Arts Commission Meeting

AUBURN ARTS COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

April 20, 2015

The regular meeting of the Auburn Arts Commission was held in Room 10 of City Hall on April 20, 2015. Present were Lee

Buckingham, April Maynard, Terri Goodman, Kaz Huette, Michael Murphy, Ardith Gray, Katy Fries, Roberta McClellan, Bill Kirby and

Joyce Silva. Guests present were Elizabeth Sands and Kevin Hanley. A quorum was established and the meeting was opened by

Chairman Lee Buckingham at 4:30 pm.

The minutes of February 16, March 16, and March 23, 2015, were approved as corrected/submitted. The motion for approval was

made by Katy and seconded by Kaz.

Public Comment: Joyce advised the Commission about the up-coming City Appreciation dinner to be held in the Rose Room on May

20.

As neither Room 10 or the Rose Room are available for the next regular meeting of May 19, it will be held at the office of Bill Kirby

located at 3257 Professional Drive Suite D. Same time.

Bill advised that the unveiling of the Bud Anderson statue will be held on May 16.

Potential new member, Elizabeth Sands introduced herself and gave a brief Bio. She then excused herself from the meeting while

the members discussed her potential membership. A motion was made to Murphy and seconded by Katy to accept Elizabeth as a

member of the Arts Commission. Congratulations and Welcome Elizabeth.

The agenda was approved as presented.

The Greatest Generation: Bill reported on the “Let’s Never Forget” event which this year is “The Greatest Generation” to be held on

October 8m, 9, and 10. He explained the program, participants and performers which is under the City of Auburn and asked AAC to

sponsor the event. There followed a lengthy discussion – both pro and con – the result being that the event remain under the City

of Auburn with the possibility that the Commission be involved in next years “Let’s Never Forget” which will focus on U.A.I.C. Bill will

continue to contribute updates on the event at Commission Meetings.

July 24 event at the Ridge: The sub-committee of the Event Committee consisting of Bill Kirby, Ardith Gray, Elizabeth Sands, Katy

Fries and Roberta McClellan held a planning meeting on March 30 and presented their plan for the non-fund raiser which will

hopefully raise some funds. There was more considerable discussion which resulted in Joyce Silva being selected as Artistic Director

of the Event. She will endeavor to get actors to portray artists as was done at the first Arts in the Park.

Budget: Katy presented a preliminary budget which needs to get to the City for approval by April 29th. There was extensive

discussion with some changes. As President of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Kevin made some very good suggestions about

the AAC Brochure and what people are looking for when visiting Auburn.

A motion was made by Murphy and seconded by Katy to table items numbers 2,3,4,5 and 7 for the next regular meeting.

Water Leak Sculpture: April and Lee are continuing to work on this.

VAPA: Katy explained what she and Joyce are doing at the AUSD VAPA event at Rec Park next Saturday. She will be having the kids

do self-portraits and work on art boards representing AAC at this event which will be from 10:00 to 2:00. Commission Members are

encouraged to attend.

As there was no further business, a motion was made by Katy and seconded by April to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20

pm.

The next regular meeting will be on May 18, 2015 at 4:30 pm at Bill’s office located at 3257 Professional Dr. Suite D, regular time.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joyce Silva, Secretary

AUBURN ARTS COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, April 20, 2015, 4:30 PM

Auburn Civic Center, Room 10

AGENDA

Rev1

Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of a Quorum

Minutes for approval: Regular Meeting 2-16-15

Regular Meeting 3-16-15

Special Meeting 3-23-15

Public Comment

This is the time provided so that persons may speak on any item not on the agenda.

However, Commissioners cannot act on items not included on this agenda. Items discussed

under Public Comment may be placed on a future meeting agenda.

Please make your comments as brief as possible.

Agenda Approval

This is the time set aside for commission members and/or the public to ask for removal,

postponement or a change to the listed sequence of an agenda item

Art in Public Places Project Reports: Part of the Committee Reports.

Discussion of New Member Applications

Only 1 as of now: Elizabeth Sands

Old Business:

1. Vote on whether or not to act as a named sponsor the “Lets Never Forget” Event

2. Report joint event at the Ridge. Do we need a committee?

3. Committee Reports

1. Finance 4. Existing Art & Galleries 7. Fundraising

2. Operations 5. Promotion 8. Art Park & Gallery

3. Events 6. Public Art 9.

4. Brainstorming Ideas Continuation

5. Possible presentation from Dave Naves re: the use of social media/websites to promote the

commission

6. Update on the process of installing the Water Leak sculpture

7. Report from Frank on progress with Dr. Fox’s small pieces show.

8. Resolution of the VAPA Committee’s request from Joyce and/or Katy.

New Business:

The need for a contact Phone Number, Email Address and Facebook contact

New Committees?

Future Agenda Items:

Correspondence:

Adjournment: