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FROM: SUPERVISOR SUSAN A. BONILLA Costa
DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2007 County
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
APPOINT the following individuals to the Arts & Culture Commission, each to terms ending
June 30, 2011:
Nominee: Seat:
Shelley Barry At Large #1
9704 Blue Mound Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
P.J. Shelton Alternate
375 Jacaranda Drive
Danville, CA 94506
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors established the Arts & Culture Commission in December 1994 to
advise the Board in matters and issues relevant to arts and culture and to promote arts and
culture as a vital element in the quality of life for all of the citizens of the County. The
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON FAV V(ir„''Y e ti 2a-) APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED V 0 ER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
/ AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
V UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED: NOVEMBER 6,2007
CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF
ROBIN MOORE,ARTS&CULTURE COMM OFFICE MGR
CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) By. DEPUTY
Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission October 29, 2007
Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla Page 2
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Commission consists of seven members -- two At Large members and one member
appointed by each Supervisorial District -- and one alternate member. The Internal
Operations Committee (IOC) reviews appointments to the two At Large seats and the
Alternate seat.
The IOC is not scheduled to meet again until December 3. In the interest of establishing full
representation on the Commission, I ask the Board to approve the above nominations
without review by the IOC.
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Contra Costa County Roster Daddy
Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County
Appointment.Date Term Expiration Resignation Date Statu:
Seat Title
Alternate Vacar
Reprresestatives
06/30/2011
Seat Title
District I
Representatives
Duer David 12/06/2005 06/30/2009
Seat Title_
District II
Representatives.
Marable, Ph.D. Darwin 07/10/2007 06/30/2011
Seat Title_
District III
&epresentatives
Trezek Joan 02/27/2007 06/30/2011
Seat Title
District IV
Representatives
Callahan Christine 09/25/2007 06/30/2011
Seat Title
District V Vacar
Representatives
Hill Bobbie 11/14/2006 06/30/2009 08/07/2007
Seat Title
At-Large 1 Vacar
Representatives
Beaulieu Harold 04/24/2007 06/30/2011 07/24/2007
Seat Titi_e
At-Large 2
Representatives
Michael Sarah 04/24/2007 06/30/2011
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Arts & Culture Commission
of Contra Costa County
October 24,2007
Board of Supervisors Internal Operations Committee
Supervisor Gayle Uilkema
Supervisor Susan Bonilla
Attn: Ms. Julie Enea, Senior Deputy County Administrator
Re: At Large and Alternate Vacancies on the Arts and Culture Commission
am pleased to report the action taken by our Commission at its meeting of October 10, 2007,
recommending Shelley Barry as candidate for the open At-Large seat and P.J. Shelton for the open
Alternate seat. It is the hope of the Commission that the Internal Operations Committee will approve
these recommendations and forward their names to the .Board of Supervisors for appointment to the Arts
and Culture Commission.
As directed in the Internal Operations Committee memoranda of October 12, 1999 and October 27, 1999,
1 am summarizing the following recruitment action undertaken by our Commission:
1. Press Releases in July and August 2007 to nine on-line and print publications on AC5 mailing
list.
2. Announcement ran on CCTV for two months; posted vacancies on Volunteermatch.com for two
months,
3. Extensive personal outreach efforts by members of the Commission.
4. Application materials mailed to 6 respondents. (Sample application packet attached.)
5. Applications received from four candidates, including one who had applied last spring to
Supervisor Piepho's office,who called to add her to the applicants for these open seats.
6. The Commission reviewed the applications of the four candidates, however one candidate
withdrew as he no longer felt he had the time to devote.
7. Interviews with three candidates at the October 10, 2007 Commission meeting.
8. Commission review and recommendation of Shelley Barry as candidate for the open At-Large
seat and P.J. Shelton for the open Alternate seat.
Many thanks for your kind consideration. If there is additional information that the Internal Operations
Committee would find useful in this matter, please contact me at 646-2278.
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Robin Moore,
Executive Director
Arts and Culture Commission
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Shelley Barry
shellev@artfulsolutions.net 9704 Blue Mound Drive
artfulsolutions.net San Ramon,CA 94583
(925)683-4804
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• An artist,art educator,gallery owner,curator and fine an consultant with over 17 years of experience in the Art industry.
