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ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 25, 3:30-4:45pm Location: Arts Commission Office Building, 1401 Lakeside Dr., 11TH floor, Room 1105, Oakland, CA 94612 2016 Arts Commission Executive Committee Members: Scott Miner (Chairperson), David Judson (Vice-Chairperson), Andrew Johnstone (Secretary), Anita B. Carr (Committee Member), Pamela Mays McDonald (Committee Member), and Mona Shah (Committee Member). Confirmation of Attendance: Please confirm your expected attendance via email to [email protected]

AGENDA 1. Call to Order Chairperson 2. Review and Approve Executive Committee Minutes

A. Meeting on April 27 VOTING ITEM

2. Review and Approve Commission Minutes

A. Meeting on May 11 VOTING ITEM

3. Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County Update

A. General Update VOTING ITEM

4. Commission and Staff Matters A. Report of Board Vacancies and Appointments

B. Other Matters C. Update to Strategic Plan

i. Review Draft Update VOTING ITEM

5. Program Reports

A. Voting Items Based on Draft ACAC Agenda VOTING ITEM

6. ACAC Meeting Agenda

A. Review and Approve Next Meeting Agenda for June 8 VOTING ITEM

7. Report on Next Executive Committee Meeting on June 29 8. Adjourn Chairperson


ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Date and Time: Wednesday April 27, 3:30-4:45pm Location: Arts Commission Office Building, 1401 Lakeside Dr., 11TH floor, Room 1105, Oakland, CA 94612 2016 Arts Commission Executive Committee Members: Scott Miner (Chairperson) ATTENDED David Judson (Vice-Chairperson) ABSENT Andrew Johnstone (Secretary) ABSENT

Anita B. Carr ATTENDED Pamela Mays McDonald ATTENDED Mona Shah ATTENDED

1. Call to Order by Anita Carr at 4:00pm 2. Review and Approve - Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Minutes for April 6. MOTION: Minutes approved as presented. Mona Shah moved. Pamela Mays MacDonald seconded. All in favor. Motion passes. 2. Review and Approve - Arts Commission Meeting Minutes for April 13. MOTION: Minutes approved as presented. Anita Carr moved. Mona Shah seconded. All in favor. Motion passes. 3. Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County Update - General Update No report. 4. Commission and Staff Matters A. Report of Board Vacancies and Appointments – Osajima reported that the next meeting will be Gail Lundholm’s last meeting. B. Other Matters – Review of Director. Scott Miner conducted an employee review. Hard copies were distributed. Executive Committee members reviewed and approved findings of the review. MOTION: Employee performance review approved as presented. Anita Carr moved. Mona Shah seconded. All in favor. Motion passes. 5. Program Reports - Voting Items Based on Draft ACAC Agenda Approval of the 2016 ARTSFUND Grantees as per the recommendation by the ARTSFUND grant review panel. MOTION: 2016 ARTSFUND grantees and award amounts approved as presented. Pamela Mays McDonald moved. Anita Carr seconded. All in favor. Motion passes. 6. ACAC Meeting Agenda - Review and Approve Next Meeting Agenda MOTION: Agenda approved as presented. Mona Shah moved. Pamela Mays McDonald seconded. All in favor. Motion passes. 7. Report on Next Executive Committee Meeting on May 25. 8. Adjourn at 4:58pm

Minutes respectfully submitted by Rachel Osajima, Director

ACAC Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2016

Alameda County Arts Commission (ACAC) Minutes: Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 4:00-6:00pm Location: 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, Oakland, CA 94612 Commissioners in Attendance, (Absent), (Excused) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 David Judson (Suzanne Gayle) Mona Shah Andrew Johnstone (Barbara Hedani-Morishita) (Arthur Barinque) (Dorsi Diaz) Eric Murphy Scott Miner (Pamela Mays McDonald) Anita Carr Paul Ruma Leisel Whitlock-Petersen Cathy O’Dea (Lynn Rogers) Ex-Officio Members in Attendance, (Absent), (Excused) (Damien Gossett) representing Chris Bazar, Director of the Community Development Agency (Willie A. Hopkins, Jr.), Director of the General Services Agency Ann Wettrich representing Stephen Beal, President of the California College of the Arts Vacancy representing Dean of Fine Arts, California State University East Bay Vacancy representing Director, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive of UC Berkeley Vacancy representing Director, Oakland Museum of California Staff Present: Rachel Osajima, Director, Violet Juno, Program Coordinator, and Amy Stimmel, Program Coordinator Others Present: None I. A. Meeting called to order at 4:09pm by David Judson, Vice-Chairperson.

