MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Julie Pouliotte called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Julie Pouliotte, Chairwoman; Doretha Hair Truesdell, Vice-Chair; Ipyana Abayomi; Renee Morgan; Lisa Kessler; Nicola Angelos
- Staff Present:
- Audria Moore, Special Projects Coordinator; Lisa Gittens, Deputy City Clerk
3.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please sign the sign-up sheet in order to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please sign the sign-up sheet in order to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
Leslie Owens
Crystal Perez
Crystal Perez
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Highwaymen Festival Post Event Report:
The Highwaymen Festival report was presented to the Committee by Kimberlee Henton, Reporting and Grants Specialist. A total of $18,976.74 was spent out of the $20,000.00 allocated from the Arts in Public Places Fund. The event was an overall success.
b.
Arts and Culture Advisory Board Networking:
Chairwoman Julie Pouliotte commented on coordinating with the FPRA, Planning Board, Public Works, and other departments to further Arts in Public Places.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
New Board Member "At Large" Selection Update:
Another call has been made for new board members, as there are currently two open positions. Nominations can be made by the board. The recent call only received one application from an individual with an administrative background. The applicants from the first call were discussed and will be contacted to determine their interest.
b.
Zora Festival Sponsorship Request Update:
A sponsorship packet for the Zora Festival was submitted to the commission, which included a detailed allocation of funds alongside the associated reporting requirements. The commission approved both the funding distribution and the reporting criteria. The allocated funds have been disbursed, accompanied by a list of the reporting requirements to be fulfilled post-festival. A comprehensive report, including all paid receipts, is anticipated following the conclusion of the event.
c.
Highwaymen Mural Update:
On February 19, the city placed an advertisement in the Café seeking bids for the Highwaymen Mural. This resulted in approximately 90 proposals from interested artists. Audria Moore, Special Projects Coordinator, will compile a shortlist of these proposals for discussion at the next meeting. During the meeting, board members will evaluate the proposals based on specific criteria.
d.
Arts In Public Places Fund Update:
The response from the City Attorney’s office regarding the Approved Use of the Art in Public Places Trust Fund and the ordinance was distributed.
7.
BOARD AND STAFF DISCUSSION
Nicola Angelos presented a project proposal for a runway show along the waterfront, inviting artists and fashion designers from across the state to participate. This event has the potential to attract significant attention and draw visitors to our town, allowing us to showcase this beautiful gem on the Treasure Coast.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Julie Pouliotte adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
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