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Arts Commission

Every published summary we have tied to Arts Commission in Joliet, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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Joliet

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May 12, 2026

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Arts Commission reviews Unity Dome final design; implementation timeline and logistics discussed

On December 10, 2025 the City of Joliet Arts Commission met in Council Chambers. Artist Sijia Chen presented the final Unity Dome design (via Teams), summarizing community outreach influences and design elements. Commissioners discussed next steps (structural and mechanical engineering, fabrication), transport and on-site assembly, lighting (to be installed by the city), an informational plaque, and a targeted completion date of May. Approval of prior minutes was tabled and the meeting was adjourned.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2024

Arts Commission pursues Asphalt Art grant; advances Public Art Policy draft and mural planning

The City of Joliet Arts Commission met November 20, 2024. Commissioners approved the October 2, 2024 minutes, discussed advancing a Public Art Policy draft for staff and legal review, reviewed a $20,450 Illinois Arts Council operating grant award, planned Poet Laureate programming, and voted to pursue the 2025 Asphalt Art Initiative grant with Cornerstone Services. Staff follow-ups include circulating the policy draft for review, identifying 2–3 priority mural locations, preparing an RFP for mural work in spring, and reporting potential 2025 expenditures at the next meeting.

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Arts Commission

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Arts Commission reviews Unity Dome final design; implementation timeline and logistics discussed

Arts Commission pursues Asphalt Art grant; advances Public Art Policy draft and mural planning

Arts Commission (Joliet) — Aug 21, 2024: sculpture finalists recommended; utility-box designs approved; 2025 arts priorities set

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

Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (Feb 21, 2024): City Square Sculpture RFP, Poet Laureate RFQ, subcommittee appointments

Arts Commission recommends mural report, approves grant application and 2024 schedule

Arts Commission meeting summary — July 19, 2023

Arts Commission approves revised bylaws, appoints subcommittee members, and reviews proposed mural

Arts Commission reviews 2023 goals, provides City Square design input, and discusses grants

City of Joliet Arts Commission elects officers, receives grants update, and discusses committee work

Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (February 15, 2023)

Arts Commission meeting — introductions, committee organization, recruitment and arts policy discussion (Jan 18, 2023)

Arts Commission meeting — subcommittees report on fundraising, website, and virtual school arts program