Visual Arts Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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    Overview

    Members of the Visual Arts Committee will attend this meeting in person at the location listed above. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting in person at the physical meeting location listed above or remotely online at https://bit.ly/3Rg8cvU. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide public comment on every agenda item.

    Visual Arts Committee Commissioners: Suzie Ferras, Chair; JD Beltran; Mahsa Hakimi; Yiying Lu; Jeanne McCoy, Nabiel Musleh; Abby Sadin Schnair.

    Agenda

    1. Call to Order, Roll call, Agenda Changes, Land Acknowledgment
      • Call to order
      • Roll call / Confirmation of quorum
      • Agenda Changes
      • Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

      The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. As a department dedicated to promoting a diverse and equitable Arts and Culture environment in San Francisco, we are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community.

    2. General Public Comment

      Discussion

      (This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Commission’s consideration.)

    3. Consent Calendar

      Action

      1. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Prisoners Repast, 2018, by David Huffman. The two-dimensional artwork is comprised of Acrylic, oil, collage, spray paint, glitter and colored pencil on wood panel. It measures 60 in. x 60 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 1105-18-355.

         
      2. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Split, 2018, by Yorgo Alexopoulos. The media artwork consists of a two-channel digital animation on 4K LCD displays with sound, aspect ratio 32:5 (6:40), synchronized media players, 11 minute, 30 second infinite loop, the screens measure 28 in. x 171 in. x 4 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0709-18-219.

         
      3. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Painting #2018-8-6, 2018, by Fong Chung-Ray. The two-dimensional artwork, mixed media on canvas, measures 60 in x 90 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 1105-18-355.

         
      4. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Parallel Portions, 2017, by Mike Henderson. The two-dimensional artwork, oil on canvas, measures 72 in. x 87 in., and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0201-21-035.

         
      5. Motion to approve the temporary installation of two sculptures by artist Stefanie Mufson in honor of Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon. The sculptures will be made from wood painted in a blue and white ornamental pattern, measuring 5’ high by 4.5” wide to be installed in Portsmouth Square and Union Square from January 28, 2024 until March 2, 2024. The works are sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

    4. 2530 18th Street

      Action 

      Presenter: Molly Casey

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

      Presentation of the artwork by Design Girl Magic and Leah Tumerman to be installed at 2530 18th Street.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the design of the artwork Horizon Effect by Design Girl Magic to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the design of the artwork An Embrace :: Un Abrazo by Leah Tumerman to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the design of the artwork Growing Together :: Creciendo Juntos by Design Girl Magic to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

    5. SFAC Galleries 2024 Main Gallery Exhibition

      Action



      Staff Presenter: Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

      Presentation of the SFAC Galleries upcoming 2024 Main Gallery exhibition.

      Discussion and Possible Action: for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve the artist honorarium in the amount of $2500 to Kimberly Acebo Arteche; $2500 to Miguel Arzabe; $4000 to Daniela Rivera; $2500 to Trina Michelle Robinson; for the research and development of artwork for a SFAC Galleries exhibition in the Main Gallery on view May 16 – August 4, 2024.

    6. Temporary Sculpture Installation on Embarcadero

      Action



      Staff Presenter: Jill Manton

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

      Presentation of the temporary installation of a sculpture by Thomas J Price on The Embarcadero.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the temporary installation of a bronze figurative sculpture by artist Thomas J Price, titled As Sounds Turn to Noise which measures 9 ft. 2.5 in. x 4 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. which will be loaned to the Arts Commission by Hauser & Wirth Gallery, to be installed at a prominent site on The Embarcadero determined in consultation with the Port, and pending Port approval, for a period of six months commencing late February/early March 2024 at a total cost not to exceed $40,000 from the Public Art Trust.

    7. Westside Pump Station Reliability Improvement Project

      Action

      Staff Presenter: Arianne Gelardin

      Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes



      Presentation of Final Design (artwork renderings) and Construction Document Phase deliverables (as-built wall dimensions, material sample images) by Jet Martinez for the Westside Pump Station Reliability Improvement Project.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the final design of Fog Lilies, a painted mural by artist Jetro Martinez for the West Side Pump Station Reliability Improvement Project, located at Great Highway and Sloat Blvd.

    8. Southeast Treatment Plant Construction Fence

      Action



      Presenter: Jackie von Treskow

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5  minutes

      Presentation of Modalities & Motifs, 2023, a temporary artwork by Afatasi The Artist (Fatasilima LLC), as installed on the Southeast Treatment Plant Construction Fence along Evans Avenue between Rankin and Phelps streets.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Modalities & Motifs, 2023, a temporary artwork by Afatasi The Artist (Fatasilima LLC), as installed on the Southeast Treatment Plant Construction Fence along Evans Avenue between Rankin and Phelps streets.

    9. Pier 27 Cruise Terminal

      Action

      Staff Presenter: Marcus Davies

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

      Presentation of the recommended artist and proposal for the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Public Art Project.

