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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-28 Meeting Minutes Monday April 28,2025 6:30 p.m. Present: J. Gilligan, G. Karczewski, R. Kent, P. Mang, H. Moore, J. Sercu, L. Spence, J. Valentine, P. Valentine, P. Van De Ven Absent: None Staff: Megan Duby Motion 4-28-1: made by J. Gilligan and seconded by J. Valentine to approve the Meeting Minutes of the meeting held March 24, 2025. Motion passed unanimously, minutes were received and filed. Treasurer’s Report: Commissioners reviewed the 2025 budget noting the cost for new table coverings in the Art Gallery were deducted. The Hardies Trust check was submitted as were invoices for the dance convention. Motion 4-28-2: made by G. Karczewski and seconded by J. Gilligan to approve the budget as presented. Motion passed unanimously. P. Mang-Gallery: P. Mang reported that new signage for the Bennett Library lobby was approved, September, November and December are still open, and that 2026 Exhibition Applications have been submitted. A gallery schedule was provided. P. Valentine-City Hall: P. Valentine provided and discussed the upcoming City Hall Art Exhibit schedule. J. Sercu/M. Duby- MFTH: M. Duby reported that the majority of contracts were completed for the 2025 season. J. Sercu requested 2 tables be set up for non-profits to use each week. The commissioners agreed. L. Spence-Kids Programs: L. Spence reported that the Kids Art From the Heart program will take place August 9, 2025 from 11am-3pm. Location is TBD due to construction at the Rec Center. Art and entertainment providers continue to be booked. L. Spence-Scholarships: L. Spence requested that the mini-scholarship application deadline rd be extended to May 23. The commissioners agreed to this adjustment. P. Van de Ven FOLA Updates: No updates at this time. Fine Arts Exhibition: G. Karczewski reported Dave Messing will be the juror, the Exhibition Ceremony will take place on October 10, 2025 from 6:45-9:00pm. The applications will be thnd available digitally on June 26 and be due by August 22. The accepted works of art will be th accepted on September 27 from 10am-12pm in the art gallery and will be picked up on th October 25 from 10am-12pm. Quotes for at least 3 food vendors are being sought, as well as th table, chair and linen quotes. A budget will be set and shared at the May 19 LAC meeting. P. Mang-Grants: P. Mang reported that we are waiting to hear from the Livonia Community Foundation regarding the submitted grant. She will look into the Livonia Spree grant for additional kids program funding. P. Van De Ven-Facebook: P. Van De Ven shared that our social media presence continues to grow and the new goal is to have 1,500 followers on Facebook. He shared a report showing social media data. NEW/ONGOING BUSINESS:  Dance Convention Updates: P. Van De Ven reported that the contracts are in progress with Embody and the Marriott of Livonia. He will be meeting with Embody representatives in order to begin promoting the dance convention with the dance studios.  Library card contest: There were 90 applicants total divided into 3 categories by the library staff. Commissioners who wished to participate in the judging of the applications were invited to stay after the meeting to do so. A letter was shared from the Library Director, Kristen Edson, requesting to display the applicant’s art in the LAC Art Gallery, located in the Bennett Library, during the months of July and August. P. Mang explained that artists have been scheduled for those months and contracts have been signed. She will email Kristen offering the month of September for this exhibit.  3 in one Series: P. Mang stated that she has talked to potential artists but is awaiting the outcome of the grant before proceeding further.  OPEN: 1. Tom Arthur, the organizer of Otake U (an anime conference) requested nd collaboration from the LAC for the event to be held on November 22. P. Van De Ven was invited to attend the next planning meeting for the event. 2. P. Van De Ven suggested the commission consider a candle light concert in the future and that possibly a grant could be written in order to fund the event. Motion 4-28-3: Motion to adjourn made by J. Sercu and seconded by J. Gilligan to adjourn at 8:00pm. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted as Secretary, Patrice Mang 4/28/2025