Nov. 14, 2006
PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA),
Adam Clark (AC) President, Larissa Dahroug (LD), Rebecca Deans (RD), Ron
Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Emiko Oye (EO)
and Arlene Pritzker (AP).
The meeting opened at 7:10pm.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
JCG reported a small correction to the Sept. 11 minutes, under Exhibitions.
The last paragraph should read: "DL will do new covers for the MAG
cases. Inserts could be done by Bill Maltzburger".
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Holiday Party
This will be held on Dec. 9, 2-5 pm, at Scintillant's new studios, 1258
Valencia, between 23rd-24th streets, San Francisco
Scintillant Studios MOVE
AC reported the studios would move in early December. He has arranged
with Deborah Lozier (DL) for the transfer of MAG's library: DL can provide
a couple of volunteers to help box up the material. The library will be
managed by RD, who plans to be available at least twice a month for members
to check books etc. The new space will be lockable. AC, DL
MAG CASES
There was a lengthy discussion about the repair and rehabilitation of
MAG's display cases, and agreement the work should be done in stages,
starting with new Plexiglass. The metal stands, now beginning to rust,
could either be treated with Penetrol, powder coating, paint, or clear
lacquer. Pros and cons of scratch-resistant Plexiglass were discussed:
cost would be approximately $300. AC will get cost estimates both for
this and repair of the stands. AA will bring examples of fold-up aluminum
legs to the next meeting. AC, AA These cases are increasingly popular,
with the floor cases booked through Feb. 2007 and the wall cases through
next Jan. DL was asked to get revenue estimates for next year. DL AC will
ask Shana Astrachan to be the Board's liaison on case repair. AC
TREASURER'S REPORT
EG passed out paper copies of his preliminary report He asked several
committee chairs for more projections for 2007.
MEMBERSHIP
EO reported 216 members and projected income of $6,600. She anticipated
costs of $260 for the membership roster, and $260 for printing and postage.
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
EG requested estimates for printing and postage, plus anticipated revenue
from the three upcoming workshops. This request will go to the Program
Committee. The Board agreed to allow a $200 speaker fee, at the discretion
of the committee, provided this does not exceed its budget. DL, MH
EXHIBITIONS
The Committee, which will meet shortly to discuss its budget,
including the number and cost of committee meetings, and income from the
member show, and get back to EG. RE RE said the committee might want to
add a 4th workshop - how to prepare for a show, including packaging, gallery
relations etc. There was discussion about repeating the $200 for professional
photographs of work submitted to the Collectors Gallery show, how these
photos would be used, and whether good, high resolution pictures could
be taken by an amateur on the Board, or the artists asked to submit publicity
pictures of their entries. RE will discuss this with the committee.
BOARD MEETINGS
Food $50 maximum per six meetings was agreed for 2007.
GUILDLETTER
EG complimented LD on her excellent written budget estimates. The Board
complimented LD on her outstanding work as the new editor.
HOSPITALITY
The Board is still in search of a new committee chair. JCG will ask Reed
Easley for her estimates of the cost of food and supplies and report back
to EG. JCG
VICE PRESIDENT
AA requested a small budget, e.g. $40 for printing.
PUBLICITY
AP requested $325 to produce press packets.
EG will produce a final budget as soon as he gets the missing information.
EG. The Board complimented him on his work to date.
PROGRAMS
Etching and enameling: a two-day class taught by AC and DL will be offered
next February 3-4. AP will remind DL and MH to send information for publicity
and the GUILDLETTER. AP, DL, MH
Grant-writing for artists and non-profits. A workshop will be given by Carol Tennenbaum in the late spring or early summer.
Photoshop. EO will give a workshop if suitable space can be found.
Annual/General Meeting. This will be held on Jan. 21. DL would be asked to find a suitable location. We need to send out a postcard around Jan. 1. We also need a speaker for this event: AC will ask Eric Powell. LD will check on a possible speaker on public art. DL, EO, AC, LD
NEW PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR
DL will be stepping down at the end of this year. AC will talk
to Kelly Nedderman about the possibility of her taking over, and what
help she might need. AC, KN
Collectors Gallery show RE reported on a great show, and thanked everyone who worked so hard to organize and stage it. He mentioned the need for a better protocol for working with the gallery on future shows. The Board recommended written guidelines for the committee and participating artists, closer liaison with the gallery on preparing a mutually acceptable postcard, and inviting Mary Ellen Landes to a meeting of the Exhibitions Committee. RE will discuss further with the committee. RE
MEMEBERSHIP
We currently have 216 members. EO will send LD a .pdf
this week for a separate GUILDLETTER insert reminding people to renew.
