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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-04 CAC MINUTESI. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of May 4, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room . Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member Karen Kenney, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Jill Wilson , City Council Liaison Muhammad Hakeem , Alternate Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Joshua Mangino, Youth Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood Schools Liaison Kate Dulaney, Englewood Schools Liaison Joe Sack, Recreation Manager 11. REVIEW OF AGENDA Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. There were none. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of April 6, 2011. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS There were no guests. V. NEW BUSINESS James Wallace with David Taylor Dance Theater was not present. Commission Member Stewart gave a presentation on Rebecca Lolosoli, a woman from northern Kenya who created a village for women only. Stewart explained that the village , named Umoja, is a safe haven for women and has become the center of a thriving artisans' community that centers on beadwork. Stewart showed examples of the women's beadwork and told the Commission that in July, the Englewood Public Library will host a "Month of Africa" that will include a display of the bead work . Stewart also told the Commission that on Wednesday, July 20th there will be a beading class in the Community Room and on Thursday, July 21 st there will be a speech with Rebecca Lolosoli in Hampden Hall. Stewart distributed information regarding Ms. Lolosoli and the women's beadwork and told the Commission that more information is available at www.umojabeadedjewelry.com. Discussion followed. VI. OL D B US INESS Vice Chairperson Schnitzer gave an update on the community garden. Schnitzer reported that the garden is ready to go and the new shade pergola is up. Schnitzer told the Commission that the meeting with the gardeners on April 15th went well. City Council Liaison Jill Wilson asked if art for the garden is being made. Schnitzer replied that they have plans to make some art. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS There was no update for Public Art. In regard to the community garden and Public Art, Commission Member Kenney asked about the procedure to donate art. Schnitzer explained that guidelines for donating art are explained in the Art in Public Places Guidelines that the Commission received a couple of months ago . There was no update for Englewood Arts or the Parks and Recreation Commission. VIII. UPC OMING EVENTS Bertoluzzi announced that there will be the New Frontiers of Arts in Education grand finale on May 1th. Bertoluzzi announced that Englewood Arts final concert of the season will be Mahler's Song of the Earth on May 18th in Hampden Hall. IX. D IRECT OR 'S CHOICE Commission members were informed that Joyce Musgrove has been promoted to Recreation Programs and Facility Supervisor at the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Black stated that Joyce has been the Recreation Program Administrator for Travel and Outdoor programs for more than fifteen years at the Malley Center. X. COMMISSI ON MEMB ER S CHOICE Schnitzer announced that this week is Clayton Elementary's Arts Alive Week. Schnitzer also announced that there will be a Stage C performance in Hampden Hall on May 14 1h at 7:00pm. Recreation Manager Joe Sack told the Commission that there is a Malley member who is being recognized by her fellow watercolor classmates and instructor for not only her beautiful paintings but also for how is able to paint. Sack stated that Bobbye Donahue, who is in her early eighties, is legally blind. Commission members were told that Ms. Donahue takes the Access -a-Ride to Malley to attend her watercolor and drawing classes and brings with her a magnifying glass and her oxygen. Sack explained that Ms . Donahue does much of her art at home on her washer and dryer that is located in her basement. Sack reported that there will be a reception to honor Ms. Donahue at the Malley Senior Recreation Center on Monday, May 16th from 6:30-8pm. Wilson informed the Commission that Deputy Police Chief John Collins has been promoted to Division Police Chief to replace Tom Vandermee who is retiring. Wilson announced that this Monday Englewood City Council will be honoring Marty Mossman as Citizen of the Year. Discussion followed regarding Ms. Mossman's many accomplishments . Wilson also announced that Englewood 's Business Improvement District (BID) will be holding a new event this year called Eats & Beats. Wilson stated that the event will be on Saturday, June 25 1h from 12 to 1 Opm at South Broadway and West Floyd A venue and will feature a food and music festival. In regard to last month's discussion on holding a Cultural Arts Commission meeting at Cafe 180, Kenney asked commission members if they still had any interest in holding a meeting there later in the year. Following a brief discussion, A motion was made by Commission Member Kenney and seconded by Commission Member Bartunek to hold the October 5, 2011, Cultural Arts Commission meeting at Cafe 180. Ayes Nayes Bertoluzzi, Schnitzer, Emmanuel, Kenney, Stewart, Wilson None Motion passed. Kenney discussed with the Commission that she would like to do an intergenerational community art project and asked in regard to the process. Options for implementation of the art project were discussed. Black suggested to Kenney that she first needs to come up with a proposal with specifics on what she wants to do . XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm . D . Severa, Recording Secretary