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Home My WebLink AboutID-3225 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK October 22, 2012 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015 Enclosed is one application submitted for one unexpired term, ending on April 30, 2015 on the Public Art Commission. At the Council Meeting on October 22, 2012, the City Council may move to interview the applicant, or reopen the recruitment. A copy of Orna Makleff’s application is attached. It has been redacted at the request of the applicant. The non-redacted application will be emailed to Council Members directly. ATTACHMENTS:  : Makleff Application (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place Nt A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink. and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. r NAME: Makleff Oma HOME PHONE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: Last MA in Art History, SJSU MA in Mass Communications, SJSU BA in Political Science and Psychology First WORK PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: Art History, Studio and Fine Art classes, Academy of Art. San Francisco: drawing, oil painting, sculpting. ceramics I.bt relevant training and experience. tertiftcates of traiDIng. BeenleS, or profeulonal regis!ration: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco docent training program Currently completing the fourth and last semester of the two-year program Studio art classes and workshops with local artists: oil painting. acrylic painting. drawing, abstract and figure drawing. print-making, monotypes Currently a working artist with a small but growing group of supporters Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ., #' . • Are you a Palo Alto Residet:rt'1 • Do youbave any relatives ormembers of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City COl.1IlCil, or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission. Conflict of Interest.Form700. Doyoubaveaninvesbnentin.ordoyouserveasanofficerordirector of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying fot! If you answered yea, you may wish to conault with the City Attorney before filing thia application. Please contact the CityAtttrney's Office at 6j()"329-. 2171. D [l] D • Excluding your p:rinci.pal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two D miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT D [l] D Present or last employer 1185 Design Name of Company: Occupation: Proofreader/editor (ended 2001) (If retired.. indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant· (tl# A:e--~& Date: _9_,2_8_,2_0_1_2 ____ _ ·The applicant must have a digital signatUre or print the J~tion. sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ·' '" . I Please Return to: Office oftbe City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO PUBUC ART COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE Name: Oma Makleff Date: 9.28.2012 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets. if necessaty. to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Public Art Commission Yes D (Date: ___ ----.I. 2. How did you Learn about the vaca:ncy on the Public Art Commission? No [l} CommUJJity Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D website:DfYe5.Pleaseldentify: _____________ _ Email from City Clerk: D Libnay Bulletin Board: D Other. Please Specify: Conversation with current member FlyerlBookmark: D 3. Describe your involvement in community activities. vobmteer and civic organizations: The docent-training program at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is a volunteer-based activity. During the past two years, it involved numerous hours of studying, driving. and docent practices in the museum. It is a manifestation of my commitment to completing the program and to do art outreach work. Past volunteer activities in Palo Alto included writing and editing a newsletter for a local group and school parent-volunteer activities in PTA and school events. I 4. What is it about the Public Art Co.mmission that interests you? What qualities. experience and expertise would you bring to tlKl Public Art Commission? Public art is just that-for the public to enjoy and benefit. Choosing artworks, placing them, and preserving them are decisions of great responsibility. It is a great challenge to balance the responsibilities towards the community, the artists, and the artworks themselves. My interest in art, education and involvement with the practice and theory of art and art history, and collecting experience will benefit any such process of decision-making. Another favorite challenge is to be an advocate for artworks that are not immediately endearing and opening someone's eyes to the hidden beauty of an artwork. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 .<' • 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Cowcil? If it were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? As a board member, I see my role as advocating for art in the public sphere, artwork that will create interest and exchange of opinion and will reflect the varying interests of the community. Any changes in the role can be addressed when they arise, with the long-term goal of making Palo Alto an art-conscious community. 6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission? Working within the available budget is always a concern in complicated economic times. However, apart from this more obvious concern, the commission might want to address new media and new forms of art that might appeal to a younger generation tuned to instant and ever changing communication and messages. Site-specific, temporary exhibits may be a more budget-conscious way to bring more art to the public. Palo Alto is fortunate to have Stanford University as its neighbor, and perhaps some cooperation is possible between the city and the University's art collection and museums. 7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places? The public sculptures and murals are the most obvious and pleasing and whenever pOSSible, I would support these. Paintings can be exhibited in public buildings and schools, although they would reach a smaller audience. The current collection can benefit from increasing publicity and tours of the collection. The proximity to Silicon Valley is another benefit that can be utilized. Cooperation with local companies can be attempted either in funds, in loans of artworks, and in new exhibits of new media temporary artworks. 8. If apPOinted. what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve? Art enhances everyone's life. Even when people disagree about a specific artwork, we underestimate the benefits of the work just being there, creating interest, exchange. perhaps opening eyes to differences in style and unique approaches. The commission is already achieving that goal and should be encouraged to continue in that direction. Palo Alto is a varied and unique communily-are there other innovative ways to serve and advance the city with public art? The commission could consider an even wider role for art in the public sphere, temporary. auditory, participatory, and site-specific. In addition, the commission might consider how it is perceived by the public-are the commission's efforts acknowledged and appreciated, and are there any unanswered needs? Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 " ' ./ City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM california Government Code Section 6254.21 states, In part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The fun code Is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the ApplicatIOn and posted to the City's website. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR ·I.f I I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information Instead. c/o The Public Art Commission Office Address Phone Email 9.28.2012 Signature* Date *The applicant must have a digital Signature or print the application, sign In ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011