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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_03.17.2015Minutes of the meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas March 17, 2015 The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 211 of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8t" Street MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Shana Nichols, Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Liz Stewart and Melissa Waggoner STAFF PRESENT: Dana Hendrix, Eric Lashley, Lawren Weiss Chair Sensabaugh called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Regular Session A. Citizens who wish to address the board. — None were present. B. Announcements of upcoming events. — Liz Stewart announced that the Georgetown Symphony Society's Season Finale will take place on Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. at the Klett Center. Dana Hendrix presented a layout to the Board of the new arts.georgetown.org website. Hendrix announced that the GHS Jazz Band will perform in the library lobby April 19, from 2- 4p.m. and the Sun City Photography Club will fill the library's galleries during April. C. Introduction of new board member Steven Harris. —Eric Lashley. Steven Harris was not in attendance for the March meeting, so an introduction was not necessary. D. Consideration and approval of the minutes of the February 24, 2015 Arts & Culture Board meeting. — Melissa Waggoner moved to approve the minutes as distributed. Shana Nichols seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. E. Election of Vice Chair and Secretary. — Nichols made the motion to elect Melissa Waggoner as Vice Chair and Liz Stewart as Secretary. Stewart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. F. Report from Georgetown Art Works regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center during the month of February. —Eric Lashley. The board reviewed February's monthly report provided by Georgetown Art Works (attached to these minutes). Lashley reported that he sent a letter to Georgetown Art Works, per the board's request at last month's meeting, regarding grant funds from fiscal year 2013-2014. Lashley noted that Georgetown Art Works had since made the designated purchases. Georgetown Art Center's April exhibit will feature recycle* materials as works of art. G. Report on mural project. —Eric Lashley. Lashley presented the Board with a Call to Artists draft (attached to these minutes) for mural proposals on a building located at 711 S. Main Street. Discussion followed regarding the mural requirements. The board was agreeable to the conditions of the draft, so Lashley will send it out for advertising. H. Report on memberships to Americans for the Arts and Texans for the Arts. — Dana Mendrix. Dana Hendrix reported that she purchased organizational memberships for the Arts & Culture Board to Americans for the Arts and Texans for the Arts. Hendrix passed around membership information (attached to these minutes) from the Americans for the Arts'website. 0 0 1 budget. — Lawren Weiss, Eric Lashley. Lawren Weiss reported expenses for the previous month: $150 to Americans for the Arts for organizational membership, $100 to Texans for the Arts for organizational membership, $104 to Roberts Printing for Arts & Culture Board letterhead, $2-10 to Ideal Signs for Art Center banner for Quilt exhibit and $8.25 to GTX Awards for a new board member name tag. Consideration of dates of coming meetings., —Eric Lashley, The next Arts & Culture Board meeting will be April 21, 2015 meeting. Liz te rt, Secretary 1Z orfr February 2015 r1Monthly Report bigf v" Prepared by Georgetown Art Works • partnership with Cordovan•• - 2 new students added in February Workshops a Classes • Brushes a Bottles !—off it's 2015 classes with ' largestgroup of 14 Launched• MembersStudio ! per month on Thursdays — both sessions full Exhibit Art & Gift Shop Sales, Memberships, e'. Donation Activity Exhibit Art Sales III '' s:n 11 ►` ►I's 1i +WJ III • lO 01 � IS Donations s Sponsorships me I li Financial Update: P&L Statement — February 2015 Income Expenses Net Income: February= YTD = February 2015 Monthly Report Prepared by Georgetown Art Works I HIT a-UPTOT Un- February was light for events but very busy securing future events, 2016 exhibit schedule, artist talks, lectures workshops and collaborative activities with Georgetown Heritage Society and Williamson Museum. Actives kick up in March and fund raising efforts step up with our new Fund Raising committee meeting fo the first time. GAC participates in time. Membership mailil g it renewals going out and approachin local businesses for business partne donations. I great opportunity to showcase the art center and participate in a downtown event. z; 2014 Expenses & Income Prepared by Georgetown Art Works Total! Income = $81.$706.75 Total 2014 Expenses =r� ...,� x . �...; Total 014 Pro2fit/Loss DRAFT Call to Artists: Mural Proiect Project: Mural — 711 S. Main St. The City of Georgetown's Arts and Culture Board is issuing a call for artist proposals for a mural to be located on the rear wall of 711 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX. Mural Details: The goal of the mural is to provide a piece of public art of interest to residents and visitors to the downtown of Georgetown. ® The mural will be approximately 23 X 15 ft. (please see photo). ® The exterior wall is stucco. ® The mural should include the metal gutters, air conditioning unit, door, pipes, vent, and meters. The address "711" is required to be on the door. The mural can incorporate the number 711 on the door or should leave space to accommodate the address. ® The owner is open to ideas from artist, but prefers bright colors and a mural with a narrative. The owner does not want a mural consisting of just geometrical shapes. ® The wall contains two windows. The owner is open to proposals incorporating the windows or covering the windows in some fashion. ® Special note: The building is the oldest building on the historic downtown square. However, the owner isn't requiring the mural refer to the history of the building or Georgetown in particular. • There is no application fee. Proposal Deadline: 5:00 P.M. Friday, April 24, 2015 E-mail proposals to: lawren.weiss@georgetown.org Stipend: Artist will receive $3,000 stipend. Initial Payment: 50% of the stipend will be paid within two weeks of a signed letter of agreement. 