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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-26 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD October 26, 1995 4:00 p.m. Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Gene Andersen, Sandy Clark, Art Dickey, Dodie Paul, Elizabeth Eisenbrey, Heather Randall King, Susan Kelm, Dee Dege, Jim VanValkenburg MEMBERS ABSENT: Peter R. Spokes and Dick Wyatt STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, John Keprios and Solve' Swenson I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m by Chair, Tun Van Valkenburg. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Sandy Clark MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. Dodie Paul SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. III. FIRESIDE SUPPER AND FUNDRAISERS The beautiful invitations were addressed by Ms. Clark, Ms. Andersen, Ms. Hedges and art center staff. Sixteen tickets have sold so far. Ms. Hedges is hoping to get at least 40 people to attend. The board discussed the reasons for the slow ticket sales. Ms, Andersen has obtained a variety of outstanding donations. Ms. Andersen requested help with the bid boards on Wednesday. Ms. Paul and Ms. Eisenbrey volunteered to assist. Ms. Hedges asked the board for suggestions on fundraisers. Ms. King suggested a "Preview Night". The Art Center would have a preview for a movie at one of the theaters and sell tickets as the fundraiser. Ms. King will follow-up. IV. HOLIDAY SALE AND TOAST TO BOB CONNOLLY On November 5th the Holiday Sale will open and at 3:00 p.m. we will toast Bob Connolly and his contributions to the Art Center. (Mr. Connolly passed away this year.) Mr. VanValkenburg stated that the comments in the "Edina Art Center Classes" schedule in regard to Bob were excellent. V. MEDIA LAB The Art Center has an opportunity to acquire Hennepin County's Media Lab equipment. They closed the lab at the Southdale Library and the equipment is being offered to the Edina Art Center for $8,000. There would be an additional cost of $2,000 for rewiring. The wiring would be done in the upstairs classroom. Sandy Clark MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE REWIRING. Heather King SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. The board also expressed their support in acquiring the equipment. It presents a potential for more income. Ms. Hedges stated that people are looking for a media lab. The center currently receives about ten calls a week inquiring about a media lab. There was discussion in regard as to how the $8,000 expense would be paid. Mr. Keprios stated the Developer's Fund could be a source to pay the expense. There was discussion about offering $6,500 to the county for the equipment. The board felt that $8,000 was already a fair price. Art Dickey MOVED TO PURCHASE THE MEDIA EQUIPMENT' FOR $8,000. Sandy Clark SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED. VI. CROSSTOWN CAMERA CLUB Mr. Dickey reported that the club meets the third Thursday of the month. It has grown to 65 members. The club recently had a very successful showing at Kincaid's restaurant. There were 90 pictures on display. Kincaid's has requested three more showings next year. VII. OTHER 1. Board Members Involvement Ms. King inquired whether the board had a written statement outlining the expectations of a board member. Besides attending the meetings regularly, is s member expected to attend a certain number of events/fundrisers through the year? Ms. Hedges wants to find an event that the board could commit to more involvement. Ms. King asked if the board could be increased. There was discussion without resolution. Ms. King suggested board members wear name tags that state "Glad Your Here" when attending an opening. Ms. Clark suggested a gift to the volunteers to recognize their years of service. She suggested a pin with places for different colored stones for 5, 10, 15 years of service. 2. Minnesota Splash. Minnesota Splash is held at Centennial Lakes each summer. Next summer they are looking at being more of an art fair then in past years. Mr. Keprios asked if the art center would be interested in helping coordinating that event, Ms. Hedges expressed concern that another art fair is almost an overload for the area with 50th and France art fair, Uptown, Farmstead and Powderhorn. 3. Art DuJour Ms. Paul stated that the Galleria was hosting "Art DuJour" tonight with food, jazz and art. Ms. King stated that maybe the Art Center could do something like that. Ms. Dege stated that it could be a family event. Ms. Hedges suggested having the Historical and Garden Clubs involved. 4. Holiday Party Suzie Kelm will host the holiday party. Next meeting will be after Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 30, 1995, 4:00 p.m. at the Art Center. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned, 5:15p.m.