Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church Meeting April 19, 2018 Falls Church Arts Minutes Members Present: Corey Jannicelli, Ron Anzalone, Letty Hardi, Sally Cole, Lindy Hockenberry, Rosemary Ziskind, Barb Cram, Ed Henderson, Marybeth Connelly, Irene Chambers Guests: Keith Thurston, Mary Margaret Whipple The meeting was called to order by Barb Cram at 9:42 am. Minutes: Meeting minutes from March 2018 were approved with correction to members present Presentation by Margaret Whipple, Vice Chair for Women’s Monument Commission:  2010 Richmond General Assembly approved a monument for women  Money was raised privately (3.7 million dollar project)  200 + names of women throughout four centuries of history were approved with extra space to add future names  Monument will include bronze statues of some important women  Construction begins in June and monument will be handicap accessible  37% of funding came from fiscal agent, Virginia Capital Foundation with additional sponsors including Dominion, Cabel Foundation, Governor Northam, and individuals Planning and Development Update:  Insight Development approved with City Council. Laura is working with new landlord on a bridge lease for Creative Cauldron (3 more years at current home) Old Business:  Arts & Cultural Map o Map will cover the current commercial area & official design areas o Conversation post-poned until May meeting when Paul Stoddard can join us  Public Art on Utility Boxes o Barb will be sharing a call for artist guidelines for the group to review  Heritage Days o Conversation postponed until next month o Consider applying for a tourism grant/VCA grant together for the event o I-66 Grants money is currently unrestricted 1  New Business:  Barb gave an annual update on the A&H Council to City Council to discuss the finding from the Arts Economic Impact report. It was well received Adjourn Meeting was adjourned by at 11:02 am Next Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17 at 9:30 am at Falls Church Arts Gallery Submitted: By Corey Jannicelli 2