Monday, April 24, 2017





Oceanside Arts Commission Notes on Meeting for April 3, 2017


Meeting started at 3:10 PM

There was an introduction of two new members to the Arts Commission. Maria Mingalone the new Director of the Oceanside Museum of Art and Valerie Brockbank a new resident to Oceanside of one year ans is a writer.
The City Engineer Steve Strapac was also in attendance.

Item 1. Consent Calendar Public Comments there were none.

Item 2.
a. The Minutes were approved
b. The Financial report was approved and commented that there were monies still available for
other small dispensations.
Item 3. Studio Ace Information information was in the Packet of staff reports https://www.studioace.org/history/
Item 4. Election of Vice Chair. Robin Goodkind was elected Vice Chair

Item 5. Oceanside Mural Initiative update: There have been a selection of 11 Artists out of 32 who submitted applications. Phase Two is underway with a reception at the Star Theater for ongoing support of the OMI.

  1. Days of Art Update for request of financial help for fees associated with the event. The discussion which followed with the request of monies currently in excess in the Commission's Capital Funds of 1500. to be given to OCAF for help with the City Fees for this event.
  2. American for the Arts Convention Information. The Convention to be held in San Francisco. The discussion which followed concluded that C.J. Dimento would be a great representative for Oceanside to attend. It was not sure if she could have the approval for this expense from the City.
  3. CA Arts Council Cultural Districts Pilot Program Update: Oceanside did apply. A team will visit 30 Cities. Then they will target 10 Cities to visit again. The Visits will take place in April and May. http://www.cac.ca.gov/initiatives/cultdistricts.php
  4. Master Plan for the Arts Update and Approval. The Cultural Planning Group has been chosen for the implementation of this vision for Oceanside. There was discussion about the various groups and committees which could and should be an integral element in this process.
    Jerry Kern The City Council liaison to the Arts Commission spoke about the integrity of the process and the long term commitment. “ The Steering Committee will be the “see it Through to the End” driving force.

The Consultant needs needs the bios of each Commissioner they should be short. Commissioner Mingalone wanted to make sure that folks who are not “art oriented” to be included. Again Councilman Kern stressed the importance of the economic importance and ripple effect of the Arts upon economic development.   

Saturday, April 1, 2017




MASTER PLAN FOR THE ARTS CITY OF OCEANSIDE


This coming meeting of our Arts Commission for the City of Oceanside is one of the most important of the Year. April, 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.   

On this web site for the City you will find the Staff reports and the last one is the complete proposal for the Master Plan for the Arts for our City presented by The Cultural Planning Group located in San Diego.

It is 29 pages long and I would recommend to print pages 3 - 12  a good start for an overview of the project.

Due to Health issues, I was unable to post the February's meeting results. Ruth Jameson