HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ARTAB_09.15.2015Notice of Meeting for the
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
September 15, 2015 at 4:30 PM
at Classroom 211, Second floor, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th St.
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized
by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Citizens wishing to address the board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other
than what was posted on the agenda.
B Announcements of upcoming arts and culture events. (Discussion)
C Consideration and approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2015 Arts & Culture Board meeting.
(Discussion, motion)
D Final report regarding the Georgetown Art Center Summer Camp scholarships given to Cordovan Art
School from the Arts & Culture Board. (Discussion) -Amanda Still, John Howell.
E Discussion about options for the 2nd floor of Georgetown Art Center. - Eric Lashley (Discussion)
F Consideration and possible action on proposed Arts & Culture Board's budget for FY 2015-2016.
(Discussion, motion) -Eric Lashley
G Report and possible action regarding the expenditure of funds from the Arts & Culture Board budget.
(Discussion, motion) -Lawren Weiss, Eric Lashley
H Report from Georgetown Art Works regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center during the month
of August. (Discussion) -Eric Lashley
I Consideration and possible action to approve Georgetown Art Works' request to place sculptures on City
owned sidewalks. (Discussion, motion) - Eric Lashley
J Discussion regarding handout on data collection for arts & culture. (Discussion) - Dana Hendrix
K Consideration and possible action to write a letter of support for a local nonprofit organization that wishes to
apply for a Texas Commission on the Arts grant. (Discussion, motion) -Eric Lashley
L Consideration of dates of future meetings. (Discussion)
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Citizens wishing to address the board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on
items other than what was posted on the agenda.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Announcements of upcoming arts and culture events. (Discussion)
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2015 Arts & Culture Board meeting.
(Discussion, motion)
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes August 2015 Backup Material
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Minutes of the meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 18, 2015
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Friends Room of
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Steve Harris, Shana Nichols, Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Liz
Stewart, Amanda Still and Melissa Waggoner
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley, Dana Hendrix, Lawren Weiss
Chair Sensabaugh called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Regular Session
A. Citizens who wish to address the board. – None were present.
B. Announcements of upcoming events. – Liz Stewart announced that season tickets are now
available for purchase to the Georgetown Symphony Society concerts for the 2015 -2016
season.
Eric Lashley announced that Shelly Hargrove, with the Main Street Program, is inviting the Arts
& Culture Board to attend this year’s Road Trip. The Road Trip will venture to Fort Worth,
October 23-24, to explore the city’s arts & culture venues. The trip will also allow for
participants to meet with arts & culture organizers in the area. Lashley asked the board
members to let him know if they’re interested in attending.
Lashley reported that he and Dana had attended the monthly cultural district l unch. The big
news from that meeting was that Laura Sewell is the new Sarofim School of Fine Arts
Manager. She will be the main point person from Southwestern University regarding fine arts.
C. Consideration and approval of the minutes of the July 21, 2015 Arts & Culture Board meeting.
Steve Harris moved to approve the minutes as distributed. Stewart seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
D. Report on the Austin Monthly insert. – Dana Hendrix, Eric Lashley. Dana Hendrix expressed
her thanks to Amanda Still and Diane Gaume for working so hard on this project. Hendrix
brought a copy of the insert, which contains over 100 events, a map - created by Nick Ramos,
and beautiful cover art- by Leslie Kell. The board had the opportunity to flip through the 40
page insert that will be featured in Austin Monthly’s October issue.
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E. Report and possible action regarding the expenditure of funds from the Arts & Culture board
budget. – Lawren Weiss reported expenditures from the previous month: $50 to Ideal Signs for
before and after images of the mural building on 711 Main St., $64.84 to HEB for supplies for
Joe Magnano’s mural reception.
Discussion moved to how to spend the remainder of this year’s budget money. Lashley
explained that because there weren’t as many ads sold as anticipated, the remainder of the
Arts & Culture budget funds needs to go towards paying for the Austin Monthly insert. After
much discussion regarding the funds, Stewart moved to spend remaining budget funds for FY
2014-2015 on the Arts & Culture insert in Austin Monthly. Amanda Still seconded the motion.
Motion passed, 5-2 (Anderson, Waggoner opposed).