      Discussion and Possible Action: to approve artist (to be announced at meeting) and proposal for the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Public Art Project, as recommended by the artist review panel. 

      Discussion and Possible Action: to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with (to be announced at meeting) for an amount not to exceed $136,000 for the design, engineering, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation of an artwork for the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Public Art Project.

    10. Herz Recreation Center

      Action

      Staff Presenter: Marcus Davies

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

      Presentation of the Final Design (artwork renderings) by Sanjay Vora for Herz Recreation Center.

      Discussion and possible motion: to approve Construction Document and Final Design deliverables by Sanjay Vora for the Herz Recreation Center Public Art Project.

    11. Staff Report

      Discussion



      Staff Presenter:
      Mary Chou

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes



      Presentation of program updates.

    12. New Business and Announcements

      Discussion



      (This item is to allow the Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration, to report on recent arts activities and to make announcements.)

    13. Adjournment

      Action

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023
    3:00 pm

    Visual Arts Committee (Arts Commission)

    War Memorial Veterans Building
    401 Van Ness
    Suite 125
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Documents

    December 13, 2023 Visual Arts Committee Minutes Draft

    Notices

    Timestamp

    Timestamp

    Agenda posted: 12/8/2023 9:15am. CC

    Recording posted: 12/14/2023 10:52am TP

    Minutes posted: 12/28/2023

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    Public comment

    Public comment

    Public comment in regard to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the Chair has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a written summary of their comments to be included in the minutes if it is 150 words or less.

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    The meetings of the Visual Arts Committee will be held in “hybrid format” with the meeting occurring in-person at the War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 125 and available to view on WebEx.  

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available
    Each item on the agenda may include the following documents:
    1) Department or Agency or report;
    2) Public correspondence;
    3) Other explanatory documents.

    Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available only electronically at https://sf.gov/departments/visual-arts-committee-arts-commission. Please contact: Craig Corpora at craig.corpora@sfgov.org or 415-252-2249. PLEASE NOTE: The Arts Commission often receives documents created or submitted by other City officials, agencies or departments after the posting of the Arts Commission agenda. For such documents or presentations, members of the public may wish to contact the originating agency if they seek documents not yet provided to the Arts Commission.

    Meeting procedures

    Meeting procedures

    1. Agenda items will normally be heard in order. Please note, that on occasion a special circumstance may necessitate that an agenda item be taken out of order. To ensure that an agenda item is not missed, it is advised to arrive at the beginning of the meeting. All agenda changes will be announced by the Chair at the top of the meeting.

    2. Public comment will be taken before or during the Committee’s consideration of each agenda item. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for the time allotted by the Chair at the top of the meeting for up to three (3) minutes.

    3. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Commissioners on matters that are within the Arts Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on the agenda.

    4. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a brief written summary of their comments, which shall, if no more than 150 words, be included in the official file. Written comments pertaining to this meeting should be submitted to art-info@sfgov.org.

    5. Persons attending the meeting and those unable to attend may submit written comments regarding the subject of the meeting. Such comments will be made part of the official public record and will be brought to the attention of the committee. Written comments should be submitted to Arts Commission staff via email to craig.corpora@sfgov.org by 5:00 p.m. before the date of the meeting. Please note that names and addresses included in these submittals will become part of the public record. Submittals may be made anonymously. Written public comment submitted to SFAC staff will not be read aloud during the meeting. Communications not received prior to the meeting may be delivered to SFAC staff and will be shared with the commissioners.
     

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    Electronic devices prohibited

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    Sunshine Ordinance

    Sunshine Ordinance

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    Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements

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    Accessibility Meeting Policy

    Accessibility Meeting Policy

    Accessibility Meeting Policy 

    Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact Program Associate Tara Peterson at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible. 

    利便参與會議的相關規定 

    根據美國殘疾人士法案和語言服務條例,中文、西班牙語、和/或美國手語翻譯人員在收到要求後將會提供翻譯服務。另外,我們將盡力提供擴音設備。同時也將會提供不同格式的會議資料, 和/或者提供閱讀器。此外,翻譯版本的會議記錄可在委員會通過後提供。上述的要求,請於會議前最少48小時致電PHONE 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.orgProgram Associate Tara Peterson 提出。逾期提出的請求,若可能的話,亦會被考慮接納。聽證室設有輪椅通道。 

    POLITICA DE ACCESO A LA REUNIÓN 

    De acuerdo con la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (American Disabilities Act) y la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Language Access Ordinance) intérpretes de chino, español, y lenguaje de señas estarán disponibles de ser requeridos. En adición, se hará todo el esfuerzo posible para proveer un sistema mejoramiento de sonido, materiales de la reunión en formatos alternativos, y/o proveer un leedor. Las minutas podrán ser traducidas luego de ser aprobadas por la Comisión. Para solicitar estos servicios, favor contactar a Program Associate Tara Peterson , por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas. 

    Patakaran para sa pag-access ng mga Miting 

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    Disability Access 

    Disability Access 

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    Last updated December 28, 2023