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Home My WebLink About2023-07-19 - Minutes - Fayetteville Arts Council July 19 ,2023 6:00 pm In person: 113 Mountain Street, Room 111 or via Zoom Members In attendance: Arts Council Chair Abby Hollis, Working Artist 06/30/25, Jessica DeBari Citizen -at-Large 06/30/24;Chloe Bell, Arts and Culture Citizen -at Large 06/30/25; Lara Hightower, Arts and Culture Citizen-at-Large 06/30/25; Robert Stafford, Working Artist 06/30/25; Abigail Hill, Working Artist 06/30/26; Lakeisha Edwards, Arts and Culture Citizen-at-Large 06/30/26 Absent: Emily Miller, Working Artist 06/30/24; City Staff: Joanna Sheehan Bell, Arts and Culture Director – Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Guests present: Jeremy Navarrette , Artist Meeting Minutes 1. Call to Order: 6:01 by Abby Hollis Abby Hollis called the meeting to order. She introduced Abigail Hill and Lakeisha Edwards the newest arts council members who will serve until 2026. Abby Hollis also announced her resignation which will be effective at the end of this meeting. 2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes: Chloe Bell motioned to approve the agenda with the addition of our newest members being added to it. Bob Stafford seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Bob Stafford motioned to approve the minutes from May 17 and June 21 st. Jessica DeBari seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Regarding the vacancy of chair, Bob Stafford motioned that Chloe Bell assume the chair role as current vice chair until the next election in January. I n her absence the longest serving arts council member will chair the meeting. Jessica DeBari seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Joanna Bell shared that the council member seat vacated by Sonia Harvey will be vacant until the special election in November, when Mayor will ask someone to serve. 3. Project Reviews: a. And1 Paint the Court design review (6:15) There was significant discussion about the proposed art for the Walker Park 2 Basketball court. The consensus was that the And1 logo was too large as presented. Artists Jeremy Navarrette welcomed the feedback. The council agreed to see revised designs and reconsider final at a special meeting on 7/26 held via zoom. Timelines were discussed an din order for Jeremy to keep to the timeline, Abby Hollis motioned to approve the color schemes today and reserve final art approval till the revisions could be made. Jessica DeBari seconded and the motion passed unanimously. b. Gulley Park Playground Project Art Integration —Ted Jack (6:25) Ted Jack updated the arts council on some planned improvements to Gulley park that will have an artistic element. The arts council was appreciative of the update. 4. Proposal Review/Discussion: a. Ballet Arkansas and SONA proposal—Joanna Bell (6:30) SONA and Ballet Arkansas have submitted a proposal for a public program next year. After significant discussion Jessica DeBari suggested we consider a formal time of year to call for proposals of this kind. Abby Hollis suggested that Joanna Bell develop a proposal for the next meeting of what this might look li ke. b. 2024 Planning Discussion—Abby Hollis (6:40) There was a discussion of budget planning and the Capital Improvement Plan. The council suggested that the staff look into what a registered artist roster for the city would look like. 5. 2023 Work Plan Report—Joanna Bell (7:00) 6. Staff reported on the many art activations that are coming up for July and August. Reporting that the Community Art Wall, the mini-rfp for the Wilson Hub Building, and a mural for the YRCC to finish out the work plan. Staff also reported we may be able to make some additional selections based on budget. There was also some discussion on the arts and culture planning process and the next steps which will happen after the rfp closes on 8/16. 7. Notes from the Field/Opportunities/Curre nt Calls for Artists (7:15) Jessica DeBari shared that the Music on the Mountain Festival is happening this month and also will have a 100-year carnival on August 5. Chloe Bell also shared how much the 8. Other business and public comment (7:25) Abby Hollis expressed her thanks to the council and shared how much she will miss this work and expressed how much she will be cheering the council on from her new home. 9. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned 7:39 pm.