F. Update regarding the Arts & Culture Board’s budget for FY 2015-16. – Eric Lashley. Lashley
asked the board to consider their goals for next year. He asked that the board consider
deciding on one large project. That way, if they decide to apply for a grant, the Board will
already have a project in mind to use the funds towards. Lashley also asked the Board to
consider how they wish to categorize funds for next year, and bring ideas t o September’s
meeting. Board members asked Lashley to create an estimated budget for a potential artist in
residency space.
G. Review of the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Ordinance. – Eric Lashley. Lashley asked the
board to review the City of Georgetown Sidewalk Ordinance. He explained that any sculptures
displayed on City property must be approved by the Arts & Culture Board. Lashley notified the
board of Georgetown Art Work’s plan to have the December & January exhibit pieces
displayed in front of Georgetown Art Center, as well as on the splash pad. In order to do this,
Georgetown Art Works must submit a proposal to the Arts & Culture board for approval.
H. Report from Georgetown Art Works regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center
during the month of July. –Eric Lashley. A report was not provided this month.
I. Discussion about options for the 2nd floor of Georgetown Art Center. –Eric Lashley. During
item F, Board members requested that Lashley create an estimated budget for potential artist -
in-residency space for the second floor of the Georgetown Art Center. This will allow Board
members to create an appropriate budget for next fiscal year.
J. Discussion of future data collection related to arts and culture. – Dana Hendrix. Hendrix
passed out a spreadsheet (attached to these minutes) and asked board members to select the
top 10 items they believe are priorities in data collection. Consider data collections for the
cultural district as a whole, as well as for individual non-profits. What data can best
demonstrate the impact of the arts & culture in Georgetown? Spreadsheets should be returned
to Hendrix at September’s meeting.
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K. Final report on 711 Main St. mural and artist reception. –Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that
the mural is complete and the artist reception on August 7 was well attended. Lashley reported
that just hours prior to the artist reception, he found out that Joe Magnano had been arrested
in 2014 for vandalism on the Prada Marfa sculpture in west Texas. He pled guilty, paid a fine,
and paid for the piece’s restoration. Lashley asked the board if, in the future, they would want
to look into the backgrounds of artists they select for various projects. Discussion ensued; no
motion was made.
L. Report on support letter from the Arts & Culture Board to HARC (Historic and Architectural
Review Commission) regarding the Palace theatre’s proposed children’s education center and
event space. Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that he did write a letter of support, on behalf of
the Board, for the Palace Theatre to present to HARC. Lashley explained that the Palace no
longer needs to get approval from HARC, so the letter was not presented.
M. Consideration of future meetings. – Eric Lashley. The next Arts & Culture Board meeting will
be September 15, 2015.
Chair Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Stewart, Secretary Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Final report regarding the Georgetown Art Center Summer Camp scholarships given to Cordovan
Art School from the Arts & Culture Board. (Discussion) -Amanda Still, John Howell.
ITEM SUMMARY:
John Howell of Cordovan Art School will present a final report to the board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Gratitude responses Backup Material
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Gratitude Responses from GAC summer camp scholarship students:
Winners family:
“Lindsey told this family about it. They are very excited and very grateful! Should be almost full now, right?
Dear John,
We were informed of the scholarships through The Rob Costello family, friends of ours. I homeschool my five children. I am a
single mom with very little income. This free art program will allow my children art education through eyes of another,
besides me. I think this is a benefit because I only have so much art experience and available art supplies. Some of my
children are very artistic, beyond my abilities, and can use more instruction. This program will allow them to see if art is
something they want to pursue and give us an idea of where to head for classes in the future.
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Sami Winners and family
Sir,
I was sent an email from the GISD about an opportunity for my children to attend an art cla ss at your institute this summer. I
have 2 middle aged girls who would love this experience. Both are very crafty at home and love all types of project
making. One is in art class at school and loves it.
My girls are Skylar Williams who is a student at Williams Elementary and Sierra Williams who is a student at Forbes Middle
School. I saw several of your classes that they would love. I saw the duct tape class in August and they have both had me
buying duct tape in the past so I know they would love to truly learn that art.
Please let me know what I would need to do to get them in your program.
Thanks,
Marsha Williams
512-630-5985
Raymond Votolato was the choir teacher who referred my granddaughter.
