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MEETING SCHEDULE AND HOW TO VIEW AGENDA
Meeting Schedule and Location: The Yountville Arts Commission (YAC) meets on the first Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street, Yountville, California, 94599.
How to View the Agenda: The Agenda and associated staff reports may be viewed online by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofyountville.com/meetings and clicking on HTML Agenda.
How to Watch the Meeting: YAC and other legislative body meetings can be watched live in three different ways:
Members of the public are welcome to attend the YAC meetings to provide public comment in person or online via the Town’s public comment email address PublicComment@yville.com. Please, include in the subject line “COMMENT TO YAC”.
Any written testimony submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the meeting will be shared with the Commissioners electronically and added to the record. Any public comment received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline will be added to the record after the meeting has concluded.
HOW TO APPEAL
A person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Yountville Arts Commission may have the right to a review of the decision by the Town Council.
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CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Approval of Minutes from the July 1, 2024 Yountville Arts Commission Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Members of the public are entitled to speak for 3-minutes per speaker on matters of municipal concern not on the agenda, during consideration of that portion of the meeting agenda entitled “Public Comment” when that item is called by the Chair. However, the Chair has the discretion to limit speaking time when it is reasonable under the circumstances, including when there are many items on the agenda or a high volume of members of the public who intend to speak. The Chair also has the discretion to extend the time to speak. The Chair shall limit or extend speaking time in a consistent manner that is not based on the content or viewpoint of the speech. The Commission may; however, briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, ask for clarification from staff, refer the matter to staff, request staff to report back on the matter, or request staff to place the matter on a future agenda.
Members of the public may also submit public comment on matters not on the agenda via email at [email protected]. Please use the subject title “Public Comment to YAC.”
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ADMINISTRATIVE / REGULAR ITEMS
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Request to change the Yountville Arts Commission Regular Meeting to September 9, 2024 due to the Labor Day Holiday
IMAGINE THAT...Frank Trozzo: Images of the Universal Mind show will be installed 8/2. Show opens 8/8 with receptions beginning at 5:30 PM. Show runs through Sunday, September 29.
Pamela Anderson Show Emotive Color: Vineyards and Beyond opens 10/10 and runs through 11/29
Youth Art Exhibit Call will begin October 1 – 11/11. Show will open on 12/5 with reception and remain up through January 3
Mustard Celebration Show Opening TBD – March 28, 2025.
Art, Sip and Stroll Artist Show
Chris Cammarata final sales: 23 pieces totaling $19,848
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LITERARY SUBCOMMITTEE
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Monthly Report
The Bookmark Story contest received 40 entries with 22 authors. The review committee (Geoffrey Leigh, Myrna David, Rebecca Simon, and Joan Osterman) have reviewed almost all the stories, with the final few scores expected this week. The competition is difficult, with lots of creative works. One disappointment is that we only has one youth participate by submitting two stories. The Bookmark Celebration will be held on Thursday, September 26th in the Heritage Room from 5:30-7:00 pm. All commissioners are invited.
Plans have been finalized for the Rex Pickett Event, scheduled for Thursday, August 29th. PJ is working on Merlot and Pinot Noir donations to be poured at the event. Tickets sales are going well. All commissioners are invited.
Yountville Out Loud will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Yountville Community Center Plaza. We have begun advertising of the event. Consider coming to read a favorite poem, sing a favorite song, or share a piece of your own original work. Presentations are limited to five minutes.
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MARKETING AND PR SUBCOMMITTEE
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Monthly Update
Gallery
Imagine That – Frank Trozzo
Chamber Email Blast – August 2
Article in Yountville Sun – July 25
65°/57° Magazine Summer Edition – Hard Copy is out!
Chris Cammarata - Feature story
Art of the Stroll - Art Walk Feature story
Full Page ad in Winter Edition - Find Your HEART in Yountville
Working on ad with Michael Aronson
Editorial Content in Winter Edition – Find Your HEART in Yountville
Photos taken by MJ Schaer
Rex Pickett Marketing material sent to Channels 2 & 5
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PERFORMING ARTS & OTHER EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE
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Monthly Update
The Legacy Roundtable’s Legendary Bartenders event was a big success. Many thanks to Sam and staff for their meticulous help in gathering the cocktail ingredients. The bartenders and our guests had a blast! Judy was a rockstar in planning and orchestrating.
Our next Roundtable is slated for October 17 with five authors, and plans are moving forward accordingly. Press release in progress.
The screening of Sideways is slated for Friday, August 9th, with promotions taking place. Markham Vinewayds will be pouring a wine created specially for the event!
The Rex Pickett author event on August 29th is also moving along. Thus far we have commitments from Jessup Cellars, Caldwell Vineyards, and Markham Vineyards to serve wine. Invitations to other wineries are awaiting response.
The Summer Music Series is locked and loaded and the shows that have taken place up to this point have gone well.
The Scarecrow contest is also being planned for the Fall.
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MUSTARD CELEBRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
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Monthly Update
Yountville Art & Mustard Celebration 1/16/24 Partnered Event with Chamber of Commerce
