Reno Arts and Culture Commission

Reno Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Hybrid Meeting Agenda Monday, November 21, 2022, 4:00 p.m. McKinley Arts & Culture Center Boardroom 925 Riverside Drive Reno, NV 89503 Members Mark Salinas, Chair Benjamin Schwartz Dana Hatjakes, Vice-Chair Shaughn Richardson Eric Andersen Melanie Rudnick Lily Baran Vacant Debbi Engebritson Council Liaison: Hillary Schieve Doug Erwin Staff Liaison: Megan Berner Erik Fong Public Notice This agenda has been physically posted in compliance with NRS 241 (notice of meetings) at Reno City Hall – 1 East First Street. In addition, this agenda has been electronically posted in compliance with NRS 241 at http://www.reno.gov, and NRS 232 at https://notice.nv.gov/. To obtain further documentation regarding posting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (775) 334-2030, or cityclerk@reno.gov. Members of the Board/Commission/Committee may participate in this meeting using the zoom video conference platform. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by registering through the below zoom link which will provide the meeting ID number and call-in phone number. Virtual link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8CDojHZETTmTCHb9YjEcmA In Person: McKinley Arts & Culture Center Boardroom Accommodations Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate individuals with disabilities attending the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (775) 334-2030 at least 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made. Supporting Materials Staff reports and supporting material for the meeting are available by contacting Megan Berner at (775) 326-6333, bernerm@reno.gov and on the City’s website at Reno.Gov. Pursuant to NRS 241, supporting material is made available to the general public at the same time it is provided to the public body. Order of Business The presiding officer shall determine the order of the agenda and all questions of parliamentary procedure at the meeting. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; remove an item from the agenda; or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. See, NRS 241. Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later. Public Comment In-Person A person wishing to address the public body shall submit a “Request to Speak” form to the presiding officer. Public comment, whether on items listed on the agenda or general public comment, is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The presiding officer may prohibit comment if the content of comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of, the public body, or if the content is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers. Any person making willfully disruptive remarks while addressing the public body or while attending the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer, See, NRS 241 and the person may be barred from further audience before the public body during that session. See, Nevada Attorney General Opinion No. 00-047 (April 27, 2001); Nevada Open Meeting Law Manual, § 8.05. Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the public body or meeting participants. Virtual No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda as an action item. Pursuant to NRS 241, those wishing to submit public comment may do so through the online public comment form found at Reno.Gov/PublicComment, by sending an email bernerm@reno.gov, by leaving a voicemail at 775-326- 6333 or at the meeting during virtual public comment. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the meeting will be transcribed, provided to the Board/Commission/Committee for review, and entered into the record. Comments received after 4:00 pm on the day preceding the meeting will be provided to the Board/Commission/Committee for review prior to adjournment, and entered into the record. A. Introductory Items A.1 Call To Order/Roll Call A.2 Public Comment – This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. A.3 Land Recognition Statement – As cultural advisors to the City of Reno, the Reno Arts & Culture Commission wishes to acknowledge the history of the land we gather upon today. We recognize our country’s establishment by colonialism and its violent impact upon people of color, specifically the Indigenous Paiute, Shoshone and Washoe people, whose ancestral homeland was stolen and developed into what is now known as Nevada. The Reno Arts & Culture Commission would like to invite you to join us in being committed to cultural awareness, social responsibility, and measurable actions to support and benefit the Indigenous people who are living alongside us, on the land we occupy today. A.4 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – November 21, 2022 A.5 Approval of the Minutes (For Possible Action) – October 24, 2022 A.6 Council Liaison Report – Item for general announcements and informational items only. No action may be taken on this item. A.7 Staff Liaison Report – Item for general announcements and informational items only. No action may be taken