1. Roll Call (2 min) Spencer Lawson
2. ACTION Approve Minutes from October 1, 2024 Meeting (1 min) Spencer Lawson
3. Review of Public Comments
The Cultural Core Budget Committee accepts public comments in the following formats: Written comments may be submitted via email to merinda@downtownslc.org or to the Downtown SLC Presents offices, 201 South Main Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 no later than two hours prior to the meeting start time on the day of the meeting. Verbal comments of two minutes or less are accepted at the meeting.
4. Current Business
INTRODUCTION of Laurel Cannon Alder, new Deputy Director for the Salt Lake City Arts Council
TENTATIVE ACTION Vote for Board Chair and Vice Chair (10 min) Felicia Baca and Matt Castillo
Nominations and tentative votes
DISCUSSION Q2 FY25 Budget Review (10 min) Britney Helmers
Q1 Actuals to be reviewed
Review Q2 Budget
Presentations from The Blocks Partners with Recent Programs (40 Minutes) Various speakers
Dr. Emily Nicolosi - In Theory Art Studios (Glow at Gallivan)
Grace Lund - Fice Gallery (Fusion)
Russell Roots and Sophie Caliguiri - Utah Film Center (Utah Queer Film Festival)
Dallin Orr - Dallin Orr Art (Exhibitions on Main)
DISCUSSION Future Programming (20 min) Britney Helmers
Did these opportunities spark anything for the future?
Are these programs creating key impact?
Board to discuss the Criteria of Impact to be reported on
Examples: Attendance, Engagement on social, Barrier to entry (Beginner to Advanced)
Any ideas or thoughts on a re-allocation of how the budget is utilized?
Updates for the Board and the community (10 Minutes) Britney Helmers
Co-Create 2025 Released on October 1, 2024
Applications close January 31, 2025
Looking to build an advisory board to select partners
Exhibitions on Main
Applications Open on February 3, 2025 and close March 31, 2025
ACTION Pop-Up Art Galleries
Mill Art Consulting has decided to close their doors
The Blocks team is still interested in creating these and want to discuss the opportunities to move forward with the project
Working with Internet Properties and The Aster for space provided
Reallocation of Budget
Suggest $10,000 to go towards Frame by Frame (Sundance Film Festival Community Gathering)
Frame by Frame - Sundance Film Festival Gathering
February 1, 2024
Reallocation of budget
See Above
Other Art + Culture updates (5 min) Matt Castillo and Felicia Baca
6. Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7. Adjourn
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this meeting. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. This is an accessible facility. For questions, requests, or additional information, please contact Merinda Christensen at 801-989-4301 or merinda@downtownslc.org. In accordance with State Statute, one or more Committee Members may be connected via speakerphone. The Cultural Core Budget Committee reserves the right to take action on any agenda item.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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