2021-01-27 Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
INITIAL POINT GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian,
Idaho
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM
MINUTES
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor
_x____ Natalie Schofield, Chair
_x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Meeting November 25,
2020
B. Griffith made motion to approve minutes, seconded by L. Taylor
All ayes
REPORTS
2. Update: COVID-19 Impact on the Initial Point Gallery
A. Belnap reported that the February installation of the BOSCO show was canceled
because City Hall remains closed. A. Belnap has been working with Bonnie
Peacher, the organizer of the BOSCO show, to transition their installation into a
virtual show via social media. Throughout the month of February, A. Belnap will
highlight individual artists and their artwork. The March and April shows remain
to be seen. A. Belnap has been updating Jessie Swimeley, president of TVAA and
the organizer of the March show. If the March show is canceled, A. Belnap will do a
version of a virtual show for TVAA as well. B. Griffith suggested looking into a
video loop format through iMovie or a slideshow. L. Taylor reported that Leslie
Bosch from the Nampa Civic Center transitioned TVAA’s show there into a virtual
show- she would be a good contact to learn how to navigate the process. N.
Schofield asked if these virtual shows could be noted in the City Newsletter to let
people know what we are doing. A. Belnap will look into it.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review and Finalize Initial Point Gallery Brochure
This agenda item is postponed until next meeting.
4. Discuss Artists to Complete 2021 Gallery Schedule
The Subcommittee noted that there is still an open space in the gallery calendar in
August 2021 for ¼ gallery. In the past, the Subcommittee has discussed The Great
American Paint In and B. Griffith recommended an encaustic artist to fill in the
space. Even though The Great American Paint In has not responded to the
Subcommittee’s inquiries, B. Griffith suggested that the Gallery would be able to
accommodate them at any time by designating the credenza as the presentation
space. All that is needed is three easels for the physical artwork and room for a
small television for the slideshow. The Subcommittee agreed- whenever the Great
American Paint In informs the Subcommittee of their calendar, the Gallery will
have space for them.
The Subcommittee then reviewed Lauri Borer’s work, the encaustic artist
suggested by B. Griffith. The Subcommittee approved the work and B. Griffith
made motion to invite L. Borer to show in the Initial Point Gallery in August 2021,
seconded by L. Taylor
All ayes
NEXT MEETING – TBD
The Subcommittee scheduled their next meeting to be March 24, 2021 at 1:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion to adjourn, seconded by B. Griffith
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 1:32pm
To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
INITIAL POINT GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor
_____ Natalie Schofield, Chair
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Meeting November 25,
2020
REPORTS
2. Update: COVID-19 Impact on the Initial Point Gallery
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review and Finalize Initial Point Gallery Brochure
4. Discuss Artists to Complete 2021 Gallery Schedule
NEXT MEETING - TBD
ADJOURNMENT
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INITIAL POINT GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian,
Idaho
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM
MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually:
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Or join by phone: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 431-699-277
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor
_____ Natalie Schofield
_x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Chair
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Meeting on October 28, 2020
L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by B. Griffith
All ayes
REPORTS
2. Update: COVID-19 Impact on the Initial Point Gallery
A. Belnap reported that due to COVID-19, Meridian City Hall is closed to the public.
The current show with the Pastel Society is cut short and the installation of the
Idaho Commission of the Arts MAP show is postponed. A. Belnap has already
communicated with both groups. John McMahon from ICA responded that if the
December show gets postponed too far, then they will have to cancel the show. B.
Griffith asked if some of the artists from the Pastel Society can leave their art up
through December, just to have art on the wall. A. Belnap affirmed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review and Finalize Initial Point Gallery Brochure
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Item 1.
The Subcommittee reviewed the drafted brochure that A. Belnap created and gave
feedback regarding coloring, addition information, and editing of photographs. A.
Belnap will make the suggested changes and bring back the finished brochure at
next meeting.
4. Deliberate Deadline for Accepting Artists' Applications for 2022 Gallery Shows
The Subcommittee considered the deadline for accepting artist applications and
the selection panel meeting for the Initial Point Gallery next year. It is the
preference of the Subcommittee to meet in the summertime to give the artists
plenty of time to prepare for their show. After reviewing subcommittee member’s
availability, the Subcommittee determined that the date for the selection panel
meeting will be May 26, 2021 and the deadline for receiving applications will be
May 16, 2021.
ACTION ITEMS
5. Discuss the Details of the Great American Paint In Show and Determine whether to
Include in 2021 Gallery Schedule
B. Griffith described the information she found regarding the national show, Great
American Paint In. According to B. Griffith’s research, very minimal cost or effort
will be required of the Subcommittee and the City to host this show, most of the
materials will be provided by the Great American Paint In organizers. The
Subcommittee agreed that if the schedule works well with the Great American
Paint In, the Initial Point Gallery will host the show in August 2021. A. Belnap will
arrange details and contract the show, if possible.
NEXT MEETING - December 23, 2020
Since the Subcommittee has no urgent projects, the Subcommittee decided to recess the
regular Initial Point Gallery Meetings until February 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion to adjourn, seconded by B. Griffith
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 1:41pm.
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MEMO TO INITIAL POINT GALLERY
SUBCOMMITTEE
Objective: Discuss Artists to Fill Quarter Gallery Space in August
Options include:
Lori Borer (see attachment)
Great American Paint-In
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