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COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Friday, May 6, 2022 – 8:30 am
City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
Meeting Minutes
Commissioners Present: Adams, Bragg, Filipiak, Greenlaw, McDade, McGill, Rieley,
Stockwell, Yacoubagha (Zoom)
City Staff: Bickford, Emery
Others in Attendance: Josh Gass, Launchpad; Jen Shepard, Penobscot Theatre Company
(Zoom)
Chair Bragg called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
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The minutes of April 1, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by
Commissioner McGill, seconded by Commissioner McDade.
Chair Bragg advised that the budget committee did not discuss the CCD funding at the most
recent meeting, but would be taken up on May 18, 2022.
Director Emery reported the financial report is same as last month; balance of $11,116.30.
Committee Reports:
Grant Committee- CommissionerMcGill advisedthattwo grant applications
had been received forthe Spring Round;Penobscot Theatre Company and Launchpad.
Penobscot Theatre Company requesting$4,000 forthe production of “Queen” which
addresses issues of ethics, the environment (bee colony collapse), academia, gender
and friendships. Commissioner McGill motioned for approval, seconded by
Commissioner Filipiak. All members in favor, unanimous.
Launchpad requesting $840 for 12-15 wheat paste installations, with locations not
finalized at this time. Chair Bragg motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner
Stockwell. All members in favor, unanimous.
Director Emery advised the grant award recommendations would go to Business &
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Economic Development Committee on May 17, and to City Council on May 23.
Commissioner McGill discussed possibilityof Grant and ARTober Committees focusing
section of Spring 2023 grant submissions for ARTober 2023. Discussed reaching out to
groups for free and accessible programming for the public.
Assets Committee –CommissionerFilipiak discussed the RFP for the Davis Brook
Stack project, noting that this willbe asemi-permanent/permanent installation to survive
the life of the structure with minimal maintenance. Theme of “Penobscot River.” The
narrative was reviewed, which provides room for interpretation by the artist. RFP will
request detailed descriptions, budget, timeline, renderings. Timeline to receive
proposals would be mid-summer 2022. Installation signage discussed, adding
information about the background of the Davis Brook Stack project directly to the RFP,
attributing content obtained from Penobscot Nation tribal website.
CommissionerFilipiak provided that the Committee would be working on obtaining
photos for the ongoing project with Matt Bishop from the Bangor Historical Society. This
will be kid/family friendly. Annual asset reviews will begin around the City.
ARToberCommittee – CommissionerMcDade advised that ARTober will return
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in-person this year; opening date of October 7, at the Zillman Art Museum. Week long
programming to feature visual arts October 1-7, music October 8-14, performing arts
October 15-21, and art of the word October 22-28.
CommissionerMcDadediscussed the possibility of naming an artist of the year to be
honored at ARTober. Director Emery suggested that the idea be fleshed out and
presented to City Council for approval before further planning. The committee will
address this.
Director Emery indicated that the Public Art & Monument Policy is dated 2016, and
should be reviewed for possible edits Staff will send the policy by email to all CCD
Commissioners for review. Staff does not feel that an overhaul is needed.
Commissioner Filipiak moved cancellation of the July 3, 2022 meeting, seconded by
Commissioner McGill. All members in favor, unanimous. Chair Bragg will not be present
at the August meeting; Commissioner McDade will chair this meeting.
Downtown Bangor restarting the First Friday Art Walk starting tonight at 5pm. 9 Central
Street will be open, and there will be dancers at the Bangor Public Library starting at
6pm. There will be two ballet performances in the month of May at the Gracie Theatre.
Commissioner McGill moved to adjourn the meeting at 0920, seconded by
Commissioner Filipiak.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa L. Bickford
Development Assistant, Community & Economic Development
Nextmeetings:June3, August 5,September2, 2022