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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - April 20, 2009 B-01 SM-'-- - - I n Review Lodi Arts Commission Mission Statement • To Advance the Arts in Lodi by Partnering with the Entire Community to Provide Quality Programs and Events that Foster Creative Expression Lodi Arts Commission - Vision • We envision unlimited opportunities and resources available to further the arts so that access to participation by all community members is not hindered by economic, social or cultural barriers •Through the arts, our local economy and culture is invigorated for the benefit of our collective future Lodi Arts Division • Lodi Arts Commission - Art Programs Et Events • Art in Public Places Advisory Board - Utilizes Funds from Development to Provide Public Art to Enhance the City of Lodi • Lodi Arts Project Fund - Provides Funds for Various Art Programs • Art Et Activity Classes - Hutchins Street Square - Provides Lodi with Meaningful Art Classes Lodi Arts Project Fund • Fundraising Component of Lodi Arts Programs - Nonprofit Status - 3 Lodi Arts Commissioners - Underwrites Projects and Events for the Lodi Arts Commission - Contributes to Scholarships for Low Income Lodi Residents for Art &t Activity Classes - Partners with Community Businesses to Raise Funds for the Arts in Lodi - Operates the Pub at Hutchins Street Square fav Art Hoy II11: First Friday Art Hop February 2008 Bill Et June Vaughn Pottery Exhibit First Friday Art Hop March 2008 Diana Wolfe Art Attack First Friday Art Hop April 2008 Nina Rodriguez Stained Glass Creations First Friday Art Hop May 2008 Rachel Knipping M's Gems II11: i F.�/! vii i : re -re ! f r k; ? lk ,`iii; � i , �' x. - I�•l ��`: 5. �.. j.+� i jj First Friday Art Hop August 2008 Kathy Gibson A Journey Within fav Art Hoy al Mill 9 - W, III1N First Friday Art Hop October 2008 Jena Justeau Rouge Noir W, . - 4II11: First Friday A*r Hop at Hutchins Street Square presents The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators r r E 1 Music by Patricia Moore Wine Tasting Appetizers provided by Bon Appetit and the Lodi Arts Commission November 7, 2008 ■ 6:00 - 8:30 pm 125 S. Hutchins Street Lodi ■ 333-5511 Other Art flop V—.— N-11- Lab C—u—lly Aft Center Wine d Visitors Center, JAVA Stop, Scooter's, Lodi Public Li6r:tn' h cell rdoor Lod eLG, First Friday Art Hop December 2008 • Join us for an Evening of • Music Et Art Collections • Wine Tasting with Lodi Vintners from - The Lucas Winery - d'Art Wines - Michael David Winery - La Vida Dulce - Mokelumne Glen Vineyards - Heritage Oak Winery Smooth Jazz on the Square 'ZNAW-1:4m .rr r 2/13/09 Chris S jndri.ttg 3/13/09lvan Najera Lodi Guitars &Sax inK,xstNall Open 7.-OOpm, Concerts start at8..Mpm ° Vets $M00 dinnerisavailableatanac�diEionalchar�e f Craig Chaquico t �e Charlene Powers range Thea tr Concert starts atWOpm Tickets $58 00 r ' Bos o/1i'ce �t793335.550 wwrv.Ji u fcliia sslreetsquamcom 125SHutck-St eetLodi, CA i fJrigiaa/paste�artliyLlsvid.loal°oster ; e54'iLGAJW5,5on Ml.(s•. 05ti+4/ e Presents Ivan Najera International music sensation, guitaristivocalist, Ivan Najera, takes pleasurein performing a wide range of culturally diverse sounds. Smoothly setting the stage by playing a wide range of original pieces, Najera's influences include traditional Spanish, flamenco, Brazilian, jazz, and contemporary, to name just a few. Bring your dancing shoes and prepare to have your senses awakened! Friday, March 13 Hutchins Street Square 125 Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA 8:00 PM Concert (Doors Open 7:00 pm) $38.00 (Buffet dinner available at additional charge) BOR OFFICE: 209-333-5559 or On-Line 9 wym.HutchinsStreelSquare.corn IOdIATIS sK,..,rnax�t,.or� 1�D.5 zprolec and Af. `J f ! ' z Lodi Gu i tars & Sax featuring Travis Vega, Levi Huffman � Ray 1 aea April 10, 2009 •8:00 pm Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street • Lodi Tickets- $38.00 HSS Box Office 333-5550 Doors open at 7.40pm for a fight buffet (additional charge) ....,, Lod ,sG 1/ G Z Z // CraigChaquico "Since touring the world with Jefferson Starship In the '70's and '80's, Chaquico has made a solo name for himself as one of smooth jazz's most acclaimed players..." May 22, 2009 • 8:00 pm Hutchins Street Square Charlene Powers Lange Performing Arts Theatre 125 