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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-2010 City of Auburn Arts Commission, City Hall Room 3 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Meeting Minutes Rresent: Leslie Moore, Patricia Judd, Debby Deal, David Sader, Tanya Rottle, Donna Smart, Nancy Colson; Greg Watson Art Coordinator Maija McKnight, Arts & Events ManagerJulie Brewer Excused: Cary Davidson, Linda Elliott I. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes: Chair Leslie Moore called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm, Ms. Moore called for approval of the July minutes. Commissioner David Sader moved the July minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Tanya Rottle seconded tfie motion. Motion approved. Ms. Moore called for approval of the August minutes. Commissioner Greg Watson moved the August minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Patricia Judd seconded the motion. Motion apqroved. II. Appointment of Arts Commissioners Maija McKnight noted that there are currently two vacancies on the commission and in December Nancy Colson will have reached herterm limit maximum. A notice of va"cancy wasdisfributed to the commissioners that will be distributed widely following the meeting. Additional `supplemental' questions will also be part of the application package assisting the Mayoral appointment process to ensure a effective diversify of individuals with various expertise in fhe arts. Maija McKnight read through the "Manual of Policies and Procedures° defining Commissioner CharacteriStics and encouraged commissioners to assist with distributing the vscancy notice to potentially interested community members. Commissioner Smart noted, that with many new commissioners a tetreat at the beginning of the new year may be appropriate for orientation as well as strategie planning opportunity. Commissioner Colson noted that the commission in previous years has regularly had a retreat, but hasn't for several years and would be beneficial. Commissioner Moore inquired to the potential implications of having a smaller commission. Commissioner Sader noted that having a youth as part of the commission may be advantageous to the commission's discussions. Discussion continued. III. BRAVO Pertorming Art Season - Julie Brewer provided a revenue report for the BRAVO ticket sales to date. At the time of the meeting approximately $8,000 worth of tickefs had been sold, ticketing trends tended towards programming happening in the upcoming month as well as "Broadway Showstoppers" in March 2011 and "The 39 Steps" in April 2011. Ms. Brewer noted, that because the combinafion of programming at the PAC and the Auburn Avenue Theater as part of the BRAVO season, there is really no accurafe comparison to years prior. Commissioner Colson noted that with the new.brochure, amount of programming, as. well as the timely mailing in line with the traditional arts season, there was a positive "buzz" in the community. Commissioner Rottle noted that she received a thank you note from Councilmember Haugen complimenting the commission on the use of the theater for;additional programming opportunities. Maija McKriight noted that a projector and screen were just installed in the theater allowing for a variety of programming to occur in the space that previously was cost prohibitive. Discussion continued. Maija McKnight provided a report on the Wester,n Arts Alliance booking conference that she attended the week prior as well as sharing some initial programming ideas. Decisions regarding the 2011- 2012 season will be made in Spring of 2011, but pre-planningJand' working with statewide-colleagues to determine potential block booking starts to occur in fall. A local booking'conference, Arts Northwest, is in Bellevue and is scheduled for October 14-16, 2010 in which- staff will likely be in attendance.as well. More in-depth discussion will occur as part of the Performing Arts Committee. Commission Sader inquired if commissioners were able to attend these conferences. Discussion continued. IV. Committee Reports Visual Art Commissioner Deal provided an overview and assessment of ArtRageous.thafi occurred on Saturday, August 7. Despite the rain, attendance is estimated as similar to the year prior with a wide selection and diversity of types of artwork available. 23 murals on plastic panels were created as parf of the event and encouraged community involvement which are now installed on the temporary construction fencing in the downtown area. A small art-sales area was inciuded and discussion continued how this could be expanded in future years. Commissioner Moore noted that the festival is unique because of iYs hands-on focus and the quality of artists and projects is what makes if a success. Ms. McKnight noted that in the two years prior it has been paid for via a sustained suppoct grant through 4Culture which is not expected for next year. A budget decision has been submitted as part of #he budget process for this program to be potentially added to the existing arts budget. The City Cultural Arts Division partnered with the Good Old Days Festival to present Adult Juried Art Show, and Youth Art Competition. The adult juried art show had fewer that half the participation of the previous year_ Discussion continued on fhe potential reasons for this decline. Commissioner Smart noted that the Visual Art Committee had noted that ArtRageous is the week. prior and potentially there are opportunities to collaborate for a juried art show. Ms. McKnight noted that the gallery call-to-artists would be distributed this month with a selection panel convening in mid-October to make determinations for the 2011 Gallery schedule. The City is partnering aga'in with the White RiVer Valley Museum to present the juried art show and sale "Small Wqrks, Big Presents" in November. V. New Other/Business Maija McKnight noted that in November we would be holding nominations for Vice Chair in 2011, which that person would then serve as Chair in 2012. Voting will take place at the December meeting which has traditionally been a short meeting followed by a holiday celebration. Comm.issioner Moore noted that she will not be able to attend the November meeting in which Vice Chair Patricia Judd will be Chairing. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m. Upcoming Meetings: Next Comrnission Meeting::Tuesday, October 5, 4:30-6 pm in City Hall, Room 3 Respectfully submitted, Maija McK.night, Appr_ ved on ~ day of 2010 by the City of Auburn Arts Commission. '~l , Leslie Moore, Chair"- Maija McKnight, Arts Coor ator