1 00:01:54,799 --> 00:02:03,439 I now call the January 15, 2025 meeting for the city of Las Vegas Art Commission 2 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:08,560 to order. Would the deputy city clerk call the 3 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:12,640 role, please? >> Chair Fields. Here. 4 00:02:10,959 --> 00:02:16,720 » Vice Chair Benaric. >> Here. 5 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:20,080 » Second. Vice Chair Roberts. Excused. Commissioner Cleven. 6 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:24,879 » I'm here. >> Commissioner Westfield excused. 7 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:28,160 Commissioner Douglas excused. Commissioner Dantes 8 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:29,840 » here. >> Commissioner Churk 9 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:31,680 » here. >> Commissioner Chi 10 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:33,760 » here. >> Commissioner Portoy 11 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:36,000 » here. >> Commissioner von Bastians 12 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:37,760 » here. >> Commissioner Galott 13 00:02:37,200 --> 00:02:43,280 » here. >> Thank you chair. You have a quorum. 14 00:02:40,239 --> 00:02:47,440 » Thank you. And item number two, has this meeting been properly noticed and posted 15 00:02:45,360 --> 00:02:50,239 in compliance with the Nevada open meeting law? 16 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:54,640 » Yes, chair, it has. >> Thank you. Moving on to item number 17 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:59,680 three. Public comment during this portion of 18 00:02:57,280 --> 00:03:04,480 the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be 19 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:09,680 heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion 20 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:14,280 as well as the amount of time any given speaker is allowed may be limited. 21 00:03:16,879 --> 00:03:24,000 I see there's no public comment at this time. So, we're moving to item number 22 00:03:21,280 --> 00:03:31,879 four for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the 23 00:03:25,840 --> 00:03:31,879 regular meeting of November 20th, 2025. 24 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:35,560 Would 25 00:03:36,239 --> 00:03:43,640 anyone like to make a motion to approve the meeting minutes? 26 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:51,400 » Commissioner Cleven and I'll move to approve. 27 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:51,400 Commissioner second 28 00:03:52,319 --> 00:03:57,680 the meeting has all in favor 29 00:03:56,720 --> 00:04:01,040 » I >> I 30 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:04,360 » I >> any oppose 31 00:04:12,239 --> 00:04:20,400 passes and the meeting minutes are approved. 32 00:04:17,199 --> 00:04:25,199 Okay, now we're moving to item number five, report by Carmen Bills, art 33 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:31,840 commission chair, regarding a monthly summary of current initiatives, cultural 34 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:36,639 events, and opportunities, all awards. Celebrate with us at the opening 35 00:04:33,759 --> 00:04:41,919 reception of It's Oak Clay, the Animal House Pottery Member exhibition on 36 00:04:38,880 --> 00:04:47,280 Thursday, January 29th from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Gallery in City Hall. 37 00:04:45,199 --> 00:04:53,759 Light bites and refreshments will be available. Please join us on Groundhog 38 00:04:50,479 --> 00:04:59,440 Day, Monday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. for the unveiling of Waiting on a Light 39 00:04:56,479 --> 00:05:04,240 on the count corner by Sound Exchange by artist David Ryan. The event will take 40 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:08,800 place at the corner of Third Street in Ogden, where guests can view the artwork 41 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:12,639 up close and hear directly from the artist. 42 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:16,800 Join us for a proposal presentation meeting for the Walapai Canyon 43 00:05:14,639 --> 00:05:22,720 Environmental Sculpture Project on Wednesday, February 4th from 2 to 3:30 44 00:05:20,080 --> 00:05:28,320 at the historic three fifth street school. Be a part of the process of 45 00:05:25,039 --> 00:05:33,120 selecting the award awarded artist for a new public pro art project. 46 00:05:31,199 --> 00:05:38,080 For more information about these events and more departments of parks, 47 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:46,320 recreation, and cultural affairs programming, please visit www.artslo 48 00:05:41,919 --> 00:05:51,120 vegas.org or call 702229 arts. Do any commissioners have 49 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:55,280 additional events or happenings they would like to mention? 