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2007-01-17 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 01/17/2007 Type of Meeting: ❑ Rescheduled Regular Meeting ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:00 p.m., Village Hall Second Floor Conference Room Present: Linda Rosen, Chairperson Chris Gibson Sandy Greenberg Barbara Herman Susan Mann Dan Olbur Gayle Pervos Lynne Schneider Absent: Marilyn Alaynick Bonnie Gold Fred Weissman Staff Liaison Carol Berman Trustee Liaison Trustee Jeff Braiman Trustee Bruce Kahn - Present Guests None Welcome The meeting was called to order at 7:OOPM. Linda welcomed the new commission members Chris Gibson, Dan Olbur and returning member Sandy Greenberg. Approval of Minutes The motion to approve the minutes was made by Lynne Schneider and seconded by Gayle Pervos. The motion was unanimously approved. Chair Report The Arts Commission Annual Report was submitted to the Village Manager's Office for submittal to the Village Board. The new project for this past year was Little Limelight. It was a successful project and one that the committee has decided to continue in the coming year. The Village of Buffalo Grove was named as an All Star City for the National Anthem Project for 2006. Now that the term is completed a certificate should be sent to the Village for display. Linda suggested that it was time for the committee to look at projects for the coming year. Some of her suggestions were: painted buffaloes and continuing to explore the sculpture garden. Linda is requesting feedback from the committee for other suggestions for the coming year. Chris Gibson, committee member and a member of the Indian Trails Library staff, is seeking artists to display their work in the library. Susan Mann made a motion to have a joint venture with the Arts Commission and the Indian Trails Library to promote local artists. The motion was seconded by Sandy Greenberg. The motion was unanimously approved. Chris will be doing an article for the Village Newsletter to see if she can get some interest from the local artists. The committee is also exploring having the same type of program at the Buffalo Grove Health and Fitness Center. Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band Carol Berman reported that Bonnie Gold had informed her that the Band Surveys were to be distributed to the band members at their practice session on January 18th. The surveys are to be returned to Ghida Neukirch by February 2nd Lynne Schenieder reported that the four (4) Christmas Concerts were very well received. The band is practicing for the coming spring concert which will be held on April 28h Limelight Cafe Gayle Pervos noted that there were five (5) groups signed up for the next Limelight Cafe, Friday February 2nd. The volunteers for the evening are Chris Gibson, Sandy Greenberg, Barbara Herman and Carol Berman. Bob Boxer will be doing the sound for this program. Gayle mentioned that Ghida Neukirch had written a letter to the Buffalo Grove High School newspaper thanking them for the article on the Limelight Cafe but correcting a statement that indicated the event was sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Park District. Carol suggested that we provide a display board at the entrance of Limelight with just "Limelight Cafe— sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Arts Commission." Gayle will have this display board made for the next event. Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival The committee was asked to recommend a special project for the Art Festival that is designed to appeal to all ages. After much discussion the committee suggested that we explore Project Linus for this event. This organization provides quilts and blankets to sick children in local hospitals. The local chapter of Project Linus would provide the muslin squares (or we could purchase them) and the markers for participants to make a square that would then be incorporated with others to form a quilt. The organization takes the squares, has the quilts made, and then does the distribution to local hospitals. A motion was made to forward this suggestion to staff by Lynne Schneider and seconded by Barbara Herman. The motion was unanimously approved. The committee felt that there should be a chairperson for this event and the committee should look to previous Art Fair volunteers to chair this position. For more information on Project Linus go to www.orasites.com/ii/r)roiectlinuschicago . Village's 50th Anniversary Committee Update Barbara Herman had no report from the committee. The next meeting of the 50th Anniversary Committee is February 1 . The Arts Commission felt that their 50th Anniversary Project would be the Rock Garden. The rocks would then be placed alongside the Youth Center in the area of the Buffalo. OLD BUSINESS Tribute Cards Linda Rosen presented three (3) designs for the proposed Tribute Cards that were done by a local artist. The committee felt that the proposed cards, although very well done, were too colorful and not appropriate for either a "In Memory of.." or"In Honor of..." cards. The committee discussed the concept and how the cards were to be distributed to the community. Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison, expressed concerns as to whether the Village Board would approve of this fundraiser. Linda will be taking the cards back to the artist for redesign and then come back to the committee with a cost for the cards and a plan as to how the cards are to be distributed. Consideration will be given for the Arts Commission to sell cards that may be used for any purpose — not just "in memory" or"in honor'. The cards could be sold at the BG Invitational Fine Art Festival as a fundraiser. The Commission will review this program at the next meeting, and then provide a written report to the Village Board for consideration. NEW BUSINESS Illinois Arts Council (IAC) Grants — Gayle Pervos contacted the IAC to see if there are funds available for Arts Commission projects other than the current grant that is provided to the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band. There are two types of grants: performance grants and program grants. Gayle is waiting for the IAC to provide the information for the 2007 grants on their website. Once the information is available, Gayle and the committee will determine if the Arts Commission can apply for funds from this organization. Art Scholarship Program — Lynne Schneider asked for two (2) volunteers from the Arts Commission for the Chamber Art Scholarship Committee. Sandy Greenberg and Susan Mann volunteered. The committee recommended that the applicants also submit at least three (3) digital photos of their work. The committee also suggested advertising this scholarship in the Village newsletter, local newspapers and on Channel 6. Village Report Carol checked with the new commission members to see that all their forms are submitted to the Village. Meeting Schedule The next meeting of the Arts Commission has been rescheduled to February 7, 2007. Adjourn The meeting concluded at 8:10PM. A motion for adjournment was made by Barbara Herman and second by Dan Olbur. The motion was unanimously approved. Sincerely, Carol Berman Staff Liaison cc: Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison