Cultural Council · March 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Cultural Council Cultural Center Subcommittee Meeting
Discussion and decisions on a $5,000 Creative County grant application, finalizing a 3-month Artist Education Series plan, and continuing planning for the first exhibit at the Cultural Center.
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Key decisions
Submitted a $5,000 Creative County grant application for review by ECCF.
Finalized Artist Education Series schedule: Markets 101 on Thursday, May 28 (managed by Kristen with assistance from Amy) and Grant Opportunities for Creatives on Wednesday, June 24 (managed by Bonnie with panelists Laura Schofield and Janice Valderde); discussed a Social Media session (potentially September) and a Taxes/Business Considerations topic with a $100 stipend from the $500 approved funds for a specialist.
Scheduled an exhibit by the NOB Print Collaborative at the Cultural Center for Saturday, June 20–Friday, July 3, including likely open weekends and associated classes, speakers, and demos; suggested adding covers for free-standing panels.
Assigned Bonnie to procure a large trash can with liners and a large bulletin board (using the Ocean State discount card).
Approved offering a rental discount of half price when booking four sessions at once to encourage series bookings.
Agenda
1. Approve minutes
Approve the minutes from a prior meeting.
2. Update on cleaning and supplies
Provide an update on cleaning activities and supplies for the Cultural Center.
3. Cultural Center web page
Discussion regarding the Cultural Center web page.
4. Creative County $5,000 grant application
Consideration and discussion of an application for a Creative County grant in the amount of $5,000.
5. Finalize 3-month Artist Education Series plan
Finalize a three-month plan for the Artist Education Series at the Cultural Center.
6. First exhibit planning
Continue discussion and planning for the first exhibit to be held at the Cultural Center.
7. Public Comment
Public comment period (general public comment time).
8. Matters not reasonably anticipated
Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair in advance of the meeting.