ArtsPartners and ciCreative are having a follow up meeting to NEA Chair, Rocco Landesman's visit to Peoria, and his call for arts advocates in the area to become more unified. It would be great if those interested in the artist relocation idea were present and brought that to the discussion as well. Here's a note on the meeting that Doug Leunig wrote:
Art Works Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The One State Together in the Arts Conference
The One State Together in the Arts Conference is rapidly approaching and we invite each and every one of you to take part in this one of a kind experience at the Hotel Pere Marquette on June 1 and 2.
http://artsalliance.org/conference.shtml
Developing Downtown as a Key Economic Driver
Be a part of the change you wish to see in your community. Learn firsthand about the joys and challenges of developing a vision and strategy for revitalizing downtown through the arts, and hear from experienced developers and city officials how to navigate the ins and outs of transforming a downtown area into a thriving neighborhood for the arts and business.
Presenters
Pat Sullivan, Local Developer and Business Owner
Craig Hullinger, City of Peoria
Jim Richerson, Lakeview Museum
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Meeting Notes
Artist Relocation Program Meeting
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Economic Development - Fire Station 1 505 NE Monroe St
Sculpture Walk Program - Sioux Falls - Possible program for Peoria
The committee discussed the Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sculpture Walk Program with Jim Clark <Jim.Clark@xcelenergy.com> 605 366 1265. He helped initiate and develop on this program, and he is beginning a consulting program to try to expand the program. Jim would work with the volunteers to help them establish and run the program.
the program was largely created and staffed by volunteers. The City did provide the mounting blocks. Volunteers located sponsors, and raised funds by selling sculptures. The program brings lots of people into downtown Sioux Falls.
This is a very nice program where sculptors submit their work to the City. The City works with the sculptors to temporarily set the sculptures on the sidewalk in downtown. People come to see the sculptures. People can purchase the sculptures, and can also vote for their favorite sculpture, which the City then purchases and display permanently.
Michelle and Joe Richey and Craig Hullinger have visited the Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk, and it is a very nice asset and attraction to their the City. It might be a very good fit for us.
Clark noted that they are in their 6th year. They have decided to develop Alliance Partnerships (franchises) in selected progressive communities in different parts of the country. Peoria is one of those communities. They would help establish a Sculpture Walk type program for Peoria.
More info on the Sculpture Walk below
www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com
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more City of Peoria info at:
http://artistrelocation.blogspot.com/
http://www.peoriaed.blogspot.com/
Friday, December 5, 2008
HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
The City of Peoria, the State of Illinois, the Federal Government, and private agencies have numerous programs to help people buy their first home. A low and moderate income person or family could be eligible for down payment assistance of up to $20,000, a Federal tax credit of $7,500, a low interest loan, and up to $20,000 to help rehabilitate a home. A person of any income level can get the Federal Tax Credit.
Income Limits 2008 for Rehab Program – Some programs have different limits
1 person - $35,550; 2 - $40,550, 3 - $45,650, 4 - $50,700, 5 - $54,750, 6 - $58,800
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
For assistance with City of Peoria down payment assistance and residential rehabilitation programs, contact Neighborhood Development, Twin Towers, Room 402, 494-8656.
For Mortgages, IDHA Trust, and FHLB Grants, call Karen Scott at Busey Bank 309 683 2305.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Subject: Artist Gift Show And Sale-Peoria Art Guild
Hello Everyone!
I will be participating in the Peoria Art Guild's Artist Gift Show and Sale this Saturday (December 6th). There will be several other artists there, besides myself. Most gifts sold at this show by the participating artists are under $50.
For information on The Peoria Art Guild, or this event, visit:
Please come support the arts by doing some of your Christmas shopping here!
Tell all your friends. Feel free to forward this to anyone you know. I hope to see you there!