B. Roll call: See top of minutes. C. Public Forum – None. D. Minutes – Motion: The Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission approve the April 13, 2016 meeting

minutes as presented. Cathy O’Dea moved. Mona Shah seconded. Paul Ruma abstained. All others in favor. Motion carried.

E. Welcome new Arts Commissioner Paul Ruma representing District 2 – Introductions were made. F. Executive Committee – 1. Report from Executive Committee Meeting on April 27

a. Gail Lundholm’s Last Meeting – Judson and Rachel Osajima thanked Lundholm for her service. The Executive Committee presented Lundholm with a plaque acknowledging her for her service.

b. Requirement of Ethics Training (Refer to Report: ACAC_5-11-16_1) – Rachel Osajima described the requirement. She also discussed the “Alameda County Arts Commission and Committees Participation Guidelines” which was distributed in the same report.

c. Updated ACAC Strategic Plan – Osajima reported that the Executive Committee discussed this item and a Work Session is scheduled for the ACAC meeting on June 8.

d. ACAC Executive Committee meetings take place on the last Wednesday of the Month. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 25, 3:30-4:45pm, at 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA.

G. Appointments – 1. Vacancies and Appointments: Osajima reported that Lynn Rogers has been appointed to represent Supervisor

Carson, District 5. Osajima also reported that Barbara Hedani-Morishita’s term representing District 5 is ending and she is not seeking reappointment for that seat; she has agreed to take the ex-officio seat representing California State University East Bay.

2. Re-Appointment of Nick Gomez and Mark Yin to the Public Art Advisory Committee (Refer to Report: ACAC_5-11-16_2) – Motion: The Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission approve the appointment to the Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee of Nick Gomez with a four-year term starting on July 1, 2016 and the appointment of Mark Yin with a four-year term starting on May 12, 2016. Andrew Johnstone moved. Leisel Whitlock-Petersen seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

II. Executive Director’s Report A. Update Regarding Arts & Creativity Program at REACH Ashland Youth Center – Osajima reported that

ACAC Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2016

the Alameda County Arts Commission is honored to have had the opportunity to help create the foundation of REACH and its Arts & Creativity Program. In 2012, the Arts Commission committed to serve as the core lead program manager for REACH's arts program for the first three years of operation. That initial three year period will be complete on June 30, 2016. Due to the Arts Commission’s limited capacity and large number of new public art projects, after June 30, 2016 the Arts Commission will end its role as the program manager.

III. Public Art Services A. County of Alameda’s Acute Tower Replacement Project (Highland Hospital) – Stimmel said that the ACAC will soon

be working on Phase 3 with GSA and the videos about the Phase 2 artists are being completed. B. Cherryland Fire Station – Stimmel reminded Commissioners that the final design by artist David Burke was approved

at the December 2015 meeting. Confirmation of the wall dimensions have been received from the general contractor and the digital file of the artwork has been sent to the manufacturer. Next steps involve reviewing the digital files of the mosaic tiling and samples.

C. Cherryland Community Center – Stimmel said this project is still on hold. D. 1111 Jackson Street – Stimmel reported that they waiting for samples for approval, then fabrication can begin. E. Other public art opportunities (not County projects) –Stimmel described three opportunities 1) Alameda County Fair

is looking for artists; 2) Emeryville is working on a Public Art Master Plan and there are opportunities for community input; and 3) Kenneth Rainin Foundation is offering grants for temporary place-based projects in Oakland and SF.

III. Creative Community Engagement Services A. Art IS Education – Violet Juno presented a slide show and distributed reports about 2016 Art IS Education

including the highlights, touring workshops, and the partnership with the Alameda County Library. She also read quotes from some participants. Juno thanked Cathy O’Dea for helping at several workshops.

B. 100 Families Art Workshop / Veterans Project – Juno talked about the painting party with women vets; she said it was a very powerful and transformative workshop. She will share a report and images at the next meeting.

