Arts and Humanities Mini Grants Available to Schools PUBLIC NOTICE The Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission is pleased to announce the availability of mini grants to fund art related projects. These mini grants are available to all Casa Grande Schools. The grant application is available on the City’s website www.casagrandeaz.gov. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Casa Grande City Clerk, Gloria Leija, 520-421-8600, Ext. 1100. /s/Gloria Leija, MMC Download the fillable Arts & Humanities Mini Grant application | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Minutes C. Reports by Officers D. Unfinished Business E. New Business None F. Public Comments G. Adjournment Posted at City Hall and Police Department on July 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm
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Current Statement of Legal Action STATEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA: A. Call to Order C. Reports by Officers C.2 Update on Art Brochure Art Brochure
D.2 D.3 Review and Approve Art Mini Grant Format for Casa Grande Schools Allocated $5,000 toward the Mini-Grant Program and Approved the Mini Grant Form D.4 Discussion and Approval of Brick Paver Project Commission will Develop Implementation Plan for Standardized Brick Pavers throughout the City Program for
E. New Business None F. Public Comments None G. Adjournment
Posted at City Hall and Police Department on July 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm /s/ Gloria Leija, MMC
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Current Regular Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Chairman Hammond called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. The following members were present: Christine Deaton Also present: Gloria Leija City Clerk B. Vice Chairman Wortman moved to approve the minutes of May 5, 2010. Member Young seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. C. Reports: None
D. D.1 Discussion Regarding Dedication Date and Events for the “Ed and Lillian Pederson Memorial for Fallen City Employees” City Clerk Leija reported that the City Council at their June 7th meeting will consider the amendment to the contract with Margaret Joplin, to allow the design and construction of a dedication sign for the Ed & Lillian Pederson Memorial for Fallen City Employees. City Clerk Leija conveyed that she will be able to give the Commission possible dates to schedule the dedication once Margaret Joplin provides the completion date on construction and installation of the signs. D.2 Update on Art Pieces Without Signage City Clerk Leija reported that Sierra Sign completed the signage layout. She received the proofs and estimated cost of five (5) signs in the amount of $2,566.20 including tax. City Clerk Leija conveyed that the production of the signage will be postponed until after the completion and approval of the City’s FY 2010 budget. Sierra Sign will process the order in July 2010. In response to Member Herman, City Clerk Leija conveyed that the production of these signs will complete the placement of plaques on all art projects. E. E.1 Casa Grande Valley Fine Arts Association Presentation Mr. Bill Ludeke, President of Casa Grande Valley Fine Arts Association together with Lynn Fitzgerald and Jim Rhodes reported to the Commission on their “Development of an Artist Co-Op Venture” project. Mr. Ludeke conveyed they are in the process of developing a permanent site to provide space where artists may show and sell their artwork, studio space and conduct art workshops and classes to the community.
In response to Member Young, Mr. Ludeke conveyed that the Art Museum does have the same type of project. However, Co-Ops have different operating rules, but his Association’s Artist Co-Op project will be tailored to the needs of artist and participants. In response to Vice Chairman Wortman, Mr. Ludeke conveyed that his Association developed a rough budget estimate for Artist Co-Op project. There are a number of open spaces available in the Downtown area, but the rent is not feasible at this time. In response to Member Herman, Mr. Ludeke conveyed that his Association will be taking a break in the summer and will reconvene in September. The information from the survey will be discussed to evaluate the quantity of people that are interested in the Artist Co-Op concept at their September meeting. E.2 Presentation/Approval of Notice to Request Suggestions for Entertainment During the Dedication of the City Clerk Leija provided the Commission with a draft public notice for a Request for Suggestions for Entertainment during the Dedication of the “Ed & Lillian Memorial for Fallen City Employee” to offer suggestion and correction. City Clerk Leija noted the correction and conveyed that the notice will be advertise as small display in the newspaper. The Commission will review the submittals at their next meeting. Members Deaton and Runner offered their assistance to review or conduct audition if needed. Member Young moved to approve the amended public notice for a Request for Suggestions for Entertainment during the Dedication of the “Ed & Lillian Memorial for Fallen City Employee.” Member Lipscomb seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. E.3 Presentation/Discussion of City Clerk Leija reviewed and provided the Commission the following: Arts & Humanities Commission
Vice Chairman Wortman and Member Herman volunteered to review the Mini Grant form sample presented at their last meeting. They will modify the form to make it applicable for the use of the Arts & Humanities Commission. The Commission at their next meeting will discuss the following: • Review & Approve the Mini Grant form City Clerk Leija reported that on May 17th the City Council approved the submission on behalf of the Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission, the grant application to Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7013 through the Wal-Mart Logistic Giving Program for the funding of the Centennial Celebration “Street Sign History Project.”
The Commission expressed their appreciation to City Clerk Leija for her time and effort in taking advantage of the grant opportunity and preparing the grant applications on behalf of the Arts & Humanities Commission. Member Runner expressed that she doesn’t personally think the Commission should invest a lot of money into the State Anniversary Celebration. E.4 Review of Arts & Humanities Commission Five Year Visual Art Plan City Clerk Leija provided the Commission the copy of their Fifth Municipal Visual Arts Five Year Plan 2008-2012 to review and determine what project to select for the next fiscal year. After several discussions, the Commission identified two potential projects to take on for next fiscal year from their Fifth Municipal Visual Arts Five Year Plan 2008-2012, and they are as follows: 1. Brochure – include posting of the art brochure on the City’s website. Member Runner moved to include the posting of the Art Brochures on the City’s website. Member Lipscomb seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. 2. Standardizing Brick Pavers throughout the Community – brick fundraising and start with a small scale project at City Hall area. Member Wortman moved to select the project Standardizing Brick Pavers throughout the Community, starting with a small scale project. Member Runner seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. City Clerk Leija conveyed that she will check with the Mayor and City Manager about their thoughts on standardizing brick pavers and to get their approval to start small at City Hall, and consider other areas throughout the community.
F. Chairman Hammond called for public comments. No comments were offered. G. Adjournment: There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:27 p.m.
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