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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCC 01/30/1995MANSFIELD CULTURAL COUNCIL January 30, 1995 Mansfield High School Library MINUTES r The meeting was opened by Suzanne Shaver at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Suzanne Shaver, Joan Fabian','Dawn Martin, Margo Lemieux, Jackie Babcock and Carole Duclos. Guests present: Andy Todesco and Linda Swallow Major Points Discussed: I. Alternative use of QMS Funding A. $450 for "Adventures in Science was not used (original cost was $900) B. Linda Swallow & Andy Todesco - proposal for Art Historian in Residence. C. Review of criteria for substitution. 1. Degree of detail necessary in description of project/finances. 2. Format of project must be similar to original. 3. Final product process described D. Conditions of acceptance. E. Reminder of reimbursement process and acknowledgement requirements. F. Funding for continuation of project may be applied for next year. II. Other School Related Issues A. Jackson School's Women Artist's month (March) is requesting presentations/volunteers. B. "Nutcracker" permission slips received. C. School Committee approved MCC's decision to return Christopher Gray's painting to him. D. Poster judging III. South Shore Collaborative News A. December 13, 1994 - Mansfield was unavailable to attend. B. February 14, 1995 - Mansfield was unavailable to attend. IV. Town Report Entry handed out. V. Community In -put Meeting A. Review Cultural Council Activities B. Criteria sheet - brief review C. Ideas for larger audiences: 1. Invite some past recipients of funds. a. Mansfield Music & Arts b. Norma Steiner - AIMS C. Lorilee Fish - Mansfield Parks & Recreation Dept. d. SMARTS Touring Art VI. Next Scheduled Meeting - March 20, 1995 at MHS Library The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Mansfield Cultural Council (Arts Lottery) Cr MEMBERS: Suzanne V. Shaver (Chairperson), Dawn Martin (Treasyrer)j Marilyn Healey (Secretary), Jacqueline Babcock, Carole Duclos, Joan Fabian,rMargo`,I=_�i ] Lemieux, Shawna Leary. BACKGROUND The Mansfield Cultural Council is a local subsidiary of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Massachusetts Council was formed in 1990 when the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council and the Massachusetts Council on Arts and Humanities merged. The purpose of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is to "promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences , in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities". The state council is funded by the Megabucks game conducted by the State Lottery Commission and by an annual appropriation from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Massachusetts Cultural Council grants funding to the Mansfield Cultural Council which then regrants funds to local individuals and organizations. The money allocated to the town is determined by the state's Local Aid formula which is based on property values and on population. Local grants may only be used to support programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences (sciences that connect directly to our lives). Programs must benefit the public. New projects are encouraged as are those that serve many people, andthosethat promote community involvement. FUNDING CYCLE Yearly funding is based on the state's fiscal year which begins July 1. Local applications are available at the town clerk's office in September and the deadline for completed applications is October 15. Approved applications are sent to the Massachusetts Council by December 15 and state approval is made in March. Recipients are provided funding on a reimbursement basis. LOCAL MEETINGS The Mansfield Cultural Council's funding meeting for fiscal year 1994 was held on October 27,1993. The total allocation from the state was $3,177.00 and grant requests totaled $22,724.50. Many quality applications were considered. The following projects received support: Mansfield Music and Art Society for a concert series ($500.00), t` Mansfield Choral Society ($500.00), and Mansfield Families fora community talent show ($200.00). The following school programs were partially financed: Mansfield Elementary Schools for students to attend a performance of "The Nutcracker" ($1000.00), Jackson Elementary School for an in -school performance by Epic Brass ($180.00), Jordan and Robinson Schools for a program on self-esteem by Scot Cannon ($180.00), and Qualters Middle School for "Adventures in Science" sponsored by The Boston Museum of Science ($450.00) The Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department received $200.00 towards the "Arts in the Park" program. SMARTS Collaborative was granted $25.00 towards the Touring Art Exhibit and $300.00 for the Touring Performance Program. The Un -Common Theatre Company received $300.00 for its performance of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". The Dedham Cultural Council received $100.00 to be used as a contribution to the newly forming South Shore Cultural Assembly to which the Mansfield Cultural Council will become a member. The Mansfield Cultural Council held meetings in January and in March in order to establish a written criteria by which future applications would be judged. State requirements, local criteria, local priorities, and local policies were determined as well as were supplemental questions for the application. This information is available upon request at the town clerk's office or by writing to The Mansfield Cultural Council, Town Hall, 50 West Street. On May 16, 1994, A Community Input Meeting was held at the Mansfield Public Library. General Information about the Cultural Council was presented as well as a review of established policies and application materials. The public was encouraged to attend to provide the council with information about the cultural needs and desires of the community. The input meeting will now be an annual event. Current goals of the Mansfield Cultural Council include increasing community awareness of the availability of funds in order to encourage the establishment and growth of local cultural programs and projects. For further information contact Chairperson Suzanne V. Shaver at 339-5501.