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Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 312/491.0266
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Minutes of the January 16, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council.
ROBERT HIRSCH, Chair Pro Tern, called the monthly meeting to order at 6:40 pm in Studio
106 of the Noyes Cultural Artfr Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201.
MDIBERS PRES=: Charles Wirrison, Robert Hirsch, Ron Isaacson, Francine Markwell,
Jay Ojeda, Byron Schaffer Jr. and Craig Springer.
11DIBERS ABSENT: Steven Fi ffer and Muriel Chalem.
APPROVAL OF 12/19/89
MIN TES: C. Harrison m. ved and F. 24arkwell seconded approval of the 12/19/89
minutes. Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: B. Hirsch indicated that this report would be given when S. Fiffer
arrives to take o%,cr the Chairmanship of the meeting.
STAFF REPORTS: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written Staff
Reports. F. IMark-well reminded thL Arts Council that the annual
Mayor's Award for the Arts will be presented on Friday at the
Chamber of Co:rrerce luncheon.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION COMITTEE
REPORT: C. Harrison reported that the Festival Planning Committee is growing
both in numbers and enthusiasm with all sub -committee chairs now
in place. The Committee is also discussing the development of an
Affirmative Action Workshop for the spring. Mr. Harrison invited
all Council r-tubers to the Friday, Feb. 9 opening of the Arts and
Black Culture Exhibition at the Noyes Center.
PUBLIC ART CD.%t-11TTEE
REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that we hope to be on the Planning and De-
velopment Co;-f-�ittee agenda on January 22.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
CMIU TTEE REPORT: R. Hirsch reported that the co:,,ittee had not met since the
initial m;z.-etinv of 2 manths ago at 1M. Cilalem's home. We continue
to investigate .various sources of outside funding for the project.
NOY S COMITTEE
REPORT: C. Springer reported on the committee meeting held the previous
week at which 1; Noyes tenants attended. It was decided that the
replacement of the 2nd floor mural would be dealt with by a
committee of tenants from tine 2nd floor. :Much of the meeting was
taken up with discussion of possible tenant involvement in the
Council's process of reviewing applications for studio space.
Mr. Springer reported that many of the tenants feel that the Arts
Council members are not involved enough in the Center.
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It was agreed taht tenants would not be involved in the Arts
Council's process.of reviewing applications for studio space.
Regarding the policy of not allowing any further performing arts
tenants in 2nd floor studios because of noise level problems, it
was agreed to evaluate the noise level of all applications rather
than rule against all performing organizations on the 2nd floor.
It was further agreed that the monthly agenda for Council meetings
should include visits to various Noyes studios.
Mr. Springer reported that the Noyes Committee will meet every other
month.
At this point, S. Fiffer arrived and assumed the Chair.
i,r'+1TE MINT APPLI-
CAx.IONS: J. Zendell presented the staff recommendation to deny the request
from two Dl.:rtrict 65 schools that they be ruled eligible for review
in the 1990 grants program having been submitted one week after the
deadline of December 15. B. Schaffer Jr. indicated that he did
not agree with the staff recommendation because the Arts Council had
changed the deadline from January to December. B. Schaffer Jr.
moved and R. Hirsch seconded that both applications be accepted
and that the deadline be waived in this instance. Approved
unanimously.
1990 GRANS PRO--
GRA:%I PANEL CHAIR
APPOIl4TlIEyTS: J. Zendell Asked for volunteers for the chairs of the four Grants
Review Advisory Panels to review grant applications in February
and March. B. Schaffer Jr. will chair the Theatre/Dance Panel.;
R. Hirsch to chair the Music Panel; C. Springer to chair the
Visual Arts Panel; .lay Ojeda to chair the r!ulti-tuts Panel.
FJGTDGEF UPDATE: S. Fiffer reported that he had attended the Jan. 9 Human Services
Committee meeting at .hich theCity ;tanager presented his recam endations
for the 1990-91 Arts Council budget including a reduction of
$14,680 in City Support. Final Human Services action on the
Arts Council's budget resulted in several alterations in the City
Clanger's recommendation ending in a recommended reduction of
$4,180 in City Support, or 1.9�, less than current year support.
D. [firth reported to the Arts Council on the current budget calendar
process, the u;cccd ng budget sessions of City Council and explained
the City 'A-rnager's rationale for the budget reductions.
