HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-24 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEdina art Center Board
August 24, 2000
Edina Art Center, 4:00p.m.
Members Present: Gene Andersen, Sandra Clark, Mike Kelly, Linda Kieffer, Ruth Valgemae, and Jim Van Valkenburg
Members Absent: Dolores Dege, Art Dickey, Liz Eisenbrey, George Kuebler, and Delores Paul
Staff Present: Bradley Benn, Diana Hedges, and John Keprios
Before the meeting was called to order, it was mentioned that Art Dickey had been in hospital for kidney surgery. No one had much
more information than that and a card was passed around to send the Board's best wishes to him.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of last month's meeting were read and approved with spelling changes
III. JURIED SHOW REPORT
Ruth Valgemae reported that we had $2150 in solicited donations ($1000 more than last year); 247 works by 109 artists entered
with $2230 in entry fees collected. ($1685 collected in '99)
IV. MEDIA STUDIO REPORT
Diana submitted Phil Johnson's written report (attached) and stated positive results in the direction the Media Studio is taking.
She mentioned that a free children's Glitz it Party is being added to the Holiday Art and that the Media Studio will have an event for
them in the blue room too. She asked that the board think about a hook. Photo with reindeer?, grinch?
V. JERRY'S EXHIBITION REPORT
Linda Kieffer reported that the second "show" at Jerry's Cafe was just hung; Photos by John Huffaker Linda commented that it
is very attractive and many favorable comments had been received about the Kueblers' Art. Diana Hedges commented that cards at
each booth clearly mention the Art Center and that schedules and Phoenix flyers are available. She also mentioned that the wall could
stand painting.
VI. DIRECTORS REPORT
Diana Hedges reported that the Jan Fead (Vermont pastel artist) workshop series was so successful that we added another class.
We netted over $2000 and sold over $400 retail of supplies (net $160) And that Sara Bledsoe, visiting from Colorado had
oversubscribed classes that brought in at least $800. Summer camps have been very successful. We added 8 to clear up waiting lists.
Jacqueline Stouten has been given the title of Youth Arts Coordinator and wished that she would be able to be a full time staff
member in the future.. She has added a fourth Art Academy section to accommodate the interest in that age group. Ms Hedges
mentioned what an asset Jacqueline is to the Art Center.
Thanks again to Sandy Clark for the improvements in the Clark Gift Gallery and reception and supply sales areas. We have had
so many people comment on how wonderful it looks. Sandy was presented with a spool of wire as a small token of appreciation.
Ms Hedges reported that we will provide a water station for the MOCA (Ovarian Cancer) 5 K run walk on September 16 from 9-
1 1 am The station is by the path and volunteers (who will get T-shirts will be needed.) Sandy Clark volunteered to buy the water.
Bradley Benn mentioned that the Race for the Cure has 30,000 people go by us in May. We have hung out a congratulatory banner
for the last four years but Bradley offered to check with officials to see if they would be interested in a water station here.
The Holiday Art and Craft Sale opens on Sunday November 5. Let Patricia Haynes or Mary Dvorak know if you can help.
The Twin Cities Gallery Guide was mentioned. We were not listed in the Gallery Guide due to the $200 expense.
VII. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mike Kelly led a discussion of the budget. It was proposed to increase membership fees for the first time in 23 years. There was
discussion whether the fee increase should apply to family or household memberships too. Gene Andersen moved that all
memberships be increased by $5 in 2001 and that class fees be increased 5%. Mike Kelly seconded and the motion passed. Mike
suggested that our goal is to reduce our deficit by 10% in 2001. John Keprios stated that depreciation is not a budget item.
VIII. NEXT MEETING
There will be no September meeting as a quorum would not be available due to travel plans, The next meeting will be October
26 at 4pm. The meeting was adjourned at 5:22pm