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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - November 7, 2022, COTA Meeting Minutes Minutes COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Council Chambers, City Hall Monday, November 7, 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, and Jaime Reyes. Steve Kawaler was absent. Public Forum There was no one was in attendance for the public forum . Approval of the October 3, 2022 Minutes It was moved by Dave, seconded by Jaime, to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2022 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of KHOI 2021-22 Annual Grant Final Report It was moved by Jaime, seconded by Deanne, to approve the KHOI 2021-22 Annual Report. Motion carried unanimously. 2023 Spring Special Project Grant Recommendations It was moved by Jaime, seconded by Dave, to approve the average amounts presented, less $3 from Ames Chamber Artists and $5 from each other organization. Motion carried unanimously. Good Company – $805 India Cultural Association – $1,825 Story Theater Company – $1,435 Ames Chapter of DMMO – $525 Iowa Youth Ballet – $955 Octagon Center for the Arts – $1,670 Ames Chamber Artists – $1,235 2023/24 Annual Grant Hearings: Ames Choral Society – More outreach is occurring through Facebook and the website compared to print. The group is excited about the program. 10-12 new members have never sung with the group before. The group remains a non-audition organization, conducting four programs per year. Good Company – There has been an increase in the number of participants in the choir, with 27 singers vs. 19 last year. There is a December concert planned in partnership with Ames Chamber Artists. Dancenter Dancer Company Foundation – The funds from COTA are used to rent the City Auditorium for a 3-hour performance. The event is open to the public at no charge. Dave noted that the form had blank information in some places – an updated copy will be sent to City staff for distribution to the Commissioners. Story Theater Company – The COTA funds provided to this organization assist in hosting three large stage productions, a smaller stage production, and several workshops throughout the year. ACTORS – An ambitious program of five shows is planned for the next ACTORS season. Ames Chapter of Des Moines Metro Opera Guild – It was noted that the requested support is for bus trips to allow people from Ames to attend the operas in Des Moines. There will be two buses for each of the three main opera performances. It was clarified that the requested amount is $1,529.75. Ames Chamber Artists – The organization has a long history of collaboration with other performing organizations in the area. The goal of doing so is to show young people that they can have a lifelong commitment to singing and performing. Ames Town and Gown – The organization hosts classroom workshops and other events in the community. The artists provide lectures and demonstrations in a variety of settings. India Cultural Association – The organization has held a variety of events and activities that are provided free of charge to the public. There are eight events planned for this year. The number of attendees continues to increase. Octagon Center for the Arts – Activities are taking place in collaboration with other organizations, such as YSS. Capital projects are in planning stages to provide artist studios. In January, the organization is beginning a project in collaboration with Boys and Girls Club during days in which there is no school. Central Iowa Symphony – The organization supports four concerts per year. About 80% of the funds are raised through donors and ticket sales, with about 20% from COTA. Ames Community Arts Council – The mission of this organization is to collaborate with artists and organizations. ACAC has provided small grants for murals and arts in education. The organization also hosts the Business of Art conference each year. The Buxton Initiative – The organization believes in the beauty of blackness, and showing that through music, art, film, and literature. The organization is in the process of building a sculpture for Franklin Park. The apparel and design program at ISU is also working with the organization for a symposium. Senior Variety Show – A goal of the organization is to bring in performers from all of Story County to perform. There were 25 new acts in the past year. Ames Children’s Choirs – The program includes boys and girls in age-based group choirs. The programming is returning to normal compared to the height of COVID. A large membership push is anticipated this year. Ames International Orchestra Festival Association – Negotiations are taking place for several orchestras to perform in the next season. Friends of Ames Strings – The COTA request supports the summer string workshop. KHOI Community Radio – The organization has worked with a variety of COTA organizations to promote their initiatives. Community radio is commercial-free, so grants are used to experiment and develop programming. Half of the programming is developed by local individuals, with the other half curated from available national programming. Kids Co’Motion – The organization provides skills to the kids in the program. The children use their imaginations to choreograph their dances. Upcoming Important Dates a. No December Meeting b. Next Meeting: January 9, 2023 Adjourn There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.