R. Hirsch asked tfhat the Arts Council's action should be in response
to these proposed reductions. D. Wirth indicated that the Council
may approach the Human Services Committee or individual aldermen
at any time to disuss specific budgetary concerns. R. Hirsch
suggested that because the Arts Council is currently focusing
attention on the proposed Public Art Program, now may not be the
appropriate time to take a hard line stand on these proposed budget
reductions. R. Isaacson inch caters that we need to p,nt the Arts
Alliance involved It- � !";', t proces_ nry f -1 next year,
Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm
Submitted by Joseph Zendell, Executive Director:
>ebruary 20, 1990
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Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes 5t. Evanston, IL 60201 312/491-0266
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1-fnutes of the February 20, 1990 mK2cting of the Evanston Arts Council:
STEE N_ FIFFER, Chair, called the m mthly meeting of the Arts Council to order at 6:35 pm
In Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201.
I.04BERS PRESENT: Steven Fiffer, Minir, Muriel Chalem, Vice Chair, Charles Harrison,
Robert Hirsch, Pon Isaacson, Francine Markwell, Jay Ojeda, Byron
Schaffer Jr., and Craig Springer.
STAFF:
Joseph Zendell, M rector.
GUESTS:
Alex Chum, Northwestern student and Robert Blum, sculptor and applicant
for Noyes studio space.
APPROVAL OF 1/16/90
:II1VTES:
C. Harrison moved and R. Hirsch seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT:
S. Fiffer discussed the recent article in the Evanston Review in
which the Mayor answered charges about the city's budget.
STAFF REPORT:
J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the written staff re-
port in the Council packet. M. Chalem expressed concern that the
Fountain Square Concert series would not take place if Washington
National Insurance Co. did not fund it and asked if staff had in-
vestigated other sources of funding, J. Zendell responded that
I..ashington National Insurance President George Kendall had indicated
that a decision on funding would be made within the next few months.
In addition, considerable effort is going into corporate fundraising
for the Ethnic Arts Festival and that staff priorities may not allow --
for extensive additional f mdraising efforts for the Concert series.
M. Chalem asked that staff make every effort to find the funding
necessary for this important project.
ARTS & AFFIMATIVE
ACTION CMILTTEE
REPORT: C. Harrison reported that the February meeting of the corrsriittee had
been cancelled. �=-
PUBLIC ART CO DUTTEE
REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that staff was completing revisions of the proposed
Public Art Ordinance and Program Policies to be presented to the City E
Council's Planning and Development Committee at its March 12 meeting.
In addition, through staff involvement on the City's Site Plan Review
Committee, the Arts Council is involved in the review and approval _
of a proposed mural slated to be part of the new Savings of America
building currently under construction at Greenwood and Chicago.
2/20/90 minutes, page 2
LOiNG RANGE PLANNING
CO11ITTEE REPORT: R. Hirsch reported that the Committee had not met.
INOYES COMITTEE
REPORT: J. Zendell reported that the Noyes office renovation was completed.
R ECO. DE'DATIONS
FOR LE..XS ING
STUDIO 224: Staff culled the Council's attention to the recommendation from the
Studio Application Review Committee. R. Hirsch moved and C. Harrison
seconded approval of the Committee's recommendation to approve the
application from Trinity Square tnsemble to lease Studio 224.
Approved unanimously.
Robert Blum then asked for an explanation of why he was not approved
for the space. J. Zendell responded that the Safety Dept. had reported
that it would be a safety violation to do metal welding on a second
floor studio and that only basement studios would probably be approved
for that kind of work.
OFFICE RENOVATION
AND APPROVAL OF
ADDITIO,sUL FINDS: J. Zendell reported that the office renovation was budgeted at $15,000
in the Capital Improvements Program, but that the total cost loll be
$15,268. He requested approval from the Arts Council to use $268
from the Arts Council's Noyes Renovation Reserve Funds for the project.
M. Chalem moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of the recommndation.
Approved unanimously.
TRIENNIAL REVIEW: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the request from
Bruce Zimmerman, Assistant City Manager, to participate in the
City Council's Board and Commission Triennial Review. It was
agreed that staff would draft the appropriate response on the
forms provided and submit the draft to the Arts Council's Long Range
Planning Committee within the next two months.
NO:'iMATION COL f-
MITTEE: S. Fiffer appointed J. Ojeda and himself to the nominating committee.
A slate of officers (Chair and Vice Chair) will be brought to the
Arts Council at its April meeting.