50 00:05:52,960 --> 00:06:01,199 » Yes, this is uh Commissioner Portoi. Um I have a couple events which are coming 51 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:07,120 up. Um, National Pop Art Day, Meet the Artist Night at Portoi Gallery. Um, on 52 00:06:04,639 --> 00:06:13,120 West Oki Boulevard. That'll be from 7 to 900 PM. Um, and featured entertainment 53 00:06:10,319 --> 00:06:19,680 will be Barry Manalo's music director, Joey Milotti, will be on Keys. 54 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:28,000 Also coming up um April 9th through the 14th um my endangered species series 55 00:06:24,319 --> 00:06:34,759 artwork will be on ex exhibition at West Charleston Library from April 9th 56 00:06:30,479 --> 00:06:34,759 through the 14th 2026. 57 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:46,800 » If there's no one else, >> this is Commissioner Shurk. Thank you. 58 00:06:43,680 --> 00:06:49,919 Um just want to share two opportunities um from the Nevada Arts Council. The 59 00:06:48,479 --> 00:06:54,880 first one is the project grant for organizations. If you're a nonprofit 60 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:59,919 organizations and or public institution looking for funding for an arts project 61 00:06:56,880 --> 00:07:05,039 for um fiscal year 27, the application is currently open um for a grant for 62 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:10,160 $7,000 um with a uh onetoone match. The 63 00:07:08,319 --> 00:07:14,720 application is currently open and will close at February 3rd um at 5:00 pm. For 64 00:07:13,360 --> 00:07:19,360 more information, please visit nvartsconsil.org. 65 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:24,880 Um the second opportunity is that uh the Nevada Arts Council is also looking for 66 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:30,479 a portrait painter to paint the governor's portrait. Um the com this 67 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:33,520 contract is for $40,000 and uh more information is also available on 68 00:07:31,840 --> 00:07:36,680 nvartsconsil.org. Thank you. 69 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:46,160 Thank you. If there is there anyone else? 70 00:07:43,919 --> 00:07:51,199 Okay, we're moving on to item number six, report by cultural affairs staff 71 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:57,680 regarding a monthly summary of current initiatives, all wards. 72 00:07:55,280 --> 00:08:01,280 This is Parker Reki for the record. Hello. Uh you should have received the 73 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:04,879 staff report with updates of the percent for the arts projects and we've also put 74 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:08,960 together a presentation to show the activities and initiatives happening. 75 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:14,319 Now here you can see our upcoming meeting 76 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:19,680 schedule. Um just so everyone is aware it's going to um be on the third 77 00:08:15,840 --> 00:08:23,919 Thursday of every month. Laura [snorts] Machado for the record. 78 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:27,840 Uh, as mentioned in the chair report, we're excited to share that Waiting on a 79 00:08:25,919 --> 00:08:33,919 Light on the Corner by Sound Exchange by David Rain is being installed this week 80 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:38,479 and we look forward to seeing you there at the opening on Groundhog's Day, 81 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:43,399 February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. on that southwest corner of Ogden and Third 82 00:08:40,399 --> 00:08:43,399 Street. 83 00:08:45,120 --> 00:08:51,519 The AMP Gateway and Arts District public art project. Um, we have our finalized 84 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:57,120 artists here and they will be presenting their proposals at this meeting during 85 00:08:53,519 --> 00:09:01,279 the next agenda item. The AMP board for Cheyenne A public art 86 00:08:59,360 --> 00:09:06,440 project is moving along and is currently being reviewed by the council women and 87 00:09:03,440 --> 00:09:06,440 staff. 88 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:15,120 Mary Sabbo for the record. Um, the Boulder Plaza sculpture project, the 89 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:20,920 seed by CR2 is still in progress. Um, the engineering documents are still in 90 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:20,920 review with building and safety. 91 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:28,240 Parker Reki, Centennial Hills Park Environmental Tile Mural Project. Um, 92 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:32,480 the evaluation panel is meeting to determine which artist to award the 93 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:36,760 project. Uh, we're hoping to select that artist by the end of this month. 