This could be in a bright color. EO, LD
HOSPITALITY
AA will help try to find a replacement for Reed Easley,
and will make some calls, e.g. to Rhonda Coryell. This chairperson would
only be responsible for three main events in 2007: any other refreshments
needed for workshops etc. should be provided by the organizers. AA
PUBLICITY
AA reported on publicity efforts for the Collectors
Gallery show, including releases to the main local newspapers, national
magazines, and some on-line RD suggested using additional on-line places,
including fecalface.com and upcoming.org. AP will check on what MAG information
was used. AP
GUILDLETTER
LD circulated the draft of the next issue. She'll send a dark photograph
to EO and EG for editing. She also requested time at the annual meeting
to pitch the newsletter and get volunteers. She proposed some ideas for
future issues including blood diamonds, pearls, stones/gems, shows and
open studios (pros and cons, price points, logistics etc.) JCG said she
is now on the Arnoldsche mailing list for review copies of new books,
mostly about distinguished European metalworkers, e.g. Gijs Bakker, which
she would consider donating to the library after review. AC said he will
soon be on the board of Ethical Metalsmiths, and would like to see a feature
on responsible mining and other ethical issues. EO reported that the member
feature would have to be occasional, since so many members were shy or
reluctant to be interviewed. LD, EG, EO
WEB SITE
There was a discussion about starting on-line membership
signups, such as paypal, possibly charging new members a small fee ($1.50)
to cover our costs. The Board approved a year's trial run (2007). EG will
talk to SH about setting up a special paypal account. SH, EG We need to
be sure that when new members sign up on-line the information goes to
EO (and later LD). There was a second discussion on whether the MAG web
site should contain the present amount of outdated information. JCG will
talk to SH about making a clear distinction between future and past events.
JCG, SH SH will put the new photos of MAG's permanent collection, taken
by EG, on the web site, adding that anyone (member or not) is cordially
invited to donate pieces.
New Board member
RD was voted in as a member of the MAG board. She will
be in charge of our library after it is moved.
OTHER BUSINESS
JCG donated two catalogs to the library: the British
Craft Council show Origins, and a Tiffany retrospective, both held in
London last month (October).
NEXT MEETING: Monday, January
8, c/o Arlene Pritzker,
5397 Bryant Ave., Oakland.
The meeting adjourned at 9.35pm. JCG
MAG BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
September 11, 2006
at Adam Clark's home, 387 Staples St., San Francisco
PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark (AC), President, Ron Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Maureen Harvey (MH), Susie Hojel (SH) and Emiko Oye (EO). The meeting opened at 7:20pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Food allowances at board meetings: The Board approved an increase, up to $50.
2. Hospitality: AC will ask Deborah Lozier for contact infor- mation for Shabnam, the possible replacement for Reed Easley. Holiday party arrangements: RE will pursue his offer of using his home/studio as the venue. Date: Either Dec. 9 or 10. A fallback venue might be c/o Tex Gieling (AC will contact Mike Holmes or Elizabeth Shypertt to ask Tex). AC will also e-mail members, possibly using Evite to ask for an RSVP and what food they will bring. AC
Golden Hammer Award: instead of making this an annual award, traditionally given at the holiday party, the Board will make it an occasional award for outstanding contributions to the metals community. For future discussion: a specially designed pin with the MAG logo, in silver or gold plated, for past and present Board members etc. SH will report on costs. SH
3. Payment for demonstrations/lectures: this belongs with the Programs Committee, allowing the committee some flexibility but hopefully not overrunning its budget.
PROGRAMS
1. AC and Deborah Lozier would like to do a photoetching class, possibly next February. AC, DL
2. Photoshop class: MH reported difficulty in finding a venue. The Board suggested trying City College, the Academy of Art U, and Learn-It. MH
MEMBERSHIP
EO reported we now have 204 members. If/when membership approaches 250, the GUILDLETTER editor will need to increase the print order. AA will bring a supply of MAG postcards to the Richmond Art Center, where she's teaching. LD, AA
EXHIBITIONS
RE reported the next MAG show at the Oakland Museum's Collectors Gallery from Nov. 8 - Jan. 19. Entries are due between Oct. 20- 27. Opening will be Nov. 11.
THE COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH SETUP (Oct. 28-9).
RE will remind AC to email MAG members. The committee will discuss possible speakers at its Sep. 17 meeting (Board suggested only members with pieces in the show, e.g. Aimee Golant and Susan Brooks). The committee still needs suggestions for music. RE, AC
DL will do new inserts for the MAG cases.
TREASURER'S REPORT
EG has emailed the Board specifics about MAG's current budget, which looks healthy.
