1991 ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL MINUTES

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/ L k;z/Vit- ✓ham ,' �< Z LOUISVILLE ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL REPORT FOR 1991 a6 /l3/9L The Louisville Arts & Humanities Council sponsored a wide variety of projects and arts activities during the past year, many of which were held in the Louisville Center for the Arts. Feb A •_ .. for the Louisville Center for the Arts was purchased with grant money from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) - $1,750, and the Neodata Foundation - $1,700. The piano was used for lessons by the Louisville Parks & Recreation program, for rehearsals by the Coal Creek Community Theater, and for piano recitals by students of local piano teachers. Mar The Arts & Humanities Council sponsored a children's concert by local performer, Pamela Ott. The performance was well-received by a full house. A travelling photographic exhibit on the histogy of Southwestern textiles was combined with local textile artworks and weaving demonstrations in a week-long exhibit. This exhibit was particularly popular with elementary school students who came for school field trips. Apr A music performance by Wind Machine was a highlight of the year, playing to a sold-out room. Jun The Louisville Arts & Humanities Council chose a logo for the group. Jul A two-session theater class for children was offered through the Parks & Recreation brochure. There was not enough interest for the class to be held. Aug- The Louisville Arts & Humanities Council provided three music performances for the annual Sept Fall Festival: a bluegrass band, a brass quintet, and a country rock band. Oct The Louisville Arts & Humanities received non-profit 501(03 status from the IRS. In response to scheduling concerns, an Advisory Committee and a Scheduling Committee, both composed of members of the art groups that use the building, were formed. A written scheduling procedure was proposed and will be adopted, after any necessary revisions, in 1992. Nov The Louisville Arts & Humanities sponsored a piano recital featuring students of local piano teachers. This provided local students an opportunity to perform and was an opportunity to acquaint local teachers with the building. A final decision was made regarding the acquisition of artworks for the Louisville Recreation Center. The Art Selection Committee selected a proposal by artist George Peters to create a fiberglass and screen hanging artwork to be installed at the Recreation Center. The artwork will be installed before March 30, 1992. Funding came from the SCFD - $1,000, the Colorado Council on the Arts & Humanities - $1,250, and matching funds from the City of Louisville - $1,250. A committee of local representatives was formed to oversee the restoration of the building. The first meeting will be in January. Dec The second annual "Young Artists' Exhibit" was held to coincide with the Parade of Lights festivities. The popular exhibit featured artworks selected from art teachers from all the local schools. iP The Louisville Arts & Humanities Council received two grants for 1992 from the SCFD: $2,500 for operating expenses (to include the cost of programs and exhibits) and $2,500 to purchase lighting.