HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPAC January 13, 2020 JEFFERSONVILLE PUBLIC ARTcOMMISSION
Jeffersonville Public Art Commission
Mayor's Conference Room
January 13, 2020
John McCarthy called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Attendees:
Dawn Spyker
John McCarthy
Denise Freville
Kofi Darku
Leslie Lewis-Sheets
Susan Harrison
Rosy Callahan
Teah Williams-Hampton
Guests:
Andy Crouch
Richard Eklund
New Business:
Welcome & Intro of New Commissioners
Each New Commissioner introduced themselves to the board:
Teah Williams-Hampton—Clinical Social Worker. I love working with Arts and creating experiences through
art. I am looking forward to a great year.
Scottie Maples—Council Appointment. I am a business owner in downtown, I own the barber shop behind
Sweets By Morgan. I look forward to working with everyone in 2020.
Bill Burns—Council Appointment. I also own a few buildings downtown. I would like to see art throughout
the City and look forward to being a part of making that happen.
Review New Website
Dawn walked everyone through the new website and explained all live links. Dawn said she would like to add
River Heritage tab and Ogle Foundation tab. Artists will be able to go to this website and click to apply for one
of the live calls. All Commissioners enjoyed looking through the website and complimented Dawn on all her
hard work she has put into making it look so enticing.
Review Soar Public Art Program 2020
Dawn presented everyone with a binder to show budget for 2020 and projects planned for 2020. Susan
Harrison asked if the board has maintenance budget set aside. Dawn said yes we have included that in the price
of each project so we are covered.
Discuss current call to studio artists (Review of guideline & deadline)
Currently we have a call out for NOCO Art Center Resident Artists. Deadline is February 17, 2020 and lease
will run through February 15, 2021.
Three grant reports due at the end of January
NOCO district report for State, NOCO special project report and Regional project support grant.
2020 JPAC Chairperson Discussion
Andy/Dawn stated JPAC has always had a Chairperson however, it is not something that has to happen. We, as
a board can elect someone at each meeting, we can rotate at every meeting, or we can appoint a chairperson.
After a little discussion it was decided John McCarthy will lead a few meetings and if we chose to pick
someone else at later date that can be done at any meeting.
Commissioners Comments/Questions
Teah: No comments really. Will be an awesome board to be on.
Susan: Dawn your presentation is unbelievable, not even necessary to have it that beautiful. Your level of
detail is great. That is all I have at this time.
Bill: Nothing at this time. Just excited to be here.
Rosy: Great job Dawn and Andy.
Denise: Website is great.
Kofi: GCCS decision around para professionals—Dawn has been to all but one meeting, and I have been in
contact with school board president. New elementary working with NOCO
Kofi: seems to have some cost of funding for art is going away. I promised I would bring up 3 things up,
1) Anyway JPAC can come together with Ivy Tech about trama.
2) Can JPAC be a sponsor for Taste of Diversity Fesival
3) Pan African Art? Is there opportunities in Jeff?
Next meeting will be Monday, February 17, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
With nothing further to come before the board meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes Submitted b . s Approved by:
Christy O'Nei John McCarthy, Chairperson