Beverly Cultural council 11-1-17 Mtg MinutesBeverly Cultural Council Meeting Minutes 11/1/17
Members in attendence:
Savery Kelley, Andrew Houle,
Barbara Broudo, Michael Miller, Brenda Murphy
Notes taken by Brenda Murphy
Meeting for Council members called to start at 6:30pm in the Fogg Room of the
Beverly Public Library by Andrew Houle.
Discussion of old news on 2017 outstanding grants:
2017 grant to Mingo Gallery /Katherine Romansky & Andy Bablo for Mural on
Barrel House exterior wall. Original artist has left project, and new artist Dana
Wolf will now execute mural dependent on time and weather.
2017 grant to Andy Bablo for mural under Beverly -Salem bridge was delayed
awaiting approvals from State — all set now, timing dependent on weather.
New item discussion:
We have less money this year from MCC - $12,200. between 34 grant
applications.
Discussion whether we should cap grant applications to 3 per
person /organization beginning next cycle for 2019.
Already have a 3 year limit per applicant — then rest a year and can re- apply.
Will ask applicants with more than 1 application to prioritize need.
Discussion on prioritizing first timers to BCC grants.
Beginning at 7:00 we heard from the below applicants; 5 minutes per application:
Estelle Rand Tidal Shift Beverly
Estelle Rand Free Music Series, Special Performances
Ann Gavin Grupo Fantasia Infusion at Hannah Elementary school
and Community
Edward Rozmiarek Spring Gala Concert
Susan McLane The Geography Gameshow
Arielle Cimino The Devil in Salem
Astin Stratoti "The Little Prince" Puppet Show
Gin Wallace Arts Fest Beverly
Gin Wallace Beverly's New Year
Gin Wallace BAD Intern
Gin Wallace Light Up!
Gin Wallace Spring Sculpture Show
Gin Wallace Red Fence Gallery
Discuss need for new members to join Council.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm