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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-01 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR Commission on Cultural Development August 1, 2025 Penobscot Room at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow Street Meetinq Minutes Commissioners Present: Hollie Adams, Sundance Campbell, Kelly Chenot (via Zoom), Cody Clark (via Zoom), Nina Earley (via Zoom), Kal Elmore, Benjamin James, Barbara McDade, Samantha Schipani, Jennifer Snow Others: Anne Krieg — Director of Development, Sarah Maquillan — Development Assistant 1. A quorum being present the August 1, 2025 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 June 6th meeting. 3. Report of Chair— Chair Earley had no report. 4. Financial Report— Development Assistant Sarah Maquillan confirmed that the approved funds for FY26 total $20,000 for grants and $2,500 for ARTober, and that these funds are currently available. 5. Committee Reports: a. ARTober—Committee Chair Campbell provided an update on the initial planning process. Discussed marketing of events, promotional materials, etc. with Chair Earley and Vice Chair Adams. Earley also reminded sub-committee members that a panel of jurors for the Bangor Arts Award will need to be selected. Commissioner James elected to join the sub-committee. Commissioner McDade asked if a plaque with the names of the award winners has been acquired yet --Adams confirmed that it has not. Discussed funding of this with staff. Commissioners also discussed food options for the opening event, as well as the funding of this. Campbell also brought up the idea of hosting an event with the Bangor Chamber of Commerce around the topic of the arts and business. b. Cultural Asset—Committee Chair McDade had no report. Chair Earley and McDade discussed conducting a cultural asset survey without having received funding for it. McDade noted that in previous years, this had been conducted by Commissioners. c. Grant—Committee Chair Adams had no report. 6. National Endowment for the Arts Grant/Grants Discussion a. Chair Earley confirmed that an application for the National Endowment for the Arts grant has been completed and submitted, and that award results will be announced in April 2026. b. Chair Earley noted that she would like to make any future grant applications a project for the Commission as a whole. c. Chair Earley asked if the Commission has authorization from City Council to apply for grants in the future— Development Director Anne Krieg confirmed that the Commission will need to request approval on a case-by-case basis. d. Commissioner Schipani suggested creating a shared file for supporting documents for grant applications. Chair Earley agreed. e. Commissioner Snow noted that she has grant writing experience and is happy to help with future applications. � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR 7. Staff Updates a. Public Restroom Art Project— Development Assistant Maquillan confirmed that Mariah Reading has her supplies and is working on the artwork. The project is still planned to be installed in early September, and Maquillan noted that she will keep Commissioners posted as this gets closer. b. City Hall Re-Opening — Development Assistant Maquillan reported that City Hall will be re- opening to the public on August 11, and noted that the September Commission meeting will be held at 73 Harlow Street. 8. Other Business a. Chair Earley mentioned several upcoming events. b. Vice Chair Adams updated the Commission that the plaque at the canoe sculpture has been corrected and updated. c. Commissioner McDade asked for an update on Pickering Square— Development Director Krieg and Development Assistant Maquillan provided several updates. Commissioners discussed and will re-address their projects for the Square at the September meeting. 9. Adjourned at 9:06 AM.