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Livonia Arts Commission Meeting Agenda
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Monday Aug. 25 2025 6:30pm
I. Review/Approval of Minutes
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From the Jul. 28 2025 Meeting
II. Treasurer’s Report
Review budget
III. Reports: Past, Present, and Future Events
Gallery –Patrice
City Hall Exhibits – Pam
Music From the Heart – Jim
Fine Arts Show - Grace
Kids Programs - Lindsay
Scholarships – Richard,
FOLA Updates –
Grants – Patrice
Dance Convention – Paul
Corn Roast -
IV. New/Ongoing Business
3 in one Series - Update
2026 Art project Brainstorm
Open
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Livonia x Embody Dance Conference – Monthly Project Update
Date: August 2025
Event Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Loca?on: Livonia Marrio?
Presented by: Livonia Arts Commission in collabora?on with Embody Dance Conference
Status: ON TRACK
????? Project Purpose
To provide free, high-quality dance training to dancers aged 13+ in the Livonia area by partnering with
the na?onal nonprofit Embody Dance Conference, making professional instruc?on accessible to all
regardless of financial background.
??? Key Accomplishments Since June
Master Task List: Created and shared; tracking all assignments, deadlines, and updates.
Alignment Mee?ng: Requested with Embody team to review and update tasks.
Marke?ng Campaign: Social media campaign officially kicked off on Sunday, August 10th.
Content Ready: All August posts pre-scheduled and published on ?me.
Registra?on: DanceBug link launched and shared with the Arts Commission; waitlist process
established for 125-a?endee cap.
???? Next Steps (August–September 2025)
1. Confirm Marrio? Booking – Elise at Marrio? coordina?ng; Haleyann to follow up by Aug 20.
2. Share W-9 Form – Haleyann to provide City of Livonia documenta?on by Aug 22.
3. Finalize Budget Breakdown – Paul and Haleyann to reconcile between Embody, LAC, and Hardies
funding by Aug 28.
4. Class Styles & Faculty Lineup – Embody to provide list by Aug 30; approval for marke?ng due
Sep 2.
5. Faculty Bios & Photos – Haleyann compiling, Paul to create shared Box folder; due Sep 5.
6. Finalize Event Descrip?on & Credit Language – Paul & Haleyann to lock by Sep 5.
7. Waitlist Process – Haleyann tracking registra?ons; in place by Sep 9.
????????? Open Ques?ons / Decisions
Studio Outreach: Managed primarily by Embody, with support from the Arts Commission.
Promo?onal Messaging: Already provided to Embody.
Community Engagement Add-ons: Decision not made to include panels or networking
sessions.
???? Strategic Notes
Strategic Impact: Master task list ensures accountability and transparency; cri?cal deadlines are
now visible across partners.
Equity Focus: Registra?on process (including waitlist) ensures fair access for community dancers.
Momentum Opportunity: Early social campaign and confirmed registra?on system posi?on the
event strongly for fall promo?on.