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Fort Arts Council Board Meeting
May 16, 2018 Dwight Foster Library Community Room 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and Introductions (Leslie LaMuro) Approval of minutes from January meeting Minutes moved to approve, Janet Nelson Seconded by Mary Pratt Passed Treasurer’s Report (Kirsten Mortimer) Treasurers report moved to approve by Janet Nelson Seconded by Mary Pratt Approved Executive Board Vote: Still looking for Secretary and Treasurer, check to see if there is any interest Old Business: Our Lady Update: Statue is placed, but no plaque or landscaping yet. Not yet finished. When finished, city will send the bill to the chamber and the community foundation. Batterman Grant Update for Market Square improvements: We are waiting to hear back about how to send back the extra funds from the Batterman Grant. Barrie Park: Committee Reports: Jessica Holt Scholarship Sent check to Nate Stewart at UWM for first year New applications? 4 received total, 2 complete. Decided on awarding the scholarship to Abby Schwab Schomer Lichtner - Could possibly put some at the Chamber of Commerce and FCCU Website update -New online form to sign up for membership we need paypal information Membership- hand out brochures please re up your membership Farmers Market Art Project funding: Ask for $500 to cover market music for the summer and an additional ask $250 Winter Market sponsorship. -Spoke about adding letter in the mailings to ask for help in raising money for various projects (Music series, Barrie Park Mural, Scholarships) -Spoke about asking for an arts market booth once a month in response to the donation -Move to sponsor the $500 music series, in exchange for which we will receive a small table space at Arts Market Saturdays to promote the arts council. We will address the $250 ask for the winters farmer market at our Fall Meeting(Angie) -Seconded by Nancy, approved Mural Committee- Ann submitted proposal for added LN mural funding, form has been submitted (and agreed upon at the prior meeting) Activities Committee: No update New Business: Upcoming Shows/Events: Next meetings: July 18-Library
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Fort Arts Council Board Meeting
January 2014, 2018 Cafe Carpe 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and Introductions (Leslie LaMuro) Present: Leslie LaMuro, Cassie Rains, Angie Szabo, Jodi Landowski, Mary Pratt, Sally Koehler, Amy Weh, Sarah Weh, Carl Fox, Susie Belzer, Christine Heussner, Laura Alwin, Janet Nelson, Laura Strelo, Ann Engleman Approval of minutes from October meeting (Angie Szabo) Move to Approve: Christine Heussner Seconded: Susie Belzer Passed Treasurer’s Report (Kirsten Mortimer) -Revenue: $3,230.00 -Expenditures: $9,495.73 -Balance: $9,524.88 -Unrestricted Funds: $6,295.11 Moved to Approve:Christine Heussner Seconded: Sally Koehler Passed Annual Report: (Need Attachment to the report) -Large fundraising projects (Batterman, Market Square, Our Poet Lady) -Jessica Holt Scholarship -Winter Arts and Farmers Market -Working on Murals -Supporting Project Lead Executive Board Vote: Current: President: Leslie LaMuro (2nd year of 2) Vice-President: Mary Pratt (2nd year of 2) Treasurer: Kirsten Mortimer (open position) Secretary: Angie Szabo (open position) Vote: Treasurer: No volunteers Secretary: No volunteers Old Business: Donated Sculpture (Welding Rodeo) and Our Lady Update (Sally Koehler): -Our Lady Installed in Lions Park, landscaping still in progress -Dedication planning in process for the spring -Filed an extension for the installation of the two projects Batterman Grant Update for Market Square improvements (Leslie LaMuro): -Ad Hoc Committee Presentation is coming up soon -Project Lead is working on the Pocket Park and jump starting the Market Square program -Utilizing the same design team as the Market Square Plan -Have $1000 left to utilize towards next steps Committee Reports: Jessica Holt Scholarship (Cynthia Holt): -Scholarship has been updated and is out for students to apply Schomer Lichtner (Ann Engelman): -No update -Still have multiple prints and originals -Need to find a location to hang prior to hanging any more pieces -Creating prints to utilize for fundraising. -Amy Weh