on this item. B. Business Items B.1 Discussion and possible election of a Vice Chair for the term of October 2022 to September 2023 from the following candidates listed in alphabetical order: Eric Andersen, Lily Baran, Debbi Engebritson, Doug Erwin, Dana Hatjakes, Shaughn Richardson, Melanie Rudnick, Benjamin Schwartz. (For Possible Action) B.2 Public Art Committee Update (1) Discussion and possible recommendation of the Arlington Bridges replacement project and process for public art. (For Possible Action) (2) Review, discussion, and possible recommendation of a call for artists for the Canyon Flats Video wall in an amount not to exceed $3,000. (For Possible Action) (3) Review, discussion, and possible recommendation of an artist for the National Bowling Stadium mural project in an amount not to exceed $80,000 from the list of the following artists in alphabetical order: Daniel Antelo, Christy Beard, Seth Bishop, Rafael Blanco, Shaylen Broughton, Erik Burke, Brad Carney, Jennifer Charboneau, Bryce Chisholm, Rosa Cruglez, Roberto Delgado, Shan Evans, David Flores, Connor Fogal, Susan Gurga, Chelsea Hart, Wyatt Hersey, Homero Hidalgo, Asa Kennedy, Lee Lanier, MJ Lindo (Maria-Jose and Joshua Lawyer), Cecilia Lueza, Benjamin Lyons, Ernesto Maranje, Russell Mason, Darlene McClinton, Jesse Melanson, Kate Nielsen, Tim Nijenhuis, Chad O Bradaigh, Kate O’Hara, Emmalou Ras, Malcolm Rolling, Daniela Sanchez Vegas, Anna Sistrunk, Timothy Smith, Luke Taft, Jamie Vincek, Eric Vizzola, Naran Wenger (Turburam Sandagdorj and Khosnaran Khurelbaatar). (For Possible Action) (4) Review, discussion, and possible recommendation of a call for artists for a mural project at Teglia’s Paradise Park Activity Center in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (For Possible Action) (5) Review, discussion, and possible recommendation of muralist Hannah Eddy to complete the Keystone Avenue bridge mural at McKinley Arts & Culture Center in an amount not to exceed $4,000. (For Possible Action) B.3 Grants Committee Update (1) Discussion and possible approval of funding recommendation based on Grants Committee ranking for Arts & Culture Event and Project Grants for 2023 from the list of the following grant applications in an amount not to exceed $194,000. (For Possible Action) (a) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Artown, E0001, Artown Cultural Connections Present: Nā Lei Hulu on July 12, 2023. (For Possible Action) (b) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $5,980 from Arts for All Nevada, E0002, Youth Art Month Family Festival on March 11, 2023. (For Possible Action) (c) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from High Desert Harmony Chorus, E0003, Harmony in the Park on July 15, 2023. (For Possible Action) (d) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $3,500 from Tahoe Chamber Music Society, E0004, A Violin is a Violin? on June 15, 2023. (For Possible Action) (e) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Pops Orchestra, E0005, May Concert – “Rainforest!” on May 6, 2023. (For Possible Action) (f) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association, E0006, Traditional Music Faire on May 27, 2023. (For Possible Action) (g) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Northern Nevada Rural Concert Initiative, E0007, Dvorak String Serenade on July 1, 2023. (For Possible Action) (h) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Nevada Humanities, E0008, Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on September 9, 2023. (For Possible Action) (i) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $6,500 from Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of University of Nevada Reno (Latino Research Center), E0009, Dia de los Muertos 2023 on November 1-2, 2023. (For Possible Action) (j) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Sierra Arts Foundation, E0010, Sierra Arts and Culture Festival on June 24, 2023. (For Possible Action) (k) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from The Holland Project, E0011, Block Party on August 12, 2023. (For Possible Action) (l) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Latino Arte and Culture, E0012, Mariachi and Folklore of the Nation on May 27, 2023. (For Possible Action) (m) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Good Luck Macbeth, E0013, The 10-10 Minute Play Festival on June 9-11, 2023. (For Possible Action) (n) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Jazz Orchestra, E0014, Jazz in the Schools on February 10-11, 2023. (For Possible Action) (o) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $2,720 from Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, E0015, D.G. Menchetti Education Program’s Young Shakespeare on July 31 and August 1, 2023. (For Possible Action) (p) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from reNEW Music, E0016, reNEW Ensemble on June 5- 11, 2023. (For Possible Action) (q) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Philharmonic Association, E0017, American Salute: July 4th Concert on July 