Attendees: Elizabeth Anthony, Josh DeWeese, Olivia Hayes, Courtney Johnson, Kris Johnson, Richard Rudnicki, Royce Smith

Review January Action Items

  1. PAAC voted via email on the 1% for Art Policy, which was approved on 01/20/2021
  2. PAAC voted via email on the Wellness Center – Art Locations, which was approved on 01/20/2021
  3. The link to the MSU PAAC website was updated in the PAAC Sharepoint group
  4. MSU Art Inventory was updated with new information
    1. Action Item: PAAC to continue to send MSU art inventory information to Courtney Johnson
    2. Action Item: Royce Smith to research the policies regarding the acquisition of student art and the legality of the ownership

Art Submission Process

  1. Broken link in the Harrison Hall Call for Submissions limited the number of submissions received
    1. Action Item: Melissa Ragain to extend the deadline on Harrison Hall art submission and re-post the call for submissions
  2. CPDC has been working with Ivan Navarro and the MSU Alumni Foundation to continue advancing the Bobcat Athletic Complex (BAC) project
    1. CPDC and the MSU Alumni Foundation are coordinating on the project’s implementation
    2. Ivan Navarro will provide a formal proposal and updated rendering for consideration
      1. PAAC previously voted to approve Ivan Navarro’s proposal for the Bobcat Athletic Complex
    3. Installation of the art piece is slated for the end of August 2021 in time for the opening of the BAC
  3. Committee discussed standardizing the process for the art projects at MSU
    1. CPDC is creating procedural documents for this purpose
    2. PAAC previously created a Call for Submissions template and a submissions webpage
    3. Further discussion by PAAC is needed on the proposals process and if it will be effective to bring in artist submissions
      1. Further clarity on advertising, proposal requirements, timeline for submissions, review process
      2. Potential advertising/informational opportunities: MSU PAAC website, social media, MSU Communications
    4. Action Item: Richard Rudnicki to create a draft of the procedural policy which outlines the steps for creating and advertising a Call for Artists, choosing locations for art, determining funding, and the review and approvals process

1% for Art

  1. The PAAC 1% for Art Policy was brought to UFPB on February 2, 2021, where it was determined that more discussion was needed with stakeholders
  2. PAAC was advised that the policy will continue to be discussed and not to expect a quick formal adoption by MSU
  3. Some current projects will be informally adopting the 1% for Art Policy

Wellness Center Art – Funding and Acquisition

  1. Richard Rudnicki presented the financial component of the Wellness Center Art project
  2. The subcommittee determined the art funding will be divided into two categories: Professional Art and Student Art
    1. The Professional Art category will be comprised of a Signature Piece, located in the “Commons” area, and Supplemental Pieces
    2. The current budget for the Signature Piece is $100,000 and the intention is to fundraise for an additional $350,000
      1. The fundraising will need to be completed by March/April 2024
      2. Fundraising will be done by the College of Art and Architecture in conjunction with the MSU Alumni Foundation
  3. Action Item: PAAC to vote via email on the updated Wellness Center Art – Funding and Acquisition policy

Romney Hall Art Submissions

  1. Courtney Johnson presented a summary of the final artists selected by the Montana Arts Council selection committee for Romney Hall
  2. The selection committee will be meeting on March 8th to identify the locations for the art in Romney Hall
  3. The final budget for the project is $85,000 with an additional $15,000 allocated to mount and secure the artwork
  4. Action Items: Send comments on the location for the pieces of the final selected artists to Courtney Johnson

Reschedule March PAAC Meeting

  1. Olivia Hayes will work to reschedule the March PAAC meeting
  2. Many PAAC members were amendable to finding a new time for this recurring committee meeting


ACTION ITEMS:

  1. PAAC to continue to send MSU art inventory information to Courtney Johnson
  2. Royce Smith to research the policies regarding the acquisition of student art and the legality of the ownership
  3. Melissa Ragain to extend the deadline on Harrison Hall art submission and re-post the call for submissions
  4. Courtney Johnson to create a draft of the procedural policy which outlines the steps for creating and advertising a Call for Artists, choosing locations for art, determining funding, and the review and approvals process
  5. PAAC to vote via email on the updated Wellness Center Art – Funding and Acquisition policy
  6. Send comments on the location of the pieces of the final selected artists for the Romney Hall Renovation to Courtney Johnson
  7. Olivia Hayes to reschedule the meeting currently on the 19th of March