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ti Personnel and Finance Committee August 23, 1990 4 Mr. Balsbaugh noted that 1989 was a good year in that the current year is also a good year. He noted that the Morris Civic is listed in The New York Theatre Tour Book. The seating capacity at the Morris Civic is the same to many theaters in Chicago and New York. The sound system is excellent however space and physical needs are a growing problem. He noted that "Miss Singapore" which will open in New York in 1991 and will have selling tickets selling at $100 per ticket. He noted that the days of the $10 ticket are long gone. Katie Humphreys complimented Mr. Basbaugh and his staff for an excellent job. She stated that basically there are 3 core people who operate the entire Morris Civic. Council Member Coleman questioned whether there is a type of "Welcome Wagon" for the various cast that come in for the theaters. Mr. Basbaugh noted that basically these are "Bus and Truck Tours", however with proper oversight such a Welcome Wagon proposal could work. Council Member Puzello also voiced favorable comments on the proposal. Art Association,$36,000 Overall Budget. Susan R. Visser, the Executive Director of the South Bend Art Center, then reviewed her budget. She had a very comprehensive handout, highlighting 1990 fact sheets on the Art Center as well as attachments from various exhibits this past year. She noted that the $36,000 goes directly to The Century Center subject to the terms of a lease which has been in affect for the past 13 years. She noted that the overall budget is $355,000. 10,000 persons saw The American Masterpieces Exhibit earlier this year. A sculpture competition will be held at The Art Center from October 28 thru December 30 of this year. In response to a question raised by Council Member Puzzello, Mrs. Visser highlighted the Educational Programs offered through the Art Association. She noted that all 5th graders in the South Bend & Mishawaka Public School Systems go through the Art Center. She also noted that a "Art-Smart Indiana" Slide program will be presented this year for 4th graders in preparation of their 5th grade tour of The Art Center. She noted that the Art Association sponsors 10 lunches per.year and that discussions are being held to consider an After Hours Coffee Hour for key individuals. She noted that South Bend Community Schools allocate $96,000 to their budget and that Mishawaka Schools allocate $2000. It was also noted that neither St. Joseph County nor the City of Mishawaka contribute anything to their overall budget.