This has turned out to be a busy but great summer. After spending a month at her mother’s she returns to her father’s
household and has been super happy to know she is going to attend the Georgetown Art Center. It will teacher her skills that
she will be able to utilize for the rest of her long life. She will learn how to capture the best picture and therefore create
wonderful memories that she can cherish forever and pass on to her children and grandchildren.
Thank You so much for this great opportunity!
Minda Navarro, grandmother
Hi John,
My name is Shannon Reagan and I have a 9 year old daughter Sydney Reagan. Her art teacher, Laura Dominguez, contacted us
to recommend this program for Sydney. She said there was a scholarship available? We are interested in the scholarship and
the Jewelry Making art class during the week of August 17th through the 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00. She told us there were
only 24 spots available, so we understand if they have been filled. We think this class sounds pretty cool and if you do have a
scholarship opening, we would love to be considered.
Thank you,
Shannon Reagan
Hi John,
I got an email from Mr. V, about art classes, I wanted to see what I needed to do to register my daughter? She would be
interested in the anime class.
Thanks,
Telisita Martinez.
Thank you, John!
Just as an FYI, I am a member of the Gtown Art Center board, and I have been thrilled to see the increased enrollment in the
camps, this summer! I hope that we can continue to build our relationship with Cordovan and our youngest citizens, to expand
everyone's cultural horizons.
And, my kids are really looking forward to the camp! :-)
Rachael (versluys8@aol.com)
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion about options for the 2nd floor of Georgetown Art Center. - Eric Lashley (Discussion)
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action on proposed Arts & Culture Board's budget for FY 2015-2016.
(Discussion, motion) -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Report and possible action regarding the expenditure of funds from the Arts & Culture Board
budget. (Discussion, motion) -Lawren Weiss, Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Budget report- August 2015 Backup Material
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Date Item Amount Balance
Opening Balance 49,625.00
10/16/2014 plaques for Tour sculptures (GTX Awds)30.00 49,595.00
10/16/2014 sculpture honorarium Pokey Park x2 600.00 48,995.00
10/21/2014 Community Impact ad (1/3 share)1,116.66 47,878.34
11/5/2014 Letters of Sacrifice memorial- Jenn Hassin 1,200.00 46,678.34
11/18/2014 sculpture honorarium Terry Tunes x3 900.00 45,778.34
12/4/2014 Wilco Sun ad- Call for grant proposals 290.75 45,487.59
12/8/2014 sculpture honorarium Michael Epps x2 600.00 44,887.59
12/18/2014 plaques for Michael Epps sculptures (GTX Awds)25.50 44,862.09 Art Center expenses
12/22/2014 invoice-Letters of Sacrifice promo materials 800.00 44,062.09 ($3,000 budgeted)
1/28/2015 TCA Conference Eric Lashley 45.00 44,017.09 Marketing/promo
2/12/2015 Invoice- Art center banners OPEN and KUMBH MELA 420.00 43,597.09 ($10,000 budgeted)
2/13/2015 Americans for the Arts membership 150.00 43,447.09 Public art/Sculp Tour
2/19/2015 grant to East View High School Band 500.00 42,947.09 ($15,000 budgeted)
2/19/2015 grant to EVHS Percussion Ensemble 1,000.00 41,947.09 Scholarships & Grants
2/19/2015 grant to Georgetown Art Works 2,500.00 39,447.09 ($20,000 budgeted)
2/19/2015 grant to Georgetown Festival of the Arts 2,500.00 36,947.09 Training & Administration
2/19/2015 grant to GHS Jazz Program 2,500.00 34,447.09 ($2,000 budgeted)
2/19/2015 grant to Georgetown Symphony Society 2,500.00 31,947.09
2/19/2015 grant to Palace Theatre 2,500.00 29,447.09
2/19/2015 grant to SU NATIVE 1,500.00 27,947.09
2/19/2015 grant to Williamson County Symphony Orchestra 2,000.00 25,947.09
2/19/2015 grant to Williamson Museum 2,500.00 23,447.09
2/20/2015 Texans for the Arts membership 100.00 23,347.09
2/23/2015 500 sheets-letterhead from Roberts Printing 104.00 23,243.09
3/10/2015 Art Center Banner for Quilt exhibit 210.00 23,033.09
3/13/2015 Name tag for Steven Harris from GTX Awards 8.25 23,024.84
5/18/2015 Wilco Sun ad- Call to artists for 711 Main Mural 221.52 22,803.32
5/20/2015 Southwest airlines- DH AFTA Convention 563.00 22,240.32
5/20/2015 Americans for the Arts- Convention fee 500.00 21,740.32
