Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, January 10, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final January 10, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final January 10, 2022 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 In Attendance: Eryn Blaser, Crystal Malone, Lonnie Posley Absent: Erick Dorris APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made my C. Malone, seconded by L. Posley to approve the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes. The motion was passed unanimously. TMP-3052 Attachments: Funding Sbcm Nov 4 2021 Meeting Minutes for Approval 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. FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2022 Art Walk/First Friday or Final Friday Event The Subcommittee discussed that this is going to be one of the main events that was talked about at the last Arts Commission meeting of a whole for 2022. This will be an all culminating event that will bring several businesses and institutions together to celebrate and showcase the Arts within the community. The subcommittee discussed and reviewed over the proposed ideas list and discussed next steps. The subcommittee discussed that communication, and discussing with the whole Arts Commission to get more hands on deck to support in a larger scale event. Grants Subcommittee discussed how in the future grants or any in coming funds in the future will be processed. There will be a structure of communication and command of how funds will come in and go out. Partnerships/Collaborations Subcommittee discussed and reviewed over communications with the Will County Health Department. The subcommittee discussed possible future opportunities to collaborate and connect Page 1 of 2 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final January 10, 2022 Other Ideas Subcommittee discussed ideas of having smaller pop-up galleries that would showcase local arts events and shows. Subcommittee discussed ideas of what other cities have done to create collaborative interactive art experiences. The subcommittee discussed ideas of a possible community project. REVIEW TIMELINE FOR FUTURE ITEMS Planning for Future Funding Subcommittee Meetings Subcommittee discussed the dates for the next meeting. Tuesday February 8th, Wednesday February 9th, or Tuesday February 15th, 2022. Goals and Items that can be Worked on Before Next Meeting Goals and items that can be worked on before next meeting: Subcommittee discussed and reviewed over what was discussed. The subcommittee discussed next steps will be focusing efforts and energy towards getting beginning steps in communication for the Art Walk/ First Friday or Final Friday event. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. 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. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by C. Malone, seconded by L. Posley that the January 10, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion was approved unanimously. 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