Arts Commission
Regular MeetingMundelein, IL · May 19, 2025
Minutes
Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting Minutes May 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mundelein Arts Commission was held on May 19,
2025. Chairperson Spicuzza called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ATTENDANCE
A. Spicuzza took attendance. It indicated as follows:
Commission Attendance
PRESENT: Chairman Spicuzza, Commissioner Esson, Commissioner Justman,
Commissioner Bayoneto, Commissioner Kalmanovsky (7:02 PM), Commissioner Smith,
Commissioner Yim, Commissioner Woodard, Commissioner Arp, Commissioner Lyttle
ABSENT:
Village Attendance
PRESENT: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner; Jessica Marvin, Associate Planner
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Commissioners Arp and Lyttle were introduced to the Mundelein Arts Commission. They
shared some background information about themselves, and the Commission welcomed
them to the group.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
There was no public commentary.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of the April 21, 2025 Minutes
Motion by S. Esson, seconded by G. Smith to approve the April 21, 2025 meeting
minutes, as amended.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 10, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Sue Esson
SECONDER: Commissioner Gail Smith
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard, Seth Arp,
Dannielle Lyttle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Art Plan
There was no updates.
Lure of the Local
Lure of the Local will take place from October 17 to November 17, 2025, with the
theme this year being "Portals." The event will continue to be held in the Archer
Business Center (ABC Building), but it will be in a different location within the same
building. The application for Lure of the Local will open in June 2025.
The subcommittee (S. Kalmanovsky, C. Woodard, and C. Bayoneto) discussed the new
space, which was previously occupied by a law firm. They noted several improvements,
including better parking, enhanced lighting, and a layout featuring office-like rooms.
Artists will be able to use these rooms as studio spaces leading up to the show.
Additionally, a second subcommittee (S. Kalmanovsky and J. Justman) was formed to
manage the artist residency prior to the event. The subcommittees will continue to
meet monthly to plan and discuss the event.
The Lure of the Local subcommittee will meet one hour before (6:00 PM) the regularly
scheduled MAC meeting on June 16, 2025.
Scholarship Program
The subcommittee (S. Esson, G. Smith, and C. Bayoneto) attended the Awards
Ceremony on May 13, 2025, to present the scholarship awards to the recipients. They
expressed interest in increasing the budget next year to provide a larger award
amount.
Indoor Art Program
There was no updates.
Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam
The Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam will be held on August 17, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00
PM at the parklet on Park Street, right next to Area Coffee. G. Smith, S. Esson, and C.
Bayoneto will assist J. Justman with this event.
Poetry and Storytelling Showcase
Poetry and Storytelling Showcase will be held on August 24, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
at the parklet on Park Street, right next to Area Coffee.
S'Mural
C. Woodard updated the Commission on S'Murals and the next steps.A call for artists
for this program will be created, and once it is published on social media, she will begin
collecting artist information and building a bank of artists. She will serve as a
matchmaker between the artists and building/property owners. Staff is currently
working on proposing a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the
regulations for murals.
Additionally, C. Woodard informed the Commission that Tony Cannoli is interested in
an S'Mural. They would like the mural to depict a framed window looking into a
kitchen. It will be located on the front of the building, facing Lake Street.
Stars on Parade
The call for artists is complete and will be posted on social media soon. The MAC is
collaborating on a star with the Beautification Committee and Flowerama. The theme
of the star is Marigolds, Monarchs, and Mexican Heritage.
Writing Contest
This project has been tabled.
Hand Sculpture
The artist, Meg White, is still in the process of working on the hand sculpture. She has
recorded snippets of her sculpting the hand, and C. Malec informed the commission to
check out her YouTube channel. C. Malec also mentioned that we should post updates
on Meg White's progress in the upcoming weeks on MAC's social media platforms.
A. Spicuzza assisted staff by researching local concrete contractors and emailed staff a
list along with their contact information. Additionally, the Commission would like the
Mundelein community to name the sculpture once it has been installed. Therefore,
staff will contact JR Steel & Welding to create signs for the Hand and Earth Flight
sculpture.
Beautification Committee
C. Woodard gave the commission an update on the Beautification Committee and their
upcoming projects.
OLD BUSINESS
Percents for the Arts (S. Kalmanovsky)
The "Percent for the Arts" program involves allocating a small percentage of the cost of
new development, or significant renovations involving 50% or more of a building, into
an art fund. This fund would be managed by the Mundelein Arts Commission to
support future public art projects. This project will be tabled until February 2026.
