Burlington City Arts Board of Directors
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · November 5, 2025
Minutes
BCA Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Present: Lori Rowe, Laura McDonough, Sarah Rogers, Hannah Lebel, Billi Gosh, Doreen Kraft,
Sara Katz
Board meeting agenda planning
The committee discussed items to include on the November board meeting agenda.
o Rental space information will be included in Doreen's director's report in a new section
called Action Items. Information is also available on BCA’s website.
o Ad hoc committees will report on activities
o Financial and fundraising reports through September 30
o Capital Campaign and 405 update
Supplies discussion
The committee discussed a proposal to collect basic supplies for Education and Art from the
Heart programs from board members.
o To avoid confusion with board pledges during this appeal period, the supply collection
will be postponed until January
o Only the camera equipment request will be shared with the board in the Director’s report
Action Items section
Art from the Heart fundraising event
The committee discussed the upcoming Art from the Heart fundraiser on November 19th.
o The event is looking to attract 20-40 attendees
o Doreen will follow up with Barbara Perry about inviting additional hospital board
members
o The committee will work to ensure the event feels successful for the host
Board and Friends party planning
The committee discussed plans for the December Board and Friends party.
o The invitation will go out via Paperless Post with the ability to add names
o The committee will be selective about additional guests to maintain the event's intimate
nature
o They will plan for short toasts from a variety of perspectives
Capital campaign updates
o The capital campaign is making progress with tours and asks, including a potential
naming opportunity for the community room and new gifts post the recent event
o One of our donors has volunteered to host an event to introduce new people to the
campaign