (if any) For more information or to submit an application form, contact City Clerk Kimberly Smith at (408) 777 -3217, Kimberlys @cupertino.orq, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the 3r Friday in May