NOTE -COMMITTEE CHAIRS SHOULD EMAIL EG WITH PRELIMINARY 2007 BUDGETS BY OCT. 20 FOR DISCUSSION AT THE NOV. BOARD MEETING. ALL
AC and EG will email reminders. AC, EG, EG asked for Board (particularly committee chair) comments on the current financial statements, suggestions for additions or sub-tractions in items listed. Committee chairs should give detailed breakdowns of their budget requests. ALL
EG has also prepared a separate binder to guide future treasurers. He is taking care of filing Federal and State tax returns (saving MAG about $475 in accountant's fees.)
GUILDLETTER REPORT
AA will talk to LD about the possibility of her attending each Board meeting. AA, LD
GUILDLETTER items should be sent to LD in the body of an email.
Contact information about Board members was reviewed, and is correct.
For possible future discussion: a new name for the GUILDLETTER.
Future articles: JCG suggested interviewing about 12 different MAG members (at different stages of their careers) to obtain information on if/how they know they are making a profit. AA suggested a piece on what to do if your gallery fails to pay promptly (or ever!). LD, JCG, AA
For future discussion: should MAG act like the Better Business Bureau and collect information about problem galleries? AC
PUBLICITY REPORT
Arlene Pritzker had requested photos to help publicize the next Collectors Gallery show. The Board agreed these should be of 2006 (not 2005) work, and ought to be high resolution (300 dpi) digital images, 5" x 7". The Exhibitions Committee should email participating members to request photos (sent to magexhibitions). RE
WEBSITE
SH reported she presently puts links to other guilds etc. on our website, usually on a reciprocal basis. She is receiving increasing requests to do so, but did not want MAG to appear too commercial. The Board welcomes appropriate links, and asked SH to check whether our hospitality is being reciprocated by the requesting organizations. SH
AC reported several requests for on-line signup, and felt it would increase membership, particularly among younger people. SH will check on costs, procedures, need to take credit cards etc. EG recommended a separate bank account for this. SH
NEXT MEETING
Monday, November 6, at home of Ellis and Jennifer Gans,
301 Surrey St., San Francisco, 6:30pm.
The meeting adjourned at 9.25pm. - JCG
MINUTES OF THE METAL
ARTS BUILD BOARD MEETING
July 17, 2006
c/o Alison Antelman, 2834 Hillegass, Berkeley.
PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark (AC, President), Larissa Dahroug (LD), Reed Easley (ReedE), Ron Elson (RE), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Ellis Gans (EG), Aimee Golant (AG), Maureen Harvey (MH), Susie Hojel (SH), Deborah Lozier (DL), Kelly Nedderman (KN), Emiko Oye (EO), Kate Short (KS) and Eric Smith (ES). The meeting opened at 7.05pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
After welcome and introductions, AC reported on the demonstration by the
Tuareg metalsmith Elhadji Koumama (June 21). This very successful event
was attended by 41 people, raised $575 in donations (all going to the
artist), plus 60 oz. of scrap silver. Ann Elston, Elhadji's Amerian collegue,
also reported excellent sales of his jewelry. Elhadji donated a finely
engraved silver camel harness buckle, which will go into MAG's permanent
col- lection. JCG and AC apologized for the short notice given for the
demo. and failure to notify the program committee. In future, last minute
program dates should be discussed with AC and the Committee. Next year
AC recommended finding a bigger location than Scintillant Studios. Meanwhile,
SH requested photographs for MAG's website. SH, AC, ES
Display cases: a production company involved with the Emmies is negotiating with MAG for a 2-3 week rental. The deal is not yet firmed up, nor are details of a higher deposit and rental fee. For future discussion: a flexible commercial rental rate. AC SH will change the rental contact number from DL to AC's studio (415) 221-0810. SH
PROGRAMS
The committee ideas for 2007, circulated in advance, were discussed. All
the ideas were approved and the committee will work out details.
January: Big Metal. Speaker suggestions should include Rebecca Fox. Later:
1. An update on "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". In addition to Susan Cummins, the board suggested Sharon Campbell and Mike Holmes. Location: the Academy of Art University.
2. Bruce Busby, metallurgist with David Fell. The board requested the speaker also cover ethical mining issues, and anti-tarnish products (how toxic?)
3. Stuart Moore: Gallery Tour (Union St., SF).
4. Grant writing for artists and nonprofits. Lecture by Carol Tanenbaum and possible workshop.
5. Production jewelry and trade shows (Thea Izzi). The board felt this should be a lower priority, particularly since the GUILDLETTER will publish JCG's article on the recent SNAG lecture about trade shows.