ArtsLink North Directory (S. Esson)
S. Esson will sign the Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) up for ArtsLink, and start
posting MAC events.
Community Days/Parade
The Community Days Craft event is on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,
and the Community Days Parade is on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The
subcommittee (S. Esson and G. Smith) will schedule time with Public Works to decorate
the flatbed truck for the parade.
Mundelein Grand Prix
J. Marvin informed the Commission that the 2025 Mundelein Grand Prix will be
relocated to the neighborhood directly south of Courtland Commons. This year, the
volunteer t-shirts will be green, and the Commission has ordered green cowbells for
this year’s event.
Sidewalk Painting
This project will be tabled until January 2026.
Art Table at MHS Art Show
A. Spicuzza shared that a teacher from Mundelein High School inquired whether the
Commission would be interested in presenting an award to an artist’s work before the
exhibition opens to the public. She noted that the exhibition includes works from 1st
through 12th grade, which would make selecting a single winner challenging. S.
Kalmanovsky suggested considering giving the award to an AP art student.
This event will be re-added to the agenda in February 2026.
NEW BUSINESS AND PROJECT UPDATES
Art on Park
The MAC will have a table at the Mundelein Farmers Market on August 30, 2025, from
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The theme of the market is Art on Park. Staff will provide C.
Woodard with table supplies and flyers featuring upcoming MAC projects.
Other
• The Commission reviewed their budget for this fiscal year and would like to add
an item under committee reports to review the budget at the beginning of
every MAC meeting.
• C. Malec informed the Commission that they will need to transition to using
their new Outlook email accounts, as staff will discontinue sending
communications to personal email addresses in the coming months.
• C. Bayoneto shared that her child participates in martial arts and is tested every
six weeks, which involves breaking four wooden boards. She noted that the
broken boards are typically discarded and placed in a large stack near the trash.
She suggested exploring potential ways to repurpose the boards to prevent
them from going to waste.
• The MAC and the Kirk Players will be partnering on future theater programs.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by S. Kalmanovsky, seconded by G. Smith to adjourn the meeting.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 10, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner Gail Smith
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard, Seth Arp,
Dannielle Lyttle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Marvin, Associate Planner
Recording Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
Village Hall - Room 101
300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at the Mundelein Village Hall. The meeting will
not be streamed electronically. If you cannot attend the meeting and you wish to submit a question
or comment to be read during the public commentary portion of the meeting, please email your full
name and your question or comment to cmalec@mundelein.org. Please put "Public Commentary" in
the subject line. Comments received during the meeting, but after the public commentary portion has
ended, will be provided to the Commission Members after the meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
V. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of the April 21, 2025 Minutes
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Art Plan
B. Lure of the Local
C. Scholarship Program
D. Indoor Art Program
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E. Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam
F. Poetry and Storytelling Showcase
G. S'Mural
H. Stars on Parade
I. Writing Contest
J. Hand Sculpture
K. Beautification Committee
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Percents for the Arts (S. Kalmanovsky)
B. Table at MHS Art Show
C. ArtsLink North Directory (S. Esson)
D. Community Days/Parade
E. Mundelein Grand Prix
F. Sidewalk Painting
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS AND PROJECT UPDATES
A. Art on Park
B. Other
IX. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND UPDATES
X. ADJOURNMENT
The Village of Mundelein, 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 who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the
ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons.
Mundelein Arts Commission Agenda 5/19/2025 Page |3
Packet
AGENDA
MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
Village Hall - Room 101
300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060
May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Please note that this meeting will be held in-person at the Mundelein Village Hall. The meeting will
not be streamed electronically. If you cannot attend the meeting and you wish to submit a question
or comment to be read during the public commentary portion of the meeting, please email your full
name and your question or comment to cmalec@mundelein.org. Please put "Public Commentary" in
the subject line. Comments received during the meeting, but after the public commentary portion has
ended, will be provided to the Commission Members after the meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTARY
V. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Approval of the April 21, 2025 Minutes
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Public Art Plan
B. Lure of the Local
C. Scholarship Program
D. Indoor Art Program
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E. Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam
F. Poetry and Storytelling Showcase
G. S'Mural
H. Stars on Parade
I. Writing Contest
J. Hand Sculpture
K. Beautification Committee
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Percents for the Arts (S. Kalmanovsky)
B. Table at MHS Art Show
C. ArtsLink North Directory (S. Esson)
D. Community Days/Parade
E. Mundelein Grand Prix
F. Sidewalk Painting
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS AND PROJECT UPDATES
A. Art on Park
B. Other
IX. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND UPDATES
X. ADJOURNMENT
The Village of Mundelein, 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 who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the
ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons.
