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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025--08-25 Livonia Arts Commission Meeting Agenda th Monday Aug. 25 2025 6:30pm I. Review/Approval of Minutes th  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 Accessibility Note: In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Livonia will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require assistance, please call (734) 466-2236 or email Clerk@Livonia.gov. 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.