2002-11-13 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 11/13/2002
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 13 November, 2002
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Bonnie Gold
Rebecca Goldberg
Sandy Greenberg
Robyn Kove
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Ilene Strauss
Absent:
Susan Moore
Elizabeth Radtke
Fred Weissman
Staff Liaison
Ghida S. Neukirch, Assistant Village Manager
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Braiman - present
Trustee Bruce Kahn
Welcome
Linda welcomed the commission members and special guests Howard Green, Ray Jagert, Lori
Boxer. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes, 10/16/2002
Motion to approve by Schneider, second by Pervos. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes, 9/4/2002
Motion to approve Schneider, second by Pervos. Motion carried.
Chair Report
Linda congratulated the Band for their last successful performance. Howard elaborated and
explained that the band has a full roster of members; the venue for the performance was excellent;
and everyone enjoyed themselves. A group engaged in a discussion of contracts at BGHS and
SHS; and annual performances.
Commissioners Reports
No reports.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Band Board Report .
Bonnie expressed great appreciation once again to the Village and Arts Commission for assistance
and support at the last performance.
Ray volunteered to conduct grant research for the Band; Howard reported that the Illinois Arts
Council has a number of grant opportunities to pursue. Ilene stated that the Commission should
be pursuing grant opportunities for the Band and all Arts Commission projects.
The Band Board is seeking a permanent location for rehearsals.
Bonnie attended a recent Chicago Masters performance that was very highly regarded. The
booklet was forwarded to Ray for later review.
The raffle was postponed to the spring concert.
Include in the next newsletter information about supporting the Arts.
Sponsorship - Ghida provided an update on the budget and "band-aides". A copy of the budget was
distributed and is available upon request.
Everyone agreed to recognize the sponsors at a reception in the summer - possibly prior to the
Willow Stream concert program.
Upcoming performance schedule:
✓ 12/1/02 —Sunday, Hope Lutheran, 7:00 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 12/8/02 —Sunday, St. Mary's Holiday Concert. 2:00 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 12/15/02 —Sunday, Assembly of God Church. 6:00 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 5/4/03—Sunday. Stevenson High School. 3:00 p.m. Confirmed.
✓ 7/4/03— Independence Day Celebration, Rotary Village Green. — no contract yet.
Ghida will issue a press release regarding upcoming performances.
Village Report
Draft Contract from Amdur Production for 2003 Fine Art Festival. At the request of the Village,
Amdur provided a contract to coordinate a fine art festival for year 2003. Ghida provided an
overview of the draft proposal. There was concern expressed regarding the marketing of the
festival that Amdur conducted without Village approval. A discussion of the festival date was also
discussed.
Motion to approve the July 26 & 27, 2002 for the BG Festival — Pervos, second by Kove. Motion
approve. Abstain by Strauss.
Staff will discuss the exhibitor fee, then present a recommendation to the Village Board.
An interest was expressed to increase the number of food booths and diversify the exhibitors.
Sculpture Park research —Gayle Pervos.
Gayle provided an overview of her report; the report was distributed at the last meeting. Oakton
offered the AC an opportunity to tour their sculpture park. Gayle provided an overview of an
extensive discussion with a Skokie representative regarding their park. The Skokie Park District is
not involved in the park, with the exception of maintenance by the park district. The Village
provides $90,000 to $100,000 for the program. Gayle challenged everyone to review her report;
we'll discuss the report in further detail. Linda will e-mail the Commission with an available day to
visit Oakton to visit their park.
Grant research — Ilene Strauss
Ilene reported information about various projects that were awarded grant funds. It was
recommended that an educational component be incorporated into any grant application for higher
consideration for funding. Information was distributed regarding Heartland, a quarterly publication
of the Illinois Arts Council. It was encouraged that the AC subscribe for this publication series.
The State of Illinois an upcoming deadline of March, 2003 regarding a grant program. It was
recommended that a sub-committee be created to pursue these ideas. Ilene, Gayle, Ray and
Sandy volunteered for this assignment.
New Business. Lori presented a proposal for an "Art League" in Buffalo Grove that will provide a
home for local artists to work, exhibit, teach, and present programs. This would be another part of
the continuing effort to promote community culture. A proposal was presented regarding space
needs, funding, management, and programs. An interest was expressed in utilizing the Village's
building adjacent to Village Hall as a facility to coordinate lecturers and programs. Lori expressed
a program to "meet and greet' as an introductory means for this venture. Lori will contact Ron
Starr about providing the first lecture/workshop.
Village Report
Nothing further.
Meeting Schedule
. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11th 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 Greenberg, second by Pervos. 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