6. Jessica Calderwood (enamelist): slide lecture at the Crucible on Friday, July 21 sponsored by the Enamel Guild. The board voted to provide $50 as a cooperative sponsorship. AC will email the MAG membership. DL, AC, EG
7. Collaboration with Velvet da Vinci on artists' shows/talks. DL will discuss specifics with Elizabeth Shypertt. DL
8. Photoshop with EO (October), if EO is willing and available. This could be followed by a 1-day workshop with AC on photo- etching, and another with DL on torch enameling. EO, AC, DL Possible locations: Academy of Art University, Phelan Building.
9. JCG suggested a lecture by Kim Eric Lilot (see her review of Lilot's show in the current METALSMITH). All board members will invited to submit further suggestions.
10. A report was given on the 18k granulation workshop (June 1). Despite small attendance (3 people), the event was successful. One student came from Tucson to attend; MAG got one new member, and netted $90, thanks to lower fees taken by AC and the instructor.
LIBRARY
DL reported that the big bookshelf in her studio will be moving out in
October. She would eventually like MAG's library to be relocated to a
more central location. Meanwhile, she could box back issues of our magazines,
and keep the books meantime. AC will check Craig's List for bookase options.
DL, AC For future discussion: a new home for MAG's library. AC
TREASURER
EG circulated a detailed report on MAG's financials ahead of the meeting.
He asked for any bills or checks to be submitted. He reported MAG's income
was ahead of expenses to date by $2,812.16.
EG asked for comments on the financial information he was providing for future reports.
Looking ahead, EG advised the board to think about preparing a new budget for calendar year 2007 and presenting it at the September meeting. Final budget will be submitted to the Board at the November meeting. Next year's reports will include this year's actual and budgeted figures for comparison.
A reminder to anyone needing bills paid: EG (and JCG) will be out of the country from mid September-mid October. EG
HOSPITALITY
ReedW reported that the summer picnic/elections will be held Aug. 13 at
the home of AG and David Casella, 1-4pm. Christine Dhein will do a keum
boo demonstration: possibly show a new video. EO will prepare and mail
a card: AC will do email reminders. DL may have found a replacement for
ReedE, who is leaving the board in August: DL will invite her to the Aug.
13 picnic. ReedE, AG, AC, DL ReedE will prepare ballots for new board
positions: these include EG (treasurer), RE (programs); LD (Guildletter)
and the replacement for ReedE (hospitality). ReedE
MEMBERSHIP
EO reported we currently have a record 201 members. SH will change MAG's
website to consolidate membership forms, and include information on joining
the guild. SH
EO is preparing a new MAG postcard, using some color (yellow suggested for the front), and including MAG's website address. She will send a draft to the board for approval. The board suggested 5,000 print order. EO
EXHIBITIONS
KS reported that RE will replace her as board member and contact person,
though she will continue to work with the exhibitions committee. Celeste
Howell will also take over some of KS's work, to help create a decentralized
committee. KS will continue to chair committee meetings for the next two
months.
The next MAG show at the Collectors Gallery will run Nov. 8-Jan. 19, 2007, and be called "User Friendly". A prospectus has gone to Shana Astrachan, which KS will forward to LD to be included as a GUILDLETTER insert. This will include thought-provoking questions on what constitutes "user friendly". KS, LD
By next Jan. the committee will have a new protocol for choosing artists for the ongoing exhibitions at the gallery. MAG is also working with Mary Ellen Landes on obtaining more information on what sells; how to publicize the shows to generate a larger collector base. Artists will be advised about the option to submit digital images: 72 dpi for the MAG website and 300 dpi for print, and how/where to get slides scanned.
GUILDLETTER
LD, who is replacing AA as editor after the next issue, works with a MAC
and needs information sent as a pdf and link to imges: she has no Word
capability. Newsletter deadlines will remain the same.
AA requested new board candidates send LD brief information about themselves. LG, EG, RE
OTHER BUSINESS
AC has a new home phone number (415) 334-9432. His studio number remains at (415) 221-0810.
The board thanked AG, AA, and KS, who are retiring from the board, for their service to MAG.
JCG suggested MAG produce a pin (possibly of the logo) to be made available to MAG members and to be given to past and present board members. AC, for agenda
JCG also offered free discounted tickets to the upcoming San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society show next month.
Future board meetings: as far as possible these will be held on the second Monday of each month.
