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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-21 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD '7:30 A.M. CTOBER 21, 1993 Edina Art Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter R. Spokes, Heather King, Sandra Clark, Art Dickey, Liz Eisenbrey, Gene Andersen, Dodie Paul, Jim VanValkenburg, Dee Dege MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan Kelm and Don Peddie STAFF PRESENT: Diana Hedges, Bob Kojetin and Solvei Swenson Meeting called to order by Jim VanValkenburg at 7:31 a.m. I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MINUTES Heather King MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 MEETING. Dodie Paul seconded. MOTION CARRIED. II. JURIED SHOW Heather King stated that the juried show lost two donors due to the competition with the camera club/dark room. Liz Eisenbrey state that some of the lack of donations was due to the fall-out from the previous year. Ms. King stated that the show received good publicity from the Edina Sun Current and Katy Koch. Ms. Paul stated that the selection percentage was low for the number of art pieces submitted. She questioned if that was typical. Ms. Hedges said it was. The judges had been encouraged to choose as many pieces as they wanted, but still only selected a few. Ms. Hedges suggested having a Judge's Choice room and a People's Choice room. That way more pieces could be hung and the artist could choose to hang their picture for the people's choice if it wasn't picked for the Judge's room. Another possibility would be to limit the entrants to the first 200 and then have a peer award. Kathryn Bennett took care of setting up the food and hanging the art. Members of the board stated that the show would not have been possible without Ms. Bennett. Ms. Anderson stated that the amount of food was more than adequate and that much food was not needed. Ms. Clark commented that just drinks for next year would be enough. Jim VanValkenburg inquired whether the participants had made any comments. Ms. Hedges stated that there wasn't a comment form distributed. Mr. VanValkenburg suggested soliciting a response from the participants. Ms. Hedges stated that a larger committee for the Juried Show would be beneficial. Also, a mission statement, indicating that this is not a fundraiser first, but an artist's show. The student show will still not be judged. III. MAILING LIST Ms. Hedges submitted a policy statement for the Edina Art Center's mailing list: "The Edina Art Center will not permit use of any mailing lists to any outside organizations with the following exceptions: a. The organization is working with the Art Center on a activity. The Art Center will retain the list and will be able to merge any additional names from the other organization. b. The Edina Foundation has full use of any Art Center list. (The Foundation helped create and add data in 1989 during Edinamite.) We will suggest to any organization that has contacted the Edina Art Center regarding a mailing list, that they advertise in our class schedules. Reduced rates or trades available for any City organization." The board commented that the policy looks good. Peter R. Spokes MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAILING LIST POLICY AS PRESENTED. Sandy Clark Seconded. MOTION CARRIED. IV. FIRESIDE SUPPERS Invitations have been sent out. Several compliments have been received on the invitations. Six homes are participating in the suppers this year. Donations have started to come in. V. FUNDRAISING Dee Dege asked if there has been an Edina art show for cultural issues. Mr. VanValkenburg stated that Human Relations Committee has an annual event. As a result, the Art Center has not organized an event. Mr. Kojetin suggested that the Art Center could have an art show at Edinborough to tie in with the Ethnic Festival. Ms. King stated that Bloomington has a self-guided garden tour as a fund raiser and suggested the Edina Art Center offer that next year. Mr. Kojetin stated that the Edina Garden Council has a tour for their fund raisers. This may create a conflict. . OTHER Peggy Kelly has offered her home, December 10th, for the Christmas Party. - Ms. Hedges thanked Ms. Eisenbrey and Ms. Dege for bringing groups into the Art Center. - Suzie Kelm's photographs are on display at the Library. - Ms. Dege pointed out that the Edina Art Center is not listed under Art in the "1st Call for Help" directory. It should be cross referenced next year. - Don Peddie has resigned due to surgery. Mr. VanValkenburg asked for names of individuals for the board. Mr. Spokes stated Jim Sullivan has contacted him with an interest to be on the board. Sandy Clark suggested Dr. John or Pricilla Hill. Also, Kit and Sue Arom were suggested. Ms. King suggested more information be collected and discuss this further next week. - Ms. King has donated the "Show Stoppers", for a 30 minute performance. The art center can use it for a benefit. Meeting adjourned 8:05 a.m. Next meeting November 18, 1993, 7:30 a.m. at the Edina Art Center.