UMECA Meeting Minutes October 24, 2011
7:00 pm
21 attending
1. Brian Gillis money
-Suzanne L. states that we have given $150
-Beth L. says she felt that he did a good job and deserved to have a portion of the funds.
-Suzanne L. says in the future, we will need more advanced notice.
– Cordelia R. thinks we should make these decisions as a group in the future and make a policy. Sarahjess H. agrees.
-Beth L. says in the future we should make these decisions as a group
-Nathan T. suggests that there be a certain amount of funds dedicated towards visiting artists per year.
-Trey H. suggests we talk about this now because we will be receiving money.
-Cordelia R. suggests that we discuss the budget and think of some policies.
-Cassie S. motions that we make a budget committee. Cordelia R. seconds.
-Motion passes.
2. What does it mean to be a UMECA Member?
Suzanne L. mentions NCECA funding and other funding issues.
Active membership includes:
60% attendance
Participation in holiday sale
Active on a committee
Enrollment issues
-Cordelia R. suggests that we have 60% students and 40% non-students
-Beth L. suggests we make it a little more informal, acting on the side of generosity, Trey H. agrees
-Sarahjess H. suggests each person who wants funding should write a proposal. Officers will assess.
3. MEDELTA
-Cordelia R. says the deadline is October 31st.
4. Holiday Sale
-Suzanne L. suggests that we invite alumni to participate in the holiday sale
-Do we have an email list? Suzanne L. suggests we actively collect an email list
-Randi O. thinks this is a good idea, and should be professional and advertised (showcase)
-Reagan, David Pledge, Kensuke, Eva Champagne, Doug Baldwin, Brian Kakas, etc.
-Beth L. suggests we start with local artists, Trey H. agrees
-Claire asks if there are any limitations (i.e. mostly functional?)
-Beth L. says anything is fair game to sell
5. Holiday Juried Show
-Lee S. has a contact list of businesses to ask for donations (prizes)
-Beth L. has a job list/prize list for the sale that she will provide to the officers. She says the press release and poster need to be done early/asap
-Beth L. suggests we have a different juror and maybe two jurors. She suggests Wes Mills (sp?) who is a minimalist sculptor and David Smith. Trey H. will contact David.
-Sarahjess H. suggests we ask for donations in the beginning of the school year rather than now.
-Rachel J. volunteers to make the sale poster. Claire will work with her.
-Maria L. suggests we put artwork on the poster
Pedestals?
-Cordelia R. and Ellie W. have pedestals we can use.
-Trey H. suggests we make our own pedestals. Sean, Lee, Rachel, and Gustav said they would help.
6. Visiting Artists
-Suzanne L. says her and Gustav H. are writing a proposal to ASUM, but anyone can do it
7. NCECA Show
– Show at NCECA is called-“What’s the use”. Functional ceramics and ceramics about function
-Juried show-we need to find a juror 20-25 pieces will be in the show. The venue has counter space and maybe wall space. When should it be juried? Officers will work with Beth L. on a prospectus.
Provided by SET
University of Montana Emerging Ceramic Artists 