Arts Commission

MINUTES NORTHBROOK ARTS COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK June 2, 2016 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Christopher Laughlin at 7:00 p.m. at the Northbrook Village Hall Terrace Room. Commissioners present: Al Alvarez, Jerry Block, Sheila Day, Steve Gianni, Frank Lamberti, Sharon Moyer and Marsha Schwartz. Commissioners Excused: None Commissioners Absent: None Guests in attendance: Bruce Bondy and Janet Cordovi. MINUTES: Minutes were approved from the March 3, 2016, April 7, 2016 and May 5, 2016 meeting, until the June meeting. HERE FROM THE AUDIENCE: None ROCK THE GREEN Chairman Laughlin reported tomorrow night is the event at 6:00 p.m. There will be 6 bands in the finals including the winner from last year. Last year’s band called US will defend their title. As an added feature this year , there will be student DJ’s added to the program. After Rock the Green finishes the Village will be showing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. 2016 ART IN THE PARK update: Chairman Laughlin discussed how he asked for a volunteer at the last meeting for the Young Artist Booth for this year’s event. Bruce Bondy has offered to take the lead on the Young Artist Booth. We have scattered inquiries from Young Artist’s so Chairman Laughlin has put together the application on the Arts Commission website and you can submit a photo of your work. The Young Artist Booth will be closer to the Food Vendor area so hopefully people will have an easier time finding this area. The Commissioners discussed how to advertise for Young Artists from Northbrook. Debbie Netter from DW Events is taking care of the Food Vendor and the Children’s Activity. Volunteers are needed for: Hospitality Room – Commissioner Gianni will oversee the Room and volunteers he will need. Music – Chairman Laughlin Young Artist Booth – Bruce Bondy Information Booth – Sharon Moyer Floaters – Al Alvarez Security – Northbrook Police – through Debbie Netter of DW Events. Photography – Commissioner Block Sound System – Chairman Laughlin Commissioner Lamberti stated that training for the gator will be held on Friday. All commissioners needing training should be at the park at 11:00 a.m. The Village of Northbrook is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facilities, are requested to contact Greg Van Dahm or Debbie Ford (847 664-4014 or 847 664-4013 respectively), promptly to allow the Village of Northbrook to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD number, 847 564-8645, for more information. REVIEW OF INCOME/EXPENDITURES The commissioners discussed a list of events and costs associated with them. The commission discussed events that worked and possible new ideas for future events or sponsorships. They also discussed upcoming grant proposals. Chairman Laughlin would like the commissioners to think about what type of events they want to have, how to grant monies for other projects and the impact it will have on the community. The funds have to be spread out or the commission needs to co-sponsor events. The commission needs to raise more money for the events they are sponsoring now and for future projects. The commission discussed the Spring Workshops and the possibility of Fall Workshops as well. The Spring workshops have made money for the Friends of the Arts in the past. Chairman Laughlin asked the commission to think about changing the grants to an Annual request or Semi-Annual request to the commission instead of anytime during the year. Chairman Laughlin asked the commission to solicit ideas for projects from others for future events. Commissioner Schwartz volunteered to design for a card to introduce the Arts Commission to resident and ask for donations for the Friends of the Arts. The design will be presented to the commission at a future meeting and then viewed by the Village Attorneys for approval. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Commissioners Block, Day and Moyer will be discussing ideas with the Northbrook Public Library for future events to promote more visual art. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rock the Green is tomorrow night at Village Green. Cherie Natenberg has decided not to renew her commission appointment any longer. The commissioners thank Cherie for her time on the commission and wish her well. ADJOURN: Commissioner Moyer motioned to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Block seconded the motion, all are in favor at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/Susan Kinney Recorder The Village of Northbrook is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facilities, are requested to contact Greg Van Dahm or Debbie Ford (847 664-4014 or 847 664-4013 respectively), promptly to allow the Village of Northbrook to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD number, 847 564-8645, for more information.