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City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission met Sept. 23

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

The purpose of the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission is to:

1. Increase citizen access to the arts by providing leadership, advocacy, and the support for art that enriches the cultural vitality of our community.

2. Provide advice and work cooperatively with the city council to promote fine and cultural arts in the city.

3. Foster and promote an appreciation of fine arts within the city by enlisting and encouraging public and private agencies, as well asthe general public, to support art and cultural events within the city.

4. At the request of the City Council, review and make recommendations directly to the City Council for artworks for public buildings and public spaces.

5. Assist in creating and maintaining a city-wide arts and culture webpage on the city website that includes links to art-related organizations and individuals who advance art in the city.

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Agenda

IV. Public Comments

V. Approval of Minutes from August 2025

VI. New Business

Annual Report due Oct 15th 2025

VII. Old Business

City Art Exhibits update

Public Art Update

Arts Weekend June 19-21 2026 update

VIII. Commissioner Comments

IX. Adjournment

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09232025-2944