06-28-2000 Packet
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SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
MEETING:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2000
TIME:
4:00 P.M.
PLACE:
SMOKY HILL MUSEUM COMMUNITY ROOM
AGENDA:
1. Focus Time: Joint Discussion with Friends re Gallery Renovation
2. Minutes (enclosed)
3. Staff Reports (enclosed)
4. Community Art & Design
a. Approval of Policy (see enclosed)
b. Other
5. Sudden Opportunity Grant (see enclosed)
6. Smoky Hill River Festival Evaluation - Bring your notes and come prepared to discuss!
7. Other
a. New Commissioners - discussion
b. Other
Please call 826-7410 if you are unable to attend.
Note: In order to conserve paper, the enclosed materials may be copied on both sides.
Lou Ann Dunn andJames Hall Iv, Co-Chairs I Steve Thompson, Vice-Chair
Carmen Wilson, Secretary I Jeffrey Ingles, Treasurer
Jane Alsop, Debora Cox, Tom Gates, Murray Gorman, Randal]. Graham, Don Heath,
Kate McIntyre, Bill Medina, Sydney Soderberg I Martha Rhea, Executive Director
Introductions
. Introductions of Friends and Commissioners (MARTHA)
. Background on the project (for benefit of new members, and a refresher for on-going
members) (DEE)
. Role of strategy committee (DEE) and what questions/concems/hurdles we've
discussed (STRA T CMTE)
. Why bumped to million dollar figure (BILL)
. Public Awareness-getting Cindy started while we are organizing and educating the
public (STRA T CMTE)
Discussion
. The concept created two years ago is still sound, although topics may change, the concept
itself will not (DEE)
. Timeline--why we are pushing it back a year (DEE/MARTHA/STRAT CMTE)
. How do we move forward from strategy to action (DEE/MARTHA)
. Strategy Committee will make recommendations as to how to proceed, and then we'll
bring it back to the group.
Smoky Hill Museum Gallery Renovation
June 28, 2000
TENTATIVE TIMETABLE
1994 Exhibit planning with grant from National Endowment for the Humanities. Team
of six nationally recognized scholars work with SHM staff to develop interpretive
1hemes and conduct research.
1995 Installation of Mercantile Store and Dugout exhibits.
1996-1998 City of Salina completes a million-dollar building renovation that includes a
computerized climate-control system, collections storage reorganization, and a
revamping of the museum store.
1998-1999 Development of a conceptual plan for a gallery renovation and theme-based
exhibit by Barking Dog Design Group. Plan developed through six community
focus group sessions, and intensive local research.
1999-2000 Evaluation of conceptual plan and project feasibility study.
2001-2002 Fundraising campaign for Gallery Renovation launched N ~'" ~ ~
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2002-2003 Design phase and construction/installation of Gallery Renovation.
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SALINA ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
May 17,2000
The monthly meeting of the Salina Arts & Humanities Commission was held at the
Smoky Hill Museum community room on Wednesday, May 17,2000, at 4:00 p.m.
Present: Jane Alsop, Tom Gates, James Hall, Jefflngles, Larry Mathews, Bill Medina,
Eleanor Seaton, Sydney Soderberg, and Carmen Wilson. Absent: Debora Cox, Lou Ann
Dunn, Murray Gorman, Randal Graham, Steve Thompson. Staff present: Martha Rhea,
Lana Jordan, Sharon Benson, Karla Prickett, Dee Harris and Darlene Stottmann.
Hall opened the meeting and introduced Eleanor Seaton, new student liaison, a senior at
Central High School, and Larry Mathews, new city commission liaison.
FOCUS TIME: SMOKY IDLL RIVER FESTIVAL 2000
Rhea circulated sign up sheets for delivering prints to Super Supporters, speaking at the
Tuesday volunteer breakfast, and representing the Commission at the First Class Five
Run and the Bike Race. She said that instead of a pre-concert gathering, Super
Supporters/Enthusiasts will be given "special bucks" to spend at the Bi-Center
concession stand.
Prickett showed slides of work that will be in the fine art show. There will be four new
demonstrators in the Demo area. The Pre-Festival exhibit is up at the Country Club - this
art can also be purchased and applied to Art Patron Program. Festival print is by Gene
Brown, who will be in fine art show. T-Shirts are on sale; design by Ann Arkebauer.
Will hav~: a pre-Festival Handmade Paper Workshop by John Baker, Pennsylvania-
notices went out Friday and already have waiting list.
Jordan gave a brief rundown of2000 entertainment: Kelly Thibodeaux and Etouffee,
swamp rock, Friday night; Poncho Sanchez, Latinjazz, Saturday night; The Imagination
Workshop, KANU/Lawrence, old-time radio setting with Saturday Night Live flavor,
Saturday night in Bicentennial Center, recorded for future broadcast on National Public
Radio - encouraged all to be a part of that; Chump Change Blues Band, Sunday finale;
John McCutcheon, first time headliner on Children's Stage, as well as Stage II
performance. Also, Marching Cobras, boys/girls club from KC, roving through park, and
Bon Ton Band, Sunday only. Many other new and old favorites.
Benson: Children's Stage will have Eulenspiegel Puppets, Terry Davolt and Gateway
Performance Productions (mask/mime theatre), who will also do a pre-Festival workshop
with Jason Ware for children's parade. Improvements to "look" of stages: Ann
Arkebauer, Children's, and Ruth Moritz, Stage II. Message Centers at Information
booths are a new addition. New food: whole/half slabs of ribs, hand-dipped ice cream
bars, fruit smoothies. Storytelling stage will have four performers. Our web site:
riverfestival.com has extensive list of performers - award-winning, designed by Larry
Larson at Integrated Solutions. New for Sunday: Children's Parade, "Bubble Mania"
area manned by Salina Childcare. Also food specials on Sunday. Artists In Action:
Mermaids, new set will be added to last year's; Jane Wegscheider's installation "Field of
Visions" will lead into next year's, plus Butterfly Bridge and Balancing Act; Totem by
Ann Arkebauer will be repainted; Poetry Wall to be painted with bright graphics and
using new, brightly colored vocabulary words; "2000 Lines," by Lori Brack and
Museum, displays historical photos and poems young Salinans wrote; mural by Paul Jost
depicts the SHRF past, present and future and is a giant jigsaw puzzle Festival-goers can
put together; Wind Flowers, painted silk scarves in trees. "Time Traveling," armature of
flying dinosaur for kids to cover with paper, fabric; working at Ed Center shop Monday;
sponsors (KSU and Research Products) providing workers to help kids. Staffmet artist
Darwin Nordin at Bumbershoot festival in Seattle last fall. Art Center Project -large
armature covered with wheat - will be burned if weather permits - ritual of burning is
part of artist's work.
