Briefing
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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