Co-President Liz Loeb introduced John Engelbrecht, Executive Director and Laura Moser, Community Stewardship Director speaking on Public Space One today. The original Public Space One is located at 538 South Gilbert, formerly The Mansion.
The new Public Space One is located at 225 & 229 South Gilbert. The mission of Public Space One is an artist-led community-driven contemporary art center. They aim to provide an independent, innovative, diverse and inclusive, experimental and on-commercial arts program space and resources for its members and the wider community. Public Space One was developed in 2002.
The Center for Afrofuturist Studies is an artist residency and programming initiative at Public Space One, dedicated to creating a world where Black artist are able to Thrive.
The CAS collaboratively produces exhibitions, workshops, public art and conversation on digital platforms, in Iowa City and beyond.
The PSI Medial Arts Co-op Media Arts is member-run community resource for creative production and experimentation in video, audio, and new media. The mission is to promote, encourage, and assist the production of media works and foster a local media arts community through providing access to equipment, space, education, and professional and collaborative opportunities.
Co-President Liz Loeb called the meeting to order at 7:05 am. Shelly Schmit, Foundation Chair, award Mark and Lori Stanley Paul Harris plus 6. Phil Peterson was award Major Donar 1 and Paul Harris plus 8. 8.
Can Sorting Saturday August 29th at 8:30 a.m. Deb Ockenfels reported that 14,000 pounds of produce was purchased and now Ground Chicken and if money left it will be used on toilet paper. She also reported that DVIP is looking for donations for pillows, blankets, etc. The board has voted to support DVIP. Members can also contribute. You can contribute through HEF.
Greg Probst talked about bringing a couple of students next summer for about 4 weeks. The students would attend WAS, have the 4th of July holiday, a week or so then RYLA. Then home. Greg is lokking in the Iowa City Area for Host Families. He needs to know by November when he will be traveling to Brazil.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.