Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

Regular Meeting

Wheaton, IL · July 22, 2025

Minutes

Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall July 22, 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, Vittoria Clay. and Randy King. Absent: Mike Bock, and Sarah Antas. Also present: Bari Erikson from Wheaton Public Library. Agenda: Randy moved and Lynette approved to accept agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Vittoria moved and Lynette seconded to accept May 27, 2025, minutes. Motion carried. New Business: City Art Exhibits: Lewis presented the idea to approach the Council to display artwork on the City Hall walls and other public buildings. Ie. Library, train station. This project could be combined with an “art walk” with store fronts. Lewis will follow up with the Council. Old Business: Make Music: It was suggested that the event cover a span of three days and that we start planning early starting with a “save the date” and following up with soliciting for talent and encouraging attendees to reserve the date. More discussion will be scheduled. Red Balloon project – Randy is in contact with artist as well as City Council. Adjournment: Randy moved and Lynette seconded the meeting be adjourned at 6:50. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted--Dee Hicks August 26, 2025, next meeting. APPROVED 8/26/2025

Agenda

Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 at 6pm In Person Meeting: Gamon Room This Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 Meeting of the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will be held as an in-person meeting. Please note that civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed. The purpose of the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission is to: 1. Increase citizen access to the arts by providing leadership, advocacy, and the support for art that enriches the cultural vitality of our community. 2. Provide advice and work cooperatively with the city council to promote fine and cultural arts in the city. 3. 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. 4. At the request of the City Council, review and make recommendations directly to the City Council for artworks for public buildings and public spaces. 5. 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. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Approval of Minutes from May 27th 2025 VI. New Business City Art Exhibits VII. Old Business Make Music Wheaton post event update Public mural update VIII. Commissioner Comments IX. Adjournment Next regularly scheduled meeting: August 26th 2025