C. California State Summer School for the Arts – Dates noted on the agenda. D. Exhibitions in Public Spaces – Juno distributed the press release for the next exhibition which will feature quilts

from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland. Supervisor Carson will host a reception on Tues, May 31 from 4-6pm; invitations will be sent to Commissioners.

IV. Advocacy A. 2016 Arts Leadership Awards Program Plan (Refer to Report: ACAC_4-13-16_5) – Osajima and Miner noted the

schedule for the program on the agenda. Nomination deadline is May 20. B. Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership of the Bay Area – Osajima said the Alliance is working on the New Collective

Impact Project. C. Californians for the Arts and California Arts Advocates – Osajima said a 2016 Confluence Conference in

Sacramento is planned for Sept 26 & 27, more details will be given to Commissioners when available. This will be an informational/arts day type event. She reported that Proposed CA State Assembly Bill AB 2855 has been revived after her report last month. She said there is lots of concern about this bill which would put new reporting burdens on all California nonprofit organizations with possible loss of tax exempt status for non-compliance was voted down; she will provide updates when available.

V. Grants Program – Osajima reviewed the report and thanked the Review Committee: Arthur Barinque, Barbara Hedani-Morishita, Andrew Johnstone, Pamela Mays McDonald, and Eric Murphy. Motion: The Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission approve awarding grants to 38 Alameda County nonprofit organizations. Grantee organizations will use the grant funds during the grant period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. The ACAC recommends award of these grants to the Members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Mona Shah moved. Cathy O’Dea seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. David Judson recused himself from the agenda item and vote.

VI. Other Items – Osajima said the 2017 Annual American for the Arts National Conference will be held in San Francisco. VII. Commissioner Reports – Not recorded. VIII. Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 4:00pm. IX. Meeting adjourned at 5:50pm.

Minutes recorded by Amy Stimmel, Program Coordinator

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ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

MONTHLY MEETING: 4:00 – 6:00pm, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 MEETING LOCATION: 1401 Lakeside Drive, Conference Room 1107, Oakland, CA 94612

Any member of the Audience desiring to address the Alameda County Arts Commission: Complete a speaker form and give it to the ACAC staff prior to the start of the meeting, or as soon as possible. After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please state your name for the record prior to your presentation. Only matters on the agenda may be acted upon. If you wish to speak on a matter not on the agenda, please wait until the Chairperson calls for public input. Only matters within the Arts Commission’s jurisdiction may be addressed. Time limitations shall be at the discretion of the Chairperson. Complete copies of the written reports related to the voting items listed on this agenda are available to the public by contacting the Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission, phone number 510-208-9646 or website http://www.acgov.org/arts/contact.htm

AGENDA

I. A. Call to Order Scott Miner, Chairperson 4:00pm B. Roll Call

C. Approval of ACAC Meeting Minutes for May 11 VOTING ITEM

D. Public Forum (Time Limit: 3 Minutes Per Speaker) E. Welcome new Arts Commissioners Lynn Rogers representing District Five F. Executive Committee Scott Miner, Chairperson 1. Report from Executive Committee Meeting on May 25

a. Updated ACAC Strategic Plan - Review and Work Session VOTING ITEM

b. ACAC Executive Committee meetings take place on the last Wednesday of the Month. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is on Wednesday, June 29, 3:30-4:45pm, at 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA.

G. Arts Commission Appointments 1. Arts Commission Appointments and Vacancies Scott Miner, Chairperson

a. 2016 Arts Commission Executive Committee Members: Scott Miner (Chairperson), David Judson (Vice-Chairperson), Andrew Johnstone (Secretary), Anita B. Carr (Committee Member), Pamela Mays McDonald (Committee Member), and Mona Shah (Committee Member).

b. Supervisorial District 1, Supervisor Haggerty (Dublin, Livermore, East Fremont and Unincorporated East County)

i. No vacancies ii. Arthur Barinque, 1st Term: 7/16/2013-7/16/17; Anita B. Carr, 1st Term: 1/28/2014-3/31/18 David Judson, 2nd Term: 1/10/14-1/10/18

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c. Supervisorial District 2, Supervisor Valle (Hayward, South Fremont, Union City, Newark)

i. No vacancies ii. Dorsi Diaz, 1st Term: 5/12/2015-11/6/2016; Suzanne Gayle, 1st Term: 11/1/2015-11/1/2019; Paul Ruma, 1st Term: 5/10/17-11/26/17

d. Supervisorial District 3, Supervisor Chan (Alameda, Central Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo) i. No vacancies ii. Mona Shah, 2nd Term: 10/26/14 – 10/27/18; Eric Murphy, 2nd Term: 4/17/2016 – 4/17/2020; Leisel Whitlock-Petersen’s 1st Term: 12/11/14-11/6/16

e. Supervisorial District 4, Supervisor Miley (North and East Oakland, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Ashland)

i. No vacancies ii. Scott Miner, 2nd Term: 7/21/2009-7/26/2017; Andrew Johnstone, 2nd Term: 2/7/2016-2/7/2020; Cathy O’Dea, 1st Term: 2/28/2012-12/8/2016

f. Supervisorial District 5, Supervisor Carson (North and West Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany)

i. One vacancy ii. Pamela Mays McDonald, 1st Term: 1/27/2015-9/9/2016; Lynn Rogers, 1st Term: 3/28/16-3/28/19

g. Ex-Officio Members i. Current Members with No Term Limits: Damien Gossett representing Chris Bazar, Director of the Community Development Agency;

Barbara Hedani-Morishita, Dean of Fine Arts, California State University East Bay; Willie Hopkins Jr., Director of the General Services Agency; Ann Wettrich representing Stephen Beal, President of the California College of the Arts. ii. Vacancies: Vacancy representing Director, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive of UC Berkeley Vacancy representing Director, Oakland Museum of California

2. Public Art Advisory Committee Vacancies and Appointments Scott Miner, Chairperson a. Committee Status i. No vacancies ii. Current Members: Vicky Chen, Nick Gomez, Barbara Holmes, Tomye Neal-Madison, Kari Marboe, Mark Read, Emily Van Engel, Ann Wettrich, and Mark Yin

b. PAAC Meetings take place on the 4th Thursday of the Month. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting: Thursday, June 23, 3:30-5:30pm, 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor, Oakland

II. Executive Director’s Report Rachel Osajima, Director A. General Update

III. Public Art Services Amy Stimmel, Program Coordinator A. County of Alameda’s Acute Tower Replacement Project (Highland Hospital)

1. General Update B. Cherryland Project: Fire Station

1. General Update C. Cherryland Project: Community Center

1. General Update D. 1111 Jackson Street 1. General Update E. Probation Transition Day Reporting Center 1. General Update F. East County Hall of Justice 1. General Update


IV. Creative Community Engagement Services

A. Art IS Education Month Violet Juno, Program Coordinator B. 100 Families Art Workshop / Veterans Project C. California State Summer School for the Arts D. Exhibitions in Public Spaces 1. County Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, 1st and 5th Floor Lobbies, Oakland

a. Current Exhibit, May 31 - August 18 Group Exhibition featuring the African American Quilt Guild; Reception Hosted by Supervisor Carson on Tues., May 31, 4:30 to 5:30pm, 5th Floor Lobby

2. Highland Hospital Care Pavilion, 1411 East 31st Street, Main Lobby, Oakland a. May 31 - August 18: Quilts from Peralta and Hoover Elementary Schools

V. Advocacy Rachel Osajima, Director A. 2016 Arts Leadership Awards Program Plan 1. Nomination Submission Deadline: May 20 2. ACAC to Select Award Recipients at regular ACAC meeting on July 8 3. BOS Commendation Event on Sept. 27 or Oct. 4 C. Californians for the Arts and California Arts Advocates 1. General Update 2. 2016 Confluence Conference in Sacramento, September 26 & 27, 2016

3. Information about Proposed CA State Assembly Bill AB 2855 with new reporting burdens on all California nonprofit organizations; possible loss of tax exempt status for non-compliance 4. Information about Proposed CA State Assembly Bill SB 916 Theatre and Dance Act. Bill was approved by the Senate Education Committee on April 20. Theatre and Dance Act (TADA), will establish single-subject teaching credentials for theatre and for dance.

VI. Grants Program Rachel Osajima, Director A. Board of Supervisors Approval on June 14

VII. Other Items Rachel Osajima, Director A. The 2017 Annual Americans for the Arts National Conference will be held in San Francisco

VIII. Commissioner Reports Regarding Arts Events (2 minutes each) Scott Miner, Chairperson IX. Next Alameda County Arts Commission Meeting will take place on Scott Miner, Chairperson Wed., July 13, 2016, 4:00-6:00pm, 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA X. Adjournment Scott Miner, Chairperson

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Report: ACAC EC_5-25-16

ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2016 TO: ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FROM: RACHEL OSAJIMA, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: PLAN FOR UPDATING ACAC STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY The Arts Commission’s strategic plan needs to be updated. The main goals in the 2008 plan are still core areas of focus for the Arts Commission. Over the last 8 years there have been many aspects of the plan that have been accomplished. And, there are many areas that continue to be both a focus and represent future opportunities. Below is a summary of the plan created in 2008 and a brief comparison of capacity and services in 2008 and 2016. A proposed timeline to complete the updated version of the plan is included is also included. Ideally, the updated plan will be clear, concise and useful. Attached is a draft of the updated plan. BACKGROUND Purpose of the Plan The purpose of this strategic plan is to have a document that will be used by the Arts Commissioners, committee members, and the Arts Commission staff to guide and focus the overall work of the organization. The plan is a document that can be shared with the County Board of Supervisors to illustrate the future direction of the Commission. The plan can also be used to introduce community members to the work of the Arts Commission. Summary of the 2008 Plan and Brief Comparison of Capacity and Services in 2008 and 2016 The 2008 plan has three main goals: (1) Advocacy for the arts; (2) Expand and sustain capacity; (3) Build and strengthen programs. The goals are directly related to the Arts Commission mission, vision, and values. The goals are also aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the County of Alameda. Using the 2008 Strategic Plan as a template, this summary report highlights Alameda County Arts Commission’s capacity and services in 2008 and currently in 2016. 1. 2008 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS

Promote active support and participation in the arts to ensure a common understanding that the arts are an essential part of Alameda County’s successful and thriving communities.

Ensure effective communications regarding arts advocacy.


o 2008: Old and basic website o 2016: New website in 2009. E-newsletter, Facebook account, You Tube

channel, documents including brochure, information sheets, reports, slideshows and public art project catalogs. Inter-agency promotion partnerships with County of Alameda, Alameda County Library, and Alameda County Office of Education.

Research and implement long-term arts advocacy plan and develop policies and model partnerships

o 2008: County Partner in CAC’s State Local Partnership Program. Board of Supervisors presents proclamations to honor the arts. Partnership with Alameda County Office of Education.

o 2016: Continues to be County Partner in CAC’s State Local Partnership Program. Board of Supervisors continues to present proclamations to honor the arts. Arts Commission director serves on the Steering Committee of the Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership, Board of Californians for the Arts, Board of California Arts Advocates, and attends Regional and State level meetings and conferences. Ongoing partnerships with the Alameda County Office of Education and Alameda County Library.

2. 2008 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: EXPAND AND SUSTAIN CAPACITY

Expand and sustain the Arts Commission’s capacity to serve the individuals and communities of Alameda County.

Ensure that the Office of the Arts Commission is sufficiently staffed and has effective administrative systems.

o Staffing

2008: One full-time director, one full-time program coordinator, and one part-time assistant.

2016: Four full time staff in the positions of one director and three program coordinators.

o County Infrastructure

2008: Arts Commission is administratively part of Public Works Agency. General Services Agency provides in-kind support including office space, conference rooms, IT and copy machine.

2016: Arts Commission is administratively part of Auditor Controller Agency which provides strong overall financial and administrative oversight and support. General Services Agency continues to provide in kind support.

3. 2008 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: BUILD AND STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS

Continue to build and strengthen programs that advance the Arts Commission’s mission, vision, and values.

Programs o 2008:

ARTSFUND grant program distributing $53,000


Public Art Program with one major project completed between 2005 and 2008, the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center (2007)

Temporary exhibitions in County Administration Building Arts Leadership Awards (since 2006) Art IS Education advisory role (since 2000)

o 2016: ARTSFUND grant program distributing $72,000 Public Art Program with 9 major projects completed, 4 current

projects, and 3 upcoming projects. Completed projects include: Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley Streetscape, Highland Hospital Project Phase 1 and 2, REACH Ashland Youth Center, San Lorenzo Library, Sobering and Detox Centers, Gail Steel Wellness and Recovery Center,, Jay Mahler Recovery Center and three Purchase Programs in 2008, 2011 and 2015.

