FAC Packet 1-27-20CITY OF CUPERTINO
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
AGENDA
10300 Torre Avenue, City Hall Conference Room C
Monday, January 27, 2020
6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Draft Minutes of January 13, 2020 meeting
Recommended Action: approve or modify the Draft Minutes of January 13, 2020
Draft Minutes of January 13, 2020
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Art in Unexpected Places
Recommended Action: Review and discuss procedures for Wall Mural Art Contest,
and determine Wall Mural Art Contest rules
Draft Wall Mural Art Contest Rules
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Fine Arts Commission Agenda January 27, 2020
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APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Special Meeting,
Conference Room C
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
January 13, 2020 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Dhami, Kasamsetty, Chokshi and Matley
Absent: Mahalingam
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Draft Minutes of November 25, 2019
Motion: Commissioner Matley motioned and Commissioner Chokshi seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2019 meeting. Motioned
approved 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Commission proposals for FY 2020-21 City Work Program
Commissioners discussed the Commission proposals for the FY 2020-21 City Work
Program. Commissioner discussed continuing existing Artist Award Programs
(Distinguished, Emerging, and Young Artist), and the Art in Unexpected Places work
program. Commissioners discussed adding an Art Festival and Art Talks to the
upcoming City Work Program. Commissioner Matley motioned and Commissioner
Dhami seconded to propose the following FY 2020-21 City Work Program items:
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Art in Unexpected Places
Artist Award Programs (if not already included in the Commission’s budget)
Art Festival
Art Talks
Motioned approved 4-0
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Matley discussed the Wall Mural Contest rules with the commissions, and
asked for the Commissioners to be prepared for a discussion in the next Fine Arts
Commission meeting (January 27, 2020).
Commissioners discussed the Young Arts Award, and the next steps. Commissioners
discussed the materials and steps needed to have the artwork go up by February 1, 2020
at the Cupertino Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair Kasamsetty adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. of the special meeting on January 13,
2020 at City Hall, Conference Room C.
Respectfully submitted,
s/s Erick Serrano
Erick Serrano, Senior Planner
Staff Liaison
Draft Wall Mural Art Contest Rules
Creative brief
Visual artists who reside in Santa Clara County are invited to submit proposals for an
innovative and colorful two-dimensional mural for (TBD) located on the map attached,
and shown in the attached photos. The walls are available for inspection during normal
public hours and artists are encouraged to visit the site and inspect the wall surface
prior to submitting a proposal.
Artists are encouraged to create an artistic or illustrative work that addresses both the
interests of the community and the context and history of each site. Imagery should
celebrate the natural diversity and dynamism of the property. Each design must also be
sympathetic to the structural limitations of the site and relat e to its immediate
environment, and to the typical use of the property.
Selection Process
Ideas must be submitted digitally along with one to three image sketches that reflect
the theme, dimensions and layout of the proposed work. Image files should be in JPEG
format. The proposal document should be in Word or PDF format.. From submitted
entries, the project team will short-list a maximum of 2-3 artists. Artists who are short-
listed will be required to undertake a short interview with the Cupertino Fine Arts
Commission to discuss their design and inspiration.
It is expected that the selected artist will be informed by <date TBD>
Contest Rules
► The contest is only open to visual artists resident in Santa Clara County.
► All submitted designs must reflect the design brief and theme, and satisfy the aims of
the project.
► If short-listed, artists must be available for a brief interview as part of the judging
process
► A nominal artist fee of <TBD> will be awarded to the artist whose work is selected
► The artist fee covers the intellectual property of the design, and labor associated with
the mural painting itself
► The artwork must be designed to be painted on the concrete wall measuring
approximately <X ft. high and X ft. wide in total.
► The artwork must be applied using paints appropriate for the site and wall
composition, optimizing color, durability and safety.
► Each proposal should include phone, address, and e-mail contact for each artist.
► The artist must be available to paint the mural during 10am – 4pm on the dates of
<TBD>
►The project should be completed by <TBD>
How to Submit a Design
Artists are required to submit the following information:
1. A written proposal outlining the design concept. This should include:
-Brief artistic vision and ideas behind the design.
-A list of materials required, indicating quantities and associated, estimated costs.
-Description of any materials that are not environmentally friendly and how they will be
handled and disposed
-A proposed timeline of activities to ensure that the project is completed by the
deadline.
2. A maximum of 3 supporting digital sketches or visuals illustrating the design
3. A current CV, including designs of any previous art commissions undertaken
The deadline is <TBD>
Artists must send their applications by email to: <TBD>
Artists will be informed of the short list by <TBD>. The selected design will be
announced by <TBD>.
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Themes
For Pilot #1, Blackberry Farm
The natural habitat, flora and fauna. Local wildlife in and near Blackberry Farm include,
coyote, deer, racoons, mountain lions, squirrels, and many species of birds (sample
photos attached). Flora include sycamores, redwoods, oaks and wild flowers. The artist
is free to consider a montage or other visual approach that reflects the diversity of flora
and fauna.
For Pilot #2, Cupertino Sports Center
The diversity of children and adults, and the sports in which they participate . Activities
include tennis, racquetball, basketball, volleyball and table tennis, and utilizing gym
equipment and exercise classes. The artist is free to consider a montage or other visual
approach that reflects the diversity of citizens and activities.