6/1/2015 Business lunch @ 600 Degrees w/ Joe Magnano 25.57 21,714.75
6/11/2015 Per diem- DH AFTA Convention 168.00 21,546.75
Arts & Culture Board Expenses FY 2014-15 Account # 100-5-0210-51-335
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6/11/2015 GO Airport Express- Airport pick-up:DH AFTA Conv.25.00 21,521.75
6/13/2015 Hyatt Regency Chicago- DH AFTA Convention 693.00 20,828.75
6/14/2015 GO Airport Express-Airport drop-off:DH AFTA Conv.23.00 20,805.75
6/14/2015 ABIA parking- DH AFTA Convention 28.00 20,777.75
6/17/2015 Precita Eyes for Sheercoat Varnish- 2 gallons 230.95 20,546.80
6/19/2015 Home Depot- mural supples 289.66 20,257.14
6/22/2015 Nova Color for mural paint 353.23 19,903.91
6/23/2015 TSOS- Prize money for annual summer show 1800.00 18,103.91
7/6/2015 Joseph Magnano- reimbursement-mural matls 176.61 17,927.30
7/7/2015 Austin Monthly- Arts insert- Oct. issue PO#3503784 7000.00 10,927.30
7/15/2015 Cordovan Art School for 18 GAC summer camps 3000.00 7,927.30
7/20/2015 Joseph Magnano- artist stipend for 711 mural 3000.00 4,927.30
8/7/2015 HEB- Magnano reception 64.84 4,862.46
8/7/2015 Ideal Signs- 2 coroplast signs, before & after mural 50.00 4,812.46
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Report from Georgetown Art Works regarding the operation of the Georgetown Art Center during
the month of August. (Discussion) -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve Georgetown Art Works' request to place sculptures
on City owned sidewalks. (Discussion, motion) - Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Request Backup Material
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Proposed Sculpture for Art Center Splash Pad and Sidewalk
Georgetown Art Works would like to have permission to temporarily install four sculptures by
Peter Mangan on the splash pad and on the sidewalk in front of the Georgetown Art Center
from November to February. Three of the sculptures are completed (see photographs) and one
is being produced at this time (see sketch).
Peter Mangan- Statement/Bio
From early childhood I’ve been able to express myself visually. Creating artwork enables me to
use both planning and intuition to make objects that communicate to others. The struggle with
ideas, materials, and tools is a constant challenge. It is rewarding to bring something original
into the world and see how people respond.
I received a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978. A move to San Francisco in 1979
expanded my artistic awareness by having access to the city’s museums and vibrant gallery
scene. In 1987, I received an MFA degree in Sculpture from San Jose State University. I lived
and worked as an artist in the Bay Area for 35 years. For 16 of those years, I split my time
between S.F. and Texas. Since March of 2014, my wife and I are happy to be full-time Texans
again.
Metals and glass are my primary media. The solid strength of meta l is a good contrast to the
delicate transparency of glass. Both old and new techniques are utilized, from plasma cutting
and blacksmithing to computer controlled kilns and medieval glass painting methods. My
artwork has been shown and collected in the U.S.A., Europe, and Japan.
My current focus in art explores the human figure. A basic silhouette is a starting point we can
all relate to. What makes up the interior of a person: the memories, humor, quirks, faults, and
emotions? What of the external environment: relationships, possessions, location, time, and
obstacles? These are concepts I am exploring through sculpture.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion regarding handout on data collection for arts & culture. (Discussion) - Dana Hendrix
ITEM SUMMARY:
During August's meeting, Hendrix asked that board members prioritize the top 10 items for data
collection on the handout she gave to each member. The handout is to be returned to Hendrix
during this item and if they wish, provide feedback.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to write a letter of support for a local nonprofit organization that
wishes to apply for a Texas Commission on the Arts grant. (Discussion, motion) -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
September 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration of dates of future meetings. (Discussion)
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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