110 SE Watula Avenue

Ocala, FL 34471

Ocala

Municipal Arts Commission

Minutes

www.ocalafl.gov

4:00 PM

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Call To Order

a. Roll Call

Emily Andrews

Jaye Baillie

Present:

Arnold Barbaro

Jean Floten

Leslie Hammond

Natalie McComb

Darian Mosley

David Reutter

Greg Thompson

Pedro "Tito" A. Comas

Absent:

Brooke Hutto

Excused:

Proof of Publication

The public notice for the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission Advisory Committee was posted on

September 30, 2024.

Approval of Minutes

August 7, 2024 Minutes

OMAC 08.07.24 Draft Minutes

Attachments:

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Natalie McComb

SECONDER: Emily Andrews

AYE:

Andrews, Baillie, Barbaro, Floten, Hammond, McComb, Mosley,

Reutter and Thompson

ABSENT:

Comas

EXCUSED:

Hutto

Grants/Applications

08MAY24 OMAC Grant Application SCA India Fest 2024

08MAY24 OMAC Grant Application SCA India Fest 2024_Page

08MAY24 SCA India Fest 2024 OMAC Grant Application

IRS Determination LTR STRATEGICCOMMUNITYALLIANCEINC

Attachments:

Dr. Sheni Meghani, President and Co-Founder of the Strategic Community Alliance,

9111 SW 60th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34476, provided an update on the Ocala Metro India

Fest which is scheduled for October 5, 2024. On August 7, 2024, the Ocala Municipal

Arts Commission (OMAC) awarded $1,400 of the $2,000 requested for the event, with

the remaining $600 tabled for consideration on October 2, 2024, due to FY2024 budget

constraints. The festival is scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at Citizens Circle. Meghani is now requesting approval for the remaining $600 to fully

fund the event.

Motion to approve the remaining $600.00 grant to help fund the Ocala Metro India Fest

which is scheduled on October 5, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Citizen Circle.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Jean Floten

SECONDER: Greg Thompson

AYE:

Andrews, Baillie, Barbaro, Floten, Hammond, McComb, Mosley,

Reutter and Thompson

ABSENT:

Comas

EXCUSED:

Hutto

Project Updates

Heritage Trail panels - Accession

MEDIA RELEASE - New Date heritage trail panels

Attachments:

Cultural Arts Supervisor Emily Parkman provided an update on the Heritage Trail mural

panels, created by Charles Eady. These panels were officially unveiled to the public on

September 3, 2024, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Heritage

Trail. Mrs. Parkman requested approval to officially accession the murals into the city’s

permanent collection.

Motion to approve the accession of the Heritage Trail murals into the City's permanent

collection.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Natalie McComb

SECONDER: Leslie Hammond

AYE: Andrews, Baillie, Barbaro, Floten, Hammond, McComb, Mosley,

Reutter and Thompson

ABSENT:

Comas

Hutto

EXCUSED:

Ground storage water tank mural update

Ground storage water tank project

Attachments:

Ms. Parkman shared an update on the Ground Storage Water Tank Mural. For this

project, the City of Ocala partnered with Fine Arts of Ocala (FAFO), the Florida Wildlife

Corridor Foundation, and Ocala Main Street. The open call for submissions ended on

September 12, 2024. Over 100 submissions of these, 65 were deemed qualifying based

on the requirements. A finalist list is being developed, and the jury will select the artist

who will be awarded the $60,000 for the mural. The official unveiling of the mural

design will take place during the FAFO on Saturday October 26, 2024, at 9 a.m.

2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series public art project proposal

2025 Levitt AMP art project

MCA awning photo

Attachments:

Ms. Parkman provided an overview of the 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series public

art project proposal. Each year, in partnership with the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, a

public art project is created. Last year's project featured skatepark panels. For 2025, the

proposal involves redoing the American Cultural Alliance's awning for the Bricks City

building.

The proposed project will feature 10 individual panels, with staff recommendations

suggesting two panels be painted at a time during each concert. Five selected artists will

each design two panels inspired by music genres featured during the Levitt AMP series.

Various art forms inspired by the performance will be incorporated and community

involvement will be integrated into the process.

