2003-04-08 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 04/08/2003
Type of Meeting: ❑ Special Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, 8 April, 2003
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Barbara Herman
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Ilene Strauss
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Ray Jagert
Robyn Kove
Michelle Taxe
Staff Liaison
Ghida S. Neukirch, Assistant Village Manager
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Braiman
Trustee Bruce Kahn
Welcome
Linda welcomed the Commission members. The meeting began at 7:10 p.m.
Approval of Minutes, 3/12/2003
Motion to approve by Schneider, second by Strauss. Motion carried.
Chair Report
Portraits of Art. Linda referenced a web site, www.project9865.org. She indicated that on a recent
trip to Los Angeles, she visited a breath-taking sculpture park that "unifies the healing arts with
public art". She encouraged everyone to visit the web site and consider a similar program in
Buffalo Grove. It was indicated that the focus could be supporting the troops, celebration of
diversity, or another venture "close to home" since we don't have any major hospitals in the
community to address the healing program in L.A. A subcommittee was created to address this
issue in combination with the Art League; a proposal will be created for consideration by the Board.
The subcommittee will meet on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m., Deerfield Bakery.
Commissioners Reports
Barbara suggested that the Arts Commission should consider providing yellow ribbons to the
Commission. It was recommended that since the Band has a budget, they should consider
purchasing yellow ribbons; the Arts Commission would be interested in distributing the ribbons to
the community.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
May 4th performance. Village staff (Stacey) designed the flyers, program book and tickets for the
performance. Bob Kern, Moto Photo, designed posters highlighting a photo of the Band.
Promotion has begun. The Board is meeting Thursday to provide each member with a minimum of
5 tickets to sell. The evening of the performance, set-up will begin at 12:30 pm at Stevenson. It
was recommended that the senior and assisted living facilities should be contacted regarding the
performance; several facilities have a bus system so they may coordinate transportation services
for their residents.
Linda and Fred volunteered to work the registration table at the band performance. Ghida will
provide the cash box, change, and other items for the ticket table.
Business Plan. The Commission reviewed the draft Plan, prepared by Howard Green. Comments
and recommendations will be provided under separate cover.
Sponsorship - Ghida provided an update on the "band-aides" and expenditures. A copy of the
budget was distributed and is available upon request. There is a total of $4,867.39 in the band
budget.
VIP Recognition - It was recommended that the VIP recognition take place Sunday at the Fine Art
Festival. Sponsors would receive their recognition plaque and could be given a gift certificate to
Cold Stone Creamery or another food vendor at the festival. Bonnie will inquire with the Band
Board to assure their support.
Upcoming performance schedule:
✓ 5/4/03—Sunday. Stevenson High School. 3:00 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 6/12/03 —Thursday. Mount Prospect Band Shell. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 6/22/03 —Sunday. Deer Park. Tentative.
✓ 7/4/03— Friday. Independence Day Celebration, Rotary Village Green, 7 p.m.
✓ 7/10/03 —Thursday. Village of Vernon Hills, behind the business park off Milwaukee. 7 pm.
✓ 7/27/03 —Sunday. BG Invitational Fine Art Festival. 12 —2 pm. Confirmed.
✓ 8/30/03 —Saturday. BG Days. Tentative.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival 2003
1) Volunteer meeting —6:00 p.m., 4/8/2003, Village Hall Council Chambers. Very successful!
2) Art Purchase Program - Ilene and Barbara volunteered to establish more comprehensive
guidelines for evaluation of artwork. Ilene, Fred, and Sandy volunteered to serve as judges.
3) Sponsors - the Daily Herald, Tribune, Pepsi, and WBBM are major sponsors for the festival
(coordinated by Amdur). Barbara suggested contacting Concord Homes, developer of the new
Avis Investment condominium project.
4) Sponsor Opportunities - Michelle's report is deferred to the next meeting.
5) T-shirts, volunteer shirts - red with black and white lettering, logo on front chest. Potential
sponsor on the back.
6) T-shirts, for-sale shirts. Columbia blue, black and white logo. 500 quantity, although take into
consideration price break point. Ghida will follow-up and send contractor costs via e-mail.
7) Fundraiser ideas - fans "fan of the arts" with the Village buffalo (verify battery included), and
bottled water (if possible, depending on Pepsi sponsorship).
Old Business
• Sculpture Park proposal. Motion by Fred to proceed with the proposal, second by Greenberg.
Motion carried. Ghida will forward the proposal to the Village Board for consideration.
• Woodlawn Middle School - Ilene was asked to follow-up with other middle schools to identify if
they are interested in participating. Lynne will inquire if Cartwheels Catering is interested in setting
up a vending booth.
Village Report
Nothing further.
Meeting Schedule
. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. AC meetings will be held
on the second Wednesday of each month - unless otherwise noted. Meetings will be held at
Village Hall, second floor conference room, unless noted.
Motion to Adjourn — Motion to adjourn Herman, Second by Gold. Motion carried.
The meeting concluded at 9:00 p.m. Linda thanked the members for their attendance and input.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ghida S. Neukirch
Assistant Village Manager
cc:Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison