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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-21 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD 7:30 a.m. March 21, 1991 Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: James Van Valkenburg, Sandra Clark, Don Peddie, Susan Kelm, Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Dee Dege, Peter R. Spokes, Art Dickey, Charlotte Scanlan, Merry Krueger MEMBERS ABSENT: Dodie Paul STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, Mollie Paulson, Janet Canton I. WELCOME TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Van Valkenburg introduced and welcomed Merry Krueger and Charlotte Scanlan, the two new members on the Art Center Board. II. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 1991 MINUTES Don Peddie MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 21, 1991 MINUTES. Sandra Clark SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Classes - Ms. Hedges indicated that the new class schedules are out. B. Anthony R. Whelihan Exhibit - Ms. Paulson thanked everyone who attended the exhibit. It was estimated there were over 600 people there and everything turned out wonderful. No big paintings have sold but over $900 worth of posters and Clark Gift Gallery items were sold and a lot of people have come to the Art Center since then. The exhibit will be going on until the end of the month. The Art Center's name is on five billboards throughout the metropolitan area promoting Mr. Whelihan's exhibit. This is good exposure for the Art Center. C. 50th and France Art Fair - Ms. Hedges stated she is in the process of looking for judges. If anyone is interested please let her know. The date is Friday, June 7th at 9:00 a.m. A total of eight judges are needed and there are different categories. D. Volunteer Recognition - Ms. Hedges asked if anyone had any ideas for a gift for both Betty Paugh and Judy Smith. Ms. Clark suggested a 1" 4 x 5 acrylic type card, that could be used as a paperweight, with the inscription "We Appreciate All That You Have Done". Mr. Spokes also suggested putting the Art Center logo on this. Ms. Hedges suggested that a date be set for the In-House Volunteer Luncheon. It was decided that the luncheon will be held on April 26, Noon at the Art Center. Ms. Hedges also noted that the week of April 21 - 27 is National Volunteer Week and she felt this would be appropriate. The City's Volunteer Recognition night is on April 23, 1991. Please give your reservations to Diana. E. Comedy Night - Ms. Hedges informed the Board that more donations for the auction have come in and people are still approaching her. Ms. Hedges passed around the rough draft of the auction catalog and if anyone has any changes let her know. Ms. Clark brought in one of the table decorations and indicated everything is running fairly well. The feather pens are on back order but should be in soon. Ms. Clark also had an idea that the table decorations could be sold. Possibly stationary could be put in the box and sold along with the pen. The catalog could list that the table decorations are for sale. The decorations will cost just a little over budget. Ms. Clark noted if the decorations are organized correctly everything should run smoothly. Ms. Hedges reported that 32 tickets have been sold and there are only four days left to RSVP. Ms. Hedges indicated that she needs the Boards help to sell more tickets. It has been figured that 98 tickets need to be sold in order to break even and not make money on the event. Ms. Hedges also indicated that a board member has donated some tickets and wishes to be left anonymous. This way someone who is working at the event can attend. Ms. Hedges also pointed out that Daylight Savings Time will be starting that weekend. This means that the comedians will have some light since Braemar has so many windows. Ms. Hedges thought that possibly some of the Art Center's big black paper could be used to cover up the windows. Ms. Hedges extended a thank you to Ms. Kelm for all of her publicity work for Comedy Night. The Sun Current and Trib both recently ran articles on the Art Center. Lack of ticket sales cannot be blamed on publicity because there was plenty of it. Ms. Hedges noted that background music still needs to be decided upon. She indicated that possibly they could hire the person from the Whelihan Opening for $75. Ms. Clark felt that they do not need to spend money for this. Tapes could be used for background music much like what "Celebrate the Arts" did. It was felt that the comedy would be enough entertainment. There are a lot of little things left to do and if you have any free time call Ms. Hedges and she will have a job for you to do. Donations from people who are not coming is $615.00, budgeted income is $500.00. Ms. Hedges stated that there could not be two different prices for raffle tickets. It was decided to sell them at three for $5.00. Some people who have purchased raffle tickets have written scholarship on them. This way a low income student or someone with disabilities could win. IV. RESOLUTION AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Van Valkenburg handed out a Resolution and Recommendation regarding the $50,000.00. (See Attached). Don Peddie MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION AND RECOMMENDATION AND SEND IT ON TO THE CITY COUNCIL. Art Dickey SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. V. SPELLING Dee Dege will represent the Art Center in the Spelling Bee. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m.