4, 2023. (For Possible Action) (r) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, E0018, Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival on August 18-20, 2023. (For Possible Action) (s) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Bruka Theatre of the Sierra, Inc., E0019, Bruka Theatre’s BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival 2023 on November 17- 19, 2023. (For Possible Action) (t) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, P0001, 2023 Classical Ballet Productions, April 1 – December 29, 2023. (For Possible Action) (u) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from David J. Drakulich Foundation for Freedom of Expression, P0002, Combat Paper Nevada Workshops 2023, January 14 – December 9, 2023. (For Possible Action) (v) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Arts for All Nevada, P0003, Artist in Residency, January 9 – June 9, 2023. (For Possible Action) (w) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Nevada Gay Men’s Chorus, P0004, NGMC 13th Anniversary Season Finale Concert and 14th Anniversary Kick-Off Holiday Concert, January 23 – December 15, 2023. (For Possible Action) (x) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Note-Able Music Therapy Services, P0005, Community-Based Music Programs to Enhance Inclusion of People with Disabilities, January 1 – December 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (y) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $3,000 from Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada, P0006, UnchARTed Waters, January 21 – July 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (z) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Sierra School of Performing Arts, P0007, Youth Musical Production, September 1 – December 18, 2023. (For Possible Action) (aa) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Double Scoop, Inc., P0008, Double Scoop – Supporting Reno Arts with Independent Journalism, January 1 – December 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (bb) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Sierra Nevada Ballet, P0009, SNB Reno Season Ticketed Productions 2023, January 2 – December 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (cc) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Northern Nevada Rural Concert Initiative, P0010, Northern Nevada String Serenade Performances, January 21 – May 13, 2023. (For Possible Action) (dd) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Little Theater, P0011, RLT 2023 Education Program, January 1 – July 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (ee) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, P0012, Pioneer Center Youth Programs, January 2 – June 30, 2023. (For Possible Action) (ff) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Sierra Arts Foundation, P0013, Older Adults Social Engagement through Arts and Humanities, January 3 – December 29, 2023. (For Possible Action) (gg) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from The Holland Project, P0014, Work in Progress, January 2 – December 29, 2023. (For Possible Action) (hh) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Nevada Museum of Art, P0015, 2023 Scholastic Art Awards, January 1 – March 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (ii) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Philharmonic Association, P0016, Reno Philharmonic Association Kids (RPAK) – Spring Semester, January 9 – June 12, 2023. (For Possible Action)  (jj) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Jazz Orchestra, P0017, RJO Mentor Program & After School Program, January 23 – December 8, 2023. (For Possible Action) (kk) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, P0018, D.G. Menchetti Education Programs - InterACT, January 9 – December 22, 2023. (For Possible Action) (ll) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Chamber Orchestra, P0019, Reno Chamber Orchestra/Northern Nevada HOPES partnership, January 1 – August 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) (mm) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Reno Bike Project on behalf of KWNK Reno Community Radio, P0020, Community Voices Series, January 16 – December 15, 2023. (For Possible Action) (nn) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from Bruka Theatre of the Sierra, Inc., P0021, Bruka Theatre Tour Theatre for Children, February 1 – November 1, 2023. (For Possible Action) (oo) Discussion and possible approval of scoring and ranking for a grant request up to an amount of $7,000 from The Holland Project on behalf of Laika Press, P0022, Workshop Series, January 1 – December 31, 2023. (For Possible Action) C. Board/Commission/Committee Member Reports and Announcements - Limited to items that do not appear elsewhere on the agenda. No action may be taken on this item. D. Future Agenda Items - Discussion of items for future agendas. No action may be taken on this item. E. Public Comment - This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator. F. Adjournment (For Possible Action)