Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, August 15, 2022 11:00 AM City Hall-Conference Room 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Committee Members Eryn Blaser Erick Deshaun Dorris Lonnie Posley John Simpson, Jr. Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final August 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 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-4308 Attachments: MINUTES from 8.8.22 Arts Commission Funding Subcommittee 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. FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2022 a. Art Walk The subcommittee discussed the goals and plans that have come into place as far as outreach and getting together information to share to local artists, musicians, and businesses. The subcommittee discussed the importance of communication and who we need to send information to for sharing of the calls for to local artists, musicians, and businesses, sponsorships, and the event. The subcommittee discussed the logistics of how the walk will go, businesses and considerations of the needs and space of the artists and musicians within so many different spaces/locations. The subcommittee discussed the importance of delegating the work to everyone in supporting and helping with this event. 5. REVIEW TIMELINE FOR FUTURE ITEMS a. Planning for Future Subcommittee Meetings The subcommittee discussed having the next meeting take place on Monday August 22nd at 4:30 p.m. b. Goals and Items that can be Worked on Before Next Meeting The subcommittee discussed thinking about what will we do or cut if there isn’t enough sponsorships. The subcommittee discussed thinking about a variety of businesses that can take part in the Art Walk, but to keep in mind the logistics of the space/location. The subcommittee discussed what will be presented to the Whole Arts Commission. Page 1 of 2 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2022 6. OLD BUSINESS OR NEW BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION The subcommittee discussed checking in about details of The Our Town Grant 7. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. 8. 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. 9. ADJOURNMENT 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 2 of 2