HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-28 Events and Outreach Subcommittee MeetingMeridian Commission
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
EVENTS AND OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL -CALL ATTENDANCE
Crystal Paulson, Chair Patrick O'Leary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Events and Outreach Meeting Minutes from 6-27-23
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discussion and Planning: Art Week 2023: Review Art Week Schedule; Discuss
Scheduled Classes; Discuss MAC Booth at the Community Art Party; Review
Various Online Call to Artist Forms; Discuss Chalk Art Awards and Judges; Business
Outreach for Participation
NEXT MEETING - TBD August, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
In-
Meridian 1 Commission
EVENTS AND OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Rec Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM
ROLL -CALL ATTENDANCE
X Crystal Paulson
MINUTES
X Patrick O'Leary
Also Present was Arts and Culture Coordinator, Cassandra Schiffler and Seasonal Arts and
Culture Assistant, Dia Bassett
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of 5-30-23 Minutes C. Paulson moved for approval and P. O'Leary seconded. All in
favor.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Art Week 2023
➢ Develop panel discussion idea, survey idea
o Panel Title — Making a Stellar Art Application
■ App process, Learn the Biz, Local Opportunities
o Wed 9/20 12-1 pm — IPG — Light refreshments
o Suggested Panelists
■ Tara Centybear, Lorelle Rau, Sandra RH, Jodi or Greg SP, Bobby Gaytan, Nelli
at Idaho Art Gallery
➢ Class scheduling
o Improv class scheduling — 3 possible providers — waiting on space confirmation, Mask -
making 5pm-7pm,
o Add a writing class for a fee of $150
o unBound Food & Photo class
o Coffee, Plant, Repeat: ask if they want to do again
➢ Review Community Art Party plans; discuss MAC booth at the Community Art Party
o Schedule from 5-8pm at Generations Park
0 9/16 Event Lineup
■ 4:30pm chalk art check -in
■ 5pm competition begins
■ 5-6:30 Band Playing
■ 5-7pm , Hands on activities
■ 6:30pm Buskerfest
■ 7:30pm chalk art ends
■ 7:45pm awards
■ 8pm close
➢ 9/17 Sunday — No events ❑
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➢ 9/18 Monday — No events
➢ 9/19 Reception IPG 4:30pm
➢ 9/20 Panel Discussion 12-1 pm IPG Gallery
➢ 9/21 TBA
➢ 9/22 TBA
➢ 9/23 6:30pm Final Concert on Broadway `High Street'
o Opening Act ?
➢ General Discussions
o Busker research — Renee, Pat will look for recommendations
■ "What is a busker?" on social media —include highlights from last year
o Call for interactive art projects
■ Add examples of projects
■ Add Generations Park location
o Music Group for Chalk Art TBD
o Flash Mob ????? - TVCT, Huckleberry - Local School choir ?
➢ Chalk art competition and review form; discuss judges; discuss chalk art awards
0 5pm-7:30pm, 2 categories originality, quality 1-10 to speed up award presentation,
o Add `Best Practice' to Application
o Cassie to Contact Michelle Glaze about arrangements for Gift Card awards
➢ Coordination with other businesses; how to add their events/pop up art things to schedule
➢ Marketing - raise social media budget to $50
Action Items
Approval of budget — P. O'Leary moved to add $25 to marketing budget and approve overall
budget. C. Paulson seconded. All approved.
NEXT MEETING - TBD
ADJOURNMENT
C. Paulson moved to adjourn at 4:15pm
P. O'Leary seconded. All ayes.