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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission - 07/20/2009 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MONDAY,JULY 20, 2009 7:00 P.M., PRAIRIE ROOM Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ann Rorem, Chair; Farida Kathawalla, Vice Chair; Ana Armstrong, Steve Mosow, Heather Olson, Elizabeth Petry-Lee, Julia Ramos CITY STAFF: Laurie Obiazor, Recreation Manager Lindsey Danhauser, Recreation Coordinator- Arts RECORDING SECRETARY: Katie Hood I. ROLL CALL Rorem called the meeting to order 7:10 p.m. Armstrong was absent. Kathawalla arrived at 7:20 p.m. FYI: Student Commissioners Fall Term (Sept-Dec) —Eric Wiig and Renee Roden. The students will begin in September 2009. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Mosow moved to approve, the Agenda, seconded by Olson. Motion carried 5-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2009 MEETING • In section X. Reports of Staff and Commissioners C. Art on City Walls, the following was changed. o The Changed "and thought the Commission had a say in the type of art that was going to be placed there." To "and thought the Commission would be asked to have a say in the type of art". o Changed "art on private property" to "art selected for commercial private property". o Changed "What is the story of the art at Windsor?" to "What is the significance of the art at Windsor?" MOTION: Petry-Lee moved to approve the June 8, 2009 minutes, as corrected, seconded by Olson. Motion carried 5-0. IV. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS and COMMUNITY BAND UPDATE Kathawalla arrived at 7:20 p.m.. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES July 20, 2009 Page 2 A. SUMMER MUSICAL—PETER PAN RECAP Danhauser said the summer musical was a big success with over 4000 people seeing the show. The guests donated $3200 to see the show, which was a lower amount than anticipated. There has been discussion about having an actor talk prior to the performance to try to entice people in to donating money or donating more money. Ramos suggested having a sign and a donation bucket near an entrance instead of having an actor speak. Having a sign would make it easier for people with children, who may arrive late and miss the collection. Petry-Lee suggested having an actor at the donation box because people may be more willing to donate with an actor there. Olson suggested including the statement donation suggested on the publicity for the show. B. CHILDREN'S THEATRE WORKSHOP - SNOW WHITE Snow White will be on August 7 at 7 p.m., 8 at 2 and 7 p.m., and 9 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $5 for adults and children 16 years and up and $3 for children. C. A COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS Danhauser said the cost for One Acts will be $15 and will be on September 24, 25, and 26, October 2, 3, and 4. D. SUMMER PERFORMANCE UPDATES —JAZZ BAND & COMMUNITY BAND Danhauser said the Community Band will play at the Arboretum on July 25 and the Carver County Fair on August 8. V. ART CENTER A. UPDATE ON SUMMER PROGRAMS Danhauser said there are 262 registered for classes this summer. B. FALL PROGRAMMING Danhauser said there will be a lot of the same classes offered in the fall as were offered in the summer. There will be more classes offered on the days school isn't in session and over the winter holiday. There will be 2D and 3D study classes, a fabric art class, and jewelry classes for teens. Painting, clay, and fused glass classes have been added for adults. The Parks and Recreation brochure will be available in the middle of August. The Art Center can probably have a brochure eventually,but it is too expensive to have a separate one now. Rorem suggested having Art Center in the title on the Park and Recreation Cover, so everyone knows it is for the Art Center also. Olson asked about having an art academy. Olson said the art academy, for more dedicated students, is a weekly program throughout the school year and the kids can generally choose what they want to work on. Kathawalla said they can pay quarterly. Olson said the students apply by ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES July 20, 2009 Page 3 presenting their portfolio. Petry-Lee asked if a blog has been considered for the Art Center. Danhauser said she'd like one and Eden Prairie is trying out a Facebook page, so that could be another possibility for the Art Center. C. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Danhauser said there are 35 members. She would like to have 70 members and is hoping for more interested people this fall with the fall registration. D. BIRTHDAY PARTY PROGRAM Danhauser said there is now a birthday party program. The cost is $105 and there can be up to ten guests. Each additional guest will be $5. There are themes for the party including: o Clay Pot Creations o Clay Sculpture Creations o Jewelry o Mask Making o Art Books o Cards and Stationary o Make your own board game o Fabric Doodles The birthday parties are for children ages 4 and older. There is a $25 surcharge for people who don't live in the City. VI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. ARTIST NETWORK—NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6 PM, CITY CENTER The following are the goals for the Artist Network. 1. Bring new business to artists 2. Share opportunities 3. Advocate for art programming in Eden Prairie 4. Attract more artists to Eden Prairie 5. Develop opportunities to showcase the work of Eden Prairie Artists 6. Develop an audience for the arts 7. Put a listing of arts resources on the internet ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES July 20, 2009 Page 4 Rorem said the goals will be added to the future Artist Network meetings. The next Artist Network will include a 60 minute portrait and the discussion will be about bringing new business to artists. B. ART CRAWL— SEPTEMBER 26 & 27 Danhauser said there were 17 submissions. The jury picked 15 of the submissions. The selections were chosen by comparing artists with the same medium. Danhauser said the Art Center can host three artists. Danhauser said it was unfortunate there were no glass artists or potters. Kathawalla said she knows a potter in Edina. Danhauser said it is fine if the artist is out of the City,but she would need to know by the end of the week if they were interested. At the Art Center, there will be a tent with information and class brochures. Ramos asked about the concern for the dates chosen for the Art Crawl, which overlap with a religious holiday. The holiday is the holiest Jewish holiday of the Jewish holidays. Danhauser said the Human Rights and Diversity Commission doesn't meet during the summer and then they will need to go to the City Council with their recommendation. Ramos said she is unable to participate due to the dates chosen for the Art Crawl. Ramos said she hopes in the future religious holidays are considered for the planning of events. C. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL—SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 FROM 3 PM TO 8:30 PM, STARING LAKE PARK Danhauser said there are enough food vendors and Qdoba will be feeding the volunteers. Ramos said she went to a dance festival in St. Paul and there were a large amount of local groups and the festival may be a good resource for dancers. D. WINDSOR PLAZA ART PROJECT UPDATE Danhauser said Neal had concern about having another step for builders to go through regarding the selection of art on private commercial property. Danhauser said the art at Windsor Plaza is about the redevelopment of building materials. Rorem said she will review the meeting with Janet concerning what was said about the Art& Culture Commission's involvement in choosing the Art on private commercial property. Rorem will talk about it at the next meeting. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. EDEN PRAIRIE RESIDENTS GUIDE—ARTIST RESOURCE DIRECTORY Danhauser said the deadline was in June, so everything had to be submitted very quickly this year. People could have been missed during the review process. Ramos said she should have been in the directory and asked if she could still be added. Danhauser said people can't be added at this point because everything has ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES July 20, 2009 Page 5 been submitted. Danhauser said she'd like to have an online version where the directory could be updated as needed. IX. REPORTS OF STAFF AND COMMISSIONERS A. ART ON CITY WALLS Danhauser said there are two photographers and a painter for July. Bonnie Langenfeld will be the artist for August. B. 2010/2011 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE ARTS AND ART CENTER Danhauser said the budgets were due and the increase was zero percent for next year. FYI: ART CRAWL FYI: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FYI: SNOW WHITE FYI: RILEY-JACQUES BARN TWILIGHT SPECIAL Danhauser said there were 91 people at the Twilight Special on July 18. The next Riley- Jacques Barn Twilight Special will be on Saturday, August 22. X. ADJOURNMERNT MOTION: Mosow moved, seconded by Petry-Lee to adjourn the meeting. Rorem adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.