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2015-01-13 FAC Minutes Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on January 13, 2015. Members present: Susan Ackley Victor Bruce Janet Goodman Neil Kodsi Michael Stock Members absent: Alan Poppe Miryam Rojas Also present: Jerry Estep, Recreation Director Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2014 meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Goodman and unanimously approved. Correction to the minutes of the December 9, 2014 meeting. Page two, paragraph four, line one; change ‘Unity’ to ‘Unite’. Mr. Kodsi made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2014, meeting with correction. Motion seconded by Mr. Stock and unanimously approved. Mr. Estep reported that the Commission has $4546.44 remaining in the FY 2015 budget. Ms. Ackley said that during the December meeting the Commission forgot to approve funds for the January Egret ad and artist invitations for Gallery Night. Jean Corona is doing the graphics for posters and invites for Commission events. It was also noted that $75 was approved for flowers for Elizabeth Esper’s retirement party, but the actual cost was $162. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve additional funds to cover the expenses for Gallery Night and Elizabeth Esper’s flowers. Motion seconded by Ms. Goodman and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to grant applications. The Commission is drafting two grant requests for Unite Miami Shores; one for the spring concert for $5600 and one for art in public places for $3000. Ms. Goodman related that the Bonarue Art/Music Festival in Tennessee has grants available that the Commission could apply for. It was also noted that the Miami Shores Community Alliance has $36,000 available for grants. A suggestion was made to apply for three living room concerts in the amount of $3000 and $450 for three library receptions from the MSCA. It was noted that the Muppet Christmas Carol was poorly attended; this was not a unique event since the Miami Theatre Center is now running monthly movies. It was suggested revisiting the movie again next year. Ms. Goodman suggested having a talent show. It was noted that the Phone Doctor has agreed to provide, at no charge, a wifi link between Village Hall and the Library so that music can be piped into both locations for Gallery Night. It was suggested that the north lawn sculpture be kept ‘in the dark’ and F.A.C. mtg., 1/13/15, pg. 2 of 2 then illuminated for the ‘unveiling’. It was suggested that the Commission apply for a $2000 grant from the MSCA for lighting for the art in public places sculpture. Discussion turned to the living room concert featuring Gary Frost and Debbie Tassone. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve Debbie & Gary for a Friday night live performance on February 20th for $300. Motion seconded by Mr. Kodsi and unanimously approved. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve a February Egret ad along with associated artwork for $400. Motion seconded by Ms. Goodman and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to Unity Day on March 7. It was noted that it would cost $295 for spin art which includes the supplies and paint for 100 people. A suggestion was made to hire a musician to walk around the event. Mr. Bruce suggested having a ‘live’ artist and the progression of the art work can be viewed throughout the day. An art wall could be constructed and the piece could be raffled off at the end of the day. A subcommittee consisting of Ms. Ackley, Ms. Goodman and Mr. Bruce was formed to further discuss Unity Day. It was reported that the cost for the March 22 spring concert featuring the Livesays is $1500, which includes the performance and sound/sound engineer. It was noted that the date of the April library exhibit has yet to be decided; it will be either April 17 or 24 with a preference of April 17. Discussion turned to the MS Chamber photo contest. The Commission would agree to facilitate/help with the contest which, would be advertised in the Egret and have online voting. A suggestion was made to see about getting a free Egret ad in exchange for the Commission’s involvement. Discussion turned to a community outreach project which would involve the possibility of a Commission event in Biscayne Park. Ms. Ackley noted the Chamber likes to promote events in Biscayne Park and El Portal. Mr. Estep does not feel that the Commission’s budget should be allocated for this project. Mr. Kodsi said he is on the committee for this outreach project and will report at the February meeting. Ms. Goodman said that she does music reviews and has hundreds of CDs and inquired if the Commission could sell the CDs for $1/each and put any money raised into the donation account. It was decided to table further discussion until the February meeting. A subcommittee consisting of Mr. Stock and Ms. Goodman was formed to discuss the CD surplus. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.