2016-05-11 - Arts Commission - Minutes 05/11/2016
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
05/11/2016
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.
Recommendations and Approval of a Window Painting Contest/ Possible
Election Year Related Public Art Activity
The commission discussed the possibility of a election/get out the vote event that incorporates
the arts. This event could be centered around window painting, lamp post banners, or decorated
sculptures. The commission requested that staff consult the Village Manager's office as well as
the Village Attorney to the feasibility of this event.
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