BeaconArts Member Meet Up Minutes- Annual Meeting
Wed January 25, 2017, 7pm
Beacon Music Factory
BeaconArts Annual Meeting
Wed January 25, 2017, 7pm
Beacon Music Factory
Kelly Ellenwood – Welcome and introductions
Minutes- published monthly on our website
motion to approve minutes from Oct mtg
Membership
Several new biz members and new individual members
new maps come out in March
Communications
Teachin’ Beacon: New member benefit; directory of teachers and classes
MFU
outgoing treasurer Nelson has furnished us with annual budget
see where membership dues are going- projects, events
motion that mfu was presented- approved
Slideshow presentation
Remarks by departing president Dan Rigney
Elections
Slate of candidates presented and acclaimed
All candidates elected to office
Treasurer:
Aaron Verdile
Members at large:
Rick Rogers
Sommer Hixson- 2nd term
Terry Nelson
Vice-president:
Theresa Gooby
President:
Kelly Ellenwood
Project Manager Reports
Beacon 3D- Eleni Smolen
‘Bowled Over’, fundraiser in the works to raise funds to acquire Lori Merhige sculpture, to be held at Theo Ganz- call for entry info on BeaconArts website and on Facebook
BAEF (Beacon Arts and Education Foundation)
– provide funding for arts projects in the schools, primarily Calico Ball
– I’m Tired Project- Donna Mikkelsen; how art can impact and educate students
BIFF (Beacon Independent Film Festival)– Terry Nelson
September 16-18, 2017
First time- juried films division
now accepting submissions
workshops and classes throughout the year
ACFM (American Center for Folk Music)
BOS (Beacon Open Studios)
new director Samantha Palmeri
May 13-14, 2017
early reg (cheaper) ends next Tues
registration open till end of March
Kickoff party at Oak Vino May 12 6-9 pm
sponsors and volunteers needed
largest open studios event in Hudson Valley
Kelly- Farewell and thank you to Dan Rigney, departing president
and farewell and thank you to Kat Stoutenborough, newsletter/website content manager for 10 years
Randy Caruso will take over this position
Remarks: In memoriam of Hiro Ichikawa, local artist and beloved member of our community
Next general meeting to be held Wed Feb 22 at Beacon Fine Art Printing, 71 Maple St.
