HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_01.17.2017Minutes of the meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 17, 2017
The Arts and Culture Board will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 211 of
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Jane Estes, Laura Sewell, Carol Watson and Linda Wilde
ABSENT: Tim Fleming, Betty Ann Sensabaugh
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director, Dana Hendrix- Fine Arts Librarian, Lawren Weiss -
Administrative Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT: Travis James- TXP, Inc. representative and Amanda Still- Citizen
Vice Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
A. Citizens wishinq to address the Board. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. As of the deadline, no
persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the November 15, 2016 Arts and
Culture Board meeting. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. Motion by Watson; second by Sewell
to approve the November 2016 minutes. Approved 5-0 (Fleming and Sensabaugh
absent).
C. Report on arts and culture Economic Impact Study. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
introduced Travis James with TXP, Inc. who is the consultant working with City staff to conduct
the arts and culture economic impact study. The study will measure 10 categories: Visual arts,
performing arts, education, video/motion picture, non-profit arts & culture organizations, live
music, retail companies for art supplies, festivals, marketing, and public/for rent performing arts
spaces. James discussed 5 focus areas with the Board: downtown, tourism, non-profit arts,
artists and education. Surveys must go out soon in order to compile results and present to City
Council by deadline. TXP will create two online surveys with 10 questions each. No action
required.
D. Report on Creative Georgetown event. —Dana Hendrix, Fine Arts Librarian. February 11, 2017
Creative Georgetown will take place in library's meeting rooms. Hendrix discussed the event
schedule and presenters and invited all board members to attend. There will be an opportunity
for participants to take surveys for the Economic Impact Study during the event. No action
required.
E. Report on Georgetown Art Works Advisory Board, and Arts Advocacy Day. —Jane Estes, board
member. Estes reported that Georgetown Art Works created an advisory board that will
provide support and structure to the organization, as well as define roles of the office assistant
hired by GAW.
Estes announced that February 9 is Arts Advocacy Day. Texans for the Arts will host an event
at the State Capitol. Tickets are $35 which includes a lunch and happy hour. Itinerary for the
day is online. No action required.
F. Consideration of future meeting dates. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. The next meeting will be
February 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm.
Vice Chair Anderson adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Watson, Secretary
Gary Aiade.-son, Vice Chair