HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission minutes 051313FROM: Orange County Arts Commission
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: May 13, 2013
LOCATION: Century Center, Carrboro
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsey Alexander, Kate Dickson, Gordon Jameson, Emily Lees, Alice Levinson, Bronwyn Merritt,
Ashley Nissler, Leah Rade, Rebecca Ray, Devra Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT: Geoffrey Hathaway, Charles Hochman, Emily Lees
STAFF PRESENT: Martha Shannon
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
Topic A
Discussion Point: Review of January, February, March & April 2013 Minutes
Decision/Vote(s): No discussion.
Action Item: Minutes approved as written.
Topic B
Discussion Point: Director’s Report
Decision/Vote(s): -- Staff updated Board on: April 16th BOCC Work Session on Boards/Commissions; OCAC
needs to submit 2 more names to the BOCC to replace former board members Nedra Bradsher and Todd Neal
(there is 1 new Volunteer Applicant to consider); OCAC has received a suggestion from Janet Seiz that she like to
review high school visual art shows to help students learn how to talk about their art; reminder that the June
board/grants meeting will be at the OWASA Community Room in Carrboro.
Action Item: Volunteer Applicant Deborah Hepp will be suggested to the BOCC for possible appointment.
Topic C
Discussion Point: Possible School Project
Decision/Vote(s): Rebecca Ray reported on this possible project, and board members discussed the item.
Action Item: An Ad Hoc Committee of Rebecca Ray, Devra Thomas, Ashley Nissler, and Leah Rade was formed
to find out what school teachers want.
Topic D
Discussion Point: Ad Hoc Committees and Liaison Reports
Decision/Vote(s): Staff reported on the actions of the BOCC at their May 7th meeting RE: the Orange County
Cultural Center’s request RE: performance space at Whitted Building. Gordon Jameson reported on the most
recent meeting of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
Action Item: None
Topic E
Discussion Point: Board Concerns/Ideas/Additions to the Agenda/Old Business/New Business
Decision/Vote(s): Alice Levinson reminded the board RE: upcoming new officer nominations.
Action Item: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM