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)