Arts Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, June 15, 2022 5:00 PM City Hall-Council Chambers Arts Commission Commission Members Quinn Adamowski Giovanni Alvarado Eryn Blaser Lori Carmine Erick Deshaun Dorris Eric Gorder Lauren Las Crystal Malone Brett Marcum Megan Millen Lonnie Posley Sue Regis John Simpson, Jr. Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber Deborah Summers  David Wheeler Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 1. ROLL CALL Present Quinn Adamowski, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Lauren Las, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson Jr, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber, Deborah Summers and David Wheeler Absent Eric Gorder, Crystal Malone, Brett Marcum, Lonnie Posley and Giovanni Alvarado 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Simpson, Jr, seconded by Regis, that the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously. TMP-3944 Attachments: May 18 Arts Commission Minutes for Approval 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 4. NEW BUSINESS None. 5. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION A. For Discussion: Summer of Steel and Stone Event Funding was approved for the sculpture event at the June meeting. Blaser announces July 28 opening event date, 5-6pm at Strange and Unusual Gallery, 630-930 reception at Juliet's. Art will travel around Joliet for a few months before raffle is complete. Advertising begins end of June. B. For Discussion: Arts Alliance Illinois Coalition and Illinois Creative Future Fund Campaign Erick Dorris recaps Arts Alliance Illinois success in soliciting ARPA funds from state. Was able to secure $50 million for arts organizations, issued through DCEO. Allocation for funds is focused on rural, outside of Chicago, organizations. C. Committee Reports Page 2 of 2 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2022 i. Funding Committee a. Art Walk Blaser and Dorris jointly explain the Art Walk concept, sponsorships and budget proposal. The Commission also discusses the date of the event and other conflicts. b. Grant IACA Grant for 2023 has been submitted. National Endowment grant is being worked on for July submission. This grant would likely go to production of Bicentennial Park ii. Arts Incubation Committee a. Sculptures The subcommittee developed a plan to assess location, surrounding areas, accessibility etc. of each sculpture. Anticipates the process being shorter than the murals. b. Public Art Policy The subcommittee plans to review other community policies and pieces that should be included. Anticipated it to take many months to complete the policy. iii. Arts Innovation Committee No report. iv. Partnerships & Community Engagement Committee No report, requires reappointment. PUBLIC COMMENT None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Millen, seconded by Regis, that the June 15, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 1 of 1