Arts Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE NORTHBROOK ARTS COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Julia Miller at 7:05 p.m. at the Northbrook Village Hall in the Shermer Study. Commissioners present: Julia Miller, Jerry Block, Maureen Fallows, Elsa Fischer, Christopher Laughlin, Marilyn Jamora, Sherry Weiss and Liaison Kendall Maltas. Commissioners Excused: Linda Goldman, Eric Robbins, Cathie Winnie and Cheri Natenberg. Commissioners Absent: None Guests in attendance: Leanne Johnson, Howard Schultz, David Harris, Sandy Shergren and Sharon Moyer. MINUTES: Chairman Julia Miller stated the minutes were not available for review. A motion was made and seconded to approve them at the next meeting. HERE FROM THE AUDIENCE: North Suburban YMCA Staff Johnson and Schultz recapped the Gig at the Y Event that was held August 7, 14 and 21st. Overall they felt it was a terrific event and would like to repeat it next year at their facilities grounds. They have the capability to market it all year round. There are features that can be improved upon, such as marketing the event throughout the year therefore improving attendance, promoting the event in their class brochures, partnering with other agencies within and outside of Northbrook, specifically inviting residents of Covenant Village and continued work with the Northbrook Arts Commission. They will compile some of the highlights and challenges of the event and present a report to the Art Commission. Additionally, the YMCA is making themselves available for any programs/events the community may want to hold at their facility. They are holding an open house on October 13th for a tour of the renovated building. They have installed a gallery type wiring system for hanging art work. This is to present work done by participants in their art classes but could be available for outside artists’ work. Chairman Miller addressed the guests and explained the requirements of being a Commissioner and the general functions of the Commission. ART IN THE PARK; 2012 SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT: The Committee met August 23rd and went over the Art in the Park Event. 77 artists participated, the Commission broke even on the event, there were approximately 2000 attendees and. The approach of the sub-committee is to analyze in detail what did and did not work at the event. The subcommittee is not asking for the commissions input just the okay to go ahead and plan ahead for 2013 with some changes to the event. The subcommittee will meet again and present their findings at a future date. Liaison Maltas stated the contract is currently being reviewed by staff and should be ready by October. The Commission approved the future planning of the event. GIG AT THE Y: A general discussion occurred concerning the August7, 14 and 21st event. The Commission’ felt overall the event was successful but comments include 1) they felt the overall marketing of the event was weak and could be improved; 2) selection of dates of the event should be considered with regards to conflicts with vacations, back to school and other community events; 3) the monetary outlay of the event; 4) choice of bands and 5) location of the event. The Commission is open to changes to improve the event and will continue discussion at the next meeting. OCTOBER 4, 2012 MEETING- REVIEW GOALS/EVENTS: Agenda items will include Gig at the Y and Art in the Park. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion occurred regarding cancelling either the December 6th or January 3rd meeting. On a motion made, seconded and approved, the commission decided to meet on December 6th and cancel the January3rd, 2013 meeting. January 2013, an art show consisting of Northbrook residents will be held at the Northbrook Public Library. The Commission has requested and April 2013 date for Northbrook Originals. OLD BUSINESS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Block’s art is currently showing at the Northbrook Public Library. Chairman Miller visited several art fairs this summer and obtained cards from new and interesting artists that would be a great addition to our art fair. Starting next month, the Arts Commission will have a new staff liaison, Jessica Neton. ADJOURN On a motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Colleen Brunner Recorder