volunteered to spearhead the fundraising project -Will contact Lori Compas to see if she would photograph the works -Ann Engleman will work with Amy on printing Website update (Cassie Rains): -Live website has not been updated -New online form to sign up for membership we need paypal information -Still need the featured artist information -Mary Pratt and Angie Szabo will be guinea pigs for the featured artists section -Need a decision on how to give special recognition to our business sponsors -cycling business banners Membership (Christine Heussner): Membership Drive: -Leslie will email imam@christineyaegar.com our old members list Farmers Market Art Project funding (Cynthia Holt): -Mosaic project in the tunnel of the farmers market bathroom -Cynthia Holt suggested using the $1000 we had pledged for the mosaic to go towards the Project Leader Pocket park and then folding the mosaic into the future stages of the Market Square Mural Committee (Angie Szabo): -Bathroom Barrie Park-to be led by Angie and Sally with the help of the National Art Honor Society -Susie Belzer volunteered to help as did Amy Weh Activities Committee -Need a Committee Chair: Jodi Landowski Youth FACT at Luther this spring: Velveteen Rabbit New Business: Pocket Park (Project Lead): -Project Lead is planning to update the ‘Pocket Park’ behind Brocks with a variety of seating, new landscaping and connect the river walk to the market area and an archway for the riverwalk entrance way, creating some creative pavement to lead people to the walkway -Mural: initial proposal was to create a mural on Brock’s Proposal (Leslie)l: Move to fund $1000 from the arts council towards the design team Mara Lee Olson to review the project lead proposal and finalize the design and to ensure that this design will ultimately tie into the Market Square Plan Seconded: Cassie Rains Passed Friends of Lorine Neidecker: 2nd Poetry Wall Mural -We donated $750 as a match to a variety of different organizations to fund a mural on the building on the corner of 106 and Main Street -Budget: $5000 -Painted by Jeremy Pinc, PAinted in June, opening July 28th at 1pm -4 additional events to support this project (library, farmers market, lecture at FAC) -Historic Preservation Committee: anytime we think about a building we need to talk with them. They cannot endorse painting a mural on any historic building -Mural will not go above the the painted portion of the cream city brick -’I was a solitary plover’ -Anne moved that the FAAC become the co-partner with the FOLN to create matching funds of not more than $750 to support the second poetry wall on the corner of Sherman Ave and Main Street. Seconded: Christine Heussner Passed Hoard Historical Outdoor Art Show: -Sarah Weh is calling fine artists to be part of this show August 4th 10am-4pm -Expanding to 15-20 -Booth Fee: $35 -Outside Show: 10X10 space -Official Hoard Museum Event -Registration form will be posted on the museum facebook page and museum webpage -Original artists are invited back -Chalkfest-Hoard Museum will coincide with the art show -Requested that we send the word out to our members Chamber of Commerce: -We are eligible for the ‘Heads and Beds’ funds, we might need to ask for that -Discussion of recruiting business members through the chamber (use their list) Kids Art Tent: -Asking for a someone to spearhead this activity (either once a month, or every weekend) -Amy Weh Act One Mini-Grant: -Carl Fox was interested in potentially applying for a student project through UWW Funding: -Carl Fox was curious about what types of projects we’re looking for funding for -We spoke about the Market Square Project and the funding we would need for that Steam Movement: -Christine Heussner was curious if we would be interested in supporting this movement -STEM to STEAM Upcoming Shows/Events: Nick Cave: Chicago Artist visiting UWW (Sound Suits) Feb 5th-15th -Nick Cave will be there on the 15th with a free lecture that night Next meetings: April 18-Library Fort Arts Council Board Meeting
October 18th, 2017 Cafe Carpe 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and Introductions (Angie Szabo) Present: Mary Pratt, Angie Szabo, Kirsten Mortimer, Cassie Rains, Sally Koehler, Christine Heusnner Yaeger, Barbara Lorman, Karl Fox Approval of minutes from July meeting(Kirsten Mortimer) -Schomer Lichtner needs to update spelling moving forward -Need to note those in attendance moving forward Move to approve-Sally, seconded Kirsten, passed Treasurer’s Report (Kirsten Mortimer) -Balance: $18,551 -Received: Lions club, Batterman Grant (restricted), private donation in honor of the Nord family, -Expenses: membership to artists WI, paid Sally Koehler for her sculpture Move to approve-Barb, seconded Christine, passed Old Business: Donated Sculpture (Welding Rodeo) and Our Lady Update (Sally Koehler):
-no updates Batterman Grant Update for Market Square improvements (Lori Compas, Cynthia Holt, Angie Szabo, Leslie LaMuro):
Mural on Barrie Park Bathroom space (Cassie Rains, Leslie LaMuro, Sally Koehler): Sally Koehler went and got dimensions for the space. Beyond that things have not progressed. -Initially wanted to do a mosaic, Pete Weston did not think it would be a good space for it -Then went into painted mural idea, Sally created a visual plan of the space -Contemplated making it a design contest for the space -Would like to do something community based prior to the band concert -Possibly do a residency - Committee Reports: Jessica Holt Scholarship (Cynthia Holt): Updated application will be ready for seniors in December. Goal is still $1000. Cynthia will be trying to raise these funds from family/friends. Would FAC consider also supporting a portion? -We have done it in the past, so we felt comfortable -Sally Moved to designate $250 towards the JHS fund. Anything in excess of the $1000 scholarship would be retained for future years in restricted funds. Seconded by Kirsten. Passed Schomer Lichtner (Ann Engelman): -Originally 20-25 pieces -Many pieces framed and up at the Library and the FAC -7-8 Prints left that we could sell -Large posters and framed pieces need to be hung yet -The Hoard Museum has taken two framed and signed digital prints -Three Large Scale prints of red and white cows which could be sold. We would like to hold an event at the museum to do a silent auction with minimum bid. 50/50 split in profits. However, we need to have someone to take the lead in these sales. -Hospital housing prints has not gone forward as it became too complicated -Moving along slowly but surely -Grace Chosey is a good contact for this set Website update (Cassie Rains): -Need featured artists info, as well as any other sections you’d like added. -Cassie will designate the information she would like for the featured artist page and then we will send it out to our members -All other information is up and running well. -Will work on a link to become a membership through the website Membership (?): -Need to run a membership drive and mailing (as well as emailing) -Asked for a volunteer: Christine volunteered. YAY CHRISTINE! -Need to add a corporate membership to our categories -corporate sponsorship on the webpage and signage to hang in window -return on investment everytime an art event happen in this town -tabled for membership committee to decide -suggestions for $25-100, and need to do research to see what is possible/reasonable (chamber) Farmers Market Art Project funding (Cynthia Holt): -(Tile Project) This project has been put on hold to align with the overall Market Square Design process. - Puppet Project (Sally)-it is done, Lisa Kotz donated time to sew the garment. Puppet parade is on for 10am at Pocket Park this Saturday. One large puppet of mother earth, smaller puppets for others New Business: Mural Committee (Angie)
Upcoming Art Shows: 1: Earth Wood and Fire Tour: October 27th and 28th 2: Black Hawk Artists Show: Opening November 5th from 1-4 at the Hoard Museum 3: Other shows or upcoming events of interest? Other: Next meetings: January 17(Annual Meeting), April 18 -Executive Comm. and Committee Chairs meet Wednesday, January 3rd 6:30pm on Cafe Carpe -Kirsten will check if library has been reserved -Presentation Style meeting. Fort Arts Council Board Meeting
April 19, 2017 Dwight Foster Public Library 6:30 pm Agenda Welcome and Introductions: Present: Karen Tutin (Johnson) Sally Koehler Mary Pratt Angie Szabo Cassie Rains Leslie La Muro Cynthia Holt Approval of minutes from Dec. meeting Motion to Approve: Sally Koehler Seconded: Mary Pratt Approved: Yes Treasurers Report: Total Restricted Funds: $8,092 Updated amount for ‘Our Poet Lady’: $8,505 Total Unrestricted Funds: $7168.61 Motion to Approve: Mary Pratt Seconded: Cynthia Holt Approved: Yes Old Business: Sculpture on bike trail (donated sculpture): Decide on option 1 or 2 then Park & Rec will get on summer schedule for installation. Option 1: By Waste-Water Treatment Plant (Those in favor 0) Option 2: Behind Lyons Quick-Mart intersection (Those in favor 7) Our Poet Lady fundraising update: Current $ raised: $8,505 Goal: $10,500 plus additional marketing costs FA Community Foundation grant applied for- have not heard back yet -Have stated that they would, if approved, likely fill the gap between what was raised and what is needed as opposed to a set dollar amount People have been very supportive and very giving, 75+ donors Batterman Grant Update for Market Square improvements: Update on city Creative Placemaking committee: -Batterman Grant: It is in the second phase, final phase will be decided in June. -City Market Square Decision: Cannot do anything to change parking spaces but is open to: -signage -hardscape -pocket park -theatre building -greenery -way-finding -asethics Mural on Barrie Park Bathroom space -Still contemplating different options -Need to move forward or the city will take the space -Design from HS kids this June -Build during the concerts in the summer -Leslie will measure, talk to the city, and talk to Megan -Sally will create a design sheet to give out to kids Committee Reports: Jessica Holt Scholarship: $1000 Date for committee to review applications: Meet 11th-14th (will create a doodle-Cynthia) Cynthia Leslie Angie (non-voting) Pat Who presents scholarship check to recipient? Senior Awards Night: April 24th Cynthia will present at awards night Schomer Lechner: If we frame the ladies they can be at Hospital: Angie Motioned to cover the cost of framing these pieces so they can be hung Sally Koehler seconded the motion Passed Ask Merrilee Lee about large cow canvas at Museum (Angie contacted her and will follow-up) Website update: Cassie Rains -About page, featured artists with links to websites, navigation, contact (to gmail), meeting schedule (can we a link to the minutes), history, -Add ‘projects’ with current and past -schomer lichnter -poetry wall -river project (sally’s library project) -Lorine Neidecker installations at schools -Kids Art Tent at Farmers Market -Welding Rodeo -Our Poet Lady -Sculpture on bike trail -Gallery Walks -Scholarships -Art Shows -Add Schomer Lichnter Gallery and Bio -Add photo album -Add facebook feed -Add Bylaws -Will pay John Landowski to regain control over our domain Membership: pay dues -Will resend requests for renewal once new website is up -Membership Drive (electronic) -brochure plus link to website -Mail membership drive to those who donated to Sally’s project -Membership will be yearly starting in May each year. Kids Art Tent: Any volunteers to head this up: -Sam Anhalt will lead the logistical leader -he will organize the non-arts saturday -Lisa Hardy may be interested in volunteering -Dana Robinson will be there every Arts Saturday (last Saturday of the month) to run the tent New Business: Farmers Market Art Project funding: · Arts Saturday Kids Tent: $600 or (6 @ $100) -Funding (Fort Community Credit Union) for art supplies or stipends -NASCO Gift Cards ($337) · Clay Tile Project: $10,000 or various sponsor levels -To be locally designed and crafted and installed in the old Theatre Building -If enough raised towards this project, we will sell tiles to raise monies for the ‘double up’ program -Group of local artists working together to create the mural -To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the market · Community Puppet Project: $2400 or (3 @ $800) -Goal to make large parade puppets -Use during a Harvest Event to be used in a parade Angie Motioned to donate $1000 to the Clay Tile Project contingent upon full amount fundraising Sally Koehler Passed New Project Ideas: New Business: -Wisconsin Art Education Association Convention in Fort Oct 27-28th -UW-Whitewater Student Interested in creating a sculpture walk app for Fort Atkinson Next meetings: July 19th, December 20, April 18 |
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