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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-11-ARTS-minLexington Council for the Arts Meeting MINUTES Attendance: Present:Cristina Burwell (Chair), Diana South, Seetha Ramnath, Jean Hart, Susan Hammond, Faith Lin Absent: Rebecca McGowen, Lynne Klemmer, Jessie Steigerwald, Cheryl Meadows, Leslie Masson Guests: Recording Secretary: Seetha Ramnath Meeting start time: 7:03pm 1. WELCOME - Chairperson 2. REPORTS a. Secretary's Report i. Approval of previous meeting's minutes - motion by Jean to approve, Susan seconded. b. Treasurer's Report i. Local Revenue update - - $2000 in revenue ii. Budget, and review of funds for the Granite Forest Project - A motion was made by Jean to grant this program funds from LC4A, seconded by Diana. Cristina made a motion to donate $1000, seconded by Seetha. All council members (present) are in favor. This is intended to show a support for public art in town, with this being one of the only efforts being made by residents toward this goal. There is hope that LC4A can build more funds for similar support in town. c. Grants Report i. Upcoming Grant events - all listed on artslexington.org blog for more information 1. April 16 - Opal Ensemble Chamber Music Concert 2. April 30 - Kammerwerke Double Wind Quintet Concert 3. May 1 - Holocaust Workshop 4. May 6 - Halalisa Concert 5. May 7 thru June 5 - State of Clay Exhibit; Lecture May 20th by Prof. Wayne Higby ii. Grant Publicity - Susan has listed all the grants that we have this year by date. This information was posted in the Minuteman newspaper as well as on our website blog.artslexington.org Grantee Reception - Last year used Arts Walk for Grantee reception so this year, will continue this tradition- on May 14th from 2 -3pm is the planned reception event time. Following this, at 3pm, a rock band is performing. We need LCA members to help with this event (set -up, and table staffing for the hour). d. Communications Report i. Website - no additions /changes were identified. ii. Newsletter - Cristina made a request for anyone interested in setting up a digital newsletter, or recommending others who may be interested in guiding the Council. e. Fundraising Report i. CEL Grant Application - Results of our application are expected sometime this June. ii. Fundraising Roundtable - Cristina proposed a group of individuals with significant experience in fundraising to brainstorm ideas for best paths forward for raising monies for the LCA. This information can then be provided to Council members for making decisions in September. This plan will be fleshed out after ArtsOffroad event takes place. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. 2016/17 Projects Planning Group - We will await the fundraising meeting to commence then handle off line during the summer as appropriate. b. Parade Plans - Cristina is recruiting volunteers as banner holders for the Parade. c. Arts Offroad Plans - Permits for Parker meadow, Visitors center lawn received. 1 of 2 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Next LC4A Meeting: May 9, 2016 - Rm. 237, Town Community Center b. Patriots' Day Parade - April 18, 1:30 Meeting Adjourned at:7:58pm Motioned by:Cristina Burwell Seconded by:Jean Hart 2 of 2