PAST FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS

The Bernal Library Art Project Task Force sponsored a community celebration and children’s festival to mark the (near) completion of Phase I -- art on the Cortland and Moultrie sides of the Bernal Library -- and to kickoff Phase II -- art on the playground side of the library. 

WHEN:                   

March 16, 2013

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

WHERE:                  

Bernal Recreation Center and Playground (behind the library)

WHAT:                    

Music!   Jumpy house!   Face painting!   Fire truck!    Food!

SPECIAL GUESTS

and more

Additional details will be shared closer to the event.

Questions? Reply to this email.

ART FOR BERNAL:
   A PARTYTo Benefit the Bernal Library Art Project, Phase II

RAFFLE PRIZES:

$200 Gift Certificate for Heartfelt
Kingman photo
2 Night Get-a-Way in Guerneville
Painting by Reuben Rude
Vintage Talking Heads Tee Shirt, autographed by David Byrne
Dinner for Two at Hillside Dinner Club

Tickets $5.00 each, $5 for $20Guess how many pages in the books in Heartfelt’s window!

Music and special drinks at:

Wild Side West
Thursday, Dec. 6
6:00 - close

At the December 2011 Cortland Christmas walk, we held a well-attended reception at the Lucky Horseshoe and raffled off many prizes donated by local merchants.

On August 6, 2011, Joan Jeanrenaud, an acclaimed cellist and a Bernal resident, performed works of her own composition at the Bernal Library. All tickets were sold for a magical evening -- which also raised significant contributions to the Bernal Library Art Project.



 In 2010 and 2011 several house parties helped to raise funds, as well as presenting local musicians and opportunities to neighbors to gather. If you'd like to host a house party/fundraiser, let us know!

Other major funds have been raised through grants and private donations -- our gratitude to all contributors!

June 2011 Update

DESIGN NEWS
READY FOR VIEWING!!

Final designs for the first phase (Cortland and Moultrie façades) of the Bernal Library Art Project have been submitted and are being digitized and reproduced for display. Look for them at the following locations:

1)    Bernal Heights Library
2)    Good Life Grocery’s outdoor display cases
3)    Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center

Comments are invited! Each location will have a comment box and, of course, comments may always be sent to bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com.
 
TIMELINE FOR COMMISSIONS

The Bernal Library Art Project will be on the Library Commission agenda June 16th at 4:30 p.m. and July 21st. We are projecting it will be on the SF Arts Commission agenda August 1. Since the commissions sometimes cancel scheduled meetings, you may want to check their websites prior to making the trip downtown:

http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000001901 (SF Library Commission)

http://www.sfartscommission.org/public_meetings/ (SF Arts Commission)

FUND RAISING

SAVE THE DATE!!!  Renowned cellist and Bernal resident Joan Jeanrenaud has generously agreed to break a performing sabbatical to do a benefit concert for the Bernal Library Art Project on July 30th . Additional details will be provided in early July. Learn more about Joan at http://www.jjcello.org/.
As always, donations are much sought and enthusiastically received. Checks should be made payable to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library (FSFPL) and in the memo line on the check write "Bernal Library Art Project." Send checks to: Larry Cruz, c/o Heartfelt, 436 Cortland Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110




Joyce McKinney
On behalf of the Bernal Library Artwork Project

WEB:    http://bernallibraryartproject.blogspot.com/
EMAIL:    bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com

May 2011 Update

BERNAL LIBRARY ART PROJECT

update / may 2011

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DESIGN NEWS

two-phase approach

 The library artwork will be completed in two phases. Current anticipated funding allows the front façade and the side of the library facing Moultrie Street to go forward this summer. Fund raising and design planning for the back wall will commence this summer with implementation scheduled for summer 2012.

design status and timeline

Precita Eyes and Reuben Rude submitted preliminary design ideas in April and met with the Task Force to answer questions and expand on their individual visions for this project. The outcome is that Precita Eyes will take the design lead on the front façade and Reuben Rude for the Moultrie side. Deadline for final designs is May 20^th.

presenting designs to the community

Final designs will be posted in the library and on the website. The design requires the approval of the Library Commission and the Art Commission and will be an agenda item at public meetings. As soon as our project has been put on the agendas of these commissions we will let you know the dates and times.

NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY

There is an ongoing discussion about presenting key elements of the history of Bernal, including honoring individuals who have provided exemplary leadership. Ideas include a plaque inside the library or a column similar to those along the Embarcadero. Have ideas? Send them in to bernallibraryartproject@gmail.com. What and who are most significant to you?