94 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:45,920 Laura Machado. Uh Cliff Garden Studio is currently at the 50% 95 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:50,880 uh completion rate for their project, their fourth project milestone. They 96 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:55,440 continue to be on track. We have the installation scheduled for the end of 97 00:09:52,880 --> 00:09:59,279 April and then we hope to welcome everyone for the dedication of this 98 00:09:57,120 --> 00:10:03,720 event at the beginning of May. We'll provide more information as we get 99 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:03,720 closer. 100 00:10:03,839 --> 00:10:10,800 Also, you may have noticed when you walked in to the meeting today, we're 101 00:10:07,839 --> 00:10:17,120 excited to share that Crystal Ramirez's piece, The Night We Met, was officially 102 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:21,680 dedicated and um we welcome it. It's a wonderful addition to our public art 103 00:10:18,959 --> 00:10:26,959 collection. We're really excited. Uh the project is almost complete. We have one 104 00:10:23,680 --> 00:10:31,959 step left to check off the box for permitting and then that project will be 105 00:10:28,959 --> 00:10:31,959 complete. 106 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:41,360 This is Mary Sabo for the record. Um, conservation and maintenance is always 107 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:45,440 an ongoing project. Um, we've secured conservation and maintenance funder 108 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:51,200 homerogo uh before general collection, maintenance and graffiti abatement. And 109 00:10:47,760 --> 00:10:56,720 we worked with um RLA conservation um on routine cleaning of radial symmetry. And 110 00:10:54,160 --> 00:11:01,279 they are developing some assessments for us as well of some other pieces in the 111 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:04,480 collection. And as always, we welcome members of the public to report any 112 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:11,640 concerns related to conservation and maintenance um by emailing us or you can 113 00:11:07,760 --> 00:11:11,640 reach out to any one of us. 114 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:19,680 The Here's Park Tile mural project um a request for proposals was issued to a 115 00:11:17,360 --> 00:11:23,440 directly se selected artist and proposals were received in December and 116 00:11:21,839 --> 00:11:27,000 they are currently under review uh by the project stakeholders. 117 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:34,480 This is Parker Reki. The Walapai Canyon Trail Head Environmental Public Art 118 00:11:31,760 --> 00:11:37,600 Project. Um, as Commissioner Beiels mentioned, we will be having the 119 00:11:35,600 --> 00:11:44,600 proposal presentation on Wednesday, February 4th from 2:00 to 3:30. Um, 120 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:44,600 where we will select the awarded artist. 121 00:11:45,839 --> 00:11:54,480 This is Holly Lelay for the record. Justin um actually we had a big move in 122 00:11:51,760 --> 00:11:59,519 uh his contract today. So, we're finalizing that with the attorney to get 123 00:11:56,480 --> 00:12:04,760 that finally signed and probably changing the date to May of this year 124 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:04,760 for an installation. 125 00:12:05,680 --> 00:12:16,639 Uh the medical district projects are moving along. We have this contract with 126 00:12:12,880 --> 00:12:21,440 Luis Fella Rico in um uh we're still working on that. He's getting bids and 127 00:12:19,279 --> 00:12:28,360 he's almost completed his third bid that he has to get um for legality reasons 128 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:28,360 and then we will be moving forward. 129 00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:37,680 And Wayne will be installing next month. The event for this will be on February 130 00:12:35,839 --> 00:12:43,440 20th um from 10 to 11 a.m. if you can make 131 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:48,160 it. Um, currently we have the the pedestal on 132 00:12:45,760 --> 00:12:52,839 site and he will be installing that closer to the reception date. 133 00:12:53,680 --> 00:13:00,720 This is Mary Sabbo. Um, the Mirabelli Community Center mural project, Find 134 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:07,600 Your Wings by Matthew Murphy, is uh now complete. Um, he wrapped this project up 135 00:13:04,639 --> 00:13:12,399 uh in early December and we had an unveiling ceremony. Um definitely go 136 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:15,720 check check out this project uh if you get a chance. 