Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Committee Members Giovanni Alvarado Lori Carmine John Simpson Donna Franks-Tapley David Wheeler Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 15, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 15, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Present John Simpson Jr, Donna Franks-Tapley, Ellis Wright, Lori Carmine, David Wheeler and Eric Gorder Absent Giovanni Alvarado 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Attachments: Events SC Mins_10.18.2023 A motion was made by Lori Carmine, seconded by David Wheeler, to approve the Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioner Gorder also approved the minutes. Aye: Simpson Jr, Franks-Tapley, Wright, Carmine and Wheeler Absent: Alvarado 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. OLD BUSINESS A. Poet or Playwright Laureate Discussion Discussion was had about the potential designation of a City Poet Laureate. Commissioner Carmine conducted some background research on the topic. Commissioner Gorder prepared a rough draft of an application for a potential laureate . Initial proposal is for a two-year term with a stipend of $1,500 for the two-year term. The potential laureate would be tasked with creating original poetry inspired by the City of Joliet and attending 10-15 events as an advocate for the City's literary and arts community. The Subcommittee discussed announcing the application for the Laureate position in January at the Poets and Playwrights Festival, with a potential opening of the application in February. The goals would be to have the Playwright selected and presented to the City Council in July or August of 2024. Staff Liaison Heitner stated that he would try to follow up with some answers to technical questions he has on the application. Ellis Wright joined the meeting at 4:10 p.m. Page 1 of 3 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 15, 2023 B. Artist Corridor Discussion Commissioner Carmine explained the concept behind the Artist Corridor project, which would involve installation of artwork from a selected artist at a public place, to be featured on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Simpson asked if each location would be required to have an insurance policy for this type of exhibition. The Subcommittee discussed a potential 2nd or 3rd quarter rollout of the event. The Subcommittee talked about potential artist talks at each opening. Discussion continued on potential locations and whether items could be for sale. C. Pop-Up Art Gallery Discussion Staff Liaison Heitner provided an overview of his discussion with Mundelein's staff on their recent pop-up gallery event. The Subcommittee expressed interest in the event, but agreed that additional planning and time was likely necessary to pull off a successful event. Attachments: Mundelein Pop-Up Notes 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION 7. PUBLIC COMMENT The Subcommittee discussed potentially having a meeting on December 13th at 4 p.m. 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. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lori Carmine, seconded by John Simpson, Jr, to adjourn at 5:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Simpson Jr, Franks-Tapley, Wright, Carmine, Wheeler and Gorder Absent: Alvarado Page 2 of 3 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 15, 2023 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 3 of 3