Notes from Meetings - July 13, 2010
Attending: Brandon (Waterhole), Courtney, Meg, Cris, Susan, Sandy, David, Todd, Matt, Cat, Bob, Tim, Georgeanne, Peter Introductions Agenda items Parking Lot - ArtWorks should probably not take a stand because of differing opinions among members; individuals certainly can. Todd: prepare a statement to issue that we are supportive of the resolution of the issue; considering the overall problem of parking in SL (i.e. tearing down the Dew Drop Inn to make access to Dorsey parking lot could be a useful solution.) David - we could use our art to voice our concerns. Cat - treat everyone with respect - what can we do to help?.... Finances - (via email) Burdette: Right now all bills that I am aware of have been paid and all income has been deposited. With that in mind, our current bank balance is $1089.03. (Note from Sandy - there still may be some advertising bills to be paid). From that figure, ArtWorks actually has available funds of $589.03. The remaining $500.00 is dedicated contributed funding for Plein Aire prizes. (Note from Sandy: we also have 12 registrations in for the Plein Air Festival - that is $240 - we will need some of that for the event) So for all practical purposes, the ArtWorks Bank Balance is $589.03. (Note from Sandy: more like $389, I think) Next ArtWorks social event - 7 pm, Sat. Aug 21, at Bluseed, after the “Meet the Artists” reception for the Plein Air Festival (BYOB & S) David - Hannah Hanford (AMC) has worked in the development of an arts community in Virginia - perhaps she could speak with ArtWorks. Perhaps at an evening meeting. Let's keep this in mind. Chamber Membership for ArtWorks (ArtWorks members may then join the Chamber for 1/2 price).  All present agreed. ArtWorks will pay $225 and ArtWorks members may join for $112.50 - will send out application forms) Some Chamber membership benefits Web page on Chamber web site (to direct visitors to “your” site) In Search feature of web site Chamber member directory (web site & in print) Free listing in Chamber Visitor’s Guide; option for paid advertising Free display of brochures in office (maybe Lake Placid too?) Health insurance option (ask Cris Winters about it - she already signed up for it) Events listing & promotion on Chamber web site Business referrals Mailings/emailings (they can send stuff/announcements out for us) Member to member discounts Member networking Legislative connections Plus - the more ArtWorks members who join the Chamber, the greater our voice is!!! ArtWorks web site has been updated to include all current members - image (when available) and listing with contact info. Downtown Gallery Map - Todd - anything yet? Should be at all art venues and Chamber office. Not able to work on it yet. Labels/name tags for artwork in Chamber office - Burdette  - anything yet? Info for book. Labels may not be necessary - but definitely everyone should have info in the book. Plein Air Festival - approximately 12? people registered at this time $20/ea). Volunteers needed: Aug. 19, 20, 21 - 10 AM at Borealis Color - help with participant check-in - Cris Winters? Distribution of flyers about event downtown (Susan’s boys?) Aug 19 - 3 pm - help setting up Silent Auction at Artists’ Guild Aug 21 - 10 - 1 - table at Farmer’s Market (need to check with Sam Hendren) Aug 21 - 4 pm - help moving Silent Auction over to Bluseed Aug 22 - 9 am - help setting up display racks in Town Hall - Cat Micheels Other Events Holiday ArtWalk & Exhibit - what about a small fee to participate? Perhaps fee should go to Bluseed. It's not too early to start organizing this..... Other Business Cris - Adk Green Circle - “Farm to Fork” festival, Sept. 4; Suggested an art event Mini art based on food; (Sandy has a rack system available). Sandy, Cris will work on it; Matt might be available to participate. Advertising - ADE Summer Guide (provide text/ad): Sandy brought copy in - text about the arts was limited and included errors. Todd: we should consider taking out a full page ad and then providing text for the publication (like we did for the Chamber Visitors Guide) Tim: nurturing activities; fun, social events - we don't want to forget about doing those.... Next Meeting: Aug 10 - 8 AM - Artists' Guild.
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