City of Joliet Arts Commission Funding Subcommittee met June 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the subcommittee:
ROLL CALL
Present
Chairperson Eryn Blaser, Erick Deshaun Dorris and Crystal Malone
Absent Roxianna Fuqua, Lizbeth Aviles and Christina Bourne
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Malone, that the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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.
REVIEWING PAST AND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Update
Subcommittee discussed, reviewed, and researching other possible grant opportunities. The subcommittee discussed the American Rescue Plan Act funding and urging city council to pass an investment for the next four years for the for the relief and recovery of Joliet’s creative sector. The subcommittee discussed the importance and what the funds could support.
CCP in Conjunction with the Arts Commission Project
The subcommittee discussed the different elements, aspects, and future steps within The City Center Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Joliet Arts Commission call for artists and art work. The subcommittee discussed the timeline of where the project is currently, which artists are working on the creation of the art pieces.
FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2021 Grant Opportunities
The subcommittee discussed doing research and finding and figuring out other grant opportunities. Budget Forecasting
The subcommittee discussed possible future funding opportunities and doing research. Partnerships/Collaborations
The subcommittee discussed looking into opportunities with health and arts. The subcommittee discussed collaborations with the Will County Health Department and local artists.
JALA
The subcommittee discussed having an event that brings all the Arts in Joliet together. The subcommittee discussed theme ideas, bringing back and honoring artists from Joliet, sponsorships, and working with the community for this possible event. The subcommittee discussed planning and focusing on this event in 2022.
Art Walk
The subcommittee discussed a possible collaborative event that could create partnerships with local businesses, local organizations, and the Arts Commission. The subcommittee discussed ideas and logistics of this event as well as future planning
Other Ideas
None.
REVIEW TIMELINE FOR FUTURE ITEMS
The subcommittee discussed having the next Funding Subcommittee meeting on Thursday July 1st, 2021.
Planning for Future Funding Subcommittee Meetings
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
The subcommittee briefly revisited the raffle plan and reiterated the potential need for a special meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Malone, seconded by Dorris, that the June 10, 2021 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.
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