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Jeffersonville Public Art Commission
August 9 , 2021
John McCarthy called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
Attendees:
Abby Richmer
Rosey Callahan
Denise Freville
Emily Dippie
John McCarthy
Teah Williams-Hampton
Susan Harrison
Sarah Young
Kofi Darku
Guest: Brian Bell
Old Business:
Approve Minutes from JPAC Meeting—July 12, 2021 meeting-Sarah makes motion to approve minutes as
written, seconded by Denise Freville. Passes unanimously.
Name Mural Report—Emily Dippie
Chelsea Hart is artist selected, and name mural with be finished by September 25, 2021. We had a lot of good
submissions but I believe everyone will love this one, says Denise Freville.
Library Collaboration Update—Emily Dippie
Donor for next year has been secured Every child that gets a new library card will also receive a free coloring
book for us. Secured first ate of delivery of 100 coloring books, which will be next week
Library is having a reception to kick this project off scheduled for September 9, 2021, 5:30—6:30 p.m. at the
Library.
New Business:
Executive Director of Southern Indiana Arts Alliance—Brian Bell
Emily introduces guests, I invited Brian here tonight so everyone could meet him. Brian wrote and secured the
grant for Digital Art Gallery.
Hello, I am Brian with Southern Indiana Arts Alliance we cover all of Southern Indiana, no specific community
but all. We are very excited to begin our partnership with JPAC, we will be using this as a pilot program,
depending on how it goes here we will plan to do in New Albany and Corydon, said Brian Bell. Digital
committee met about content possibility for gallery, we can display artists, and community event. We will get to
have nine boards instead of the 6 originally planned, said Emily. How are we going to work the technical part
of what is on the boards?Asks John. I believe we discussed that Emily will have control of the gallery boards,
said Brian. The boards that will be installed belong to JPAC.
Second program I am here to discuss with you tonight is NEA Big Read— We have brought on partners for this
project and it will run from October—January plan to distribute 800-1,000 books throughout Southern Indiana.
We have chosen the book "House on Mango Street"for this and each library has the option of how many books
are put into their communities. What is age range for this?Asks Sarah Young. 12 and up is our target audience
and eventually we could find something for the younger kids, say Brad. Right now we have 6 partner at
$1,500.00 each, which is just paying for the books, each community get to do their own workshops, but we will
be doing a lot of signage, social media, and campaign banners for this. Thank you for coming in we will
discuss possibility of partnering with you this evening and I will touch base with you as soon as I know
something, says Emily Dippie.
Kofi Darku joined meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Hybrid Policy—Emily Dippie
This policy is just to protect the Commission, and it's the same policy most all of other City boards have taken. If we
decide to adopt this policy we will present it to the City Council for final approval. This policy allows us to do meetings
virtually, if half are in person, and half via zoom. There would be no voting rights with budget issues via zoom, says
Emily. I will need advance notice if you will need to participate by zoom to control numbers. Susan Harrison makes
motion to accept policy, seconded by Rosey Callahan, motion passes unanimously.
Story Trail—Emily Dippie
We have a new Author Avi. We will have a small event, invitation only,August 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. We met with Avi
and his Grandmother, and they met with an illustrator, because Avi does not draw So I believe this is going to be great on
the story trail, says Rosey What a great experience, says Sarah. I will be meeting with Ava, the author of the last story at
the story trail tomorrow, and would love to invite her to event, if that's okay with everybody. Says Rosey. Emily says,yes,
please.
Digital Gallery Update—Emily Dippie
Launch date is, October 16, I have to talk with distributor. We are looking for our first artist, and will need to.
be a specific type person, we talked about this person putting on workshops and things. In October the photo
biannual will still be going on so maybe we could find something there, says Susan. Deborah Brawnstein has
beautiful pictures, says Abbigail. How would you like us to recommend someone?Asks Sarah. Send me name
and contact information and I need them prior to September 1, says Emily. I really want to lay ground work for
this since we are the pilot for other communities, says Sarah. One last thing, we need a name for this project so
be thinking about it, says Emily.
Committee Report:
Small Scale Sculptures—Emily Dippie
Will be having a big event, September 25, 2021, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Jeffrey's Journey will begin at Overlook
and head toward NOCO. Walk is one mile from start to finish. I would like to have activities for kids, cookies,
entertainment, after formal ribbon cutting ceremony. I will be putting together a pamphlet for the sculptures,
says Emily. Ava Grantz,first story trail author will be writing Jeffrey's Journey.
NOCO Arts Mobile—Samtec Grant—Emily Dippie
We received a grant for$13,000.00 through Samtec, so we plan to move forward with the NOCO Arts Mobile
(John made a wonderful design of Art Mobile, with edible tires). This is a 2022 project correct?Asks, Sarah.
Yes pretty much, says Emily. We will be doing a formal call for committee next month for this project, says
Emily.
Planning for next year—Emily Dippie
September—decide on our path "theme"for 2022
October—If you have a project you feel passionate about please let us know.
November—finalize—will be making the hard choices as to what goes on docket and what gets cut for 2022.
I have had a few artists reach out to me, so I plan to reach out to them and see what ideas they have for
upcoming projects.
Commissioner's Comments:
Susan—September 3'& 5 h for invitations? Yes, says Emily.
With nothing further to come before the board meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes Submitted by: Minutes Approved by:
Christy O'Neil. n McCarthy, person