NEXT MEETING:
1. Summer picnic: Aug. 13, 1-4pm, c/o Aimee Golant, 2250 21st Ave., San Francisco, CA. 94116.
2. Board meeting: Sept. 11, c/o Adam Clark, 387 Staples Ave., San Francisco, CA. 94112.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. JCG
MINUTES
OF THE METAL ARTS GUILD BOARD MEETING
May 15, 2006
c/o Arline Prizker, 5397 Bryant St., Oakland
PRESENT; Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark (AC, President),
Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Ellis Gans (EG), Aimee Golant (AG), Deborah
Lozier (DL), Arline Prizker (AP), Kate Short (KS)
The meeting opened at 7:20pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Filling positions: Vice President. MAG needs to find a vice president
to assist AC. AA might be interested in the position after the new GUILDLETTER
editor is fully up to speed (possibly by Aug./Sept.) AC will send AA more
information about the VP position. AC
Ethical Metalsmiths: a new nonprofit organization is forming to promote the ethical mining and processing of precious metals and stones (ethicalmetalsmiths.org). AC has been invited to be on its board. JCG suggested a short new item for the newsletter and volunteered to write this. JCG
TREASURER'S REPORT
EG reported on MAG's current financial position.
PROGRAMS
Honorariums: DL reported she recently received a $250 honorarium
from the Monterey Guild, and requested the board increase MAG's honoraria.
While there was no actual vote, the board agreed to do this, at the discretion
of the program chair, with a $250 maximum per honorarium, but staying
within the Program Committee budget which is is currently $1,500 for four
programs and four workshops annually.
DL will talk to Kelly Nedderman about the possibility of her directing MAG's programs. DL, KN
Gold granulation: Diane Dewey will teach this workshop solo, even though there are only 3 students, and is ordering the gold (at a cost of $200). Postponing the workshop would be inadvisable given the rising price of spot gold. Its cost compares very favorably with the Revere workshop ($750).
Photoshop workshop (July): this is being postponed.
Future program ideas: AG suggested a tour of the Stuart Moore Gallery, Union St., and will send a brochure to Maureen Harvey AG, MH The Velvet da Vinci talk and tour will be held on June 22. Meanwhile, Julia Turner's show is opening there on May 19.
Library: DL reported that we may lose the book shelf currently on loan, possibly by the end of 2006. She recommended finding a more central location for the library. AC would host this if/ when he finds a new and bigger location for Scintillant Studios. Book donations have been received from Charles Levine, some in poor condition. AC will sort out which titles are duplicates. AC MAGgrant: deadline for applications is May 15.
Display cases: Jessica McEwen is interested in making some new bases for these, and a brief discussion ensued on design ideas e.g. collapsible, tubular etc. AC will ask for a detailed proposal. EG reminded the board that the estimated annual rental income for these cases is $300. AC
Program Committee liaison: AA requested a committee member be the liaison to the GUILDLETTER. DL
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
We now have 185 members. We need to locate the disk with the MAG postcard
design, since this needs to be reprinted. AC will locate and circulate
to the board. Emiko Oye (EO) is redesigning the card, and will be asked
to submit a proof to the board. AC, EO
EXHIBITIONS
To everyone's regret, KS is leaving the board this year: there is currently
no replacement for her. She will send a job desciption to AA for the GUILDLETTER,
and to AG to send out to different email lists. KS, AA, AG
KS reported she will continue to organize the non-juried MAG show at the Collectors Gallery (Nov. 2006-Jan. 2007). Theme of the new show will be "User Friendly".
KS will also continue to work with Mary Ellen Landes on the ongoing display of selected MAG members' work. She stressed that this is invitational only: artists are chosen by Ms. Landes, based on work included in the non-juried show, and which is likely to sell. The board requested more information on these sales (type of work and price range). KS
GUILDLETTER
AA reported that the new assistant editor, Larissa Dahroug (LD) worked
on the new issue, and will assume more responsibilities with the subsequent
issues. LD is moving to Sonoma, but will continue to work on the GUILDLETTER:
AA will continue short-term proof-reading and supervision. AA, LD
Future stories: JCG will report on the SNAG conference. AP will do a story on MAKER, and DL will seek another reporter for this event. JCG, AP, DL
Later this year: JCG will interview Susan Cummins about her Rotasa Foundation. She will also research and write a piece about pearl culturing, "color enhancement" etc. JCG
PUBLICITY
AP is looking for more outlets for free publicity. AC will send her information
on CraftLister. Other ideas were SNAGNet and the Orchid Network. AC
AP reminded the board that national magazines need a 3-4 months' lead time for events; they also like images. (More discussion on this at the next board meeting. AC, AP
The board recommended exchanging information with other related organizations, e.g. the Pacific Rim Sculptors Guild, the N. California Enamels Guild, Californis Blacksmiths, and the Women's Jewelry Association. AG asked to be added to the teachers' list.
AP was complimented on her excellent work publicising the Mc. Clymonds' show. JCG urged her to work on stories about our community work with at-risk youth, and MAG's contribution to art education in schools.
