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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-01 CAC MINUTESI. Call to Order City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of June 1, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Director Black at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room . Present: Absent: Also Present: II. Review of Agenda Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison (non-voting) Muhammad Hakeem, Alternate Member (non-voting) Jerrell Black, ex officio Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Karen Kenney, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Joshua Mangino, Youth Member Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools Liaison Kate Dulaney, Englewood Schools Liaison James Wallace , David Taylor Dance Theatre (left at 5:55pm) Black asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. There were none . Ill. Approval of Minutes Due to there not being a quorum , approval of the May 4, 2011 minutes would be deferred to the June meeting. IV. Introduction of Guests James Wallace with David Taylor Dance Theatre was introduced. V. New Business Black informed the Commission that the City's contract with David Taylor Dance Theatre requires David Taylor to meet with the Cultural Arts Commission two times a year to discuss the free performances that they are required to present in Englewood per year . Mr. Wallace told the Commission that last season was artistically the best in the history of David Taylor. Mr . Wallace reviewed the shows planned for the upcoming season including a Halloween show in October, Rainforest Odyssey in November, two performances of Nutcracker in a Nutshell in December, 2's & 3's in February and a contemporary show in March. Commission Members were told that David Taylor is finalizing the dates . Mr. Wallace explained that the Rainforest Odyssey and Nutcracker in a Nutshell are regular shows for David Taylor because audiences look forward to them year after year. City Council Liaison Jill Wilson asked if the Halloween show is geared towards children. Mr. Wallace explained that David Taylor tries to have shows for both children and adults and the Halloween show will be for both . Commission Member Bartunek asked how attendance has been for their shows in the past. Mr . Wallace stated that the shows do well , especially because they are free and they have been able to build up a regular crowd. Black thanked Mr. Wallace for attending tonight 's meeting . Mr. Wallace thanked the Comm ission and left. VI. Old Business There was no update for the comm u nity garden. W ilson asked Black in regard to art for the garden. Black reported that he had met with Maggie Stewart and Donna Schn itze r to discuss the process for placing art in the commun ity garden. Black stated that Stewart and Schnitzer are putting together some information to bring back to Parks and Recreat ion . VII. Committee Reports There was no update for Publ ic Art or Englewood Arts . In rega rd to an update on the Parks and Recreation Commission , Black told the Commiss ion that Joyce Musgrove has been promoted to Recrea t ion Progra m s and Facility Supervisor for the Malley Senior Recreation Center. VIII. Upcoming Events Wilson announced the upcoming Eats and Beats event that will be held on Saturday, June 25 1 h from noon to 1 Opm . Wilson noted that the event is be i ng hosted by the South Broadway Bus iness Improvement D istrict. IX . Director's Choice There no items for Director's Choice. X. Commission Member's Choice Commission Member Emmanuel d iscussed possible vendors that she has acqu ired for Funfest. XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm .