HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-09 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes
City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development
June 9, 2016
8:30 a.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Commissioners Present: Kierie Piccininni (Chair), Emily Burnham, Judy Boothby, Heather
Magee, Mary Budd, and Zeth Lundy (staff)
Excused Absent: Josh Plourde, David Zelz, Marianne Lynch, Elisabeth Young, Tom Avila,
Stephanie Harp
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
May’s meeting was cancelled, so no minutes to approve.
3. Grant Application Review – Penobscot Theatre
Mary Budd gave overview of Transformer Tales: Stories from the Dawnland, Penobscot
Theatre’s world-premiere production in association with Penobscot Nation. The
combination of Penobscot origin tales is proposed to engage 35-50 kids with hope for a
truly diverse student population including outreach to Indian Island and community.
Program includes field trip to museum on Indian Island, hearing from tribal elders, and
classes on history/culture/music of Penobscot Nation. Culminate with two
performances at Bangor Opera House, and then tour production to both Indian Island
and Blackwoods Ampitheater at Acadia National Park as part of their 100-year
celebration. Chair Piccininni moved to grant Penobscot Theatre $2000 instead of $1500
requested amount. Unanimous vote to send to Business & Economic Development
committee for approval.
4. Waterfront Concerts Mural Project
Tabled to July’s meeting – Elisabeth Young not present at meeting to lead discussion.
5. Intro to Historic Preservation Committee
HPC chair Liz Rettenmaier not present at meeting to engage in discussion re: connecting
CCD to groups like HPC to partner and have full communication on projects such as
public murals. Conversation tabled until a further time.
6. ARTober
Emily discussed feedback at forum, and that we are still looking for more funding. Chair
Piccininni noted a remaining balance of $1360 from last year.
7. Committee Updates
Education: working on getting materials together for workshop in July. Lining up
panelists for fall workshop.
Advocacy: Annual forum featured 47 attendees. Some feedback included create more
updates, communication, and engage cultural leaders. AEP5 surveys still rolling in for
this quarter.
Cultural Vibrancy: bridge mural project currently on hold.
8. Other Business
Judy: Robinson Ballet and Bangor Ballet’s executive and artistic directors all retired this
spring, and she would like to recommend that the City send them all a “certificate of
appreciation” for their contribution to City culture and arts. Going forward, anyone in a
similar position should get similar recognition. Judy moved, Emily seconded, voted
unanimous.
Future Commission Meetings (8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers):
August 11, 2016
Sep 8, 2016 (grant reviews)
Oct 13, 2016
Nov 10, 2016
Dec 8, 2016 (grant reviews)