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CULTURAL ARTS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
June 25, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board was held Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the City Hall
Conference Room. Present were Chair Eloise Koerber,Mary-Lou Boyer,Kathleen Smith Beaudreau,
Margie van de Guchte, Janelle Wagoner and Board Liaison Susan Dunham.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. Recognition of Visitors
Chair Koerber welcomed Commissioner Paul Parsons to the meeting. Commissioner Parsons stated that
he wanted to introduce himself to the Board. He further stated that he was very much in support the arts
and would help in any way that he could.
3. Approval of Minutes of Mav 20, 2002
A motion was made by Board Member Boyer, seconded by Board Member van de Guchte and
unanimously carried to accept the Minutes of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board meeting of May 20,
2002.
4. Old Business
A. Sculpture Competition: Board Member Boyer advised the Board that Brad Talley had been very
busy at work and had not been able to gather costs to produce the sculpture. Board Member Boyer stated
Sthat she would call Mr. Talley to remind him of the next meeting.
B. Summer Solstice Celebration: Board Member Smith Beaudreau stated that 100 to 200 people
attended the event. She stated that due to the rain,Paula Puopolo offered her yoga studio for the event.
She further stated that the event included drummers,a dragon and dancing. Chair Koerber stated that the
publicity for this event was fantastic and she thanked Board Member Smith Beaudreau for all her hard
work.
Board Member Smith Beaudreau stated that community members were still interested in holding a beach
bonfire/drumming event. She stated that there would be no cost for this event since the wood for the
bonfire was still available and the drummers were willing to perform at no cost. She suggested Saturday,
July 27, after the Town Center"back to school"block party for this event. Board Member Smith
Beaudreau stated that she would contact the drummers to determine their eligibility. Susan Dunham
advised that she would contact the Jacksonville Fire Department and City Manager Jim Hanson for
approval.
C. Mural: Board Member Boyer stated that she would contact the architect of the Adele Grage Center
to determine if there is a location in the new building for a mural.
D. Concert in the Park: Board Member Smith Beaudreau suggested that someone contact the group
playing in the Bistro at the Cummer Museum to determine if they were interested in performing at a
Concert in the Park.
E. Gallery Without Walls: Board Member van de Guchte advised that she spoke with Alice Gartland
who stated that she would be willing to contact the artists to continue the Gallery Without Walls.
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F. Budget Update: Susan Dunham p distnbuted the budget. Susan Dunham advised the Board that they
have approximately$2,000 left in this year's budget,which ends September 30, 2002.
The Board discussed the following ideas for events:
1. Fabulous Fakes—artists paint a famous painting,hold a lecture and serve wine.
2. Pet Parade—artists place the face of pet into a famous portrait, serve hot dogs, bring pets, ribbon
tied bones for treats.
3. Local artists or families paint Adirondack beach chairs or beach umbrellas and auction them.
G. Update on Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee: Susan Dunham advised that the
Commission was unable to vote on the Resolution creating the new committee due to inaccurate
resolutions being distributed to the Commissioners. She further advised that the Commissioners would
vote on the corrected Resolution at their next regular meeting.
5. New Business
None.
6. Reports and Announcements
Board Member van de Guchte thanked the Board for the funding for the Studio Arts Tour. She advised
that she would begin organizing next year's event in January 2003. She further advised that she would
attempt to vary the artists each year and that Jennifer Johnson has offered to hold the reception at her
gallery next year.
S 7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Eloise Koerber, Chair
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