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2012-08-08 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts Commission Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 08/08/2012 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday,August 8, 2012 EOC 7:00 p.m. Present: Linda Rosen, Chairperson Marilyn Alaynick Laura Ander Mark Andrews Sharon Borstein Steve Bulmash Chris Gibson Shari Ginsberg Sandy Greenberg Barbara Herman Lori Lapping Gayle Pervos Fran Sachs Lynne Schneider Fred Weissman Absent: Bonnie Gold Staff Liaison Carol Berman - Present Trustee Liaisons Trustee Steve Trilling - Present Trustee Les Ottenheimer Guests Welcome The meeting was called to order at 7:05PM. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Marilyn Alaynick to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2012, meeting. The motion was seconded by Fran Sachs and the motion was unanimously approved. Chair Report Linda thanked all the commissioners for their hard work on the Arts Festival. She also offered a special thanks to Sanders Court Pediatrics for their sponsorship of the Family Art Tent and also supplying bottled water to the participants. Two neighboring communities are sponsoring programs of interest: Arlington Heights has a public art program called "Trains on a Track" and Long Grove is featuring an art festival sponsored by School District 96. Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band th The November 10 Fall Symphonic Band Concert will be at Libertyville High School. More details will be available at the next meeting. Chris Gibson mentioned that she went to the th August 7 concert at the Botanic Gardens and the Jazz Band, with their new vocalist, performed a wonderful concert. Special News from the Village Trustee Steve Trilling told the commission members about the two new items of interest for the village that would have impact on arts programming. The first is that the Buffalo Grove Park District is in the process of purchasing Temple Beth Am for a Performing Arts Center. The village does not have any involvement in this project but hopes that this facility can also serve as a venue for the Symphonic Band concerts and other fine arts activities. The other is the redevelopment of the municipal campus to a downtown center. Many questions were asked about the project and the commission members were very positive on this possible change for the community. Artists' League. Sharon Borstein made a presentation to the Arts Commission on the proposed "Great Big Little Art Show", a new project that is proposed to the commission from the Artists' League. The concept is to solicit original artwork from celebrities, international and local artists, designers and students for an auction. All pieces will be 6"x6" and sell for$20. Sharon provided details on this project to commission members prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Sharon to approve this project and was seconded by Lori Lapping. The project was unanimously approved. The next step is to obtain Village Board approval and then begin the project. It was suggested that the charity we partner with on this project should be an organization that supports returning veterans. The next exhibit of the Artists' League members will be held at the Buffalo Grove Health and th Fitness Club through September and October. The opening reception with be September 7 which will also be the group's first meeting after a summer break. The reception will be held from 6:30-9:OOPM and all commissioners are encouraged to attend. The next exhibit will be in February at the Indian Trails Public Library. Sharon suggested it was time to start charging a membership fee of$20 to cover costs of mailings and projects. The Artists' League has a Facebook page of Buffalo Grove Artists and a website of buffalogroveartists.com. Art Festival Carol reported that the festival was a huge success. It appears that the artists were happy, the coordination of the Amdur staff and village volunteers worked well, plus the weather cooperated. She requested comments from the commissioners on what worked and what needed improvement. Dane Bragg sent an email to the volunteers thanking them for their participation and individual letters of thanks were also sent. More letters are going out to our sponsors, Unique Expressions artists and youth artists to thank them for their participation and also request feedback. All comments will be gathered to discuss with the Amdur staff and plan for future fest. A discussion was held on dogs at the fest. Although a village ordinance is in place the ordinance has not been enforced. After much discuss it was determined that the policy on dogs at the fest will remain the same-we will not request the Police Department to enforce this ordinance. Trustee Trilling noted that the ordinance refers to public property and the fest is held on private property. If any problems occur volunteers and staff should call 911. Fran Sachs reported that she went to the Geneva Fine Arts Fair that was organized by EM Events. She was impressed with the fest and the quality of the artists that exhibited that day and brought information on the organization. The commission requested that Carol call Erin Melloy to find out more and request that she attend one of our meetings to discuss their organization. Public Art 2013 Gayle Pervos suggested a project for next year. After attending a Buffalo Grove Jazz Band concert at Rotary Green she felt that there should be more benches surrounding the grassy area, especially for our BG seniors. The theme for the benches should be music. This suggestion was going to be forwarded to Lori Lapping and her committee for review and presentation at the September meeting. Carol mentioned that when the proposal is submitted it would have to be approved by the Village Board and then receive approval from Rotary. She has discussed this concept with Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works, and he had no issue with the proposal. Old Business Sculpture Project Ira Sapir and Susan Hwang met with Carol Berman to discuss a possible location for a new piece of art. They provided a brochure detailing available pieces in Ira's inventory and suggested they would work with us on a price. The commission members felt that with the possible redevelopment of the village campus that the purchase of a piece of sculpture will be postponed with the goal of having something for the new village campus. New Business No report Village Report Carol thanked everyone for completing their OMA training. Adjourn The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2012 at 7:OOpm. The motion to adjourn was made by Marilyn Alaynick and seconded by Lori Lapping. It was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM Sincerely, Carol Berman Staff Liaison cc: Steve Trilling, Trustee Liaison Les Ottenheimer, Trustee Liaison