HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-22 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
4: 00pm
August 22, 1996
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dodie Paul, Art Dickey, Suzie Kelm, Dee Dege, Heather Randall
King, Sandra Clark, George Kuebler
MEMBERS ABSENT: Liz Eisenbrey, Jim VanValkenburg, Gene Andersen
STAFF PRESENT: Solvei Swenson and Diana Hedges
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:10pm by Sandra Clark, Acting Chair.
II. MINUTES
Corrections to the minutes by George Kuebler (item # 5). George is judging the Juried
Show and Bradley Benn is coordinating the exhibit.
Heather Randall King noted that there was not going to be a "meal" at the Fundraiser. It
would be hors d'oeuvres.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Dodie Paul currently has an exhibit at the 50th Street Library.
B. Garage Sale is going well. We've already exceeded last year. Thanks to Dee Dege for
helping all day on Tuesday to mark items. It was decided that there would be no pre-sales.
C. George Kuebler present a proposal for new lighting and gallery improvements. He will
be meeting with the Building Committee to carry out some of his ideas.
D. Bradley could still use some help for the Juried Show. Heather mentioned that the
opening falls on the same date as the Symphony as it did last year. We need set-up, hosts,
and a clean up committee. Heather also reported that she was successful in soliciting a
$1,000 donation from the Kopp's for the Juried Show. Dodie Paul volunteered to help
with the bring of the artwork. She has already done the labeling for the art.
E. Diana reported that we are almost $4,000 ahead on class registration this year so far.
F. We will be participating in the Completely Kid's Fair on October 5 (10-6pm) and
Sunday, October 6 from 11:00am-?pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Last year
more that 20,000 people attended. We are sharing the cost of the booth with
Bloomington, Minnetonka, Fridley, so the cost for us will only be $150. We will also share
the time at the booth with the other three Art Centers.
G. We have received a request from Jerry Dalen to be on the Board. Jim VanValkenburg
will be giving it to the Mayor. Solvei will check on who and how we notify the public that
we are in need of a Board Member,
IV. CAMERA CLUB UPDATE
Art Dickey reported that the Camera Club now has 126 members. Some of the members
had a field trip to Bayfield Wisconsin last weekend. He stated that the treasury of the Club
was not in very good shape due to overspending at the Banquet in June, but Memberships
should be coming in. The dues were raised to $15 for this year.
V. Heather's Report
Solvei: I can't remember when Sandy said about that she volunteered to have the Volunteer
Luncheon in her home on April 25, but want to make sure it gets in minutes.
Also on the Dee Dege using lead in pottery department: I will Bradley call her to reassure her of
our safety standards. Thanks! Call me i f you need any answers and I'm sorry I didn't leave you
an agenda!