OTHER ISSUES: M. Chalem asked C. Springer to elaborate on his discussion reported in
the minutes indicating that a number of the :Noyes tenants feel that
the Arts Council is not involved in the Noyes Center. C. Springer
outlined the discussion that was held at the last Noyes tenant
Committee at which several tenants indicated a desire to see more
Arts Council members at Noyes events.
S. Fiffer asked if staff had heard any more about District 65's plans
for expansion and the possible use of Noyes as a school. J. Zendell
explained that the Superintendent had contacted him and given him
assurances that the use of Noyes was not in the District's plan.
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R. Isaacson discussed the possibility of using the Chicago Art
Gallery Guide to produce a guide to Evanston galleries. J. Zendell
and B. Schaffer Jr. agreed to contact Natalie Van Strattan, publisher
of the guide, with the idea.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm and Council members were invited
to meet with tenant Sheila Oettinger in basement studio 10.
Submitted by Joseph Zendell _ .rs��i March 20, 1990
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Noyes Celwral Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 70B/491.0266
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Minutes of the 3/20/90 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council
STEVEN FIFFER, Chair, called the March monthly meeting of the Arts Council to order
at 6:45 pm in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Fiffer, Chair, Charles Harrison, Ron Isaacson, Francine
Markwell, Syron Schaffer Jr. and Craig Springer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Muriel Chalem, Vice Chair, Robert Hirsch and Jay Ojeda.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, Tsehaye Geralyn Hebert, Program Coordinator
GUESTS:
Michael ?Montenegro, Noyes Center artist, Susan Downer and Ruch
Gochell, North Shore Choral Society.
APPROVAL OF 2/20/90
MINUTES:
C. Harrison moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of the
minutes. Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT:
S. Fiffer reported that he and J. Zendell would be meeting Friday
with Mayor Barr, other city officials and representatives from
Northlight Theatre to discuss the possibility of city assistance
in finding Northlight space in Evanston.
STAFF REPORT:
J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the written
staff report and the Community Service Report. T. Hebert reported
that those tenants listed in the report who had not completed the
required community service would be billed for the amount required.
SUBLEASE APFLI--
CATION:
J. Zendell presented the staff recommendation for approval of the
request by Jenny Armstrong to sublet from tenant Michael Monte-
negro. F. Mark -;ell moved and C. Springer seconded approval of the
recommendation.
1990 GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING RE)COM-
MENTATIONS: S. Fiffer presented the recommended funding plan for grants to
27 not -for -profit organizations as proposed by the Grants Review
Panel Chairs. B. Schaffer Jr. recommended that the total
budgeted figure of $38,500 be allocated instead of the figure of
$38,439 as indicated in the plan and that the additional $61
be awarded to the Evanston Symphony Orchestra. B. Schaffer Jr.
moved approval of the amended plan, seconded by C. Harrison.
Approved unanimously, 6i.th F. Markwell abstaining, per the following:
3/20/90 minutes page 2
Ar,
Family Focus/Our Place
$2,000
Poetry Fourm, Inc.
$1,000
Lincoln School PTA
$ 550
Martin Luther King Jr. School
$1,730
Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
$2,000
Evanston Symphony Orchestra Assn.
$1,961
Ridgeville Park District
$1,900
Chicago Children's Ilicatre
$1,400
North Shore Choral Society
$1,400
} Evanston In -School Muaic Assn.
$1,400
i Basically Bach
$1,400
Bach Week in Evanston
$ 840
Child Care Center of Evanston
$ 718
Evanston historical Society
$ 511
Northlight Theatre
$1,400
Evanston Music Center
$1,290
Lynda Martha Dance Company
$1,400
American .jazz Dance World Congress
$1,400
Light Opera Works
$1,400
Next Theatre Company
$1,400
j ACORN
$ 700
Trinity Square Ensemble
$1,400
Piven Theatre Workshop
$1,400
INVEST, Inc.
$1,400
Chicago/Dempster Merchants Fdn.
$1,400
ECTC
$1,400
Art Encounter
$1,400
Evanston Art Center
$1,400
Dawes School
$ 400
TOTAL:
$38,500
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GIANTS PROGRAM FUNDIM
PLAN FOR FY 91-92:
J. Zendell refered the Council to a memo outlining a proposed
t process for allocation of funds within
disciplines in the
grants program as opposed to allowing all
applications to
compete for funds within the total grants
program. C. Harrison
indicated that he felt we should consider restricting funding
to organizations that are not Noyes tenants because the Arts
Council is already aiding those organizations.
