FAC 08-26-2019 APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Special Meeting, Conf. Rm. C
C U P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
August 26, 2019
ROLL CALL
Present: Mahalingam, Kasamsetty, Chokshi, Dhami, Matley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Draft Minutes from the July 22, 2019 meeting
Motions: Commissioner Matley motioned and Commissioner Dhami seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2019. Motioned approved 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Distinguished & Emerging Artist Award
Commissioners discussed potential City Council meeting dates to present the
Distinguished and Emerging Artist Award winners., tentatively scheduled for
November 5, 2019. Commissioners discussed using the library as a reception area
prior to the City Council meeting and displaying artwork from the winners by
November 2, 2019. Commissioner Matley noted that waivers will be required to
display the artwork. Commissioners will contact winners in September and October.
3. Subject: Young Artist Awards Outreach
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Commissioners discussed past themes and new themes. Commissioners decided that
the theme would be "What makes me smile" with an application deadline of
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November 15, 2019. Commissioners discussed outreach opportunities including Fall
Fest, schools (art and public), cultural events, and social media platforms. Directed
staff to update flyers and provide to Commissioners.
4. Subject: Fine Arts Commission 2019-2020 Approved Budget
Staff Liaison Erick Serrano provided an overview of the Fine Arts Commission work
items that include the Marketing Project and Art in Unexpected Places as well as
associated budget for the work items. Commissioners discussed their work with
former Commissioner Michael Sanchez for Art in Unexpected Places. Commissioners
discussed two potential sites, Cupertino Sports Center and Blackberry Farm, and
incorporating Distinguished and Emerging Artists into the program.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Mahalingam discussed the upcoming Mayor Meetings and attendance.
Commissioner Chokshi to attend the September meeting, Commissioner Matley the
October Meeting, and Chair Mahalingam to attend the November meeting.
Chair Mahalingam discussed the Augmented Realty Art Walk Project that provides a
phone application to demonstrate public artwork throughout the city. The phone
application would provide details on the artwork, artist, and would be multi-lingual.
Chair Mahalingam provided updates on the Hyatt House and Main Street Public
artwork.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mahalingam adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. to the special meeting on August
26, 2019 at City Hall, Conference Room C.
;Respec lly submitted:
ff Liaison: Erick Serrano, Senior Planner