2009-02-11 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 02/11/2009
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 11 , 2009
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chairperson
Marilyn Alaynick
Laura Ander
Chris Gibson
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Barbara Herman
Lori Lapping
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Absent:
Fred Weissman
Guests:
Stacy Shub
Judith Katz
Mitch & Suzie Levin
Staff Liaison
Carol Berman - Present
Trustee Liaisons
Trustee Jeff Berman
Trustee Jeff Braiman - 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 11/12/08 meeting by Barbara Herman and
seconded by Marilyn Alaynick. The motion was unanimously approved.
Chair Report
Linda welcomed our guests: Stacy Shub and Judith Katz who are interested in becoming
involved with the Arts Commission and Mitch and Suzi Levin who were invited to discuss arts in
the community. Linda turned over the program to the Levins who discussed the type of art they
are involved with and made suggestions on how the committee could support the arts in the
community. Mitch submitted an RFP on a proposed piece of sculpture in 2008. Among the
many ideas they had for our organization was to solicit sculptures of flowers from various artists.
The proceeds from the sale of the flowers would be split between the artists and the Arts
Commission. We will discuss some of their ideas at the next meeting.
Discussion with Trustee Liaison on Future Goals and Programs for the Arts Commission
Jeff Braiman suggested a joint venture with the Citizens with Disabilities Committee featuring art
done by the disabled. Wilmette has done a project of this nature which was very successful. It
was suggested that we could also get Little City involved in the project. Chris Gibson has
volunteered to chair the event. Proposed time of this event would be November 2009.
Discussion of Jeff Berman's email of November 20, 2008 was deferred to the next meeting.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival
One suggestion for the Family Art Tent is to obtained unfinished tiles and let the children either
paint them or use stamp pads. The intention of this project was to allow the children to take the
tiles home. It was suggested that we possibly charge the children $1 per tile and donate the
money to a children's charity. Laura Ander will chair this project. If we are going to do another
food project it was suggested that we could do pretzel logs that the children could dip in
chocolate and sprinkles.
It was also suggested that we invite Betty Haag Suzuki Strings to perform as part of our
4:00-5:OOPM time slot for the Main Stage. Suggestion was to invite some of the Little Limelight
performers to appear one day and the Suzuki Strings on the other day.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Future Symphonic Band concerts:
Spring 2009 Concert Series
March 22nd - 2:OOPM Annual Small Ensemble Concert, Vernon Area Library—
Free Admission
April 25h - 7:OOPM 8h Annual Formal Spring Concert, Stevenson High
School
There was no Band Board meeting in February.
Little Limelight
No report.
Limelight Cafe
Limelight Cafe is scheduled for 5/01/09 at eSkape. Flyers will be distributed to schools and
businesses in the community.
Note Cards
Laura Ander felt that the original concept of Tribute Cards would be more successful than the
blank cards we are currently selling. She suggested that we should see if we can get the
remaining cards printed in the Tribute Card format with lines on the inside indicating what type
of donation is being made.
Old Business
Bonnie Gold "Hearts for the Arts" — a program geared to younger children be explored for the
spring. Details on this project to follow.
New Business
A discussion was held on the possibility of starting a Youth Symphony. A follow-up discussion
will occur at our next meeting.
Village Report
Carol reminded the members of the Volunteer Reception to be held on March 1=t at the
Arboretum. Marilyn Alaynick will be honored for 5 years of service with the Arts Commission.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting is rescheduled for March 18h
Adjourn
The meeting concluded at 8:40PM. The motion was made by Marilyn Alaynick and seconded
by Lori Lapping. The motion was unanimously approved.
Sincerely,
Carol Berman
Staff Liaison
cc: Jeff Berman, Trustee Liaison
Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager