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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-16 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD 7:30 a.m. May 16, 1991 Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: James Van Valkenburg, Sandra Clark, Don Peddie, Suzie Kelm, Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Dee Dege, Peter R. Spokes, Art Dickey, Charlotte Scanlan, Merry Krueger, Dodie Paul STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, Bob Kojetin, Mollie Paulson, Janet Canton, Pat Greer I. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 1991 MINUTES Peter R. Spokes MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 21, 1991 MINUTES. Liz Eisenbrey SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. II. BOARD REPORT A. Finance Mr. Spokes asked why registration is down? It was stated that the numbers are not always accurate, it depends upon when the registration list is deposited into the bank. It was also asked what the difference is between gallery work sold and the gift shop work sold. It was noted that the gallery gets a 40% commission on sales and the gift shop gets a 30% commission on sales. B. Board Positions Mr. Van Valkenburg asked everyone to look over the board positions and indicate what position they would like to be in charge of this year. Ms. Hedges informed the Board that Marion Ward is leaving in September and asked if anyone would like to work with her until September and then take over her position. This is a very valuable and big job. C. Comedy Night Ms. Hedges stated that the Comedy Night event budgeted within $9.00. D. Juried Show Ms. Paulson handed out a schedule of the Juried Show. A solicitation letter will be mailed to all people who formerly have donated. David Rickert is doing the prospectus and poster. There is a sign up sheet for people who can work at the Juried Show. The date for the Juried Show is Tuesday, August 6th. Ms. Hedges indicated there are extra copies of the solicitation letter and envelopes for any Board members who would like to send out a letter personally. Mr. Spokes stated there should be more categories so people can move up the ladder from friend to patron. Ms. Paulson also stated that she needs help with the Juried Show and if anyone is interested to let her know. E. Fundraiser Ms. Hedges asked if February 8th would be a good day for a fund raiser next year? F. Grants The Committee is working on the McKnight Grant and a Grant from the Foundation. III. OTHER A. 50th and France - Marion Ward is getting volunteers lined up for the 50th and France Art Show. Call Ms. Ward if you are interested in helping. There will be artists, demonstrations and face painting. B. Edinborough - Ms. Greer indicated that Edinborough now has a show of Senior Citizen's art work. In June there will be a photography show, July an oriental brush painting and in August an Art Center show. Ms. Greer also indicated that this year will be a little different. There will be no demonstrations at Edinborough Park, they will all be at Centennial Lakes The grand opening at Centennial Lakes Park will be June 29 and 30. C. Resolution and Recommendation - In response to the Resolution and Recommendation from the Art Center Board that was sent to the City Council, the Council's position was that the funding procedure that was recommended by the Art Center Board for the construction of the addition to the Art Center should continue as it was previously presented by the Park Board and approved by the City Council. D. July 4th Pottery Sale - Ms. Hedges stated that the Art Center was going to have a booth in the driveway by the Frontage Road to sell gift items to people walking by on their way to the Fourth of July fire works celebration. This is the first time this has been done. It was thought this would be a good idea in raising additional funds because of the tremendous amount of people. E. Minnesota Artist's Association Annual Show - Ms. Paul stated that the Minnesota Artist Association's annual show will be June 15 and 16 at the Earle Brown Center. She urged everyone to attend, the quality of the art work is astounding. She has been to many of their shows. F. Mayor's Recognition Award - Mr. Van Valkenburg indicated that Ms. Hedges was a recipient of the Mayor's Award. The Board congratulated Ms. Hedges. G. Spelling Bee - Ms. Dege stated that she participated in the spelling bee and made it through four words. III. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:50 a.m.