2010-02-10 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 02/10/2010
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chairperson
Marilyn Alaynick
Laura Ander
Steve Bulmash
Chris Gibson
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Barbara Herman
Lori Lapping
Lynne Schneider
Fran Sachs
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Gayle Pervos
Guests:
Staff Liaison
Carol Berman - Present
Trustee Liaisons
Trustee Steve Trilling - Present
Trustee Lisa Stone - Present
Welcome
The meeting was called to order at 7.05 PM.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the January 13th meeting by Marilyn
Alaynick and seconded by Barbara Hermann. The motion was unanimously approved.
Chair Report
Linda thanked Sandy Greenberg and the Bloomin' Buffalo Grove committee for all their
hard work. She also congratulated Ghida Neukirch on securing the site for the 2010
Invitation Fine Arts Festival.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival — July 17t" and 18th
Carol reported that Edgemark, the management company for Town Center, has given
their permission to hold the Art Festival at their center.
Family Art Tent — the committee requested staff to see if the tent could be relocated to
the center of the festival for more exposure. Laura Ander displayed little bird houses
that could be obtained for $0.80 each. The committee liked the idea of using this as the
main event for the Family Art Tent. In addition, she suggest that the committee due
string necklaces with fruit loops and red licorice as an additional craft. It was suggested
that we place a donation box in the Family Art Tent to help defray the cost of the
supplies. It would be wonderful to find a sponsor for this event. A balloon artist, Jason
Giolli, has agreed to be part of the Family Art Tent and only work for tips.
Unique Expressions — There will be ten (10) tables that will be used for handicap artists.
This group will be coordinated with the Citizens with Disability Committee. This will take
the place of the youth artists that displayed their work last year.
Preview Party will be held but there are no details on the event at this time. It was also
suggested that maybe we could use Giordano's for the Saturday night party. The
committee would also like to continue with the Sunday morning breakfast keeping it light
with Danishes, bagels and fruit. Possible location would be the Family Art Tent.
Ghida is looking for suggestions for a gift for the volunteers. One suggestion was a
flashing lanyard. We will continue with the bags that we present to the artists. Last
year they were given to Amdur Productions for distribution and this year they will be
distributed by committee members on Saturday morning before the start of the festival.
The committee is working to obtain additional groups to perform on the center stage.
The Buffalo Grove Jazz Band will perform and some of the Limelight performers will
also be asked to participate.
Lynne Schneider, Sandy Greenberg and Fred Weissman volunteered to judge the Art
Purchase program and come up with suggestions for the Village Board.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
The spring 2010 concert will be held at Stevenson High School on Saturday, April 24t"
The theme of this year's concert is "Blue on Blue" and will consist of pieces that
exemplify "blue," either in style or by theme. Lynne Schneider has volunteered to do the
introduction at the event.
Upcoming events include the June 15th performance of the Jazz Band at Willow Stream
Park, at the Art Festival and Buffalo Grove Days. In addition, the band will play on July
4th at Rotary Green. The date for the fall concert has not been established
Limelight Cafe
The date of April 30th has been established for this event at eSkape. Staff will send out
an a-blast to the names on the list of performers. A sign up sheet will be displayed at
Stevenson High School and Buffalo Grove High School.
Bloomin' Buffalo Grove — May 22nd
Sandy Greenberg reported on the committee's activities. The fine art pieces that have
been donated will be sold in addition to the 60 bird houses for sale that will be
decorated by local artists. Cookies, suckers and other items that fall within the theme
will be sold at the event.
The event will be held at Village Hall. The committee is working on publicity which will
include print media, Channel 6, website posting, Village Newsletter and posters. In
addition, we will announce the event at the Symphonic Band performance and hope to
have some publicity at the Buffalo Grove Garden Club's annual sale.
New Business
None
Village Report
Carol discussed the Volunteer Reception that will be held on February 28t". Both Linda
and Fred will be honored for their years of service.
She also asked if any members had questions on the Ethics Statements and Code of
Conduct that was distributed at the last meeting. Trustee Trilling provided the committee
with an overview of the important points in each document which was appreciated by all
who were at the meeting.
Adjourn
The next meeting is scheduled for March 10th.
The meeting concluded at 7.59 PM.
The motion was made by Marilyn Alaynick and seconded by Lori Lapping. The motion
was unanimously approved.
Sincerely,
Carol Berman
Staff Liaison
cc: Steve Trilling, Trustee Liaison
Lisa Stone, Trustee Liaison
Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager