Salem Cultural Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · August 25, 2020
Minutes
Salem Cultural Council Meeting
Held virtually via Zoom Tuesday, August 28, 2020
Attendees: John Dobroski, Matt Cornell, Sam Lim, Jessica Conger-Henry
Meeting minutes from July approved – John, Sam
o Passed
o Motion: John
Second: Sam
Move to approve Janet Swartz’s Art Workshop COVID Pivot
o Passed
o Motion: John
Second: Sam
Priorities Discussion:
o Creative solutions to reach Salem residents with art during COVID
Voice artists leaving linkable poems/art around town
Murals or larger projects
Theme name ideas: Unity; Creating Salem, Together
Add priority: Applicants who reside, work, or have an established partnership
with an organization or venue based in Salem.
“Creating Salem, Together”
o The council would like to see projects from local artists who are redefining or expanding
the definition of what it means to be the Salem Community in these extraordinary
times.
• Passed
• Motion: Matt
o Second: Jess
New member Manny Steiner approved unanimously
Change regular meetings to last Monday of the month 7-8?
Theme: Creating Salem, Together
This year, the Salem Cultural Council will give priority to:
• Projects from local artists who are redefining or expanding the definition of what it means to
be the Salem Community in these extraordinary times.
• Applicants who reside, work, have an organization in Salem or have an established
partnership with an organization based in Salem.
• Programs that activate unexpected or underutilized canvases and performance spaces within
the city of Salem.
• Applicants who reside, work, or have an established partnership with an organization or
venue based in Salem Programs that take place in Salem or benefit the residents of Salem.
• Programs that celebrate and promote the diversity of our community.
• Programs that are educational and accessible for the community, regardless of age or ability.
• In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review
criteria:
• How well the program meets our local priorities
• Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
• Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community's underserved populations
• Demonstrated planning (i.e. the ability to complete the project within the cycle year)
• Financial need
Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Salem Cultural Council
Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 7:00pm
Held via Remote Participation
Important Announcement
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on
the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission
will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the
general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or
requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-
person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure
that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the
event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or
video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the
meeting.
Remote Participation Instructions:
Public participation for the Salem Public Art Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25,
2020 at 7:00pm will be conducted via a free remote participation platform called Zoom.
The City of Salem strongly encourages any parties who wish to participate in this meeting to
download and familiarize themselves with Zoom prior to the meeting.
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when called upon during the open public comment portion of the meeting. When the time comes,
the Commission Chair or Staff Member will announce that the floor is now open for public comment.
If accessing the meeting using a computer or other smart device and you wish to make a comment,
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Those participating by dialing in from their phones my also utilize the “Raise Hand’ feature of this
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More detailed instructions for asking questions and other meeting protocols are available at
https://www.salem.com/salem-cultural-council and will be reviewed at the start of the meeting.
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 7:00pm
1. Roll Call
2. Approve prior meeting minutes
3. Welcome new council member
4. Janet Schwartz-updated proposal
5. Theme for 2021 Grant Cycle
6. 2021 Priorities
7. Other business
8. Adjourn
Contacts:
John Dobroski and Jess Conger-Henry, Council Co-Chairs
SalemCulturalCouncil@Salem.com
Julie Barry, Council Staff Representative; Senior Planner of Arts & Culture
jbarry@salem.com
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an
assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services,
policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible and no less than 2
business days before the meeting, program, or event.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and
City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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