Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Committee Members Eryn Blaser Erick Deshaun Dorris Roxianna Fuqua Crystal Malone Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Also in attendance: Jim Hock, Interim City Manager Present Chairperson Eryn Blaser, Erick Deshaun Dorris, and Crystal Malone Absent Roxianna Fuqua APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Erick Deshaun Dorris, seconded by Crystal Malone, to approve the Funding Subcommittee Minutes from 08/12/2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris, and Malone Absent: Fuqua CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None None Page 1 of 5 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. FOCUS AREAS OF REVIEW The Funding Subcommittee reviewed over the Arts Commission’s three focus areas for subcommittees to think about and consider when meeting and discussing feature ideas and plans to bring forward to the Arts Commission. The Funding Subcommittee reviewed over the Arts Commission’s three focus areas for subcommittees to think about and consider when meeting and discussing feature ideas and plans to bring forward to the Arts Commission. Response to the COVID19 crisis and recovery through December 2021 Consideration of long-term social distancing guidelines for local artists, creative institutions, businesses and local arts-participants through December 2021 Addressing equity and social justice through December 2021 NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Grant Opportunities and Deadlines Subcommittee discussed and looked at different grant opportunities that will be taking place in 2021. We looked at deadlines, support, and materials, and information that is needed for each of this possible grant opportunities. Some discussion about the possibilities of what the grants maybe able to support was discussed. Subcommittee discussed and looked at different grant opportunities that will be taking place in 2021. We looked at deadlines, support, and materials, and information that is needed for each of this possible grant opportunities. Some discussion about the possibilities of what the grants maybe able to support was discussed. Page 2 of 5 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 Campaign, scholarship, and/or fund in honor of related work Subcommittee discussed possibility of having a Champaign to bring back some people who grew up in Joliet and are now maybe still presently living here or away and are doing great work within the Arts. Discussions of an idea of a walk of fame. This would be an idea of Joliet Artists histories. The subcommittee discussed the importance of partnerships to create opportunities and connections within the community. There was discussion about an awards ceremony/event to honor these people. The subcommittee discussed some possibilities where funds from this ceremony could support a scholarship or find in honor of related work . Subcommittee discussed possibility of having a Champaign to bring back some people who grew up in Joliet and are now maybe still presently living here or away and are doing great work within the Arts. Discussions of an idea of a walk of fame. This would be an idea of Joliet Artists histories. The subcommittee discussed the importance of partnerships to create opportunities and connections within the community. There was discussion about an awards ceremony/event to honor these people. The subcommittee discussed some possibilities where funds from this ceremony could support a scholarship or find in honor of related work. Technology resources Subcommittee discussed future possibilities of how we would be able to promote and show events, support, and data or information to support the Local Arts Community. Subcommittee discussed future possibilities of how we would be able to promote and show events, support, and data or information to support the Local Arts Community. Walk of Fame Subcommittee discussed the ideas of a walk of fame for the campaign and honoring people who have/are contributing to the artistic community. Thinking about places and spaces for this walk to of fame to take place. Subcommittee discussed the ideas of a walk of fame for the campaign and honoring people who have/are contributing to the artistic community. Thinking about places and spaces for this walk to of fame to take place. Partnerships that can foster funding opportunities Subcommittee discussed several different partnerships with local places within the city. How we reach out and make these partnerships and next steps will need to be determined . Subcommittee discussed several different partnerships with local places within the city. How we reach out and make these partnerships and next steps will need to be determined. REVIEW TIMELINE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Page 3 of 5 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 Arts Commission (September and October) Two more Arts Commission meetings before presenting to the City Council. Subcommittee discussed what steps are need to have prepared for this presentation. Two more Arts Commission meetings before presenting to the City Council. Subcommittee discussed what steps are need to have prepared for this presentation. City Council (October 2020) Presentation to the City Council is October 19th. Presentation to the City Council is October 19th. Planning for future Funding Subcommittee meetings Subcommittee members came to a consensus to meet on Wednesday October 7th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Subcommittee members came to a consensus to meet on Wednesday October 7th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members Subcommittee discussed recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members. Subcommittee discussed recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT None None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Page 4 of 5 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 9, 2020 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Crystal Malone, seconded by Erick Deshaun Dorris, to adjourn the September 9, 2020 meeting of the Funding Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris, and Malone Absent: Fuqua Page 5 of 5