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MISSION of the COTTAGE GROVE ARTS COMMISSION: To inspire passionate, creative expression of the
arts through education and collaboration with the community of Cottage Grove.
Arts Commission Agenda
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 @ City Hall
7:00pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Summary Review Festival of Wreaths
B. 2020 Events, Marketing Plan and Budget
V. COMMISSION COMMENTS
VI. COUNCIL COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
To:
Arts Commission
From:
CC:
Molly Pietruszewski, Recreation Services Manager
Zac Dockter, Park and Recreation Director
Date: January 21, 2020
Subject: Festival of Wreaths
Introduction
The Arts Commission appointed Commissioner Kovarik as Chair and Commissioner Cheesman as Co-
chair of the Festival of Wreaths. The purpose of the Festival of Wreaths it to add an artistic component
and financial donation to the Friends in Need Food Shelf via the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.
The Holiday Train arrived on Tuesday, December 10, 2019; one of the coldest days of 2019. There was
a total of 27 wreaths on display; of which 19 were then donated after the event to local families via
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
Staff Recommendation
Receive event update from Commissioner Kovarik and Cheesman.
To:
Arts Commission
From:
CC:
Molly Pietruszewski, Recreation Services Manager
Zac Dockter, Park and Recreation Director
Date: January 21, 2020
Subject: 2020 Events, Marketing Plan and Budget
Introduction
The 2020 work plan will outline a set of goals and processes by which the Arts Commission will
accomplish those goals. A work plans guide the Commission to stay focused and organized while
working on projects.
Work Plan Strategies 2020
(key areas of focus)
1. Promote & Publicize: Develop communication forums for maximizing community exposure to
the arts while assisting the city identify and promote opportunities to ingrain arts into the
community.
2. Events & Activities: Review and provide feedback and direction on existing city art programs
and assist in the development and implementation of new programs and services. Assist the
appointed city staff liaison in the prioritization and recommendation of artistic opportunities.
3. Facilities: Assist in the development of ordinances, venues and spaces relating to the arts.
Strategy #1: Promote & Publicize
The goal is to develop communication forums for maximizing community exposure to the arts while
assisting the city identify and promote opportunities to ingrain arts into the community.
1. Market art events and engage the community with art opportunities
2. Increase community involvement at city sponsored art events
3. Recognition of local artists: Artist of the Month
4. Market Cottage Grove a recreation destination for the arts to concur with the City’s Strategic
Plan
Strategy #2: Events & Activities
The goal is to review and provide feedback and direction on existing city art programs and assist in the
development and implementation of new programs and services. Assist the appointed city staff liaison
in the prioritization and recommendation of artistic opportunities.
1. Organize art events
a. Cottage Grove Rocks
b. Holiday Train Festival of Wreaths
c. Open Mic in the Park Series
d. Path to Poetry
e. Public Art on Display Viewing Open House
f. Strawberry Fest Chalk Walk
g. Summer Concert Series
h. Water Lantern Lighting Festival
Strategy #3: Facilities
The goal is to review artistic plans or applications submitted to the city that may affect city facilities
and properties. Assist in the development of ordinances, venues and spaces relating to the arts.
1. Acquire opportunities for art exhibits; permanent and temporary
2. Public Art on Display in City Hall Conference Rooms
3. Promote current performance venues
2020
Program/Event Month, Year Est Expenses Est Revenue Est Staff
CG Rocks June, 2020 $100 $0 3 hours
Festival of
Wreaths
December, 2020 $125 $0 6 hours
Open Mic Summer, 2020 $0 $0 7 hours
Path to Poetry August, 2020 $125 $0 3 hours
Public Arts Open
H.
January, 2020 $35 $0 3 hours
SF Chalk Walk June, 2020 $85 $0 1.5 hours
Summer Concerts Summer, 2020 $375 $0 7.5 hours
Water Lantern Fes July, 2020 $800 $4,000 12 hours
Total $1,645 $4,000 43 hours
Marketing Plan
Staff Recommendation
Receive event updates.
Event Date Review Details Est Expenses Event Chair
Public Arts Open H. 4/20 1/7/20 $35 Roering
CG Rocks 6/20 2/10/20 $100 Soto
Open Mic 6/20 2/10/20 $0 Trzebiatowski
SF Chalk Walk 6/20 2/10/20 $85 Roering
Summer Concerts 6/20 2/10/20 $375 Forthun
Water Lantern Fes 7/20 2/10/20 $800 Cheesman
Path to Poetry 8/20 4/7/20 $125 Soto
Festival of Wreaths 12/20 8/4/20 $125 Kovarik