1996-156-Adopting The Arts Commission Master PlanRESOLUTION 1996 -156
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING THE ARTS COMMISSION MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted an Arts Commission Master Plan in
1991 through Resolution 1991 -187;
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission Master Plan identifies the Commission's goal
to encourage the understanding, development, and appreciation of creative arts activities in the
Town of Los Gatos and allows for annual review and revision of Commission goals, objectives,
and activities as described therein;
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved revisions to the Master Plan in 1993
through Resolution 1993 -137;
WHEREAS, Town Council wishes to replace the 1993 Master Plan with a
revised version resulting from the Arts Commission's annual review of the Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: that the Town Council hereby 1)
adopts the attached Arts Commission Master Plan; and, 2) rescinds Resolution 1993 -137.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 16th day of December, 1996, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Jan Hutchins,
Vice Mayor Linda Lubeck
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joanne Benjamin
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
VICE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ARTS COMMISSION MASTER PLAN
Mission Statement:
Exhibit A
The Arts Commission encourages the understanding, development, and appreciation of creative arts
activities in the Town of Los Gatos. Its purpose is to enrich people's lives through the arts and establish
a strong community identity. The Arts Commission is advisory to the Town Council on arts programs and
plans, and coordinates Council - approved arts activities.
Goals, Objectives, Activities:
I. The Arts Commission Master Plan, as approved by the Town Council, guides the work of the Arts
Commission. The Arts Commission shall:
A. Periodically review the Master Plan;
B. Encourage public input in the review process;
C. Develop a Schedule of Projects identifying priorities and timeframes for completing
projects identified in the Master Plan; and
D. Submit the revised Plan and Schedule of Projects to the Town Council for adoption.
II. The Arts Commission seeks to encourage community involvement in arts programs and projects.
A. Arts Commissioners individually and collectively shall:
L Actively participate in the implementation of the Master Plan.
2. Encourage and support collaborative efforts among groups who wish to support the
arts.
3. Update and distribute as appropriate a brochure highlighting Arts Commission
activities and services within the community.
4. Network with other Town Commissions in order to cooperatively implement
projects and programs which serve the Town.
5. Continue to produce and direct "Music in the Plaza" as an on -going summer music
series designed to enhance and enrich the Los Gatos community.
6. Assist the Forbes Mill Footbridge Youth Mural Committee in completing Phase II
of the Mural Project.
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7. Consider revisions to the Art in the Council Chambers Program; schedule and
coordinate future exhibits.
8. Complete site visits to those arts, cultural, and/or educational agencies receiving
Community Grant funding from the Town; report impressions and findings to Arts
Commission.
9. Participate in the annual Community Grant process; review applications submitted
by local arts, cultural, and educational agencies; consider site visit reports when
evaluating applications; prepare and present funding recommendations to Council.
10. Encourage arts organizations and individuals to participate in Town Community
Service Grants Programs.
B. Future projects include but are not limited to the following:
Consider the reorganization of Commission committees into Visual /Theater Arts,
Musical Arts, Public Art, and Administrative categories.
2. Review and inventory exterior and interior sites suitable and available for display
of public art within the Town.
Research the feasibility of establishing an Art on Loan Program with the goal of
increasing the number of artworks on display in the Town - at no or minimal cost
to the Town.
4. Develop a Visual /Cultural Arts Guide identifying local art displays and cultural
activities.
Develop plans to sponsor an "Arts Awards Evening" in the Fall of 1997 recognizing
an individual, group, or business having made a significant contribution to the arts
in Los Gatos during the preceding year; solicit requests for award nominations
through public notice in the local newspaper. Members of the Arts Commission
(with community assistance) shall determine the "Arts Award" recipient(s).
III. The Arts Commission shall develop an annual budget for each planned project to include revenue
sources and justification for expenditures.
A. Specifically, the Arts Commission shall:
Review all prior year project expenditures.
Consider the funding needs of existing and future projects in keeping with the scope
and intent of the projects.
3. Develop appropriate funding programs and identify revenue sources for all planned
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projects.
4. Review fundraising options and establish fundraising plans which may include one
or more of the following:
a. Seek funds from grant agencies as appropriate.
b. Seek financial and in -kind support from the Town Council as appropriate.