Art In Public Spaces exhibitions in County Administration Building and Highland Care Pavilion; Temporary window displays on front of County Administration Building

Arts Leadership Awards (since 2006) Arts IS Education series of events for youth and families at Library

locations throughout Alameda County (since 2010) 100 Families Alameda County program (Since 2010) Poetry Out Loud (since 2011) REACH Ashland Youth Center Arts & Creativity Program(since 2013) California State Summer School for the Arts Promotion and

Recognition Event (since 2013) Creative Power at Juvenile Justice Center (2007-2013)

Proposed Timeline for Updated Strategic Plan

ACAC Executive Committee to provide input at meetings on April 6 and April 27.

ACAC to provide input at meetings on April 13 and May 11.

Review and approval of plan by ACAC on June 8. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission EC approve the plan to update the ACAC Strategic Plan.

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ALAMEDA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN

Draft - To Be Adopted in 2016

Vision

2008 Version The Alameda County Arts Commission is a leader in developing a vibrant and innovative County where the arts, in all forms, are considered an essential component for nurturing our imaginations, celebrating diversity, and creating livable, healthy, and economically resilient communities. 2016 Draft Option The Alameda County Arts Commission is a leader in developing a vibrant and innovative County where the arts, in all forms, are considered an essential component of this successful and thriving region. Mission 2008 Version The Alameda County Arts Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Alameda County by:

Nurturing a thriving artistic and cultural environment;

Promoting economic opportunities for the county’s artists and arts organizations through programs such as arts grants, public art, and arts in education;

Encouraging public participation in the arts; and

Active advocacy for the arts.

2016 Draft Option Improving the quality of life through nurturing, promoting, encouraging and advocating for arts and creativity for all community members throughout Alameda County. New Option for 2016 Role

An active advocate that encourages public understanding of, participation in and support of the arts and creativity.

Collaborative leader and co-creator of ideas, programs, partnerships and initiatives

Connector of artists, leaders, organizations, funders and audiences

Resource builder of relationships, investors, tools, information, and services

An informed voice and champion for Alameda County arts and culture

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Core Values 2008 We believe:

The arts are essential for a vibrant, creative, livable, and economically healthy community.

The arts and arts education improve the quality of every life.

The arts encourage the development and use of imagination, creativity, and expression.

The arts and arts education must be accessible to all.

The arts are a vehicle for civic engagement and social change.

The diversity of Alameda County’s arts and cultural activities should be welcomed, encouraged, and respected.

The arts contribute to public spaces that create social and cultural vitality.

The arts are a powerful vehicle for collaboration among individuals, organizations, businesses, and civic leaders.

The arts encourage individual, group, and community participation that contributes to the health of our nation.

The arts are a vehicle to act locally while thinking globally. 2016 Draft Option Beliefs - We believe the arts and creativity:

• Have the power to transform lives.

Are essential for a vibrant, creative, livable, and economically healthy community.

Improve the quality of every life for all community members.

Are integral to the healthy development of our children.

Encourage the development and use of imagination, creativity, and expression.

A vehicle for civic engagement and social change and must be accessible to all.

Connect us to our heritage, humanity and each other.

Contribute to public spaces that create social and cultural vitality.

A powerful vehicle for collaboration among individuals, organizations, businesses, and civic leaders.

Encourage individual, group, and community participation that contributes to the health of our nation.

A vehicle to act locally while thinking globally. New to 2016 Outcomes We aspire to:

Help build a relevant, accessible and sustainable arts and creativity community throughout Alameda County

Help create a sense of community and promote the quality of life throughout Alameda County

Celebrate and promote arts and creativity for all people in Alameda County

Build public will in a way that creates engagement and sustainability for the arts and creativity as a recognized, valued and expected part of everyday life

Unleash joy, beauty and creativity

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2008 Version

Goals

1. ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS: Promote active support and participation in the arts to ensure a common understanding that the arts are an essential part of Alameda County’s successful and thriving communities.

2. EXPAND AND SUSTAIN CAPACITY:

Expand and sustain the Arts Commission’s capacity to serve the individuals and communities of Alameda County.