Mundelein Arts Commission Agenda 5/19/2025 Page |3
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Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mundelein Arts Commission was held on April 21,
2025. Chairperson Spicuzza called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ATTENDANCE
A. Spicuzza took attendance. It indicated as follows:
Commission Attendance
PRESENT: Chairman Spicuzza, Commissioner Esson, Commissioner Justman,
Commissioner Bayoneto, Commissioner Kalmanovsky, Commissioner Smith,
Commissioner Yim, Commissioner Woodard
ABSENT:
Also present: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner; Jessica Marvin, Associate Planner, and
members of the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
Three Mundelein High School students were awarded scholarships from the Mundelein
Arts Commission. They introduced themselves and shared which colleges they will be
attending and their intended programs of study. The Commission congratulated them on
their achievements and is looking forward to the Awards Ceremony on May 13, 2025.
Additionally, two members of the public attended the meeting to learn more about the
Mundelein Arts Commission and our current projects.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of the March, 17, 2025 Minutes
Motion by S. Esson, seconded by G. Smith to approve the March 17, 2025 meeting
minutes, as amended.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Sue Esson
SECONDER: Commissioner Gail Smith
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Art Plan
There was no updates.
Lure of the Local
C. Malec and the subcommittee (S. Kalmanovsky, C. Woodard, and C. Bayoneto)
provided a brief overview of this year's event. Lure of the Local will take place from
October 17 to November 17, 2025, with the theme this year being "Portals." The event
will continue to be held in the Archer Business Center (ABC Building), but it will be in a
different location within the same building.
The subcommittee discussed the new space, which was previously occupied by a law
firm. They noted several improvements, including better parking, enhanced lighting,
and a layout featuring office-like rooms. Artists will be able to use these rooms as
studio spaces leading up to the show. Additionally, a second subcommittee (S.
Kalmanovsky and J. Justman) was formed to manage the artist residency prior to the
event. The subcommittees will continue to meet monthly to plan and discuss the event.
Motion by C. Bayoneto, seconded by G. Smith to approve $5,000 for the Lure of the
Local Art Exhibition.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Colleen Bayoneto
SECONDER: Commissioner Gail Smith
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Scholarship Program
The subcommittee (S. Esson, G. Smith, and C. Bayoneto) selected three Mundelein High
School students to receive scholarships. They spoke during public commentary earlier
in the meeting. The subcommittee will attend the Awards Ceremony on May 13, 2025.
Indoor Art Program
The Indoor Art Program will be included in this year’s Lure of the Local planning.
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Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam
J. Justman informed the Commission that the previous event was a weather-dependent
event and this year's event will be the same. G. Smith will assist J. Justman with this
event.
Poetry and Storytelling Showcase
J. Justman is open to moving the event indoors if the weather is bad. The Commission
suggested using the new Lure of the Local space, and J. Justman said he would consider
it. He mentioned that it might be easier to direct the poets to the parklet on Park
Street, right next to Area Coffee.
S'Mural
C. Woodard updated the Commission that Tony Cannoli is interested in a S’mural. They
would like the S’mural to depict a framed window looking into a kitchen. It will be
located on the front of the building, facing Lake Street.
Emil’s and Bill’s Pizza and Pub are also interested in S’murals and have been in contact
with C. Woodard. One issue is that if a business does not own the property or building,
additional approvals may be required for a S’mural. The next step is to put out a call for
artists for the S’murals.
Additionally, since there was leftover money in the budget, the Commission would like
to use $500 to purchase primer for the S’murals.
Motion by S. Kalmanovsky, seconded by C. Bayoneto to approved $500 for primer for
the S'Murals.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner Colleen Bayoneto
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Stars on Parade
C. Woodard updated the Commission on the status of the Stars on Parade sculptures.
Each star is reacting differently to the weather, showing varying degrees of weathering.
The estimated lifespan of the stars is 3 to 5 years. Staff will need to issue a call for
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artists for this project.
Additionally, the Grand Dominion star will need to be relocated, as the property it is
currently located on has been sold. Staff proposed several potential new locations for
the star, including the site of the old Village Hall and the war memorial triangle at the
intersection of Route 176/Maple Avenue and East Hawley Street.
Hand Sculpture
The artist, Meg White, is still in the process of working on the hand sculpture. She has
recorded snippets of her sculpting the hand, and C. Malec informed the commission to
check out her YouTube channel. C. Malec also mentioned that we should post updates
on Meg White's progress in the upcoming weeks on MAC's social media platforms.
