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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2025 - Meeting Minutes SALT LAKE CITY A IN October 15th, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING (Anchor location: 54 Finch Lane Gallery)5:30— 7:00 P.M. https://uso2web.zoom.us/i/8735 i967257?pwd=TmsK24oOYIBAQQNGHzgPNDhpWAdChX.1 ATTENDANCE: Board Members in Attendance: • Matthew Coles • Kathy Davis • Cuauhtemoc"C-moc" Sandoval • Denise Begue • Anthony Wright • Eugenie Hero Jaffe • Sabrina Martinez • Nick Pedersen • Ryan Canter • Matthew Coles • Hannah Nielsen • Pablo Cruz-Ayala Board Members in Attendance Online: • Ignacio Rosenberg • Caitlin Tursic Board Members Excused: • Travis English • Lana Taylor • Jeff Driggs Board Members Not In Attendance, Unexcused: • Gabriella Huggins Council/City Staff/Public in Attendance: • Felicia Baca,Arts Council Executive Director • Laurel Cannon Alder,Arts Council Deputy Director • Lindsey Day,Art Council Office Facilitator • Susan Campbell,Community Investment and Development Manager • Sylvia Richards, Public Policy Analyst • Chris Jensen,Executive Director, Salt Lake Art Museum MINUTES: Call to Order and Welcome Guests • Mr.Coles called the meeting to order, and Ms. Baca introduced Chris Jensen from the Salt Lake Art Museum. Mission Moment(Future events&SLC worthy recognition) • The board discussed the latest arts&culture events they have attended around the city and look forward to attending in the future. Some events that were mentioned included the reopening of Seven Canyons Refuge, the Ballpark mural celebration, SLC Design Week, Some Like It Hot and The Shining,Ballet Hispanico,the 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. SALT LAKE CITY ARTI S Allies Gala,Trevor Dahl's mural,the indigenous market at the Natural History Museum,and the Bollywood Abravanel Hall performance. Approve Board Meeting Minutes • Ms.Tursic motioned to approve the board minutes. Ms. Martinez seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Management Guest Speaker-Chris Jensen on the Salt Lake Art Museum • Mr.Jensen provided an overview of the history,vision, and anticipated programming and exhibitions of the new Salt Lake Art Museum. • The museum is housed in the historic B'nai Israel Temple and was founded by Dr. Micah Christensen. • The plan is to open in May 2026,but the space is currently being used for pop-up events, such as their Utah Master Series. • The vision is anchored in uplifting Salt Lake Artists and artists with a connection to Utah across various mediums. General Program Management Updates • Ms. Baca provided updates across various Council programs and events.This included highlighting the great work the team is doing on the Council's social media platforms. • Ms. Baca noted the success of the recent Public Art ioi event,which drew approximately 5o attendees. • Ms. Baca noted that two employees of the Blocks will be moving on to new opportunities, so those open roles will soon be posted, and they represent an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals in the community. • Ms. Baca played the clip from PBS Newshour that highlighted all the great work the team has been doing with Wake the Great Salt Lake. • Ms. Cannon Alder led a brainstorming exercise for the board to come up with ideas,feedback, and funding connections for the 4oth anniversary of Living Traditions. Budget/Financial • Ms.Tursic provided an overview of the September financials.Activity of note included recognizing ticket sales revenue from S&S Presents related to Twilight,permitting costs for Living Traditions, and a deposit for fabrication costs pertaining to our signature Wake the Great Salt Lake commission.No concerns were noted. • It was noted that the yearly audit is in progress,with the intention to present it to the board in December. Board Work • Ms. Baca provided a brief overview of the results of the annual board survey. It was noted that overall, there was an increase in scores across the categories. Based on the results,there will be an effort to ensure there is a clearer articulation of the connection between programs/initiatives and the strategic plan, as well as noting where board work starts/ends. • It was discussed that the approach to reviewing grants is also still being finessed. • Lastly, it was noted that the board is welcome to raise issues related to the arts as they pertain to larger community/city happenings.That will allow us to discuss and identify ways that the Arts Council can be a part of the conversation as the city continues to change/evolve. Public Comment • No public comments were given. 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. SALT LAKE CITY ARTI S Other Business • It was noted that Mr. Pedersen still needed to be formally approved to sit on the Conservancy committee. Ms. Davis motioned to end the meeting, and Ms.Nielsen seconded. The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned. 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.