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For Immediate Release: December 4, 2009
Elaine Mariner, elaine.mariner@state.co.us, 303-892-3870

Colorado Council on the Arts to Meet December 11

Denver, CO (December 4, 2009) – The Council will hold its quarterly board meeting at the Colorado Council on the Arts, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202

10:00 a.m.       Welcome                                                                    Elaine Mariner
                                                                                                           

10:15 a.m.       Chair Report                                                              Chris Castilian
                        Conflict of Interest Policy
            *           Approval of September 2009 Minutes

10:20 a.m.       Public Comment
                       
10:30 a.m.       Executive Director’s Report                                    Elaine Mariner
                        FY 09-10 Updated Budget
                                                                                                                       
10:45 a.m.       Art in Public Places Update                                    Jil Rosentrater
            *           Approval of Commissions and budget update

11:00 a.m.       Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media    Kevin Shand
                        Presentation and discussion of strategic plan

12:00 noon      Lunch
                       
1:00 p.m.         Grants to Artists and Organizations                      Elaine Mariner
                        Discussion and approval of changes for FY2011

1:30 p.m.         FY2011 Budget Discussion                                     Elaine Mariner
                        Review of FY2011 Budget proposal from Governor’s
                        Office and discussion of budget cut scenarios         
           
2:30 p.m.         Arts Education Update                                            Sheila Sears

2:45 p.m.         PAN and Colorado Masterpieces Updates            Maryo Ewell
                                                                                                            Ronna Lee Sharpe     
3:00 p.m.         Adjourn

* Indicates Action Item

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The Colorado Council on the Arts is a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, with a mission to promote the cultural, educational, and economic growth of Colorado through development of its arts and cultural heritage.