B. Schaffer
responded that it might be difficult to
penalize tenants for
being tenants, adding that we have never
completely established
F the dollar amount of our subsidy of the
center. It was agreed
} that the Council should continue this discussion
as we develop
guidelines for the 1991 grants program.
R. Isaacson indicated
that he would be concerned about dividing the funds by discipline
and suggested that this issue be continued onto the April agenda.
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ARTS & AFFIDIATIVE
ACTION CO?I%IITTEE
REPORT:
PUBLIC ART COM-
MITTEE REPORT:
C. Harrison referred the Council to the Committee's written
report. T. Hebert reported that staff continues work with
potential donors for corporate sponsorship of the Festival.
R. Isaacson reported that he and staff' have been meeting with
Aldermen to discumn the City Council'rs request that the Arts
Council either approve or develop a process for approval of
the mosaic propot.ed for the front of the Savings of America
building being constructed at Chicago Ave. and Greenwood.
He further indicated that we are awaiting approval from the
City Manager on the latest draft of the Public Art Program
Guidelines and Ordinance before going before the Planning
and Development Committee.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
CO*ZIITTEE: Agreed to table.
NOYES CO�DH TTEE
REPORT: Agreed to table.
RESTORATION OF
NOYES GYM: J. Zendell reported that the Next Theatre and the Piven Workshop
have agreed to remove the seating and stage material from the
gym, thereby allowing the space to be rented to other groups.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
Submitted by JOSEPH Zendell, Director / 4/17/90
EVANSTO ' OUNC I L
Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 312/491-0266
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Minutes of the 4/17/90 meting of the Evanston Arts Council.
STEVEN FIFFER, Chair, called the April monthly meeting of the Arts Council to order at
6:40 pm in Studio 106 of the Noyen Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evnnston, IL.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stevan Fiffer, Chair, Charles Harrison, Robert Hirsch, Ron Isaacson,
Francine Markwell, Jay Ojeda, Byron Schaffer Jr., and Craig Springer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Muriel Chalem.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Executive Director, and Tsehaye Geralyn Hebert, Program
Coordinator.
GUESTS: Dexter Bullard, representing the Next Theatre Company.
APPROVAL OF 3/20/90
MINUTES: B. Schaffer Jr. moved and R. Hirsch seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: S. Fiffer reported that he had met with the Human Services Committee and
that the staff report explains the results of that meeting. He indicated
that agenda item #3, election of new officers, would be moved to the
end of the agenda.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written report. R.
Isaacson asked about the results of the meeting with Mayor Barr concerning
Northlight Theatre's need to find new space. S. Fiffer reported that
the meeting did not uncover any new information, but that the city seemed
cam tted to helping Northlight find space in Evanston. F. Markwell
added that Kingsley School *.rill reopen as a school in September, 1991.
NEXT THEATRE
REQUEST TO CREATE
LAB SPACE AT NOYES:
J. Zendell presented the Next Theatre's request to convert that organi-
zation's current studio space into a small lab production space with
audience seating for no more than 49. C. Harrison moved and R. Hirsch
seconded approval of the concept. J. Zendell reminded the Council that
the proposal would still have to go before Site Plan Review Conmittee and
be reviewed by the Fire Dept. B. Schaffer Jr. expressed concern that
the proposal included the fact that the new space would be non -Equity
and that therefore the Council was being asked to endorse the concept
of not using union workers. Motion was approved with B. Schaffer Jr.
abstaining.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION CW WTTEE
REPORT: . C. Harrison reported that all subcommittee chairs for the Festival
are in place but that we still need more volunteers. Tsehaye reported
Minutes, 4/17/90, page 2
that all Festival printing will be done gratis by United Letter Corp.,
a minority owned business in Chicago. The Festival Kick -Off celebration
will be in June. She also reported that the+ Festival Comcrdttee will be
participating in the 4th of July Parade.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that wo will be meeting with Planning and Development
Committee of. the City Council on Monday, May 7, with the latest draft
of the Public Art Program.
SAVINGS OF AMERICA
mosAIC 1{ t;C.ON1ME lD-
ATION: R. Isaacson moved and R. Hirsch seconded to table this item until
more information was forthcoming.
