Arts Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE NORTHBROOK ARTS COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK NOVEMBER 1, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Julia Miller at 7:04 p.m. at the Northbrook Village Hall in the Terrace Room. Commissioners present: Jerry Block, Maureen Fallows, Elsa Fischer, Christopher Laughlin, Eric Robbins, Marilyn Jamora, Cherie Natenberg, Cathie Winnie, Sherry Weiss and Liaison Jessica Neton. Commissioners Excused: Maureen Fallows and Linda Goldman Commissioners Absent: Chad Davidson Guests in attendance:. Pam Tokowitz (Art Teacher, Artist, Northbrook Resident). INTRODUCTIONS Jessica Neton introduced herself to all the commissioners as the new liaison. MINUTES: Chairman Julia Miller asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the October 4, 2012 meeting. Commissioner Block called for the motion and Commissioner Robbins seconded. All are in favor with noted corrections. HERE FROM THE AUDIENCE: None. COMMITTEE UPDATES Art in the Park Chairman Miller reported the sub-committee which includes Erin Malloy, Elsa Fischer, Jessica Neton and Chairman Miller are just getting started on the event for 2013. The contract with Erin Malloy has been signed and she is already working on the event in which she has sent out the applications with a February deadline date. After the first of the year the sub-committee will be expanding and the commissioners will be asked to join the set-up, music, food, etc. committees. The sub-committee is working on the promotional packet with Erin Malloy at this time as well. The commission is looking to hire a graphic artist Justin Miller to update the Arts Commission logo (16 hours of design work for $300.00). He will give the commission 4 options by January 3rd to review and comment on. He will then edit 1 to 2 logos and get that back to the commission by January 17th and we would have a final logo by January 31, 2012 to vote on and approve at the meeting of February 7, 2013 to use for the Art in the Park promotional advertising. With no meeting in January, Chairman Miller will contact all the commissioners to see which ones want to get together in January and review the submitted logos. Upon receiving the responses, a quick meeting may be called in the Terrace Room to discuss just the logo. MOTION: Commissioner Laughlin motioned to allocate $300.00 for approximately 16 hours of artistry work to receive 4 logo mock ups of which a final logo for the Arts Commission will be chosen. Commissioner Winnie seconded the motion. All are in favor. Art Workshops Commissioner Jamora reported sub-committee met and decided to have three workshops but not all in a row. The tentative schedule is April 6 and 7th will be a two day for water color with Dian Johnson who is well known in the water color western suburbs and is part of the Elk Grove Art Guild. She is a fantastic water color artist and this workshop should be well attended. May 4th and 5th are the tentative dates for Sally Keller, a local artist from the northern suburbs. She does pastel, oil and charcoal art. She will do a two day class in pastel portraits. Her website is www.sallybakerkeller.com so you can look at her work. The sub-committee was thinking in the fall in late September or October we hope to have Joye Moon do a collage workshop. She does workshops around the country and lives in Wisconsin. Dates will be discussed with her and then reported back to the commission. The sub-committee was thinking of lowering the prices for the workshops so more people will be able to participate and without travel, hotel and food costs, this would be comparable to what has been spent and made in the past. Open Committee Opportunities Chairman Miller discussed how having sub-committees have helped expedite discussion on events during commission meetings. There are openings for sub-committee members for Northbrook Originals for Advertising, Opening night, etc. Commissioner Robbins passed out the application form for all to review and comment on. Help will also be needed for Art in the Park for music, etc. ANNUAL REPORT Chairman Miller and Commissioner Laughlin will work on this report for the Board of Trustees. A sub- committee needs to be formed to collect data and to preserve the report. This report will be completed projects and future projects and goals. This report should be submitted to the Board of Trustees for review by February. GOALS The following are the goals submitted and the goals for the next year: 1. Updating the website 2. Have an interactive concert 3. Scavenger hunt for Art 4. Trading Art (10 pieces) 5. Short Film Festival 6. One or two musical festivals 7. Indoor venue for teens (to play music for each other) 8. Youth Art Fair 9. A long time goal would be to own our own building. 10. Crafting a survey 11. Define the role of the Arts Commission (Define the events or Putting on the events) 12. Strengthen networking of Artists in Northbrook 13. Outdoor Sculptures 14. Free mini workshops (1 to 1-1/2 hours long)  15. Poetry slam and music 16. Theatre type – play readers 17. Improve communication from the Arts Commission 18. Recruit more commissioners 19. Establishing a permanent volunteer base 20. Foster partnerships with other entities 21. Incorporate special needs events for the young special need adults 22. Offer events for senior citizens 23. Survey the community regarding what type of events or art they would like 24. Strong network of visual art (or any type of art) holding a “barbeque” 25. Maintain a directory of artists that would include all forms of art 26. Explore using sponsorship for some events 27. Encourage outdoor sculpture The commissioners discussed different possible venues for future Art related events to be held. Information will be collected regarding cost, availability, etc. and will be discussed more in detail at a later meeting. PROPOSALS The commission has received by Steve Gianni, MultiMedia Manager two grant proposals for concerts that we have sponsored for years. One is 2 Piano 4 Hands and Concerts on Three. MOTION: Commissioner Laughlin motioned to continue to support the two proposals submitted by the library for the 2 Piano 4 Hands in March concert and the Concerts on Three at the Library in the amount of $2,000.00. All in favor and Commissioner Robbins abstained from the vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The YMCA will be holding the Jr. High Art Show and Reception on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The winners will be announced at 3:45 p.m. This is a very nice showing and a great success Art Show. The Artists are in 6th, 7th and 8th great. The Arts Commission is giving the prizes to the winners. Home for the Holidays is on December 2nd, 4:00 p.m. at Techny and tickets are selling well. There are a variety of prices for tickets and they can be purchased on line as well. The Park District has a Northbrook Theatre for young audiences in the age range of 4 to 12. The shows are Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. from now until November 24th and tickets are $8.00. This is a very high quality theatre. ADJOURN Commissioner Jamora made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner Natenberg seconded. On voice vote, the motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/Susan Kinney Recorder