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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Meeting
Monday,October 7,2024
Council Chambers,Ames City Hall
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.by Dave Detlefs.Members present were Steve
Kawaler,Christa Knoll-Drobny,and Jaime Reyes.Mary Kay Truckenmillerwas not present.
Public Forum
Jenny from Ames City Arts Council reminding of their event this coming weekend.
Approval of the September 9,2024 Minutes
It was moved by Jaime,seconded by Steve,to approve the minutes of September 9,2024.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Final Reports
Spring 2025 Special Project Grant Hearings:
a.Dancenter Dancer Company Foundation –Illuminate Contemporary Dance Concert
Hoping to make this an annual event,learning many things with this being their 2nd year.
Have a logo and designs now.Looking to expand and reach other populations such as
homeschooled children.Was very well received and hoping to have another positive
show.Dave asked about having this getting wrapped into their annual application,they
are considering this as it is much smaller and profits from their main event are funneled
to this event.
b.Good Company –Enhanced Marketing Resources
Contemporary social media and marketing areas is where funding would help.
Redesigned brand,website,and now looking to change the logo to make everything look
cohesive.Hoping to make merchandise once logo is completed.Hoping to use a local
creative person to design the logo.
c.Des Moines Metro Opera Guild –OPERA Iowa “Cinderella”and “The Billy Goats Gruff”
Additional funding for Cinderella and Billy Goats Gruff.
d.Story Theater Company –Magic Elements for “The Last Illusion”
Winter play -The Last Illusion.Did not have a final idea when it was time to apply for
annual funding.Would like to have a magician come and provide training to the director
and children.Additionally there is a magician box they could rent for the production.
e.India Cultural Association of Central Iowa –Indian Sports Mela
Host an Indian Sports Mela (evening featuring traditional Indian sports).Sports are often
played during festivals at temples and such in traditional India.This has more to do with
culture in rural areas,it has to do with expanding culture and giving education to Ames
residents.Cricket tournaments are not part of this and is separate.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Upcoming important dates were reviewed by Dave.
Adjourn:
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.