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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-27 H&A Regular Meeting Agenda Packet Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Heritage & Arts Commission Tiburon Town Hall Tuesday, May 27, 2025 5:30 p.m. HERITAGE & ARTS (H&A) COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA | MAY 27, 2025 The meeting will be held in person and will be televised live on Zoom. Members of the public have the option of participating in-person or remotely via Zoom at: Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84479211239 Webinar ID: 844 7921 1239 Call-in Number: 1 669 900 6833 Submit public comment by: 1. Email mmiller@townoftiburon.org prior to 5:00 p.m. the Monday prior to the meeting. Written comments received will be saved as part of the record of the meeting. 2. Attend the meeting in person at the Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California 94920 and provide public comment. 3. If on Zoom, during the public comment portion of the agenda item, select the “Raise Hand” option or *9 if using a phone. Please be advised that those participating in the meeting remotely via Zoom do so at their own risk. The Heritage & Arts Commission meeting will not be cancelled if any technical problems arise during the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members: Chair Gupta, Vice Chair Etemad Commissioners Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Mujica, Noguez ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Heritage & Arts Commission on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please note however, that the Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion or action on items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or staff for consideration or placed on a future Commission meeting agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. CHAIR REPORT (Chair Gupta) EARTH DAY EVENT REPORT (Commissioner Feibusch) CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by one motion of the Commission unless a request is made by a member of the Commission, public or staff to remove an item for separate discussion and consideration. CC-1. Approve minutes from April 22, 2025 regular meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS DI-1. Tiburon Together Art Exhibition. Hear proposal by Rabbi Levi Mintz of Chabad of Tiburon for a one-day art exhibit from a local meetup of individuals navigating dementia and memory loss called Tiburon Together. • Exhibit 4: Proposal and photos from Rabbi Levi Mintz ACTION ITEMS AI-1. Native American Arts & Culture Event. Review and approve budget and ideas for an event coinciding with the We Know Who We Are exhibit featuring Indigenous performances, art, speakers, and food. Create ad hoc committee to for planning and execution of the event. • Exhibit 1: DITF Proposal prepared by Heritage & Arts Chair Arjun Gupta AI-2. Artist Laureate. Consider approval of selection committee’s choice of the 2025 Artist Laureate. AI-3. Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal. Review proposal by Scott Froschauer. Consider approval of one of the ideas, define an accompanying budget expense, and outline next steps for a public art installation in 2025. • Exhibit 2: Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal & Catalog • Scott Froschauer Website DISCUSSION ITEMS DI-2. Artist Exhibition. Discuss Sharon Paster’s proposal of a multi-artist exhibition of Tiburon Peninsula artists who also have ICB studios. • Exhibit 3: Email proposal from Sharon Paster DI-3. Summer Meeting Calendar. Review dates and confirm Commissioners’ availability. Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. (Election of ’25-’26 Chair and Vice Chair) Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. CALENDAR DATES Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Juneteenth celebration on lower Main Street Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Heritage & Arts Regular Meeting Upcoming Concerts at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark: Sunday, June 8, 4 p.m. – Charged Particles – jazz trio with saxophone Friday, July 25, 4 p.m. – New West Guitars – jazz guitar trio ADJOURNMENT GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Town Clerk at (415) 435-7377. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Copies of all agenda reports and supporting data are available for viewing and inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library located adjacent to Town Hall. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Town’s website, www.townoftiburon.org. Upon request, the Town will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 5 days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to the Office of the Town Clerk at the above address. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings provide the public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on these items. If you challenge any proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described later in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA While the Town Council attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it reserves the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Town Council agenda. EXHIBIT 4 From:Levi Mintz To:Marissa Miller Subject:Tiburon Together Art Exhibit at Town Hall Date:Friday, May 9, 2025 11:13:45 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. BH Hi Marissa, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share a bit about a program we've been running called Tiburon Together. It’s a weekly meetup where local seniors who are navigating memory loss, come together with localvolunteers. Over the past couple of months, the focus has been on art, and it’s been incredible to see the joy, connection, and creativity that’s come out of it. The program has really enhanced the lives of the seniors and their caregivers, giving them ameaningful way to engage and connect with others. It's also been a beautiful expression of what it means to give back, with many volunteers stepping up to be part of it. We’d love to explore the idea of hosting a one-day art exhibit at Town Hall to share some ofthe pieces they’ve created and highlight the spirit of the program. It would be a powerful way to showcase not just the art, but also the message behind it—the value of community,connection, and volunteering. We meet every Wednesday at 1:30 PM, so it could work well to do the exhibit during that time—possibly the Wednesday, May 28th. I’ve attached a few photos of the art so you can geta sense of it. Let me know if this might be possible or if you have any questions. Thanks so much! Warmly, Levi TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 1 OF 1 STAFF REPORT To: Heritage & Arts Commission Members From: Staff Liaison Miller Subject: Native American Arts & Culture Event, June 21, 2025 | 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. BACKGROUND In conjunction with the We Know Who We Are exhibit of contemporary Indigenous artists on display in Town Hall’s Lower Gallery (the lobby and Council chambers) from May 1 to June 30, it was suggested that an event be held at Zelinsky Park and Civic Plaza to honor and celebrate the Indigenous people and cultures of Tiburon, Marin, and California. Chair Gupta prepared the attached proposal (Exhibit 1) to present to the Town’s Diversity Inclusion Task Force (DITF) in the spirit of collaboration and partnership. This partnership and accompanying funding in the amount of $6,000 were unanimously approved at the May 21, 2025 DITF Special Meeting. The proposed date and location for this event is June 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Zelinsky Park and Civic Plaza. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS If the event budget exceeds $6,000, the Heritage & Arts Commission may choose to set a budget from the Special Fund to cover additional expenses. The Special Fund consists of donations and artist commissions and is designed to support special projects as directed by the Heritage & Arts Commission. This fund has a balance of $9,069.77 as of May 22, 2025. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission identify a lead event organizer, create an ad hoc event planning committee, and approve an additional budget for any potential expenses exceeding the $6,000 funding from DITF. Staff also recommends that event organizers seek outside funding from the community to support this event if needed. Prepared By: Marissa Miller, Staff Liaison, Heritage & Arts Commission, Administration TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Heritage & Arts Commission May 27, 2025 Agenda Item: AI-1 EXHIBIT 1 H&A – DITF Proposal for Native American Art & Culture Event 1. GOALS: To organize a community-wide event aimed at fostering cultural awareness and education about the contemporary Native American art and cultures, and its rich heritage. Through the celebration of Native cultures, food, music, and interactive activities. 2. EVENT DETAILS: - Proposed Dates & Times: June 21, 2025 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Location: Zelinsky Park, Tiburon - Activities: Drum troupe with “friends’ dance” and pow wow, crafts tables, interactive exhibits, and food featuring Native dishes. - Key Themes: Illuminating local Native cultures and traditions, with a focus on promoting inclusivity and understanding. Estimated Budget: Total Event Cost: $6,000 Advertising & Promotions: $1,000 (banner, flyer printing, Ark ad) Honorariums: $3,000 (speakers, dancers, music & crafts) Miscellaneous Supplies/Catering: $1,500 (estimated attendance of 150) Chair rental: $500 3. COLLABORATION: We ask the DEI Task Force to join us as partners in this day of celebrating contemporary and traditional Native heritage in Marin County. Heritage & Arts has a two-month exhibition of local Native artists in the Town Hall downstairs gallery space from May 1-June 30. The proposed event in June would be an excellent way to further the Town of Tiburon’s focus on Native arts and cultures this spring, and foster a spirit of community, diversity, inclusion, empathy, and learning. The Heritage & Arts Commission hopes this will be the first of many future collaborations with the Diversity Inclusion Task Force. EXHIBIT 2 SCOTT FROSCHAUER PROJECT PROPOSALS Ranging from least experimental to most experimental. http://scottfroschauer.com/?cat=14 1) The Word on the Street First would be to identify areas for sign installations. These would be public lands, parks, municipal buildings, etc. We have a wide range of signs to choose from that can be tailored to the specific sites. For something like this we would create maps, static and interactive, that encourage viewers to explore the various sites. I’ve found this sort of “easter egg hunt” to be something that does very well for social media engagement. There are the straightforward sign installations, including mirror pieces. We can also identify locations that would be well suited to larger installations. This is the most straightforward choice. It’s all based on work I've already done before. We could obviously explore doing some pieces that are new for specific locations, but the fabrication process is well understood, and the installation is standardized. It would also be really streamlined for any permitting because of the materials and installation techniques. The budget for this is also variable. We can fit the project to the size of the budget. For $25,000 we could do something impactful. This can be either temporary or permanent. Or temporary to start, with an option to become permanent. I personally think this might be a good way to “get to know each other." 2) A second option would be to explore something large scale and iconic for Tiburon. This would be a custom, unique work that draws on the identity of Tiburon. I typically think of playful and easily digestible works. A perfect example is the “Palm Spring” I designed for the City of Palm Springs. I imagine this would be a piece that incorporates sharks and the history of Tiburon in a playful way The Palm Spring was budgeted at $50,000 3) A third option is a slower, more thoughtful approach. It would involve talking to community members and digging into a deeper understanding of the land. I’ve been doing some research and found the rock carvings on Ring Mountain left by the Coast Miwok inhabitants of the land to be a really interesting dive into the history of the land. I really enjoy translating and have done it in many of my works, so my thought is of producing a piece that depicts some of these carvings and translates them into English to draw a connection between the original inhabitants and the current moment. I think this could be a powerful and culturally significant work, but might not fit with the mentality of the art commission. Depending on the scale of such a piece we could work with a range of budgets for it. EXHIBIT 3 Hi Arjun, I sent you a note earlier today, but just remembered a few more Tiburon/Belvedere artists who have studios at ICB/ART in Sausalito. Please add Ben Benet, Kate Baker and Ann Turner to my previous list of 12! Thanks. Sharon On Apr 28, 2025, at 9:57 AM, Sharon Paster <sharonpaster.art@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Arjun, We spoke a few months ago about showing at the Tiburon Town Hall Gallery after Gordon Studer connected us. Since the space is quite large, and many artists can't lend out enough work, I suggested you consider a group show in the fall that showcases the Tiburon/Belvedere artists who work at ICB/ART in Sausalito. As of now, there are 12 of us. You can find us on the icbart.com website, and many of us are also participating in Marin Open Studios next weekend (May 3+4). I hope you'll get a chance to stop by. We're open 11-5p, with many of us holding preview receptions Fri night May 2, 5-8pm. Julia Baker Anki Gelb Christa Grenawalt Julie Harris John Kunzweiler Sharon Paster Tina Setzer Cecilie Starin Marine Strage Gordon Studer Helen Werngren Deborah Wilton We've moved the date of our building's annual Open Studios event to the weekend of Nov 15, so fall timing would be great to introduce the community to the local professional talent as a preview. Over 100 ICB/ART artists typically participate, so there are a lot of studios to visit in one location. Let me know if you have time to discuss this further. I'm happy to coordinate on our end, and hope we get a chance to meet soon. Sharon Paster