Staff would like the Commission's assistance in reaching out to a concrete contractor to
obtain a quote for a concrete footer for this sculpture. Staff will provide A. Spicuzza
with additional information after the meeting. Additionally, the Commission would like
the Mundelein community to name the sculpture once it has been installed. Therefore,
staff will contact JR Steel & Welding to create signs for the Hand and Earth Flight
sculpture.
Beautification Committee
C. Woodard gave the commission an update on the Beautification Committee and their
upcoming projects.
OLD BUSINESS
Percents for the Arts (S. Kalmanovsky)
S. Kalmanovsky read a cover letter she drafted to the Commission, which she would like
to send to the Village Board. The Commission agreed that it was a well-written letter
and expressed a willingness to sign it on behalf of the Mundelein Arts Commission.
The "Percent for the Arts" program involves allocating a small percentage of the cost of
new development, or significant renovations involving 50% or more of a building, into
an art fund. This fund would be managed by the Mundelein Arts Commission to
support future public art projects.
S. Kalmanovsky and R. Yim will continue researching this project and will provide an
update at a later time.
Table at MHS Art Show
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The Mundelein High School Art Show will take place on April 24, 2025, from 6:00 to
8:00 PM. S. Kalmanovsky and A. Spicuzza will attend the event on behalf of the
Mundelein Arts Commission.
ArtsLink North Directory (S. Esson)
S. Esson will sign the Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) up for ArtsLink, and start
posting MAC events.
NEW BUSINESS AND PROJECT UPDATES
Community Days/Parade
S. Esson and G. Smith will provide staff with links to the items they need to purchase for
the Community Days Parade. A. Spicuzza noted that an emergency last year caused the
cancellation of her Community Days art project. She will not need to order crafts for
this year’s event.
Motion by J. Justman, seconded by C. Bayoneto to approve $500 for the Community
Days Parade Decorations.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Jeff Justman
SECONDER: Commissioner Colleen Bayoneto
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mundelein Grand Prix
J. Marvin informed the Commission that the 2025 Mundelein Grand Prix will be
relocated to the neighborhood south of Courtland Commons. This year, the volunteer t-
shirts will be green, and the Commission would like to order green cowbells for this
year’s event. Additionally, since there was leftover money in the budget, the
Commission would like to use $2,500 to purchase spray chalk and professional chalk for
the crosswalk and chalk demonstration for the Mundelein Grand Prix.
Motion by S. Esson, seconded by S. Kalmanovsky to approve $700 to purchase 500
cowbells for the Mundelein Grand Prix event.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
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MOVER: Commissioner Sue Esson
SECONDER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by S. Kalmanovsky, and seconded by C. Bayoneto to approve up to $2,500 to
purchase spray and professional chalk.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner Colleen Bayoneto
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sidewalk Painting
S. Esson will look into the project further and provide an update to the Commission at
the May 19, 2025, MAC meeting.
Other
• A. Spicuzza mentioned to the Commission the idea of reaching out to Mundelein
businesses to see if they would be interested in sponsoring an already-installed
sculpture and receiving naming rights. She also noted that she spoke with the
Village of Gurnee, which had reached out to Mundelein to learn how the
Mundelein Arts Commission operates and to gain insights from our experience.
• C. Bayoneto mentioned that when she attends events on behalf of the
Mundelein Arts Commission, our table display does not attract much attention
compared to other tables that feature interactive elements. She requested that
the Commission consider purchasing interactive items for future tabling events.
Motion by A.Spicuzza, seconded by S. Kalmanovsky to approve $2,000 for table decor,
a tent, and customized MAC tablecloths.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Chairman Aurelia Spicuzza
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SECONDER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND UPDATES
There were no questions, comments, or updates.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by A. Spicuzza, seconded by S. Kalmanovsky to adjourn the meeting.
RESULT: Passed [Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0]
MOVER: Chairman Aurelia Spicuzza
SECONDER: Commissioner Stacee Kalmanovsky
AYES: Aurelia Spicuzza, Sue Esson, Jeff Justman, Colleen Bayoneto, Stacee
Kalmanovsky, Gail Smith, Rachel Yim, Chris Woodard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Marvin, Associate Planner
Recording Secretary
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Public Art Plan
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
No updates at this time.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Lure of the Local
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
The subcommittee has their next meeting set up for Wednesday, May 21st and will report on more
updates at the next meeting. At the last meeting, the MAC authorized $5,000 for general Lure
expenditures, and the subcommittee will come back at a later time if that needs to be adjusted.
