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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-17 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD 4:00 P.M. MARCH 17, 1994 Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim VanValkenburg, Gene Andersen, Dodie Paul, Liz Eisenbrey, Suzie Kelm, Art Dickey, Sandra Clark. MEMBERS ABSENT: Heather Randall King, Dee Dege STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges and Solvei Swenson Meeting was called to order by Jim VanValkenburg 4:00 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES Suzie Kelm MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 17, 1994 MEETING. Dodie Paul SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. II. WELCOME Dick Wyatt was introduced and welcomed as a new board member. III. CELEBRATE THE ARTS - Recap A. Survey: Gene Andersen explained the follow-up survey that is being sent to those who attended and those who usually attend but weren't there. Ms. Andersen asked for suggestions or changes to the survey. Ms. Hedges stated that the ticket sales were down from last year. A possible explanation for the lower number is that people may have too many benefits this time of year. B. Budget: The profit from the benefit was expected to be around $3,385. The actual profit is $ST.444: 7-0b C. Donors: Contributions from donors were 5. Thank you notes have been sent. D. Auction: The auction was projected to bring in $1000. The actual amount was $1465. Jim Hale did an excellent job as emcee. E. Comments: Ms. Clark stated that the Celebrate the Arts event has worn itself out. Suggest dropping it next year and expand the Fireside Suppers. IV. SPRING AUCTION Mr. Spokes asked what are the dates of the Spring Auction. Ms. Hedges stated, May 4 - 15. Mr. Spokes suggested that auction numbers be sold right now. Ms. Hedges stated that is a good idea. Ms. Hedges stated that the silent bidder does not need to be present at the live auction May 15 and may receive item if no one bids higher than the last written bid. There still is a need for committee people, publicity and marketing, runners, thank you and poster makers. V. CAMERA CLUB Art Dickey stated that the dark room will be built using part of the storage room. Construction will start in April. The Camera Club had meeting at Arneson one week ago. A speaker about portrait photos was at the meeting. The club will start taking dues of $10 next week. Dodie Paul has contributed some supplies for the camera club. The club should have a complete set of equipment in two months. VI. CLASSES Amy R. Stein is holding workshops for children and adults, May 6 & 7. VII. GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP The Minnesota Artists Association is showing at the Edina Art Center, until April 27th. J Thomas Nelson and Greg Wold collaborate art and music; "Reverberation" will be April 14th at Edinborough Park. The Clark Gift shop has Art Center t-shirts for sale. VIII.OTHER April 6 is the Board and Commission dinner, to be held at Braemar Golf Course. April 22 is the Art Center's volunteer luncheon at Sandy Clark's home. Dodie Paul MOVED TO CHANGE THE BOARD MEETING TO 7:30 A.M AND THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. Sandy Clark SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned, 4:45 p.m. Next meeting will be April 28th, 7:30 a.m. at the Edina Art Center.