HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-19 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
7:30 a.m.
July 19, 1990
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jim Van Valkenburg, DeLores Paul, Don Peddie, Susan Kelm,
Dee Dege, Arthur Dickey, Liz Eisenbrey, Peter R. Spokes
Sandra Clark, Betty Paugh, Judy Smith
Bob Kojetin, Diana Hedges, Mollie Paulson
Marion Ward
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Van Valkenburg called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 17, 1990 MINUTES
Ms. Dege noted a correction (III. g.) prospective (spelling) and wished an
addition be made that she did agree to work on publicity.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director's Report was given by Diana Hedges.
(a)(b) Finances were rung up early and the Art Center was running $5-6000
over on registrations.
(c) The Donation Tile Wall letters will be sent to members and mailing
list of about 5000 during August.
(d) Ms. Paulson reported that the Benefit Sale would begin on July 25th
for members and open to the Public July 26th. The sale will continue
through the following week.
(e) Ms. Hedges noted that Marion Ward has taken over the scheduling for
volunteers at the Art Center.
(f) Ms. Hedges mentioned that the Boat Trip with Ron and Sandy Clark was
an excellent fund-raiser.
(g) Ms. Paulson reported that the Edina Scene Contest judging will be
coming up on August 2. The winning picture will be used for the Park and
Recreation calendar and exhibited at the Marquette Bank in a show with the
accepted entries.
IV. JURIED SHOW
Ms. Paulson indicated that the Juried Show entries were coming in on
schedule and that the judging has been arranged. The judges will be M.C.
Anderson M.C. Gallery in Wyman Building, David Weinberg, a
professor from U of M, Department of Fine Arts, and Jim Burple, a art
professor from MCAD. The opening reception for the juried members art
exhibit will be on August 16th, 5 - 8 p.m.
V. PROGRESS ON BUILDING
(a) Mr. Dickey reported on the progress of the Art Center expansion.
There was an inspection with the contractors that pointed out areas to be
completed. The painting studio will be corrected. Mr. Dickey suggested
that we might need an additional thermostat in that room.
(b) Mr. Kojetin said that a new storage area, sodding, landscaping and
asphalt will be finished for the celebration opening of the new wing
October 21st at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Paulson added that she is arranging for
some local performing art groups to participate in this "opening
celebration." Promoting for it will be in "About Town" magazine.
VI. OTHER
Ms. Paul suggested that there be a coffee for Margaret McDowell before she
leaves the Art Center Staff in the fall.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Don Peddie MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Susan Kelm SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.