HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-22 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
7:30 A.M.
June 22, 1995
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Dodie Paul, Art Dickey, Suzie Kelm, Jim
VanValkenburg, Dee Dege, and Gene Andersen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sandy Clark, Heather Randall-King, and Peter R. Spokes
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges and Solvei Swenson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Chair, Jim VanValkenburg
II. MINUTES
Liz Eisenbrey MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27TH, 1995
MEETING AS WRITTEN. Art Dickey SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
III. MEETING TIME CHANGE
A request from Ms. King to change the time of day for the meeting was discussed. Ms.
Paul suggested changing the day of the meeting and keeping the time. Ms. Eisenbrey and
Ms. Kelm suggested changing the meeting to an afternoon time. Since Ms. King was
absent and her input would be welcomed, Dodie Paul MOVED TO TABLE THE
DISCUSSION UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. Motion was SECONDED. MOTION
CARRIED.
IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Sever Peterson Produce
Sever Peterson Produce stands are open. Visit them at the Edina Pool, Braemar
Golf Course and Yorktown Park.
B. Auction
The auction went well. The goal was to raise $3,500 and $3,825 was raised. A
thanks to Melissa Smallman for her volunteer work.
C. Garage Sale
The Art Center will be holding a garage sale, August 17. Bring your items in
August 14th.
D. Minnesota Splash
The Art Center will be having face and tennis shoe painting again. There still are
time slots to be filled.
E. 50th and France Art Fair
A thank to Steve from the liquor stores for the idea of the Root Beer stand. It was
a big success.
F. Juried Show
Brad Benn needs help with the Juried Show, please call him if you can help.
G. Student Show
Thank you to Ms. King for being so helpful during the set-up of the student show.
It was the biggest student opening ever.
I-I. Crosstown Camera Club
The Crosstown Camera Club will have its first annual awards banquet tonight.
There are over 33 people coming. The camera club in two years time has acquired
over 60 members.
I. Shows
Photographs are currently on display at Edinborough Park.
August 17 there will be the opening of Jean and George Kieblers works.
J. Chicago
The Edina Art Center in sponsorship with other art centers is offering a trip to see
the Monet exhibit in Chicago. It is just about booked.
K. Open House
The Art Center will hold an open house, July 4 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.
V. OTHER
A. MEMBERSHIP
Liz Eisenbrey is seeking suggestions to encourage new members. She suggested
offering a bonus or incentive gift for new members. Ms. Hedges suggested t-shirts
or 10% off a class. Ms. Paul suggested 10-15% off at the gift shop. There was a
positive response to tlY- class discount suggestion. The reduced rate at the gift
shop could create some problems.
Ms. Dege suggested offering a "Bring a Friend" tour to encourage members to
bring non-members in.
Ms. Eisenbrey stated that the largest number of renewals and new members is in
the fall. She will work on ideas before then.
B. BOARD MEMBERS
A congratulation was extended to Ms. Dege on her new grandchild.
C. ART CENTER
The Art Center will have charge card services soon. The center will accept
Mastercard and Visa.
The Art Center is also trying to put registration and room scheduling on the
computer.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.