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STOCKTON ART NIGHTS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Stockton Arts Commission approve a motion to the recommended artist and live performers to participate in the June 5, 2024, Stockton Art Night.
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On August 7, 2023, the Arts Commission appointed Justin Grant, Aisha Abercrombie, Orlando Molina and Irie Woods to the Quarterly Art exhibit ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee is researching and discussing the direction for the quarterly art exhibits that will be hosted at the Civic Auditorium. They will bring their findings to the full commission as appropriate.
On September 6, 2023, the Quarterly Art Exhibit ad hoc committee met to discuss the upcoming quarterly art exhibits. At this meeting, this created a name for these exhibits “Stockton Art Nights” and developed guidelines and applications for artist and live performers which was presented to the full commission on October 2, 2023.
On December 19, 2023, the Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) announced the opportunity for artists and live performers to apply to participate in the 2024 Stockton Art Nights.
On February 5, 2024, fifteen (15) artists and two (2) recommended performers were selected to participate in the art night on March 12, 2024.
On June 5, 2024, sixteen (16) artists and two (2) live performers participated in the June art night.
Staff is recommending the following eighteen (18) artists and two (2) live performers to participate in the June 5, 2024, art night.
Dita Lewis-Panter, Artist
Geneva Mello, Artist
Katherine M Dukes, Artist
Asia Lamela, Artist
Zoe Dabney, Artist
Sarandn Khaew, Artist
Joy Neas, Artist
Damon Gress, Artist
Milagro Mendoza, Artist
Daleicia Hart, Artist
JoAnn Sagaral, Artist
Norbert Huston, Artist
Robert R. Louis, Artist
David Davis, Artist
Joy Neas, Live Performer
Kristy Lauron, Live Performer
Ernest Mancuso, Artist
Debra West, Artist
Vanessa Philpott, Artist
Upon approval of the recommendation, staff will contact the selections of the Commission and begin coordination the September 11, 2024, Stockton Art Night.
A list of available artist(s) and performer(s) can be found in Attachment A. Artist and Performance samples can be found in Attachment B.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
No Financial Impact.
Attachment A - Artist and Performer Summary
Attachment B - Artist Display and Performance Samples
Attachment C - Stockton Art Night Guidelines
Attachment D - 2024 Artist Display Application & Live Performance Application