HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission - 03/14/2011 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER PRAIRIE ROOM
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ann Rorem, Chair; Farida Kathawalla, Vice Chair;
Tonja Bivins, Gina King, Elizabeth Petry-Lee, Julia
Ramos
STUDENT MEMBERS: Keegan Everett and Cameron Mingo
CITY STAFF: Laurie Obiazor, Recreation Services Manager
Lindsey Danhauser, Recreation Coordinator—Arts
Nicole White, TR & Special Events Coordinator
RECORDING SECRETARY: Katie Hood
I. ROLL CALL
Kathawalla called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Tonja Bivins arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Elizabeth Petry-Lee arrived at 7:20 p.m. Cameron Mingo was absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Grant writing initiative was added to VIL Old Business.
MOTION: King moved to approve the Agenda as corrected, seconded by Kathawalla.
Motion carried 4-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —February 7, 2011
MOTION: Ramos moved to approve the February 7, 2011 minutes as amended,
seconded by King. Motion carried 4-0.
IV. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS AND COMMUNITY BAND
A. The Philadelphia Story—March 11 —20
Danhauser said the show will be March 11, 12, and 18 at 7:30 p.m and March 13
and 20 at 2:00 p.m.
V. ART CENTER
A. Spring Open House— Sunday, May 22 from 2-4 pm
Danhauser invited all Arts & Culture Commission members to attend.
VI. PETITIONS, REOUETS AND COMMUNICATION
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Grant Writing Inititive
Danhauser said the grant will be resubmitted at the end of March.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Arts in the Park Jury Process
Danhauser said Commission members who have submitted art are not allowed to
participate in the jury. Jury members voted on each of the artists. Ann Rorem and
Farida Kathawalla did not participate in the voting or discussion.
Tonja Bivins arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Petry-Lee arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Artists 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31,
32, 33, 34, 37, 38, and 39 were accepted for Arts in the Park.
Artists 4, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 25, 27, 30, 35, 36, 40, and 41 were not approved for
Arts in the Park.
IX. REPORTS OF STAFF AND COMMISSIONERS
A. Jewelry Fundraising Event at the Art Center-Thursday, March 24 from 6-9 pm
Rorem said tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The beads were
donated by an Eden Prairie artist. The money goes the Friends of the Art Center
fund. The event will be from 6:30-9 pm.
B. EP Foundation Grant for Staging-Due Friday, March 25
The grant would be used for applying for portable staging.
X. NEXT MEETING
Petry-Lee was thanked for her time on the Commission. It was Petry-Lee's last meeting.
Next Meeting -Monday, April 11, City Center at 7 pm
Board & Commission Banquet-May 11, 2011
XI. ADJOURNMERNT
MOTION: Bivins moved, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting. Kathawalla
adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.