HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-06 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR Commission on Cultural Development December 6, 2024 Penobscot Room at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow Street Meetinq Minutes Commissioners Present: Hollie Adams, Sundance Campbell, Kelly Chenot, Cody Clark, Nina Earley, Kal Elmore, Barbara McDade, Samantha Schipani, Lovern Stockwell Others: Sarah Maquillan — Development Assistant 1. A quorum being present the December 6, 2024 meeting of the Commission on Cultural Development was called to order by Chair Earley at 8:30 AM. 2. Meeting Minutes— Motion passed to approve the minutes of the November 1St meetings. 3. Report of Chair—Chair Earley did not have a report, but did give information on upcoming Maine Arts Commission grant meeting. 4. Financial Report— No questions or concerns. 5. Committee Reports: a. Grant— No update from Committee Chair Adams. Commissioner Elmore mentioned updating policy to require that grant funds be split evenly between both cycles; Commissioner Clark mentioned changing to one grant cycle per year; Chair Earley mentioned requesting a budget increase for grant funds. Committee Chair Adams noted that she will schedule a meeting at the beginning of the new year to discuss these suggestions. b. Cultural Asset—As Committee Chair Greenlaw was not present, no update given. Chair Earley reminded committee members that they will need to elect a new chair. Commissioner McDade mentioned that GIS story board information will need to be acquired from Committee Chair Greenlaw. Vice Chair Adams mentioned correcting the plaque on the canoe sculpture— Development Assistant Sarah Maquillan responded that she will follow up on this. c. ARTober— No update from Chair Earley. 6. Spring 2024 Grant Follow-Up— Merrilee Schoen: a. Applicant Merrilee Schoen gave updates on grant project proposal -- $300 to be used to pay for six pieces to be framed at Bangor Frame Works. Proposed a pop-up exhibit to be held for several weeks in downtown retail space (maybe Central Street Farmhouse or Salty Brick); exhibit to include printed photographs, listening station, and raw materials. Schoen noted that space will be donated. Proposed a soft opening date of December 20. Commissioners approved of all updates. 7. Update from RERC Community Visioning Meeting — Commissioner Chenot gave report on meeting and upcoming grant funds for County. Discussed with Commissioners at length. 8. Budget Planning Discussion —Chair Earley stated that she would like to establish an ad-hoc budget committee. Discussed several points of staff follow-up with Development Assistant Maquillan. Earley will send email out in January to schedule initial meeting & gauge interest in committee membership. � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR 9. Discussion on Commission's Goals & Priorities for 2025— Chair Earley requested to "plant seed" for discussion. Vice Chair Adams mentioned seeking additional funding sources. Commissioners discussed several additional ideas (Visit Bangor website, Bangor Folk Festival) at length. 10. Staff Updates: a. Public Restroom Art RFP — Development Assistant Maquillan provided update on approved stipend for artists. b. Art Installation Proposal from Caitlin Jenkins —Jenkins gave overview of proposed Paul Bunyan sculpture scarf project. Commissioner McDade asked about proposed installation dates— Jenkins responded that she would like to install scarf on December 20 and keep it up until the spring equinox. Chair Earley asked about the application of the scarf—Jenkins clarified. Development Assistant Maquillan clarified several points for staff follow-up with Jenkins. Commissioner Chenot asked if the yarn dye would potentially bleed onto the sculpture—Jenkins stated that it would not and clarified proposed methods for protecting the sculpture. Commissioner Campbell asked about the history of other art installations on the Paul Bunyan sculpture—Jenkins responded that she had found some information indicating that it had been decorated before. Vice Chair Adams mentioned concerns about having Jenkins' business logo on the scarf—Jenkins responded that she could remove it. Commissioners discussed timeline concerns with Jenkins at length. 11. Other Business: a. Commissioner McDade mentioned speaking to someone who is interested in having a plaque honoring George Pickering in Pickering Square Park. 12. Adjourned at 9:37 AM.