HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2003Auburn Arts Commission
Monday, February 10, 2003
MINUTES
Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Chair Anne Baunach, Kristen Brock, Paul
Dodsworth, Bonnie Egbert, Don Gardner, Steve LePenske, Lynn Norman, John Stanphill,
Gertie Sprenger
Commissioners absent: Barbie Sharrard and Pam Smith (both excused)
Staff present: Susan Gochoel, cultural programs manager, Lori Patrick, cultural
programs specialist
Chair Anne Banauch called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
I. Introduction and Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Herman Ansingh moved that the January minutes be approved as mailed.
Commissioner Paul Dodsworth seconded the motion.
MOTION APPROVED
II. Report on Auburn School District Proposition, Feb. 4
Baunach reported that Proposition No. 1, a $54-million bond issue to fund the
construction of a fourth high school, passed with over 68-percent approval as of last
Friday with more absentees remaining to be counted. The new high school, which will
include a 400-seat theatre, is slated to open in 2005 in the Lea Hill neighborhood. Feb. 4
marked the fifth time the proposition went before voters. Previously, it had failed by
narrow margins. To pass, the proposition required a 60-percent supermajority.
Commissioner Lynn Norman said Baunach was instrumental in the bond's passage. "Her
community grassroots effort made a difference."
III. Update on BRAVO! 2003/2004 season
Susan Gochoel is in the process of booking for the 2003/2004 BRAVO! season. She is
talking with a couple acrobatic acts as potential season openers in October, including
former Cirque du Soliel performer Neil Goldberg's "Dream It Live" show and Cirque
Equinox. The Auburn Symphony has invited pianist Craig Shepherd to perform
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Oct. 18 and 19 and has scheduled its winter BRAVO!
concert dates for Feb. 21 and 22. The program is to be announced. Seattle Opera will
tour its Young Artists in the fall. Gochoel has reserved, Sat., Nov. 8, at Auburn Riverside
Theatre. Tim Noah will return for his annual BRAVO! Kids holiday show in December.
Gochoel is talking with Brigham Young University's Ballroom Dance troupe about
bringing its "Living Legends"show, a Polynesian themed dance performance, in February
(over)
I I
Arts Commission
February 2003 Minutes
2004. The company performed to a sold-out house at the Auburn Performing Arts Center
in January. Gochoel and Lori Patrick, cultural programs specialist, attended the
performance, and both agreed that it was spectacular.
The commission will continue to participate in the King County Performance Network.
The emphasis in 2004 will be theater. A call for artists recently went out. The
commission will present at least one network performance between March 1 and
April 30, 2004, Gochoel said.
Gochoel is in the process of submitting an application to Boeing for printing of the
BRAVO! season brochure. The commission will apply under the 501 (c) 3 umbrella of
the Auburn Symphony.
IV. Update on Shades of Summer concerts and 4t~ of July Festival
Patrick is in the process of booking acts for the 2003 Shades of Summer concert series,
July 11 to Aug. 6. Due to budget cuts, the series is four weeks instead of five. Kids
Summer Sounds concerts are at noon, Wednesdays in Les Gove Park. Acts under
consideration include the Juan Sanchez Ensemble, featuring world music, and Paul Hann,
a Canadian children's folk singer. Under consideration for Sundown at Game Farm Park
concerts at 7 p.m., Fridays, are Ivonne Hemandez, North American Fiddle Champion and
a popular dance band such as Los Orchids and the Valley Girls.
The 133ra Army Band will confn'm its performance on the main stage at the Fourth of
July Festival later this month.
V. Review of BRAVO! audience surveys
Patrick distributed the results of recent audience surveys for commissioners to review.
Patrick said results indicate the BRAVO! season is a major source of information. Many
performances attract a new audience, with the symphony showing the most loyal
following. Commissioner Norman suggested staff share the results with media sponsors
such as the King County Journal.
VI. Other Business
Artist Paul Sorey continues to discuss ADA requirements related to his public art
proposal - linking downtown's Main Street and the Sound Transit station - with
city and Sound Transit officials.
The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house,
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1:30 to 6 p.m. at its new offices in Les Gore Park, 910 9th
St. SE.
Arts Commission
February 2003 Minutes
A memorial service for Bill Profit, lead technician at Auburn Riverside Theatre, is
at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. Profit worked
with the arts commission operating sound for its summer concert series and at the
City's Fourth of July Festival.
Norman received confirmation of her appointment to the Cultural Development
Authority (CDA) of King County's Arts Commission. Nancy Colson, Auburn
Symphony board president, will serve on the CDA's board.
There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. The next regular meeting
is Monday, March 10, 4:30 p.m. in the new city council conference room in the
Mayor's office at City Hall, 25 West Main St.