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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.10.2024 MINUTES Museum Arts Culture Board Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Museum Arts and Culture Board Meeting Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Museum, Arts and Culture Board Meeting (Approved at the August 14, 2024 Board Meeting) The July meeting of the Oshkosh Public Museum (OPM) Museum, Arts and Culture (MAC) Board was held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the Galena Room of the Museum. Chair Vicky Redlin called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. The roll was taken by Administrative Assistant Theresa Books. Present at Roll: Board Chair Vicky Redlin, Vice-Chair Rebecca Doe Brown, Board Member Drew Mueske, Alternates Erron Hundt and Carrie Olson Excused: Board Members Becky Matzke, Matt Mugerauer With Ms. Matzke out, Chair Redlin appointed Ms. Olson. With Mr. Mugerauer out, Chair Redlin appointed Ms. Hundt. Also Present: Museum Director Anna Cannizzo, Marketing + Advancement Coordinator Kate Stel, Discover Oshkosh Executive Director Amy Albright, and Administrative Assistant Theresa Books recording the Minutes. There were no citizen statements to the Board. Consent Agenda items included: A. Minutes of the June 12, 2024, Board Meeting B. Minutes of the June 17, 2024, Board Meeting MOTIONS: Approve each of the Meeting’s Minutes (Brown; second Olson) CARRIED: Yes (5) Brown, Hundt, Mueske, Olson, Redlin Amy Albright, Executive Director of the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Discover Oshkosh) reported on the plans for the Public Arts Coordinator position. First, she gave an overview of how the organization is funded. She noted that 99% is funded by hotel room taxes. They work with many people and organizations, including the Special Events Coordinator at City Hall, The Grand, Sunny View Expo Center, etc. The CVB focuses on destination marketing and placemaking, to bring people to Oshkosh. Various venues bring in a lot of people, such as Sunnyview Expo Center, Lifest, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The CVB has also been helping fund murals and art around the city. Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Museum Arts and Culture Board Meeting Page 2 of 3 Ms. Albright noted that the position of Public Arts Coordinator is in the works. In the meantime, she is acting as a liaison for art-related projects. Of interest to the CVB are exhibits that will draw people to Oshkosh from other areas. Such as “Nature of Light” that The Paine recently hosted. Ms. Stel asked her to consider helping with promotion of the Sawyer Home as a destination. It is the only home open to the public whose interior was entirely designed by Tiffany Studios. Ms. Albright gave the Board and OPM staff opportunity to ask questions and ask about possibilities. Then in conclusion, Ms. Albright emphasized that arts and culture opportunities are now a priority for the CVB. Museum staff and Ms. Albright aim to collaborate. Ms. Stel began the Education and Programming report with a recap of Oshkosh Creates! This event was held at OPM. Staff had to pivot twice with their plans because the first date was rained out and the rain date threatened rain as well. In spite of the weather, the event went well with about 150 visitors attending throughout the day. For many of these visitors it was their first time at OPM. The Museum admission was free this day. The activities were enjoyed at length by families. Ms. Stel extended thanks to the Oshkosh Fine Arts Association for sponsoring the watercolor for kids activity. With special thanks to Vicky Redlin and Jim Booras for volunteering during the activity. Regarding Día de los Muertos, Ms. Stel noted that the event will be held November 2nd this year. The event will be consistent with previous years. Generous support for the event has been secured from the Donald Hansen Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. There are additional sponsorship opportunities still available. Ms. Brown asked if the CVB could help with Día de los Muertos. Ms. Albright mentioned the Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant as a possibility--to market to people outside this area. Mr. Mueske mentioned the possibility of Wisconsin Humanities Grants as another source for funding assistance. In conclusion, Ms. Stel reported that OPM’s Education team is working to implement ideas from feedback collected from last year’s event attendees. Many voiced a desire for additional educational opportunities about the holiday and its traditional elements. Intern Emiliano Rodriguez is working on this. He will receive college credit for his work with OPM. That concluded the Education and Programming Report. Chair Redlin requested the Director’s Report. Ms. Cannizzo began with Facility Updates, reporting that the exterior construction is still happening. The timeline has been fluid due to the amount of inclement weather Oshkosh has had this season. The Waldwic Gallery construction is coming along nicely with an anticipated timeframe of late July/early August for OPM staff to take occupancy. Staff have been preparing an encore of the award-winning Helen Farnsworth Mears: A Genius of Oshkosh exhibition to be installed in that gallery after all construction work is complete and security cameras are installed. An exhibit opening date will be announced when staff can be sure of the dates. Regarding exterior signage, planning will accelerate in the coming weeks. Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Museum Arts and Culture Board Meeting Page 3 of 3 As an update on OPM budget planning and the Strategic Plan, Ms. Cannizzo reported that the CIP budget workshop with Council is scheduled for July 30th. Operations budget preparation materials will be released next week to departments. She gave a reminder that the MAC Board will be reviewing and approving budgets for Board governed funds at the September meeting. Mr. Cannizzo reported that the Oshkosh Common Council adopted the 2025-26 Strategic Plan at their June 25th, 2024 meeting. The Museum is listed under the “Enhance Our Quality-of-Life Services and Assets” alongside the Library and Parks departments. The Board was given a copy of the “Quality-of-Life” page from the plan, but a full copy is available on the City website. At the August MAC Board meeting there will be time to discuss items pertaining to the Museum in preparation for the 2025 budget. As an update on staffing Ms. Cannizzo reported that Museum staff were pleased to hire Delaney Olsen as the Education Coordinator. Delaney comes to staff with an excellent education background with an emphasis on music education. She also served as a gallery guard at Lawrence University and at the Wade House Historic Site. Staff will schedule an introduction to the Board when Mr. Matherne is back from leave. Interviews for the vacated Visitor Services position will be held July 15th and interviews for the NAGPRA Collections Assistant position will be held on July 24th. Plans to hire for the Assistant Director position are currently in process and Ms. Cannizzo will provide an update on that position at next month’s meeting. That concluded the Director’s report. With no additional agenda items Chair Redlin asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Adjourn (Brown; second Mueske) CARRIED: Voice Vote The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.