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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