• Excellent selling,rapport building,client relations and presentation skills.
• Quickly able to ascertain product information and industry knowledge,and assimilate them into sales presentations and educate the customer.
• A team player and a creative problem solver,does whatever is necessary to gain the required results.
• Detail-minded and able to multi-task. A proficient coordinator of special events,promotions and programs.
• Outstanding organization,time management and administrative skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a proven self-starter with a solid record of setting and meeting aggressive goals.
• Proficient at one-to-one negotiations,overcoming customer objections and utilizing fundamental selling techniques.
• Passionate art enthusiast,an advocate for the arts,a great familiarity and understanding in working directly with the various arts communities.
• Served on the City of San Ramon's Arts Advisory Committee. Assisted in the drafting of the City's Public Art Policy.
• Designed and launched the City's First Community Art Banner Project in 2006 that has since been embraced as a yearly program.
EXPERIENCE
Artful Solutions June 2000-Present
San Ramon,California
Founder and President
Full service art consulting firm specializing in corporate,health-care and hospitality environments.
Develop and implement art programs for small,medium and large businesses that create visually compelling environments.
Responsibilities include the following:
• Art assessment via site visits or review of floor plans and color boards
• Concept development with the client's aesthetic objectives in mind
• Art research and procurement with budgetary goals maintained
• On-site multi-media presentations
• Guide and oversee site specific commissions
• Public an,lead and liaison for businesses,schools and-municipalities;
• Archival custom picture framing,delivery and installation services
• Rotating exhibitions and curation services. Art related special events coordinated and managed
• A committed art source. Work closely with local and regional artists who create original works of art in all media,size,style and price range.
• Responsible for all functions of the business ranging from general administrative duties to cold calling,lead follow-up and closing,customer service,
maintaining client base,expanding new markets,procuring outside contractors,and collection of funds.
Recognized by clients as one who successfully develops and implements creative art programs that complement the client's business goals,convey the client's
vision and values to their employees and the communities they serve.
Artescape Studios November 2004—July 2005
San Ramon,California
Co-Founder and Partner
• Created Artescape Studios,San Ramon Valley's only contemporary art gal;ery and shared artist studio space,to fulfill the need of creating"an art
scene"in the beige-draped communities of San Ramon Valley,with four women partners.Recently voted'Best Gallery"in the 2005'The Best Of
issue by Tri-Valley Magazine.
• Responsible for curating creative theme-related exhibitions. Coordinate artists'receptions and special events. Secured the hosting of a'Bishop
Ranch Tenant Appreciation Event"for the largest business park in the San Ramon Valley.Subsequently planned and coordinated the activities and
entertainment for the evening.
• Create and disseminate attention-grabbing press releases to Bay Area newspapers and magazines,art organizations and art publications,resulting in
several local newspaper feature articles about the gallery and art exhibitions. Received a critical review from Bay Area newspaper art critic,Robert
Taylor,listed in the"10 Things To Do"in Diablo Magazine's May 2005 issue,and the East Bay Business Times'Art and Business"section featured
the current exhibition"From the Inside Out: Art For The Business Environment".
• Research and develop new artist relationships for gallery exhibition,selling art studio rental space and art'teachers for the workshop component.
Collector's Corner Art Gallery March 1998-May 2000
San Ramon,California
Fine Art Sales Consultant
• Sold limited edition graphics and custom framing to the public.
• Created and implemented a telemarketing and outside fine art sales program aimed the corporate market.
• Responsible for art inventory registration and managing inventory,
• Maintained existing client-base and developed new clientele with consistent follow-up and excellent customer service utilizing telephone campaign,
periodic mailings and personalized art presentations performed at the client's home.
M&MlMars September-1990—June i994
Corporate Office,Hackettstown,New Jersey
Sales and Marketing Representative
• Represented M&MlMars candy products and managed 115 grocery,drug,and mass merchandising retail accounts from San Francisco to Santa
Clara.Responsible for developing solid rapport with district managers and headquarter key decision makers. Routinely chosen to'work in the field"
with M&M/Marls senior executives.