137 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:24,320 » Thank you. That um wraps up our summary of current initiatives. Do any 138 00:13:21,279 --> 00:13:27,839 commissioners have any questions? >> This is Commissioner Chi. Um we had 139 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:32,560 decided at previous meetings that we would try to make sure there were 140 00:13:29,519 --> 00:13:39,120 commissioners attending these uh launch events and stuff. So is anyone 141 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:44,000 who's going to the February 20th event? I am 142 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:49,360 » Commissioner Churk. I have the one on February 2nd and 20th on my calendar. 143 00:13:47,360 --> 00:13:54,639 What's the one on February second? >> It is the waiting um on a light 144 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:58,320 » David Ryan's. >> Okay. 145 00:13:56,800 --> 00:14:02,320 » And I'll be at that one too. >> Okay. 146 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:07,839 So, we I noticed that usually in our folder we have a piece of paper that had 147 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:12,519 the dates and stuff. I know this time we don't have it. So um how do we get the 148 00:14:12,800 --> 00:14:17,120 » This is Parker or I can provide that commissioner. Thank you. 149 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:21,279 » Thank you. >> And this is Holly Lelay for the record. 150 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:25,440 The event was just scheduled a couple days ago. So we're still working on 151 00:14:23,519 --> 00:14:29,920 everything I had to schedule with UNLV because it'll be on their site. So I'll 152 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:35,000 get that stuff out to you guys as soon as I have more finalized stuff. 153 00:14:40,399 --> 00:14:45,519 This is Commissioner Cleven. I just want to say thank you to the staff because 154 00:14:43,680 --> 00:14:49,680 there's so many projects that are being completed and everything looks 155 00:14:47,600 --> 00:14:53,519 wonderful. So, we really appreciate all of your hard work and stewarding the 156 00:14:51,279 --> 00:14:58,480 projects forward. I know it's a long long process for many of us. We've seen 157 00:14:56,160 --> 00:15:03,480 these processes for for the course of a few years. So, it's great to see them 158 00:15:00,079 --> 00:15:03,480 come to fruition. 159 00:15:08,399 --> 00:15:15,040 Thank you. And thank you to the amazing staff. 160 00:15:12,959 --> 00:15:22,560 And so now we're moving to item number seven, report by cultural affairs staff 161 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:30,720 regarding AM Gateway District in 18B Arts District Project design proposals 162 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:35,920 for various locations or three DS. This is Parker Reki. Um, for this 163 00:15:33,760 --> 00:15:40,560 project, our evaluation panel has uh vetted all the proposals and has is 164 00:15:38,079 --> 00:15:44,399 confident to showcase it to you folks today. We do have an artist uh in 165 00:15:42,880 --> 00:15:49,519 present and he'll be speaking on his behalf. But for all the others, um, I'll 166 00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:54,480 be speaking on their behalf. So, let's go. 167 00:15:51,360 --> 00:15:58,519 Our first artist is Shan Michael Evans at Industrial in Wyoming. 168 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:05,120 He says, "My design features a series of colorful geometric flowers painted 169 00:16:03,519 --> 00:16:09,120 across the utility boxes in an industrial undeveloped area. These 170 00:16:07,440 --> 00:16:13,519 stylized flowers bring an intentional burst of vibrancy to a place defined by 171 00:16:11,360 --> 00:16:17,920 concrete and dust, creating a visual contrast that is both surprising and 172 00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:22,160 positive. Beyond decoration, the work serves as a gesture of transformation, a 173 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:26,320 signal that this area too is part of a living city. The design invites 174 00:16:24,079 --> 00:16:30,639 curiosity and their presence reclaimed the space with creativity. 175 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:37,480 If we go back, you can also see his design 176 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:37,480 uh superimposed to the sidewalk here. 177 00:16:39,360 --> 00:16:47,519 Next, we have Andrea Pavas at Oki and Las Vegas Boulevard. 