Cultural Council Minutes 2006 11 16

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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 2006 Page 2 of 3 City Staff Update Let Julie know ASAP about dates for events. The LCC holds some dates open for events. Perhaps go to other group meetings- help with events (we co-sponsor them) or they help with maintenance to arts center. LAA and Center Stage meet regularly. Julie will send breakdown of usage to other groups. Public Relations Banner is still being working on it. The SCFD logo will be on the bottom of the banner - still like for it to be vocally announced. Proposed New Louisville Arts Center Wendy will write letter to Mayor about talking to them and study session. Economic Activity Study shows how much money arts generate. We need to change the mindset about how arts makes money for the city. It doesn't just cost the city. We export our arts. Not spending money at restaurants etc. Longmont is putting in a 500 seat arts center - community driven. Tried to get multi city cooperation, but it didn't work. Don believes it should be institutionalized in some way. Sponsorship Committee Kathy and Wendy met with the Downtown Business Association (DBA). Maybe we can help each other. Kathy mentioned sponsorship. Maryan got discounts for restaurants - 20% of people who came to salsa took advantage of discount - local restaurants wanted to be involved. Some want to get up in front of or be involved with event. It is discussed that a sign maybe with business cards would be more appropriate. David believes there should be limits to how far we should go in allowing sponsors to advertise at events. New Business: Recap events Coffeehouse concerts 120 and 95 people. They were successful events. Donation jars were put out. Vics sponsored for free. Salsa night was a success. There were 52 paying attendees. Chips and salsa were donated by five sponsoring restaurants. Local dance group might want to help. Maryan believes we can charge more if needed. It should be make clear how long artists are expected to stay. New evaluation of event form made by Maryan Poetry night was an artistic success, but a financial loss. 19 people attended.