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2021-03-10 Arts Inclusivity Meridian Subcommittee ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Room A, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/846162517 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 846-162-517 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE __x___ Tom Vannucci, Chair __x___ Natalie Schofield __x___ Jessica Peters _____ Leslie Mauldin APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from February 10, 2021 J. Peters made motion to adopt, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion with Possible Revision of the Proposed Manifesto T. Vannucci opened discussion about our manifesto. What is our primary purpose? Educate and discover what is out there. We discussed changing out meetings from monthly to quarterly eventually. What are our measurable goals? The more we reach out, the more engagement we have and that can equal more representation. REPORTS 3. Update: Potential Consultant Availability and/or Cost Reach out to TVTC about an anti-racism consult. A. Belnap mentioned reaching out to Karen Bubb, Boise's cultural planner. NEXT MEETING - April 7, 2021 ADJOURNMENT N. Schofield made motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Peters All ayes Meeting adjourned at 5:59pm To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Room A, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/846162517 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 846-162-517 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ Tom Vannucci, Chair _____ Natalie Schofield _____ Jessica Peters _____ Leslie Mauldin APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from February 10, 2021 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion with Possible Revision of the Proposed Manifesto REPORTS 3. Update: Potential Consultant Availability and/or Cost NEXT MEETING - April 7, 2021 1 ADJOURNMENT 2 ARTS DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Room A and B, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/957727677 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 957-727-677 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x____ Tom Vannucci, Chair _x____ Jessica Peters _x____ Natalie Schofield _x____ Leslie Mauldin APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from Subcommittee Meeting on January 11, 2021 J. Peters made motion to approve minutes, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes 2. Appoint Subcommittee Member to Record Minutes for Subcommittee Meetings N. Schofield volunteered to take minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Continue Discussion Regarding the Purpose of the Subcommittee with Resources T. Vannucci referenced the video from the packet and the McArthur foundation and suggested that the Subcommittee focus on inclusivity, not just diversity along with the phrase, "When we do not actively include, we actively exclude." The Subcommittee discussed their purpose moving forward and agreed to rename the Subcommittee “AIM” Arts Inclusivity Meridian after brainstorming a few other names. 3 Item 1. J. Peters brought up the difference between equity and equality and how equity can be more beneficial with reference to image below. 4. Review Equity/Diversity Consultant Availability and Cost J. Peters suggested reaching out to the Idaho Empathy Network. T. Vannucci will send an email. 5. Create Actionable Goals for the Subcommittee and Commission T. Vannucci will prepare a mission of sorts for next meeting to discuss. ACTION ITEMS 6. Generate New Name for the Subcommittee L. Mauldin made a motion to approve the name Arts Inclusivity Merdian (AIM) for the Subcommittee, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes NEXT MEETING - MONTH XX, 202X 7. Determine Regular Monthly Meeting Time The Subcommittee agreed to meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm. ADJOURNMENT L. Mauldin made motion to adjourn, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes 4 Item 1. ARTS INCLUSIVITY MERIDIAN – AIM “When we do not actively include, we actively exclude.” - Dr. Liza A. Talusan, Ph.D. CULTURAL CONSUMER - Wikipedia 2019 A cultural consumer describes a person who avidly consumes art, books, music, theatre, dance and live cultural events within a society. This new type of consumer values creativity, design and the power of personal values. These consumers will look toward companies that can "present an offering that solves a problem, does some good, and delivers aesthetically. They also look for products that engage the senses as a way to discern truth. In other words, they believe what they can experience. Authenticity is paramount, and stories and images are powerful means for communicating messages. Although cultural consumers may have once represented a small segment of the population, this group is rapidly expanding through access to technology and the Internet. Recent research indicates that these consumers are connected, active in their communities, and creative. Additionally, they aspire to be viewed as thinking, expressive human beings rather than mass market targets. MANIFESTO • AIM WILL target the cultural consumer. No cultural consumer should ever feel marginalized or excluded, therefore, AIM WILL: 1. FOSTER a. Unity through inclusion 2. INSURE a. Attention to non-homogenization through the supplier, producer, consumer chain b. A shared experience for ALL participants, residents AND visitors c. 3. MONITOR a. Meridian Arts Commission’s equality, equity and justice 4. MOTIVATE a. Meridian’s cultural consumers 5 Item 2.