Arts Commission

MINUTES NORTHBROOK ARTS COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK November 12, 2015 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Julia Miller at 7:08 p.m. in the Village of Northbrook Terrace Room . Commissioners present: Steve Gianni, Frank Lamberti, Christopher Laughlin, Sharon Moyer and Marilyn Jamora and Cherie Natenberg. Commissioners Excused: Jerry Block, Sheila Day. Commissioners Absent: None Guests in attendance: Marsha Schwartz, Resident and Al Alverez, Artist. MINUTES: Chairman Julia Miller suggested the minutes from the October 8, 2015 meeting be deferred until the next meeting. HERE FROM THE AUDIENCE: Marsha Schwartz introduced herself as a member of the Northbrook Symphony board, a Real Estate agent in downtown Northbrook and a resident. GENERAL REPORT Chairman Miller reported there is currently $16,000 in the account. This report shows all events already approved by the commission, annual events that are normally suggested and future events in discussion. This will give the commission an idea of monies available for Grants. The commission does have grant requests for discussion. GRANTS Request received from the Northbrook Symphony for the Holiday concert on December 6, 2015. Commissioner Moyer motioned to approve the request from the Northbrook Symphony for the Holiday concert for 2015 in the amount of $3,000.00. Commissioner Gianni seconded the motion and all are in favor. MOTION PASSED Request received from the Northbrook Library for three concerts, two separate events. Commissioner Natenberg motioned to approve the request of $2,000 for the Northbrook Library concert series and Commissioner Laughlin seconded the motion. All commissioners are in favor, Commissioner Gianni abstained from vote. MOTION PASSED. Approval to proceed with the annual Northbrook Originals show with the Northbrook Library. Request is in the amount of up to $750.00. Commissioner Laughlin motioned to approve the $750.00 for the Northbrook Originals and Commissioner Jamora seconded the motion. All commissioners are in favor. MOTION PASSED. SPRING ART WORKSHOPS Commissioner Jamora updated the commissioners on the Spring workshops. First workshop is March 19 th and 20th with Marikay Witlock (Pastel Artist). The second workshop is April 30th and May 1st with Bridget Austin (Watercolor). The commissioners are starting to get the information out to Artists regarding the upcoming workshops early. There will only be two workshops this year. POETRY EVENT 2016 Chairman Miller reported that the April 2016 Poetry Event at the Northbrook Library with a budget up to $500.00 already approved is moving forward. 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. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Laughlin is working on details for a Music/Dance event for April and May of 2016. It is suggested it be a three concert series such as Latin Jazz, Flamenco and Argentinian or Brazilian music and dance. The commissioners were asked by Chairman Miller if they are interested in this event for 2016 at the Northbrook Library Auditorium on Sundays within a five week span. The commissioners are interested in proceeding with this event. A proposal will be presented at the next meeting for consideration by the commission. Commissioner Gianni discussed the film showings they have at the Library and is offering the Arts Commission to request a movie if they would like to be shown. The cost would run up to approximately $500.00 for two showings. This would get the Arts Commissions name out to a new group of patrons. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next month our Guest will be Kate Hall, Director of the Northbrook Public Library. Wants to talk how the commission could work more with the Library. Get your tickets for the Holiday Concerts at Techny Towers for December 6 th as the tickets go fast. No meeting will be held in January of 2016. ADJOURN Commissioner Moyer motioned to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Jamora 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.