Arts Commission Special Programs
2010-2011


During 2010-2011, the Arts Commission will have undertaken or will be in the process of facilitating the following programs. The budget for these programs, collected from 2009-2010 Business Improvements District funds, was $126,800


Arts Commission Special Programs

a) Artist Designed Bench Competition
The Arts Commission conducted a call for proposals in February 2011 for a location at Mountain and South Coast Highway. Following review the Commission terminated the competition.
TOTAL: $10,000

b) Artist Open Studios
Over 24 artists participated, opening their studios to provide a unique experience for visitors and residents to see the artists creative process and buy directly from the source. This year a free trolley service was added from and to the parking lot at the Laguna College of Art and Design.
TOTAL: $5,000

c) Banner and Palette Competitions
The annual programs decorate the City during the summer and winter months. Two banner and three palettes designs were added to the City’s permanent collection.
Total: $13,600

d) City Hall Exhibitions
Three competitions were conducted that culminated with exhibitions at City Hall. “Art That’s Small at City Hall” “Juried Art Exhibition” and the “Children’s Holiday Palettes” were exhibited in April, November and December respectively. During the rest of the year paintings on loan from the permanent collection of the Festival of Art and the work of artists at three summer art festivals were exhibited.
TOTAL: $6,000

e) Cultural Arts Publications
Four quarterly publications of the Cultural Arts Calendar were published and distributed to every home in Laguna Beach through the Recreation Brochure and through the Laguna Beach Visitors and Conference Bureau. The 2011 Arts Directory, listing artists exhibiting, working or residing in Laguna Beach, along with a listing of non-profit art organizations and galleries is available with the calendar and documentary on the City’s website.
Total: $21,600

f) Cultural Arts Facilities
The long term goal of the Arts Commission is to provide a facility where visual and performing artists can teach, exhibit and perform their work. Each year the Arts Commission would like to allocate funds towards the facilitation of this larger project. This goal was identified in the Cultural Arts Plan as a high priority for the arts community.
Total: $27,600

g) Postcards from Laguna Mural Installation
A competition for four designs for temporary murals at the bus depot on Broadway. The competition was won by Bob Bonn, Patrick Moran, Tom Swimm and Mike Tauber.
Total: $10,000

h) Performances
The seven week concert series was conducted in July, August and September with seven concerts at Bluebird Park. The concerts included a variety of genres and 600 – 700 people attended each concert. In addition, the Commission held four music performances on Friday evenings in May at Main Beach and in September at Heisler Park called Sunset Serenades. The Arts Commission also screened three films entitled “Friday Flicks at the Forum.” In January, February and March, All events were free to participants.
TOTAL: $25,000

j) Restoration of Public Art
Throughout the year, maintenance was undertaken on many of the public art pieces to ensure their longevity and safety. Restoration of “Music of the Spheres” was completed by artist Nancy Mooslin.
TOTAL: $8,000


TOTAL: $126,800