HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - May 1, 2023, COTA Meeting MinutesMinutes
COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday, May 1, 2023
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Nancy Gebhart. Members present
were Dave Detlefs and Sarah Story. Jaime Reyes and Steve Kawaler were not present.
Public Forum
Stan Rabe announced that this year would be the 68th season at ACTORS. He reviewed the
upcoming slate of productions.
Approval of the April 3, 2023 Minutes
It was moved by Dave, seconded by Sarah, to approve the minutes of April 3, 2023. Motion
carried unanimously.
Fall 2023 Special Project Grant Hearings
a. ACTORS – Stan Rabe previewed “The Play that Goes Wrong,” an upcoming
production. The sets for the production are more complex than typical
productions, and require additional expense.
b. Ames Town and Gown – Bill Dilla outlined the project to bring the Castalian String
Quartet to Ames.
c. Octagon Center for the Arts – Heather Johnson described a project to provide for a
wheat-pasting mural in conjunction with RAGBRAI in July.
d. Story Theater Company – Sue Ann Peters explained a workshop planned for 15
participating children.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:27
p.m.