178 00:16:45,680 --> 00:16:51,040 She says, "Because my utility cabin cab cabinet sits at the entryway at the Las 179 00:16:49,199 --> 00:16:55,120 Vegas Arts District, and because Vegas is forever linked to gambling, I think a 180 00:16:53,120 --> 00:16:59,040 painting of lemons and cherries, iconic symbols of slot machines, makes 181 00:16:56,720 --> 00:17:02,880 delicious sense. The fact that the box sits in front of a restaurant also 182 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:06,720 influenced the food and beverage theme. In terms of the composition, I kept 183 00:17:04,640 --> 00:17:10,319 hearing the phrases glass half empty or half full and the cherry on top in my 184 00:17:08,480 --> 00:17:14,319 head and thought that dividing the box into separate stacked sections that 185 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:18,079 resemble a glass filled with fruit with the cherries being on top would be a fun 186 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:22,760 way to illustrate those sayings and to play more with the themes of luck and 187 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:22,760 positivity. 188 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:33,760 Next, we have artist Matt Hughes at St. Louis and Las Vegas Boulevard. 189 00:17:31,679 --> 00:17:38,880 Matto says, "I focused on animals rendered in my own style. The animals I 190 00:17:36,240 --> 00:17:42,720 chose were the redtailed hawk, coyote, mule, deer, and big horn sheep. 191 00:17:41,039 --> 00:17:47,039 Embodying characteristics such as perseverance, adaptability, bravery, 192 00:17:44,720 --> 00:17:51,200 strength, and wisdom. These creatures do not represent the desert ecosystem. They 193 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:55,200 also, excuse me, they do not only represent the desert ecosystem, but they 194 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:59,360 act as mirrors of human character, reminding us of the resil resiliency and 195 00:17:57,440 --> 00:18:04,880 beauty within ourselves." He's also included plants for the 196 00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:11,400 smaller electrical box, the Mojave Yaka, desert marolds barrel cactus, and the 197 00:18:07,200 --> 00:18:11,400 beavertail prickly pear cactus. 198 00:18:11,897 --> 00:18:13,917 [snorts] 199 00:18:16,080 --> 00:18:21,960 Next, we have artist Samir Asani speaking on his design. 200 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:30,960 » So, my art piece is on St. Louis and Paradise. It's pretty close to the 201 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:35,919 gateway arches. So, I really wanted to make sure I incorporated those elements. 202 00:18:33,120 --> 00:18:40,880 So, I wanted to use a bright pallet so has contrast from a far distance. I 203 00:18:38,559 --> 00:18:45,039 wanted to have the gateway arches with the car driving under it. Um, on the 204 00:18:43,520 --> 00:18:49,520 sides, I wanted to incorporate the Strat as well as a showgirl gesturing towards 205 00:18:47,280 --> 00:18:54,799 the Strat. Um, I wanted to incorporate Las Vegas elements like gaming symbols, 206 00:18:51,840 --> 00:19:01,440 cards, poker chips, diamonds, all that kind of stuff. Um, I want to use bright 207 00:18:57,520 --> 00:19:07,440 colors and um have something that has a lot of contrast. 208 00:19:04,320 --> 00:19:12,960 » Thank you. >> Thank you. 209 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:17,919 » Next, we have Bonnie Kelso at Bob Stupac in Las Vegas Boulevard. 210 00:19:15,840 --> 00:19:21,440 She says, "This mural series for my utility cabinets along Las Vegas 211 00:19:19,440 --> 00:19:25,280 Boulevard explores themes of whimsy and nature and concealment. Each cabinet is 212 00:19:23,919 --> 00:19:30,160 transformed into a faceless monochromatic aven creature rendered in 213 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:34,480 bright vivid hues. The largest box painted in pink represents a maternal 214 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:38,160 figure followed by four smaller chicks each showcasing their individuality 215 00:19:36,240 --> 00:19:41,600 through color. The flowing feathers guide them towards the art district 216 00:19:39,679 --> 00:19:44,600 symbolizing movement, identity, and purpose. 217 00:19:55,520 --> 00:20:05,320 Next we have Nathaniel Benjamin at California A and Commerce. Now we're 218 00:20:01,360 --> 00:20:05,320 moving into the arts district. 219 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:10,880 He states, "The two larger cabinets shows the shoes of people from different 220 00:20:08,880 --> 00:20:15,360 walks of life. The top of the cabinet shows stars in space extending onto the 221 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:19,120 sides like legs into each of the shoes. In a similar way, the other larger 222 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:24,480 cabinet shows the texture of earth also extending into its respective shoes. The 223 00:20:21,840 --> 00:20:28,799 smaller cabinet says many feet one path across the two sides facing towards the 224 00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:32,480 intersection. Another side shows a shape reminiscent of a spiral or thumbrint. 