Village of Arlington Heights Arts Commission met March 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Commission:
Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mary Seitz-Pagano, Arts Chair
Janet Souter
Toni Higgins-Thrash
Scott DeLaney
Kristen Schurtz
Also Present: Derek Mach, Staff Liaison
Anisha Ismail Patel
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SCHURTZ MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOUTER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
FROM THE JANUARY 4, 2017 ARTS COMMISSION MEETING. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
SPRING OUTREACH EVENT
Commissioner Schurtz provided an update for the Spring Art Outreach Event. Commission Schurtz explained that Upcoming
Theater will perform two or three acts. Commissioner Schurtz also explained that the Improv Club from Rolling Meadows High
School will be performing and Metropolis will perform one or two acts from Hair. The date of the event is May 21st and the
Commission discussed having the program start at 7:00 PM. Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano suggested that a draft of the invite be put
together for the April meeting. The subcommittee commented that they will continue to coordinate with Joan at Metropolis regarding
the details of the program.
VILLAGE HALL ART
The Commission discussed having the print of ‘Meyers Pond’ touched up in order to recreate some of the detail that has been lost
due to the low quality print/image. The Commissioned discussed making a motion to spend up to $2,000 to move forward with
having the image touched up. Staff Liaison Derek Mach commented that the motion should be contingent on Mr. Musich’s approval
and staff will need to discuss.
COMMISSIONER SOUTER MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCHURTZ, TO SPEND UP TO $2,000 TO
RETOUCH MR. MUSICH’S PAINTING OF MEYERS POND CONTINGENT ON STAFF APPROVAL AND MR. MUSICH. ALL
WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Souter commented that meantime, she will continue to try and track down the original painting.
COMMISSIONER SCHURTZ MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HIGGINS-THRASH, TO MOVE AGENDA
ITEM ‘I’ ‘ARTS COMMISISON BROCURE AND BANNER’ FORWARD ON THE AGENDA. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE
MOTION CARRIED.
ARTS COMMISISON BROCHURE AND BANNER
Commissioner Higgins-Thrash commented that the blue on the Arts Commission brochure is not as vivid as the draft that staff
provided. Staff Liaison Derek Mach commented that every printer is going to vary and to avoid this concern in the future, staff
suggested that a draft from the printer be reviewed prior to printing. Commissioner Schurtz commented that the brochure looks
great.
The Commisison reviewed the draft of the banners. Commissioner Higgins-Thrash commented that her preference is the draft that
staff put together. The Commission discussed the cost of the banners. Staff Liaison Derek Mach commented that each banner
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would cost approximately $85 plus the cost of the base. The Commission discussed the photos on the banner. The Commission
discussed having two banners. The Commission discussed adding ‘Arts Commission’ at the bottom of the banner.
Commissioner Higgins-Thrash suggested having new banner stands that are the ‘shade style’ since they are more portable. Staff
Liaison Derek Mach expressed concern with the ‘shade style’ banner stand since it may not withstand the elements. Arts Chair
Seitz-Pagano expressed concern with the cost of the ‘shade style’ stands. Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano suggested that the Commission
finalize the banners at the April meeting.
BANNERS
Staff Liaison Derek Mach explained that the spring banners that feature the four winners of the banner competition will be hung in
the next few weeks.
CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM
Commissioner Souter provided an update for the creative writing program and explained that the Library is working with Metropolis.
Commissioner Souter explained that the Library may host a smaller program in the spring and consider expanding the program next
fall.
CULTURAL ARTS EVENT LISTING
Commissioner Higgins-Thrash shared a copy of the event listing. The Commission agreed that the design of the brochure turned
out excellent. The Commission thanked Commissioner Higgins-Thrash for her work on the project.
IDEA AND PROGRAM LIST
Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano asked if there are any updates. Commissioner Higgins-Thrash asked if her name could be removed from
the Creative Writing Program.
MARKETING UPDATE
Commissioner DeLaney commented that there is no update at this time.
DECORATED OBJECT COMPETITION
The Commission discussed ideas for the July 3 ‘Decorated Object Competition’. Commissioner Souter suggested doing something
that has been already done in the past such as birdhouses. The Commission discussed birdfeeders as a possibility. The
Commission discussed the following objects:
• Old instruments
• Rocks
• Shoes
• Bird feeders
• T-shirts
• Kites
Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano suggested that the Commission finalize the object at the April meeting.
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The Commission reviewed the six submittals for the Photography Competition. The Commission agreed to review the submittals at
the April Meeting.
FALL 2017 ART OUTREACH EVENT
Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano suggested that the event be discussed at the April Arts Commission meeting.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arts Chair Seitz-Pagano asked if there is any new business? Commissioner Higgins-Thrash commented that a separate leaflet for
Sounds of Summer should be available at the Promenade of Art Festival. Commissioner DeLaney suggested having a map of the
artists booths available at the Commission’s table. Ms. Patel thanked the Arts Commission and commented that the meeting was
informative. Ms. Patel inquired about the Creative Writing Program. Commissioner Souter explained that the program is a joint
effort with the Arts Commission, Library, Metropolis and School District 25.
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ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER DELANEY MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HIGGINS-THRASH, TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 7:35 P.M. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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