Motion to approve 2025 Levitt Amp Ocala Music Series public Art Project.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Darian Mosley

SECONDER: Natalie McComb

AYE:

Andrews, Baillie, Barbaro, Floten, Hammond, McComb, Mosley,

Reutter and Thompson

ABSENT:

Comas

EXCUSED:

Hutto

119 S Pine Ave | 2853-014-003 mural, My Quate, Chris Mendez update

Business and Owner Letter

Chris Mendez Artist Statement

Attachments:

pine ave mural_Detail

pine ave mural1

Public Artist Project_My Quate

Ms. Parkman provided an update on the My Quote mural located at 119 South Pine

Avenue. Upon informing the business owner of the approval process, he was reluctant to

assume responsibility for the mural’s maintenance, and the property owner was unaware

of its installation. After further discussions, the artist and business owner reached an

agreement that the artist would help with any necessary repairs or protection of the mural

in case of vandalism or weather damage.

The artist and business owner subsequently contacted the property owner, who was fully

informed and gave their consent for the mural to remain. Ms. Parkman requested that

OMAC officially recognize the mural as public art, noting that while the mural is not city

property, it should be recorded as part of the City’s public art collection.

Motion to approve My Quate mural located at 119 South Pine Avenue as part of the

City's art collection.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED

Arnold Barbaro

SECONDER: Natalie McComb

AYE:

Andrews, Baillie, Barbaro, Floten, Hammond, McComb, Mosley,

Reutter and Thompson

ABSENT:

Comas

EXCUSED:

Hutto

Other Business

Current Balance of License Plate Grant Fund

Ms. Parkman provided an update on the current balance of the License Plate Grant Fund.

The City of Ocala has allocated $6,000 in the FY2025 budget for the grant, and the

balance is $8,145.72. Mrs. Parkman explained there is: a revenue account, which

receives state license plate funds and remains unchanged, and an expense account, where

the $6,000 allocated for the current fiscal year is deposited. When the $6,000 is spent,

funds will be transferred from the revenue account to the expense account and distributed

to the grantees.

New OMAC grant application forms

6. 2024 OMAC application

Attachments:

Ms. Parkman provided an update on the grant application process, highlighting several

revisions made to the application. A copy of the updated application was distributed to

members digitally and in physical form. Mrs. Parkman reviewed the changes, including

the following key updates to:

· OMAC Logo

· Eligible Recipients

· New Applicants

· Public Accessibility

· Funding Criteria and Submittal Requirements

· Presentation Requirement

· 501(c)(3) Status

· OMAC Logo and Final Report

· Decision Notification

· Budget Template

Ms. Parkman acknowledged that this process is formal and requires adherence to

established procedures but can be submitted.

City of Ocala Horse Fever collection

Attachments:

Mrs. Parkman provided an update on the City of Ocala's Horse Fever Collection, which

includes both long-term loans and permanent pieces. The city currently has 12 horses,

which are either on long-term loan or have been purchased or donated. All horses,

receive maintenance and care by the City. All long-term loan horses are returned upon

request. She reviewed the horses in the collection and state their locations.

City of Ocala Art Maintenance Fund

Community Foundation fund

Attachments:

Ms. Parkman provided an update on the City of Ocala Public Art Maintenance Fund,

which was established by Lisa Irwin through the Community Foundation. A 2025 project

is in the works to increase funds, ensuring more resources for the maintenance and repair

of the City's permanent art collection.

Deaccession Updates

9.13.2024 Removal

Deaccession

Attachments:

Ms. Parkman provided updates on the Crest of the Wave Sculpture, Natural Flow Mural

and Marie and Jean Sculpture.

OMAC Brochure

Ms. Parkman discussed the need to update the current brochure, because it contains

outdated information. The changes include updating the grant application process and the

state-of-the-art license plate details. A suggested to create a new marketing materials or a

brochure specifically for OMAC to inform the community about the board's role,

available grants, and upcoming projects. These brochures will be distributed at cultural

events such as the First Friday Art Walk. A separate meeting will be scheduled to discuss

the brochure design and content further.

OMAC FY2024 report to Council, November or December presentation

Ms. Parkman provided an overview of the upcoming annual report to City Council. This

report which will highlight OMAC's achievements for fiscal year 2024 and provide an

update on future projects and art maintenance.

Public Comments

None

Staff Comments

None

Board Comments

None

10.

11.

Next Meeting: December 4, 2024

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.