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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - February 2, 2026, Commission on the Arts Meeting MinutesMinutes COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Council Chambers, City Hall Monday, February 2, 2026 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Christa Knoll-Drobny. Members present were Nicholas Bulver and Ferit Karakaya. Steve Kawaler and Mary Kay Truckenmiller joined the meeting electronically. Public Forum: No one was present for Public Forum Approval of January 5, 2026, Minutes: It was moved by Ferit, seconded by Mary Kay, to approve the minutes of January 5, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Annual Grant Paragraphs: It was moved by Nicholas, seconded by Ferit, to approve the Annual Grant Paragraphs. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of COTA Calendar for FY 2026/27: It was moved by Nicholas, seconded by Ferit, to approve the COTA Calendar for FY 2026/27. Motion carried unanimously. Summer 2026 Special Project Grant Hearings: Ames Community Arts Council: Jenny Brockpahler thanked COTA for offering this opportunity for funds. The request is to expand a bowl-throwing workshop for 2026. Mary Kay noted that the event included Gilbert school district students. Jenny noted the event would benefit both Ames and Gilbert student organizations. Friends of Ames Strings: Kelly Glotfelty explained that there is a gap in programming that this project is intended to address. The proposal includes hosting a series of lessons in spring and in fall. ACTORS: Myra Jackson outlined the proposal to produce “Come from Away,” which will involve creation of new sets in addition to the cost for the rights for the script, which were high. KHOI FM: Lynne Carey indicated that the two proposals were in priority order. The desire is to get a film series off the ground as a new ongoing project. The cost of the film rights to screen them can vary, up to $700. KHOI FM: A second proposal for “Map of My Kingdom” was described. This is a Mary Swander play. The requests for COTA funding will contribute to the rights, production, and refreshments for the post-performance discussion. Ames Town and Gown: Bill Dilla noted that the last concert of the season is a performance of Twelfth Night on baroque instruments. It is desired to host an outreach event in a central location where the community can meet the players outside of the performance. The expenses also include stipends for transportation of the musicians and one musical instrument. Octagon Center for the Arts: Heather Johnson described a documentary film festival being planned in connection with the Octagon Art Festival. The documentary film festival is being planned in collaboration with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance and Iowa State University. It will be held in the Ames Public Library. Approval of Fall 2025 Special Project Grant Final Reports: It was moved by Ferit, seconded by Nicholas, to approve the Fall 2025 Special Project Grant Final Reports. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Fall 2026 Special Project Grant Application and Report Forms: It was moved by Nicholas, seconded by Ferit, to approve the Fall 2026 Special Project Grant Application and Report Forms. Motion carried unanimously. Upcoming important dates were reviewed by Christa. Adjourn There being no further business, Christa adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.