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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_01.20.2015Minutes of the meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas January 20, 2015 The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 211 of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8t" Street MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Philip Baker, Shana Nichols, Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Liz Stewart, Amanda Still and Melissa Waggoner Regular Session A. Citizens who wish to address the board. — None were present. B. Announcements of upcoming events. — Liz Stewart announced that Joshua Long will perform on Thursday, January 22 in the Sun City Ballroom. Stewart also noted that the Georgetown Symphony Society will present Anton Nei on February 15 at 4 p.m. to perform in the Klett Center. C. Consideration and approval of minutes of December 16, 2014 Arts and Culture Board meeting. — Betty Ann Sensabaugh moved to approve the minutes as distributed. Liz Stewart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. D. Introduction of Dana Hendrix. — Eric Lashley. Lashley introduced the new Fine Arts Librarian, Dana Hendrix, to the Board. Hendrix explained that she has had a lifelong love of the arts and is excited to begin a new position at the library. Dana comes to us from a 23 year career at Southwestern University. The board then introduced themselves to Dana, E. Report regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center for the month of December. — Eric Lashley. Lashley noted that Greg Davis provided the exhibit for Georgetown Art Center January 30 -March 8, which featured a longer, 3 -hour art reception and 12 minute video. Lashley reported that Georgetown Art Works discussed having a members only reception for future exhibits that would begin an hour before the reception open to the public. Georgetown Art Works is also working on providing an Open Studio Hour for its members. The Dell & White exhibit ends on January 24. The board discussed content of the monthly report provided by Georgetown Art Works. Lashley noted a need for up- to- date information from the treasurer of Georgetown Art Works, so the report will be more accurate. F. Consideration and approval of grant applications and funding for 2015. —Eric Lashley. Lawren Weiss distributed a spreadsheet (attached to these minutes) that summarized and compared the proposals that had been submitted. Eleven organizations submitted proposals: East View High School Band, East View High School Percussion Ensemble, Georgetown Art Works, Georgetown Festival of the Arts, Georgetown High School Jazz Program, Georgetown Symphony Society, Getsemani Community Center, Palace Theatre, SU NATIVE, Williamson County Symphony Orchestra and the Williamson Museum. The requests totaled $21,500 but the Board had budgeted $20,000 for grants, which is $3,000 more than the previous year. Discussion followed that examined the qualities of each proposal. Awards were proposed as follows: 1. East View High School Band -- $500 2. East View High School Percussion Ensemble -- $1,000 3. Georgetown Art Works -- $2,500 4. Georgetown Festival of the Arts -- $2,500 5. Georgetown High School Jazz Program -- $2,500 6. Georgetown Symphony Society -- $2,500 7. Palace Theatre -- $2,500 8. SU NATIVE -- $1,500 9. Williamson County Symphony Orchestra -- $2,000 10. Williamson Museum -- $2,500 Still moved to grant the awards as proposed, in a total amount of $20,000. Stewart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. G. Report on meeting with the Main Street and Convention and Visitors Bureau managers concerning Austin Monthly advertising. —Amanda Still. Still reported that Main Street has signed a new contract with Austin Monthly. After meeting with the magazine, Still will present her plans to Georgetown Art Works. Still reported that advertising plans have been well received thus far. H. Report on Texans for the Arts conference call concerning the Texas Commission on the Arts budget request. — Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that he and Jane Estes had a conference call with Ann Graham with Texans for the Arts. They discussed future lobbying efforts to get $20 million for the state's cultural districts. Lashley plans to attend the Texas Commission on the Arts Lobbying Day, Wednesday, January 28. Local artist perspective and report on the Atlantic Monthly article, The Death of the Artist- and the Birth of the Creative Entrepreneur. —Gary Anderson. Anderson discussed his thoughts on the article named above and the Board discussed how it relates to local artists and advertising for the arts. J. Report and possible action regarding expenditure of funds from the Arts and Culture Board budget. —Lawren Weiss, Eric Lashley. Lawren Weiss noted that only one expense had been paid during the previous month: $25.50 to GTX Awards, for 2 plaques for Michael Epps' pieces displayed in the Sculpture Tour. Lashley asked the board how they would like to proceed with the proposed mural on The Co -Op building facing the library plaza. During November's Arts and Culture Board meeting, the board voted in favor of funding a mural project, which would cost $3,000 for the chosen artist's stipend and up to $500 to reimburse the artist for materials used. Lashley explained that after several attempts, he was not able to make contact with Co - Op owner, Faith Clark. The board agreed to give Faith until mid-February and then move on to another project if she doesn't respond. K. Consideration of dates of coming meetings. —Eric Lashley. Philip Baker explained that he could not attend the regularly scheduled meeting for February. Anderson stated that he could make the meeting on the fourth Tuesday, but would have to leave early. 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