While the event planning is still in the early stages, the subcommittee has made a few decisions:
1. Dates: October 17th – November 16th (5 weeks).
2. Opening Reception: Friday, October 17th.
3. New Location: ABC Building – Former KSN space (westernmost unit of the building). Benefits
of the new space:
4. Tentative Theme: Portals
5. Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities will be more structured this year (tiers, established
amounts, etc.). A title sponsorship will be offered like last year.
6. Marketing: More time needs to be invested into promotion this year – particularly non-social
media marketing like signage, mailings, postcards, cross-promotion, etc.
7. Residency Program:Due to the unique layout of the new with many individual offices, a
residency program will be explored. S. Kalmanovsky and J. Justman volunteered to be a
separate subcommittee for this aspect.
a. The idea would be to offer a free studio space to artists for up to three months (two
months before Lure of the Local opens). Unlike the main show, these artists would be
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vetted and would sign a (free) short-term lease agreement with the Village. They
would have direct access to the space and a lockable studio.
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Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Scholarship Program
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to three MHS students pursuing higher education in the arts:
• Matteo Bonilla
• Mason Jerome
• Chloe Langford
This year, the subcommittee opted to have the scholarship award go straight to their college of
choice towards tuition (as opposed to a check directly to the student). This eliminates the student
needing to fill out a W-9 form and needing to claim the income when filling out taxes.
All three scholarship checks are on their way to their respective schools. The subcommittee
attended the award ceremony at MHS on May 13th and will report on any updates.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Indoor Art Program
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
S. Kalmanovsky will report on any updates. At prior meetings, the MAC discussed taking photos of
location options for indoor artwork.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
J. Justman is working towards a 2025 Acoustic Music and Guitar Jam and will report on any updates.
G. Smith will be assisting this year with the event.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Poetry and Storytelling Showcase
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
J. Justman will report on any updates.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: S'Mural
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
UPDATE: The email to artists is scheduled to be sent out on Monday, May 19th. The materials and
contact list have been prepared, and Staff just needs to make some adjustments to the webpage so it
can be referenced in the email.
Staff also purchased two cans of the Insl-X Stix White Primer at Ace Hardware for $125.98, which will
be used to prep walls for the s’murals.
Background:
• The mural database will be a collection of artist names who are interested in installing
murals. The idea is to have a “pool” of artists that we can reach out to for our own murals,
but also a database we can share with private property owners that want to install their own
murals (like a “matchmaking” service for public art). An email is drafted, and the next step is
to organize email contacts and send out the invitation. The email will also include the
“S’Murals” opportunity if they are interested. C. Woodard will collect interest in the mural
database by first emailing all our artist contacts:
o Lure of the Local artists
o Lure guestbook entries (that identified as artists)
o Interested artists that have contacted the MAC over the years (Staff has a list)
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• S’Murals is a proposed MAC-funded series of small murals, which is anticipated to be a 2025
project. C. Woodard has identified the first location, Tony Cannoli, and has been working with
that business owner. A. Spicuzza also offered to join a subcommittee to assist.
o Location: Tony Cannoli at 460 N. Lake Street
o Wall Size: 6’3” x 5’2” (approx. 32 SF)
o Surface: Textured wood with vertical grooves
o Theme: A framed window, looking into a kitchen. In the kitchen, a grandmother is
teaching her adult grandson how to make cannoli.
o Color Palette: Emphasize the color yellow.
o Proposed Artist Honorarium: $1,000
Next steps are to send out the call for artists and secure legal approval.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Stars on Parade
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
The call for artists is complete and will be posted on social media on Monday, May 19th when the
website updates are complete. A form will be added to the website to streamline submissions.
The MAC is collaborating on a star with the Beautification Committee, which is also sponsored by
Flowerama ($200). The star was completed by Chicago Fiberglass Works, and C. Woodard picked it
up and dropped it off at Public Works. Next step is a Call for Artists - the draft flyer was reviewed at
the previous meeting. This will be marketed on social media and direct emailed to contacts who may
be interested (in conjunction with the S’Murals email).
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Writing Contest
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
Staff had a note to add the Writing Contest back to the agenda in mid-2025. The MAC should discuss
interest in continuing the program, and if so, establish a direction and subcommitee.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Hand Sculpture
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
The artist, Meg White, is still midway through working on the hand sculpture. She continues to share
regular YouTube videos from her channel about its making, found at
www.youtube.com/@possmom8. The MAC should consider sharing an update with the public with
some video clips.