HOSPITALITY
To everyone's regret, Reed Easley is leaving the board. AC will ask Rhonda
Coryell if she might assume this responsibility. AC AC will also contact
RE and Maria-Tina Karamanlakis to find a location for MAG's summer party
on Aug. 13. AA needs details soon for the GUIDLETTER. AC, AA
MAG letterhead and logo: AA will send MAG letterhead out to the board, and AA will sent out the logo. AC, AA
OTHER BUSINESS
1. The board will be sad to lose AG, who is leaving her position this
year. She will, however, continue to work on MAG business.
2. There was discussion on the idea of a new membership category for collectors and other interested non-metalsmiths. AA will email EO to get her input. The board was also encouraged to enroll friends, families and clients. AA, EO, ALL
3. Suppliers' Guide: AC reported no significant progress this year.
NEXT MEETING
Monday, July 17. AA will email board with the Oakland location.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15. JCG
MAG BOARD MEETING MINUTES
- March 13, 2006
Location: c/o Adam Clark, 387 Staples Ave., San Francisco, CA. 94112
PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark, President (AC), Larissa Dahroug (LD), Reed Easley (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Aimee Golant (AG), Maureen Harvey (MH), Susie Hojel (SH), Maria-Tina Karamanlakis (MTK), Kelly Nedderman (KN) Emiko Oye (EO) and Arleen Pritzker (AP). The meeting opened at 7.07pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
AC recommended the Board recruit a Vice President, or Administrative Secretary,
to help with administrative work and (if VP) transition to President.
The Board agreed to put out the word via e-mail, GUILDLETTER and personal
contact. AA, AC, All
PROGRAMS
KN and AP discussed public relations activities for the copyright lecture
(March 20). AP has publicized this on Craig's List; the MAG website; GUILDLETTER.
SH reported a news story in the Enamel Guild newsletter. Other suggestions
included Artopolis.com, Art Lister etc. AC, LD to send details to AP.
AC, LD, AP AP also needs another copy of the MAG calendar. AC
No details are yet available for the Susan Summins lecture (April 22).
AP requested receiving details of upcoming lectures and workshops as far in advance as possible, to be able to reach magazines which have a long lead time (2 months or more).
Gold granulation workshop (June 3-4): there will be a flier in an upcoming GUILDLETTER. EO will send out a postcard one month ahead. Target attendance is 4 people (maximum of 6).
Photoshop with EO: July. Possible locations include City College, Kinko's, a Silicon Valley tech. company, the Bayview Business Center. LD and others to send suggestions to KN. LD, KN Workshop proposal (from AG): a Yemenite expert on filigree. MH will followup for later this year. AG, MH
Gate project: AC gave a progress report, including a supply of enamelling steel and a "virtual" design. Good headway is being made on this and a new lathe project.
For future discussion: raising the speakers' honorarium, possibly to $100. (Range is now $75-$200). AC for agenda
TREASURER'S REPORT
EG reported that MAG's safety deposit box is now stored with H&SB Bank. AC turned over a $35 deposit fee for a MAG display case rental.
EG discussed the 2006 budget (previously e-mailed to the Board). He asked for clarification on certain issues:
1. Hospitality: whether food for program committee events
should be included in this committee's budget (yes - hospitality pays
for general meeting, summer picnic and winter holiday party). Board meeting
food will be included in President's budget.
2. Food at Board meetings: the Board voted to raise this from $25 to $35.
3. Display cases: AC recommended a $300/yr budget for these, under Exhibitions.
Also under Exhibitions: juror fees, shipping and printing costs (total
$400-$500/yr).
4. Growth & Development; name has been changed to Development, to
reflect new emphasis of the commmittee, particularly volunteer recruitment.
Budget: $40/yr.
5. Library: Deb Lozier to submit budget. DL
EG urged everyone to submit estimates for all sources of income as soon as possible. He will e-mail the Board details of MAG's current financials. He also warned the Board about possible deficit spending, based on actual income and expenditures Jan-March to date. He will prepare MAG's Federal income tax returns this year, and added there would be no filing fee for this since our gross income would be under $25,000. EG also offered to do monthly reports if needed.
JCG will write to Levi's thanking them for the $600 community donation to help update the Suppliers' Guide. AC will e-mail her the contact information. JCG, AC
GUILDLETTER
AA introduced LD who will be her assistant editor, and hopefully transition
to editor. Deadline for the April-May issue will be March 31. AC will
send in a President's Report by Mar. 17. AC
JCG will send in a report on the SNAG conference (May), and requested 50 extra copies of the GUILDLETTER to take to the conference. She will also do more book reviews, and may donate copies of Arnoldsche publications to the Library. JCG
MEMBERSHIP
EO reported we have 163 members to date, and new memberships or renewals
are still coming in.
