HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Minutes: 05/02/18.MUSEUM COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, May 2,2018
CALL TO ORDER — Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. at the Floretta K. Lauber
Museum Education Center.
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ROLL CALL --Commissioners uale Carter, Virginia Blitz, Victor Wu, Carlos Reza Jr., Director
Darlene Bradley, Curator Dana Hicks, and Museum Education Coordinator
Rebecca Wilcox
ABSENT: Commissioner Lee
REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS I LIAISONS
Commissioner Carter shared that he attended the Photograph Identification Team's annual
meeting and was able to see the new Sid Bingham exhibit. He also noted that he will be giving a
talk to the Coordinating Council about "Hollywood at the Arboretum" and is excited to share the
information for the "Arcadia at the Movies" program with the audience. Commissioner Blitz noted
that she was able to attend the City's Silver Circle Dinner, helped with the Sid Bingham exhibit
opening, the first "Spring Soiree," and also attended the Photograph Identification Team's annual
meeting. As liaison to the Friends of the Arcadia Museum (FAM), Commissioner Blitz shared that
FAM is continuing with their membership drive and met in April to address and mail membership
information.
DIRECTOR REPORTS
A. Reports from the Director: Director Bradley shared that she also addressed the Coordinating
Council in early April with a presentation about the Museum. Director Bradley informed the
Commission about her current project to facilitate discussion about arts and culture in the
Arcadia community, which will be held May 12, 2018. Along with this, Director Bradley updated
the Commission on the progression of the Museum's budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019.
B. Reports from the Curator and Education Coordinator: Curator Hicks noted that the
temporary exhibit, "Here and There: Artwork of Sid Bingham," will close June 2. The next
temporary exhibit will be the "10th Annual Arcadia Juried Photography Contest and Exhibition"
and will open June 16. Curator Hicks informed the Commission about the success of the
annual "Volunteers in Collections Workshop," which allows all the volunteers in collections to
learn and grow together. The Photo Identification Team met April 18 with new photos that
have been donated and purchased for the collection. The first "Spring Soiree" of the year,
featuring the Side Walk Astronomers, acoustic guitarist Mike Gallegos, and henna artist
Jonathan Baker was held April 28 and had about 45 people in attendance, the most so far.
The next Soiree will be May 26 and will feature henna artist Jonathan Baker and violinist Sara
Jones. The Museum's History Symposium "Ross Field Arcadia WWI Balloon School — 100
Years" will be hosted on May 5, with a reception hosted by FAM. Education Coordinator
Wilcox shared that she visited all the third grade students at Longley Way Elementary School
March 14-16, to facilitate the "Arcadia: Then and Now" school program. "Hands -On Saturdays
for Families" was held on March 24 and featured INCA: The Peruvian Ensemble. It was a
great success. Coordinator Wilcox shared that this year's "Up Close and Messy" family
program all about felt making processes was also well attended. Coordinator Wilcox informed
the Commission that she is currently preparing to visit the first graders of Camino Grove for
their annual Community Day on May 11; and is also working on the next "Hands -On Saturdays
for Families: Exploring Croatia
C. Discussion on American Association for State and Local History StEPs program,
section 2: Audience: Curator Hicks shared that Museum staff distributed a- visitor survey to
the Museum's email mailing list. Curator Hicks also posted maps in the Museum lobby to
gather visitor geographic information. Both the visitor survey and the maps were shared with
the Commissioners. Curator Hicks presented more information and data that Museum staff
have gathered regarding attendance and discussion ensued. Section 1A of the Audience
Section was completed.
D. 2018 Off -Site Museum tour to the Skirball Cultural Center: Commissioners were reminded
that all who are able to attend the tour will meet at the Museum by 10:00 a.m. on June 19.
Commissioners should plan on returning to the Gilb Museum around 3:00 p.m.
E. Farewell to Victor Wu, final Commission meeting: Director Bradley presented
Commissioner Wu with a certificate of appreciation for his eight years of service to the
Museum and community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2018
Recommended action: Approve
Approval of Consent Calendar Item "a" was moved by Commissioner Blitz, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Commissioners Carter, Wu, Reza, and Blitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Lee
Adjournment:
Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. to the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 19,
2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage at 380 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Approved:
Darlene Bradley, Director oflibrary and Museum Services
Prepared by: Rebecca Wilcox, Museum Education Coordinator