Garland Cultural Arts Commission
April 19, 2011
 
 
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Garland met at 4:00 p.m. in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the Granville Arts Center meeting room.
 
 
            Members Present:    DeAnne Driver, Chair 
                                        Howard Gay, Treasurer 
                                        Harlan Seagren 
                                        Reta Day                                              
                                        Blanca Sanchez 
                                        JoAnn Traylor  
                                        Craig Wright 
  
            Members Absent:     Sheri Stevens 
                                        Sandra Lockhart 
                                    
     Staff Present:     Patty Granville, Director of Cultural Facilities 
                             Debbie McAnally, GAC Business Mgr. 
                             Raycheal Shaheed, GAC Admin. Asst. 
                             Kimberly Pajot, Plaza Theatre Mgr.
  
    Visitors Present:   City Councilman Douglas Athas and Son
                                               
 
 
1.  ROLL CALL     The meeting was called to order by Chairman Driver.   
 
                                                           
2.  MINUTES     There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 2011, Motion was made by Harlan Seagren, seconded by Blanca Sanchez, to accept the minutes as submitted.  Motion carried - unanimous.
 
 
3.  REPORT FROM PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE AND STATUS OF DOWNTOWN SQUARE PROJECT     Harlan Seagren reported the Public Art Committee met on February 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Granville Arts Center meeting room to develop a plan for public art in Garland.  Attending were Chairman Driver, Harlan Seagren, Reta Day, JoAnn Traylor and Patty Granville.  The committee felt it was important to consider placement of public art at the Granville Arts Center and other key areas, including the Downtown Square.  Interactive art ideas discussed were bronze statues, benches, and water features.  The current plan is to wait and see what funds will be available and take part in discussions with the landscape architects in the redevelopment of the Downtown Square.  There was also discussion of working with area businesses and looking into public art grants.
 
 
4.  DIRECTOR’S REPORT     Included in the Director’s Report were monthly reports for December, 2010, and January and February, 2011.  Ms. Granville reported that overall, revenues are down after a banner year in 2010.    She noted that The Atrium and the Pace House  revenues have increased to date.  Ms. Granville also reported that attendance and ticket sales are down for all the groups.
 
The Commissioners received a copy of the City of Garland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts 2009/2010 Annual Report and they were able to see the Highlights – A Year in Review of the Granville Arts Center.
 
 
5.  ADJOURN     There being no further business to come before the Commission, Motion was made by Blanca Sanchez, seconded by Harlan Seagren, to adjourn.  Motion carried – unanimous.
   
  Submitted By:                             Approved By: 
   
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Patty Granville, Secretary          DeAnne Driver, Chairman