Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

April 27, 2021 Virtual meeting via Zoom I. Call to Order President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call Those present: Sarah Antas, Tony Asta, Mike Bock, Dave Duve, Dee Hicks, Laurie Swanson Oberhelman, and Kathy Young. II. Approval of agenda Mike Bock moved and Laurie Oberhelman seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. III. Public Comments N/C IV. Approval of Minutes Mike Bock moved and Dave Duve seconded the approval of the minutes of March 23 and April 13. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. V. New Business . Rose Project. After a short discussion we were advised that the artist decided not to pursue project. VII Old Business . Fire Hydrant Project. We discussed the outline including timeframe, paint colors, all for artists, sponsorship and cost to retailers as well as artist’s stipend. Key activity heads include: Tony – artist round-up and management Mike –painting supplies and management Laurie and Dave_ sponsorship management Sarah _ publicity management A special meeting will be held before next regular meeting to confirm timeframe and duties. We discussed possible themes to be used including Get Fired Up in Wheaton., the Phoenix Project, Light Up Wheaton. This will be discussed at next meeting. PR materials include: Webpage, map for walking tour, store window acknowledgement poster, newsletter blast. Tony and Mike are working on artist guidelines and artist application. Sarah is working on blast and sponsor letter. Kathy Young moved and Mike Bock seconded to adjourn at 7:01. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted. Dee Hicks Next meeting May 25, 2021