Rhea said Connie Nutsch, new animal shelter artist, will be carving brick on site, and
there will also be a community art and design display. Rhea said it is important for
commissioners to wear nametags at Festival; people will make comments to you - please
gather information for use in evaluating later.
MINUTES
Medina moved that the minutes of the April 19 meeting be approved; Alsop seconded.
Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS
Soderberg asked for more details about Renaissance Cafe. Rhea said it's located in
Assaria, coffee-house, performance area.
2001 BUDGET REQUEST
Rhea: Budgets from A & H and the Museum, a Building and Facilities Request from
SHM and a Technology Request were reviewed by the Executive Committee and
submitted to City last week. Salaries are planned within City structure, so they are set;
however there is flexibility in programming budget. (Carmen Wilson arrived.)
Medina: Re Building and Facilities Request, is $50,000 toward larger gallery renovation
project? Rhea: Trying to get more permanent walls to avoid having to take everything
down. Dovetails into more permanent structure that Cindy Bray is designing - would
accommodate renovation plans. Soderberg: Is the City anticipating that? Nervousness
about asking for bits and pieces. Rhea: Have spoken with Jason Gage - would be a first
step - it could stand on its own or be a part of the larger plan. No matter what happens in
the future this is needed. Medina: Don't have plan in place so why doing this now?
Hall: So the walls will be in place in Bray's drawings. Harris: Working with Bray to
make them useable to fit in plan. Gates: How was $50,000 arrived at? Harris: Ballpark
figure to get workable walls in the gallery. Soderberg: Uncomfortable with how it will
fit in - could become an issue with City later. Alsop: Is issue that, because we're
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looking at the renovation project and that timeline is pushed back, we're in a situation
where we've got to have something to allow exhibits to go on in the meantime? Rhea:
There are steps that need to be taken - when SHM changes exhibits, everything is cleared
out of that space, and it's a major effort for staff. If more permanent structure to work
within, would give them an advantage of not taking out entire infrastructure. Medina:
Budget request should be worded, "Interim step to address immediate needs, but will be
part of later gallery master plan," so City realizes not going to do the walls and then tear
down in a couple of years - will be part of master plan.
Rhea: Request from personnel that will be submitted for part-time person in A & H to
help with Festival and Arts Services areas, so Karla can concentrate more on community
art and design initiative.
Mathews asked about Museum "master plan" - what is it referring to? Where will
money come from, city or private? Rhea explained gallery renovation as next step and
gave background. Said it will be primarily private funding, but would not turn away City
involvement as well.
Medina moved to accept the 2001 budget as recommended by the Executive Committee;
Ingles seconded; approved unanimously.
SMOKY HILL MUSEUM
Gallery Renovation: Harris said have had series of focus sessions, with A & H and SHM
represented - incredibly productive. Friends unanimously on board with project.
Original $700,000 was just for building exhibit and doing infrastructure. Considering
capital campaign, marketing costs, inflation - realistically looking at $1 million. Alsop:
Have talked about the groundwork that needs to be done before private dollars can be
raised. Harris said the focus sessions did help steer discussion along - possibly will do
another joint meeting with A & H for roundtable discussion - where we are, how work
together.
Medina moved to accept the revised cost estimate of one million dollars based on issues
discussed. Motion was seconded and approved.
COMMUNITY ART AND DESIGN
Rhea: Policy sub-committee putting together policy that will be brought to Commission
at June meeting and to City by mid-summer. Not looking at a percent program, but
integrated into the City's capital improvement program. Committee is moving along
quickly.
Alsop: Education and Project sub-committees are meeting tomorrow to get involved with
Nutsch's project at Festival. Prickett said she and Rhea went to Fairbury, NE and saw
brick - very impressive, artwork style and technique great, should be well-received.
Festival great opportunity to present first Community Art & Design project. Hall:
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Barricade near Journal bridge very ugly, especially at an entrance to Park - any way to
make that a contest for local artists to design a concept that is attractive? Soderberg:
Great opportunity - very visible sign of what public art can do.
KAC GRANTS
Rhea: Meetings with USD 305 are continuing. Grant application made to KAC/Arts In
Education At-Risk category - ranked highest out of22 applications from across state-
for "adopt-a-school" using artists in transition of new schools. Panel very impressed with
how responsive project is to needs of community - dealing with kids in transition.
Funded at $9,000. Benson: Infusion program funded also - 42 grants in category - 20
funded - incrementally we finished 13th. Depends on who sitting at table, how they
interpret criteria. Good comments - no questions. Lori Brack was instrumental in
editing this year's grants.
OTHER
Mathews: City monies have been committed to Fox Theatre restoration, provided Fox
Foundation raises balance first. Has been getting calls in opposition, saying it's
"taxpayers' money" being spent. Suggest you as Commissioners support it publicly.
Medina: If so many opposed why a "done deal"? Mathews: City Commission has
approved and "it only takes three votes."
Rhea noted that June meeting will be June 28th rather than the third Wednesday due to
Festival.
There being no further business and upon proper motion, the meeting was adjourned.
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SA&HC/MUSEUM STAFF REPORTS
May-June, 2000
Please review this past month's highlights of staff activities and come to the June meeting with
specific questions and comments.
Martha Rhea:
. The 2000 Smoky Hill River Festival happened beautifully, with only minor hitches -
hallelujah!! - set-up, the Festival, and tear-down worked smoothly and relatively easily; a
varied group ofSalinans looked at the Festival with eyes to next year and 2025, and
discussed ideas and insights as a focus group over lunch; met with staff to thoroughly de-
brief and evaluate this year's Festival.
. Horizons: researched and developed a planning/evaluation process for the grants program
(the first in five years) that will involve a consultant from Ohio interviewing applicants and
"updating" guidelines in early August; began planning for large Horizons gathering at end of
summer.
. Community Art and Design:
--Steering Committee: policy committee drafted policy for the City that will be presented to
the entire committee in June; committee members were present during the Festival to talk
with interested people - and there were so many!
--Chamber: met with community development division and steering committee members to
review draft policy and set approach to Chamber executive committee and board the end of
June; met with Gerald Cook as follow up and to plan for meeting with board.
--Animal Shelter: artist Connie Nutsch completed her work at Endicott Clay Co. and served
as artist in residence at the Festival, carving a bird bath that will be installed in Salina and
talking with many interested people.
--USD 305: met with other administrative people, especially regarding the grant award from
the KAC for two "Adopt a School" projects; met with the architects and contractors on two
schools just beginning planning to incorporate artwork into the sites.
--Met with Tom Bell at the Salina Journal about history and particulars of our Community
Art and Design Program to follow up on his editorial about public art.
. Kansas Arts Commission: with management team, structured last phase of statewide plan;
attended gathering in Topeka of thirty arts-interested people from across the state to look
over and make suggestions on the final draft of the KAC's long-range plan; worked with
consultant on draft that goes to Commissioners; presented and led discussion with
Commission at its meeting in Kansas City June 21 and 22.