225 00:20:30,799 --> 00:20:36,320 The final a circle of people holding hands and on top is the symbol of an 226 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:40,880 atom. He is hoping to form a sense of 227 00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:46,480 connection and represent a diverse cast of characters including small details 228 00:20:42,720 --> 00:20:46,480 that tell a little bit of their stories. 229 00:20:49,200 --> 00:20:56,959 Chala Escobar has a box on California A at Kasa Dan Juan. 230 00:20:56,304 --> 00:21:01,039 [snorts] [clears throat] She states being located 231 00:20:59,200 --> 00:21:05,919 near that restaurant whose atmosphere celebrates Mexican culture and the art 232 00:21:02,559 --> 00:21:11,039 of Freda Kalo. She wants to pay tribute to Latin art and culture designed by 233 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:15,360 Loaria cards, the beloved bingo game played across many generations and parts 234 00:21:12,880 --> 00:21:22,320 of Latin America. She selected the iconic symbols of El Corazone and La 235 00:21:18,799 --> 00:21:26,600 Cala Vera and the duality of existence prominent in Latin American culture. 236 00:21:26,960 --> 00:21:33,960 She also has a box a few boxes um on California a at ers 237 00:21:34,159 --> 00:21:39,919 and [clears throat] here she honors the importance of storytelling by depicting 238 00:21:37,600 --> 00:21:44,440 a continuous fantasy landscape that focuses on a young heroine's journey. 239 00:21:47,520 --> 00:21:53,840 Next we have artist Miguel Hernandez on California A. [snorts] 240 00:21:52,240 --> 00:21:57,679 He states, "I came up with this concept for my love of flowers, nature, and 241 00:21:55,440 --> 00:22:01,600 realism through art, and would like the opportunity to paint the boxes to look 242 00:21:59,440 --> 00:22:10,120 like 3D barrel cactus plants with various and vibrant flowers on top. 243 00:22:05,840 --> 00:22:10,120 He has a series of four boxes. 244 00:22:11,440 --> 00:22:18,080 Next, [snorts] we have artist Giovani Uronda entitled Sweet Treats on 245 00:22:15,679 --> 00:22:20,960 California AV at You Are Me." He says, "These are my first murals on an 246 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:24,960 electric box." And he wanted to do something fun, light, and happy. The 247 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:29,120 artwork focuses on themes of clowns because they bring joy and remind people 248 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:32,159 to be silly and clown around. He believes that anyone who sees this work 249 00:22:30,640 --> 00:22:35,960 should be able to have fun and get in touch with their inner child. 250 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:44,400 And lastly, we have artist Mila May on California at Mscala. 251 00:22:43,725 --> 00:22:48,559 [snorts] She states, "The proposed designs 252 00:22:46,480 --> 00:22:53,039 transform an ordinary utility cabinet into a playful reflection of downtown 253 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:56,400 Las Vegas. Vibrant and full of energy, it connects to an environment by 254 00:22:54,559 --> 00:23:01,600 imagining what might be happening inside these mysterious boxes, turning function 255 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:05,919 into fantasy. The design blends circuit board-like platter patterns and smiling 256 00:23:03,919 --> 00:23:08,919 faces, revealing an imagined inner world. 257 00:23:10,880 --> 00:23:16,799 I also wanted to add a final thank you to our evaluation panelists, 258 00:23:14,799 --> 00:23:23,039 Commissioner Vonbastians, Ido, Yur Uturalde, 259 00:23:19,360 --> 00:23:26,240 La Wilcox, Stacia Fiser, and David David Renan. 260 00:23:24,559 --> 00:23:29,240 Thank you. Does anyone have any questions? 261 00:23:32,159 --> 00:23:40,320 » Thank you so much. We're going to move forward with item number eight, obeyance 262 00:23:37,840 --> 00:23:46,080 item, discussion for possible action regarding the purchase of enriched 263 00:23:42,240 --> 00:23:52,480 heritage by Adalfo Gonzalez located at 1300C street 264 00:23:48,640 --> 00:23:58,000 not to exceed $35,000 of the percent for the arts fund ward five summers 265 00:23:55,679 --> 00:24:03,200 Armstrong. >> Hi, this is Laura Machado for the 266 00:23:59,760 --> 00:24:07,520 record. Um, as you may remember from our last meeting, um, at the last arts 267 00:24:05,840 --> 00:24:12,559 commission meeting, we're proposing the purchase of Enriched Heritage by Adelfa 268 00:24:09,679 --> 00:24:17,039 Gonzalez. I'll just give a little recap. The sculpture was originally installed 269 00:24:14,480 --> 00:24:21,200 in January 2024, part of the contemporary public art project. The 270 00:24:19,279 --> 00:24:26,000 installation was initially planned for one year. That was extended for an 271 00:24:23,520 --> 00:24:31,039 additional year. That loan period ends this month. So, we're bringing it to the 272 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:37,039 arts commission for discussion and possible action to purchase this 273 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:41,600 sculpture. So, we had a few questions at the last meeting and we've addressed 274 00:24:38,799 --> 00:24:46,720 those questions. Um, the first was regarding maintenance. 