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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1989 1220 CC REG ITEM 08L ITEM 2_ . ,6,,je_e_.-, ( 7 sC) Moorpark Community Arts Committee Status Report and Planning Report MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Coun it Meeting of / LU 198 ACTIO : A?., ,0., i_e_4) Presented to the Moorpark City Council December 20, 1989 THE 1CORPARK COMMUNITY ARTS f Membership and Organization Officers: Chairperson - Teresa Radish Vice Clair - Linda Heath Sec./Treas. - William Poleri Subdoim attees: Community Survey - Vishna Herrity, Sydney Kessler, Larry Lloyd Pilot Program - Kathee Amador, Linda Heath, Sydney Kessler Nonprofit Status - Vishna Herrity, Larry Lloyd, William Poleri, Teresa Radish Country Days - Larry Lloyd, William Poleri, Teresa Radish By-Laws - William Poleri, Teresa Radish MCORPARK CII]NITY ARTS = MCAC Statement of Purpose 1. To foster the development of both the performing arts and the fine arts within the caanmunity for various age levels and interests; 2. To survey and identify needs and desires within the City of Moorpark for performing and fine arts; 3. To identify physical locations where events such as musical performances, art shows, etc. can be presented; 4. To recmmnerd development of necessary facilities for the performing and fine arts within the community; 5. To survey and develop a data hAsn of artistic talent within the City of Moorpark; 6. To identify potential funding mechanisms for presentation of the fine and performing arts, including funding for facility development; 7. To foster cooperation between various governmental and private groups and organizations in order to promote the performing and fine arts. NOORPARK OOMNIIR4ITY ARTS atervITEE summary of Activities To Date The initial formation meeting of the Moorpark Canaunity Arts Council(MCAC) was held on JUne 1, 1989. Since that time the MCAC has met at least monthly and put into operation several subcommittees that have met on an as needed basis to carry out specific charges. In the more than five months of operation the following activities have been carried out or entered into: 1. Officers have been elected and subcommittees have been appointed; specific functions have been assigned to each subcommittee. 2. Bylaws have been written, reviewed and adopted. 3. A Country Days booth was sponsored and operated at the September event in order to initially acquaint the caurramity with the work of MCAC. 4. A community survey was conducted in order to gather information on the attitudes and interests of the cammuiity toward the proposed work of MCAC. (Results of that survey are included with this report.) 5. Planning and implementation has taken place on a Poster Contest for November and December 1989. 6. A fund raiser event to establish a base of revenue for MCAC is being planned for early February 24, 1990. 7. A "Pilot Psuytam" to kickoff the work of MCAC, a pW Ldm featuring a variety of both performing and visual arts, is being planned for March 10, 1990. 8. Investigation of establishing MCAC as a private non-profit corporation has taken place and final action on a proposal to be filed with the California Secretary of State is pending. THE MOORPARK COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Country Days Booth Report/SAY Overview The booth was manned frau 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Teresa Radish and Bill Poleri. Forty two persons filled out our survey forms. About a dozen or so other persons took a form with them to fill out later. Ten persons checked off artist/performer. They listed a variety of specific areas of talent. They were all from Moorpark. Twelve persons checked off volunteer. Eleven were from Moorpark and one from Simi Valley. Several listed specific talents. One, Vicki Perez, asked if MCAC would co-sponsor "Dia de los Muertos", to be presented November 2. If MCAC is interested to call Gabino Aguirre at Moorpark Community School. Jeanne Rainey offered to help with public relations, typing arra writing. Six persons listed multi-interest/talent. Four persons are interested in artist/performing arra volunteering. One is interested in volunteering and $$ supporting. One is interested in all three