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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue
Monday, May 5, 2014
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Malinda Cooper. Members present were
Malinda Cooper, Andrew Zehr, Jennifer Brockpahler, Connie Garnett and Steve Sullivan.
Public Forum
Sheryl Montabon with Ames Children's Choir announced they will be at Collegiate United
Methodist Church at 3 p.m. on May 11th. It is in conjunction with the Ames Sesquicentennial
yearlong celebration.
Fall Special Project Grant Hearings
A. Ames Community Arts Council -- Rhonda Scott, Coordinator at Ames Community Arts
Council (ACAC) discussed a workshop for the community to learn how to use social media
more effectively for both individuals and organizations. It will be open to the community at
large. Those who are not members of ACAC will be charged a fee, but it will be free to
members of ACAC. The class will focus on training to help target audiences build
participation and attendance in the arts. Scott has over 30 members in ACAC. Sullivan
asked if Scott was looking for someone specific in the arts and social media or just social
media. Scott stated social media and then if possible, the arts.
B. Ames Children's Choir – Cinian Zheng-Durbin stated that they want to resume the summer
program for children in town; it is a 4 day camp in August and both of their conductors are
participating. They are looking for help with the costs and the process. There will be no
charge for the audience and only a small fee for children. Cooper asked how many children
participated in the past and Durbin stated it has been so long that they do not have a good
estimate for attendance.
C. India Cultural Association -- Arti Shangi was not present.
D. Octagon Center for the Arts -- Kristin Roach discussed the exhibits with the Ames
Historical Society titled ‘Defining Ames...Peoples, Places and Events.’ They have no funding
for this project for advertising; they are looking to bring in Ted Kooser. She stated it will be
free and open to the public.
E. Worldly Goods --Andrea Gronau requested funding for children's activities at the Ames 150
on the 4th. They are partnering with ACAC and the Ames Historical Society.
New Business
No new business.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Zehr and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to approve the
April 7, 2014 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Upcoming Meetings
June 2, 2014
Commissioner Brockpahler requested adjournment at 5:21 p.m.
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