ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meeting of Tuesday, 04 August 2009

Mansfield Community Center (MCC) Conference Room

 

MINUTES

 

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05p by Acting Chair Tom Bruhn. Members present: Tom Bruhn, Scott Lehmann, Joan Prugh.  Members absent: Jay Ames, Kim Bova, Blanche Serban. Others present: Jay O’Keefe (staff).

 

2. The draft minutes of the 07 July 09 meeting were approved as written.

 

3. Festival on the Green Art Show.  Kim has indicated by e-mail that the Festival on the Green still lacks panels for displaying art at its show (Sep. 13).  Jay O’K reported that the AAC does indeed have $500 in its budget, which could perhaps be put toward purchasing such panels.  Those in attendance agreed to look into what sort of display panels are available and at what cost.

 

4. Know Your Towns Fair.  Scott reported that the Mansfield LWV has not yet supplied the information he requested about reserving a table for the AAC at Know Your Towns Fair (Sep. 12).  Unless a response is forthcoming soon, we will have to shelve this plan, since it will take some time to assemble material (such as brochures on local arts groups) for display at the table.

 

5. Art displays.

a.      In accord with Town art display policy, the Mansfield Library has submitted a proposal from Martin Bloom for a display of collage works there.  Judging by the photos supplied, the show will consist largely (or perhaps entirely) of works not shown at the MCC last fall.  The exhibit was approved.

b.     Joan reported that Michael Allison will be happy to display his colored wooden bowls in the winter quarter; he could also move his show forward to the fall if necessary.  Scott will ask Jay Ames to find out whether William Stallman still wants to exhibit found-object sculpture in the fall.

c.      Scott will also let Jay Ames know that he can plan on exhibiting his paintings in the sitting room in the fall, as nobody else has applied.  As usual, we will need to see photos in advance.

d.     Jay O’K reported that some artists exhibiting at the MCC have posted identifying labels which damage the walls when removed.  He requested that artists who wish to post information about their works first consult with him about how to do this safely.

 

 

6. Coffee houses. Joan reported that the memoir-writing group is interested in doing another reading sometime this coming year.  She has not yet been able to reach Tom Terry about a performance by his flamenco guitar group.

 

7. Summer concerts. In response to a question from Joan, Jay O’K reported that Friday summer concerts sponsored by Parks and Recreation, formerly held at Bicentennial Pond, are now presented at the MCC (outside if the weather be good, inside in the gym if not). Supported by fund-raising and a modest Town contribution, they are free to the public and typically draw audiences of 150-200. 

 

8. Annual report.  The AAC’s FY2008-09 report is due Sep. 1.  Scott will e-mail a draft to AAC members.

 

9. Adjourned at 7:32p.  Next meeting: Tuesday, 01 September 09, 7:00p.

Scott Lehmann, Acting Secretary, 07 August 09