• Sold special promotions and programs at store level in order to gain off-shelf display support. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution
of assigned products in all accounts,resulting in achieving strong brand presence at the point of sale. Received national recognition for selling in
80%of calls and exceeding management sales objectives.
• Received special recognition in the Pacific-Region for the following: Actively participating in all special promotions and programs,consistently ranking
as a top producer in my district,successfully meeting all deadlines and foliowing up on all administrative requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Successfully executed headquarter-driven special events and programs such as World Cup Soccer at Stanford Stadium,NASCAR and the World
Olympics at retail level.
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AFFILIATIONS •
• 2007—Current: San Ramon.Arts Foundation-Board of Directors
• 2007—Current: National Association of Women Business Owners-Silicon Valley(NAWBO—SV)—Member and Director of East Bay Luncheons
• 2006-Current: Northern California Native American Chamber of Commerce—Member
• 2006-Current: Diablo Valley Women in Business(DVWIB)-Member
• 2004—Current: Northern California Suppliers Development Council/National Minority Development Council/MBE#2424
2001—2003: San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee. Involved in drafting the city's Public Ad Policy
1999—2007: Serve on the advisory board for Student Art For Education Foundation(SAFE)
SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY
Microsoft products: Word,Excel,PowerPoint
EDUCATION
San Jose State University: College of Business,1984
B.Sc.,Business Administration/Marketing
Minor/Fine Art
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As an artist, Shelley Barry fills her home
with beauty and self-expression;as a mother,
the a of she helped create a flourishing art program in the San
Ramon schools; as a community activist, she is actively
devotionn engaged in encouraging public art.
The obsession with art began at a young age. While
other families enjoyed backyard games of ball or splash-
ART IS MORE THAN.A BUSINESS ing in a swimming pool, Barry's extended family would
FOR SAN RAMON'S SHELLEY BARRY, gather for a barbeque and conjoined art show, in which
IT'S HER PASSION all family members were encouraged to participate. She
flourished in her art—it was the one thing she could
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Committee,which makes recommendations to the Parks
Commission regarding public art;she participated in the
%ra^ I" '',"•<� s= " sx drafting of a public arts policy, which is currently under
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laces;it just happens to be on lightpoles."
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with their bareness," says Barry. "I realized that my pur-
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Studios in 2004 to promote art interest and awareness in
San Ramon.The venture didn't succeed(it closed down in
February 2006),but it was a defining experience for Barry.
"I wanted to provide the community with a gallery, a
place where people could buy fine, contemporary works
;..;-. • . �,��,�� of art without traveling to San Francisco," says Barry. "1
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` "''' ' loved to go into art studios looking for artists for a new
l - .N:j show.I realized I could do this on my own,and needed to
�4.r;Kat•Y': focus on my own business in a more purposeful way."
Her company, Artful Solutions, is a full service art
consulting firm specializing in corporate, healthcare, and
hospitality environments. "I want to make people more
aware of how art can enhance an environment. It really
does create a soul in the room,making it more special and
intimate.It says something about expressing yourself,"she
says. Barry also works with residential interior designers.
"Mom always said I would have been a kindergarten Services include art selection, framing, delivery, and
dropout because the only things I was good at were gym installation. Through Artful Solutions, Barry successfully
and art,"says Barry. "Art was the one thing that kept me matches clients and artists in business environments,
going through college.I could feel good about myself and and emboldens residential clients to enliven their homes
could express myself." Little did Barry know that her ar- through art."I tell them it's not about others liking the art
tistic passion would lead her to champion art in both on your walls,but about expressing your own personality."
public and private spaces. "Someday I will focus (only) on my own art again, but
Barry's activism began innocuously with a few art- it's harder—when you're a true artist,you live,breathe,and
related jobs after college. Later, as a mother of two sons, die art.It's so consuming,"she says. Right now,she's busy
she was content to express her creativity in her home turning others on to the power and passion of art. ro. :''
studio—but she didn't remain insulated for long. Re-
membering how art had helped her as a child, Barry's SHELLE.Y BARRY (925)683-4804 1 ArtfulSolutions.net
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1. File completed application with Clerk of the Board. 651 Pine Street,Room 106,Martinez, CA 94553
2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of We.rest Statements. .
3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public.
4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation.