NOYES CWrER
CO�MTTEE REPORT:
C. Springer indicated there was no report.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
CO�ZffTTEE REPORT:
R. Hirsch reported that the committee will be meeting this month.
GRANTS PROGRAM
FU3NDING PLAN
RECO?NENDATIONS
FOR FY 91-92:
J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the report on a possible
new method of allocating funding to potential grantees by dividing
the total funds available amongst the disciplinary panels before the
applications were reviewed. R. Hirsch suggested that the Council
needs to develop a more equitable method of funds allocation because
the panels are applying the same criteria differently, some more
stringently and some more liberally. Discussion continued on the
following: Should panels recommend specific funding levels? Could
we have all applications reviewed by one "super" panel so that all
criteria is applied in the same way? Does each panel deal with the
quality of the art proposed, or just the quality of the application?
Panelists need to see the work in order th evaluate the quality.
The Arts Council should not be funding art that isn't high quality.
A single panel will be difficult because of the length of time
needed to reveiw 30 applications. Perhaps we should concentrate on
improved training for panels.
It was agreed to continue this discussion at the next Council meeting.
ARTS & YOUTH
AWARD: J. Zendell reported that because of time constraints, we are not
able to develop this program to present at the May 19 YEA Festival.
S. Fiffer proposed that the annual award be presented at the Ethnic
Arts Festival. Staff to report rack at the May meeting.
APPLICATION TO
SUBLET STUDIO
SPACE: J. Zendell presented a request from tenant Elizabeth Ockwell to sublet
to visual artist Phyllis Edelstein. B. Schaffer Jr. moved and R. Hirsch
seconded approval. Approved unanimously.
f Minutes, 4/17/90, page 3
ANNUAL FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE & AFFILIATION
STATEMENT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the required financial
disclosure and affiliation statement that must be completed by all
Board and Commission members by May 1.
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
JUNE MEETING DATE:
J. Zendell reported that he will be attending the National Assembly
of Local Arts Agencies conference in June when the June 19 meeting
of the Arts Council is scheduled. It was agreed to keep the June
19 meeting date.
15TEI ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ARTS COUNCIL:
J. Zendell announced that June was the 15th anniversary of the Arts
Council's enabling ordinance. S. Fiffer suggested that we invite all
past members to the June Council meeting. It was agreed that the
Ethnic Arts Festival Kickoff Celebration would also be the Council's
15th Anniversary Celebration.
ELECTION OF 90-91
OFFICERS: J. Ojeda presented the following slate for nomination: Muriel
Chalem, Chair, and Craig Springer as Vice Chair, and moved election
by acclamation. Seconded by C. Harrison. Approved unanimously.
Consensus was that Steve Fiffer has been an invaluable asset to the
Council as Chair during the past two years.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Submitted May 8, 1990, by Joseph Zendell, Director, Evanston Arts Council
EVANSTO OL7NCIL
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/491.0266
Minutes of the May 15, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council
MMIEL CHALM, Chair, called the monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council (EAC) to
order at 6:35 pm, in studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street in
Evanston, IL.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Muriel Chalem, Chair, Craig Springer, Vice Chair, Steven Fiffer, Charles
Harrison, Ron Isaacson, Francine Markwell and Jay Ojeda.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hirsch
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, Tsehaye G. Hebert, Program Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF 4/17/90
MINUTES: F. Markwell moved and C. Springer seconded approval of the minutes.
C. Harrison indicated that the minutes should reflect the fact that
the Festival Celebration could, not would be the EAC's 15 Anniversary
Celebration, plus that United Letter Corporation is not a minority
owned business. With these corrections, the minutes were approved
unanimously.
GUESTS: Bob Ferguson, Festival/Arts & Affirmative Action Committee, Marie
Hallot, N.U. Graduate student and David Ojeda.
CHAIR'S REPORT: M. Chalem indicated she had no report this month.
STAFF REPORTS: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written staff reports.
He then indicated that a memorial service for Byron Schaffer Jr. was
planned for the following Thursday at the Theatre Building on Belmont
in Chicago. It was agreed that S. Fiffer would write a Council adopted
resolution/proclamation honoring Byron Schaffer's service to the Arts
Council and that it be sent to the Theatre Building, his widow and
be available at the 15th Anniversary Celebration June 21.
J. Zendell reported that Carmen's Restaurants is funding the Fountain
Square Concerts with a S1,500 grant.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION CO'
& FESTIVAL REPORT:
Bob Ferguson, Festival volunteer coordinator, reported that the
Festival planning is running very smoothly. He also asked for
the Arts Council's participation in the Race Unity Walk set for
Saturday, June 9.