The Board agreed we need more MAG postcards: AA will ask Deborah Boskin for the disk to print more cards. AA MTK will research new design and printing ideas. MTK
For future discussion: how to get information about MAG to interested non-metalsmiths, possible collectors, museums and school districts. Also to explore partnering opportunities. AC for agenda
EXHIBITIONS
1. Art is Community: this student/community show opened Mar. 13.
2. Collectors Gallery: now has one MAG display case on permanent loan
featuring a selection of members' work. This is a trial run arranged by
Kate Short and curated by Mary Ellen Landis. Work may be changed every
three months - but we need a procedure for submission, selection etc.
AC for agenda: Kate S.
DEVELOPMENT
MTK was the only volunteer who followed through on our request for volunteers
at the annual membership meeting. AG and MTK will followup with calls
to people on EO's list. AG, MTK
HOSPITALITY
RE will continue in this position only until mid-year, but will stay on
the Board to do exhibitions or other commmittee work. The Board thanked
her for her excellent work. She will provide hospitality for the summer
picnic (August). KN will provide limited refreshments, e.g. tea, soft
drinks, cookies, at other events.
Possible locations for the summer picnic include MTK's apartment complex; Rhonda Coryell's apartment; Hessel Studios; The Crucible. The space must be suitable to hold about 50 people, plus a demo. Projected date: August 5 or 6. RE, MTK, AC for agenda
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
We unanimously voted Maureen Harvey and Arline Pritzker onto the MAG Board.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 15, 6:30pm, c/o Arline Pritzker, 5397 Bryant Ave.,
Oakland, CA. 94618 (near CCA).
The meeting adjourned at 8:57pm. JCG
MAG BOARD MEETING MINUTES
- January 9, 2006
Location: Alison Antelman, 4321 Montgomery
St.#308, Oakland
PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark, President (AC), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Aimee Golant (AG), Susie Hojel (SH), Kelly Nedderman (KN), Emiko Oye (EO), Arlene Pritzker (AP) and Kate Short (KS).
The meeting opened at 7:20pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
1. Goals for 2006.
After a brief discussion, the Board wanted to continue its expanded program
activities, but keep the subject open for later meetings. AC
AC pointed to the generosity of Levis Strauss in contributing $800 to update MAG's resource guide. He and a friend are working
on the hard copy version. There was a discussion about putting it on the website, possibly free to non-members as well as members. MAG members need to be involved in keeping it current.
2. Voice Mail
The Board discussed whether we need to continue this number, which currently
gets about 20 calls month. Both EO and SH also get calls or emails from
it. EO will check with Harriete Estel Berman (who updates messages) if
any messages need a reply. EO
3. Golden Hammer
AC raised his concerns about the award criteria and process for choosing
the recipient, which are currently seen as political and somewhat confused.
MAG may also run out of appropriate candidates unless the search is widened
and made more open to the general membership. One solution would be to
have a small committee to make recommendations about the focus and criteria
for this award. Meanwhile, the subject was referred for discussion at
the general meeting on 1/22. AC
TREASURER'S REPORT
EG referred the Board to his earlier e-mailed report (1/6/06)
He reviewed MAG's current financial position, and the Board agreed that in future our financial information would be circulated separately to the Board. EG, JCG
EG will invest MAG savings in new 6 month CDs in February, March and April, which will earn 3.8-4% interest.
EG also recommended (and the Board agreed) to change MAG's financial year to the calendar year.
AC is currently working on a budget for 2006. He reminded all committee chairs who have not already done so to submit their budget to him by the end of January. ALL
Safety deposit box: The $135 bill for this year's rental at Wells Fargo box is due Jan. 16. After considerable research on box sizes, fees, and rules for usage EG recommended MAG switch to HSBC bank, which offers a much bigger box for $150. The rental would be conditional on opening an account, with a $500 minimum balance (lowest found among various banks). The Board voted to approve the move. EG
Website host: the cost for continuing to use Laughing Squid would be $144/yr. EG recommended switching to Go Daddy ($75.84 for 2 years). SH and AA moved to do this, and the Board voted to approve the change.
EXHIBITIONS
KS reported that MAG's show at the Collectors Gallery will end this weekend,
and committee members will supervise the removal of unsold work. A report
on the show will come later. KS
Plans are to have an all-member show this year, probably at the Collectors Gallery. Details are being worked out. She is also checking out the Berkeley Arts Center as a possible venue. KS added she is currently working on a show of McClymonds High School student work, to be held in March.
