Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Committee Members Giovanni Alvarado Lori Carmine John Simpson Donna Franks-Tapley David Wheeler Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 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 4:00 p.m. Present John Simpson Jr, Ellis Wright, Lori Carmine, David Wheeler and Eric Gorder Absent Donna Franks-Tapley and Giovanni Alvarado 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Attachments: Events SC Mins_09.20.2023 A motion was made by Lori Carmine, seconded by David Wheeler, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6541: Meeting Minutes for September 20, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Simpson Jr, Franks-Tapley, Wright, Carmine, Wheeler and Gorder Absent: Alvarado 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. OLD BUSINESS A. Poet or Playwright Laureate Discussion Commissioner Carmine stated that Urbana has a Poet Laureate program that the City could model. The position would mostly be an advocate for local arts. The position would require a formal application process. The subcommittee talked about unveiling the request for a poet laureate at the January Playwright's and Poets Festival. Commissioner Gorder stated that he would perform some additional background research on the idea, and see if a summary/RFP could be developed by the next meeting. Commissioner Carmine stated she would check with the Library to see if they might be interested in partnering with the event. B. Artist Corridor Discussion The subcommittee discussed the possibility of having an artist corridor event at either the Library or at City Hall 3-4 times per year. The event would feature the work of one local artist, spread throughout the corridor (hallway). Additional locations were discussed further. Page 1 of 2 Arts Commission -Events Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2023 Commissioner Simpson asked who would install and take down art. Commissioner Gorder stated that a contract with the artist was likely necessary to stipulate art installation and insurance provisions. The subcommittee discussed having an event ready for the second quarter of 2024. More research on the idea will be completed before the November meeting. C. Art Walk Planning The subcommittee agreed that it might be best table an artwalk event, given the logistical challenges with pending Downtown roadway construction. The subcommittee felt an event in 2026 might be more realistic. A potential future location would be the City Square when it is completed. D. Pop-Up Art Gallery Discussion Commissioner Gorder presented an overview of the pop-up gallery concept. Heitner stated that he is trying to schedule a meeting with a Planner in Mundelein to discuss a recent pop- up gallery event its Arts Commission has planned. E. Arts Events Marketing The subcommittee did not list any new events that needed to be advertised this month . 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION 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 A motion was made by David Wheeler, seconded by Lori Carmine, to adjourn at 4:49 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Simpson Jr, Wright, Carmine, Wheeler and Gorder Absent: Franks-Tapley and Alvarado 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