2021-07-28 Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee
INITIAL POINT GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Suite 206 Meridian,
Idaho
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_x____ Lizzie Taylor
_x____ Natalie Schofield, Chair
_x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from Regular Meeting on June 23, 2021
L. Taylor made motion to approve minutes, seconded by B. Zahn Griffith
All ayes
REPORTS
2. Update: Current and Incoming Gallery Exhibits
The Subcommittee discussed the current exhibit with the rodeo theme and A.
Belnap described how Ginger Lantz and Steph Teeter had to drop out of the
exhibit, however Steph was able to take Ginger’s place with her inventory of 2D
artwork and Mandy Henebry agreed to stay another month. J. Cavaness-Williams
was the opening reception host with 13 attendees. L. Taylor noted that hopefully
the attendance was low because it was July 4th weekend.
Next month, Wendy Blickenstaff, Clare Nelson, and Lauri Borer will be showing in
the Gallery. There is currently no host signed up for the August and November
Opening Receptions, so A. Belnap will email the Commission and request
commissioners to volunteer as host for those months.
ACTION ITEMS
3. Review Calendar for 2022 and Revise or Select New Artists to Invite to the Gallery
The Subcommittee reviewed the calendar for 2022 and filled in the gaps as listed
below:
June- Leslie J. Bosch as 3D artist
July- Lynn Fraley as 3D artist
August- Connie Wood and Kris Rehn for ¼ space as photographers
David Day as backup photographer
Melissa Reche as 3D artist
October- Cyndy Lounsbury as 3D artist
November- Betsie Richardson for ¼ space
Kris Mannion as 3D artist
December- Lorelle Rau, Pat Kilby, and Julie Clemons for 1/3 space each
Flynn Day Pottery as 3D artist
The 3D artists’ assigned months are flexible. A. Belnap will contact artists.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Follow Up on Media Marketing for the Initial Point Gallery
A. Belnap introduced the media marketing plan she created with the City
Communications Manager. B. Griffith requested that there be a weekly social
media post for the Gallery, A. Belnap said she was able to commit to two posts a
month. N. Schofield suggested that the posts tag the artists to improve interactions
and marketing for the artists. The Subcommittee agreed to try the marketing plan
for 6 months and re-evaluate then.
5. Discuss and Determine Change to September Opening Reception
A. Belnap informed the Subcommittee that the Meridian Art Foundation’s Art Sip
coordinator requested that the Initial Point Gallery be open for visitors on the
evening of their event, September 9. A. Belnap asked if the Subcommittee would
want to move the Opening Reception to September 9 or to have two evening
events in September. B. Griffith recommended that the Subcommittee open the
Gallery for both nights in September in order to maintain a consistent Opening
Reception schedule and because one of the September artists in from out of town.
The Subcommittee was enthusiastic about the partnership and agreed with B.
Griffith’s suggestion. N. Schofield will host the September Opening Reception and
L. Taylor will host during the Art Sip.
6. Discuss and Determine Application Window for Gallery Applications for 2023
A. Belnap asked if the Subcommittee would prefer to do a closed Call to Artist,
where the artists have 6-8 weeks to apply once a year to the Gallery, or maintain
an open Call where artists can apply at any time in the year. B. Griffith explained
that the Subcommittee originally changed the Call to an open Call in an effort to
gather more applications. The Subcommittee agreed to switch back to a closed Call
to Artist each spring.
NEXT MEETING - August 25, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by B. Zahn Griffith
All ayes
Meeting adjourned at 2:23pm
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 & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Suite 206 Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ Lizzie Taylor
_____ Natalie Schofield, Chair
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Minutes from Regular Meeting on June 23, 2021
REPORTS
2. Update: Current and Incoming Gallery Exhibits
ACTION ITEMS
3. Review Calendar for 2022 and Revise or Select New Artists to Invite to the Gallery
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Follow Up on Media Marketing for the Initial Point Gallery
5. Discuss and Determine Change to September Opening Reception
6. Discuss and Determine Application Window for Gallery Applications for 2023
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NEXT MEETING - August 25, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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INITIAL POINT GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
__x___ Lizzie Taylor
__x___ Natalie Schofield, Chair
_____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approve Minutes from May 26, 2021 Meeting
L. Taylor made motion of approval
All ayes
REPORTS
2. Update: Current and Incoming Gallery Exhibit
The Subcommittee discussed the success of the June Installation and large
attendance at the Opening Reception. The next show will be rodeo themed and
installed on July 2. Jenifer Cavaness-Williams will be the host.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review Calendar for Initial Point Gallery Artists 2022
A. Belnap showed the Subcommittee her tracking sheet of artists who have
accepted their scheduled time slots for 2022. She informed the Subcommittee that
there are 7 openings for 3D artists and 9 openings for 2D artists.
4. Select New Artists to Invite to the Gallery
The Subcommittee reviewed the artists listed on the sheet compiled by A. Belnap
and the Subcommittee. Together, the Subcommittee selected the artists to invite
for 2022. See below document for details.
NEXT MEETING - July 28, 2028
Due to Subcommittee members being out of town, the next Initial Point Gallery
Subcommittee meeting will be on Tuesday, July 27 at 1pm.
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Item 1.
ADJOURNMENT
L. Taylor made motion to adjourn.
All ayes
2D Artists
Random (1)
Karen Eastman- landscape/still life/figurative
Lorelle Rau- collage landscape/nature
Ann Gentry- clay and tile mosaics
Non Representational (1)
Michael Norsk- non representational
Connie Rodriguez- non representational
Anne Peterson- figurative/non representational
Seasons (1)
Rachel Teannalach- landscape/figurative
Everett Marsland Smith- landscape
Janyrae Seda- figurative/landscape/animal
Whimsical (1)
Hartini Gibson- landscape
Pat Kilby- landscape/city scape
Julie Clemons- whimsy landscapes
Photography (3)
Monte Stiles
Connie Wood- encaustic/photograph
Figurative/Still Life (1)
Ashley Quick- figurative/objects
Betsie Richardson- still life/figurative/animal
Animals (1)
Josh Udesen- landscape/animal
Mark Davis- figurative/animal/still life/landscape
Kelly Cooper- landscape/still life/animals
3D Artists
John Taye- wood
Martha Heukensfeld- jewelry
Gary Holt Peer- wood sculpture
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Laura Johnson- glass art
Terri Axness- 3D
Cyndy Lounsbury- misc. collection
Evalee Campbell- ceramic
Jerry Hendershot- metal, clay, ceramic
Betty Hayzlett- felt art
Lynn A Fraley- cast
Kris Mannion- minimalist ceramic
Erin Pietsch- clay
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MEMO TO INITIAL POINT GALLERY
SUBCOMMITTEE
Topic: Publicity Plans for Initial Point Gallery Opening Receptions
Marketing Plan Created by A. Belnap and City Communications Manager
• Listing all Opening Receptions on the Community Calendar
• Include in the quarterly Parks & Recreation Activity Guide
• Social media post prior to each installation
o Shared from City page, reposted by MAC
o MAC post installation/reception pictures, reposted by City
• Notice in the City e-newsletter in the first newsletter following installation
• Media release from the Mayor's Office one week before Opening Reception
o an invitation to the Open Reception
o including information about each artist
o potentially picked up by local news outlets
Other Ideas to Explore:
• Next Door Events
• Boise Arts & History search engine
• Boise Weekly
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