275 00:24:44,320 --> 00:24:53,200 A condition report was completed in December. We did determine there were 276 00:24:49,440 --> 00:25:00,000 very few minor rust issues. So the artist went out, cleaned the sculpture 277 00:24:56,159 --> 00:25:04,480 and repainted those rust areas. Um, so all of the issues that were discovered 278 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:07,480 have been resolved and it has been cleaned. 279 00:25:08,320 --> 00:25:15,200 Uh, there was another question about ongoing care. The annual maintenance 280 00:25:13,039 --> 00:25:21,279 will be minimal. It will consist of cleaning with soap and water followed by 281 00:25:18,240 --> 00:25:28,400 drying with a cloth. If there are any issues regarding um any rust or open um 282 00:25:26,080 --> 00:25:32,960 spaces where there's been a chip of the paint, we'll reach out to Adulo and 283 00:25:30,320 --> 00:25:37,600 he'll address those issues. One of the other questions was regarding 284 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:43,520 the structural stability. So this sculptures foundation and the 285 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:48,000 anchorage was approved and designed by a Nevada licensed engineer that the city 286 00:25:45,440 --> 00:25:51,760 hired when this piece was installed. Uh the anchorage is rated to last more than 287 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:57,520 10 years and there's no additional support that's needed. 288 00:25:54,400 --> 00:26:02,320 Uh and then the final question was do we need to do anything to make sure that 289 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:08,799 it's protected from the weather. So currently it has a durable automotive 290 00:26:05,039 --> 00:26:13,520 grade paint and at this time there's no additional weathering protection that 291 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:18,640 need we need to require but we will do an we do an inventory every year and 292 00:26:16,240 --> 00:26:23,279 we'll make an assessment if there is anything that comes up that we need to 293 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:29,360 address. Uh we don't anticipate any additional maintenance beyond the 294 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:34,960 standard annual cleaning. Um the artist has been really wonderful to work with. 295 00:26:31,200 --> 00:26:39,760 He's very responsive and the business owner would really like for this to say. 296 00:26:37,360 --> 00:26:43,919 So staff recommends uh acquiring this into the city's public 297 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:49,080 art collection, but it's up for you for further discussion. I'm happy to answer 298 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:49,080 any questions. 299 00:26:49,200 --> 00:26:55,600 » Would anyone like to make a motion to purchase the enriched heritage 300 00:26:54,640 --> 00:27:00,320 installation? >> Ch. This commissioner Gotti, I would 301 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:04,279 make that motion. Commissioner Churk second. 302 00:27:05,039 --> 00:27:10,559 » Is there any discussion? >> I This is Commissioner Churk. I just 303 00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:15,120 want to say thank you so much for doing the due diligence and making sure that 304 00:27:13,600 --> 00:27:20,720 we're very confident in making this purchase. Thank you. 305 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:25,840 » This is Commissioner Cleven. Um I just wanted to note that this is in an area 306 00:27:23,279 --> 00:27:31,520 that has been disinvested for a long time. And so by the city really 307 00:27:29,600 --> 00:27:34,240 realizing that this is a great location for temporary artwork and now 308 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:38,799 programming it with permanent, I think it really puts a stamp on this as an 309 00:27:36,080 --> 00:27:42,240 important community space and also reinvest in the community. So I 310 00:27:40,480 --> 00:27:45,240 appreciate that we're having this discussion. 311 00:27:45,840 --> 00:27:51,679 » If there's no further discussion, I would like to call for a vote. All in 312 00:27:49,919 --> 00:27:55,320 favor? I 313 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:55,320 » I 314 00:27:57,120 --> 00:28:00,360 » All opposed. 315 00:28:00,960 --> 00:28:04,360 » The vote carries. 