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Salt Lake County

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Arts & Culture Advisory Board Meeting

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Arts

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Event Start Date & Time

March 28, 2024 11:30 AM

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March 28, 2024 01:00 PM

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ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Arts & Culture Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, March 28,2024 11:30 am Capitol Theatre, Capitol Room or Cisco WebEx Meeting Board Members: Bing Fang, Essie Soul (Chair), Megan West, Ryan Riches (Vice Chair), Erik Christiansen, Maria Chumbita-Garcia, Dheeraj Reddy, Wes Long, Natosha Washington, Don Tingey, Cody Goetz, Amanda Mulia, Jorge Rodriguez, Dustin Lewis, Jesus Jimenez-Vivanco Attendees: Amanda Mulia, Cody Goetz, Don Tingey, Erik Christiansen, Ryan Riches, Dustin Lewis, Jesus Jimenez-Vivanco, Maria Chumbita-Garcia, Bing Fang Staff Members and Guests: Matt Castillo, Jacquelynn Jones, Melinda Cavallaro, Jeff Gwilliam, Kate Ithurralde, Jenn Niedfeldt, Jeremy Hart, Matt Jacobsen, Allison Skok, Cody Hill, Kate Andrus, Laura Allred Hurtado, Thom Dancy 1. Welcome - Mr. Riches welcomed everyone; the meeting was called to order at 11:30am. 2. Review of Public Comments - No public comments. 3. Action Item: Approve January 25, 2024, meeting minutes. Mr. Riches moved the motion to approve the minutes, Mr. Christiansen moved motion to second. Unanimously approved. 4. Action Item: Consideration of donation for Art in Public Places Collection. Mural Donation from Midvale City Redevelopment Agency for Salt Lake County Midvale Senior Center - Kate Ithurralde Ms. Ithurralde showed a slide presentation to the Board on the artwork that is being considered. This presentation was emailed to the Board prior to this meeting. She introduced Jeremy Hart (Assoc. Division Director, SLCo Aging Services) and Kate Andrus (Midvale City, Redevelopment Program Manager). Midvale City would like to donate a mural to be put on one side of the County's Midvale Senior Center. The Midvale City Mural Festival is scheduled for this summer. The aim of showcasing these world-class artists is to create an aesthetically pleasing, and welcoming feature for Midvale residents, business owners, and the Midvale Main Street location. Art pieces were shown by Andrey Kravstov, Charles Berrett, and Eduardo Bastide Guzman. Ms. Andrus explained Midvale's Mural Festival and the process for choosing an artist, etc. Midvale City RDA will oversee the drafting, release, and advertisement for artists. The selected artist will collaborate with County staff and leadership, and the final mural design must receive approval from the County and the selection committee before installation. Midvale City will also provide funds for the selected artist for the creation and installation of the mural, and ensuring the mural, complies with the Midvale Main Stret Mural Program guidelines and other relevant laws. We are following SL Countywide Policy 1003: Visual Art acquisition. A discussion followed proceeded by a period of questions and answers. Mr. Riches moved motion to approve the Art Donation Request, Mr. Tingey moved motion to second. Unanimously approved. 5. Resident Review Presentation and Questions, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) - Laura Allred Hurtado (Executive Director) Mr. Castillo gave the Board an overview and process of the Resident Reviews. Information on UMOCA was emailed to the Board prior to this meeting. Ms. Hurtado explained UMOCA started in 1931. Audiences and the community know their legacy as a historic leader of the avant-garde in Utah. They are continuing this tradition, as an independent voice, invested in the art of our time, that fosters open and relevant conversations about the world we live in today. To keep up with the current artistic trends and exhibit work that focuses on issues related to SL County's diverse population. An example is the exhibit: As the Lake Fades (history through art about the Great Salt Lake, and what is happening to it now). UMOCA has a strong financial budget and has been able to grow this budget. UMOCA staff have developed outreach and audience programs. In 2022-2023 they had 48,555 visitors, 132 artists exhibited, 16 LGBTQIA+ youth artists, and 4 Artists-in-Residence. In 2020 175,000 students participated in UMOCA's outreach program. UMOCA is seen as an iconic cultural center in downtown, our community knows UMOCA as the leader of contemporary art. They see the need and provide both a place for gathering and a platform for dialogue with varied cultural communities in our state. They provide guides in Spanish and have large print for the sight impaired. Education programs service Title I schools in low-income communities. Free field trips are offered to all schools across SL County to the Museum. With an increased POPS allocation from the legislature, UMOCA has expanded their education dept. They have also actively worked to increase the diversity of the board of trustees. This has resulted in a greater number of women and people of color serving on the Board. Ms. Hurtado went over UMOCA organizational structure and their 3-5-year strategic plan. They are consistently looking for ways Arts & Culture can continue to support their resident organization. A question-and-answer period ensued, all questions asked were answered. 6. Resident Review Presentation and Questions, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company - Thom Dancy (Executive Director) Mr. Dancy gave an overview and historical highlight of the 60 years of Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company (RWDC) by sharing a video of RWDC. Their goal is to continue to honor the legacy founders of Joan Woodbury and Shirley Ririe by performing and providing educational endeavors. Their Board, senior staff and artists are now looking at what defines them now, and what will define them for the next 60 years. Shows will cater to the economic needs of patrons. In 2023 a show, Synthesis, was a collaboration with many local high school dance companies in SL County. They made the decision to reduce ticket prices for low-income students, and to move the performance to an area with free parking to increase accessibility and equity. 48,465 students were served in 2023-2024, across Utah. 2,803 teachers collaborated with RWDC in 2023-2024. In 2023-2024, the company engaged in rural education performance tours to Box Elder, Carbon, Cache, Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Wasatch, Kane, Garfield, Wayne, and Emery School districts. RWDC is engaged in teacher training workshops every summer at the Rose Wagner. They enjoy partnerships with other organizations that make up the Performing Arts Coalition. Example is the yearly collaboration to expand Dance West, a summer intensive for college-age dancers hosted with Repertory Dance Theatre and the University of Utah School of Dance. Mr. Dancy went over their Board of Trustees and staff, and their responsibilities. Their Board of Trustees and Executive Director has begun the creation of a new 5-year strategic plan, and this plan was briefly explained. Started the Joan Woodbury and Shirley Ririe Legacy Works Fund. So far, this fund has raised over $70K to bring great art in perpetuity to the state. They are excited to continue their partnerships with the George S. and Delores Dore Eccles Foundation, The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation, and its many amazing individual donors to continue this fund's growth and capacity. Art access funding has also added to the experience for kids during their Moving Parts Series, a sensory-adjusted performance for intellectually disabled children in our community. Art Access funding will pay for education work with Equality Utah in 2024, where the company will examine how they best work with and provide for our LGBTQIA+ community through education and performance. Next 60 years the company will work on: A focus on dance education and income diversification. They will launch a new program for K-6 students called Dance Space for Kids. They are examining its investment strategies and work has begun on establishing a larger company endowment as soon as 2024-2025. Growing and diversifying a Board of Trustees, that represents company legacy and the increasing changes to the city's demographics. Growing the company's individual donations by 33% over the next 5 years through thoughtful cultivation and stewardship. A question-and-answer period followed. 7. Director Updates - Matthew Castillo Mr. Castillo will email the below updates to the Board since time has run out. Facility Planning Southwest Valley Arts Center Abravanel Hall Community Engagement Westside Culture Fest Voces en Bloom- Ven al Centro Eccles Theater Steppin' on Main The Blocks Co-Create Partnership ZAP Impact Program 8. Art Event Discussion- no time to discuss. 9. Adjourn- Ms. Shaw adjourned meeting at 1:04pm Mission Support arts and culture in Salt Lake County with premiere Spaces, Places, and Services. Values 1. Foster arts and culture county-wide 2. Good stewards of public venues and funds 3. Provide an exceptional patron experience. 4. Support Resident arts groups with a home to create, work, and perform. Arts & Culture Advisory Board Committee Assignments - Executive Committee (Chair & Vice Chair - renews annually) o Essie Shaw - Chair o Ryan Riches - Vice Chair - Resident Review Committee (3-5 members - renews every three years) o Bing Fang o Don Tingey o Maria Chumbita-Garcia o Amanda Mulia o Cody Goetz o Erik Christiansen - Art Selection Committee (1 member - renews annually) o Jorge Rodriquez - Nominating Committee (2-3 members - renews annually) o Dustin Lewis o Megan West - ZAP Tier 1 Review Board (1 member - renews annually) o Don Tingey - ZAP Tier 2 Review Board (1-2 members - renews annually) o Ryan Riches o 2024 Advisory Board Meeting Schedule January 25 March 28 April 25 SPECIAL MEETING FOR RESIDENT REVIEWS May 23 June 27 SPECIAL MEETING FOR RESIDENT REVIEWS July 18 September 26 November 21 People with disabilities should make requests for reasonable accommodation at least 48 hours in advance to attend this meeting. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. Arts & Culture Advisory Board meetings are held in accessible facilities. For questions, requests, or additional information, please contact Krystal at 385-468-1014. In accordance with Division by-laws, Board Members may attend Board Meetings and give consent to action items electronically.

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Capitol Theatre- Capitol Room
50 W 200 So.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Jacque Jones

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jjones@slco.org

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(385)468-1014

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March 28, 2024 02:21 PM

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June 26, 2024 09:32 AM

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