Karin Frankline introduced John Engebrecht and Travis Kraus as the speakers today on Public Space 1. John is an artist, art organized, educator and Executive Director of Public Space One (PS1). John joined PSI in 2009. Under his tenure the organization has grown from a small local Iowa City Hub arts hub in rented space to a nationally Space One owns, occupies and program three historic buildings in downtown Iowa City with Major projects including the Iowa City Press Co-0p, the Center for Afrofuturist Studies, and the Media Arts Co-op. Travis serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Planning and Public Affairs, where he teaches Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities, initiative works with community partners and UI faculty, staff and students to facilitate engaged-learning project that promote economic development, social justice, and sustainability. He also serves as PSI co-treasurer.
Who Are We? PS1 is an artist led, community driven contemporary art center.
2020 by the Numbers: 112 member artists' work presented, 139 workshop participants (virtual and in person),18 hours curated radio programming, 32 hours of curated video programming, 225+ plant varieties grown on site, 60 number of paid artists, $17,000 paid to artists (not including art workers/staff), $76,000 supported in grant support
400 individuals, orgs, and businesses that support us.
President Liz called the meeting to order at 7:10 am. A great Year Ender/Gavel Passing was held at the home of Ann Romanowski. Thank you very much Ann.
Karin needs Program Chairs for next year. Jenny said she need greeters, and a clean-up crew. Thanks to a great new system for the hybrid meetings.
John Ockenfels said that International had 11,000 attendees. Very low attendance this year in Houston.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.