Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, November 4, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Committee Members Eryn Blaser Erick Deshaun Dorris Roxianna Fuqua Crystal Malone Non-Voting Members Lizbeth Aviles Christina Bourne Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2021 As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 Rev. Lonnie Posley-absent Present Chairperson Eryn Blaser, Erick Deshaun Dorris and Crystal Malone Absent Lizbeth Aviles and Christina Bourne APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Malone, that the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes be approved . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris and Malone TMP-2716 Attachments: Aug. 5 2021 Meeting Minutes for Approval CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. REVIEWING PAST OPPORTUNITIES Grant Updates The subcommittee discussed the grant that was applied for back in the spring and the outcomes. The subcommittee discussed having more discussion and to work towards a plan to share with The Whole Arts Commission. The subcommittee discussed other grant opportunities and doing more research. CCP in Conjunction with Arts Commission Project Reflection The subcommittee discussed and reviewed over the process of the event, project, and the process, and the raffle. The subcommittee discussed what the positive outcomes and the challenges were. The subcommittee discussed the importance of artist feedback. FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2021 AND 2022 The subcommittee discussed and reviewed over these past opportunities we have focused on this past year. The subcommittee focused discussions on the top opportunities we felt could start to develop and plan for at the end of 2021 and into 2022. Page 1 of 3 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2021 Raffle None. Partnerships/Collaborations The subcommittee discussed the connecting and possible opportunities with health and arts. The subcommittee discussed collaborations with the Will County Health Department and local artists. The subcommittee discussed other possible connections within dance and media arts as well. The subcommittee discussed continuing conversations on these possible collaborations. Art Walk The subcommittee discussed possibly looking towards the summer time of 2022, but to start working on plan now. The subcommittee discussed the importance of having as many local Arts organizations and artists be a part of this opportunity and experience. The subcommittee discussed the importance of brainstorming and setting a plan in place to make this event happen. Gala (JALA) The subcommittee discussed that for 2022 we can continue to think and brainstorm ideas for this event, but to focus on other possible events and opportunities at this time. Other Ideas The subcommittee brainstormed how the above ideas may work together, timelines and needs to execute. REVIEW TIMELINE FOR FUTURE ITEMS Planning for Future Funding Subcommittee Meetings The subcommittee discussed a few possible dates, but a date was not set at the meeting. The dates that were discussed where” Monday November 29th, Thursday December 9th, or Thursday December 16th. Goals and Items that can be worked on before next meeting The subcommittee discussed having goals and items that can be worked on by November 16th, 2021. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Malone, seconded by Dorris, that the November 4, 2021 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 3 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2021 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 3 of 3