Attendees: Elizabeth Anthony, Olivia Hayes, Keely Holmes, Cori Huttinga, Courtney Johnson, Kris Johnson, Jaclyn Liebscher, Richard Rudnicki, Royce Smith

Review February Action Items

  1. Continue to send MSU art inventory information to Courtney Johnson
  2. Action Item: Royce to continue researching the policies regarding the acquisition of student art
  3. Action Item: Courtney Johnson and Olivia Hayes to continue working with Melissa Johnson to resubmit the Harrison Hall call for submissions
    1. The new submission deadline will be a week after the end of the Spring 2020 semester
    2. Committee previously discussed working with MSU Communications for support with advertising the call for artists
  4. Action Item: Richard Rudnicki is continuing to draft PAAC procedural policy
  5. The Montana Arts Council (MAC) selection committee met in February and determined the final artists for Romney Hall
    1. The MAC is working with President Cruzado to determine the final art for the Romney Hall Cruzado Auditorium

Cindy Bowker – Art Donation 1

  1. Cindy Bowker contacted the university about donating two fabric art pieces to the American Indian Hall (AIH)
  2. The AIH Art Subcommittee has reviewed the proposed art donation by Cindy Bowker
    1. The Subcommittee expressed concerns with accepting the art and recommends that PAAC decline the donation
  3. Kris Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of the AIH Art Subcommittee and respectfully decline the donation
    1. Courtney Johnson seconded the motion
    2. PAAC voted to approve the motion (decline the donation)

Cindy Bowker – Art Donation 2

  1. Cindy Bowker has offered to donate works by Artist DJ House to MSU.
    1. The three pieces do not include any framing or mounting
  2. Richard Rudnicki contacted the artist and ensured that they were supportive of the donation and could provide context for the artwork
  3. Committee discussed many of the considerations involved in accepting the proposed donation
  4. PAAC discussed the difference between agreeing to acquire vs display art in the context of where art is stored while not being displayed
    1. PAAC discussed the challenges of acquiring art without the intention to display it permanently
    2. PAAC members explained the challenge of acquiring art without a planned display location, as MSU does not have the space to store art to allow for rotating collections or temporary exhibitions
    3. PAAC was encouraged to accept art donations with a designated location to for display in mind
  5. Committee reviewed the PAAC Policies document and determined that the proposed donation did not meet the Evaluation Criteria and Requirements of all Proposals, specifically criteria 2A2f: “Works of art must include a dedicated display mechanism, apparatus, or pedestal this is appropriately engineered and carefully constructed of durable and appropriate materials”
    1. PAAC Policies has been reviewed by UFPB but not yet formally adopted as MSU policy
  6. Elizabeth Anthony moved to accept Cindy Bowker’s Art Donation – 2, contingent on the donor properly framing the art
    1. Melissa Ragain seconded the motion
    2. The vote passed with one objection
  7. Action Item: PAAC to review the PAAC procedural process and evaluation criteria for discussion at PAAC in May

BAC Art – Artists Ivan Navarro & Courtney Smith

  1. Richard Rudnicki presented the latest design rendering of the piece by Ivan Navarro for the Bobcat Athletic Stadium and two general locations have been selected for the piece
  2. The protective box structure was designed with consideration of the elements and human access
    1. Committee expressed concern with the design of the protective structure
      1. Concerned with aesthetics and practicability
  3. PAAC is requested to approval either of the designated locations for the construction of the piece
    1. The final materials of the design are not yet determined
    2. CPDC will ensure the design meets the appropriate construction and design standards with regards to safety, appearance, and accessibility for maintenance
  4. The College of Architecture is interested in offering student collaboration with the project
  5. Kris Johnson suggested selecting the location to the west, within the garden
  6. Kris Johnson moved to approve the selected locations
    1. Royce Smith seconded the motion
    2. PAAC unanimously approved the location of the BAC Art by Ivan Navarro & Courtney Smith

Draft MSU Artwork Signage

a. Courtney Johnson shared her draft for standardized art signage at MSU
b. Discussed that other organizations are incorporating QR codes
c. Action Item: PAAC to review draft of MSU Artwork Signage and provide feedback to Courtney Johnson

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Royce to continue researching the policies regarding the acquisition of student art
2. Courtney Johnson and Olivia Hayes to continue working with Melissa Johnson to resubmit the Harrison Hall call for submissions
3. Richard Rudnicki is continuing to draft PAAC procedural policy
4. PAAC to review the PAAC procedural process and evaluation criteria for discussion at PAAC in May
5. PAAC to review draft of MSU Artwork Signage and provide feedback to Courtney Johnson

The PAAC meeting is rescheduled for the first Monday of the month, starting April 5th at 1:00