Arts and Culture Commission Meeting

April 14, 2020 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING URBANA ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION APPROVED DATE: April 14, 2020 TIME: 4:30 P.M PLACE: Online Zoom Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Modica, Barbara Hedlund, Jenelle Orcherton, Pat Samman, Angela Williams, Jared Miller, Courtney Becks, Gonzalo Pinilla MEMBERS ABSENT: None MEMBERS EXCUSED: None STAFF PRESENT: Brandon Boys, Economic Development Manager; Rachel Storm, Arts & Culture Coordinator; HeatherAnn Hicks-Layman, Program Specialist; Jason Liggett, UPTV Station Manager OTHERS PRESENT: Lisa Faye, Emily Knox, Emily McKown, Justin McAdara 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM The Urbana Arts and Culture Commission Chair (Samman) requested another member of the board act as chair for the duration of the meeting. Miller nominated Hedlund, Modica seconded. All were in favor and Hedlund accepted. The Urbana Arts and Culture Commission was called to order at 4:32 P.M by Hedlund. Hicks-Layman took roll and a quorum was declared present. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Miller moved to approve minutes from March 10, 2020, Modica seconded. With no changes, all were in favor and minutes were approved. 3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Presenter Lisa Faye was moved to present before the monthly Staff Report.  April 14, 2020 4. PUBLIC INPUT There was none. 5. PRESENTATIONS • 2019 Urbana Arts Grant, Final Report – Lisa Faye Faye presented a final report for Experimental Theatre Performance Laboratory for Young Theatre Practitioners, a requirement of their 2019 Urbana Arts Grant. • Staff Report – Rachel L Storm, Urbana Arts and Culture Coordinator Storm presented the monthly staff report: All Arts programs sponsored by the Arts and Culture program were cancelled through the end of May, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Storm presented a review of events that were held proceeding the Shelter in Place order. Storm also updated the Commission on progress with 2020 Urbana Arts Grants, as well as the communication happening with 2019 awardees who need extensions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. There are events happening virtually with collaborations between the Arts and Culture Program, Chambanamoms, Urbana Park District, Museum of the Grand Prairie, KOOP Adventure Play, the Poet Laureate, and CU Poetry. There have been major and repeating events postponed until further notice, including Culture Fest, Art at the Market, Young Artist’s Studio, and the Ribbon Cutting for 2020 Murals on Glass Selection. • 2019 Urbana Arts Grant, Final Report – Emily Knox Knox presented a final report for Heartland Makerfest, a requirement of their 2019 Urbana Arts Grant. • 2019 Urbana Arts Grant, Final Report – Emily McKown McKown presented a final report for It’s My Body, a requirement of their 2019 Urbana Arts Grant. • 2019 Urbana Arts Grant, Final Report – Justin McAdara Fuller presented a final report for CU Jazz Festival, a requirement of their 2019 Urbana Arts Grant.  April 14, 2020 • COVID-19 Impact on Urbana Arts and Culture Program Storm gave an update on what has been cancelled, and the plan for getting info out to the public about cancellations or upcoming virtual events, as well as community resources. Storm also updated the Commission on the possibility of pushing the Downtown Get Down into September. 6. NEW BUSINESS There was none. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. 8. ADJOURNMENT With no further business and no objection, Hedlund declared the meeting adjourned at 5:42 P.M. Submitted, HeatherAnn Hicks-Layman, Program Specialist