Jacob Grant
P.S. With the economy on the brinks these days, one of the great things about shopping from local artists is you are supporting the local economy!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Artist Relocation Program Meeting
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Economic Development - Fire Station 1 505 NE Monroe St
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Economic Development - Fire Station 1 505 NE Monroe St
Agenda - Sculpture Walk Program - Sioux Falls - Possible program for Peoria
Our next meeting will be held to discuss the Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sculpture Walk Program. This is a very nice program where sculptors submit their work to the City. The City works with the sculptors to temporarily set the sculptures on the sidewalk in downtown. People come to see the sculptures. People can purchase the sculptures, and can also vote for their favorite sculpture, which the City then purchases and display permanently.
Michelle and Joe Richey and I have visited the Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk, and it is a very nice asset and attraction to their the City. It might be a very good fit for us.
"Jim Clark" <Jim.Clark@xcelenergy.com> 605 366 1265 worked on this program, and he is beginning a consulting program to try to expand the program. We will conduct a conference call with him, and discuss this as a possibility for Peoria.
I think our Riverfront would be an excellent choice, connecting back and around the future Museum and Caterpillar Visitor Center.
Please feel free to invite anyone who might be interested.
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Craig, Great talking to you this morning and look forward to our conference call on Dec. 10th.
Jim Clark
Here is some information on SculptureWalk
www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com
We're going into our 6th year and have decided it would be a good time to develop Alliance Partnerships (franchises) in selected progressive communities in different parts of the country. Peoria is one of those communities. There may be 6 to 8 others spread out in the west, east, and south. This would establish SculptureWalk as the national premier sculpture program in the country and would attract more visitors than normal to the SculptureWalk communities to see the sculptures. SculptureWalk would be more of a destination point than it already is because of the national visibility and high quality image from show to show. And, there would be other advantages to the communities, for the artists, and visitors. I and others would help you through every aspect of the program to make it easy, to avoid problems, barriers, and risks, and to maintain the highest quality in your program over time. One of our goals in Sioux Falls is to improve the quality of the program every year. Our improvements would be also be yours and vice versa.
I can safely say everyone is happy with the program. I know that over our 5 year history not one of our city councilors have had even one complaint about the program.
During the summer months, during the week and on weekends, the downtown is full of SculptureWalkers with their brochures. We go through about 30,000 brochures during the summer. When the weather is nice, the rest of the year is also busy, including Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
We also have a sculpture lease program, and a 15 sculpture indoor program at Avera McKennan Hospital. You can view the hospital program on their website. I believe it shows up on the left side of the page.
I have attached artist testimonials and the sales and lease record. Over time many sculptures have been purchased and have gone to different sites around the community. This is another great aspect of the program.
The other testimonials I sent you are hard copy and I don't have a saved copy to send. You could fax to the others?
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Jim
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more City of Peoria info at:
http://artistrelocation.blogspot.com/
http://www.peoriaed.blogspot.com/
-- Craig Harlan Hullinger AICPDirector of Economic Development City of PeoriaEconomic Development Department419 Fulton Street Suite 403Peoria, IL 61602309 494-8639www.peoriaed.blogspot.compeoriadevelopment.comHullingerc@gmail.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Check out Cincinnati, 3CDC
The development organization in Cincinnati, 3CDC, is the one I mentioned today, and their website is: http://www.3cdc.org. I specifically think the "over-the-rhine" part of this development project is comparable to Peoria.
It was really good to hear all about the Arts Partners' efforts today. I look forward to see what develops and possibly even participating in therelocation efforts.
Take care,
Liz
Elizabeth Kauffman
Director of Galleries, Exhibitions, and Collections
Department of Art
Slane College of Communications and Fine Art
Bradley University
Monday, October 27, 2008
Artist Relocation - Next Meeting
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Artist Relocation - Next Meeting
Wednesday November 12, 2008
10:00 am
Lakeview Museum
Agenda
1. Update on Riverfront Museum Project - Jim Richerson
2. Report on Paducah Site Visit - Joe and Michelle Richey
3. Retail Committee Report
4. Other
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Artist District - Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky Site Visit
Michelle and Joe Richey and Craig Hullinger visited the Paducah, Kentucky Arts District, and met with planners and administrators of their Artist Relocation Program. The City looked great, and showcased their efforts very well. The program is very successful.
As you can see from the following pictures, Paducah is very different then Peoria. Both are River Cities, but the City, region, and central business district are much smaller than Peoria. The Arts District is primarily single family homes, and is easy walking distance from the downtown.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Paducah Trip Cancelled
No one RSVP'd for the Paducah trip, so we will cancel for Wed Oct 15, 2008. We will try again on 17 October. Please RSVP to me if you wish to go that day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Site Visit - Paducah Kentucky Artist Relocation Program
We will drive to Paducah, Kentucky to take a
first hand look at their Artist Relocation Program.
Meet in the Parking lot of Fire Station 1 at 505 NE Monroe Street at 07:00 am on Wednesday 15, 2008.
We anticipate the drive to Paducah will take about 5 hours. We will spend two hours with the City of Paducah Planning Department, tour their Arts District, share lunch, and then return. We plan to return by about 12 hours later, at 7:00 pm.
If you wish to come please RSVP with Craig Hullinger at Hullingerc@gmail.com. If you are driving on your own you can meet us at the Paducah Planning Department.
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The Next Regular meeting of the Artist Relocation Group is set for 10:00 AM at the Lakeview Museum on November 12, 2008.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
MEETING NOTES
ARTIST RELOCATION PROGRAM
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 10:00 AM
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 305 S. WATER STREET
ARTIST RELOCATION PROGRAM
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 10:00 AM
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 305 S. WATER STREET
Attendees
Suzette Boulais
William Butler
Craig Hullinger
Doug Leunig
Scott Marshall
Jerry Nutt
Greg Rastaster
Sharon Reed
Michele Richey
Joe Richey
Janet Whitcomb
Mitch Williams
1. Introductions
2. Possible Arts District - Pros / Cons
The Committee discussed the possibility of creating an arts district. There is an advantage of having a focused arts district on the waterfront and near downtown. On the other hand, there are numerous artists outside of this area. The issue needs further discussion.
The team from the EDC retail committee is conducting a research project. They will identify the existing location of outside art and sculpture, and also identify the locations of artists.
The Committee noted that the ideas developed by the committee needed to be put into a plan. The input from artists need to be included.
The Paducah program was discussed. Their situation was much different than Peoria. Paducah is much smaller. Their arts district was primarily single family homes just south of the downtown. The city had acquired a number of empty homes. They sold the homes to artists for a $1.00. Local banks made large loans to the artists to rehab the buildings.
Much of the area occupied by artists in Peoria is in large loft buildings, many of them too large for an artist to buy and rehab. Joe and Michelle Richey noted that a coop of artists could be developed to purchase and rehab buildings.
All parties agreed that more marketing dollars were needed. Hullinger noted that we are in this for the long term – this budget year would be very tight, but future years may result in more marketing funds. He also noted that the City Council is very focused on helping the Heart of Peoria redevelop. This includes getting reinvestment in older neighborhoods, including artists.
The Committee discussed the possibility of including a guideline in the Comprehensive Plan calling for a 1% of the cost of construction of new commercial and industrial buildings to be devoted to public art. Janet Witcomb moved and Scott Marshall seconded a motion proposing to the Planning commission that they include a suggestion that companies provide 1% of the cost of construction of new commercial and industrial buildings to be devoted to public art. Unanimous. This proposal will be provided to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
3. Possible future major events - Discussion
The City of Peoria has a great internationally known slogan, “Does it Play in Peoria?”, but does not have an internationally known event. The Committee will consider the possible development of such an event, with an arts theme. The possibility of developing a series of plays based on the theme “Play in Peoria” was discussed.
4. Paducah Site Visit - 7:00 am City Hall Parking Lot - 5 hours to, 2 hours at Paducah,
5 hours back, return approximately 7:00 pm.