. Museum: interviewed four candidates for the position of curator of exhibits and with
unanimous support from the interview committee, decided to re-open the position;
participated in board training session with the Friends; helped plan joint meeting with
Friends and A&H.
. Odds and ends: participated in presentation to Community Roundtable about existing
organizational long-range plans and the possibility of an overall look at the community, and
prior to that met with Steering Committee to plan the meeting; attended presentation by the
Community Foundation ofTex and Betty Fury's estate, which endowed their Horizons
pledge and $250 yearly to the Museum; spoke with Noontime Kiwanis Club about the
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Festival and thanked them for their help with the gates; attended reception and opening of
1776 at Community Theatre as a "government official."
Dee Harris
Administration (Dee Harris and Diane Angelotti):
· Researched customs and traditions of weddings throughout history for Dearly Beloved
exhibit, and wrote part of the storyline and exhibit labels. Coordinated exhibit research,
design, artifact selection, and public relations works for the exhibit.
· Developed and submitted year 2001 museum budget request.
· Worked with search committee to conduct interviews for the Curator of Exhibits position;
also began working to replace other positions, including Donna Sandberg (Community
Resources Coordinator), and Wade Krug and Jayme Van Blaricon (Weekend Staff).
· Reviewed and updated Friends Membership lists and files; prepared new Friends mailing
lists; worked with Friends board members to update non-renewal lists; worked with
accountant to prepare Friends tax information; and met with Friends board to update by-laws
and identify potential new board members.
Collections (Kiersten Latham and Dorothy Boyle):
· Attended I-day training class on SNAP!, our collections database system.
· Researched local history & prepared artifacts for Dearly Beloved exhibit
· Began reorganization of Museum Archives space; continued artifact inventory and location
identification project.
· Completed SHM part in the 2000 Lines project with Lori Brack for the Smoky Hill River
Festival, and began working with Micah Dyer, intern from Kansas Wesleyan University.
Education (Jenny Disney):
· Organized and taught the first session of Treasures of the Rock-a summer youth program
co-sponsored with Lakewood Discovery Center.
· Developed a Docent training manual and held a Docent training session to train four new
docents to lead organized tours.
· Organized and confirmed speakers for Noon Coolers, based on the history of rural Kansas.
· Worked with Docents to provide eight school tours and one senior citizen group tour.
Exhibits (Kent Buess):
· Developed preliminary design for Dearly Beloved: Gowns and Gifts from Kansas Weddings,
which opens on June 27, 2000.
· Finished drawing building plans on AutoCAD, and prepared emergency evacuation maps.
· Worked with Collections Department to rearrange the archives reading room.
Volunteers (Donna Sandberg):
· Recorded 20 volunteers working 200 hours in May.
· Worked with Jenny to hold our first Docent training session; also met with volunteers to
discuss training and daily procedures for working at the greeter's desk.
· Welcomed three new Kansas Wesleyan University interns: Micah Dyer, Jeanine McNalley,
and Bobby Rehse. Each will work 150 hours this summer, rotating through the Exhibits,
Education and Collections Departments.
· Held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with an attendance of 40 volunteers on May 1 st.
Museum Store (Mary Warden and Leola Peterson):
· May store receipts were $4,430. Average monthly receipts for first quarter were $4,102.
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. New merchandise: increased greeting card stock, new cookbooks, and Smoky Hill River
Festival buttons and t-shirts. Went to market in Kansas City for fall and winter merchandise.
Sharon Benson
General:
. Margy Mowery is again serving as summer staff assistant during June and July
Festival:
. It happened! Festival Website received just short of 3,000 hits!
. Festival food vendors and games people have received billing and evaluation forms
. Evaluation process beings with AlA people, Food Committee, Children's Area Committees,
Stage personnel and technical people.
. Staff evaluation meeting for Festival on June 23rd.
AlE:
. Nancy Williams is serving as artist-in-residence for Sunset elementary school's summer
remedial reading program, through the 215t Century Learning Centers Grant, ends July 13th.
. Strategic planning for the Arts Infusion Program happens July 12-14 with Charlotte Talbert,
Denver. Various meetings and interviews happening with artists, teachers, administrators,
and arts organizations throughout the community.
. Gathering information from local artists and organizations and contracting ,vith residency
artists in preparation for the 00/01 publication of the Connections Collection, a catalogue of
arts opportunities for Salina students.
. Compiling statistics for the 99/00 school year, in preparation for Kansas Arts Commission
grant reporting in July.
Lana JordaI!
. Finished all necessary details prior to Festival 2000:
a. media tours
b. Community Corrections personnel for on-the-grounds position
c. Staff schedule for Festival weekend
d. Last time check with city departments
e. Last minute entertainment changes/needs
f. Last minute technical check
. FESTIVAL HAPPENED
. Beginning the evaluation process; staff meets Friday, June 23
. Meeting with event sponsors, committee chairpersons and part time employees for post
Festival evaluation
. Deadline for Horizons Developing Artist grant applications is August 1. I am beginning to
meet with potential applicants
. Beginning the planning for evaluation of the Horizons Grants program which will happen
late this summer with Christy Fambauch from Ohio as consultant
Karla Prick~ett
. Met with Salina Journal reporters for interviews on the Festival shows. Pulled visuals for use
in articles.
. Lana and I took a media tour to Wichita on May 25.
· Met with Southeast of Saline coaches and athletes to outline the schedule for their assistance
to Festival exhibitors in loading and unloading.
· Public Art Projects Committee met to plan the Festival onsite presentation which would
include Connie Nutsch.
· Met with Richie Bergen to design boundary signs for the Festival.
· Ann Arkebauer and I did a Festival interview with KILS and KINA
· Met with Leah Schmidt to coordinate the Pre-Festival show at the Country Club and return of
artworks to artists on Saturday morning at the Festival.
· Met with the Art Patron Committee to do the final mailing of invitations and reservations.
· Met with the Bluestem coordinators at the park to discuss which trees would be wrapped for
Festival.
· Met with the Know-It-All Committee and Coordinators to outline responsibilities and
inventory supplies for Festival weekend.
· Prepared news release on the Kansas Artists Postcard Series. Also coordinated its
installation at the Bluestem Gallery.
· Sharon and I did a media tour to Manhattan and Junction City on June 1.
· Assisted with taking down the pre-Festival Show at the Country Club.
· Met with George Jerkovich to prepare a portion of the Community Art & Design display for
the Festival.
· Attended the Festival volunteer breakfast.
· Prepared all last minute signage for Festival.
· Met with Pam Harris to go over the riverbank mural painting project.
