HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1998Auburn Arts Commission
Monday, November 9, 1998
MINUTES
Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Ron Carson, Paul Dodsworth, Bonnie
Egbert, Don Gardner, Cheryl Hosking, Lynn Norman, Bobby Medina, Pam Smith,
Gertie Sprenger. Commissioners absent: Barbie Sharrard (excused).
Chair Norman asked the minutes be approved as mailed. It was noted
and amended that Pam Smith had been present at the last meeting.
Commissioner Gardner moved the minutes be approved. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Dodsworth.
MOTION APPROVED
II.
Chair's Report
Chair Norman informed the Commissioners that King County Arts
Commission were reportedly cutting their budget by 17% in 1999. She
asked members to write individual letters of support thanking King County
for its past general support and highlighting the programs that the Auburn
Arts Commission has been able to accomplish with King County Funds.
III.
Committee Reports
A. Gallery Program
Commissioner Ron Carson gave an overview of the selection of
artists for the 1999 City Hall Gallery schedule. Staff member Susan
Sagawa handed out a tentative schedule of the dates for the exhibitions
with the names of the artists and a brief description of their work. It was
agreed to show the slides of the five artists selected at the next
Commission meeting.
IV.
Staff Reports
A BRAVOI
Josie Emmons reported that the poster and program notes were
ready for the next BRAVO! performance- A Tap Dance Christmas Carol-
with Johnson & Peters, December 3 & 4. She reported on ticket sales for
the event: 400 pre-sales for the performances - Thursday 100, Friday 300.
A discussion followed on whether to go ahead with the two performances,
or whether to combine both performances on Friday evening. A motion
was made by Commissioner Hosking to combine Thursday and Friday
night performances and change Thursday evening to a dress rehearsal
that would be open to the public. This change in date will be subject to
staff discussions with the artists and the City Administrators. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Sharrard.
MOTION APPROVED
Other Business
Lynn Norman formally announced to the Commissioners the
resignation of staff member Josie Emmons. Josie Emmons is leaving to
take a new position in Tacoma as the City's Cultural Resources Manager.
There followed a special farewell ceremony. The Commissioners
presented to Emmons a card and present, and had refreshments to
celebrate.
There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next
meeting will be Monday December 14 at 4:30 p.m., Conference Room 1.