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. After some discussion,
Melissa Waggoner moved to reschedule the Arts and Culture Board meeting for Tuesday,
February 24. Still seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chair Baker adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz St art, Secretary Philip Bpier, Chair
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