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FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING MINUTES
Fayetteville Arts Council
September 20, 2023
6:00 pm
Hybrid: City Hall 113 Mountain Street, Room 111
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Members: City Council Member (Vacant), Arts Council Chair, Chloe Bell, Arts and Culture
Citizen -at Large 06/30/25, Jessica DeBari Citizen -at -Large 06/30/24; Lara Hightower, Arts and
Culture Citizen -at -Large 06/30/25; Robert Stafford, Working Artist 06/30/25; Emily Miller,
Working Artist 06/30/24; Abigail Hill, Working Artist 06/30/26; Lakeisha Edwards, Arts and
Culture Citizen -at -Large 06/30/26; Mary Sue Price, Working Artist 06/30/25
City Staff: Staff Liaison, Joanna Sheehan Bell, Arts and Culture Director — Parks, Natural
Resources and Cultural Affairs
Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order and Roll Call (6:00 PM)
• Called to order by Chloe Bell.
• Roll call completed: Present - Chloe Bell, Jessica DeBari, Bob Stafford, Emily Miller,
Lakesha Edwards; Absent - LR Hightower, Abigail Hill.
2. Approval of Meeting Agenda (6:02 PM)
• Agenda reviewed motion to approve by Chloe Bell and seconded by Emily Miller.
The motion was approved unanimously.
3. Approval of the August 16 Minutes (6:04 PM)
• Discussion and motion to approve August 16 minutes made by Jessica DeBari
and seconded. Unanimous approval.
4. Proposal Reviews/Discussion:
• Arts and Culture Plan Update / Cultural Brief —Joanna Bell (6:05 PM)
• Joanna Bell presented the Cultural Brief, created in partnership with
CACHE and the Municipal Arts Alliance. She discussed the ongoing
consultant interview process and sought feedback on the preliminary data.
• Fay Jones Sculpture Update —Bob Stafford (6:20 PM)
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
• Bob Stafford updated on site visits for the Fay Jones sculpture with
architect David McKee. Discussed potential locations and the formation of
a Friends of Fay Jones organization for funding.
• Annual Proposal Review Update —Chloe Bell (6:25 PM)
• Chloe Bell confirmed the draft is unchanged and will be updated on the
website for community partner responses.
5. Work Plan Report —Joanna Bell (6:30 PM)
• Work Plan Updates:
• Joanna Bell suggested a special meeting to review proposals for the
Wilson Park hub building.
• 2023 Budget Projections:
• Bell presented an opportunity for a light projection pilot project on a
parking garage wall, considering budget room for a temporary display
during the holiday season.
6. Notes from the Field/Opportunities/Current Calls for Artists (6:45 PM)
• Various opportunities discussed, including:
• Artist INC meetings across the state courtesy of MAAA.
• Arts Links conference in Little Rock with Arkansas Arts Council.
• Fiber Fest juried contest and vending at Ozark Folkways.
• Falltoberfest to support maker vendors thanks to Downtown Fayetteville.
• Table registration is open for Death Ray Expo at Mount Sequoia.
• Trick or Treat on the Trail event registration is open for candy stations.
• Haunted Oaks party with Donna Mulholland featuring musicians and
candy for kids.
7. Other Business and Public Comment (6:55 PM)
• No public comments or additional business discussed.
8. Adjournment
• Meeting adjourned efficiently.
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