[ccaa-l]: Commission on Cultural Affairs--November Meeting Agenda

[Commision on Cultural Affairs Meeting Agendas]

The Commission on Cultural Affairs will meet Monday, November 8, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. in Conference Room 1B, first floor of the new addition to City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. Please note additional information that follows the agenda.


I Call to Order 

II Introduction of Audience

III Special Presentation

IV Introduction of New Commissioner

V Approval of Agenda		[Action]

VI Approval of Minutes from October 11, 2010			[Action]

VII Secretary’s Report

VIII New Business
A. Commission Committees
B. Other

IX Old Business
A. Commission Reports
1. Standing Committee on Public Art
2. Planning Committee: Cultural Plan Revision
B. Staff Reports
1. FY11 Arts Funding Contracts
2. FY10 Arts Funding	Contracts
3. Public Art Updates 
4. Technical Assistance
5. Other

X Announcements
A. OCA Calendar
B. December Commission Meeting Schedule
C. Other

XI Comments: Commissioners, Staff & Public

XII Schedule of Next Meeting: December 13, 4:15 p.m., conference room 1B, first floor of the new addition to City Hall, 701 E. Broadway

XIII Adjournment		[Action]


If you are in need of a sign language interpreter or information in a suitable format for the visually impaired for this meeting, call the Office of Cultural Affairs 874-6386. Your request must be made at least 24 hours before the posted meeting date.
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OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS UPDATES....

Annual Arts Organization Funding
Contracts for fiscal year 2011 arts funding were sent to arts organizations on October 28. Signed contracts, revised narratives and/or budgets and responses to stipulations are due back to the OCA on or before December 15 and must be received before payment can be made. If you have not received your packet, or have questions about the process, contact the OCA, 573-874-6386, oca at GoColumbiaMo.com.
 

Get a Missouri Arts Council Grant!
Want to receive funding for your nonprofit arts event from the Missouri Arts Council? Attend a free workshop for those seeking help with the application...November 10, 10 a.m. to noon at the Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), 1701 W. Ash Street. Participants will learn: what the requirements are for applying, what funding programs are available, what expenses can be funded, what criteria should be addressed, how to present a project successfully, how to send effective support materials and how panelists review applications. Register online at http://jumpstartcolumbia.eventbrite.com/ or call MAC toll free at 866-407-4752.

Arts Express Newsletter Deadlines for 2011
Don’t miss an opportunity to get the word out about your programs! Our Arts Express newsletter is mailed to 1600+ and e-mailed to nearly 1000. Send info. to P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, 65205; fax to 573-874-7681; or e-mail to ArtsExpress at GoColumbiaMo.com; submissions cannot be accepted by phone. The 2011 deadlines are:
●	January-February 2011 issue: entries due 12-01-10
●	March-April issue: entries due 02-01-11
●	May-June issue: entries due 04-01-11
●	July-August issue: entries due 06-01-11
●	September-October issue: entries due 08-01-11
●	November-December issue: entries due 10-03-11
●	January-February 2012 issue: entries due 12-01-11

Small Request Funding
The next deadline for Small Request funding is December 10...applications will be for the second quarter of the OCA’s funding, and must be for projects occurring after January 11, but before October 1, 2011. Requests may be for up to $500. Contact the OCA for an application and guidelines, 573-874-6386, or use the on-line form at www.GoColumbiaMo.com (GoWord: GoArtsFunding).


City of Columbia
Office of Cultural Affairs
1 S. 7th, P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO  65205
573-874-6386
oca at GoColumbiaMo.com 
www.GoColumbiaMo.com