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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - COTA Meeting Minutes 10/06/2014MI NUTE S COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Council Chambers City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue Monday, October 6, 2014 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:06 p.m. by Malinda Cooper. Members present were, Jennifer Brockpahler Connie Garnett and. Absent was Andrew Zehr and Steve Sullivan. Spring Special Project Hearings ACTORS Inc. & Ames Children's Theater: Stanley Rabe and Carole Horowitz presented about a collaborative family production of "The Bremen Town Musicians." A story of animals that scare robbers based on a fairy tale from Germany. Grant money will help fund this collaborative experience and to provide the drama experience for families. The group will work with the schools and work in cooperation with the Ames Public Library for rehearsal space. After the show the actors will go to the library to share their experiences about being involved in live productions from auditions to being in front of an audience. Good Company: Ellen Rasmussen and Steve Hoifeldt presented their project to target YSS AMP program girls' for bringing the art experience to underprivileged youth. They will be working with music, and they will be using treble choir music to engage these young women. They plan to have 15 youth participating. Ames Community Arts Council: Rhonda Scott presented on a new event, a fundraiser that will showcase their members in one place at one time. A light meal would be served by culinary arts students. During the meal there would be highlights of the member organization. This would include performances as well as visual art displays. Members would be asked to decorate tables to introduce nontraditional organizations like Ames Historical Society, etc. They would present a market for the organizations to sell their products. They are asking for help with marketing this special event to the public and help showcase all of the organizations. India Cultural Association: Vellareddy Anathararm shared the ICA mission. ICA sponsors two events per year, one in spring and one in the fall. The organization is inviting Dancing to the Rhythms of the World to perform in Ames. Anathararm noted they performed in Ames for around 10 years and that they are doing an expanded program that shows the fusion of culture by dance. They requested $1,000. Reiman Gardens: Joyce Hammen was not present. The Commission wanted to know if there was a fee to enter into the garden on Saturday. Public Forum Rhonda Scott noted on November 8th, 2014, is the Social Media Workshop from 1-4 p.m. that is being funded by COTA dollars. It is being held at Reiman Gardens. Approval of September 8, 2014 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Garnett and seconded by Commissioner Brockpahler to approve the September 8, 2014 minutes. The motion carried unanimously. New Business 1) Present 2015 First 6 month Calendar 2) Reminders -- 2015/16 Annual Grant Applications – due October 9 Upcoming Meetings • Annual Grant Hearing will be held on November 3, 2014 at 5 p.m. Commissioner Brockpahler requested adjournment at 5:32 p.m. /mjm