DECEMBER 17, 2009

Present:

Jennifer Conard, Jan Henderson, Mark Huddleston, Caren Luke, David

Meloy, Tom Spread and Jeffrey Stone.

Absent:

Eric Knoernschild and Becky Wichers

Staff:

Barb Christensen

Minutes:

It was moved by Jeffrey Stone, seconded by Caren Luke to approve

the minutes of the

November 19, 2009

regular meeting. Motion carried.

Bills:

There was discussion on the $3,264.26 shipping charge incurred from

STldelivers of Ft. Wayne, Indiana to ship the “Color In Freedom” exhibit to

Amarillo, Texas. Barb Christensen indicated exhibition shipping costs are usually

prorated based on distance between shipping points; however, the vendor,

International Art & Artists of Washington, DC, did not prorate the charges for this

exhibition. Barb indicated she would be mindful of doing business with this

vendor in the future. Following discussion, it was moved by Caren Luke,

seconded by Mark Huddleston to approve for payment monthly bills totaling

$5,071.36. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Collections:

Jan Henderson reported. In 2001, the Art center was promised a

gift of 35 works of art from Richard and Sandy Toye. Since 2001, the Toyes

have purchased an additional nine works of art which they will include in their

gifting to the Art Center. One of the paintings, 17

th

Century Italian oil painting,

has already been received and is hanging in the music room. The large antique

Persian Sarouk rug

located in the front hall of the Musser is among the other

additional furnishings that have or will be gifted to the Art Center by the Toyes.

Recently the Art Center received seven of the promised works of art from the

Toyes (six of the seven pieces were displayed in the meeting room). Those

pieces received are:

1) Red Haired Aunt – Thomas Buechner

2) Untitled European landscape Troy C.

3) Portrait of George Nix – Morgan Wagner

4) Portrait of Mad Tom Faith – Morgan Wagner (not displayed)

5) Truck- Morgan Wagner

6) Truck II – Morgan Wagner

7) Adirondack Mountain Scene – artist unknown

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An article on Richard and Sandy Toye, “World travel and challenges highlight

Muscatine native’s career,”

Muscatine Journal,

October 12, 2009, was

distributed. No action was required.

Building & Grounds:

Mark Huddleston reported:

1) Glass replaced in the entry vestibule due to fogging.

2) Repair work completed on the gutter on the right front roofline of the

Musser.

3) The Jayne House – Brian Costas has not responded to Barb

Christensen’s December 16, 2009 e-mail regarding letter of credit.

Visitor:

Brian Costas joined the meeting after the Building & Grounds report and

reported on the status of

The Jayne House

project.

1)

Insurance

– Closing on the Cedar Street lot was delayed due to an

issue with insurance and the availability of Brian’s attorney due to a family death.

Scheduled closing on December 21, 2009 (Monday), or December 22, 2009

(Tuesday). Brian will send an e-mail to Barb Christensen as soon as the closing

takes place and Barb will forward e-mail to board members.

2)

Performance Bond

- Brian cannot find anyone to write a performance

bond. This bond is a form of insurance for the Art Center in the event Brian

would change his mind. Brian assured the board that he was not going to

change his mind and he will complete this project.

3)

Letter of Credit -

A Letter of Credit was discussed. Brian is confident

the bank will issue him a Letter of Credit, Tom Spread said he would talk with

Brian’s loan officer at First National Bank, Wayne Johnson. Brian asked that he

be given the opportunity to talk with Wayne before Tom calls. It was decided that

Brian will send an e-mail to Barb Christensen after he has talked with Wayne and

Barb will forward the e-mail to Tom as Brian’s approval.

4)

House Mover

– The house mover told Brian that once the house is up

on the cribbing and before moving it off the Mulberry lot, the house mover wants

90 percent of his money. Once the house is off the Mulberry lot and relocated on

the Cedar Street lot, the remaining 10 percent will be released.

There were no questions presented to Brian. Before leaving the meeting, Brian

thanked the board for their patience and for working with him.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS (Cont.)

Finance & Budget:

Caren Luke reported.