316 00:28:05,679 --> 00:28:12,720 Item number nine, discussion for possible action regarding the acceptance 317 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:19,919 of a donation of artworks titled Ruby's pool parking lot pano hammer pano and 318 00:28:16,799 --> 00:28:27,200 Liberace by Linda Altruits into the city's permanent artwork collection no 319 00:28:22,880 --> 00:28:32,320 fiscal impact all wards. This is Laura Machado again for the 320 00:28:29,039 --> 00:28:38,240 record. So, in the process of conducting our annual inventory, we located these 321 00:28:36,080 --> 00:28:43,600 four pieces that have been on loan with the city and this loan has expired. When 322 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:48,799 I reached out to the artist, Linda Ultrawitz, 323 00:28:45,120 --> 00:28:54,399 she suggested or recommended offered a generous donation to um offer these 324 00:28:52,159 --> 00:28:58,799 pieces into the city's permanent art collection. 325 00:28:56,240 --> 00:29:03,520 There's no fiscal impact associated with this donation. They are two-dimensional 326 00:29:01,279 --> 00:29:07,679 pieces in good quality. There's no additional maintenance that's required 327 00:29:05,039 --> 00:29:13,120 or conservation. They were installed on the seventh floor. They have been 328 00:29:09,520 --> 00:29:17,520 removed for that room to be rehabbed and I believe there is a location on the 329 00:29:15,760 --> 00:29:22,880 fourth floor that is open for these pieces in the finance department that 330 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:27,840 really appreciates photography. So, um, based on your discussion and possible 331 00:29:25,200 --> 00:29:33,279 vote, staff recommends, uh, accepting this donation, but I'll leave it up to 332 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:36,279 your discussion and happy to answer any questions. 333 00:29:37,760 --> 00:29:46,640 Would anyone like to make a motion to to accept the donation of artworks titled 334 00:29:43,679 --> 00:29:51,520 Ruby's pool, parking lot pano, hammer pano, and Liberace by Linda Alterits 335 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:55,360 into the city's permanent artwork collection with no fiscal impact. 336 00:29:53,919 --> 00:30:00,799 » This is Commissioner Ch make that motion to accept the donation. 337 00:29:58,080 --> 00:30:07,520 » Commissioner Port second it. >> Thank you. The move the motion has been 338 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:11,200 properly seconded. Now I will for the vote. All in favor? 339 00:30:10,240 --> 00:30:15,559 » I >> I 340 00:30:12,559 --> 00:30:15,559 » I 341 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:24,039 motion passes. Thank you. 342 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:32,000 Item number 10, discussion regarding topics for future agenda items. Comments 343 00:30:30,080 --> 00:30:37,760 made during this portion of the agenda by individual members shall refer solely 344 00:30:35,039 --> 00:30:42,320 to proposals for future agenda items and any discussion shall be limited to 345 00:30:40,159 --> 00:30:47,840 whether or not such proposed items are within the purview of the commission and 346 00:30:45,120 --> 00:30:53,120 or whether such proposed items shall be placed on a future agenda. 347 00:30:50,799 --> 00:30:59,200 No discussion regarding the substance of any proposed topic shall occur and no 348 00:30:55,520 --> 00:31:04,159 action shall be taken. Are there any 349 00:31:01,200 --> 00:31:09,840 uh future agenda items? >> This is Commissioner Portoi. Um I was 350 00:31:07,520 --> 00:31:17,120 contacted by a couple artists in the district about the RA uh raised prices 351 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:20,399 of parking and the inconvenience. I don't know whether that comes under our 352 00:31:18,720 --> 00:31:24,720 jurisdiction. Probably not. But at least I want to 353 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:28,840 just bring it up for discussion if possible at a future date. 354 00:31:29,760 --> 00:31:35,200 This is Commissioner Cleven. It doesn't fall under our jurisdiction, but we 355 00:31:33,279 --> 00:31:42,120 could ask for a report from parking services. 356 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:42,120 We could always ask. 357 00:31:43,039 --> 00:31:47,720 Thank you. Is there anyone else? 358 00:31:49,519 --> 00:31:57,760 Thank you. We'll move to item number 11, citizens participation. Public comment 359 00:31:55,840 --> 00:32:02,080 during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the 360 00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:06,640 jurisdiction of the commission. No subject may act be acted upon by the 361 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:11,440 commission unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If 362 00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:15,519 you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The 363 00:32:13,519 --> 00:32:21,279 amount of discussion on any single subject as well as the amount of time 364 00:32:18,480 --> 00:32:24,279 any single speaker is allowed may be limited. 365 00:32:24,399 --> 00:32:34,960 Okay. Well, if there is no one else to comment, 366 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:40,919 I adjourn this meeting. Item number 12, adjournment. Thank you for your time 367 00:32:37,440 --> 00:32:40,919 today, everyone.