categories. All are from Moorpark. Fifteen persons did not check off interest or talent. Few checked off variety of specific area. Ten were from Moorpark and five were from out of town. Several persons said that there is a need for same kind of assistance in helping children get further training in arts outside of the school. MCAC thanks Larry Lloyd and Moorpark College for printing up the survey forms and the brochures and for their help in gathering decorative items, especially Dr. Sid Adler and Micky Howell. P.S. Due to the wind these items were never used. MCAC thanks Vishna Herrity and Flory School for their assistance in making Up our sign. MCHC thanks Kathee Amador and Moorpark Flowers Eaporium for donating the beautiful arrangement, which was chanced off. Ray Talley won the flowers. 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This "pilot" effort is now scheduled for March 10, 1990. The initial arts program presentation of MCAC will feature a piano concert from an artist to be announced soon. Currently in the planning stages for offering in upcoming months will be a dramatic presentation by an area theatre group and a dance pL. Lam featuring local artists. Tentative plans tall for these program to be presented at the old Moorpark High School Theatre. Planning has not yet been concluded regarding possible admission fees to be charged. 9 THE MOORPARK COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Projection of Future Events The MCAC is currently in the process of developing a three-year plan of cultural events for the cmmmmity of Moorpark. The approach being taken by the MCAC will focus on establishing various "series" of paiaua/events as well as special event programs. On-going community and corporate support for these plans will be sought. The next page details information regarding the findings of the committee about the availability of area talent. THE MOORPARK COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Talent & Facilities Report I. Pool of Talent A. Instrumental Concerts 1. Piano 2. Violin 3. Flute 4. Cello 5. thaxober Music 6. Jazz Concerts 7. Vocalists B. Drama 1. Reader's Theater 2. Plays C. Ballet/Dance 1. Full Ballet 2. Excerpts from ballets 3. Modern Dance (i.e., Jazz, Tap) 4. Classical Dance 5. Ethnic Dance D. Musical Concerts 1. Orchestras 2. Bands (i.e. , Flory, Chaparral, Moorpark High) 3. Small Ensembles 4. Choral Groups 5. Country Western Music E. Opera 1. Concert Version (Excerpts) 2. Full Versions of Opera F. Cinema 1. Full Versions of Operas 2. Plays 3. Dance Performances 4. Concerts G. Artwork 1. Paintings (all varieties) 2. Sculptures 3. Crafts (i.e., Weaving, Pottery, Woodwork, Needlework) Y II. Recruitment/Search for Talent A. Newspaper Articles (7rral & L.A. Times Calendar Section) 1. Survey 2. Informational B. Radio 1. PtuswaLi.onal Announcements 2. Search for Talent C. Mailings 1. To Residential camramities 2. To Colleges/Universities 3. To Organizations (Art, Music, Drama) D. Posters 1. 7rral Business Community 2. Schools/Colleges 3. Clubs/Organizations E. Colleges/Universities 1. Lists of potential performers (i.e. , Moorpark College) 2. Sources of support F. Informational Form for Performers (i.e. , Personal Data Survey) III. Performance Facilities A. Center for Performing Arts 1. City of Moorpark (plans in progress) 2. Moorpark High School (new) 3. Performing Arts School (to be determined) B. Moorpark Unified School District Auditoriums 1. Flory School a. Capacity - 300 people b. Elevated stage c. Air conditioned 2. Old Moorpark High School (raaey Rd.) a. Capacity - 380 people b. Elevated stage c. Sound booth (must hire person to run sound booth through Steve Robertson) 3. Chaparrall Middle School a. Capacity - 350 people b. Elevated stage C. Shopping Center available rooms (by Post Office) D. Moorpark College Facilities E. Moorpark COmmu city Center THE MOORPARK COMMUNITY ARTS COME= Budget Plan 1990 Projected Income: City Council Loan $1,500 Community Donations 500 Kickoff "Fund-Raiser" 800 Cultural. Events Series 1,500 $4,300 Projected Expenditures: Non-Profit Corporation Filing Fees $ 350 Facilities Rentals 500 Advertising 300 Artists Fees, etc 1,800 Awards 300 Committee Operations 750 Loan Paybaak(partial) 300 $4,300