HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_01.16.2024Minutes of the
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday,. January 16, 2024
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Advisory Board met on Tuesday, January 10.2024 at4:30pM at City
Hall, 808 Marting Luther King Jr. Street.
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The following Members were inattendance:
Present were: Timothy Flenmin0, Jmsmom K8murarSobhani, Norma J Clark, Karen Turoin, David
Valdez, Stacy M Reed, Jaheer T Jones
Jessica & Jaher arrived at4:35pmand Norma at 4:37pm
1. Regular Session
1.A Call toorder
CaUtoonder-OavdVa|dez,BoardChair
4:31 pm
1.13 Arts & Culture Announcements
Announcements ' David Valdez, Board Chair
• David has pieces being shown inThe Griffin Museum DfPhotography |n
Massachusetts.
w^ Karen listed several upcoming shows that will beatthe Palace Theater. You can
visit the Palace's website to see the dates and times of the upcoming shows.
m° Jessica announced that some GISD students won the Regional Scholastic Arte and
Writing Awards and will advance tothe National Competition.
1.0 Approval of minutes
Consideration and approval of the November 14, 2023 minutes - David Valdez - Board
Chair
Moved byStacy K4Reed; seconded bvKaren ETuro|nto Approve.
Motion Approved: 6'O
Voting For: Karen ETurp|n.Timothy VVFleming, Jessica MeurerSobhani. David Valdez,
Stacy M Reed, Jaheer T Jones
Voting Against: None
Consideration and possible action to endorse the acceptance of art donation from
Texas Society of Sculptors to Georgetown Public Library, Gwaihir - Amanda Still, Arts
and Culture Coordinator
Moved by Timothy W Fleming; seconded by Stacy M Reed to Approve the acceptance of
art donation from the Texas Society of Sculptors to the Georgetown Public Library..
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Timothy W Fleming, Jessica Meurer Sobhani, Karen E Turpin, David Valdez,
Stacy M Reed, Jaheer T Jones
VotingAgainst: None
. MENIMMIROM
Consideration of GISD student mural presentation and possible action to approve the
proposed design for the 4th mural installation - Amanda Still, Arts and Culture
Coordinator
Moved by Jessica Meurer Sobhani; seconded by Timothy W Fleming to Approve the
proposed design presented by the students and faculty from Wolf Ranch Elementary
School..
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Timothy W Fleming, Jessica Meurer Sobhani, Norma J Clark, Karen E Turpin,
David Valdez, Stacy M Reed, Jaheer T Jones
Voting Against: None
1.1' 2024 Round I Grants
Consideration and possible action to award the 2024 Round I Arts and Culture Grants
Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator
David recused himself at 5:15pm and rejoined at 5:18pm.
Moved by Karen E Turpin; seconded by Jaheer T Jones to Approve 1 st round of grants
as recommended by staff..
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Timothy W Fleming, Jessica Meurer Sobhani, Norma J Clark, Karen E Turpin,
Stacy M Reed, Jaheer T Jones
VotingAgainst: None
1.G Coordinator report
Presentation of Arts & Culture Coordinator Report - Amanda Still, Arts& Culture
Program Manager
Amanda presented her report to the board.
Moved by Karen E Turpin; seconded by Norma J Clark to Adjourn 5:26pm.
Motion Adjourn: 7 - 0
Voting For: Timothy W Fleming, Jessica Meurer Sobhani, Norma J Clark, Karen E Turpin,
David Valdez, Stacy M Reed, Jaheer Tjones
Voting Against: None
Artist Reception
Artist reception for the City Hall Gallery after the board meeting. The Arts & Culture Advisory
Board is invited. No official action will be taken.