General Information

Government Type

Municipality

Entity

Pleasant Grove

Public Body

Arts Commission

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Pleasant Grove Arts Commission

Notice Tags

Community, Culture, Arts

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

January 11, 2025 05:30 PM

Description/Agenda

Pleasant Grove Arts Commission Agenda January 11, 2025 Annual Planning Meeting Mission Facilitate artistic opportunities within our community. Vision Become the arts center of Utah County. Values Learning, Influence, Quality Programming, Enjoyment Icebreaker What is something that inspires awe or wonder in you? Nature, community, the moment something clicks, animals, snow, sunsets, the act of creation, people who do hard things, magnitude of trees and mountains, sense of curiosity Conversation Make An Impact - Inspirational Video Stop thinking and you will be happy [Malcolm in the Middle 5x21 Reese Joins The Army 1] How have the arts impacted your life? Belonging, Skills, confidence, ability to create, community, purpose, try new things, being involved, critical thinking, being whoever you want Why do we need arts programs in Pleasant Grove, Utah? People love them! We need to balance out athletics, belonging, inclusion, a chance to fill bucket list, try something new, understand resources of community, creating community, building connections, get people out of their comfort zone, tangible creation vs technology, helps us understand our history, preserves our culture brian.fogelberg@gmail.com film a video about why arts in PG- share the powerful message Professional Arts Centers Ruth Kirk Baxter backlinks with Ruth website ad PG Arts website, share resources Display strawberry days winners? Kirk Baxter and Laura Baxter connect with Cindy and Heidi as Ruth liaison New stained glass shop Emma add in dance groups to artist list Programs Open Mic Night Up in the air Need tech intern or more support Songwriter Competition Biggest challenge is sponsored prizes Look at budget to see if we can compensate sound techs Concerts in the Park June 1st All hands at Rec Center Openings: - July 27 & Aug 3 brady@edisonaudio.com outreach Taste of the Arts Feb April July October November Tina and Stacy get back with details in the next 2 weeks Creative Collab Lecture series on art and creativity, brian.fogelberg@gmail.com to update Artist of the Month Put a pin in this for now Strawberry Days art contest Jun 14-21 Separate amateur and professional categories Potentially look at Ruth for further displays Events Trick-or-treat on Main Variety show, would need lighting Include table kit,- Emma to finalize kit Christmas tree lighting No Summerbration Strawberry days Influence Chalk Art Contest Run by PG Cares Heritage festival - Sep 9 175th year Melodrama for arts commission (comedy, fun history) Baxters are on it Viking days Baldr photo contest Supporting Pleasant Grove Orchestra Utah Children's Choir 40th year Finding venues is very difficult Big concert is May 3rd - Flowers for Kay, Melody, Heidi American Heritage PG Players Budget vote $1k for lights Communication Brady will take lead on the website and calendar Mandi swag bags for volunteers Facebook Group Page Instagram Reels City Newsletter Email newsletter Email Update contact lists Website (added by Brady) Calendar plgrove.org/arts Calendar Roles/Responsibilities Need new secretary

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

*NOTE: If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify Leisure Services Director Deon Giles, 801-785-5045, forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting and we will try to provide whatever assistance may be required.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

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Other Information

The Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month, as needed, except for Dec. when no meeting will be held. The meetings starts at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

70 South 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
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Contact Name

Deon Giles

Contact Email

dgiles@pgcity.org

Contact Phone

801-785-5045

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

October 07, 2026 09:41 AM

Notice Last Edited On

October 07, 2026 09:41 AM

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