Princeton Cultural Council meeting minutes November 8, 2012
Present: Andrea Caspari, Christian Gal, Katie Green, Karen Rossow
Excused: Janeen Baker
Meeting began at 7:10 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex small room.
A motion was made and approved to include in our acceptance letters to please contact the Princeton Cultural Council members two weeks prior to the event so we can plan on attending.
Current amount of funding is $5793. Conflict of Interest disclosures completed by Christian Gal, Andrea Caspari and Karen Rossow due to association with the Princeton Arts Society and familiarity with Katie Green for her application. Katie Green abstained from voting on her application.
Applications approved:
Rob Reiser/Katie Green “Hear That Whistle Blow”: $500
In Freedom’s Way “In Thoreau’s Footsteps” section 1 only: $400
Naoko Gomi “Kamishibai”: $500
Princeton Public Library “Awesome Rob’s Pirates”: $350
Princeton Public Library “Amazing Animals: Diggers and Burrowers”: $325
Princeton Public Library “Having Fun with Fossils”: $325
Susan Roney-O’Brien “Publication of 2 works by students”: $500
Susan Roney-O’Brien “Poetry Reading Series”: $500
Fitchburg Art Museum “Regional Exhibition”: $200
Total amount awarded: $3,600
Applcations Denied:
Pete Cormier “Midstate Trail Art” note: we liked the concept but he had no specific artists and will have to have permission from landowners
Princeton Parks & Rec “Creative Arts Program”: no specific program
Princeton Parks & Rec “Community Concert”: no specific performer
Princeton Parks & Rec “Entertainment for Winter Carnival”: no specific performer
Nicol Wander “Know Your Facts About Your Snacks”: no local sponsor
Ed Wirt “Blues Brothers Briefcase”: no local sponsor
Worcester County Symphony “Five-Star Concert Series”: doesn’t directly benefit Princeton residents
Balance: $2193. We would like to rollover into the next year because the denied applications were either without merit or didn’t have a local sponsor.
Possible ideas for next funding cycle: sculpture in new outdoor classroom at Thomas Prince School, a performance/storytelling festival one day at venues around the town common.
Minutes approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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