Min - Arts Alliance - 2001 - 11/06 - RegularAAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Evelyn Dawson
Lisa Ellrich
Dee Hermigan
Lauren Jones
Cynthia Kalem
Jennifer Kiser
Debra Sielert
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
Guests Present
William Dillard, Allen Art Guild Chairperson
Lynn Moore, Allen Citizen
Stephanie Best, Allen Civic Ballet
Jay Conrad, Art Guild, Pubic Art
Staff Present
Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director
Larry Kirk, Recreations Service Manager
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
Tina Daniels, Cultural Arts Specialist
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Deb Sielert called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There was no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
3. APPROVED THE MINUTES FROM October 2, 2001 REGULAR
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Lisa Ellnch moved to accept the Minutes from October meeting. Dee
Hermigan seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 for, 0 against.
4. Election of Officers
Lisa Ellrich was elected Chair of the Arts Alliance Board.
1 Deb Sielert was elected Vice Chair of the Arts Alliance Board
Dee Hermigan was elected Secretary of the Arts Alliance Board
MINUTES
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
November 6, 2001
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Evelyn Dawson
Lisa Ellrich
Dee Hermigan
Lauren Jones
Cynthia Kalem
Jennifer Kiser
Debra Sielert
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
Guests Present
William Dillard, Allen Art Guild Chairperson
Lynn Moore, Allen Citizen
Stephanie Best, Allen Civic Ballet
Jay Conrad, Art Guild, Pubic Art
Staff Present
Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director
Larry Kirk, Recreations Service Manager
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
Tina Daniels, Cultural Arts Specialist
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Deb Sielert called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There was no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
3. APPROVED THE MINUTES FROM October 2, 2001 REGULAR
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Lisa Ellnch moved to accept the Minutes from October meeting. Dee
Hermigan seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 for, 0 against.
4. Election of Officers
Lisa Ellrich was elected Chair of the Arts Alliance Board.
1 Deb Sielert was elected Vice Chair of the Arts Alliance Board
Dee Hermigan was elected Secretary of the Arts Alliance Board
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5. PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO ALLEN SYMPHONY
All board members presented a check for $20,000. to Allen Symphony members
Jack Willis and Griff Moore.
6. Presentation from Allen Civic Ballet
Stefanie Best from Allen Civic Ballet requested support from the Allen Arts Alliance to
help fund their performances of "Nutcracker" and "Allen Dance Festival"
7. Presentation from Allen Public Library
Nancy Goodman requested one thousand dollars for proposed lecture series for the
library.
8. Budget
Larry Kirk presented the 2001-2002 budget to the board.
Public Art
15,000.
Art Fest
25,000
Communications/
Promotions
6,000
Summer Sounds
20,000
Sunday Sounds
5,000
Allen Symphony
20,000
Guild
1,500
Schools
3,000
Public Performances
2000
(Ballet, Choir, etc)
Dee Hennigan made a motion and it was seconded by Evelyn Dawson to accept the
budget as presented.
9. GUILD UPDATE
Bill Dillard said that several committees were going strong. Public Art is very active as well
as Art in Education. A guild meeting has been set for January 8' before the regular board
meeting.
Jay Conrad from Allen Arts Alliance Guild/Public Art did extensive research on several
artists in the area. Ms. Conrad suggested Sandi Stein from Valley House Galleries as the artist
to create a sculpture for the city. Don Horton added that twenty thousand would be needed to
create art at gateways into the community. He suggested the board seek out sites and budget
for this art.
10. Artsmania Update
Tina Daniels reported that Danna Flemons from Artmania would give a detailed report at the
December art board meeting.
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11. AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES
ARTS ALLIANCE/SCHOOL LIAISON—Lauren Jones and Cindy Kaleta
The guild is pursuing many opportunities with the school district and the board will be
updated in future meetings. Lauren Jones suggested an "Art Drive" to help out area
schools with art supplies that are needed. Specific plans will be discussed at later
meetings.
FRIENDS OF PARKS AND ART IN ALLEN ---Evelyn Dawson, Don Horton
Lisa Ellrich reported that the Friends of the Parks adopted kidmanta project.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ---Deb Sielert and Cindy Kaleta
Nothing to report at this time.
Library Oversight and Planning Committee
Lisa Ellrich reported that the plans go to City Council for approval next month and the
AAAB needs to be involved with the process of planning the new library. This will be a
3 -month commitment.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS TO AD HOC COMMITTEES
Dee Hennigan volunteered to be a representative to kidsmania
12. UPDATE/REVIEW ON BOARD PROJECTWISSUES
The next Sunday Sounds concert is November 11 with Melody Bell.
13. Other Business
Don Horton has spoke to the Art Specialist at Allen High School about her students creating a
canvas wall hanging for the Natatorium. He suggested that the winners receive five hundred
dollars for first prize and one hundred dollars each for four runners up.
Tina Daniels reported that she meets with the Allen Art teachers on a monthly basis and will
report back to the board as issues and ideas arise.
14. Adjorned
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Lisa Ellrich, Chair
Dee HermigitsecrCtary