4. Cycle 1, 2022 Grant Preparation Update
- Cycle 1 is open through Feb 1, 2022
- Number of applicants may be low due to pandemic delays and closures
- Executive committee will discuss cycle 1 budget during next two meetings
5. DANG 2 Report Update
6. Poster/Calendar Update
- DANG 2 report was sent to County Supervisors and Chief of Staff
- Supervisor Chawla recommended adding the DANG 2 report to the next Commission
agenda
- Initial sales were strong, and 500-600 calendars remain
- Many posters are still left due to limited distribution during the pandemic
7. General Planning for 2022
- Each Area of Focus group will determine their goals for 2022
F. ED update
1. Recent new funding, DAMA lease, recent publicity, upcoming DA funded performances, 2022 funding
outlook
- The Evjue Foundation has eliminated regranting awards, but did grant $50,000 to Dane
Arts for 5 projects including DAMA’s second cohort of students, StartingBlock Madison
artist residencies, Dane Arts Dance Arts, Greater Madison Music City Project, Dane Arts
Buy Local artist educational workshops and collaborative festival with Willy Street Fair
September 16th -18th
- The September 16th -18th event will highlight the “cultural corridor” on the near east
side and utilize a large portion of the Evjue funds
- DAMA would like to be independent of Dane Arts going forward, with Dane Arts’ role
limited to landlord for the DAMA building
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates
1. January commission agenda
-Roll call, minutes, etc. (action item)
-Presentation Group?
-Approve 2022 meeting schedule/dates (action item)
-Executive Committee/Chair Report, Commission Member reports
-ED report
- Roll call, minutes, etc. (action item)
- Presentation Group: Commissioner Curet will present on grant funding allocation
- Approve grant allocation formula (action item)
- Approve 2022 meeting schedule/dates (action item)
- DANG 2 Report
- Executive Committee/Chair Report, Commission Member reports, ED report