HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Arts Commission - 06/25/2003Approved 7/16/03
Boulder Arts Commission
June 25, 2003
Boulder Public Library
Plannmg Meeting
Members Present:
Patti Bruck
Erich Hill
Ann Moss
Michael Smrth
A-so Present:
Donna Gartenmann
Member Absent:
Gmger Zukowski
The meetmg was called to order at 5:30 p m
Minutes of the May 21, 2003 meetmg were approved as received.
Final reports for Gallery Sovereign and Many Mountams Moving were approved as
recerved.
Dairy Center for the Arts• Karen Gerrity submitted a request to the Commission
related to a grant for theater subsidy. Barry Fnedman, a recipient of a BAC theater rent
~ant, cancelled his pro~ect The Dairy had turned down several potential renters because
of Friedman's bookmg The Dairy is requeshng Friedman's funds to subsidize Dairy
sponsored theater camp programs. CAMP Boulder asked to use the theaters for
programs The Dairy has proposed free warkshops in August m collaboration wrth Play
for Peace. The Commission's concerns and comments.
• The Dairy, as manager of the theaters needs to put safeguards in place m the event
a similar situahon occurs.
• How will the BAC know if the proposed programs work? Most parents have their
kids enrolled m summer programs by now.
• The Commission requests a complete breakdown of attendance, marketing, flyers,
financials, etc The origmal intent of the funds was for theater rent assistance, not
general operating for the Dairy
• The Dairy should use this as an opportunity to rev~ew the rental policy
Bruck made a motion to approve the request contingent on a final report, includmg a
sample of the bookmg contract for rentals, a detailed breakdown of the pro~ect, financials,
copies of classes and schedules and matertals. Smith seconded the motion The request
was unammously approved.
Arts Paper: The Commission would like to look at a new approach for the Arts Paper.
Moss suggested a joint pro~ect with the Umversity Students would be encouraged to
research and waste about the arts. Gartenmann will set up a meeting with the CU Art
Museum, the Lrbrary, Moss and Zukowski to explore possibilities
Arts Commission interview questions: Commissioners will review the questions
currently used on the commission applications and discuss at the July meeting.
Gartenmann will find out how Councrl weighs the questions.
Master Plan Discussion:
Commissioners reviewed the first draft of the Cultural Master Plan update. Smith will
give Gartenmann a copy of the Music Festival's long range plan for review.
Comments
Include the Arts Commrssion mission statement
Review the list of accomplishments
Reference the quality of the arts in the community
Pnontize the goals; create timeline, who is responsible and cost if possible
Have a vision of where the arts will be in five years
What will be the cntical path for the arts?
The BAC will take the leadership role
The BAC needs aself-critique. Define the role of the BAC
Educate the community. Community awareness of the arts is key. Promote the economic
issues of the arts
Clearly define the topics in the Plan
Promote collaborations
Review the Technical assistance grant. Encourage partnerships.
Funds will go further with partnerships and collaborations
Host a forum with partners in technical assistance collaborations
Encourage larger organizations to act as mentor to smaller satellite organizations
There are so many organizations, all doing what they want without communicating with
the rest of the community
Brainstorm what the BAC wants to do beyond the mission
The meeting was adjourned at 8.10