50% of the stipend will be paid upon completion of the mural. Additional requirements: Artist shall be responsible for preparation of the surface to ensure strong adhesion for durability and longevity. This may include a primer and other preparation necessary for the optimum bond of the paint to the wall. Two applications (two coats) of Anti-Graffiti/ultraviolet protective coating must be applied on the surface and top of the finished art that will provide resistance to vandalism and the weather. The mural must be approved by Eric Lashley, Library Director, before this protective coating is applied. Selection- ® The artist will be selected by members of the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board and the owner of 711 S. Main St., Georgetown, TX 78626. The Board and owner will select a proposal they feel fits the building and will provide a piece of public art of interest to residents and visitors to downtown Georgetown. Submissions must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24, 2015. Send electronic submissions to Lawren Weiss at Lawren.weiss@georgetown.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Eric P. Lashley at 512-930-3551 or eric.lashley@georgetown.org. 2/18/2015 For Organizations I Americans for the Arts Americans for the Ards Arts Action Fund National Arts marketing Protect pARTnership Movement Animating Democracy M T An Organizational Membership with Americans for the Arts is ideal for local arts agencies and service organizations as well as their staff or board members. With this option, your organization holds the membership and you and a number of your colleagues (depending on the membership level you choose) can be among the designated staff members receiving benefits. Be a part of a national dialogue of more than 1,400 local arts agencies and service organizations. 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See below for more information about our three Premium levels. http:/A,vww.americansforthearts.org/becom e-a-mern ber/for-organizatii ons#standard 3/8 I presents The Round Rock Symphony Orchestra Stefan Sanders, Conductor Anton Nel, Piano February 15, 2015 Klett Center for the Performing Arts Georgetown, Texas This concert partially underwritten by Anonymous The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board The Grant Family Fund Judy Belle and Bob Horick Ann and Jerry Pearson 6 RECLAIMED MATERIALS AS WORKS OF ART EXPERIENCE ART. GEORGETOWN ART CENTER 816 South Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 512.930.2583 GeorgetownArtCenter TX.org The Recycled exhibit brings together artists that use reclaimed material in their works of art. The works will cover a broad sprectrum, including everything from assembled found objects to unique and creative ways Featuring: that artists use recycled materials. Steve Brudniak Joinusforthefollowingevents: Virginia Fleck Saturday, April 18, 2015 -7 to 9 PM Jenn Hassin Artist Reception Free Karen Hawkins Sunday, April 19, 2015 -2 PM Barbara Irwin Artist Talk with Dana Younger Yuliya Lanina Dana Younger, is not exactly a native Texan, but he comes pretty close. Dana Peter Madden cofounded Black Mountain Art and Wells Mason later Blue Genie Art Industries, both Austin art fabrication businesses. John Sager Today, he manages the exhibit shop John Self at Texas Parks and Wildlife. Dana is Steve Wiman still an active partner in the Blue Genie Art Bazaar, an annual holiday art show Dana Younger now in its 15th year. Dana says, "whether it's making rubber molds, CAD models, or creative relationships, the excitement for me is in learning new materials, people, and ways of putting things together. " Dana took the "Best of Show" prize in the 2014 Art Hop Statewide Arts Competition, which is organized by Georgetown Art Works. 1111 EXPERIENCE ART. GEORGETOWN ART CENTER 816 South Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 512.930.2583 GeorgetownArtCenter TX.org .. QUILTERS, TEXTILE, MIXED MEDIA & FIBER ARTISTS 816 South Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 5129302583 GeorgetownArtCenter TX.org QUILTERS, TEXTILE, MIXED MEDIA & FIBER ARTISTS ART QUILTS MARCH 13 -APRIL 12, 2015 Featuring: Deidre Adams Highlands Ranch, CO Gary Anderson Georgetown, TX Linda Anderson La Mesa, CA Thom Atkins Santa Cruz, CA Jennifer Day Santa Fe, NM "Valerie Goodwin Tallahassee, FL Karen Kamenetzky Brattleboro, VT Ellie Kreneck FacadeVIII (Detail) ©Deidre Adams Lubbock, TX Susan Lenz The Art Ouilts exhibit features award-winning Columbia, SC quilters, textile, mixed media & fiber artists D,ane Nunez from across the USA These artist embrace Southf,e d, Ml the traditional aspects of quilting, but push the boundaries by not only creating their own textiles and free form qu ilting, but challenging the concept of what a quilt actually is. Join us for the following events: Thursday, March 19, 2015 -6:30 PM Lecture with Kathy Moore -Ouilter & Historian Free Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 7 to 9 PM Artist Reception Free 1111 EXPERIENCE ART. GEORGETOWN ART CENTER 816 South Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 5129302583 GeorgetownArtCenler TX.erg --