CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
ACACIA ROOM
April 8, 2008



A Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, was convened at 
8401 W. Monroe Street at 4:59 p.m.

Members Present:  Linda Ballance, John Buonagurio, Virginia Wordsman, Jane Brown, 
Maureen Flanigan, Dorthea Crooks

Members Absent:   Marsha Hanson

Other Municipal Officials Present:  Suzanne Stewart, Executive Assistant, Grady Miller, 
Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Disposition of Absence(s): 
1C	None

Minutes:
2C	Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2008:
 
A motion was made by Commissioner Buonagurio to approve the minutes as written; 
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Flanigan.  The minutes of the regular 
meeting of March 11, 2008 were approved unanimously.

Note:	The order in which the items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in which 
they were discussed at the meeting.

New Business:   
3R	Celebration of Artists

There was discussion regarding the 2008 Celebration of Artists Exhibit among 
the commissioners.  Commissioner Wordsman indicated that receiving the 
artwork went smoothly but suggested having another person available to assist.  
It was also noted that the adhesive dots that are used to label the artwork should 
not be placed directly on the canvas.  It was also noted that some unframed 
artwork was accepted this year into the show unnoticed.  Mr. Miller did state 
however that no giclees were accepted unknowingly this year.  

There were a few glitches regarding payment of entry fees, however overall it 
was a great success.  It was suggested that next year a pre-registration table be 
set up to verify all information before artists can continue with check in.  

There was further discussion regarding the art reception which everyone agreed 
was a success.  

Commissioners made the following suggestions: 

*	Calling winners the day before the reception so they we aware they won a 
cash prize and could be there when it was announced
*	Mr. Miller indicated his preference of having the reception on a Saturday 
night next year 
*	Having the exhibit and reception at the Rio Vista Recreation Center
*	Having the exhibit and reception at the Peoria Center for the Performing 
Arts

Mr. Miller discussed the change in media categories, specifically including 
watercolor, oil and acrylic in one category, stating it was a positive change.

4R      Arts Master Plan

Mr. Miller informed the commission that five firms submitted bids for the Arts 
Master Plan.  A panel reviewed all the plans separately.  The bids will be 
presented at the first council meeting in May.

5R	Arts Grants

Mr. Miller stated that the deadline for submitting the grants has been extended to 
April 30, 2008.

6R	One Artist Exhibit

Mr. Miller suggested that only ribbon winners from the 2008 Celebration of Artists 
be considered for the One Artist Exhibits this year.  

Commissioner Wordsman made a motion to invite 2008 Celebration of Artists 
ribbon winners for the One Artist Exhibits this year, Commissioner Brown 
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

7R	New Art Projects

Mr. Miller discussed the possibility of a mural in Downtown Peoria.  Mr. Miller 
indicated he would extend the offer for this project to Emanuel Martinez, the 
sculptor who did the Peoria Pioneer Memorial and possibly include the 
assistance of high school students.

Commissioner Buonagurio and Chair Ballance suggested a tile mosaic or bas 
relief be considered in lieu of a mural.  Although they would consider a mural if it 
tied in with the history of Peoria and the style of downtown.

Commissioner Buonagurio made a motion to further consider a mural in 
downtown Peoria, Commissioner Flanigan seconded the motion which passed 
unanimously.

Mr. Miller suggested that the commissioners consider smaller art projects in the 
downtown area of Peoria which would require a call to artists.  

There was discussion regarding placing art in the Osuna Park area when the 
Women’s Club was relocated.

Commissioner Flanigan made a motion to pursue a call to artists for artwork in 
Downtown Peoria, Commissioner Crooks seconded the motion which passed 
unanimously.


CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

A speaker request form was submitted by the president of the Peoria Fine Arts 
Association, Janet Wandrey, who attended the commission meeting.  She 
thanked the commission for being able to attend the meeting and simply had 
general interest in the Arts Commission.

Reports from Staff:

1.	Mr. Miller informed the commission that the 2008 Governors Arts Awards were 
taking place on April 23, 2008 and the Peoria Pioneer Memorial was nominated 
for an award.

Mr. Miller asked the commissioners if anyone would like to attend the event as 
the City of Peoria purchased a table for the event.  Chair Ballance and 
Commissioners Crooks, Wordsman, Flanigan, Brown and Buonagurio will be 
attending.  

Being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was duly adjourned at 
approximately 6:05 p.m.


________________________ 
Linda Ballance, Chair



_________________________ 
Suzanne Stewart, Executive Assistant
Communications and Public Affairs