HomeMy WebLinkAboutCreative & Cultural Council minutes - February 2024Creative & Cultural Council Minutes - February 2024
The Paducah Creative and Cultural Council convened for a meeting on February 15, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. at 122 Market House Square, Classroom B. Upon call of the roll, the following answered
to their names: Cindy Ragland, Nic Hutchison, Hope Reasons, Chad Clark, Ashley McMillan, Steven Page, Cheryl Sullivan, and April Cochran. Basil Drossos was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council member McMillan offered the motion, seconded by Council member Reasons to approve the Minutes for the January meeting of the Council. All in favor.
UPDATE ON RR VIADUCT ART PROPOSAL
Council member Ragland reported that the proposal has been given to the Mayor. The Mayor’s response was a query about the estimated cost of the project. Todd Tabor indicated he would
contact Chris Black for a “guesstimate” for viaduct repair.
Council member Clark took information from Char Downs on Pelon which could serve as basis of estimating the cost of mural - which would include artist fee, maintenance, prep and protective
coating. Clark will update the mural proposal based on this information.
BROADWAY DESIGN CORRIDOR
Paducah Main Street was given the information/proposal on the Broadway Design Corridor for their consideration . There was concern about potential confusion with Main Street branding
if the areas overlapped. Need to be mindful of that and the need to ascertain ways of working with merchants.
RFP FOR SOUTHSIDE ART
Council member Hutchison reported that a tentative meeting at Nehemiah Church on March 14 is set for the public meeting with Paducah Historic Preservation Group and neighborhood stakeholders.
Council member Sullivan is the C&CC representative to the Southside Art project, while council member Hutchison is the City representative.
CITY HALL ART EXHIBIT
The next city hall exhibit is an African American art show which is curated by the Paducah Historical Preservation group. Reception on February 16, with close of exhibit on February
20. It was noted that this exhibit has drawn much more foot traffic than previous exhibits.
OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Ragland noted that the C&CC provided a letter of support for the National Quilt Museum’s application to the KY Arts Council.
It was noted that Council member April Cochran’s term is ending in March. She nominated Ashley McMillan to serve as secretary of C &CC. Council member Clark seconded - motion carried.
ADJOURN
Council member Cochran moved to adjourn, Council member Reasons second. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Our next meeting is March 21 at 5:00 p.m.