City of Crest Hill Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee met Sept. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the subcommission:
ROLL CALL
Also in attendance: Jim Hock, Interim City Manager
Present Chairperson Eryn Blaser, Erick Deshaun Dorris, and Crystal Malone
Absent Roxianna Fuqua
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Erick Deshaun Dorris, seconded by Crystal Malone, to approve the Funding Subcommittee Minutes from 08/12/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris, and Malone
Absent: Fuqua
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
FOCUS AREAS OF REVIEW
The Funding Subcommittee reviewed over the Arts Commission’s three focus areas for subcommittees to think about and consider when meeting and discussing feature ideas and plans to bring forward to the Arts Commission.
The Funding Subcommittee reviewed over the Arts Commission’s three focus areas for subcommittees to think about and consider when meeting and discussing feature ideas and plans to bring forward to the Arts Commission.
Response to the COVID19 crisis and recovery through December 2021
Consideration of long-term social distancing guidelines for local artists, creative institutions, businesses and local arts-participants through December 2021
Addressing equity and social justice through December 2021
NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Opportunities and Deadlines
Subcommittee discussed and looked at different grant opportunities that will be taking place in 2021. We looked at deadlines, support, and materials, and information that is needed for each of this possible grant opportunities. Some discussion about the possibilities of what the grants maybe able to support was discussed.
Subcommittee discussed and looked at different grant opportunities that will be taking place in 2021. We looked at deadlines, support, and materials, and information that is needed for each of this possible grant opportunities. Some discussion about the possibilities of what the grants maybe able to support was discussed.
Campaign, scholarship, and/or fund in honor of related work
Subcommittee discussed possibility of having a Champaign to bring back some people who grew up in Joliet and are now maybe still presently living here or away and are doing great work within the Arts. Discussions of an idea of a walk of fame. This would be an idea of Joliet Artists histories. The subcommittee discussed the importance of partnerships to create opportunities and connections within the community. There was discussion about an awards ceremony/event to honor these people. The subcommittee discussed some possibilities where funds from this ceremony could support a scholarship or find in honor of related work. Subcommittee discussed possibility of having a Champaign to bring back some people who grew up in Joliet and are now maybe still presently living here or away and are doing great work within the Arts. Discussions of an idea of a walk of fame. This would be an idea of Joliet Artists histories. The subcommittee discussed the importance of partnerships to create opportunities and connections within the community. There was discussion about an awards ceremony/event to honor these people. The subcommittee discussed some possibilities where funds from this ceremony could support a scholarship or find in honor of related work.
Technology resources
Subcommittee discussed future possibilities of how we would be able to promote and show events, support, and data or information to support the Local Arts Community.
Subcommittee discussed future possibilities of how we would be able to promote and show events, support, and data or information to support the Local Arts Community.
Walk of Fame
Subcommittee discussed the ideas of a walk of fame for the campaign and honoring people who have/are contributing to the artistic community. Thinking about places and spaces for this walk to of fame to take place.
Subcommittee discussed the ideas of a walk of fame for the campaign and honoring people who have/are contributing to the artistic community. Thinking about places and spaces for this walk to of fame to take place.
Partnerships that can foster funding opportunities
Subcommittee discussed several different partnerships with local places within the city. How we reach out and make these partnerships and next steps will need to be determined.
Subcommittee discussed several different partnerships with local places within the city. How we reach out and make these partnerships and next steps will need to be determined.
REVIEW TIMELINE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Arts Commission (September and October)
Two more Arts Commission meetings before presenting to the City Council. Subcommittee discussed what steps are need to have prepared for this presentation.
Two more Arts Commission meetings before presenting to the City Council. Subcommittee discussed what steps are need to have prepared for this presentation.
City Council (October 2020)
Presentation to the City Council is October 19th. Presentation to the City Council is October 19th.
Planning for future Funding Subcommittee meetings
Subcommittee members came to a consensus to meet on Wednesday October 7th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Subcommittee members came to a consensus to meet on Wednesday October 7th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members
Subcommittee discussed recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None None.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Crystal Malone, seconded by Erick Deshaun Dorris, to adjourn the September 9, 2020 meeting of the Funding Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris, and Malone
Absent: Fuqua
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