Details Meeting Name: Arts Advisory Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/25/2025 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Huronia Room A Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Agenda packet: Not available Meeting video: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (7) 7 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Action Details Video TMP-33803 2     Discussion Item MERIDIAN SQUARE CURTAIN UPDATE Kevin Datema, Director of Recreation and Culture Services provided an update to the committee regarding Meridian Square and the feasibility of having a curtain installed. Mr. Datema outlined other options that staff are looking into at the moment. The committee outlined concerns relating to noise from the wind and traffic.     Action details Not available TMP-33805 2     Discussion Item GRIFFIN ART Chair, Councillor A. Courser and Amanda Dyke, Culture Service Officer advised that Griffin Art is a group of ushers who use microgrants to obtain bursaries to help kids get involved in the arts. Amanda Dyke will invite them to present at a future Arts Advisory meeting.     Action details Not available TMP-33804 2     Discussion Item ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BY-LAW Jason Forgrave, Supervisor of Enforcement Services discussed the Adult Entertainment By-law with the committee. Mr. Forgrave advised that the by-law has not been reviewed since 2005.     Action details Not available TMP-33849 1     Recommendation ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BY-LAW That staff in the Legislative and Court Services Department investigate how other municipalities have separated “Burlesque Dancing” from the Adult Entertainment By-law, and report back to the Arts Advisory Committee.     Action details Not available TMP-33806 2     Discussion Item CULTURE DAYS 2024 DEBRIEF AND 2025 IDEATION Amanda Dyke, Culture Service Officer discussed the success of Culture Days 2024. This year’s event is running from September 19th until October 12th, 2025. Ms. Dyke asked committee members to provide a call out to artists to submit work for the exhibits and future ideas.     Action details Not available TMP-33807 2     Discussion Item DOORS OPEN BARRIE ANNOUNCEMENT AND IDEATION Amanda Dyke, Culture Service Officer discussed the Doors Open Barrie Announcement. The event is being held on Saturday September 27th, 2025, at Heritage sites located in the City opened to the public. The committee discussed the possibility of reaching out to local organizations to see if they would be interested in being part of the Doors Open Barrie event.     Action details Not available TMP-33826 2     Discussion Item BARRIE ARTS AWARDS 2024 DEBRIEF AND 2025 IDEATION Amanda Dyke, Culture Service Officer discussed the success of the Barrie Arts Awards for 2024. Ms. Dyke asked committee members to put a call out to local statuette artists to apply for the event. The committee discussed the possibility of adding an Arts Award category for volunteers.     Action details Not available