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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-12 WPAS MinMINUTES WESTLAKE PUBLIC ART SOCIETY MEETING March 6, 2012 Present: Bryan Biddle, Gail James, Kelly Cox, Trish Biddle, Amelia Johnson, Leah Rennhack, Debra Hale Absent: April Gallagher Others Present: Rebecca Neidich, Alison Ross 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by President Biddle at 7:15 pm. 2. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2012 MEETING Motion made by Director Cox to approve with corrections, seconded by Director Johnson. Motion carried 7 -0. 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY AIR (ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE) WRAP The first year of AIR was a great success. Suggestions for next year included better check in logistics in regards to the placement of art, artists staying by pieces during the silent auction, bringing the artists on stage, and pre- auction bidding. Also, more time for exposure to art. Next year start recruiting artists Sept -Nov, and have 2 artists per grade as the goal. Maybe offer Art & Travel packages with sponsors to be auctioned. Also, we discussed a "Tiered Raffle ". Next year is the 10 year Anniversary so it's extra special. Motion made to approve $315 (9x$35) for thank you baskets for AIR artists by Director Hale, seconded by Director Rennhack. Motion carried 7 -0. 4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PARTICIPATION IN ARBOR DAYS AND ART CONTEST GUIDELINES Entry form for student submissions due March 30. 2 pieces need to be submitted electronically for review. Expecting 12 Seniors, roughly 25 total submissions expected. WPAS will offer all AIR artists access to display and sell art at Arbor Days in the area where the student art winners will be displaying. Rebecca can provide additional tents if necessary. Bryan will send out letters. No motion was made. S. REVIEW AND DISCUSS BRASS NAMEPLATES FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY GRADUATES. Motion to approve $100 -$140 for brass nameplates for legacy pieces at WA made by Director Cox, seconded by Director Johnson. Motion carried 7 -0. We discussed creating a Legacy Collection from WA graduates by purchasing pieces from Seniors displaying at Arbor Days, the winning submissions, juried by the WPAS board. Motion made to approve between $100 -$250 to begin collection by Director Hale, Seconded by Director Cox. Motion carried 7 -0. 6. REVIEW AND DISCUSS MEMBER CONFIRMATIONS Town of Westlake to review and approve. No motion made. 7. REVIEW AND DISCUSS WPAS WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook and website updated with links to 360, Star Telegram, AIR artist recognitions. No motion made. 8. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE TREASURER'S REPORT Director Johnson reported in her reported a $5,050 balance from funds provided by the Town of Westlake for the 2012 fiscal year 10/1/11- 9/30/12. No motion was made. 9. DISCUSS AND SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING Discussed items to place on next meeting's Agenda: Art contest at Arbor Days /WPAS Board Member confirmation/ WPAS Fundraising Ideas. March 28, 2012, 7:OOpm at Rebecca's house will be the next tentative meeting date for WPAS. 10. ADJOURN Motion made by Director Biddle to adjourn meeting, seconded by Director James. President B. Biddle adjourned the meeting at 8:40 pm. APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON 3/28 , 2012.