Arts Commission Minutes - 10/03/1983 MINUTES OF
WICHITA FALLS ARTS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3 , 1983
The Wichita Falls Arts Commission met in regular session at noon on October 3,
1983, at the Activities Center. The following people were in attendance:
*Patricia Bradley At Large
*Mary Honoure Wolverton Wichita Falls Museum & Art Center
*Bob Arnold Backdoor Players
*Henry Dvorken Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre
*Betty Wagner Civic Chorus of Greater W. F. Area
**Roy Alamon Midtown Fine Arts League
*Polly Cox Wichita Falls Arts Association
*Ernestine D. Broyles At Large
*Cathryn Whaling At Large
Howard Morris City Council Liaison
Don Burkman Auditorium/Activities Center
*Dorcas Chapman At Large
*Don Maxwell MSU Music Department
In the absence of the Chairman (Murray) and Vice Chairman (Jensen) , the meeting
was called to order by the Secretary, Wagner. A quorum was declared present by
the Chairman Protem Wagner. It was moved and seconded by Arnold and Dvorken
that the minutes'as mailed be .approved SUBJECT TO FOLLOWING CORRECTION:
The estimated cost of the die from which the bronze historical marker will be
cast is $300 rather than $150. (Copy of corrected minutes attached.)
Grant requests for 1983-84 total $38,587.77. Chairman Protem distributed
ballots and voting instructions were outlined. Votes were tabulated and alloca-
tions (along with requests) recommended for funding are shown as follows:
ORGANIZATION AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT VOTED
BACKDOOR PLAYERS, INC. $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00
BALLET THEATRE 3,950.00 3,950.00
EMBROIDERER'S GUILD OF AMERICA 6,922.77 6,922.77
KELL HOUSE - HERITAGE SOCIETY 7,160.00 7,160.00
MIDTOWN FINE ARTS LEAGUE 1,380.00 1,380.00
MSU DEPARTMENT OF ART 2,000.00 2,000.00
RED RIVER LYRIC THEATRE 7,500.00 7,500.00
YWCA "CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF TEXAS" 2,025.00 ^ 2,025.00
$ 38,437.77 , $ 38,437.77
Out of the $50,000 in funds available for allocation, there remains unallocated
$11,562.23.
**Alamon replacing Gloria Lyday. It is understood that although Lyday has submitted
her letter that she is unable to complete her term, formal appointment of Alamon
has not been received by the Arts Commission. Therefore, Alamon has not been
officially received as a qualified voter of the Arts Commission.
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In response to Bob Arnold's thoughts concerning the $7,500 limit that organiza-
tions might apply for, and the procedures used in voting of allocated amounts,
Chairman Protem requested that Arnold submit a written statement to Chairman
Murray to be studied in such manner as he sees fit for future recommendations
in these two areas.
In connection with future allocations where the use of the funds might extend
over an indefinite period (for instance, the Commission's recommendation that 1983's
u n s p e n t$8,691.83 be allocated for the identification of Wichita Falls land-
marks as designated by the City Council, a study which could extend for some
time), it was the general consensus of the Commission that it receive a progress
report from time to time. from the organization receiving such funds.
An Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Henry Dvorken, Chairman, Ernestine Broyles and
Cathryn Whaling was appointed to further study the concept of Tickets for the
Arts with presentation to be made in time for consideration for funding in 1984.
With regard to the $8,691.83 Medallion money, it was moved by Dvorken and.
seconded by Chapman that the funds be placed -in a special account separate and
apart from the funds appropriated through grant requests. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Wagner Chairman Protem and Secretary
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With reference to the $11,412.23 appropriated funds in excess of grant requests, z �''1
Chairman Murray observed, "There must be other organizations in the Community
deserving of funds which can be allocated." Funds unspent from last year's
allocation totaled $8,691.83. Murray announced that last year's unallocated funds must
be returned to the General Fund unspent. To retain the funds, it had to be stated that
they were being reserved for a future Arts Commission project.
Pat Jones of the City's Design Review Commission proposed recognition of City land-
marks representing significant facets of our city's history. Plaques designating
these historical landmarks would be presented to the property owners for installation.
These plaques would "contribute to the recognition of cultural assets in the
Community and contribute towards tourism that other people will be able to identify"
these properties. This recognition and identification would protect these properties
from being destroyed without agreement of the City Commission.
A picture of the local marker, designed by Norma Crane, was shown to the Commission
members. The marker's estimated cost is $150?`' The die froip which the marker is
run costs estimated $150. It appears that there are over 100 buildings in town that
could qualify for a bronze medallion. (Two examples are Memorial Auditorium and the
Kemp Public Library.) The installation cost would be in addition to the above sums.
It was moved by Henry Dvorken and seconded by Arnold that the Committee recommend
( that the whole $8,691.83 be allocated for the identification of Wichita Falls
landmarks as designated by the City Council. Motion carried. Chairman Murray was
directed to write a letter to the Mayor and the City Council stating the the Arts
Commission recommends that the .$8,691.83 be disbursed to this organization for this
purpose.
Dvorken recalled an idea concerning the allocation of funds in New York City to
purchase $2 Tickets for the Arts. The $2 tickets are good for $4 toward purchase
of tickets to various performances. Dvorken will research further on this project
and report back to the Commission. Other innovative ideas are being sought by the
.ti Commission.
.The next meeting of the Commission will be Monday noon, October 3 at the Activities
Center, Room 216. The meeting adjourned at 2:05 P.M.
Respect; lly submitted,
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Betty Wagner, Secretary
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