The Committee discussed several possible dates for the trip to Paducah. One group will travel to Paducah on a Friday, either September 26, or October 3 or 10. A second group may visit on a Saturday. The Paducah situation is much different then Peoria, nevertheless it is the best known program in the country.
5. RFP - for services to run Artist Relocation Program
Hullinger noted that Economic Development could issue an RFP for services to implement the Artist Relocation program. We can only devote $5,000 to this effort this year.
6. Incentives available
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER - MODERATE INCOME
(These programs are complicated - research carefully)
– Search for Housing
For the Homebuyer
Down Payment assistance - Up to $10,000
Housing Rehabilitation in assistance – Up to $20,000
Contact Neighborhood Development,
Twin Towers, Room 402 309-494-8656
Federal Tax Credit - Up to $7,500
HUB Zone – Federal and Major Company preference
Enterprise Zone – No sales tax on building Material
Tax increment Financing–Future property taxes for development
Historic Tax Credits for rehabbing buildings older than 36 years
General Info
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be the trip to Paducah. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 09:00 Wednesday on November 12, 2008 at the Lakeview Museum, where the Museum leadership will be asked to tell us about the current museum art programs, and the proposed new Museum.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Agenda
Proposed Artist Relocation Program
Peoria, Illinois
Tuesday 16 September 2008 at 10:00 am
Contemporary Art Center at 305 S Water Street
1. Introductions
2. Possible Arts District - Pros / Cons
3. Possible future major events - Discussion
4. Paducah Site Visit - October 15, 2008 - 7:00 am City Hall Parking Lot - 5 hours to, 2 hours at Paducah, 5 hours back, return approximately 7:00 pm.
5. RFP - for services to run Artist Relocation Program
6. Incentives available - Artist Relocation
Friday, August 29, 2008
ARTIST RELOCATION PEORIA
INCENTIVES FOR ARTISTS IN PEORIA
http://artistrelocation.blogspot.com
INCENTIVES FOR ARTISTS IN PEORIA
http://artistrelocation.blogspot.com
For the Artist
(These programs are complicated - research carefully)
First Time Homebuyer - $7,500 Tax Credit
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pSt1ivzaCLuN5M0iZgBtABg
http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/index.php?module=resourcesmodule&action=view&id=2860
or contact the Neighborhood Development, Twin Towers, Room 402, 494-8656
Housing Rehabilitation – Up to $20,000 in assistance
HUB Zone Credit – Federal and Major company preference
For the Developer
Enterprise Zone – No sales tax on building Material
Tax increment Financing – Some future property taxes to development
Historic Tax Credits for rehabbing buildings older than 36 years
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/
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General Info
http://www.peoriaed.blogspot.com/
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
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City of Peoria programs to help home buyers are shown on the links below:_
__Housing Rehabilitation Form
_http://peoria-economicdevelopmentbrochure.googlegroups.com/web/Housing+Rehab+Assistance.pdf?gda=HM26ak4AAADxMfXAjK1PoH5J7dG-s92HWHM-Hv-y7EVJtPs3bt3-PzTm_ZvMObkuEqxsWgECLfy0wbPh2gH66hjbzJPkxB0j47Cl1bPl-23V2XOW7kn5sQ&gsc=itXsPQsAAADycVE8hdXy7Z6ni1TmxbzU_/web/Housing+Rehab+Assistance.pdf?gda=HM26ak4AAADxMfXAjK1PoH5J7dG-s92HWHM-Hv-y7EVJtPs3bt3-PzTm_ZvMObkuEqxsWgECLfy0wbPh2gH66hjbzJPkxB0j47Cl1bPl-23V2XOW7kn5sQ&gsc=itXsPQsAAADycVE8hdXy7Z6ni1TmxbzU
_http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pSt1ivzaCLuM6joTj2dnQWg_
For development and management of residential rehabilitation programs in community development areas, including loans and grants, contact Neighborhood Development, Twin Towers, Room 402, 494-8656._Or contact your local banker.
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