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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-10 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development March 10, 2016 8:30 a.m. Council Chambers, City Hall Commissioners Present: Kierie Piccininni (Chair), Judy Boothby, Tom Avila, Elisabeth Young, Stephanie Harp, David Zelz, Heather Magee, and Zeth Lundy (staff) Excused Absent: Kat Johnson, Mary Budd, Emily Burnham, David Zelz, Marianne Lynch, Josh Plourde 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Minutes for January and February meetings were approved. 3. Committee updates Chair Piccininni provided updates on the Funding committee, specifically notifying BED about the Fund’s changed nature, need for donations, and adding a “donate” button to the website. Recap of BED’s approval of the CCD applying for 6 grants. Grant writing session scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 at 5:30pm, and to discuss ARTober budget. Discussion of MAC Grant and exploration of possible non-profit spin-off or acquisition of dedicated staff person. Moved to send proposed amendment of Advocacy’s section’s second goal to BED, which would help with exploration of potential dedicated staff person. Advocacy committee reported on AEP5 Economic Impact Study, which is ongoing. Wednesday, April 6 at 6pm was set as the date for the Spring public forum, location TBD. Memo to next BED meeting to approve sign language for Continuity of Community sculpture. Working on changes to Public Art & Monument Policy to submit to BED at an upcoming meeting. Education committee scheduled a grant writing workshop for March 29. Discussed next workshop, and also the possibility of recording workshops for people to watch/listen to at their leisure. Marketing committee continues to work on new BangorArts.org website. ARTober meeting on March 22. Cultural Vibrancy committee gave update on mural location ideas. Maine DOT did not approve of potential locations. Discussed retaining wall on Broadway near Family Dollar, “skybridge” between Merchants Plaza and Exchange. Motion to pursue mural on skybridge. Future Commission Meetings (8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers): Apr 14, 2016 May 12, 2016 Jun 9, 2016 (grant reviews) Jul 14, 2016 Sep 8, 2016 (grant reviews) Oct 13, 2016 Nov 10, 2016 Dec 8, 2016 (grant reviews)