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.