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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Boulder Arts Commission - 12/21/2011 APPROVED Boulder Arts Commission December 21, 2011 Boulder Public Library Commission Members Present Janet Salmons, Linda Haertling, Brandy LeMae, Richard Turbiak, Anna Salim Staff Present Valerie Maginnis, Greg Ravenwood, Mary Wohl Haan Others Present Joy Pak, Linda Olsson, Lawrence Anderson, Margot Brauchli, Leslie Hitchcock-W., Ashleigh Hitchcock Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. Review of Minutes Salim motioned to approve the November 16 meeting minutes as received; Haertling seconded. The Commissioners approved the minutes unanimously. Reports Joy Pak presented the report synopsis for the Dairy Center for the Arts. She commented that the ABC grant project proposal has deepened their relationship with Google which has brought unexpected opportunities for collaboration. David Dadone was not present to provide the report synopsis for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Financial statements were not included and LeMae asked that they be provided. Salim said that she would be able to email this information as she is the BAC representative on BMoCA's board of directors. Mary Wohl Haan presented a status report for the Dance Bridge; she reviewed the October Dance Is for Every Body programs and the upcoming Dance Series programming for 2012. She also discussed the upcoming community dance meeting. LeMae asked that the Commission members be invited to this discussion. Grant Proposal The Center for ReSource Conservation presented an out-of-cycle undesignated proposal for the project Bold Doors. The proponents were hopeful of beginning the project in January and to also achieve matching funds through another funding process, and asked that the Commission consider this proposal despite its not having been submitted through regular processes. The Commissioners decided that the project proponents must channel their proposal through the regular grant process and encouraged them to resubmit their proposal to be considered in the 2012 round of Major Grants. Arts and Business Collaborative Grant Proposal The Commission reviewed the Dairy/Google/Autism Society proposal, initially presented at the November 19 meeting. Turbiak motioned to reject the grant. Haertling seconded. The motion carried with LeMae and Salmons against. Turbiak agreed to write a letter to the organization to discuss options for returning with a different proposal. Salmons introduced the idea of funding business of arts workshops through the ABC grant fund. It was agreed that a potential collaboration with the Boulder County Arts Alliance would be discussed at a future meeting. Grant Budget Reports The budget report for Art as Action's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, beautiful mistake, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; Turbiak seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Matt Beard's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Stop Hitting Yourself: A Night of Sketch Comedy, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Ken Bernstein's 2010 Arts in Education Grant project, Diversity Supports the World, was reviewed. Turbiak motioned to approve; Haertling seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder Bach Festival's 2011 Major Grant project, Celebrating 30 Years, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder International Fringe Festival's 2010 Arts in Education Grant project, New Vista High School's Production at the Boulder Fringe, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Haertling seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder International Fringe Festival's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, Dairy Center Festival, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder International Fringe Festival's 2011 Major Grant project, The Fringe Works, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's 2010 Arts in Education Grant project, Art Stop on the Go, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Turbiak seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's 2011 Major Grant project, BIODOME: The Diversity Project, was reviewed. Haertling motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Colorado Film Society's 2010 Arts in Education Grant project, CFS/BIFF Educational Outreach Project, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Bobby Dartt's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Love Songs for Poomouse, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Turbiak seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Devil's Thumb Production's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, Accomplice, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for En Fuego Production's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Latin Cabaret, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet's 2011 Major Grant project, Anilla, was reviewed. Turbiak motioned to approve; Haertling seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for madhause's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, DOTMATRIX, was reviewed. It was noted that the budget was not completed correctly and the report was not approved. The budget report for Tammy Meneghini's 2011 Mini-Grant project and 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, The Great Goddess Bazaar, was reviewed. For the Mini-Grant, Haertling motioned to approve; LeMae seconded. For the Theater Rental Grant, Salim motioned to approve and Haertling seconded. Both were approved unanimously. The budget report for Nathan Montgomery's 2011 Major Grant project, Boulder Butoh Festival, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Nathan Montgomery's 2011 Mini-Grant project, MESA Project: Dreaming Home, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Natural Transition's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Life and Death Matters Festival, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Beth Osnes' 2011 Major Grant project, What Are You Hungry For/Sriking the Match, was reviewed. It was noted that the budget was incomplete, and the report was not approved. The budget report for The Shoot-Out Boulder's 2011 Arts in Education Grant project, Make-A-Short-Film Intensive Workshop, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Turbiak seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Angie Simmon's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Dis-Guise, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. Share answer to Item #6 with Council. The budget report for Betsy Tobin's 2011 Major Grant project, The Crane Wife, was reviewed. Salim motioned to approve; LeMae seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Turning the Wheel Production's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, Bridges/I Knew That Once, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Turbiak seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for University of Colorado Foundation's (Colorado Shakespeare Festival) 2011 Major Grant project, International Cultural Exchange Program, was reviewed. Turbiak motioned to approve; Haertling seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Amanda Berg Wilson's 2011 Theater Rental/Marketing Assistance Grant project, God's Ear, was reviewed. Turbiak motioned to approve; Haertling seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for Shana Worel's 2011 Major Grant project, The Colorado Cabaret Ball, was reviewed. LeMae motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The budget report for YMCA of Boulder Valley's 2011 Mini-Grant project, Teen Creekfest, was reviewed. Haertling motioned to approve; Salim seconded and the report was approved unanimously. The Commission reviewed letters requesting extension on deadlines for grant budge reports from these organizations: Boulder Art Association, Boulder International Film Festival, Delusions of Grandeur, EcoArts Connections, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Mary Ann Willliamson. All were approved. An additional grant budget report from Colorado Music Festival (delivered the night of the meeting) was presented for review and consideration. The report was turned in late, but the organization hoped that it would be considered and approved to allow them to move forward with a grant proposal in January. It was decided to allow them to move forward with their Major Grant application, and to make a decision on the report at the January meeting. Ad Hoc Committee Reports PUBLIC ART Haertling planned to schedule a meeting with a public art administrator for Denver. Salim mentioned that she planned to talk with fcrmer BAC Liaison Donna Gartenmann about past attempts at achieving a 1 percent for the arts in Boulder. PR/MARKETING Salim stated that as she and LeMae had discussed options for marketing, it became clear to them that having the Arts web page in top shape was a high priority. LeMae and Salim discussed the possibility of identifying the arts department with the initial pieces of public art. BUSINESS LeMae reported on a meeting with Sharon King (Boulder Small Business Development) and Charlotte LaSasso (BCAA) at the Boulder Chamber of Commerce. The discussion revolved around the possibility of offering a multi- week program for business of arts workshops to BAC grant applicants and/or awardees. Salmons and LeMae agreed to continue working on this project. Grant Question & Answer Session Haan asked about the residency issue for grant applicants. Maginnis and Ravenwood gave an explanation of the current status - that the City Attorney's Office was moving the issue forward to City Council. Discussion Items Turbiak requested a budget update for 2012. Maginnis responded that she would provide budget figures in January. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. q*rwr dJ /S- 1,2i Signatur Date