S. Hutchins Street # Lodi Tickets $58.00 • HSS Box Office 333-5550 IYo host bar available Scholarships 2008 • Lodi Arts Commission Raises Funds Through Various Annual Programs • Lodi Arts Project Fund Contributes Funds to Provide Scholarships • These Funds Provide Qualified Lodi Residents with Scholarships so that they may also Participate in the Art & Activity Classes held at Hutchins Street Square Each Year Scholarships 2008-2009 • 2007-2008 - 15 Scholarships Awarded = $1,938.50 - 2 Merit Scholarships Awarded = $191.00 .2008-2009 - 14 Scholarships Awarded = $1,538.60 - 2 Merit Scholarships Awarded = $221.00 Revenue Hutchins Street Square Art Ei Activity Classes 200000 � 180000 160000 140000 120000 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000 �- 0 Gross Revenue 97-98 ■ 98-99 ■ 99-00 ■ 00-01 ■ 01-02 ■ 02-03 ■ 03-04 ■ 04-05 ■ 05-06 ■ 06-07 ■ 07-08 ■ 08-09 Number of Student Visits 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Hutchins Street Square Art Ei Activity Classes Student Visits ■ 1997-1998 ■ 1998-1999 ■ 1999-2000 ■ 2000-01 ■ 2001-02 ■ 2002-03 ■ 2003-04 ■ 2004-05 ■ 2005-06 ■ 2006-07 ■ 2007-08 ■ 2008-09 Arbor Day Celebration • The Lodi Arts Commission • Goes GREEN! - LAC has Joined with Community Partners such as Waste Management and Lodi Parks and Recreation to Provide a Free Community Event that includes: • Tree Planting • Education Regarding Trees and the Best Type to Plant here in Lodi to Ensure Healthy Long Lasting Trees that Contribute to our Environment • Awards Prizes for Best Arbor Day Art Posters Arbor Day Celebration - 2009 • Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners - 1 5t Prize - Brittani Kim Arbor Day Celebration 2009 • Poster Contest Winners _ 2"a prize - Cade Mayo Arbor Day Celebration 2009 • Poster Contest Winners - 3rd Prize - Cameron Abdollahzadeh arbor Dav Celebration ZOOS City of Lodi -Par City of Lodi -Community City of Lodi - Electric Util Lodi Improvement Committee Lodi Unified School District Lodi Arts Comrnission Waste Manage+nent West Cost Arborist Tree Lodi Wal-Mart Boston Market Duarte Nursery A&W Root Beer Lodi / Tokay Rotary Keep California Beautiful Vineyard Christian Middle School St. Peter Lutheran Church / Boy Scout Troop 291 501 (c)3 Assistance • This past year Members of the Lodi Arts Commission have Assisted the following Organizations in Obtaining 501 (c) 3 Status - Red Circle - American Indian Drumming • As a nonprofit California corporation these Groups are able to Qualify for Many Different Grants to Ensure They are Able to Bring Quality Arts to Lodi Residents • The Assistance by LAC Helps Further the Arts in the Lodi Community Art on the Square 2009 on the Tom' L �. . AV 1W ! t r Friday, June 26 - 6 pm to 8:30 pm Artist Award Presentation Saturday, June 27 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, June 28 - 11 am to 5 pm Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts and Conference Center 125S. Hutchins Street Lodi, CA lodiarts.org • (209) 333-5511 Art on the Square 2009 • Art on the Square Brings a Variety Artists to Lodi from as Far Away as the Bay Area and Southern California • 2 Day Premier Event with Art, Music and Fine Wines • 8thYear • Juried Art Show • Regional Advertising Et Promotion • Free Admission Art on the Square 2009 • All Day Event - Saturday &t Sunday • Art Arena for Children with Hands on Activities • All Proceeds go to Sponsorships for our Arts Education Classes for Underprivileged Ch- Food Provided By K ren iwanis's Club whose Proceeds go Towards Scholarships for High School Students Art on the Square 2009 • This event Raises the Awareness of the Arts in Lodi • Support and Exposure for Local Lodi Artists • Effective Fund Raising Tool • Introduction to Art for Local Area Children • Brings Art Lovers from Surrounding Areas in to Lodi • Family Event - Activities for Children &t Adults • Provides Opportunities for Area Wineries to Partner with the Arts • Provides Venue for Local Musicians Art on the Square 2009 • Exceptional Opportunity to Partner with Lodi Business Sponsors - A Sample of Past Sponsors Include Umpqua Bank Meehleis Modular Buildings Lodi Memorial Hospital California Waste Recovery Systems Applebee's Miller Packing Pacific Coast Producers Town &t country Properties Fidelity National Title Scientific Specialties Sanborn Chevrolet Project Lodi Art • In