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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue
Monday, September 14, 2015
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Malinda Cooper. Members present were
Jennifer Brockpahler, Jon Foley, Connie Garnett, and Steve Sullivan.
Spring Special Project Grant and Annual Grant Workshop
Staff member Brian Phillips made a brief presentation about the grant application process.
Public Forum
Valerie Williams, representing Co’Motion Dance Theater, mentioned a performance on October
23rd and 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the City Auditorium. She expressed her appreciation of COTA
support.
Stan Rabe, of ACTORS, stated that the 60th season of Nunsense opens Sept 18th. There will be
six performances. Mr. Rabe also mentioned that for the 60th anniversary of ACTORS, Charlie’s
Aunt, the first show ACTORS ever staged, will be performed again in November.
Rhonda Scott of ACAC, mentioned that tomorrow night is a monthly get-together for artists from
6 to 8 p.m. at Stomping Grounds. October 10th through 11th is the Ames Area Studio Tour, which
received COTA special grant funding. It is a free event for the community. She hoped to see
public come out and see how art is produced.
Connie Hardy, representing Ames Chamber Artists, announced a December 19th holiday
concert. Additionally, Ames Chamber Artists will perform on October 8th at CY Stephens
Auditorium with the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra.
Aaron Fultz, member of the Central Iowa Symphony board, shared that the first show of the
season will be Saturday, October 10th at 7 p.m. Jacob Harrison of ISU will be the guest
conductor. Mr. Fultz thanked COTA for its longstanding support of the Central Iowa Symphony.
Approval of August 3, 2015 Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Brockpahler to
approve the August 3, 2015 minutes. The motion carried unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings/Important Dates
A copy of the important dates for the next fiscal year was distributed.
The Commission will meet next on October 5, 2015.
Adjournment
Commissioner Foley moved adjournment at 5:23 p.m.