HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-17 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
7:30 a.m.
January 17, 1991
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Van Valkenburg, Sandra Clark, Peter R. Spokes, Art
Dickey, Don Peddie, Susan Kelm, Dodie Paul
MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Dee Dege, Betty Paugh, Judy Smith
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, Bob Kojetin, Mollie Paulson, Janet Canton
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Van Valkenburg called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
II. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 18. 1990 MINUTES
Peter R. Spokes MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 18, 1990 MINUTES. Sandra
Clark SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Classes - Ms. Hedges indicated that there are some exciting new
workshops coming up. Charlie Murphy will be having a computer graphics
workshop. Grethe Wellejus, a batik artist from Denmark and Karlyn Holman,
a watercolorist will be having workshops.
Ms. Hedges stated that the Batik Class has not yet filled up. If anyone
knows of someone that may be interested in this let Ms. Hedges know.
Ms. Hedges explained to the Board that the Art Center is collaborating with
ClubKid and Childsplay Theatre in outreach classes.
B. Finances - Mr. Spokes had a question on where donations go. It was
explained that if someone gives $100 for a $25 membership, $75 goes into
donations. If the person specifically indicated where they wanted the
extra money to go then the money would be placed in that particular fund.
For example, if a person indicates they want the $75 to go towards a
scholarship, the money will then go into the scholarship fund.
This year the $51,000 in the building fund earned $2,000 interest, this
includes money from "Celebrate the Arts" last year.
Mr. Spokes stated that he would like to know how the Art Center is doing in
fundraising totality. Is the Art Center doing better or worse compared to
past years? Ms. Hedges indicated that the Art Center is. doing better than
last year. She will give the board a list of all the donations that come
in at the next board meeting.
Mr. Kojetin indicated that in the profit and loss statement in the past,
donations have been under the revenue area. All donations and fundraisers
were under the donation category in the proposal of remodeling the Art
Center. The donation line item will still continue each year at
approximately $20,000. All donation funds at the present time, including
"Celebrate the Arts", and other similar functions are put into a separate
area so when $50,000 is accumulated the capital funding area would be paid
back at $10,000 per year. We have committed a five year period to
accumulate the $50,000.00. At present, under the revenue area of
donations, we show a very small revenue income in 1990 under donations.
When the final audit is done on the P & L Statement for 1990 these numbers
will be adjusted.
C. Fundraising
1. Tile Board - The tile board now has 54 tiles. The goal for 1991
is to sell 80 tiles. This will be a very challenging goal.
2. Grants - Ms. Paulson informed the Board that in the last week she
has heard about the possibility of getting grant money through McKnight.
They have money that is targeted for art areas. Mr. Peddie did contact
McKnight and found out that the criteria for this grant has not yet been
established. Sometime in March an application should be ready. McKnight
will not have the money available until the third quarter of the year.
Ms. Paulson held a meeting with people who need money from the Art Center
for their programs. At the meeting criteria and grant proposal writing was
discussed. Ms. Dege and Ms. Paulson explain in a memo what occurred at the
meeting. There are special needs for getting grants developed and for
using grant money. Ms. Paulson indicated that they are in the beginning
stages of writing the grant proposal and will be meeting again in another
week. Ms, Dege is willing to write the actual grant. Ms. Paulson also
reported that she will be going to Honeywell and a couple of other
organizations for grant money. Mr. Peddle also talked briefly with the
Bush Foundation and they kept reiterating that there is a lot of art around
the state. It is a big precedent to make grants to individual
organizations.
Ms. Paulson commented that she is currently gathering data for a children's
pottery program. It may take all year to get something like this going.
Some good ideas need to be put together.
3. Comedy Night - Ms. Hedges indicated that April 7th is Comedy
Night. She has reviewed comedians Paul Kelliher and Tom Frykman's tapes,
These two gentlemen will be appropriate and tasteful. There will also by
caricatures by Bob Connolly. Ms. Kelm will be marketing the event. Tom
Nelson will be designing the invitation. Tickets will be $35.00, $50,00
and $75.00. Everything but $15.00 is tax deductible. The invitations will
be sent to the "Celebrate the Arts" list. The event will start at 5:30
p.m.
The people who volunteered are:
Peter R. Spokes - Food coordinator. The food will be hors d'oeuvres.
There is a budget of $6,00 per person.
Sandra Clark - Silent Auction, There will be approximately 10-20 items
that will bring in a goal of $2,600.
Bob Kojetin and Don Peddie - Alcohol and Drinks. The liquor will be set up
towards the silent auction area.
Susan Kelm and Bob Kojetin - Stage Set Up, Sound and Lights.
Pat Greer, Betty Paugh and Dodie Paul - Table Decoration. Ms. Paul will
help out because she will be out of town until two days before the event.
Diana Hedges and Mollie Paulson - Ticket and Table Coordinator. This event
will hold 180 people.
Art Dickey and Jim Van Valkenburg - Clean lip Crew.
D. Other -
There will be raffle tickets sold to win $500 worth of classes at the Edina
Art Center. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Each board member
needs to try and sell 12 tickets.
The goal for 1991 is to acquire 91 more memberships.
Mr. Kojetin brought up the topic of Edina Art Center classes in comparison
to other cities. Minnetonka has 3,000 students per year with a facility
that is ten times bigger than Edina. Edina has 4,000 students per year.
Bloomington has 1500/1600 students per year.
1991 ANTHONY R. WHELIHAN EXHIBIT - This exhibit will be held on March 7th
from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mr. Whelihan has been written up as emerging
artist of the 1990's. Naegeles will be putting up advertisement billboards
in five Twin Cities locations for this exhibit. Mr. Whelihan is paying for
the billboards. This will give some publicity to the Edina Art Center.
Mr. Whelihan has just sold 6 of his paintings in Europe. He currently does
have posters for sale at the Edina Art Center for $50. He will be bringing
in at least 30 + paintings for the exhibit.
Mr. Van Valkenburg indicated that the 13TH ANNUAL ALL-VOLUNTEER AWARDS
RECEPTION will he held April 23rd, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Edinborough
Park.
Ms. Hedges indicated that the Art Center will try to get some information
in the next About Town Newsletter.
IV. BOARD ATTENDANCE - JIM VAN VALKENBURG
Mr. Van Valkenburg mailed the City Ordinance on attendance to all of the
board members. He indicated that any excuses for not being at board
meetings should be given to him. The City Council will go on a case by
case basis.
V. GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY
Ms. Paulson indicated that there was $4,000 less in the Gift Shop and
Gallery sales at the beginning of November and there were, however, high
sales between November and December. It is anticipated at the end of OW
year there will only be approximately a $1,600 difference from the 1989
budget. This was not too bad considering all of the construction that WAR
going on in 1990.
VI. EDINBOROUGH
Pat Greer gave a report on what is happening out at Edinborough. She did
indicate that in June there will be some outdoor artists at Centennial
Lakes. There will be more information at next months meeting.
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VII. PARKING LOT
Mr. Kojetin stated that there was a petition circulating in regards to
having the four parking stalls that were located in front of the buildimL,
reinstated. Mr. Kojetin explained that if we would continue to have those
parking stalls there we would have to eliminate the parking stalls on the
north side of the parking lot where they are now. It was discussed that we
would leave the spots open on the front of the building for aesthetics as
well as easy maneuvering of automobiles going in and out of the parking
lot. In the petition there were 52 students that wanted four spots by the
front door. Discussion followed in relationship to a dropoff instead of
parking, which was what the original consideration was. Art Dickey MOVED
TO RECOMMEND A DROP OFF ZONE/LOADING ZONE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING. Don
Peddie SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION APPROVED.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.