Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art Steering Committee meeting minutes, December 17, 1986

NEVADA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART STEERING COMMITTEE UNLV December 17, 1986 Minutes PRESENT: Elaine Wynn Mark Fine Madeleine Andress George Sturman Patrick Gaffey Dr. Maxson Judi Steele Joanne Fiedler Kathleen Giovenco Steve Molasky Marc Lamoine Tom Holder ABSENT: Claudia Cormier Thomas Wright Mark Tratos Michael Saltman Roger Thomas Joyce Mack Frankie Sue Del Papa Mark opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and wishing them all a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year. He thanked everyone attending the meeting for all the work and effort they have put into the Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art and for making it the fine program it is. In looking at NICA's effect on the community, it is apparent a tremendous number of people have been reached. It was agreed that this is an accomplishment the group should be proud of. It was suggested a meeting be set up among the principals of Caesar's Palace and the Sands Hotel to thank them for their participation in the Smorgon Exhibition. The upcoming Barbara Kruger show was discussed, and the announcements were reviewed. As indicated on the announcement, bus tours will be scheduled the evening of January 12th. Five works have been selected for exhibit on 30-40 billboards. They will be viewed for two months and have been donated by Jerry McElroy of Don Rey Media. There will also be a gallery showing of 20 of Kruger's small prints. It was suggested a portfolio be shown of Kruger's works. It was stated the exhibit has actually been curated by the Institute, as we are choosing all of the images to be shown. It was also stated that the University should approve all art work before it released for display on the billboards to the general public. Tom Holder was designated as spokesperson. The budget is still in process but is not expected to exceed $10,000. It was stated the budget needed to be formalized. A no-cost opening event was suggested. Mark donated a billboard in Green Valley for NICA use. The billboards are expected to go up January 8th. The Exhibition Committee is to write up a formal budget. EXHIBITION COMMITTEE REPORT - 2 - The film series was seen as being tied into the University, with the following showings scheduled every night for four weeks (beginning the second week of February, running through the second week of March: 1. Art in Urban Setting; 2. Art in the Land. The Ned Smyth Exhibit is scheduled for mid-March to April, which will occupy both Ham Hall and Judy Bayley Theater lobbies. The film series will be separate. Discussion was held regarding the documentation of the exhibits, as well as publicity efforts (such as mailing packets to art publications, etc.). A motion was made, seconded, and carried to accept the Barbara Kruger show. The Ned Smyth show and the film series is planned to be finalized at the next meeting. Tom Holder plans to recruit students to assist with the Documentation Process. Two students will be assigned to the Exhibition Committee and two to the Program Committee. Credits can be given with the intent to make this a formal internship program. PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT It was reported the Program Committee has met regarding a general marketing plan. They have been working on the Kruger opening, as well as a mini-docent program (8-10 docents). It was stated the bus tour was planned only for opening night. Nancy Deaner is working on biographies. There are no plans for posters for this exhibit. They are focusing on collateral materials, the opening event, and continuous publicity. It was suggested television be used for the initial kickoff. It was not seen as advisable to develop a membership program between now and the Kruger exhibit (discussed at length). The group suggested the possibility of the donation of printing facilities that are available at local banks. Judi will work with Madeleine on collateral and concept card, a card with a description of what NICA is (discussed further). CHAIRMANSHIP It was stated by Mark that NICA has been in effect for 12 months, and he expressed his pleasure in serving in the capacity of Chairman; however, he felt there was a need to see the position of chair rotate. It was stated the Board needed to identify one of its members to take the position of Chairman and help NICA to continue to realize its potential. It was suggested the members discuss this issue between now and the next meeting so as to bring about a timely changeover and not be postponed. Thirty days was suggested as a time frame in which to make a transition. - 3 - The next meeting was scheduled for January 7, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. in the Gold Room of Wright Hall, UNLV. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: If there are any revisions or additions to these minutes, please let me know during the next meeting.