Commission on the Arts

HAMPTON COMMISSION ON THE ARTS MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, April 4, 2024, 4:00pm THE CHARLES H. TAYLOR VISUAL ARTS CENTER Attending Present In Person: Dr. Karen Ward; Courtney Hampton; Martha Mugler; Hope Harper; Aiya Williams; Rebekah Hill; Michael Hamar Absent: Derrick Brooks; Cherelle Cotton; Brian DeProfio Staff Present: Carena Novak; Terri Vander Vennet; Mary Bunting; Taiub Mohammad; Diana Blanchard- Gross; Jody Madaras; Cody Latpakdy Call to Order Dr. Karen Ward officially called the meeting to order at 4:07pm. Chairman’s Report – Dr. Karen Ward • Approval of Minutes o Quorum was met to Approve September, November, January, and March Meeting Minutes.. • CHTVAC Renovation o There was a motion to approve moving forward with the CHTVAC Renovation. All were in favor and it was approved. Public Art Presentation – City Manager • Mary Bunting presented to the Commission about Public Art. The presentation was handed out as a pamphlet for the Commission to take with them. Mary Bunting explained the public wants their tax dollars to go towards Art. The purpose is to enhance vitality in Hampton. The hope is for the Commission to help with giving advise and researching potential Public Art ideas to bring to Hampton. Director’s Report – Jody Madaras • Artistic Director Introduction o Jody introduces himself to the Commission as the new Artistic Director. Art in School Grant Update – Carena Novak • Carena went over the grants for this year. There were three applications: KGC Show Choir Takes NYC, Concert Attire & Tshirts for Students with Special Needs, Farm Animal Piggy Bank Sculptures.. The Show Choir went to New York and won prizes and got to see a show. The Concert attire has been used for multiple concerts. The Piggy Bank Sculptures have not been created as of yet. New Business No new business. Old Business No old business. Next Meeting May 2nd at 4pm Location Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM. 1