HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - October 3, 2022, COTA Meeting MinutesMinutes
COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday, October 3, 2022
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Nancy Gebhart. Members present were
Deanne Brill, Dave Detlefs, Steve Kawaler, and Jaime Reyes.
Public Forum
There was no one was in attendance for the public forum .
Approval of the September 12, 2022 Minutes
It was moved by Dave, seconded by Deanne, to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Spring 2023 Special Project Grant Hearings:
Good Company – Ellen Rasmussen and Julie Muselic described how they have updated the
website, but now would like to stock it with photography and advertise the organization to
others.
India Cultural Association – Manu Agnihotri explained the proposal to put on a play in Hindi
with English subtitles. Funds will be used for sets and costumes. The show will be February 25 -
26 in the City Auditorium.
Story Theater Company – Sue Ann Peters presented the proposal for an additional play:
“Charlotte’s Web.” She indicated many venues the organization uses are sold out, so the
program will use the City Auditorium to accommodate a larger audience.
Ames Chapter of DMMO – The grant proposal is for a children’s opera. The funds will be to pay
the opera production company, and the costs to rent a digital piano. It is expected there will be
no charge for admissions. Approximately 100 people are anticipated to attend. The event will
be held at the Library, and the Library will assist with publicity. DMMO has created an opera
specifically for children. It is not based on a single opera. The music will expose the audience to
a variety of opera styles and music.
Iowa Youth Ballet – Serica Myers represented the organization and indicated t hat the proposed
program will target underprivileged youth in the community.
Octagon Center for the Arts – Vivian Cook presented a proposal for an exhibit called unTITled.
The project will celebrate breasts from the perspective of those who have had breasts and let
them go.
Ames Chamber Artists – Chris Johnson indicated there would be an additional concert as part of
the proposed grant.
Upcoming Important Dates
a. 2023/24 Annual Grant Applications due October 14
b. Next Meeting: November 7, 2022
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.