George Northway, Acting Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Blue Crab Room at Rockville City Hall.
Re: Approval of the Minutes
The Minutes of the Cultural Arts Commission January14 meeting were unanimously approved with noted corrections.
Re: Chairperson’s Report
No Report
Re: Staff Report
Betty Wisda distributed copies of the Staff Report and provided an update regarding the current public art projects.
Re: Task Force/Committee Updates Art in Public Places
George Northway, Chairperson, reported that representatives from the East Rockville Civic Association, The Legacy in Lincoln Park, WAMATA and the Cultural Arts Commission attended a January 29 meeting to continue discussions on a potential art project for the Park Road Underpass. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26.
Special Events/Sampler
Carole Butler, Chairperson- No report.
Private Sector Art (inactive)
George Northway, Chairperson- No report. Betty Wisda will schedule a tour of private sector art in late April.
Outreach
Rose Garvin Aquilino, Chairperson. Betty Wisda reported that she is currently working on scheduling dates and venues for the visual and performing artists selected for the “Hidden Rockville” program.
Rockville Town Center
John Moser, Chairperson- No report
Arts Facilities
Jerry Callistein, Chairperson, reported that representatives of Rockville Little Theatre, Rockville Musical Theatre, Victorian Lyric Opera Company, Cultural Arts Commission and City staff continue to meet and discuss the memorandum of understanding. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10.
Re: Old Business
None.
Re: New Business
The Cultural Arts Commission welcomed Richard Lurye to his first Cultural Arts Commission meeting. He will contact John Moser regarding his interest on serving on specific committees.
Re: Next Meeting
The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on March 11 in the Blue Crab Room at Rockville City Hall.
Re: Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. |