5. Meetings may be held either in.the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month..
6. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time.
If you wish you may attach your resume.
"Small Town Atmosphere
Outstanding Quality of Life"
October 10, 2007
Robin Moore, Executive Director
AC5
Arts &Culture Commission of Contra Costa County
1236 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Petural "P."J." Shelton
Dear Robin:
Ms. Shelton was appointed to the Town of Danville Arts Commission in 2000, and
reappointed in 2003. P.J. was the Arts Commission Chair in 2001 and Vice Chair in
2002, 2003, and 2006. She resigned her Commission appointment at the end of 2006
because she relocated out of the Danville area.
P.J. served for multiple years as liaison to Role Players Ensemble Theatre group and
Danville Children's Musical Theatre. Role Players Ensemble Theatre has brought live
theatre to the Town of Danville for over 25 years. Danville Children's Musical Theatre
is the oldest and largest of the children's acting ensembles in the San Ramon Valley.
P.J. was also active on the Town's Memorial Tribute sub committee. This committee
provides Ieadership decision-making regarding placement of memorial plaques and
benches in both downtown Danville and the Town's park system.
During P.J.'s last year as Commissioner, she served on the "Arts: Stronger Together
Coalition," a group of arts-related liaison groups, whose purpose is to bring awareness
and support art in the Danville Community.
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During P.J.'s tenure as an Arts Commissioner, she contributed to the process of major
Capital Improvement Program projects such as the Eugene O'Neill Commemorative at
Front Street Park and the All Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park. She was also very
instrumental in bringing the Danville International Chiidreri s Film Festival to Danville,
and was actively involved in the implementation of the Town's Parks, Recreation and
Arts Strategic Plan.
I would like to recommend "P.J." Shelton be appointed to serve on the AC5 Arts &
Culture Commission of Contra Costa County.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF DANVILLE
ichael K. Shimansky
Mayor
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PHONE: (925)973-2500
WEBSITE: wmvsanramonxa.gov
October 9, 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
Mrs. P. J. Shelton has asked that I write a letter of recommendation based on our
professional association over the past fifteen years of promoting the Arts in the San
Ramon Valley.
I've found Mrs. Shelton to be a self motivated, resourceful, and a conscientious team-
player in not only expanding the Arts in Danville, but sharing that passion and the results
of that passion with all those who love, appreciate and understand the importance of the
Arts in all of our lives
I have every confidence that Mrs. Shelton, if appointed to the Arts Council of Contra
Costa County, will broaden and enhance the appreciation of those who love the Arts and
will distinguish herself as one of the best commissioners ever appointed to the
Commission.
If I can be of additional assistance, please contact me at (925) 973-2530.
Sincerely,
H. Abram Wilson
Mayor
City of San Ramon
`Art is an effort to create, beside the real world, a more human world. " Oscar Wilde
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2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements.
3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public.
4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation.
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AC5
From: AC5 [ac5@ac5.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:38 PM
To: 'pscrew@aol.com'
Subject: AC5 Commission Information
Attachments: Commissioner Criteria.doc; AC5 Annual Report 2006.pdf; Notes from AC5 Planning Retreat June
9.doc
Hi Pat,
I got your message and am sending you some docs to familiarize you with the Arts Commission and its projects. I hope
you were able to find the application on the county web site, if not, here are the instructions:
To apply to the commission, go to http_//www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/maddvbook/, and then choose APPLICATION
PROCEDURES. Scroll to the bottom of the page, where you'll find Click here for an Adobe Acrobat version of the
application form. You can print the form, fill it out, and mail it to the address shown in the instructions on the form. The
Clerk of the Board will forward a copy tome. You are applying for an"At-Large" seat. Please let me know if you,have any
problems doing this.
Please find attached:
• Our 2006 Annual Report(this tells a bit about each program we generally do)
• Notes from our June 2007 Planning Retreat(tells where we plan to focus during this fiscal year)
• AC5 Commissioner Criteria (a document written and approved by the commission long ago to let people know what
qualities are valued in a commissioner)
Thanks very much for your interest!
..........................................................................
