Crry COUNCIL BRIANI KENNEDY, DISTRICTI DR. JOSH ACEVEDO, DISTRICT2 CASSANDRA HERNANDEZ, DISTRICT3 JoE! MOLINAR, DISTRICT4 ISABELSALCIDO, DISTRICT5 ARTE FIERRO, DISTRICT6 HENRY RIVERA, DISTRICT7 CHRISCANALES, DISTRICT8  OSCARI LESSER MAYOR DIONNEI MACK CITyMANAGER BENE FYFFE MANAGING! DIRECTOR  EXAS  MUSEUMS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM Via Microsoft Teams MINUTES  The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board (MCAAB)  Call to Order. Meeting called to order at 4:02 pm.  CITY CLERK DEPT 2024DEC5AM11:30  Roll Call.  Board Member Edens Gary Giangiulio, Anne Glenn, Lucio Gonzalez, Marlene Hernandez- Cigarruista, Patrick Loweree, Carlos III Olivares, Christopher Prieto Montoya, Pamela (Vice-Chair) Salas, Jose Luis Tena, Vanessa Valdez, Laura (Chair) Zampini, Maria  Present B B B D B B B D X X b   Absent a D D I 0 D D   Consecutive Absences: None  Others Present: Claudia Cardoza, Jesus Quintanilla, Sebastian Ribas-Normand, Edward Hayes, Michael Reyes, Erica Marin, Rocio Rivas, Lucero Duran, Stephanie Gardea, Carolyn Yanez, Michael Reyes, and  Ariana Varela Public Comment. None. Motion Passes. NAYS: None ABSENT: None  1. Approval of Minutes. A Motion made by Patrick Hemandez-Cganmusta, seconded byl Maria Zampini; and unanimously carried to APPROVE the September 19, 2024 minutes as written. None opposed. The AYES: G. Edens, L. Glenn, A. Giangiulio, P. Hernandez- Cigarruista, P. Prieto, J. Salas, and L. Valdez  M. Gonzalez, C. Loweree, V. Tena, M. Zampini, and C. Olivares  2. Discussion and Action on El Paso Museum of Archaeology Accessions. Sebastian Ribas- Normand, Director, addressed the Board to present the proposed Accessions. Mr. Ribas-Norman presented a detailed presentation of 15 ceramic pieces donated by Susan K. Talley, from' Washington DC, in memory of her father, Robert H Kaim. The pieces were legally purchased by Mr. Kaim in the 1980s from Amerind Art, Inc., Santa Monica, California. The pieces were presented and divided into three sets; Pueblo and Hopi-Tewa ceramics, Prehistoric ceramics, and two West Mexican pieces. Board Members posed questions, which were addressed by Sebastian Ribas-Normand. AI Motion made by Christopher Olivares, seconded by Pamela Montoya Prieto; and unanimously carried to APPROVE thel EI Paso Museum of Archaeology Accessions. None opposed. The Motion Passes. 4001 W. SAN ANTONIO AVE., SUITE AC OELI PASO,1 TX7 79901 0915-212-01100FAX915-212-0111 OWWWELPASOTEXAS.COY    AYES: G. Edens, L. Glenn, A. Giangiulio, P. Hernandez- Cigarruista, P. Prieto, J.: Salas, and L. Valdez  M. Gonzalez, C. Loweree, V.Tena, M. Zampini, and C. Olivares  NAYS: None ABSENT: None  3. Discussion and Action on El Paso Museum of History Accessions. Stephanie Gardea, Museum Registrar, addressed the Board to present two proposed items for accession into the Museum's permanent collection. Thet firsti item, donated by! MichaelT. Ricker, is a print from the EPMH Mexicanidad exhibition, in excellent condition. The second donation, from Ginger Warden, includes two S.D. Myers Saddle Company family heirlooms: a saddle and a pistol case, both in excellent condition, which fit well within the Museum's early EI Paso collection. A Board Member posed a question, which Stephanie AMotionmade by Maria Zampini, seconded by Patrick Hernandez-Clgamusa: and unanimously carried to APPROVE the EI Paso Museum of History Accessions. None opposed. The Motion Passes. AYES: G. Edens, L. Glenn, A. Giangiulio, P. Hernandez- Cigarruista, P. Prieto, J. Salas, and L. Valdez  Gardea addressed.  M. Gonzalez, C. Loweree, V. Tena, M. Zampini, and C. Olivares  NAYS: None ABSENT: None  Discussionand. Action on EIF Paso Museum of Art Acquisitions. Edward Hayes, Director, addressed the Board to introduce the agenda item and to welcome a new staff member, Ariana Garcia Varela, Assistant Curator. Michael Reyes, Senior Curator, addressed the Board and presented four proposed acquisitions for the Museum's permanent collection. The first is a gift from Villis Inde, executor for the estate of Lineaus Lorette, featuring a piece by artist Cecilia Visser titled Next Tide. The second is a gift from Brooke Olson of an oil on canvas by artist Hari Kidd titled Woman Capturing Snake. The third gift isf from artist Mark Messersmith, an artwork titled August Nighta at the Boat Ramp. The fourth acquisition isap purchase of Selena #4, a chromogenic print by. John Dyer. Board Members posed questions, which A Motion made by Vanessa Tena, seconded by Pamela Montoya Prieto; and unanimously carried to APPROVE the El Paso Museum of! History Accessions. None opposed. The Motion Passes. AYES: G. Edens, L. Glenn, A. Giangiulio, P. Hernandez- Cigarruista, P. Prieto, J.: Salas, and L. Valdez  were addressed by! Michael Reyes.  