late 2008 an ad-hoc committee was formed with members of the LAC, Ai PP and other interested parties • The name for the organization was chosen and Project Lodi Art proceeded with the first of many phases of Community Art in Lodi • Goal: To utilize AiPP funds to mobilize the community with the support of businesses to create permanent "FUNCTIONAL ART" in Lodi Phase 1 -Sidewalk Mosaic Project • East Lodi Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project • Spaces for 24 Sidewalk Mosaics were Identified Within the East Lodi Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project • September 2008 - A Call to Local Artists was Issued for Sidewalk Mosaic Designs Phase 1 -Sidewalk Mosaic Project • Many Citizens of Lodi came out the 1St Friday in March to View the Mosaic Design Entries and to Cast their Vote for the People's Choice Award. 221 Votes were Received Phase 1 - Sidewclm Mosaic Prnipci Jlacp Ppnnlp'r-% Lhn1c_e Awarcl r phase 1 - Sidewe msa is Proic 'lTiTi F,I I -nasi - I OIaWwic- Mosaic Prnipel JlacP NPnnIP'q Lhnl-c_e Awarr ter-------- '�� •� �� r � r { ti 4 ti • [ :4viy ' 1 PRWRT LOW I •l[: 0 1 : a 0 j%Z"T"lloo, I aim sm Emin-M EM -M -M m NJ ■ lk."Ammm ORONO 0 PROJf(T LOW AL D •l[: cy� Phase 1 - Sidewalk Mosaic Project • Designs Will Ultimately be Made by Community Artists and Volunteers • Free Mosaic Workshops Open to All Lodi Residents 2 in April 2009 2 in May 2009 2 in June 2009 Phase 1 - Sidewalk Mosaic Project • 2 Community Business Sponsors to Date - Lodi Tile Works - Waste Management • Completed Mosaics will be Auctioned - Winning Bidders will Have Their Names Permanently Listed with Each Design Artist's Name - Revenue will go towards the Project Lodi Art Projects Project Lodi Art • Future Projects - Community Created Functional Art • Permanent Play Structures • Kettleman Lane Underpass Walls • Concrete Retaining Walls Partner Opportunity with LUSD - Community Created Art - "LODI IS OUR CANVAS" AiPP Susan Dannenfelser Et Kirk Beck i 0 1 D Af p :p - AiPP Tony Segate AiPP Rowland Cheney AiPP PALS Mural Tony Segale AiPP Lodi Train Station Lucinda Kasser Painting AiPP Sarah Costa had a dream... Rick Cardinio, Jr. AiPP In Progress • Better Days Pergola - Jerrod Mayes - Lodi &t Washington Street - Installation scheduled for May 2009 • Celebrating the Harvest - Rowland Cheney - School Ei Oak Street - Dedication scheduled for October 2009 • Updated AiPP Policies • Repair of the Fountain - Legion Park LAC 2009-201 0 • Strategic Planning 2009-2010 • Continued First Friday Art Hop • Concert Series - to Include Addition of Diverse Music Styles • We will be exploring options such as • Blue Grass Festival • Alternative Concerts • Rhythm Et Blues Events • Modesto Symphony • Smooth Jazz • Classic Rock LAC 2009-201 0 • Art on the Square • Assistance with 501 (c)3 formation • Lodi Arts Commission offers guidance to valid artist groups seeking to obtain non-profit status • This invaluable assistance works to sustain the arts in Lodi by positioning these artist groups to apply and be eligible for a variety of public and private funds LAC 2009-201 0 • Dancing with the Lodi Stars • The LAC is exploring ideas to introduce a dance contest for Lodi residents with an outline similar to the very popular television show "Dancing With the Stars" • Stay Tuned! LAC 2009-201 0 • Lodi Culinary Events • The LAC will taking a look at presenting a variety of culinary events such as - Taco Truck Competition - Gourmet Chef Contest - Best of Local Wine Pairing • You Won't Want to Miss These Tempting Events! LAC 2009-201 0 • Spoken Word with Local High Schools - One of the goals of the LAC for the coming year is to explore options in artist programming that will appeal and engage Lodi area middle and high school students - The LAC will explore and examine programming options to provide a meaningful and well attended arts event for Lodi students Grants • Grant Recommendations • Theater • High School Literary Productions • American Indian Drum Ceremonies • Free Band Performances • Mommy Et Me Art Classes • Open Studios Art Tour • Symphony and Music Education for Lodi Area Children • Symphony Performances THANK YOU LODI CITY COUNCIL All Members of the Lodi* Arts Commission and Lodi* Arts Project Fund Join in Thanking the Lodi* City Council for Their On -Going Support of the Arts in Livable Lovable Lodi*