Next steps:
• Work with MAC, Public Works, and artist on refining the final location within the Pollinator
Garden.
• Secure additional concrete footer quotes (already received two for $2,800 and $5,400).
• Have concrete footer installed in advance of artwork delivery.
• Determine a name for the sculpture – a community naming contest was discussed previously.
In March, the Commission felt that it should be named after installation so the community
has a chance to interact with it before naming it.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Beautification Committee
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
C. Woodard will report on any updates. Spring Into Summer is scheduled for May 31st.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Percents for the Arts (S. Kalmanovsky)
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
S. Kalmanovsky and R. Yim will report on any updates. They have conducted some research and are
working on developing a recommendation letter to the Village Board.
Recommendation:
Page 25 of 34
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Table at MHS Art Show
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
S. Kalmanovsky and A. Spicuzza hosted an information table at the MHS Art Show, and will report on
their experience.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: ArtsLink North Directory (S. Esson)
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
S. Esson found the ArtsLink North Directory, which is a directory of northern Illinois arts events,
attractions, businesses, and organizations: https://artslinknorth.com. She offered to add the MAC to
the directory and manage that listing.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Community Days/Parade
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
1. Craft Event: The MAC will host their usual kids’ craft event at Community Days on Thursday,
July 3rd from 1-3 PM. The craft will be the same as last year, so the MAC does not need to
purchase any (it was not used last year due to the evacuation coinciding with the MAC’s time
slot).
2. Parade: The MAC is participating in the annual Community Days parade on Sunday, July 6th at
1:00 PM. S. Esson and G. Smith will be decorating the parade float owned by Public Works
again, and public works will pull the float. Decoration supplies and beads were purchased
from Amazon for a total of $399.99.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Mundelein Grand Prix
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
This year’s Mundelein Grand Prix is scheduled for Monday, July 21st. The MAC will participate in the
same format as previous years. However, the location will change this year due to construction
around the Village Hall Subdivision. The new location will be in the neighborhood directly south of
Courtland Commons, with most event activities taking place on Courtland Commons. The
Commission should discuss a game plan. Some updates
• The MAC booth and street chalk area will be located just south of Courtland Commons in the
street, which will be directly adjacent to the race course.
• Cowbells have been purchased in the same amount as last year, which are green with a white
MAC logo. The MAC previously authorized $700 for the cowbells, but the price ended up
being $74 – we will ask the MAC to authorize the additional expenditure.
• Jess Marvin is working with the race organizers to get the crosswalk locations approved.
When those are selected, the MAC will start advertising the call for artists for spray chalk
crosswalks.
• The MAC should also authorize any expected expenditures for the bike race, such as spray
chalk, stick chalk, and the artist honorariums.
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Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Sidewalk Painting
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
The Commission previously discussed sidewalk and asphalt painting, with ideas including the Park
Street closure and the sidewalk to the south of Courtland Commons. After speaking with supervisors,
the Village’s direction is as follows:
1. The MAC should conduct research and prepare a proposal with information such as:
a. Potential locations
b. Material options
c. How long it lasts
d. How to remove
e. Possible types of content/artwork
f. How artists are selected
2. Send out proposal to department heads for comments/concerns.
3. Present the project to the Village Board for feedback, including any department head
comments.
Another staff member recently visited a city that had “micro” sidewalk art installations scattered
throughout the city. They mentioned that something like that could be a cool idea to involve the
public with a scavenger hunt.
Recommendation:
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Page 32 of 34
To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Art on Park
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
C. Woodard will report on any updates.
Recommendation:
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Colleen Malec, Senior Planner
For: Mundelein Arts Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025
Subject: Other
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
None
Background:
Staff ordered various supplies for MAC booth tables:
• Two black MAC tablecloths - $297.50
• Various items from Oriental Trading:
o Suncatcher pen assortment (3 sets) - $134.97
o Large Heart Suncatchers (12 sets of 12) - $131.88
o Suncatcher Succulent Pot (25 sets of 6) - $424.75
o Poinsettia Garland - $21.99
o Fill in the blanks Carnival Spin Wheel - $34.98
o Blue Acrylic Serving Bowls - $6.27
o Medium Plastic Flared Bowls - $21.99
o Dual Wooden Chalkboard Easel Stand - $12.99
o Letter Bead Bracelet Kits (10 sets) - $179.50
• NOTE: The two holiday crafts from Oriental Trading were out of stock
Recommendation:
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