· Designed and constructed the Community Art & Design display for the Festival. Also the
process display for Connie Nutsch' Animal Shelter project and onsite carving.
· Finalized the menu and reservations for the Art Patron Breakfast.
· Bobo prepared all the information needed by the Fine Art, Four Rivers Craft Market, and
Demonstration Area committees for Festival. She also organized all the arrangements for the
Patron Breakfast.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
120 West Ash I P.O. Box 586
Salina, Kansas 67402-0586
Telephone (785) 827-9301
Fax (785) 827-9758
Community Art and Design Program
Background
The City of Salina has long been committed to a healthy, vibrant community through the
support of the arts and humanities. A Community Art and Design Program would:
· Allow residents and visitors to experience the artistic, historic, and cultural aspects of
the Salina community in public spaces and facilities
· Enhance the functional design of the city's infrastructure
· Enhance community development
· Foster public/private partnership for artistic beautification and expression
· Increase community identity, pride and vitality
· Provide a meaningful way to involve citizens in the design of their environment
· Provide a tool that can best provide the benefits and desired outcomes of public art
in the Salina community.
Position Statement
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce endorses and supports the
establishment of a Community Art and Design Program by the City of Salina, for
the creation and integration of art in the Salina community's public and private
spaces. The chamber recommends that the City of Salina incorporate a policy
into its Capital Improvement Program in a manner that can be implemented and
monitored without adding significant time or expense to the selection and
contract procedures. It should encourage, but not mandate, private enterprise
and other public agencies to include community art and design for property and
facility enhancements. The city should take an active role in providing resources
and education to address projects and the community in general. The chamber
will further encourage its member businesses and other private enterprises to
include community art and design for property and facility enhancements.
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TO:
SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSIONERS
RE:
CITY POLICY - COMMUNITY ART AND DESIGN
FROM:
MARTHA RHEA
DATE:
JUNE 23, 2000
Attached is the draft of the recommended policy to submit to the City Commission for Salina's
Community Art and Design Program. It was developed by the policy group of the Community
Art and Design Steering Committee, who then approved it at their meeting June 20. Also a
group of people from the community development division of the Chamber of Commerce met
with several Steering Committee members, reviewed the draft, and then planned to pass it on to
the Chamber board for their support.
After final review by the city manager, the policy resolution will go the City Commission in
mid-July, although a specific date has not been established. At out meeting next Wednesday, the
policy needs to be thoroughly discussed and voted on, so it can be sent to the City Commission.
Then of course, we must be at the City Commission meeting when the policy is on the agenda.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Lou Ann Dunn and James Hall Iv, Co-Chairs / Steve Thompson, Vice-chair
Cannen Wilson, Secretary / Jeffrey Ingles, Treasurer
Jane Alsop, Debora Cox, Tom Gates, Murray Gorman, Randal]. Graham, Don Heath,
Kate McIntyre, Bill Medina, Sydney Soderberg / Martha Rhea, Executive Director
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMMUNITY ART AND DESIGN
PROGRAM POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SALINA.
WHEREAS, the Smoky Hill River Festival is celebrating its 25th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission and the
Smoky Hill River Festival organizers and supporters wish to
commemorate the 25th anniversary by providing a long-term
initiative which carries the defining spirit of the Festival-
participation, collaboration, celebration, accessibility and
quality; and
WHERE~AS, the City of Salina has long been committed to a
healthy, vibrant community through the support of the arts and
humanities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salina acknowledges and promotes
community art and design to:
a Expand the opportunities for residents and visitors to
experience the artistic; historic and cultural aspects of our
community in public places and facilities
a Enhance the functional design of the City's infrastructure
a Enhance economic development, including tourism
a Foster public/private partnerships for artistic beautification
and expression
a Increase community identity, pride and vitality
a Provide a meaningful way to involve citizens in the design of
their environments, and
WHEREAS, the City of Salina plans to serve as a leader for
educating and providing examples of community art and design
benefits both in our community and to other organizations and
private enterprise; and
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WHERE:AS, a Comprehensive Community Art and Design
Prograrn is a tool which can best provide the benefits and
desired outcomes of public art in Salina.
SO NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body
of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That the Salina City Commission hereby establishes a
Community Art and Design Program for the creation and
integration of art into our community's public and private
spaces,! and to the public appreciation thereof.
Section 2. That it is the intention of the City Commission to
establish this policy for all City departments in order to involve
artists in the City's Capital Improvement Program in a manner
which can be implemented and monitored without adding
significant time or expense to selection and contract
procedures.
Section 3. That the following policy guidelines are adopted:
A. Under the guidance and supervision of the city
manager, the Salina Arts and Humanities
Commission shall be responsible for facilitating
public art projects and developing programs to
promote the awareness, education and infusion of
public art into the community. Administrative
guidelines shall be established to determine capital
project eligibility criteria for public art; and a process
for procuring necessary professional services.
B. Projects included in the City of Salina five-year
Capital Improvement Plan shall be evaluated annually
by the city manager, arts and humanities staff, and
appropriate city department directors to determine
project eligibility for public art infusion. Projects
designated shall be incorporated into the annual
planning process of the Arts and Humanities
Commission.
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C. The public art component shall be fully integrated
into the project planning, design and construction
process. Capital Improvement Plan projects
designated for public art infusion shall include
artist(s) in the concept and/or design phase, the
commissioning of artist(s) to create site specific
work, or the purchase of existing artwork.
D. The Arts and Humanities Department shall develop an
artist and consultant artist directory to be made
available to appropriate professionals and firms
responding to requests for qualifications, and shall
create and maintain a resource bank of artists and
model programs to be made available to the City of
Salina and for other community projects.
E. The Arts and Humanities Commission shall
encourage private enterprise and other public
agencies to include community art and design for
property and facility enhancements, and shall take an
active role in providing resources and education to
address public art infusion throughout the
community.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the
Mayor this day of , 2000.
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TO: SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
FROM: LAJNA JORDAN
826-7410
RE: SUDDEN OPPORTUNITY GRANT, JAMES KINSER
The enclosed Sudden Opportunity grant is from visual artist, James Kinser. James
is requesting dollars to prepare for an installation at the Rolling Hills
Congregational Church. Preparation includes the matting and framing of 10 oil
pastel drawings. Color copy examples of his work are attached to the application.
No Sudden Opportunity dollars have been spent in the year 2000. The original
$1500 is still available in that category.