FUND RAISING

Our Community Challenge Grant was submitted and is pending, and fund raising continues for both phases of the project. Some good ideas have emerged, and the first to be actively planned is a concert by renowned cellist, former member of the Kronos Quartet and Bernal resident Joan Jeanrenaud. Stay tuned for details!! Another is a party on the east side of the Hill. If you’d like to volunteer to help plan events, get in touch!

As mentioned in the last update, donations are much sought and enthusiastically received. Checks should be made payable to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library (FSFPL) and in the memo line on the check write "Bernal Library Art Project."Send checks to Larry Cruz, 330 Prospect Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110.

Joyce McKinney on behalf of the Bernal Library Artwork Project

BERNAL LIBRARY ART PROJECT FAQ

What is the history of the original mural?

Completed in 1982 by Arch Williams, working with Carlos Alcala and Jo Tucker, the Bernal Library mural project originated with former Bernal librarian Ruth McGinnis, community activist Kate Esposito and a volunteer neighborhood group.

Why is the mural being replaced by new artwork?

The 1982 mural was not maintained and could only be completely repainted, not restored. Many Bernal residents wanted to retain the mural, but many others thought the library façade should be restored to its original state -- without a mural.

How was this dispute resolved?

Although discussions about the fate of the mural date back to 2002, no city agency or commission was willing to make a decision once the community polarization was fully appreciated. In 2009, people on both sides of the dispute asked Supervisor David Campos to provide leadership to resolve the issue. In response, he convened a group with widely divergent views and brought in a mediator to find consensus.

What was the result?

After three months, six meetings, and 17 hours of deliberation, all parties signed a “Statement of Consensus” and agreed to move forward with the project based upon the principles articulated in this statement. The Statement of Consensus was presented to the community at a meeting in July 2010. Signatories were: Susan Cervantes, Supervisor David Campos, Larry Cruz, Monique Jaquez, Darcy Lee, Dan Martinez, Terry Milne, Ellen Morrison, Brandon Powell, Beth Roy, Michael Smith, Johanna Silva Waki, Giulio Sorro, Amy Trachtenberg, Mauricio Vela.

Are the signatories the same people who comprise the Bernal Library Art Project Task Force?

The volunteer Task Force [TF] is a subset of the signatory group: Larry Cruz, Monique Jaquez, Darcy Lee, Dan Martinez, Terry Milne, Brandon Powell, Beth Roy, Giulio Sorro, and the late Mauricio Vela. Joyce McKinney is not a member of the Task Force, but volunteered to help with documentation and communication.

Has the larger Bernal community been involved?

Hundreds of people have been involved in the broad discussion over several years. After the TF was formed and the Consensus Statement agreed, this phase was presented to the community in July 2010. The smaller TF continued to meet, although momentum was slowed with the untimely death of Mauricio Vela, a key member. Momentum was regained and Beth Roy again joined the group to enhance facilitation and decision-making. Two community meetings were held in February and March 2011 to enable the community to interact with the artists and the TF so that the final design will be informed by the community.

Is the Task Force compensated for its time?

Members of the Task Force are unpaid volunteers.

How does the Task Force work?

Members have been meeting weekly or bi-weekly since September 2010 using the principles and agreements in the Statement of Consensus to guide its work. In December, Gia Grant was hired as a consultant to manage implementation logistics, liaise with relevant city agencies and individuals, and prepare and submit grants.

How will the new artwork be funded?

It is envisioned that a combination of public and private money will fund the design, execution and maintenance of the new artwork. The non-profit Friends of the SF Public Library serves as fiscal agent. The TF will submit a Community Challenge grant application in April 2011, engage in private fundraising initiatives, and seek other grant opportunities.

How much of the library will have art on it?

This was determined through the consensus process and reflected in the Statement of Consensus:  “The artwork will engage the site and building on the south, east, and north sides as determined by the selected artist team after meetings and other processes with the community processes have taken place.”

Who are the artists who have been contracted to develop a design and how were they selected?

A widely disseminated invitation to apply was issued in December 2010 with an application deadline of January 12, 2011. After qualifications and portfolio reviews, several artists and artist teams were scheduled for standardized interviews. Colette Crutcher, Precita Eyes Muralists, and Reuben Rude were offered the opportunity to design the artwork.

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