Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2017 10 19

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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes Sept. 21, 2017 Page2of3 opined that if the LCC is splitting from the 501(C)(3), we should get an idea of how much "seed money" will be needed to secure the SCFD grants. City Council Update — Chris was unable to make the meeting, so the Council passed on this until next time. 2017 Public Art Policy Review (Katie) — Katie is working on ideas concerning who makes the decisions on artistic acquisitions/de-acquisitions, etc. She provided a guideline sheet for this policy, including how the body making these decisions is created, the proposed location of art, resources used for acquisitions, and community outreach. The LCC members who were present felt that the LCC would be the appropriate body to make these sorts of decisions. Discussion was had on whether to limit possible artists to the city, the state, or to expand it nationally. The consensus was to make a concerted effort to seek a local flavor in artwork, but also to contemplate acquiring some art from artists from other states. The council also felt that, while sculpture is a popular art form to acquire, we should also keep other art forms in mind. Regarding possible locations for artwork, the preference was for places where people could actually walk up and see/feel it, i.e. non -"drive-by" artwork, and that there should be some compelling reason for it to be placed in a certain spot. Finally, the council discussed resources, policy and process, maintenance, and modes of outreach. Public Art Acquisition suggestion (Blake) - Blake recommended purchasing a 4 1/2 foot tall sculpture of "Melody," a young girl playing a flute for $12,500, and locating it in Community Park. Blake showed the council a smaller example of this statute, which is sculpted by Rosalind Cook in Tulsa, OK. The council reacted very positively to the suggestion, and agreed to vote on it at the next meeting. Debbie also mentioned that we should make sure to keep diversity in mind when considering such acquisitions. 501(c)(3) Split Update (Jennifer) — The council felt that it should go ahead and vote on the new 501(c)(3) at this meeting. There was discussion on topics such as who would want to serve on it, the process for working with the LCC, what the new name of it should be, etc. Jennifer and Tammy opined that someone should be recruited to lead it who has experience in fundraising and arts non -profits. Sean moved to separate the LCC from the 501(c)(3) as outlined in a draft guideline sheet provided in the meeting packet. Blake seconded and the council passed the motion with no objections. This separation would be effective Jan. 1, 2018. 2017 Fall Programming Updates — • Silent Movie (Tammy) — Rodney cannot perform at the movie because he needs hand surgery, so Hank Troy will be doing it. Rodney, however, -- For review --