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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission - 09/13/2010 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER PRAIRIE ROOM 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ann Rorem, Chair; Farida Kathawalla, Vice Chair; Ana Armstrong, Gina King, Tonja Bivins, Elizabeth Petry-Lee, Julia Ramos CITY STAFF: Laurie Obiazor, Recreation Services Manager Lindsey Danhauser, Recreation Coordinator—Arts RECORDING SECRETARY: Katie Hood I. ROLL CALL Rorem called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. A. Welcome New Student Members —Keegan & Cameron II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Ramos moved to approve the Agenda, seconded by King. Motion carried 5- 0. Everett arrived at 7:16 pm. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —JUNE 14, 2010 MOTION: Petry-Lee moved to approve the June 14, 2010 minutes, seconded by Armstrong. Motion carried 5-0. IV. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS AND COMMUNITY BAND A. A Collection of One Acts — Sept 24-25 & Oct 1-2 7:30 pm& Oct 3 at 2 pm The shows are: • For One Day, Mornin' • Son o'Mine, WASP • Storms, Sheets and Show Tunes • Back to Normal • Post-its (Notes on a Marriage) B. Winter Theatre—Philadelphia Story—2nd & 3rd weekend in March 2011 The summer musical is Bye Bye Birdie on June 17 — 19 and June 23 —26. C. Community Band—Rehearsal Start September 3- for Fall Season D. Share the Warmth Concert—December 19, 2 pm at EPHS Auditorium ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2010 Page 2 V. ART CENTER A. Facility Improvements —New Entry Sidewalk Obiazor said the sidewalk was replaced because it was a tripping concern. Obiazor said pottery wheels and an art hanging system are additional future improvements. The hanging art system would be for exhibiting art on a rotating basis. B. Summer Programming Recap Obiazor said there were about 300 students in classes from June 21 —August 27. The increase in classes was mostly due to interest in the clay classes. In addition, there was more variety of classes this summer. C. Summer Open Studio Recap None. D. Summer Birthday Party Recap Obiazor said there have been 60 birthday parties year to date. The parties are $150 per birthday person. The parties have brought a lot of children into the Art Center. Now there are birthday party magnets given out at the parties. Regarding the birthday party brochures, Petry-Lee said it could be helpful to have some variety in the pictures and the types of activities to show the parties can be for boys and adults. Obiazor said every City staff person now has a digital camera to take pictures at events. Ramos said there was a contest at Hennepin County libraries this summer for a short movies, essays, and photography. Ramos said the City should look into hosting this type of contest. Ramos said the Art Center website should be improved as well. It takes a very long time to find the classes an individual may be signed up for. Obiazor said the City is looking to improve the whole website. Ramos said the Art Center webpage could link to a website location to find the Art Center classes. E. Fall Programming The fall programming consists of: • Art Glass Wind Chime • Watercolor Lunch and Learn • Children's Illustration Classes • Fused Plastic Lunch Bags • Free Hand Sketching and Drawing for Teens ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2010 Page 3 VI. PETITIONS, REOUETS AND COMMUNICATION None. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Subcommittee for the Development of Criteria for Public Art—Availability & Scheduling Obiazor said the goal of the subcommittee is to develop suggested criteria for placement of public art. The subcommittee would provide input and suggestions for art in public and private development. B. International Festival Recap Kathawalla said the International Festival was not as successful as in the past. The vendors said it wasn't worthwhile. Kathawalla said she thinks August isn't a good time of the year for people attending the festival and the date should be changed. The end of May or just before school starts could be good times. Ramos said May can be bad weather. Petry-Lee suggested the middle of September. Obiazor said the festival could be the kickoff to the concert series. Instead of one concert, there could be a whole day of events. Bivins showed a YouTube video on the International Festival. The YouTube video is named International Festival 2010 PSA. The International Festival involved a variety of activities. • Somali Soccer Tournament • Cricket Demonstration • Free children's art activities • Live music entertainment • Dance competition with Salsa Del Soul • Craft, cultural, and service organization vendor booths. Bivins said the amount of publicity should be addressed for future festivals. Obiazor said new billboard signs were approved for all major events. The signs can be put up for ten days prior to an event. August is a difficult time of year and would like to find a way for the event to work. Kathawalla asked who actually completed the survey. She received much less favorable results than the survey shows. Bivins asked if there are follow up meetings for the International Festival. She said there wasn't a follow up meeting for this year's festival. Bivins said there shouldn't only be a one day event and diversity should be brought into every activity. The City needs to think about diversity and inclusion for all events. Kathawalla said the event used to be called Diversity on the Prairie. Ramos said it would be nice to have diversity within all of the programming. Obiazor said there are some things to consider with including diversity in the concert series. • Do you incorporate diversity suddenly and do it by actions. • You can build awareness by exposure. • There could be ethnic food matching the music. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2010 Page 4 Kathawalla said it may be difficult to have vendors to match the music, but she likes the idea. Ramos said they should try to have a halal vendor. Kathawalla said the years the International Festival had 2 stages were very exciting. It is more work,but it was exciting. Ramos said that may be part of the attendance decrease. If there were parents and families attending to see their children perform, they may not be attending anymore. Petry-Lee asked if the location could be changed to Purgatory Creek. There could be more support from Southwest Station for food. Many people would maybe walk across the street to get food. Flyers could advertize at Southwest Station. The visibility may help with attendance. The name should be considered to be changed to Community Festival. Kathawalla said the following should be considered for the International Festival. • Change the name to Eden Prairie Community Festival • Look into different locations (maybe Purgatory Creek) • Change the date to May or September 2011. Kathawalla would like September more. C. Sunbonnet Day Recap Obiazor said there were about 300 people at Sunbonnet Day this year. This event is the one cultural event at the Riley Jacques home. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Art Center Quarterly Newsletter—Proposed implementation Fall 2010 (FYI) IX. REPORTS OF STAFF AND COMMISSIONERS A. Art Crawl Update The Art Crawl is on September 25 from 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and September 26 from noon — 5:00 p.m.. A pre Art Crawl event will be held on Friday, September 17 at the Flagship Salon. The event is $10. The event gives the community a chance to see other artists work. The art is available to be purchased. The funds go to Friends of the Eden Prairie Art Center. Rorem said about$2000 was raised at the bistro event. B. Artist Network Meeting — September 14, 7 pm Art Center Rorem said there will be an artist network meeting in December 2010. C. 2011 Arts in the Park—Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. —5 p.m., Purgatory Creek Park D. Citywide Open House— Saturday, October 9, 11 a.m. —2 p.m. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2010 Page 5 FYI: Art Crawl Map FYI: Artist Network Postcard FYI: A Collection of One Acts Postcard FYI: Sunbonnet Day Brochure FYI: Art Center Fall Program Offerings FYI: City-Wide Open House X. NEXT MEETING Next Meeting —Monday, October 11, Prairie Room at 7 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMERNT MOTION: Kathawalla moved, seconded by Ramos to adjourn the meeting. Rorem adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.