City of Joliet Arts Commission Funding Subcommittee met Aug. 5.
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 Malone, seconded by Dorris, that the July 13, 2021 minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
REVIEWING PAST AND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Update
The subcommittee discussed the updates on the grant that was applied for back in the spring, no further updates at this time. The subcommittee discussed other grant opportunities and doing more research.
CCP in conjunction with the Arts Commission Project Updates
The subcommittee discussed project updates and where the project is currently. The subcommittee discussed the event that took place for the unveiling of the sculptures, the art work, raffle, partnerships, and the future plans. The subcommittee discussed the importance of sharing out more information about the artists, art works, and the importance and purpose for the raffle.
FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2021 Raffle
The subcommittee discussed the importance of sharing out more information about the artists, art works, and the importance and purpose for the raffle.
Partnerships/Collaborations
The subcommittee discussed reconnecting on opportunities with health and arts. The subcommittee discussed collaborations with the Will County Health Department and local artists. The subcommittee discussed possible connections and starting some conversations on these possible collaborations.
Art Walk
The subcommittee discussed taking more time to plan for this type of event due to needing more time and the COVID-19. The subcommittee discussed possibly looking to the spring or summer time of 2022, but to start working on plan now.
Other Ideas
The subcommittee discussed the ARP Funds
REVIEW TIMELINE FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Planning for future Funding Subcommittee Meetings
The subcommittee discussed having the next meeting on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021.
Non-Voting Members
The subcommittee discussed possible individuals to reach out to.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Malone, that the August 5, 2021 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.
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