If you have questions, please calL
Lou Ann Dunn and James Hall IV, Co-Chairs / Steve Thompson, Vice-Chair
Carmen Wilson, Secretary / Jeffrey Ingles, Treasurer
Jane Alsop, Debora Cox, Tom Gates, Murray Gorman, Randal]. Graham, Don Heath,
Kate McIntyre, Bill Medina, Sydney Soderberg / Martha Rhea, Executive Director
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Proposal Tiltle Sudden Opportunity Grant
Grant No. ro - 04 -/() I
(for office use only)
SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Box 2181, 211 West Iron, Salina, KS 67402-2181
913-826-7410
HORIZONS - A GRANTS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM - DEVELOPING ARTIST
Instructions: Please type application or use a computer. You are welcome to make copies of
these forms. If you would like a computer disk with the application formatted for Microsoft Excel
7.0 (budget information) and Microsoft Word 7.0 (narrative information), please call the
commission office, 826-7410.
Total Budget $ 750.00
Grant Request $
500.00
I. Applicant James Kinser
Phone 785.823.0861
City, Zip Salina, KS
67401
Street Address 651 Upper Mill Hts. #CI0
II. Resident of Salina County Since November 1998
III. Period of Support Requested:
Starting _ July 1, 2000
Ending
September, 10 2000
IV. Previous Grants or Fellowships:
Name of Award
Inclusion Dates
Amount
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HORIZONS - A GRANTS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM: DEVELOPING ARTIST
V. Explain briefly why you consider yourself a developing artist.
Since graduating from Bethany College three years ago, I have continued to produce
work that has chronicled my evolution as a person and as an artist existing outside of
the academic arena. My work has not been readily exhibited, but has maintained a
developing level of intensity and resolution. As a result, I have become more confident
not only in the process of creating, but also in the possibility of presenting my work in
public environments. It is for all ofthese reasons that I consider myself to be a
developing artist.
VI. Briefly dl:~scribe your long- and short-term goals.
At the end of July, I will be moving to Chicago in pursuit of greater life challenges and
opportunities. Previous to this move, however, I will be exhibiting ''The Growth Of
Being," my latest series of works, at the Rolling Hills Congregational Church in Salina.
In the future, I expect to be attending graduate school in museum/curatorial studies or
undergraduate courses for interior design. I am also very open to other possibilities that
time will present. Within the next three to five years, however, I would like to have
completed graduate school and have developed a healthy series of works available for
exhibit throughout the country.
HO~ONS-AGRANTSPROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM: DEVELOPING ARTIST
VII. Summary of Proposal Description: Describe the proposal for which you are seeking
funds. Include:
. a list of objectives for the project
. a description
. a time line of key elements
. an evaluation strategy
. a statement of how the proposal will affect your future plans and career goals
If yon have received a Horizons Grant previously, describe how this application will
assist in your development beyond the previous grant objectives.
Recently, in a conversation with Anne Nettleton and Helen Bonny, I began to discuss and
describe my current series of works. Through this interaction, the practicalities of
presenting my work were addressed and the possibility of exhibiting my drawings in a
local space was conceived. Currently, I am in the process of organizing and preparing an
exhibition of 10 oil pastel drawings from my latest series of work. The exhibition,
entitled "The Growth of Being," will be installed at the Rolling Hills Congregational
Church for a two-month period. During the exhibition I will be giving a gallery walk and
discussion about the developmental nature of the works and how they reflect my spiritual
and personal growth as a human being.
The exhibition will be available to the public July 15 - September 10, 2000. The
drawings willI be matted, framed and prepared for installation June 28 and 29. I will
install the drawings at the Rolling Hills Congregational Church July 10 and 11. An
opening rec1eption, gallery walk and discussion will occur at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July
16. Press releases will be sent to area newspapers and invitations will be sent to
individuals two weeks previous to the exhibition.
The exhibition will be evaluated through review of a guest response book, and
conversations with visitors, Rev. Karen Renner and other key individuals who
participated in the organization of the exhibition.
The production ofthis series of drawings has increased my awareness of the growth and
development of my being. Exhibiting these works is not only an opportunity for me to
actively share that process with other people, it is a reaffirmation of who I am and who I
am becoming. As a result, I will be more confident in placing myself in situations that
would facilitate the presentation and exhibition of these works in galleries or institutions
within the region and perhaps throughout the country.
HORIZONS - A GRANTS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM: DEVELOPING ARTIST
IX. Certification
Any grant fhnds received in conjunction with this application will be expended for the
project as described above. Any changes in this project or budget must be submitted in
writing and are subject to the approval of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission.
The Horizons Program is funded, in part, through donations from the Horizons Program
donors group. During the grant process, artists or key project personnel may be requested
to participate in a donor activity. Additional artistic costs will be assumed for the donor
group. Also, requests for special seating, showings, or other appropriate activities may be
made, working in cooperation with the grantee.
Applicant hereby agrees to comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and where applicable, Title IX of the Education
Amendment's of 1972. Title IV, Section 504, and Title IX prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race:, color, national origin, handicap, or sex.
Grantee's financial records relating to this project must be maintained for a period of
three years and are subject to periodic audits by the Commission. In addition, the
Commission eserves the right t monitor the grantee to ensure that applicable terms of
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Name
Occupation
City
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1. A. Mary Kay
Associate Professor
of Art, Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
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2. Ruth Moritz
Artist & Writer
Gorham, KS
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3. Anne Nettleton
Elementary Art Teacher
Salina, KS
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James E. Kinser
651 Upper Mill Heights, #ClO
Salina, Kansas 6740 1
(785) 823-0861
EDUCATION
B.A. Studio Art and Art Education (K-12), Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, May 1997
Summer study abroad at the Lacoste School of the Arts, France, Summer 1995
EXPERIENCE
Curator- Bethany College,Lindsborg, Kansas, 2000
* Selected work and designed installation of 10 1st Annual Messiah Student Art Exhbition.
Exhibition Coordinator/Registrar, Salina Art Center, Salina, Kansas, 1998-present
* Designed exhibitions and coordinated hanging of artwork and signage in gallery
* Organized shipping, receiving, and storage of exhibitions
* Managed booking, loan agreements and condition reports for traveling exhibitions
* Assisted visiting artists in construction and installation of work., Cathy Lynn Gasser, New York.
NY; Maria Velasco, Lawrence, KS; John Salvest, Jonesboro, AR; Ronald Gonzalez,
Binghamton, NY.
* Organized and presented artist and exhibition proposals to exhibition committee.
* Assisted Salina Art Center Director in curatorial process for exhibition
* Designed layout of exhibition invitations, brochures and catalogs.
* Organized slides and entry forms for five-state jurored exhibition
* Exhibition Liaison for American Museum Association Reaccreditation
Discovery Area Coordinator, Salina Art Center, Salina, Kansas, 1997-98
* Organized and participated in selection of artist and assisted construction of Studio 2000, an
interactive hands-on discovery area.
