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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-28 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD 7:30 A.M. APRIL 28, 1994 Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter R. Spokes, Sandy Clark, Dee Dege, Art Dickey, Liz Eisenbrey, Dodie Paul, Heather Randall King, Dick Wyatt MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim VanValkenburg, Susan Kelm, Gene Andersen STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, John Keprios, and Solvei Swenson Meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. by Peter R. Spokes. I. APPROVAL OF APRIL MINUTES Correction to the January Minutes: Add Peter R. Spokes and Dick Wyatt to the Members Present. Dick Wyatt MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL OF 28th, 1994 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. Dodie Paul SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. II. FUNDRAISING, "Celebrate the Arts, Country Style!" -RECAP Ms. Hedges stated that 60 surveys had been distributed: 40 mailed and 20 handed out. Twenty of those have been returned. The results indicate 2:1 for casual wear. Mr. Spokes asked if the benefit should be held again next year. Sandy Clark stated that she felt the benefit has worn itself out. Mr. Spokes asked Ms. Dege to research benefits that are held that time of year and other options. III. VOLUNTEER AWARDS At the Edina Volunteer Awards reception, Art Dickey was recognized by the Edina Art Center and the Mayor. Mr. Dickey received a lifetime membership to the Crosstown Camera Club from the Art Center Board and the Mayor recognized Mr. Dickey for his work by giving him a plaque. Ms. Eisenbrey commented that the "Edina Sun Current" ran pictures of the event. Mr. Spokes stated that the turn-out was good from the Edina Art Center Board and that Ken Rosland does a good job with the program. IV. CROSSTOWN CAMERA CLUB Art Dickey reported that everything is going well. The drawings for the dark room are 99% finished and there are 25 paid members. V. AUCTION Ms. Hedges reported that over $6,000 in items have been donated so far. The goal is to have $10,000 in items for the auction. Postcards were mailed to 750 members and 2,000 cards have been printed. The auction will be May 4 - May 15. Ms. King needs help with the food and drink preparation. They are planning on 50-60 people. Dodie Paul volunteered to help with wine. Liz Eisenbrey offered to make a non-alcoholic punch. Ms. Hedges is writing an article for the "Edina Sun Current" about the auction. The auctioneer will be Dara Williams for a fee of $200. Diana stated that, Ms. Williams suggested handing out complimentary passes to get more people in the door. Ms. Hedges would like the Board's approval to do this. The Board approved distributing complimentary passes. Bid cards and numbers will be made by Dodie Paul. Lyle Hoofnagle has volunteered to be the clerk for the auction. He will keep track of the bidder's number and the amount bid. Mr. Spokes assigned Gene Andersen, Suzie Kelm and Jim Van Valkenburg to be runners and checkers. Ms. Hedges stated she needs clean-up help. Ms. Dege volunteered to write thank-you letters. VI. ART CENTER VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON Forty-one people attended the luncheon at Sandy Clark's home. Everyone really enjoyed it. Ms. Clark stated that it is important for the lunch to be in a home as opposed to in the Art Center. The volunteers appreciate that kind of recognition. One of the volunteers, Bill Smeltz, commented that the Art Center has high quality teachers and it really helped him with his art work. Mr. Spokes would like to see comments like that in the Art Class brochure. Ms. King stated if space is limited, the Crosstown Camera Club should be the next thing highlighted and omit the special comments. Ms. Hedges stated she would look into space available in the brochure. Mr. Spokes stated that comments like that could be used as a fund raiser handout. VII. OTHER Bill Dietrichson is having an opening at the Wilensky Gallery, Sunday, May 8, 1994. All are invited to attend. The Art Center has offered support through publicity in the brochure and providing volunteers at the gallery. Sandy Clark asked if the Board meeting time could be changed to 8:00 a.m. Ms. Hedges stated that there would be a conflict with the classes that begin 8:45 a.m. Dodie Paul received a second place award for a pastel at the Minnesota Artists Show in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Meeting adjourned 8:13 a.m.