Plans for 2007 include another show at the Oakland Cultural Arts Center.
Board members were invited to stop by the Blue Room Gallery at 2331 Mission @20th St., San Francisco, which is unfortunately closing its doors. A final sale is currently going on, and there will be a farewell party on Sunday, Jan. 15, 6-9pm.
PROGRAMS
Surplus magazines
The Board agreed to donate any duplicate copies of magazines received
by the Resource Center to McClymonds, Waldorf or any other interested
school.
Photoetching workshop (Jan. 14-15)
To date, there have only been 3 sign-ups, and this workshop will be postponed
unless we receive at least 2 more. The Board agreed attendance would be
helped by including more information, and photos, on our website. AA and
AC agreed to send SH more information; AG will ask Maureen Harvey to send
more text and pictures. AA, AC, AG, SH
Copyright protection lecture (Mar. 20)
KN will send information to AP (a.pritzker@sbcglobal.net) to help publicize
this in the local press and on Craig's List.
Susan Cummins lecture (Apr. 15)
This may possibly be held at the Academy of Art. The Board discussed (but
did not decide on) a suggested honorarium of $250, which is outside MAG's
usual range of payments.
Gold Granulation workshop (May).
Possible presenter is Diane Dewey. KS also offered to co- present. AC
will contact Diane Dewey to firm up details. AC
Arrangements are currently being worked out for the following:
* Velvet Da Vinci Gallery visit, talk (June).
* Photoshop with EO (July).
* Annual picnic and elections (August)
* Visit to April Higashi and Eric Powell's callery (Sept.)
* Annual members' show and lectures.
* Kim Keyworth event (Nov.) This may be postponed until
Jan. 2007 to avoid conflict with the holiday season.
* Holiday party, demonstration (Dec.) KN
MAG grant (June)
KN will increase the mailing budget by $100. After discussion, the Board
recommended opening the $250 award to part time as well as full time enrolled
students, and giving a $100 gift certificate to their school to buy tools
or supplies. KN
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Jan. 22)
1. All Board members should arrive early (2:30 pm at latest) to help set
up. ALL
2. Tables will be set up for member sign-in and slides (EO), volunteer sign-ups (AG), critique groups, and food. Harriete, EO, AG, RE
3. On arrival, MAG members will sign in at the membership table, be invited to leave their slides, and asked to make a BRIEF presentation about their work. EO
4. AC will open with a welcome and presentation of MAG's goals and achievements. ALL
5. Each Board member will introduce themselves, show one slide of their work, and briefly introduce their role on the Board. Also invite volunteers, if needed, e.g. a new GUILDLETTER editor. ALL
6. Critique Group Presentation and discussion.
7. Food. RE
8. Member slidesAC will ask Deb Lozier for help preparing an agenda and program, and to borrow projector and carrousels. AC, DL
KN will ask Shana Astrachan for general assistance. KN, SA
EO will mail out member postcards 1/10. EO
AP will post information on Craig's List. AP
MEMBERSHIP
EO reported that 72 members have renewed to date. Last year's membership
was a record 231.
GUILDLETTER
AA asked whether the Makens discount would be available this year. AC
will check. AC
AA receives complimentary newsletters from two other groups. The Board recommended passing on relevant information, and recycling the paper.
AA would like to find a replacement editor. The Board agreed it would be desirable to find someone with metalwork knowledge as well as writing and editing ability. AA will approach instructors at the Academy of Art and CCA: AC also knows of a student who may be interested. AA will make a strong pitch at the upcoming membership meeting. If no suitable volunteer is found, AP will post an item on Craig's List. AA, AC
Article ideas: AA repeated her hope that more Board and other MAG members would submit news and ideas. JCG suggested an interview with Alan Revere; also a report on the general meeting (including critique groups); possibly pearl culturing. JCG report on the general meeting. JCG
PUBLICITY
AP is waiting for a folder with details of MAG's previous PR activities
and contacts. KS's committee may have this. KS
AC will send her general information about MAG. AC EO reported that Christine Dhein has offered to lend MAG a copy of her mailing/contact list, which EO will send to AP on Excel. EO
AC also has a list, which is 18 months old and may be out of date. However, he will remind MAG members to send news and images to AP. AC
A longer discussion about MAG's publicity and goals will be held at a future meeting. Possible ideas include a "photo extravaganza" - photographing members' work at a future MAG event. Meanwhile, AP will email AA when she needs images, and AC will talk more with AP about MAG's needs. AC, AP
NEXT MEETING; MONDAY, MAR. 13, at Adam Clark's house, 387 Staples Ave., San Francisco, 6:30pm.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37pm (JCG)
