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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-17 Arts Culture Commission MinutesI EDINA ART CENTER BOARD 7:30 a.m. November 17, 1988' Edina Art Center pot MEMBERS PRESENT: James Van Valkenburg, Sandra Clark, Dodie Paul, Harriette Bach, Betty Paugh, Liz Eisenbrey, Peter Spokes, Judy Smith, Art Dickey MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon Hale STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, Mollie Paulson, Bob Kojetin, Stacey Kness OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Greer, Peggy Kelly, Marion Ward, Kathleen Currie I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Van Valkenburg called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. II. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 20, 1988, MINUTES Harriette Bach MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 1988, MEETING. Betty Paugh seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. There was an error in the minutes on the amount of money Edinborough received on shows; Pat Greer will correct the error in her report. III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT See attached. The faculty brochure is complete and received a general positive reaction. The board suggested creating a table of contents, adding a date especially for the staff and board, numbering the pages, and making the donation page separate. Mollie Paulson reported that no people took advantage of the shuttle bus offered at the openings at Edinborough and the Art Center. For the next opening on December 4, they will try to have more advertising and to work with Sue Weigle to have it stop at senior buildings and the Senior Center. Mollie said they will need a volunteer each time to drive the bus. Marion Ward volunteered to drive. Diana is working on a yearly show at the 50th Street Library. It will probably have to be scheduled far in advance, but it would be advantageous. Diana indicated the Art Center is almost $20,000 over on class registration. The Fund Drive in 1987 brought in $2690 and $590 was spent. In 1988, only $43 was spent on the Fund Drive mailing. IV. ROOM ADDITION UPDATE Mr. Van Valkenburg indicated that several sets of plans have been drawn for the addition. They are trying to minimize the impact of handicap accessibility. This should be an agenda item for the Park Board's first meeting of the year. Mr. Kojetin indicated the December 13, 1988, Park Board meeting will be a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the survey taken in the spring of 1988. The Art Center will be a major concern of the study. The Council will give a work plan to the Park Board. - 1 - V. CELEBRATE THE ARTS Sandra Clark stated the benefit will not be held in 1989 since board members did not supply her with the requested auction items and names. The general feeling of the board was it is too early to provide auction items and names. Judy Smith suggested making the December 16 holiday party the deadline for providing this information. Mrs. Clark said the request for names and items now was a test of the board's enthusiasm for the benefit. She said she and Sharon Hale cannot handle the function alone. There was more discussion on where the benefit should be held and if the October minutes were accurate in stating the benefit would be held at Edinborough. Pat Greer suggested having the benefit later in the spring, April or May. There was a discussion on what time of year to hold the benefit. Mrs. Clark asked Mr. Van Valkenburg to try to get a liquor license for the function. Mr. Kojetin said you will not be able to get a license because State Law says the City can only have one license a year and that is for Edinamite. He said you can sell beer at Braemar Clubhouse, but you have to have complimentary wine. Marion Ward strongly urged Mrs. Clark not to hire the same band as last year. Betty Paugh MOVED TO HOLD THE DECISION TO DECEMBER 16, 1988, AT THE HOLIDAY PARTY. Judy Smith seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Mrs. Clark mentioned the committees she has assigned: Publicity - Judy Smith Mailing - Peggy Kelly and Dodie Paul Invitation Design - Marion Ward, Kathy Gustafson, Sharon Hale, Sandra Clark Auction - Mollie Paulson, Art Dickey Liaison - Bob Kojetin Set-up - Liz Eisenbrey Food - Sharon Hale and Sandra Clark Decoration Design - VI. EDINBOROUGH REPORT Pat Greer stated the demonstrations are going well when they are up by the office area. It is difficult to get an audience in the amphitheatre. The recent issue of the Highlander that was supposed to have the article on the Art Center will not be published. She will try to get the article on the Art Academy children in the Sun. Mrs. Greer indicated the revised Edinborough art gallery sales. See attached. Since May 1988, Edinborough has been paying 20 percent of the net. From June 1987 to May 1988, $516.10 has gone to the Art Center and $1366.80 has gone to Edinborough. Total sales for that period is $7881.00. The expenses include Mrs. Greer's salary, invitations, and food. Mr. Kojetin asked if openings are a viable program. VII. SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW BOARD MEMBER Mr. Van Valkenburg said current board members can urge a candidate to apply. The applicant will then be interviewed by the City Council. The Council will put notice in the paper inviting people to apply. Diana sent a letter and application to Bill O'Brien, a student of Bob Connolly, who expressed interest in applying. In a letter he wrote to Diana, he stated the 7:30 a.m. meeting time is not "excessively repulsive". VIII.OTHER Judy Smith mentioned the Ecumenical Service on November 20 sponsored by Norwest. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m. - 2 -