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Art commission to draft value statement, consider sending resolution to city council on arts support
Summary
Commissioners discussed drafting a value statement supporting the arts — and potentially a council resolution — aimed at affirming support for artistic expression and funding amid national policy pressures; leadership will circulate a draft and seek broader sign‑on from local partners.
Commissioners agreed at their May 7 meeting to begin drafting a value statement that affirms support for art and artists and to explore bringing that language to Ann Arbor City Council as a resolution.
Marianetta, a commissioner, said the outreach group had discussed “starting the ball rolling” to create a statement and to collect background materials so the whole commission could review a single set of sources before committing to language. Sophie, who will remain involved as a nonvoting participant, circulated notes from an initial meeting and the group agreed to move from informal discussion toward a draft document the full commission could review.
Commissioners framed the project as proactive and positive: they emphasized language that highlights the value of arts investment and community benefits rather than a purely oppositional posture. Several commissioners suggested that, after internal review, the commission might present a resolution to city council and solicit endorsements from local arts organizations.
Erin Donnelly, the staff liaison, and commissioners agreed the group should prepare shared reading and a one‑page draft for an upcoming meeting so the commission could vote on whether to forward a formal statement or resolution to the council.