* Developed activities and maintained equipment for Studio 2000
Gallery Assistant, Salina Art Center, Salina, Kansas, 1997-98
* Assisted installation of "Still Life" Exhibition from Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York, "New Art In China, Post 1989" and other regional and national exhibitions
* Provided docent tours for visitors and school groups
Exhibits and Programs Developer, Old Mill Museum, Undsborg, Kansas, 1996-98
* Upgraded exhibits and remodeled exhibit gallery
* Assisted in planning and implementation of educational programs and special events
* Curated, designed layout of temporary exhibition of wheat straw art
Designer, Christmas in Lindsborg (a non-profit mail-order company), Undsborg, Kansas. 1996-98
* Designed limited edition reproduction miniature porcelain buildings of Undsborg, Kansas
EXHIBITS
Bluestem Gallery Invitational, Bluestem Gallery, Salina, Kansas, Summers 1998. 1999
Senior Show, Solo Exhibition, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1996
The French Experience, Solo Exhibition, Coffeehouse of Undsborg, 1996
Messiah Jurored Student Show, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1993-97
Student Show, Hideaway Club, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1995 and 1996
Lacoste Student Show, Lacoste School of the Arts, France, Summer 1995
AWARDS
Dean's Scholarships, Bethany College, 1993-97
Art Perfonnance Awards, Bethany College, 1992-97
Liberace Foundation Scholarships, Bethany College, 1994-96
Beta Tau Sigma, (Honorary Scholastic Society), Bethany College, 1994-97
Blue Key, {Honorary Scholastic Fraternity), Bethany College. 1994-97
Oeveland Institute of Art Scholarship, Summer study at Lacoste School of the Arts, France. 1995
Alsup-Train Foreign Study Scholarship. Bethany College. 1995
Pearson Foundation Art Scholarships, Bethany College, 1992-95
HORIZONS - A GRANTS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM - DEVELOPING ARTIST
VIII. Budget (FOH THIS PROJECT ONLY) Instructions attached
BUDGET CASH REVENUE
1 Earned IncomE~ $
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2 Contributions
Benefactor
Other
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150.00
3 Grants
(Do not list anticipated grant from Commission)
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4 Other (including applicant cash)
(please specify)
Applicant Cash
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100.00
5 TOTAL Applicant Revenue
(total 1 ,2,3,4)
6 GRANT AMOLlNT REQUESTED
7 TOTAL CASH REVENUE
(total 5 & 6)
BUDGET CASH EXPENSES
1 Equipment
2 Travel
3 Hotel/per diem
4 Space Hental
5 Promotion/Advertising (include printing expenses)
6 Cost of Production
7 Tuition or Registration
8 Other (please specifiy)
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Total Cash Revenue MUST equal Total Cash Expense
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THIS BUDGET MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF THE LINE ITEMS
Developing Artist - Application Budget
Breakdown of Budget
Budget Cash Revenue
Contributions
Hellen Bonny, Benefactor
Other
Applicant Cash
TOTAL Applicant Revenue
Grant Amount Requsted
TOTAL CASH REVENUE
Budget Cash Expenses
Promotionl Advertising
Postcard invitations
Postage
. $50.00
$25.00
Cost of Production
Matting, Framing and Installation
Framing Matters, Salina, KS
TOTAL CASH EXPENSE~
$150.00
$100.00
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
$75.00
$675.00
$750.00
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1198 Sioux Road
Lindsborg, KS 67456
June 10,2000
To whom it may concern,
I am writing as a reference for James Kinser in his application for a Salina Arts
and Humanities "sudden opportunity grant". I have known James Kinser since 1992
when he entered the Art Department at Bethany College as a very talented freshman.
Since that time James has grown tremendously as an artist, working constantly in a
search for pc::rsonal artistic expression.
Whilst working full time at the Salina Art Center as Exhibitions Registrar and
Coordinator, he has maintained a studio with determination to continue his own work.
He has during these past eight years developed a versatile visual language that is manifest
intensely in a wide variety of media, often using unexpected and inventive materials.
Through the experience of working with many materials and a desire to express himself
and his relationship to the world, he has often produced idiosyncratically articulate and
sensitive work. This most recent series of drawings has an intensity and vibrancy that
builds when seen as a whole.
I would highly recommend that James be awarded fmancial help so that he may
take up an exhibition opportunity to show this particular body of work professionally and
consequently enable others to experience its vital individuality.
Please contact me if you have any questions; my telephone number is 785-227-
2301.
A. Mary Kay
Associate Professor of Art
Bethany College
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Horizons Grant Committee
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission
Post Office Box 2181
Salina, KS 67402-2181
Members of the Horizons Grant CoD1J'nittee:
It is both a pleasure and an honor for me to add a strong recommendation tothe applicatioo ofJames Kinser. I have had
the good fortune to not only work withJames at the SalinaArt Center and be exposed to his amazingly natural talents as
an exhibits designer, but also to watch him develop and growas a visual artist in his own right, displaying mae than usual
command for someone as young as he is.
In the art world, there is a surfeit of the technically adept, the politically savvy. the cutting-edge or dangerous, the merely
decorative. What stops things for a moment is work that does not pander to the expected, but takes what can be known
and offers it to the viewer in a way that both reveals and inspires. This cannot be done without both talent and integrity of
spirit- James Kinser's work manages both.
A few months ago,James took me to his studio, and showed me a series of recent works. Frankly, I was stunned. The
sheer beauty of the imagery, and the depth and complexity of emotion they managed to convey within simple forms
aImostmademecIV. I toldJames then-tbeseneedtobesbown.
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There are few artists who can manage to support themselves with their art alooe-therefore they have other jobs, creating
their art as an aside, often without the finances and time it takes to go the next step-to finish, frame and get them out
into the world. James is a person of incredible economy and self-discipline, ~ faces these impediments. Grant money
awarded to this worthy recipient would allow him to frame and exhibit a body of work which should, and needs to be
seen-now.
To award James Kill1ser this gr.mt will reap a double benefit: the benefitto James himself as a most promising artist, and
the gift to the community of being able to see and appreciate something ofbe2utyand depth.
Moritz
Writer, Artist, Fonner Horizons Grant Recipient
P.D. Box 152 Gorham} KS 67640 (785) 637-5491 rmoritz@midusa.net
I have been asked by James Kinser to write a
Letter of recommendation on his behalf. I am happy
to comply.
The pictures I have in my head of James
comprise situations of art making, thoughtful analysis
of art and life, and of his unobtrusive competent hard
work at the Salina Art Center.
My association with James began a couple of
summers ago when he was an intern at Salina Art
Center. In the hands-on Children's Discovery Center,
James could be observed daily patiently
instructing and encouraging children in participation
of various activities. These were designed to inspire and stimulate the children's
knowledge and curiosity about the exhibition of Haitian Voo-Doo Banners in the main
gallery. I was very impressed with the artistic quality and authentic representation of the
,artist's meaning and message in the children's activities designed by James. In addition
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his genuine interest in the children's learning as well as his own patient repetition of
information and instruction was commendable.
