HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-19 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
7:30 A.M.
November 19, 1992
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dodie Paul, Don Peddie, Heather King, Liz Eisenbrey, Art Dickey, Peter R. Spokes, Sandra Clark,
Susan Kelm and Dee Dege.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim VanValkenburg, Merry Krueger
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges and Solvei Swenson
Meeting called to order at 7:30 a.m. by acting chair, Peter R. Spokes.
I. MINUTES
Dodie Paul MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 15, 1992 MEETING. Susan Kelm SECONDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Fireside Suppers
The suppers were excellent. The hosts thought it was great. It boosted spirits and brought new people to
the center.' The expense to the Art Center was $143 and the proceeds that came in totalled $3010.
The date for next years supper will be Sunday, November 7, 1993.
B. Holiday Show
The Holiday show is going great. Sales are ahead of last year.
C. Classes
Enrollment is down 120 students. Peter R. Spokes asked if enrollment was down elsewhere. Ms. Hedges
stated that Minnetonka states they are not down.
D. Celebrate the Arts
Working on mailing list.
E. Gallery Report
The Marquette Bank space is no longer available to display art work. It may not affect the art center, since
sales have not been much.
Dodie Paul suggested checking on Americana Bank's lobby. Ms. Hedges' stated that they are not seeking
more gallery space at this time.
Brad's hours have been increased by 5 hours/week since Molly's resignation. Priscilla Hill volunteered to
help hang art work.
F. Holiday Party
Will be Friday, December 11 at 6:30p.m. at the Art Center.
G. Other
1. No board meeting in December.
2. Members participation at board meetings will be attempted at the January meeting with members
reports.
3. Merry Krueger resigned from the board. New members were suggested: Gene Anderson, Polly
Wadsworth and Bill Greer.
4. The Art Center's refrigerator quit working. Seeking a donated used one.
5. Winter art class schedules will be out January 4th, 1992.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 a.m.