Robin Moore
Executive Director
Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County(AC5)
1236 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 646-2278
www.ac6.Qrg
10/24/2007
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CRITERIA FOR SERVING AS COMMISSIONER
The Commission seeks individuals with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds who have
demonstrated verbal, written, administrative, financial and interpersonal skills as well as business
acumen. In addition, individuals seeking positions on the Commission should:
Be committed to the mission of AC5
Have talents and skills that will contribute to the success of AC5,
particularly in the areas of.
Fundraising
Vision-setting
Planning
Marketing
Communications/Public Relations
Decision-making
Have some experience in community involvement and service as well as
direct experience with the arts and arts organizations.
Are committed to:
Giving all meetings and other activities of
AC5 a high priority on his/her calendar
Serving on and chairing Commission
committees and events
Staying current with all the facts and
information upon which the Commission must base
its collective opinions and decisions
Recognizing that an essential function of a
good Commissioner is fundraising and cooperating
in helping AC5 achieve its financial goals,
including participation in fundraising efforts
Being an ambassador and proponent of the
arts and AC5 in Contra Costa County and working
to engage people representing all cultural and ethnic
groups in the County in the arts and in the work of
AC5.
Adopted March 12, 1997
Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5)
Annual Report for 2006
Anniversary: The commission celebrated the 11``'anniversary of its establishment in 1994 by the Board of
Supervisors.
Grants: The commission has been active in pursuing grants and donations for its services and projects.
■ A$3,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank was presented AC5 to cover expenses associated with the
commission's annual arts awards ceremony.
■ Also for the arts awards ceremony,AC5 worked with former county supervisor Tom Powers to
coordinate the donation of wines from six Contra Costa County vintners. This was the first time
AC5 presented local wines at an event,and it was extremely well received by attendees.
■ We are still using funds from a previous$10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to
upgrade our communications tools and services.
■ In November,the California Arts Council informed AC5 that it will revive its State Local
Partnership Program that has been dormant for several years due to state budget constraints. AC5
will be submitting an application. When AC5 was formed in 1994,it received funding under the
partnership program—funding that was matched by Contra Costa County. Since the program
became dormant in 2003,AC5 has relied wholly on funds from the county.
Fundraising: For the second year,AC5 collaborated with the Sheriff Rupf's Posse in an event that raised
funds for the commission. Members of the Posse,their friends and the public attended a performance of
Diablo Light Opera Company's"My Fair Lady"in March. Prior to the show,guests attended a pizza party at
a restaurant near the performance venue,the Dean Usher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
Many attendees also viewed the photography show,"The Kennedy Years"at the Bedford Gallery,which was
included in the admission.
Awards: This marked the 11th year that AC5 has presented awards to individuals and organizations whose
meritorious work in the arts and culture have had a significant impact on the quality of life in Contra Costa
County. The awards ceremony was held in October at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch; it was the first
year that EI Campanil donated use of its theater. Six individuals received awards. The ceremony is
videotaped and telecast throughout the year on CCTV. In addition,the Contra Costa Times continued its
support by devoting the entire front page of its Sunday Arts and Entertainment section to a large four-color
photo of the honorees. Additional inside pages carried profiles and photos of each honoree. The event was
made possible in part by a$3,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank.
Symposium: AC5 is the only institution in the county that arranges symposia on arts issues and support
services.The first was in 1996. In early 2007,AC5 will be co-sponsoring a symposium on arts funding with
the California Lawyers for the Arts. This symposium will be videotaped for distribution throughout
California. In the spring of 2006,the California Lawyers for the Arts held the"Symposium on California
Arts and Healthy Communities"in Los Angeles; AC5 sponsored its airing on CCTV,bringing its excellent
content to Contra Costa County residents.
Student Arts Scholars: On May 31,AC5 again hosted a ceremony and reception for talented and gifted
Contra Costa County students who were selected for an intensive professional training program at the
California Summer School for the Arts in Valencia. The event was held in the chambers of the Board of
Supervisors,featuring performances by the students. It was telecast several times on CCTV. This was the
second year that the event was not funded by the State due to budget constraints;however AC5 continues to
honor these students as a way of emphasizing the importance of the arts and celebrating the wealth of talent
that exists in our county.
