December 6 to 8, 2019
Billings, MT
Friday, December 6
After 3 p.m. Check-in Northern Hotel
19 North Broadway, Billings
5 to 6 p.m. Community reception at the Western Heritage Center
2822 Montana Ave., Billings, MT
Dinner, on your own
until 9:00 pm ArtWalk Billings, on your own
Saturday, December 7
Meeting Location:Northern Hotel, Hart Albin room, 2nd floor
Other than the meeting starting time, times listed are approximate, and agenda items may be rearranged. Action may be taken on any agenda item. Public comment is welcome on all items.
7:45 a.m. Breakfast available for Council and staff
8:30 a.m. Call to Order and Chairman’s Welcome Cyndy Andrus
8:35 a.m. Introductions Council
Share something you have done that supports the MAC mission.
The Montana Arts Council is the agency of state government established to develop the creative potential of all Montanans, advance education, spur economic vibrancy and revitalize communities through involvement in the arts.
9:15 a.m. Public Comment
9:20 a.m. Conflicts of Interest Kristin Han Burgoyne
Identify and declare conflicts for any business on this agenda
9:30 a.m. Consent Agenda Cyndy Andrus
- Action needed: Ratify June 2019 minutes and December 2019 agenda, as approved by the Executive Committee
9:40 a.m.Fiscal Year 2019 Year-End Financial Report Jenifer Alger
- Action needed: Ratification, as approved by the Executive Committee
9:50 a.m. Fiscal Year 2020 Year-to-Date Financial Report Jenifer Alger
- Action needed: Ratification, as approved by the Executive Committee
10:00 a.m. Artists Innovation Awards Tracy Linder
- Action needed: Approval, as recommended by the review panel
10:20 a.m. Artists in Schools and Communities Grants Monica Grable
- Action needed: Ratification of May deadline, as approved by the Executive Committee; Approval of the November deadline
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Strategic Investment Grants Tracy Linder
- Action needed: Ratification, as approved by the committee
11:00 a.m. Strategic Planning Committee Update Renee Westlake
11:15 a.m. Governor’s Arts Awards Committee Update GB Carson
11:30 a.m. June 2021 location Czelsi Gomez
- Action needed: Motion and approval on location
NOON Lunch
1:00 p.m. Clarification on Staff Reports Tatiana Gant
1:15 p.m. DEI Professional Development Cyndy Andrus
1:45 p.m. Report from the Chair Cyndy Andrus
2:00 p.m. Report from the Executive Director Tatiana Gant
2:15 p.m. New Business Cyndy Andrus
2:30 p.m. Adjourn Public Meeting Cyndy Andrus
2:45 p.m. Executive Session called to order Cyndy Andrus
3:00 p.m. Adjournment of Executive Session Cyndy Andrus
4:00 p.m.Travel to Tracy Linder’s studio
4:45 p.m.Tracy Linder studio visit
13311 Ballard Ivie Rd, Molt, MT
6:30 p.m.Council and staff dinner at 3 North Bar and Grill
8369 MT-3, Acton, MT
8:30 p.m.Travel back to the hotel
Sunday, December 8
Breakfast on your own
9:00 a.m. Jane Waggoner Deschner and Jon Lodge studio visit
407 N. 24th St., Billings, MT
10:30 a.m.Yellowstone Art Museum tour with curator Susan Barnett
407 N 27th St., Billings, MT
12:00 p.m.The Castle tour with owner Corby Skinner
622 North 29th St, Billings, MT
1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own, begin travel
The Montana Arts Council makes reasonable accommodations for a person’s ability to participate in state government. Request beyond accessible facilities must be made 24 hours before the meeting date to the ADA Coordinator at kburgoyne@mt.gov or 406-444-6449.