M. Gonzalez, C. Loweree, V.Tena, M. Zampini, and C. Olivares  NAYS: None ABSENT: None  Discussion on FY24 Cultural Funding Program. Carolyn Yanez, Cultural Development Coordinator, addressed the Board to provide an update on the final report for the fiscal year 2024 cultural funding program. She highlighted three program categories: the Operating Support Program, the Arts Activate Program, and the Artist Incubator Program. For fiscal year 2024, a total of $200,500 was awarded, funding eight artists and sixteen organizations, with a final attendance count of 84,408, marking a significant increase over the previous year. Carolyn Yanez highlighted several key grantees and successful projects, including senior musicians' concerts and art education initiatives, showcasing the program's positive impact on the community. Board Members posed questions, which were addressed Discussion on Museums & Cultural Affairs Department Festivals and Events. Lucero Duran, Production and Marketing Coordinator, addressed the Board to provide an overview of recent and upcoming signature events. She highlighted Chalk the Block, heldr recently on October 11-13, with over 50,000 attendees and a new cohesive layout incorporating both thel MACC and La Nube sites. The event featured local and national artists, including al brand-new popular People's Choice Award where people were able to vote online. Lucero Duran then discussed the upcoming Dia de Los Muertos event on November 2, with a new parade route beginning at City Hall, and provided details about the upcoming WinterFest Market, running November 23 to January 5, with over 50 vendors each week. Finally, Ms. Duran introduced the Lunar New Year celebration, scheduled for February 1, 2025, at the El Paso Museum of History, noting its potential as a growing signature event. Board Members posed questions, 7. Museum Reports. Edward Hayes, Director of the Museum of Art, addressed the Board and provided updates onr recent programming: andt upcoming exhibitions. Hes shared the success of thel Museum's Film Festival and previewed thet fall programming, notingt that some dates remain tentative due to an ongoing HVAC upgrade. Mr. Hayes anticipates a reopening of the second gallery in early 2025, pending the 400 W. SAN ANTONIO AVE., SUITE ADELF PASO, TX7 79010915-212-0110: FAX915-212-0111 www. ELPASOTEXAS.GOV  by Carolyn Yariez.  which were addressed by Lucero Duran.    project'so completion. Sebastian! Ribas-Normand, Director of Archaeology, addressed the Board to report on current attendance. He then highlighted the success of the recent Dig into the Paste event for Texas Archaeology Month, which drew close to 100 attendees. Mr. Ribas-Normand. also provided details about the Museum's involvement in upcoming Dia de Los Muertos events, including details about the group participation int the parade. Additionally, he noted the plans for Native American Heritage Month, with a revised speaker lineup, and announced a new exhibit, Sun Sparkle-Pueblo. Micaceous Pottery, opening in December. Erica Marin, Director of the Museum of History, addressed the Board, sharing the Museum's doubled attendance year-to-date, whichi is largely due to the reopening of Cleveland Square. She highlighted several Dia de Los Muertos upcoming events. Lastly, Ms. Marin announced a collaboration with the Mexican American Cultural Center to activate Cleveland Square Park during the Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024.  main Dia de Los Muertos celebration.  Approved for content by: Claudia Cardoza, Assistant Director Museums & Cultural Affairs Department Respectfully submitted by: Rocio Rivas, Research and Management. Assistant Museums & Cultural Affairs Department Attachments: None  CITY CLERK DEPT 2024DEC5AM1130  4001 W. SAN ANTONIO AVE., SUITE AD DELI PASO, TX79901  FAX915-212-0111 OWWWELPASOTEMAS.CON