2000-10-18 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts Commission
Document Type: ❑Agenda 0 Minutes
Meeting Date: 10/18/2000
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 18 October 2000
6:00 p.m., Village Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
Present:
Heather Collins
Robyn Kove
Susan Moore
Elizabeth Radtke
Ilene Strauss
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Rebecca Goldberg
Sandy Greenberg
Lynne Schneider,
Chamber Liaison
Trustee Liaisons
Trustee Jeff Berman
Trustee Jeff Braiman
Welcome &Announcements
Ghida welcomed the commission members.
Linda Rosen called in the afternoon and indicated that she was unable to attend the meeting due to medical
reasons. Linda and Ghida reviewed the agenda, and Linda provided her thoughts regarding "next steps" for
the commission and issues that should be discussed at the meeting.
Elliott From was appointed by the Village Board to serve on the Commission; however, Ghida received
notice from him that due to the demands at his work, he is unable to fill the position on the Commission.
Approval of Minutes
Approved by Susan Moore, second by Ilene Strauss.
Village Report
The Village was very pleased to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication that was coordinated by
the Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center in Buffalo Grove. On behalf of the Center, Robyn Kove,
Director of Marketing & Public Relations coordinated a dedication of their new Village of Buffalo Grove
Trustee Bill Reid Memorial Garden at the east end of their building. The dedication was held at 10:00 a.m.,
10/18/2000. Trustee Reid served the Village with honor and dedication for 17 years; he passed away on May
28, 2000. Thank you Robyn and HP!
Art Program(s) Survey Results
The Commission reviewed the survey results regarding art programs and facilities in neighboring
communities. Nineteen (19) municipalities responded to the survey. Supplemental literature was distributed
at the meeting.
It was suggested that other agencies be contacted to review their programs and learn about their centers.
The following agencies are private organizations, managed by the Park District or some other entity other
than the Village. Commission members detailed below volunteered to contact the agency and provide the
information about their programs, service, facility size & budget, and other information to Ghida before the
next meeting.
W Arlington Heights Metropolis. — Susan
W Waukegan —Jack Benny Center for the Arts. — Susan
W Libertyville Adler Center for the Performing Arts. — Ilene
W Skokie Centre East. — Fred
Next Steps
Arts Services/Program in Buffalo Grove and the Surrounding Area. It was suggested that the group
determine the arts programs/services that are available in Buffalo Grove. Ilene shared with the group a list
of Actors, Art, Dance, Music and other resources; the information was featured in Pioneer Press newspaper,
8/24/2000 edition, "Diversions" section. Ghida will send notice to these agencies asking that the Village be
placed on their mailing and contact list. It is possible that the Village publish information in the Village
newsletter relating to art programs and services; however, the group was reminded that the Commission
serves at this point as an advisory council to the Village Board. It is not the Commission's place to get
involved with programming or to take away from the services that are/should be planned by the Park District
or other local organization.
An invitation will be made to the Executive Director of the Park District to attend or send a representative to
the Commission's next meeting. The purpose is to learn about Park District programs relating to the arts.
Arts Festival. The group agreed that Buffalo Grove should provide an arts festival to the community. Ghida
indicated that in December, 1999 the Chamber obtained information about working with Howard Alan
Events to provide an arts festival in the community. Below is information pertaining to this program.
About Howard Alan Events http://Www.artfestival.com
In the past 18 years, Howard Alan Events have become America's leading producer of juried art
fairs. Every week, they create the world's largest collection of artists and contemporary crafters. The
artists come from all over the United States and abroad, to create a collection of over 15 million
dollars of art on display. Every weekend Howard Alan Events creates a street festival, often defined
as an "affordable open art gallery". Approximately thirty-nine (39) events are planned throughout the
year; however, additional smaller events are coordinated in Alan's home state of Florida. Unlike a
museum or art gallery, people can view the artwork, while having an opportunity to meet the
individual who created it.
Alan has a database of over 4,000 diverse artists. Approximately 1,000 of these artists pay an
annual membership fee to Howard Alan Events, Ltd., and in return they receive admission to select
art festivals throughout the U.S., health insurance, and other benefits. Through these databases
and other promotion opportunities, Alan is able to select which artists he would like presented for a
particular show. This way, Alan explains that every show is unique unto itself and no two shows are
alike. Local artists would also be given an opportunity to display their artwork.
Popular shows such as the Las Olas Art Fair or the Chicago Tribune North Michigan Magnificent
Mile Art Festival receive around 1,200 applications for only 200 - 300 coveted spots. These shows
feature a variety of fine art and craft including sculpture, paintings, photography, fused glass, and
jewelry, produced by the nation's top award-winning artists.
Ghida indicated that she would talk to the Chamber about their interest in the arts festival for 2001. This
information will also be shared with the Village Board for their review and consideration. If approved, a
planning committee would be formed to coordinate the details of the event.
Business—Schools loin together to encourage arts in the community. Ilene suggested that the schools may
be interested to work with the local businesses to promote arts in the community. There are 22 shopping
centers in Buffalo Grove. The centers would be contacted and asked if they would be willing to post artwork,
size such as 11"x17", in their window. Each school or grade would have one shopping center and the school
and/or the shopping center would agree upon a theme for the artwork. The artwork would be displayed for a
certain period of time. The program would provide children the opportunity to display their art, the
businesses would benefit by the walking traffic of people viewing the art and shopping in the center. It was
suggested that this program should not be year-round as business owners may be more willing to participate
if they knew the artwork would be displayed for a limited amount of time.
Meeting Schedule
If members are not able to attend a meeting, they should contact Ghida Sahyouni at the Village.
All meetings will be held at Village Hall, lower level conference room, starting at 6:00 p.m. The next meeting
will be held:
. Wednesday, 11/29/2000
The meeting concluded at 7:10 p.m. Ghida thanked the members for their hard work.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ghida Sahyouni
Assistant Village Manager
cc:Jeff Berman, Trustee Liaison
Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Elliott Hartstein, Village President
William R. Balling, Village Manager