HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-28 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEdina Art Center Board Meeting June 28, 2007
Members present: Gene Andersen, Dolores Dege, George Hadjiyanis, Heather Randall King, Ruth
Valgemae and Jim Van Valkenburg.
Members absent: Liz Eisenbrey, Mike Kelly, Bill McCabe, Ken Rosland, Daniel Schroeder,
Staff present: John Keprios, Diana Hedges, Phil Johnson
Call To Order
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by chair, Jim Van Valkenburg
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the May 24, 2007 meeting were read. Approval was moved and seconded; approved.
Juried Show Meetings - Dee Dege
The 2007 Juried Show will run from August 23 to October 3. The next meeting of the Juried Show
Committee is Thursday, Aug. 2 at 4pm.
The judges for the Juried Show are Kelly Connole and Jeff Hurinenko.
Solicitation letters to prospective donors went out during the last two weeks of June. The response so
far is encouraging. Personal notes from Board Members seem to have increased the response from
several new donors and several donors increased their commitments. Another side benefit: After a visit
and tour of the Art Center, employees of United Properties recommended that their firm donate $2,500
to support the mosaic tile project with Adama Sow and children from the community. This visit and
grant were a direct result of Mike Kelly's personal note added to a Juried Show solicitation letter.
Outreach and Public Art Committee - Diana Hedges
Jim Van Valkenburg reported that the Edina City Council had amended the Art Center Board ordinance
eliminating the requirement that the chair of the Public Art Committee be a member of the Art Center
Board. Under the revised ordinance, the chair of the Art Center Board may appoint any person to serve
as the committee chair. The current chair- woman of the Public Art Committee is Linda Kieffer whose
term on the Art Center Board recently ended.
Diana reported that Linda Kieffer had recommended Rick Fesler to be appointed to the Public Art
Committee. Heather moved for this appointment, Gene seconded, the motion passed unanimously.
Diana also reported that the Public Art Committee is serving an important role in planning for the
proposed Promenade between the Galleria and Centennial Lakes. Another development: The new
gymnasium building will have murals in several parts of the building. The outreach display area at
Jerry's supermarket has a new show, also.
Building Expansion
Jim Van Valkenburg reported that an architectural firm had been chosen to do the feasibility study and
initial design work for a proposed expansion to the Art Center. ATS&R Planners/Architects/Engineers
was chosen after presentations to a committee by three firms. All the firms were very well prepared and
gave competent presentations.
TEAM MOON !
As part of our Creating Art Influenced by Books Workshops, a special luncheon author appearance by
Catherine Thimmesh author of Team Moon on Friday, July 20 from noon-lpm. This event is free and
open to the public. (Take a look at her book at the desk.) Would love to have some Board Members
attend this special event.
Catherine Thimmesh's visit to the Art Center coincides with the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon
landing! (38th anniversary, if you are counting).
Anne Spooner has been promoted to full-time status as Program and Gallery coordinator.
US BANK
We have established an outreach at the recently remodeled US Bank retirement planning area. The
grand opening on August 2 will feature the art of Polly Norman, Edina resident and instructor at EAC.
We tentatively plan to have 6-month rotating exhibits. If anyone would like to work on this committee
and the Jerry's outreach committee, please call me right away. Thanks.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
July 4th — 10am parade — decorate an umbrella and join in the fun!
- 6:30-10:30pm — Open House- host and watch fireworks, too!
July 12 — Children's Book Illustrators opening 5-8pm
July 26 — 4pm EAC Board
August 16 — Bring in for Juried Show — help!
August 20-22 — Hang Juried Show
August 23 — Board at 4pm and JS Opening from 5-8pm
September 7 — Set up for Fall into the Arts
September 8 and 9 — Fall into the Arts
September 27 — Board 4pm
October 5 and 6 — Set up for Carnival
October 7 — 10am-lpm — prep for Carnival and 1-4pm- Carnival (4-6pm clean up)
Other Business
Valley View Sign Replacement. Diana Hedges reported that Ken Rosland had formulated a design
recommendation for the replacement sign. Several Board members expressed their desire to review the
plan. George Hadjiyanis expressed a concern that the sign not be too industrial or sterile since it was
representing an art center. John Keprios reminded that the sign must conform to provisions of a City
ordinance. These provisions mainly concern size and placement so the sign can certainly be visually
appealing.
Public Comments
No members of the community-at-large were present.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 pm.