AC5 2006 Annual Report Page 1
Programs:
Teachers Mural Painting Workshop: A primary mission of AC5 is to strengthen arts education in Contra
Costa County.Commission Chair Harold Beaulieu is forwarding that goal by coordinating Teachers Mural
Painting Workshops throughout the county. The workshops demonstrate that murals can be potent teaching
tools,giving young people an outlet to express themselves and tapping creative energies that might otherwise
be used in inappropriate ways.
The Teachers Mural Painting Workshop is a one day hands on workshop designed to promote mural painting
in elementary and middle schools by exposing teachers to the basic materials and techniques of large scale
painting. Five workshops were held during 2006.
Art Passages: In December 2003,AC5 inaugurated Arts Passages,an ongoing series of art exhibits in the
County Administration Building at 651 Pine Street,Martinez. During 2006,three exhibitions were mounted:
January—April: "East County Artists",a gathering of local artists that are associated with The Arts&
Cultural Foundation of Antioch(ACFA)through the Lynn House Gallery or other visual art programs.
Artists represented were from Antioch,Pittsburg,Bay Point,Discovery Bay,and Oakley.May—September:
"Contra Costa County Colleges Art Faculty Invitational Exhibit",works by 13 faculty members from four
Contra Costa County colleges. September—December: "ArtsChange:Almost a Decade".ArtsChange,a
group of visual artists,nurses,doctors and other frontline staff at the Richmond Health Center,has produced
a range of incredible works dealing with topics such as violence prevention, identity,the art of healing, food
and movement.This exhibit featured more than 60 pieces produced by ArtsChange over the past decade.
Contra Costa County Is Public Service: The Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County(AC5)
has partnered with General Services Print&Mail on the"Contra Costa County Is Public Service"project
initiated by County Administrator John Cullen. The project places large graphic wall displays in public areas
of county buildings featuring photos of employees doing jobs that are essential to the public. These displays,
also featuring the County Seal,seek to convey to both county citizens and county employees that Contra
Costa County is a great place to live and work because the county provides those services that assure comfort
and safety.During the summer of 2006,the concept was developed,and it was then presented to all
department heads at their September meeting. The prototype is planned for the lobby area of the I Vh floor of
the Administration Building, to coordinate with its remodel.
Special Art Program: AC5 remains an active partner with Art in the Courthouse Committee.During 2006,
AC5 commissioners and staff assisted the committee with identifying artwork for changing exhibitions in the
Spinetta Family Law Center and the Richmond Courthouse,and with finding advisors to work with them on
the purchase of a public art piece for the Spinetta building. The Richmond Courthouse saw its first ever art
show,photographs from the"Kids at Art"project,spearheaded by AC5 chair Harold Beaulieu.
Communications:
■ Web site: During 2006,the commission's Web site was revamped to include more information that
is more timely and relevant to constituents and of general interest to the public. A major component
of the new web site is a content management system,which allows office staff to make on-the-spot
updates,saving considerable money by not using the services of a web master for every revision.
■ Newsletter: AC5 continued to publish Artbeat, the commission's electronic newsletter that keeps the
broad arts community informed on contemporary issues and opportunities.Current and past issues
are posted on the AC5 website,www.ac5.ora.
■ Resource Directory: Upgrading and updating our on-line resource directory remains a priority for
AC5. We are currently researching the best model to use for providing a directory which can remain
current without using significant staff resources.
AC5 2006 Annual Report Page 2
■ Media: AC5 wrote and distributed press releases for media throughout the Bay Area to publicize
commission events and activities.
Operations: Robin Moore has continued in the managing director role during FY 06-07.
Governance: AC5 was saddened by the death of its FY 05-06 chair,Roberta Seabury,on October 10,2006.
A memorial fund has been established in her memory by Friends of AC5,with funds to be donated to arts
education institutions.
The commission continues to struggle with having vacancies filled in a timely manner to ensure meeting
quorum requirements and other responsibilities. At the end of 2006 there were two vacancies, in Districts 3
and 5.
Friends of AC5: As the non-profit 501(c)(3)fundraising arm of the commission,Friends of AC5 created an
account to which individuals made financial donations in memory of Karen Ciraulo,AC5's Managing
Director who was fatally injured in a 2005 car accident. In July 2006 these donations,totaling$12,865,were
distributed to two excellent Contra Costa County organizations,The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
in Richmond and Walnut Creek's Civic Arts Education program,to be used for scholarships for those
students who live in low-income households and, like Karen,are eager to advance their skills in cartooning
or animation.