C. Encourage groups and individuals in the Town to support art projects
through monetary donation or volunteer effort.
d. Plan and sponsor fundraising events or projects to support Arts Commission
projects and programs.
e. Submit fundraising information to the Town Council for direction and
authorization.
f Develop and maintain reserve fund(s).
IV. The Arts Commission seeks to enrich the Town environment through public arts programs.
A. The Commission implements Town policy concerning long -term loans, gifts, purchases
and commissioned artworks for public installation. It shall:
1. Identify and inventory, with Town Staff assistance, exterior and interior sites
suitable and available for display of public art within the Town.
2. Consider recommendations made by the Art Selection Panel in regards to accepting
or rejecting artwork on loan or gifted to the Town, for purchasing existing artwork,
or for commissioning artists to create new artwork for the Town; formulate
recommendations for Town Council consideration and implement approved
installations.
November 26, 1996
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS ARTS COMMISSION
MASTER PLAN ® SCHEDULE OF PROJECTS
EXISTING PROJECTS (Listed in Priority Order)
ONGOING TASKS
■ Implement Master Plan
■ Encourage Collaborative Arts Efforts
■ Distribute Arts Commission Brochures
■ Network with Town Commissioners and Other Arts Groups to Cooperatively Implement Projects and Programs
FUTURE PROJECTS (Listed in Prioritv Order)
MUSICAL ARTS
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I.
Music in the Plaza (MIP)
January - August 1997
Renewal of Loaned Artwork
■ Fundraise, Advertise, Schedule Performances, Coordinate'97 MIP Program
Forbes Mill Mural Project
2.
Art in the Council Chambers
January - March 1997
Visual/Cultural Arts Guide
■ Consider Program Revisions; Schedule and Coordinate Exhibits
December - February 1997
3.
Forbes Mill Footbridge Youth Mural Project
February - May 1997
Art on Loan Program
■ Assist Mural Committee with Phase II Implementation
January - June 1997
4.
Community Grant Evaluations
March 1997
■ Complete Site Visits to FY 1996/97 Community Grant Recipients
■ Evaluate Applications for FY 97/98 Funding; Prepare Council Recommendations
April - August 1997
ONGOING TASKS
■ Implement Master Plan
■ Encourage Collaborative Arts Efforts
■ Distribute Arts Commission Brochures
■ Network with Town Commissioners and Other Arts Groups to Cooperatively Implement Projects and Programs
FUTURE PROJECTS (Listed in Prioritv Order)
ARTS COMMISSION COMMITTEES
VISUAL ARTS
MUSICAL ARTS
PUBLIC ARTS
1.
Reorganization of Arts Commission Committees
November - December 1996
Renewal of Loaned Artwork
■ Visual Arts, Musical Arts, Public Arts, Administration/Fundraising
Forbes Mill Mural Project
2.
Public Art
Annual Arts Awards Evening
Visual/Cultural Arts Guide
■ Consider Recommendation of Art Selection Panel in Renewal of Loaned
December - February 1997
Fundraising
Artwork
Art on Loan Program
■ Identify Interior/Exterior Sites Suitable and Available for Display of Public Art
January - June 1997
Commissioners:
■ Develop Approach for Acquiring Public Art
January - June 1997
■ Research Feasibility of Establishing an Art on Loan Program with Goal of
Increasing the Number of Artwork on Display in the Town - at No or Low Cost
April - August 1997
3.
Visual/Cultural Arts Guide
January - June 1997
■ Develop Guide Identifying Local Art Displays and Cultural Activities
4.
Annual Arts Awards Evening
October - December 1997
■ Develop Plans to Sponsor an Event Recognizing Those Individuals, Groups, or
Businesses Having Made a Significant Contribution to the Arts in Los Gatos
ARTS COMMISSION COMMITTEES
VISUAL ARTS
MUSICAL ARTS
PUBLIC ARTS
ADMINISTRATION
Art in Council Chambers
Music in the Plaza
Renewal of Loaned Artwork
Community Grant Evaluations
Forbes Mill Mural Project
(MIP)
Identification of Public Art Sites
Annual Arts Awards Evening
Visual/Cultural Arts Guide
Methods for Acquiring Public Art
Fundraising
Art on Loan Program
Commissioners:
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November 26, 1996