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Arts, Culture & Design Committee Criteria and Process Page 1 Port of San Diego
Arts, Culture & Design Committee
PROCESS FOR CITY/MAYOR-RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES
Port of San Diego’s Arts, Culture & Design Committee
The Port of San Diego’s Arts, Culture & Design Committee (ACDC) serves as an advisor to the Parks & Recreation department and to the Board of Port Commissioners (Board), upholding the Port of San Diego’s vision for public art, ensuring that the Port’s art-related policies and procedures are followed, and supporting the development and stewardship of the Port’s public art collection and other arts and cultural experiences on Port property. ACDC members support and advocate for high-quality artwork throughout the tidelands.
The Parks & Recreation department, with oversight by the Board of Port Commissioners, is responsible for administering the membership of the Arts, Culture & Design Committee. This document outlines the role that the mayors of the Port’s five-member cities have in recommending an ACDC member candidate, the criteria to be met by ACDC member candidates, and the application documents to be completed.
1. Role of the Recommending Mayor
The mayor of each of the Port’s member cities is responsible for recommending one candidate for ACDC membership that meets the criteria described below. The city is also responsible for submitting the candidate’s application to the Port’s Parks & Recreation department for the review process. The Port is heavily reliant on the recommendation of each mayor or mayor-designee and will consider the recommendation a confirmation that:
• the recommending mayor’s (or mayor designee’s) knowledge of the candidate is sufficient to provide reasonable grounds for supporting the recommendation/application; and • the recommending mayor (or mayor designee) has reviewed the candidate’s application form and supporting documentation and that the information is correct and complete to the best of his or her knowledge.
2. Criteria for ACDC Membership
Membership on a public benefit corporation’s advisory committee requires active participation. It is, therefore, crucial that prospective members understand their responsibilities and have a commitment to the organization and its goals. Prospective ACDC members shall be recruited using the criteria described below.
Specifically, potential members must have:
• substantive professional or volunteer experience in the visual arts (professional or volunteer experience for this purpose is defined as: individuals recognized by peers as curators; artists, art critics; art historians; art collections managers, professors of art, art collectors, art Attachment 2
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• an interest in contributing to the development of the Port’s arts and cultural activities; and • the ability to commit to volunteering time to serve on the ACDC as well as selection panels on an as-needed basis.
Members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms. Terms may be staggered for long-term continuity of the ACDC.
Elected officials, agents, officers, and employees of the Port and its member cities shall not be considered for an appointment to the ACDC; nor, conversely, should an ACDC member accept any of the aforementioned types of positions while serving on the ACDC. Artists serving on the ACDC are not eligible to compete for any public art commission offered by the Port.
3. Review Process
Recommendation and complete application materials should be submitted as soon as possible to be reviewed on a rolling basis, as-needed. This will allow the necessary time for the Port staff to prepare materials for the Board Chair, who will review the materials and appoint candidates to the ACDC.
Once the recommendation and accompanying application are received in the Parks & Recreation department, they will be reviewed by Port staff. During the review process, staff may contact the city or candidate to seek clarification of information where necessary. Once all required information has been received, staff will refer the recommendation and accompanying application to the Board Chair for review and appointment. Staff will follow up with the mayor and candidate to confirm the appointment via letter.
4. Application Documents
The following documents should be completed and submitted by the mayor or the mayor’s designee for their candidate to be considered for ACDC membership:
Notification of Recommended Candidate from City
Art Advisory Committee and Selection Panel Application (To be completed by candidate.
Additional requirements include submittal of a resume and contact information for 3 references.)
Please submit the materials above in one complete package; we strongly encourage you to submit your materials via email as a PDF file to expedite processing.
5. Parks & Recreation Department Contact
All information should be submitted to:
Larry Hofreiter, Director
Parks & Recreation / Port of San Diego
3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
PO Box 120488, San Diego, CA 92112
phone: 619.686.6257
email: [email protected]
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Port of San Diego'sArt Advisory Committee and Selection Panel Application 1 Application Date: – –
M M D D Y Y
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First Name Last Name Cell Phone
Employer Title
Mailing Address
City
Email address
Substantive professional or volunteer experience in the visual and/or performing arts.
In the space below, please summarize your professional or volunteer experience in the arts including the visual arts.
State Zip code
Art Advisory Committee and Selection Panel Application
The Port of San Diego's Parks & Recreation Department accepts recommendations of individuals to serve in an advisory capacity on the Arts, Culture & Design Committee (ACDC) and/or Art Selection Panels.
The Arts, Culture & Design Committee and Art Selection Panel members serve as advisory body to the Board of Port Commissioners and Parks & Recreation Department on matters related to arts and culture within the District's jurisdiction. The ACDC and Art Selection Panel members assist in upholding the District's vision of tidelands as a world-class arts and cultural destination and supports the development of arts and cultural programs within the District's jurisdiction.
Please note: Elected officials, agents, officers, and employees of the District and its member cities are not eligible for an appointment to the ACDC or Art Selection Panels. Additionally, ACDC members cannot accept any of the aforementioned positions while serving on the ACDC. Artists serving on the ACDC or Art Selection Panels are not eligible to compete for any art projects offered by the Port.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
PROFESSIONAL AND/OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
□ Arts, Culture & Design Committee: Members are eligible to serve up to two, three-year terms. Meets monthly, as-needed. □ Art Selection Panel(s): Members meet on an as-needed basis. Typical service is two days.
Please identity the opportunity you are applying for.
APPLICATION TYPE
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Port of San Diego'sArt Advisory Committee and Selection Panel Application 2 □ Three References (contact information only)
Interest in contributing to the development of arts & cultural activities on District tidelands in San Diego, Coronado, National City, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach.
In the space below, please tell us why you are interested in serving on the ACDC and/or Art Selection Panels and what you could contribute.
□ Resume
ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SELECTION PANEL APPLICATION
INTEREST
Please include the following materials as part of your membership application package.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
AVAILABILITY
Ability to commit to volunteering time to serve on the ACDC, as well as selection panels, on an as-needed basis. • Arts, Culture & Design Committee: Members are eligible to serve up to two, three-year terms. Meets monthly, as-needed. • Art Selection Panel: Members meet on an as-needed basis, with service typically being a couple of days.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All application materials (including resume and three references) should be submitted (in electronic .PDF format) to:
[email protected]. Once the application is received at the Parks & Recreation Department, it will be reviewed by staff to ensure all necessary information is included. ACDC and Selection Panel vacancies are filled on an as-needed basis.
The Parks & Recreation Department may retain the applications of individuals who are not appointed to the ACDC or Art Selection Panels for consideration at a later date. If you have questions, please contact Larry Hofreiter, Director, at 619-686-6257, or via email at [email protected].
ABOUT PARKS & RECREATION: The Port of San Diego's Parks & Recreation Department is focused on creating a vibrant waterfront destination with innovative artworks, cultural programming, special events, and activation opportunities that enhance the visual character and cultural richness of Port tidelands. With a permanent outdoor collection of over 70 artworks, combined with more than 40 tenant-commissioned artworks, and a dynamic curatorial plan focused on contemporary exhibitions, there is something for everyone around San Diego Bay.
MISSION STATEMENT: We help to create a vibrant waterfront experience with innovative and engaging public art, cutting edge cultural programming, diverse and exciting special events, and widely accessible recreational opportunities that enhance the cultural richness of the District’s tidelands.
VISION: To establish the District’s tidelands as a waterfront destination where people have extraordinary experiences daily.
In the space below, please indicate your availability.
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