1)

Monthly Financials

- There were no monthly financial reports to

review. At the last month’s meeting, there was discussion around the ending

balances on the financials. After a review of the financials, Caren reported that

the ending balances are there and are correct.

2)

Budget Review Meeting

- Barb Christensen will meet with Gregg

Mandsager, the new City Administrator and Nancy Lueck on Monday, December

21, 2009, for budget review. Barb included a request in her submitted budget to

move Virginia Cooper from part time to full time.

3)

David Eckhardt Estate

– Tom Spread reported on the status of the

bequest from the David Eckhardt Trust to the Muscatine Art Center

Library/Support Foundation. Attorney William Hargrafen has petitioned the court

to terminate the Trust and distribute the funds with approximately $185,000

coming to the Support Foundation.

Long-Range Planning

: No report.

Personnel:

No report.

Program/Publicity:

David Meloy reported:

1)

Recent Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection

ends

December 23, 2009.

2)

Recent works by Kerstin Hovland

ends January 3, 2010.

3)

Muscatine Mosaic Project

opens January 10, 2010.

4)

West and Central Middle Schools and Muscatine High School

show

opens January 10, 2010.

5)

The Festival of Wreaths

was a success again this year with

approximately $4,500 collected. Barb said there were several new people who

attended the event.

6)

JDRF Holiday Home Tour

held on December 5, 2009 generated 450

visitors through the Art Center. This number included many first time visitors.

Education Coordinator’s Report:

A written report submitted for review.

Director’s Report:

A written report was submitted for review.

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Unfinished Business:

None to report.

New Business:

The Art Center will be closed December 24 thru December 27.

The Art Center will close Thursday, December 31, 2009, at 5:00 PM and reopen

on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM.

Adjourn:

There being no further business, it was moved by Mark Huddleston,

seconded by Caren Luke that the meeting adjourns. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Henderson, Secretary

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT

January 21, 2009

Total number of visitors for December 2009

1011

Total number of visitors for December 2008

903

Total number of visitors Year-to-Date 2009

19568

Total number of visitors Year-to-Date 2008

22770

All figures include outreach program participants

November 1 – December 23, 2009

Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection

November 15 – January 3, 2010 – Musser Mansion

Kerstin Hovland

January 10– February 7, 2009

Muscatine Mosaic Project II

January 10– February 7, 2009– Musser Mansion

Bellbina Queen of Weed Park

CLASSES & TOURS

See Educator’s Report

December 1, 2, 3,

MCC Christmas Concert Rehearsals

December 3,

MCC Christmas Concert

December 3,

Library at the Art Center

December 10,

Friends of the Muscatine Art Center Board Meeting

December 13,

Jean Mengel Student Recital

December 17,

Board of Trustees Meeting

ACQUISITIONS

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Ouro Preto I, Girl from the Favela, Favela III: Moonlight

and

Variation on a

Caribbean Theme III,

works of art by Karl Zerbe – Gift of Maria Norton

Miscellaneous Muscatine Ephemera – Gift of Dr. John and Ann Parks

Jeweled Antler by Marc Swanson

– Peter Norton Annual Christmas Project –gift

of Peter Norton

Seven Paintings listed below - gift of Colonel and Mrs. Richard G. Toye:

Red-haired Aunt – Buechner

Rocky Landscape with waterfall – Troy

Adirondack Mountain Scene – Unknown

Truck – Wagner

Truck II – Wagner

Portrait of George Nix – Wagner

Portrait of Mad Tom Fath - Wagner

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara C. Christensen

Director

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KLZ INCORPORATED

1115 Sunrise Circle

Muscatine IA 52761

Jan. 14, 2010

To:

Barb

From: Maria

Re:

Education Coordinator’s Report, December 2009

The 2009 fall semester is over. As you can see from the attendance numbers below, even with

weather and illness cancellations, December class enrollment was up compared to the last two

years, while our outreach numbers were slightly lower than 2008 and 2007. Overall, our Fall

Semester class enrollment and outreach numbers were slightly down compared with the last

two years, but considering the economy and the increase in children’s activities offered by

other groups in the community, we are holding our own.

