2020-01-09 Updated
To develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 3:30 PM
City Council Chambers, City Hall
33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll-Call Attendance
_X_ Lynn Smith
_X Jessica Peters
__By phone_ Maria Tzompa
___ Jay Wilson
X Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair __X_ Gretchen Caserotti
X Leslie Mauldin, Chair __X _ Logan Cloninger
X Ginni Hale ___ Genesis Milam, ex-officio
2. Adoption of the Agenda - Adopted
A. Read Mission – Leslie read mission
3. Approval of Minutes [Action Item] - Approved
A. November 14, 2019 Meeting Minutes
4. New Business [Action Item]
A. Chair and Vice Chair Elections
JP nominated LM for Chair; LM nominated BZG for Vice-Chair
Motion to approve JP/GC; all ayes, motion passed
B. Review and Approval of Via Partnerships Agreement [Action Item]
-Approved GC/JP
Emily provided final agreement to go before city council and
answered questions from commissioners and clarified timelines
C. Discussion: Artwork Prices on Labels in Initial Point Gallery
Bonnie proposed adding prices to labels on artwork
Emily provided City historical perspective, but now that a new
mayor is in office the question could be asked if current practice
could be changed/updated. Discussion ensued regarding
competitive selection process of IPG artists/exhibitors and how
that may play a role in this decision
Mayor Simison will be approached with question of whether
prices on labels is allowed going forward. If so, conversation
with MAC will ensue.
In the interim, commission decided to print extra cost sheets for
reception and credenza so visitors can take a copy of that with
them in case they want to purchase art. This will be in addition to
the cost sheets posted on the walls in the gallery.
D. Discussion: Mayor's Awards in the Arts
Leslie provided history of awards and category information
(Advocate, Educator, Artist, Student Artist). At next month’s
meeting, commission will discuss deadline for nominations. Bonnie
suggested social media blast to spread the word.
Leslie clarified official name of this award is: “Mayor Tammy’s
Awards in the Arts” as a legacy title to former Mayor Tammy
Bonnie clarified this award should be presented during Art Week
5. Old Business [Action Item]
A. Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Event is scheduled for 2/8/2020 from 7pm – 11pm
Logistics between City and David Stolhand are being worked out
B. Accession/Deaccession Policy Presentation to Council
Garrett will present this policy to city council either on 1/21/20 or
1/28/20. In the future, Audrey will present any items needing to be
heard by council
6. Reports
A. Approval of Monthly Expenses [Action Item] – Approved JP/BZG
B. 2019 Year in Review: Initial Point Gallery
Bonnie remarked on importance of receptions and multiple artists as
exhibitors versus having one artist per month in the gallery. Over 180
citizens signed visitor log in 2019.
C. Admin Report
Adrienne gave year in review to commission. Asked commissioners
to sign up to host at least one IPG reception in 2020. Asked to have
a discussion about committees in February.
7. Next Meeting: Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. in Conference
Room B
8. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. (GC/BZG)
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