Illinois Valley Times

City of Ottawa Arts Committee met Oct. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Attendees: 

Amanda Weygand 

Anna Wright 

Ryan Searle 

Ryan Wotherspoon 

Annette Barr 

Susan Burton 

Alaina Iverson 

Absent: 

Jocelyn Campbell 

Brought to order at 10:05 AM. 

Minutes 

Moved by Annette Barr, second by Anna Wright, to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/2/23. All ayes. Motion passed. 

New Business 

Secretary Appointment: 

Appointed Anna Wright to secretary of Art Committee 

Moved by Amanda Weygand, second by Ryan Searle, to approve the appointment of Anna Wright to  secretary on 10/16/23. 

All ayes. Motion passed. 

Chris Kringle 

Need a space for artist pop-up market. 

Committee members will reach out to various contacts to inquire about obtaining a space for the  four weekends of the market/

Will need liability and contract agreement for artists. 

The committee will appoint an event coordinator for the market. 

This person will be responsible for assigning the artists through the application process. Once the space is identified, the committee will propose a budget for the event. Need an email for Art Committee to use for Chris Kringle applications. 

Wine & Art Walk will be having its 8th year. 

If the organizers no longer do event, the arts council would consider absorbing this event and  the funds that the event has raised over the previous 7 and upcoming 8th year. 

Community Outreach: 

The Arts Committee is looking to create a Christmas Tree for the upcoming Chris Kringle Market. 

Will need a public space for the tree. 

Asking for donations from the public for soda bottles. 

Will be sending a press release separately to ask the city to assist in donations. Discussion: 

Committee Needs:  

Logo 

Mission 

Objective 

Goals 

Create a calendar of events for 2024. 

Adjournment: 

Moved by Annette Barr, second by Ryan Wotherspoon, to adjourn at 11:06.  

All ayes. Motion passed. 

https://cityofottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/Government/Boards_Commissions/Arts_Comm/2023_Minutes/Art-Committee-Minutes-10.16.23.pdf