IVINS, Utah ' At its Jan. 9 meeting the Ivins Arts Commission reviewed standing programs and volunteer help for 2025, including the third year of the Art on Loan program, Arts Corridor planning, a newly sold-out community garden and new volunteer support for the commission's website and forms.

Judith, who oversees the Art on Loan program, said the commission selected six artists each year and that this year's jury includes two outside judges who have accepted invitations. The program's deadline is Feb. 28; Judith said she had received one small submission and planned outreach through the city newsletter and neighborhood channels to increase entries. "We have a great page called Explore the Arts in Ivins," she said, encouraging residents to sign up for the city newsletter.

Commissioners said the Ivins Arts Corridor project is awaiting the outcome of a grant application expected by the end of April. Commissioners discussed a potential pilot project using street art to increase visibility at a crosswalk with limited sight lines, additional utility-box wraps and outreach to homeowners associations to sponsor local pieces.

The commission also reported that a community garden run through parks and recreation sold out plots "within like two hours," according to a commissioner who relayed information from staff; the garden team has asked the Arts Commission to find or sponsor a decorative sign. The commission noted a volunteer has offered design help and that a local resident is considering donating a small plot to expand capacity.

Finally, the commission welcomed volunteers offering website and technology help. Rebecca Gaster, who described prior technology work for arts organizations, has already begun reviewing the commission's online forms and suggested using JotForm; other volunteers offered to assist uploading minutes and agendas to the city site.

Commissioners said they will present the commission's annual report to the Ivins City Council on Jan. 16 and will continue outreach and fundraising for the corridor and other projects this year.