Arts Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS CULTURAL COMMISSION Minutes of Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Meeting Location: Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, Conference Room 202, 6 p.m. Members Present: Josephine Berthet, Ronald Bindle, David Bollman, Frank DiMaria, Grace Finazzo, Margaret Frontiera, Donald Schinzing, John Stampor Members Absent: Maurice Batarseh, Jan Burns, Eboni LaMar, Jeanne Schabath Representing the City: Karen Kazmer Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the September 3, 2013 Cultural Commission made by Ron Bindle. Seconded by: John Stampor Ayes: all Nays: none AGENDA ITEMS: A. Sterling Heights Featured Artist  No applications received.  Josephine Berthet suggested SHTV promote the featured artist program in hopes to bring in more applicants to this program.  Frank DiMaria stated the Senior Center offers art classes; many taking the class are very artistic and some might be interested in showing their work. B. Sterlingfest  Commission members agree the jury process of artist applications for Sterlingfest needs to changed. o Cultural Commission members will not be on the pre-jury committee. o Community Relations will alert applicants, before pre-jury process, of missing requirements. If items are not received before pre-jury, the application will not be considered for Sterlingfest. o Applications that are not approved by pre-jury committee will be separated from approved applications; Commission members will review those applications and confirm committee’s recommendation. o Commission members will walk through art fair to review quality of workmanship of artists. Community Relations will track comments for next Sterlingfest. C. Oracle Sculpture   To date, $2,385 has been received for the Oracle Sculpture. Commission members credited Joe Burns for his work on SterlingFAST and to the raffle held at Sterlingfest on building up this account. NEW BUSINESS:  Donald Schinzing stated the Art Center is accepting applications for mini-grants. Mr. Schinzing would like to reinstate the Sterlingscapes Program.  Ronald Bindle will host the Cultural Commission’s Christmas Party at his house on Friday, December 13th. Details to follow.  Happy Birthday to Josephine Berthet who will be celebrating her 70th birthday this weekend! ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. made by Margaret Frontiera. Seconded by: Josephine Berthet Ayes: all Nays: none Next Cultural Commission meeting: Wednesday, November 6, 2013