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File #: 24-617    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Information/Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/8/2024 In control: Arts & Culture Commission
On agenda: 10/14/2024 Final action:
Title: Staff Update.
Attachments: 1. Northfield Poetry Newsletter - OCTOBER, 2. Poetry theater workshop and performance fliers
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Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Date:                     October 14th, 2024

 

To:                                          Commission Members

 

From:                                          Natalie Draper, Library Director

 

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Staff Update.

 

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Action Requested:

The ACC receives an update on current projects.

 

Summary Report:

•                     Mark Daehlin is interested in exhibiting a series of 17 portraits of Civil Rights figures in City Hall. Staff will work with Joyce Francis and Mark to switch over the artwork. Daehlin was one of the studios on the Studio Art Tour this past weekend. The portraits are vibrant, colorful, and stunning. There are two on the landing page here: <https://markdaehlinart.com/>

•                     Marlena Myles and John Sterner were selected to participate in the Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence pilot! <https://forecastpublicart.org/mn-parks-artist-residency/> 

•                     Arte en Accion/Wandering House

o                     Wandering House placards have been installed in parks and public spaces all over Northfield. A news release will be sent out soon.

 

o                     Rocky Casillas submitted the final version of his “Dear Northfield” poster series. We look forward to sharing the images in City Hall and including them in the comprehensive plan.

Other projects/programs:

•                     Poet Laureate

o                     August and September newsletters attached to this agenda item.

•                     I was invited to present on our public art and sculptures to Out ‘n About Northfield at St. John’s Church on October 28th. It is open to the public but they do charge $15 and lunch is served. Visit <https://stjohnsnorthfield.org/calendar/> for more information.

 

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