September 16, 2026
BOARD MEETING
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.
54 Finch Lane
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87351967257?pwd=TmsK24oOYIBAQQNGHzqPNDhpWAdChX.1
Passcode: 284280
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
a. Mission Moment (Future events & SLC worthy recognition)
2. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
a. August 2026 (Action) - Matthew Coles
3. Management
a. Program/Administrative Updates - Laurel Cannon Alder
b. Marketing & Communications presentation - Andrew Shaw
4. Budget/Financial
a. Review of Financials - Caitlin Tursic
5. Board
a. Board Survey Review - Laurel Cannon Alder
b. New Board Members needed
c. October Board Meeting - CANCELLED (alternative events proposed)
d. Save the Date: Holiday Party on November 18th
6. Public Comment
7. Other Business
* The Salt Lake City Arts Council Board reserves the right to act on any agenda items.
MISSION: To promote, present and support artists and arts organizations in order to facilitate the development of the
arts and expand awareness, access, and engagement.
CALENDAR
Events, Deadlines, & Other News:
Finch Lane Gallery:
Vicky Lowe (group exhibition) | Aurora Hughes Villa & Janimarie Lester DeRose. Exhibition opens September 14 through October 23. Opening Reception is Sept 18, 6-9 and Oct 16, 6-9.
Grants:
Project Support Grants, Round 2 opened Tuesday, September 15
Grant Reviewer Interest Form: we are always looking for grant reviewers if you have a friend who might be interested.
Performing Arts:
Twilight Concert Series: War on Drugs, October 1 at Gallivan
Public Arts:
Whale Fest: Hold the date to celebrate the new mural on Out of the Blue on October 3, 2:00-3:30 in the 9th and 9th business district
Ballpark Mural Scooter Tour, Thursday, October 8 from 5:00-6:30
Japantown Mural Celebration, Monday, October 19 , 5:00
North Temple Mural Celebration, Thursday, October 22 , time TBD
General:
Save the date, Thursday, October 22, for Salt Lake City's Boards & Commissions Recognition Event. You should have received an email invitation through Greenvelope.
Poet Laureate Announcement: Tune into RadioACTive for an interview with the Mayor and the Inaugural Poet Laureate on September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor's Artist Awards ceremony will be held at Finch Lane on Tuesday, October 13 (evening).
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The Historic Art Barn in Reservoir Park (1325 East 100 South) can be an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services.