AC5 2006 Annual Report Page 3
Notes from AC5 Planning Retreat June 9,2007
The group decided to use the goals listed in AC5's mission statement as a starting point:
Communisations, Education, Appreciation/Recognition, and Collaboration, expanding on each to list the
ways AC5 could work towards fulfilling the goal.
1. Communications
1. Information and Referral
2. Website/Artbeat
3. Media Relations
4. Outreach
5. Directory/Calendar
6. List of Services Provided by AC5
2. Education
1. Advocacy
i. Letters to the editor
ii. Government contacts
iii. Speakers Bureau
iv. Website updates re: current legislation
2. Symposia
3. Build relationships with orgs like Foundation Center
3. Appreciation/Recognition
1. Arts Recognition Awards
2. Arts Scholars Recognition
3. Congressional/Local Government arts contest participation/judging
4. Art Passages recognition by BOS
4. Collaboration/Act as a Link
1. Explore creating a useful relationship with the Educational Services Association of the
County Superintendent of Schools
2. Identify CCC municipal arts councils/commissions
3. Identify CCC city employees who manage arts and leisure programs
4. Assess school district needs
5. Mentor communities re: hanging art in community facilities by using the protocols created
for Art Passages as a model
We then put a rough dollar amount to each program the commission recommends for 07/08:
• Art Passages $15,000
• Arts Recognition Awards $ 3,500
• Arts Scholars Recognition (media) $ 1,000
• Website/Artbeat(tech maintenance) $ 500
• Mural Painting Workshops $ 6,000
• Update Cultural Plan $ 5,000
• Directory $ 5,000
• Symposium -TBD-
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSE $36,000
Notes from discussion of AC5 Programs:
• Art Passages: The commission was willing to expend up to $15,000 on this program, which
makes it possible to move from 3 shows per year to 4 shows per year.
• Arts Recognition Awards: a committee consisting of Joan and Sarah will come up with a one-
page synopsis of how they envision the awards event to look for 2007 to present at the June 13I'
commission meeting.
• Arts Scholars Recognition: The commission is willing to expend up to $1000 to develop media
which would increase awareness of the awards in the county. Suggestions included using college
students to produce a video about the awardees to be shown on CCTV and/or web cast, or using
CCTV technicians for same.
• Artbeat/Website: Commissioner Trezek volunteered to develop editorial guidelines for Artbeat
and act as editor for a short period(not more than 3 months) until an appropriate person can be
found.
• Mural Painting Workshops: Commissioner Beaulieu suggests AC5 should contract with an art
teacher to present the workshop, with Beaulieu as overseer of the program.
• Update Cultural Plan: Commissioner Trezek recommends AC5 develop a web-based survey to
take the pulse of the community, followed by small focus-group gatherings in each district to
probe in more depth.
• Directory: Commissioner Michael will continue to work on formulating a plan for a web based
directory and the outreach effort necessary to encourage participation in the directory from arts
groups/individuals in the community.
• Symposium: The group generally discussed the value of symposia of interest to the arts
community similar to that presented by AC5 in 2001. Collaboration with other non-profits on an
event is favored.
• Friends of AC5: Friends is required to have a minimum of three persons serving as officers, the
majority of whom must be AC5 commissioners. At present there are only two; David Duer has
offered to serve. AC5 must determine if Bob Rezak will remain active in Friends; it is hoped he
will consent to do this.
Notes - other plans that do not require expenditures:
1.3. Develop a media relations campaign
1.6. Create a list of services provided by AC5, and publish on the web site. These include
services provided to the general public, arts groups and government agencies when called
upon to do so.
2.1.i. Advocate for the arts by staying informed of pending arts related legislation and issues and
formulating responses from the commission for letters to the editor and/or to government
officials.
2.1.iii. Develop a speaker's bureau concept offering AC5 commissioners to speak to local
organizations.
2.3 Re-build relationship with orgs like Foundation Center and host workshops for them as
AC5 did in January 2005.