2016-06-08 - Arts Commission - Agenda PacketFifty Raupp Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100
Phone: 847-459-2500
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Arts Commission - Regular Meeting - May 11, 2016 7:00 PM
I Old Business
A. Textile Arts Wrap Up
B. Skokie Sculpture Garden Update
C. Landscaping Contest Update
4. New Business
A. Halloween Decorating Contest
B. Election Themed Public Art
C. Dance Festival Update
5. Village Report
A. Band Report
B. Artist League Report
6. Adjourn
The Village of Buffalo Grove, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that
persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities,
contact the ADA Coordinator at 459-2525 to allow the Village to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
05/11 /2016
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Elliott Hartstein
Approval of Minutes
A. Arts Commission - Regular Meeting - Apr 13, 2016 7:00 PM
RESULT:
ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Sharon Borstein, Commissioner
SECONDER:
Sandy Greenberg, Commissioner
AYES:
Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein, Sachs
ABSENT:
Fred Weissman, Steve Bulmash, Shari Ginsberg, Jessica Liefer
Old Business
Dance Festival Update
Roman Mazur of MAZURDANCE was in attendance to provide the commission with a preliminary
agenda of his proposed international festival. The commission decided to form a committee to
develop a list of questions for Mr. Mazur. He went on to invite all the commissioners to an
upcoming performance of the dance company during Memorial Day weekend.
Event Planning Subcommittee Report
The Event Planning Subcommittee reported on the events of their last meeting where they
answered the questions that were sent by Ivan Carlson. These answers were forwarded to Ivan
Carlson by staff.
Textile Arts Contest Update
Sharon announced the winners of the contest. The commission agreed that once the winners
were notified that an announcement will go out over social media as well as the winners will be
recognized at an upcoming Village Board Meeting.
501c3 Update
Chairman Hartstein and Trustee Weidenfeld provided an overview of the presentation that was
made at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting. The commission was receptive to and
approved of the proposed method of incorporation for the 501 c3.
Skokie Sculpture Garden Update
The trip is scheduled for June 26 at 1:00pm.
Landscaping Contest Update
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A press release was sent out and it was promoted over social media.
Halloween Lawn Decorating Contest Update
The contest was announced in the Landscaping Contest release.
New Business
Recommendations and Approval of a 2017 Calendar Art Competition
The commission agreed upon sponsoring the 2017 Calendar Art Competition.
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Recommendations and Approval of a Window Painting Contest/ Possible c
Election Year Related Public Art Activity
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The commission discussed the possibility of a election/ get out the vote event that incorporates 'R
the arts. This event could be centered around window painting, lamp post banners, or decorated o
sculptures. The commission requested that staff consult the Village Manager's office as well as a
the Village Attorney to the feasibility of this event. a
Village Report
Band Report
The commission commented on the success of the most recent band concert.
Artists League
The league is meeting with venues and planning small events.
Adjourn
Evan C Michel Managment Analyst
APPROVED BY ME THIS 11th DAY OF May , 2016
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