I have been curious and impressed by James' personal artistic pursuits. I was
affected on a studio tour with his drawing skills and especially with his self-initiated
drawing exploration of themes and technical inquiry. Most intriguing to me was the
development and completion of his college studies thesis. This was an outdoor instillation
entitled "Bed". Sincerity, intelligence and introspection are hallmarks of James work. He
is meticulous in his thinking and in his media methods. The work was beautiful to behold
and moving to witness as friends and colleagues participated in its' culmination celebration.
On a pers,onal level James and I have participated for two years in the experience
of music therapy with of group. G.I.M.: Guided Imagery through Music, was founded by
Helen Bonny, a Salina resident who is internationally known for her pioneering work and the
establishment of the Bonny Foundation. Relaxation exercises, programmed music
selections and mCIndolins provide doorways to personal awareness and enlightenment.
G.I.M. is essenticllly a holistic avenue for person growth, which benefits individuals and the
group.
It is obvious to anyone that James Kinser has dedicated his life to knowledge, art
experience and spiritual growth. His recent oil pastel series gives glorious expression to
his latest burst (llf creativity. I will miss James personally, but I can heartily endorse, and
envy his decision to pursue his dreams.
To whom it may concern:
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Sincerely.
Ann Nettleton, Kansas Master Teacher 1994
800 Highland
Salina, Kansas, 67401
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FESTIVAL FUTURE SEEKERS
MEETING NOTES
JUNE 27,2000
Present: Randy Hardy, David Jilka, Patty Jilka, Anne Jung, Ann Knowles, Cheri Lund, Carolyn
Money, Dean Owens, Doris Owens, Monte Shadwick, Paul Stewart, Alan Stolfus
Staff present: Martha Rhea, Sharon Benson, Lana Jordan, Darlene Stottmann
Opening comments by Rhea: Festival at wonderful point - celebrating 25th year in 2001. Going
strong, in the black, amazing event. Has touched all present in some way - individually, as a
family, how think about community and all have it in common - have gone, enjoyed, care about.
Yet see the Festival in different ways (family, professional, new to area, etc.). Festival staff are
interested in thoughts of next year and looking forward to 2025. She noted that the 25th will not
be a nostalgic celebration.
Questions put to participants:
What do you want to be saying about the Festival a year from now?
. Best ever!
. Worth time and effort to get here
. Wow - 25 years! A recognition of the longevity - celebrating that.
. Community effort. Impressive number of different volunteers. That was given good
overview in the newspaper this year.
What do you want people saying about the Festival in 2025?
. Best ever!
. Don't let iit get so big or commercialized that it's not relaxing, safe. Still has small town
atmosphere - a celebration of the arts, not a commercialized atmosphere.
. Kids doing free activities
. Still accessible to wide cross-section of people - not highbrow, too expensive. Still have free
things - possible to go and not have to spend a lot of money.
. Food prices haven't gone up in 25 years!
. How much longer will Lana and Martha be doing this?!
Things to change or continue?
. Saturday levening event - continue to experiment with - nice to have that altered every year.
However, continuity elsewhere important - things located in same place, sense of freedom to
be safe.
. Elements of surprise important.
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In terms of events, what are expectations for 25th?
. More parking!
· Take advantage oftechnological age to kick offnext 25 years. Examples: Web cam
highlighting various parts of Festival; big screen showing what's going on in the Bi-Center
for people in park, etc. Things that would incorporate the technology available now.
· For teen crowd - hard to please - something with computers/technology - computer art,
ability to send e-mails from Festival.
· Referring to bronze twigs AlA project a couple of years ago - have a treasure hunt via
computer with clues. Could work on with friends and would already be mapped out for
hunting in the park.
· Teenagers don't have much to do except music, which styles they sometimes don't enjoy.
Something needed for teens that falls between children's activities and music.
· More local entertainers on stages and roving -like Jazz Tangent more than one day. Ling
players - topnotch local talent.
· A "musical heritage" stage -likened it to the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Blue Heaven Studios
significant, widely known, a good resource - somehow tie it into what we're doing at
Festival- an activity or event that highlights - both blues and historical aspects.
· Fireworks or laser show - something we haven't done before - a celebration - special to 25th
Festival.
· Adding drama element with music and dance in some sort of 25th original production (similar
to Grasslands).
· Something that says all are important to each other -like ring of fire - connecting.
Thoughts about "place" - in Park and in Bi-Center
· Keep the major act in the Bi-Center - can't physically see from the stage.
· People more and more are "camping" at Oakdale Stage - can be intimidating to newcomers.
Also not the spirit of the Festival. Practice has really increased this year. In a way, is a good
thing because it shows that people really want to be there.
· Bi-Center different -love to go into air-conditioning to relax and know "something big" is
commg.
How do you respond to something multi-faceted, possibly with people from the community
involved (not necessarily big name act)?
· Hard to pull off - risk involved
· Thinks of Festival as "class act" - when involving local talent have to be willing to lower
standards in case it doesn't mesh (for example, not a chance to rehearse until that week)
25th and Bi-Center - what do you and others think?
· This year had two major Saturday events - expand on that - have one other performance
center somewhere in the middle - having a choice and staggering performance times is good.
· Did not attend Bi-Center act; usually her group of family/friends stays together, and majority
wanted to remain outside.
· Depends on what mood I'm in - don't attend every year.
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. Use a group the community knows (like Dotsero) - part of community celebration
. Who is a big name? Definitions differ.
. Festival is something to enjoy outside. Oakdale stage is wonderful, can find a place to sit,
big name needs to be outdoors.
. Know older people who will come to an event indoors because it's air conditioned, has
comfortable chairs - won't attend outside because of uneven ground, heat, bugs, etc.
How should we refer to next year's Festival?
. Keep it short and sweet - Festival 25 (many spoke in favor of this)
. SHRF 25th Celebration - want title to stand out and be different - make it special
. 25 years. . . with tag line
. What about using more than one?
. Something that will catch on, like "It's new, it's different, it's still the same" - remember
from last year
Looking at next generation - how do we build ownership - how do we "pass on" the Festival?
. Ask people to serve on committees - target a certain age group - have to be actively
involved.
. Focus on younger people involved in Leadership Salina - they're making a difference in
community
. Scary thought! Some volunteers at Festival are almost rabid -levels of energy year after
year amazing, i.e. Dale Cole, Chapmans
. Need morle teen activities - get group ofteens together to get their ideas - once they have
ownership will "sell it" to other teens
. Keep local church and community groups working and participating (i.e. food booths) who
also rely on kids' help - gets them involved - one way for them to take initiative.
. Ask those who have done through the years for ideas on who will take their spot in the next
generation. Then bring them on board, mentor, help them catch the enthusiasm as well as
learn. For example: Jamie Hall- setting up tents, etc. - many skills involved. Does he have
idea of a younger person to bring on?
. Time commitment for young people with small children, but important to have 30-40 age
group involved
. Ask "old" volunteers to find a young person to help this year - man gates, empty trash
barrels, be a Know-It-All, etc.
. Committees - intentionally include a cross section of ages. Key is feeling ownership by
doing.
Regardingjinancial supporters - many corporations don't know the Festival. How do we talk to
them about the authentic nature (not commercialized) of the Festival and bring them on board?
. Web page: year round is good - the changing pictures say a lot - use that.
. Have a 201 minute video about the Festival to show. But - company decision makers
probably won't spend time to watch.
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· Use personnel from within the company who already know the Festival to talk with the
management.
· Form a vision statement for the next 25 years - stress leadership potential for next 25 years
· Ownership necessary. This year UMB employees ended up helping with shuttles because
Wal-Mart people did not show up.
· Put together a packet to show what Festival's about.
· Need to ask for dollars far in advance of the event, especially with bigger corporations.
What about the people who don't come - how do we get them here? Or does it matter; should
we be concerned?
. Selfishly, do we want more?!!
· Nice to have people come who are not otherwise involved in the arts.
· Feeling of "easy to be there" - just buy a button and go.
· Has heard people say "there's nothing there that I'm interested in" - those who have not gone
for 25 years will not change - waste of effort.
Festival's biggest strength?
. The fact that it is a "genuine Festival of the arts"
. Variety - can hear and see anything
· Not just giving us what we want year after year. For example, Little Texas may have been
the biggest audience, but didn't continue to come back with country. Challenges to
experience different art forms
· Bela Fleck another good example - jaw dropping experience, but would not have expected to
enjoy banjo music!
· Professionalism - artists having glowing reports - "everyone wants to be in this one"
· Artists taken care of (Know-It-Alls), comfortable being here
· Arts and entertainment the catalyst that brings us together, but it's a celebration of
community - seeing everyone you know in an informal way, enjoying the whole community
. Family reunion of community
· Homecoming when you've never left!
What concerns do you have for the future?
· That the next generation can "keep it clean" - level of quality and expression that's healthy
· Keep changing so it doesn't get stale - not same bands, artists, etc. - have always done good
job ofthat
· Transition to next generation - being able to staff. Don't see the same level of community
enthusiasm and involvement. Requires a passion - more than a commitment. You grow the
passion by years of association. Bringing in teens you will lose a large percent - need 25 to
35 year olds - established and ready to carry on, who will see the benefit for their own
children.
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· Sometimes hard to perform because so much else going on - distracting - logistics need to
continue to be addressed. Hard for single performers (storytelling) to compete with volume-
be sensitive to both quiet and loud.
Anything else?
. Stilt lady wonderful!
· An example from a festival in Springfield, Illinois: Children's art fair - artists are required to
include as part of application (donated??), pieces for children's art fair - $10 or less. Is set
up as separate area; only children allowed to go in and shop; have volunteers to help kids
pick out their art. Very popular. Neat time to start a new tradition at 25 years, to talk about
at 2025.
. Everything in craft area too expensive for kids to buy
. Quality is more expensive.
· Do Christmas, birthdays shopping there - play up that aspect to get people more interested in
looking at art and crafts
. Something similar to a Stan Herd maze; in a field close by in celebration of Festival 25
· Pet peeve - too cheap button prices. You get far more than you pay for. In terms of securing
the future, wouldn't have to be as concerned about corporate financing.
· Happy to see low income people at the Festival- would run the risk of excluding them by
raising button prices too much.
. Festival is in the black - don't raise the price!
· Oakdale Stage is ugly - needs color! Around the park there are colorfully wrapped trees,
painted grass, beautiful scarves - but the stage is a "big, gray, ugly thing." Can we hire an
artist to paint a mural during the Festival-to minutes at a time as bands switch. Or
something colorful to put up just for the Festival.
· Skating rink - pleased to see utilized this year because it's rather ugly too when empty!
Participants were asked to list three to five descriptive words or phrases.
The Smoky Hill River Festival is . . .
.. .different styles of music
. . . affordable, fun crafts
.. . exposure to new art styles
. . . family fun, together time
.. . ethnic food
. . . family friendly
. .. upbeat
...a great plat~e to meet family/friends
. . . interesting
.. . quality
. . . eye o{>ening to the variety of art
. . .like a "mini vacation"
. .. good time to see people you don't otherwise see through the year
. . . great community spirit
.. . creative
.. . full of energy
. . . something for everyone
. . . diverse
. . . "fami! y"
.. .friendly
...flavorful (food wise)
...fun
. . . musical - a wide variety of music
. . . sports
. . . relaxing
. . . entertaining
.. . family
. .. a community tradition/celebration
. . . fun and entertaining
...a place to gather, see friends
. . . great art and crafts
. . . something to anticipate all year
. . . our teens say it's "always a blast"
. . . time to enjoy new musical "sounds"
.. . also to try different food
. . . see lots of old friends who return
.. .joyful
.. . musical
. . .interactive
. . . colorful
. . . all art exhibition
. . . what a way to spend a weekend
. . . interactive
. . . social
. . .more inclusive
. . . a party for your senses
. . . a celebration of the arts
.. . fun for festival-goers of all ages and stages oflife
.. . different each year, so you never tire of attending
.. . filled with different entertainment each day, so you must attend every day
. . . something that the community can truly be proud of
.. . alive
...fun
.. . great
. . . Salina!
Ilia
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
120 West Ash I P.O. Box 586
Salina, Kansas 67402-0586
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Community Art and Design Program
Background
The City of Salina has long been committed to a healthy, vibrant community through the
support of the arts and humanities. A Community Art and Design Program would:
· Allow residents and visitors to experience the artistic, historic, and cultural aspects of
the Salina community in public spaces and facilities
· Enhance the functional design of the city's infrastructure
. Enhance community development
· Foster public/private partnership for artistic beautification and expression
· Increalse community identity, pride and vitality
· Provide a meaningful way to involve citizens in the design of their environment
· Provide a tool that can best provide the benefits and desired outcomes of public art
in the Salina community.
Position Statement
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce endorses and supports the
establishment of a Community Art and Design Program by the City of Salina, for
the creation and integration of art in the Salina community's public and private
spaces. The chamber recommends that the City of Salina incorporate a policy
into its Capital Improvement Program in a manner that can be implemented and
monitored without adding significant time or expense to the selection and
contract procedures. It should encourage, but not mandate, private enterprise
and other public agencies to include community art and design for property and
facility enhancements. The city should take an active role in providing resources
and education to address projects and the community in general. The chamber
will further encourage its member businesses and other private enterprises to
include community art and design for property and facility enhancements.
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