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Arts Commission approves Poet Laureate agreement and allocates up to $7,000 for utility box art

JolietJun 19, 20243 min read

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At the June 19, 2024 Arts Commission meeting the group approved minutes from May 15; approved a 2024–2026 Poet Laureate agreement; authorized up to $7,000 in FY2024 IAC grant funds for a City Center Partnership utility box decoration project; and authorized applying for FY2025 IAC General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts grants. Commissioners received updates on multiple sculpture projects and discussed potential 2025 arts initiatives.

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Approved Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2024 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7385).
Approved Draft Poet Laureate Agreement for 2024–2026 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7452); prospective Poet Laureate identified as Uxmar Torres (as stated in meeting).
Approved allocation of up to $7,000 of FY2024 IAC General Operating Support Grant funds to support the City Center Partnership Utility Box Decoration Project (TMP-7451).
Authorized the City to apply for the FY2025 IAC General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant.

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