3. BUILD AND STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS:


Draft 2016 Goals 1. ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS AND BUILD PUBLIC WILL:

Promote active support and participation in the arts to ensure a common understanding that the arts are an essential part of Alameda County’s successful and thriving communities. Build public will to ensure support for arts and creativity.

2. ENHANCE CAPACITY:

Sustain the Arts Commission’s capacity to serve the individuals and communities of Alameda County by enhancing the systems and structure in place.

3. STRENGTHEN AND REFINE PROGRAMS:


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Draft 2016 Goals 1. ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS AND BUILD PUBLIC WILL:

Promote active support and participation in the arts to ensure a common understanding that the arts are an essential part of Alameda County’s successful and thriving communities. Build public will to ensure support for arts and creativity.

Ensure effective communications regarding arts advocacy to build public will.

Strengthen the Arts Commission's programs, services, and policies to illustrate its arts advocacy efforts and encourage community members to recognize and support the role of the arts and creativity in their lives.

Create and encourage coalition of arts advocates at the city and county levels and partnerships that advance the Arts Commission’s arts advocacy goals.

Connect with and support other county, state, and national arts advocacy efforts such as the California Arts Council and Americans for the Arts.

2. ENHANCE CAPACITY:

Sustain the Arts Commission’s capacity to serve the individuals and communities of Alameda County by enhancing the systems and structure in place.

Continue the Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission’s effective management of administration, programs, services and commission following the County’s standard policies and procedures.

Continue to strengthen the structure and systems for the Members of the Arts Commission: a consistent new-member orientation; structure of committees and committee appointments; Commissioner participation in regular duties, including attendance at regular meetings of the Members of the Arts Commission.

Explore new opportunities to generate more support and collaborative efforts from the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County and other partnering organizations and agencies.

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3. STRENGTHEN AND REFINE PROGRAMS: Continue to build and strengthen programs that advance the Arts Commission’s mission, vision, and values.

Creative Community Engagement Provide an arts engagement programs to benefit all residents in Alameda County including Art IS Education, 100 Families Alameda County, and other programs and collaborations A. Provide leadership to advance countywide arts education efforts for people of all ages.

B. Provide direct arts education and community engagement services as part of public art projects and through other strategic funded opportunities.

C. Partner with other organizations, county agencies and local networks to help promote arts learning opportunities for community members across Alameda County.

Public Art Program Maintain a quality, innovative public art program and collection that enlivens public spaces and inspires the community.

A. Continue to coordinate new County public art projects in County facilities. B. Continue to improve documentation and database of public art projects. Provide access to and promote the County’s art collection through the ACAC website.

C. Continue to broaden the involvement of new at all levels of their careers and diverse artists in the public art program.

D. Develop new projects that include a variety of artistic methods and media.

E. Create a system that provides for ongoing maintenance and conservation of the collection.

F. Provide countywide leadership in the area of public art.

Cultural Funding Program Provide increased and sustainable countywide funding for the arts and arts programs through an accessible, user-friendly grants program.

A. Develop strategies for expansion of the ARTSFUND Grants Program.

B. Continue to review application guidelines and make recommendations to enhance the program by refining the guidelines.

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This was in the 2008 version – Keep in 2016 as is The County of Alameda’s mission, vision and values are presented in this plan to encourage a strong relationship between the whole County and the work of the Arts Commission.

County of Alameda

Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services Vision Alameda County is recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work and do business. Values

Integrity, honesty and respect fostering mutual trust.

Transparency and accountability achieved through open communications and involvement of diverse community voices.

Fiscal stewardship reflecting the responsible management of resources.

Customer service built on commitment, accessibility and responsiveness.

Excellence in performance based on strong leadership, teamwork and a willingness to take risks.

Diversity recognizing the unique qualities of every individual and his or her perspective.

Environmental stewardship to preserve, protect and restore our natural resources.

Social responsibility promoting self-sufficiency, economic independence and an interdependent system of care and support.

Compassion ensuring all people are treated with respect, dignity and fairness.

