HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-27 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
7:30 a.m.
April 27, 1995
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter R. Spokes, Art Dickey, Dee Dege, Heather King, Dodie Paul,
and Elizabeth Eisenbrey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gene Ander;n, Sandy Clark, Susan Kelm, Jim VanValkenburg and
Richard Wyatt
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, John Keprios and Solvei Swenson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by at 7:33 a.m. by Vice Chair, Peter R. Spokes
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes from January 26, 1995 board meeting had one correction. Under the heading
of "Annual Board and Commission Dinner" Ms. Dege stated it was a good way of
networking and not Ms. Paul.
Dodie Paul MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 26, 1995 MINUTES AS
CORRECTED. Seconded. MOTION CARRIED.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Diana Hedges
A. CLASSES
Summer registration is going well. Camps are filling.
B. FINANCES AND FUNDRAISING
1. Sever Peterson's Fruit Stands
Once again Sever Peterson will be able to have his fruit stands in the city and the
Art Center will receive $1,000 for each stand. There will also be one other
vender in the city.
2. Pumpkins
There may be a pumpkin stand at Cornelia Park in the fall for another fund raiser
for the Art Center.
3. Valentine Fundraiser
The fund raiser brought in $2,200, which is $200 over the goal. The same thing is
planned for next year. The instructors will be asked to donated more valentines
next year. This year 200 invites were sent out and 49 people responded.
4. Auction
Postcards and posters regarding the auction were hand made by Jane Riffey and
Melissa Smallman, an intern from Hamline University. Diana Hedges expressed
her appreciation for their work.
Ms. Paul and Ms. Dege will help when they can with the auction.
C. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITI
Ms. Hedges stated Brad Benn is looking for help with the Juried Show.
Volunteers are needed for the root beer stand at the Edina Art Fair, June 2,3 & 4.
Heather King volunteered to help. Ms. Hedges expressed her appreciation for the
help that Steve from the 50th Street liquor store has given.
D. TOURS AND TRIPS
The Art Center has registration for trips to Lutsen, Chicago, France and Hawaii.
E. OTHER
1. Mug
John Keprios, Director of Park and Recreation, was given his own coffee mug
from the board.
2. Art-in-Bloom
Mr. Spokes commented on the Art-in-Bloom show case and what a positive event
it is.
3. Garden Council Plant Sale
The Edina Art Center will have flower pots for sale at the plant sale.
4. Advertising
Ms. Eisenbrey asked about advertising to increase membership to the art center.
A discussion was held as to the expense and other options to advertising. The
About Town magazine was mentioned along with the Edina Sun Current.
Discussion regarding members benefits also occurred.
No further discussion or
decisions were made.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.