Salem Cultural Council
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · July 26, 2022
Minutes
Salem Cultural Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
1. Roll Call
Councilors present: Robin Panzer, Sam Lim, Melissa Stockbridge, Matthew Malone, John
Dobroski, Matthew Cornell
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
Unable to vote, meeting minutes not posted online
3. Discuss Treasurer Position
Chair presented what the position does and asked Councilors who might be interested
to let us know in our August meeting
4. Upcoming Events the Council Funded
Chair encourages Councilors to continue to attend these events
5. 2023 Theme and Priorities-Need to be Posted in August
After much discussion around what types of projects we would like to see in 2023, the
council decided on a theme and priorities for next year. Emphasis was placed on having
applicants who want to create large, impactful work. Priorities are below:
2023 Grant Priorities
Theme: Connecting Salem to its Vast History
The Council encourages applicants who would like to create a large permanent, semi-
permanent, or enduring project that fits the theme to apply. We will consider
committing a significant share or the majority of our funds to this type of project.
• 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.
• 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
Chair called for a vote by roll call, unanimously approved
6. Remote/In Person Meetings Pushed to September
Chair explained how in-in person and hybrid meeting would be our only options starting
in September and that a quorum must be present on-site even for a hybrid meeting.
7. 2023 Grantee Party
On hold until MCC allots the Council 2023 grant money
8. Any Additional Business
Councilor Panzer presented the new SCC website and design, which looked great, we
will now update the links on social media and the City page.
9. Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM
Agenda
NOTICE OF
Salem Cultural Council
Tuesday, July 26, 2022,
7:00 pm
Held via Remote Participation
Important Announcement
In accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, and as amended by Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022,
this meeting of the Salem Public Art Commission will be conducted via remote participation. 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 below.
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.
Recordings and Presentation materials, if any, can be accessed using the Salem Public Art Commission
website using the following link and clicking on the date for the meeting you wish to view
(https://www.salem.com/node/3751/agenda/2021).
Remote Participation Instructions:
Public participation for the Salem Cultural Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 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.
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the
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when called upon during the open public comment portion of the meeting. When the time comes,
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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, July 26, 2022
1. Roll Call
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Vote
3. Discuss Treasurer Position
4. Upcoming Events the Council Funded
5. 2023 Theme and Priorities-Need to be Posted in August
6. Remote/In Person Meetings Pushed to September
7. 2023 Grantee Party
8. Any Additional Business
9. Adjourn
Contacts:
John Dobroski, Council Chair
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
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City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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