HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1998Auburn Arts Commission
Monday, June 8,1998
MINUTES
Commissioners Present: Herman Ansingh, Ron Carson, Paul Dodsworth, Bonnie
Egbert, Don Gardner, Bobby Medina, Lynn Norman
Commissioners excused: Cheryl Hosking, Pam Smith, Gertie Sprenger
Staff present: Dick Deal, Josie Emmons, Susan Sagawa
I. Chair Norman called the meeting to order at 4:40pm. She stated that due to
illnesses Commissioners Hosking, Smith, and Sprenger would not be attending
tonight's meeting. She asked the minutes from the May meeting be approved as
mailed. Commissioner Dodsworth moved the minutes be approved. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Carson.
MOTION PASSED
II.
III.
Chair Norman stated that the Arts Commission meeting survey indicated that
the majority of the members of the Commission preferred to leave the meeting
time where it is: the second Monday of each month at 4:30pm. The meeting time
will not be changed.
A survey was distributed for Commissioners to fill out which would indicate the
best time for the members to'attend the annual planning meeting in July.
Commissioner Norman reported on a roundtable meeting which took place
between members of the area's cultural community (arts and heritage) and King
· County Councilmember Chris Vance. The purpose of the meeting was to
provide information to Councilman Vance regarding the needs of the cultural
community in this area. Specifically, Councilman Vance was interested in
feedback regarding the County's funding policies and also was open to
suggestions regarding special funding requests. The Arts Organizations of the
area are going to gather again in July for another roundtable. The Auburn Arts
Commission with the King County Arts Commission will host.
Chair Norman reported for the Community Support Program committee that the
committee met and reviewed the guidelines from last year's application. The
committee recommended that the following language be included in this year's
guidelines:
· Specify that the program take place within the city'limits of Auburn
· Ask the applicant what the educational measurement of the project is
· Ask what the marketing effort will be and how the Commission will be
recognized
IV.
Ask for the organizational budget as well as the project budget
There was a consensus from the commission that the committee's
recommendation be followed.
Chair Norman reported for Commissioner Hosking that a committee comprised
of herself and Commissioners Hosking and Smith met to discuss potential ideas
for the millennium. They recommended that the millennium should be a time to
look to the future and that activities should take place throughout the year, not
just one major event. Staff will take the committee's recommendations to the
Mayor with funding options. It was agreed that a major focus of the millennium
should be a major piece of artwork, preferably at the new RTA station.
Susan Sagawa reported on the 4m of July and Shades of Summer programs. A
mock poster for the 4m of July was shown to the Commissioners with approval.
Josie Emmons reported that the ceremony honoring the Natsuhara Family went
extremely well. There is still work to be completed on the artwork; the City and
the artist are working to reach agreement.
Josie Emmons reported that the New Pickle Circus has been selected for the
BRAVO! series. This choice was met with the approval of the Commission. A
marketing committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:15.
Frank Catalano, a maketing professional has volunteered to assist the group.
Commissioners inquired about the choices of music for the Auburn Symphony
concerts. Staff reported that the conductor has not yet finalized his
programming.
There was a request from the Auburn Symphony to do an insert in the BRAVO!
program for which they would sell ads as a fundraising tool. Discussion
followed as it effects Commission policy. Commissioner Ansingh moved that
the request be approved and that the Commission adopt the following policy:
· The Auburn Arts Commission review the insert copy prior to printing
· Inserts may only be from Not for Profit arts organizations
· The insert be related to the specific BRAVO! program for which the program
is produced
· The organization agree to approach Auburn based businesses first for the
opportunity to advertise
Commissioner Egbert seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED