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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - COTA Meeting Minutes 10/05/2015MI NUTE S COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Council Chambers City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue Monday, October 5, 2015 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Chair Malinda Cooper. Members present were Jennifer Brockpahler, Jon Foley, and Connie Garnett. Steve Sullivan was absent. Public Forum Valerie Williams with Co’Motion Dance Theater announced a performance called “Catching Up,” which will be held in the City Auditorium October 23-24. Rhonda Scott from ACAC announced that the Ames Area Studio Tour was this weekend, with 17 studios participating. She thanked COTA for the help marketing the event. Valerie Williams returned to the podium to announce a workshop series this weekend at the Memorial Union. She also noted the other dance opportunities offered in the community and encouraged the public to participate. Approval of September 14, 2015 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Brockpahler and seconded by Commissioner Foley to approve the September 14, 2015 minutes. The motion carried unanimously. Spring 2016 Special Project Grant Hearings A. Co’Motion Dance Theater – Valerie Williams explained the intent to produce four performances in an intimate setting. This would involve performances from various dance companies outside the mainstream offerings in the community. Funds have been obtained from the Ames Community Grant program, but COTA funds have been requested to hire technicians and cover travel expenses for the performance companies. Commissioner Garnett inquired as to the revenue from ticket sales. Ms. Williams explained the estimate of $5-$10 per person for attendance. She explained that revenue should show in the budget as being used for talent expenses. B. India Cultural Association of Central Iowa – No representative of the India Cultural Association was present. C. Octagon Center for the Arts #1 – Heather Johnson explained that an exhibit called Termispheres was scheduled to take place in January. It involves painting on spheres. Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Octagon. This exhibit was hosted about 12 years ago, and was very popular, but was expensive to host. The works would be displayed in the Community Gallery. A local middle school art class would also be involved. D. Octagon Center for the Arts #2 – Heather Johnson explained that this project is the Octagon 50th anniversary video. Two of the founders of the Octagon are still living, and this project would interview them and other people involved in the start of the Octagon. Grant funds would assist with the cost of producing that interview video. The kickoff would be in January, and the video would be available throughout the year. New Business A. Approval of January – June 2016 Calendar Chair Cooper reviewed the meeting dates with the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Garnett, seconded by Commissioner Brockpahler to approve the calendar. Motion carried unanimously. Upcoming Meetings/Important Dates The Commission will meet next on November 2, 2015. Adjournment Commissioner Foley moved adjournment at 5:24 p.m.