Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · March 15, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Committee Members
Lori Carmine
John Simpson, Jr.
David Wheeler
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2023
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Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final March 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 4:13 P.M. Commissioners Carmine and Wheeler were
present. Commissioner Simpson was absent.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Attachments: 1641_M_Arts_Commission_-_Arts_Innovation_Subcommitte
e_22-07-20_Meeting_Minutes
No action was taken on the July 20, 2022 minutes, due to a lack of attendees
present from said meeting.
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. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Logo Contest
The Committee agreed to table discussion on the logo contest until the City has evaluated its
branding through the Comprehensive Plan process.
B. Web Pages
I. Call for Artists
The Committee discussed posting auditions and ISO's on the "Call for Artists" section of the
Arts webpage.
II. Commission Home Page
The Commission discussed putting Commission member bios on the arts webpage in the
future.
III. Featured Artist or Event
Discussion on finding an artist or local event to be featured on the arts webpage .
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Grass Root Marketing
The Committee discussed sharing events, works of art, and artists on personal and business
sites to celebrate the arts in Joliet.
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B. New Projects
Potential research on an Arts Gala for Joliet.
7. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Wheeler and seconded by Carmine. The meeting adjourned at
4:45 P.M.
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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Lori Carmine
John Simpson, Jr.
David Wheeler
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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
July 20, 2022 Arts Innovation Subcommittee Meeting Minutes TMP-5401
Attachments: 1641_M_Arts_Commission_-_Arts_Innovation_Subcommittee_
22-07-20_Meeting_Minutes
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Logo Contest
B. Web Pages
I. Call for Artists
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Subcommittee
II. Commission Home Page
III. Featured Artist or Event
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Grass Root Marketing
B. New Projects
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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
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.
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