HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_07.21.2015Minutes of the meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
July 21, 2015
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 211 of the
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Steve Harris, Shana Nichols, Betty Ann Sensabaugh,
Amanda Still and Melissa Waggoner
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley, Dana Hendrix, Lawren Weiss
OTHERS PRESENT: Gwen Dicapo- Georgetown Palace Theatre, Joe Magnano- Artist
Chair Sensabaugh called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Regular Session
A. Citizens who wish to address the board. — Gwen Dicapo, Education Coordinator for the
Georgetown Palace Theatre, was in attendance to address the board regarding Item E. -
Consideration and possible action to draft a letter to HARC (Historic and Architectural Review
Commission) in support of the Palace Theatre's proposed children's theatre location.
Artist Joe Magnano was in attendance to address the board regarding Item D. Introduction of
Joe Magnano and update on the mural project.
B. Announcements of upcoming events. — No announcements were made.
C. Consideration and approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2015 Arts & Culture Board meeting.
Steve Harris moved to approve the minutes as distributed. Melissa Waggoner seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
D. Introduction of Joe Maqnano and update on the mural project. — Eric Lashley. Lashley
introduced Joe Magnano to the Board. Board members thanked and congratulated Joe on
completing the mural on 711 Main St. Lashley reported that the mural was completed before
the August 1, 2015 deadline. A reception will be held August 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the
Georgetown Art Center in honor of Joe and the mural he painted. Joe will display some of his
other works during the reception, which will be available for purchase. Lashley asked Joe to
give the Board feedback about the application and mural process. Joe felt that the entire
process, from the proposal to gathering supplies, went very smoothly. He expressed
appreciation to the City for the opportunity to create the mural. After August 8, Joe will contact
Google to make the mural a searchable location on Google Maps.
E. Consideration and possible action to draft a letter to HARC (Historic and Architectural Review
Commission) in support of the Palace Theatre's proposed children's theatre location. — Eric
Lashley. Lashley introduced Gwen Dicapo, the Palace Theatre's Education Coordinator, to the
Board. Gwen passed out a flyer for the Palace Theatre's Envision Campaign (attached to
these minutes). She explained that land has been donated to the Palace, specifically for a
children's theatre.
Before the project can begin, HARC must approve the conceptual design created by architect
Gary Wang. The building will have a modern look because it's new construction and not a
renovated historic building. In addition to HARC approval, the Palace must also raise one
million dollars by October 1, 2015 to fund the project.
Gwen asked the Board to consider writing a letter to HARC in support of the Envision
Campaign. The Palace does not have sufficient space to host the many children's programs
they coordinate, especially during the summer. A children's education center and performance
space will allow the Palace to expand their programs and accommodate more families, which
will also bring positive attention to Georgetown's Cultural District.
After some discussion, the Board felt that a children's theatre is important for community
growth. Waggoner moved to write a letter to HARC in support of the Palace Theatre's
Envision Campaign. Gary Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
F. Report from Georgetown Art Works regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center
during the month of June. — Eric Lashley. The Board reviewed the monthly report provided by
Georgetown Art Works (attached to these minutes). Lashley explained that due to the
aggressive publicity efforts, the Women Painting Women exhibit generated over 3,500 visitors.
Four pieces have already been sold from the current exhibit, Road Trippin'.
August 6 @ 7 p.m. Jane Estes will host an informal discussion on the book, Art as Therapy by
Alain de Botton and John Armstrong.
Retrofit by Samantha Parker Salazar will be the next exhibit, displaying from August 21-
September
1-September 27, 2015.
G. Report and possible action regarding the expenditure of funds from the Arts & Culture Board
budget. — Lawren Weiss, Eric Lashley. Lawren Weiss reported expenditures from the previous
month: $168 of Per Diem to Dana Hendrix for the Americans for the Arts Convention, $48 to
GO Airport express for airport pick-up and drop-off, $693 to the Hyatt Regency Chicago for
lodging for Hendrix during AFTA convention, $28 to ABTA for parking, $230.95 to Precita Eyes
for Sheer coat varnish, $289.66 to Home Depot for mural supplies, $353.23 to Nova Color for
mural paint, $1,800 to Texas Society of Sculptors for annual summer show prize honorariums,
$176.61 to Joseph Magnano for mural supplies reimbursement, $7,000 encumbered for Austin
Monthly insert, $3,000 to Cordovan Art School for 18 Georgetown Art Center summer camp
sponsorships, $3,000 to Joseph Magnano for artist stipend for painting the mural on 711 Main
St. (this was given to Magnano in two separate checks- $1,500 at the beginning of the project
and $1,500 upon completion of the project). Lashley reminded the Board that they have until
the middle of September to spend the remaining Arts & Culture budget funds.
H. Update on budget for FY 2015-16. —Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that it seemed likely that
the Arts & Culture Board would be granted the additional $10,000 for the Arts & Culture
Board's marketing and promotion budget for next fiscal year, which will bring the base budget
to $60,000.
I. Update on Artist in Residency program. —Eric Lashley. After speaking with the proper City
employees regarding City codes for building renovations, Lashley reported that it is legally
permissible to change the second floor of the Art Center into a residence. The timeline for
when the building will be vacated and available for use is still unknown. If the City grants the
Arts & Culture Board use of the space, funding for the project could come from Texas
Commission on the Arts grant money.
J. Update on Texas Commission on the Arts funding. — Eric Lashley. Lashley explained that the
rules for funding have not yet been released. September 2 is the expected date of release for
the grant rules and application. Applications will be due October 15 and funds will be
designated sometime in December. There may be up to $200,000 in funding available, but
these grants must be matched by the applying organization. The project proposed in the
application must be completed by August 1, 2016. The Arts & Culture Board is the governing
board of the City's cultural district; this means that local non -profits can apply for TCA grants
individually but they must have the support of the Board. The Board discussed what project
they would submit an application for, as well as the option to wait until next year to apply
because the deadlines are quickly approaching.
K. Consideration of future meetings. — Eric Lashley. The next Arts & Culture Board meeting will
be August 18, 2015.
Chair Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Ste!, Secretary Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair
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