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Lexington Council for the Arts
Minutes for Meeting of March 3, 2008
Room 111, Town Office Building
Present: Louise Cady-Fernandes; Sirarpi Heghinian Walzser;Jan Goplerud, Janet Post,
Secretary;Jonathan Cue; Jackie Hawkinson; Mary Trometer,Treasure; Zoe Perry Wood ( acting as
chair in Barbara’s absence).
Absent: Barbara Ciampa; Bill Janowitz; Myron Rosenblum
Guest: Christian Herold from the Munroe Art Center
Call to Order
Zoe Perry-Wood called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM
Secretary's Report
The minutes for the January ‘08 meeting were accepted.
Treasurer's Report
There is a balance of $ 13,123.98 in the treasury. The treasurer's report was accepted. We
have received the money from MCC. Janet will contact the Minuteman and let them know.
Grant Business:
See above.
New Business:
?Christian Herold’s Art Walk Update:
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A letter is going out to area retailers to invite them to participate in Art Walk for a $50 fee.
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Some of the events between May 17- June 1 include: Art exhibited in retailer’s shops,
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reception on May 17 from 6-8 PM at the Depot, Lex. Arts & Craft Society open studios, a singing
event at Munroe Tavern, dance performances and a Lexington Pops performance.
Christian is looking for volunteers for the Depot reception. He also reported on the different
options that they are considering about the sale/repair of the art center building.
Janet reported on merchant’s benefits of Art Walk. She made the suggestion of an Art Hunt with
a map for people to follow that leads families on an art treasure hunt to find various pieces of art
in stores. This would bring families in. There will be printing expenses for the Art Hunt map. A
sub-committee consisting of Jan, Louise, Mary, Janet will meet to further discuss the Art Hunt.
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?Board members attending the March 12 gathering at the state house for the MCC and trip
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to the ICA after lunch include Janet, Louise and maybe Barbara and Jon.
?The website needs enhancing/updating and the possibility of using money from the Patron’s
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fund to get this accomplished was discussed. A sub-committee including Jon and Sirarpi was
formed to further discuss what needs to be done on our site and what it would cost.
?Zoe discussed having a social gathering with our grant recipients.
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Business for Next Meeting
Sub-committee report on the Art Hunt and our website.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. The next meeting will be April 7th at 7:00 pm in
Room 111 of the town Office Building.
Respectfully submitted
/s/ Louise Cady-Fernandes
Recording Secretary