We held one Family Workshop in December. On December 5 Julie Lear conducted our

annual Gingerbread House Family Workshop. Twenty families spent the afternoon creating

edible gingerbread country chapels. All had a wonderful time. A special thanks goes to June

Pries, who baked and donated gingerbread trees for everyone. Our annual “Santorama” event

had to be canceled because Julie was ill.

There were two Red Barn Studio classes held in December. On Dec. 3 Vada showed her

students how to make iris-fold Christmas cards and on Dec. 17 her students learned how to

create snowmen using the reverse glass painting technique.

We conducted three outreach programs in December. On Dec. 3 we hosted a gingerbread

house workshop for the Homeschool Assistance families. Also on Dec. 3, the Library

“Sparkplugs” program came here for our annual St. Nicholas Day celebration. We read “The

Night before Christmas” and the kids created Santa-themed Christmas ornaments. Julie

conducted a Christmas ornament workshop for the Y Variety Arts kids on Dec. 7.

There was one scheduled tour in December: On Dec. 29 Iowa City Parks & Recreation

brought 40 people to the Art Center for a tour of the mansion and the exhibit in the Stanley

Gallery. Julie Lear gave the kids tours of the mansion and there was a scavenger hunt activity

in Stanley Galleries.

There were no birthday parties scheduled for December.

The winter brochure has been completed and distributed and we are taking enrollments. The

spring class program has been completed and I am working on the brochure. I have also begun

planning our summer schedule. In addition to supporting our winter classes, Julie Lear and I

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are working on organizing supplies and doing a supply inventory so everyone knows what is

where.

Let me know if you have anything else to add to the list.

Muscatine Art Center Education Department

2009 Fall Attendance Report

December 2009

Tues. Dec. 1

Outreach: Adventures in Art

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Wed. Dec. 2

Art for Tots: Happy Holidays ID 5263

6

12

Thurs. Dec. 3

Red Barn Studio: Iris fold Christmas Card ID 5282

11

11

Outreach: Homeschool Gingerbread Workshop

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28

Outreach: Library at the Art Center (St. Nicholas)

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39

Fri. Dec. 4

Music for Tots ID 5267 & 5268

32

49

Sat. Dec. 5

Gingerbread House Workshop ID 5277

20

36

Sun. Dec. 6

Totals for week (Dec.)

69

175

Mon. Dec. 7

Outreach: Y Variety Arts: Christmas Ornaments

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14

Tues. Dec. 8

Outreach: Adventures in Art

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Wed. Dec. 9

Art for Tots: Ho Ho Ho ID 5264

canceled - weather

Thurs. Dec. 10

Red Barn Studio: Reverse Glass Painting ID 5283

canceled - weather

Outreach: Y Teen Leaders

canceled – instructor ill

Fri. Dec. 11

Sat. Dec. 12

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Kids: Santorama: Vintage Santa ID 5278

canceled – instructor ill

Sun. Dec. 13

Totals for week:

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14

Mon. Dec. 14

Tues. Dec. 15

Outreach: Adventures in Art

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Wed. Dec. 16 Art for Tots Ho Ho Ho ID 5264 (make up class)

9

12

Thurs. Dec. 17 Red Barn Studio: Reverse Glass Painting ID 5286

11

10

(make up class)

Fri. Dec. 18

Sat. Dec. 19

Sun. Dec. 20

Totals for week:

20

22

Mon. Dec. 21

Tues. Dec. 22

Outreach: Adventures in Art

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Wed. Dec. 23

Thurs. Dec. 24

Christmas – Art Center

closed

Fri. Dec. 25

Christmas – Art Center

closed

Sat. Dec. 26

Christmas – Art Center

closed

Sun. Dec. 27

Christmas – Art Center

closed

Totals for week:

20

20

Mon. Dec. 28

Tues. Dec. 29

Tour: Iowa City Parks & Rec

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40

Outreach: Adventures in Art

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Wed. Dec. 30

Thurs. Dec. 31

Totals for week (Dec.)

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40

Totals for December 2009

109

271

Totals for December 2008

78

319

Totals for December 2007

101

292

Totals for Fall 2009 Semester:

550

3238

Totals for Fall 2008 Semester:

564

3308

Totals for Fall 2007 Semester:

708

3403