Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · May 27, 2025
Minutes
May 27, 2025 Minutes
I. Call to Order
President Lewis Achenbach called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Those present: Dee Hicks, Lewis Achenbach, Lynette Zelis and Randy King.
Absent: Mike Bock, Sarah Antas and Vittoria Clay.
Agenda:
Randy moved and Lynette approved to accept agenda. Motion carried.
Minutes:
Randy moved and Lynette seconded to accept April 22, 2025, minutes. Motion carried.
New Business:
none
Old Business:
Registration is closed. Lewis is looking for more venues.
Red Balloon project (public mural)– Randy is in contact with artist Peru143 as well as City Council. He also looking for
another projection company.
Grant:
No action but positive outcome expected (funding moving to 2026).
Adjournment:
Dee moved and Randy seconded the meeting be adjourned at 6:40pm. Motion was carried.
Respectfully submitted--Dee Hicks
June 24, 2025 next meeting.
(update) June 24th meeting was cancelled.
-LA
Approved July 22nd 2025
Agenda
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6pm
In Person Meeting: Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall
Note that civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed.
The purpose of the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission is to:
Increase citizen access to the arts by providing leadership, advocacy, and the support for art that enriches the
cultural vitality of our community.
Provide advice and work cooperatively with the city council to promote fine and cultural arts in the city.
Foster and promote an appreciation of fine arts within the city by enlisting and encouraging public and private
agencies, as well as the general public, to support art and cultural events within the city.
At the request of the City Council, review and make recommendations directly to the City Council for artworks
for public buildings and public spaces.
Assist in creating and maintaining a city-wide arts and culture webpage on the city website that includes links
to art-related organizations and individuals who advance art in the city.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Agenda for May 27 2025
5. Approval of Minutes from April 22 2025
6. New Business: none
7. Old Business:
Hokusai
Make Music Wheaton
French Market Mural update (public art initiative)
8. Commissioner Comments
9. Adjournment
Next meeting Fourth Tuesday June 24, 2025 6pm Gamon Room, City Hall