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This was in the 2008 version – Keep in 2016 as is About the Alameda County Arts Commission

The Alameda County Arts Commission (ACAC) was established in 1965 by ordinance of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Enabling Legislation within the Alameda County Administrative Code: The Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda, State of California, declares it will serve the best interests of our citizens and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of our County by encouraging the performing arts, artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, art patrons and institutions of art, to the end that our County be developed and enriched by the performing arts and by works of art, monuments, fountains, the best in architectural design and physical environmental; and to provide at the County level leadership and encouragement to all the cities, local areas and other governmental subdivisions of the County to accomplish said purposes. The purpose of the Alameda County Arts Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors concerning the arts and cultural environment in the County. (Alameda County Administrative Code Section 5-36.01. Section Amended. Ord. 68-14) In order to further the said policy of the County, there is in the County an Alameda County Arts Commission.(Alameda County Administrative Code Section 5-36.02.) The Arts Commission is comprised of the following individual members appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:

Fifteen citizens, three from each of the five districts of Alameda County Board of Supervisors,

Seven ex-officio members representing three major County departments and four leading Alameda County educational and cultural institutions.

The Arts Commission's Executive Committee is comprised of three officers:

Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary; plus one or more additional Arts Commissioners appointed by the Chairperson and Commission

Meetings: All meetings of the Arts Commission and its committees are open to the public. Meeting information is available to the public at the Arts Commission website www.acgov.org/arts Regular Meetings of the Alameda County Arts Commission are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Alameda County Arts Commission Executive Committee Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. All Meetings are held at 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

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This was in the 2008 version – Keep in 2016 as is County of Alameda Diversity Policy

Diversity:

includes everybody;

focuses on and empowers all employees;

facilitates change and transition;

fully utilizes the talents and skills of all employees;

has a positive impact in the workplace and on the communities and citizens we serve;

strengthens and raises our standards;

improves the quality of the work environment;

Purpose: To promote an organization where groups, as well as individuals, are appreciated for their differences; where everyone understands and appreciates the heritage and culture of many different groups, as well as being responsive to the uniqueness of each individual. Where individuals reach beyond their own experience to appreciate and work effectively with people who are different from themselves. Objective: To create a high performing and productive organization where each person is valued for their unique gifts and talents, in order to capitalize on the innovation inherent in diverse work groups; and, to assure that each person is valued based on their genuine potential of employee characteristics rather than based on stereotypes or assumptions. This is essential in order to deliver quality and appropriate services to our diverse community and to create a workplace where all people feel included.

Business Necessity: Workplace cultures are usually based on assimilation, which calls for shaping people to the style already dominant in the organization. In contrast, with an increasingly diverse workforce, the County’s culture must change so that the norms will accommodate a wide range of employees. Breaking away from assimilation involves increasing the consciousness and appreciation of differences associated with heritage, characteristics, consciousness, and appreciation of differences associated with heritage, characteristics, and values of many different groups, as well as respecting the uniqueness of each individual. With that in mind, the Board of Supervisors endorses the following goals:

Acknowledge changing demographics and strive for a workforce that mirrors the community in an effort to be more responsive to its needs.

To continue to provide responsive and quality services.

To encourage the public to communicate their assessment of the services we provide.

Maximize the pool of talent that we can draw from and ensure that all employees feel

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their contributions are valued.

Create an organizational climate that encourages employees to reach their full potential, thereby developing the highest caliber of employees.

Program Benefits: The program will provide an opportunity for all employees to learn about diversity and its values. All departments will work toward maximizing diversity while honoring and pursuing the fundamental goals and values of the County. These together will create the climate of a more open, flexible, responsive, and responsible work environment where people feel valued and are able to be more efficient and productive. For these benefits to occur, the following topics must be addressed in developing this program:

New skills for managers/supervisors

Flexibility in how we get to results

Assimilation vs. inclusion

Minimizing tensions and problems or culture clashes

Mentoring and development programs for employees

THEREFORE, this policy for Alameda County regarding diversity has been adopted that clearly: 1. Articulates and identifies the purpose and objective that our organization is striving to achieve; 2. Discusses diversity in broad multidimensional terms, both explicitly and inclusively; and 3. Identifies the benefits and values of diversity. The policy was approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 1993.

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ALAMEDA COUNTY ART COMMISSION - ACGOV.org · Scott Miner (Chairperson), David Judson (Vice-Chairperson), Andrew Johnstone (Secretary), ... Violet Juno presented a slide show and distributed