J. Zendell reported that although the Festival has received a $3,000
committment from Davis Street Fishmarket and a $2,500 committment in
in -kind printing from United Letter Corp., the anticipated funding
for the Festival is still $2,500 short of the proposed budget. He
suggested that Council approve the use of $2,000 budgeted for promotion
of Arts Week '90 for Festival, expenditures if the remaining $2,500
Minutes, May 15, 1990 - page 2
in anticipated revenues is not awarded to the Council from the various
corporations to which we have submitted requests. If approved, the
proposal would eliminate any promotion of the annual November Arts Week
celebration, although the annual Mayor's Award for the Arts would still
take place. S. Fiffer moved that the $2,000 budgeted for promotion of
Arts Week be used for Ethnic Arts Festival expenditures in the event
other anticipated sponsorship funding cannot be secured for the Festival.
C. Harrison seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
F. Markwell suggested that Jewel and Dominlc:ks be contacted for possible
support of the Festival. C. Harrison added that we have been unable to
book Taj Mahal for the Festival, but that staff is seeking a replacement
headliner act. T. Hebert reported that the Affirmative Action and the
Arts Committee had agreed to include the Arta & Youth Award presentation
at the Festival. Mayor Barr will present the award.
151H ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION: C. Harrison reported that the Arts & Affirmative Action Committee and
the Festival Kick-off Reception Committee is interested in combining
the Reception with the Arts Council's 15th Anniversary but wants to
know how the Anniversary Celebration will effect the Reception and what
role the Arts Council members will play in the planning. M. Chalem and
F. Markwell agreed to act as a sub -committee and Greet May 22 to plan
the Arts Council's portion of the celebration which will then be
reported back to the Arts & Affirmative Action Committee.
PUBLIC ART COM-
`iITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that the meeting with the City Council's Planning
and Development Committee was again very positive with many questions
and several suggestions for changes in the Public Art Program ordinance
and policies/procedures doctor ent. We will meet with the Committee again
on June 11.
NOYES CO HITTEE
REPORT: C. Springer indicated that he had no reporc this month.
LO,% RAIrGE PLANNING
CG;L`iITTEE REPORT: It was agreed to table this until Bob Hirsch was in attendance.
ARTS & YOU 11
AWARD REPORT: J. Zendell reported that because the June meeting may be canceled,
we needed a committee to review award nominations and a resolution
authorizing that committee to decide the award recipient. C. Harrison
moved and R. Isaacson seconded that a committee be appointed and
authorized to decide the 1990 Arts & Youth Award recipient. S. Fiffer
and J. Ojeda agreed to serve on the Committee with F. Markwell agreeing
to be an alternate member.
APPILICATION TO
SUB -LET STUDIO: J. Zendell presented a request from Mona Rankin to sublet her studio
through January, 1991 to Ellen Kamerling. C. Harrison moved and S.
Fiffer seconded approval of the request. Approved unanimously.
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Minutes, May 15, 1990 - page 3
POLICY RECO�DMATION
FOR SUB -LET
AGRMIINTS: J. Zendell reported a staff recommendation that the EAC adopt n polic
Y
that no tenant may sub -lease studio space for fees exceeding the
amount paid to the Arts Council by the tenant. R. Isaacson suggested
that sub -lease agreements include an additional fee to the Arts
Council for processing. It was agreed that the Arts Council should
also have a copy of all stub -lease agreements between tenants and
sub -lessees. It was tlo! consensus that staff should present to the
Arts Council a proposed IlUb-lease processing fee to be included in
the 1991-92 budget, and that new language be added for this new
fee for the 1991-92 leases. S. Fiffer moved and F. Markwell seconded
that a policy be established whereby tenants may not charge fees for
sub -leasing in excess of the amount paid to the Arts Council by the
tenant and that all sub -lease agreements be on file with the Arts
Council as a requirement of sub -leasing. Approved unanimously.
ARTS & RECREATION
SURVEY REPORT: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the completed
survey of the impact of ARTS & RECREATION Magazine on the Evanston
arts industry. R. Isaacson indicated that he felt a 30% response
was not very positive. F. Markwell said that many of the comments
on the magazine are positive. Staff was directed to arrange a meeting
between M. Chalem and the Recreation Board chair to discuss the
Magazine and the Recreation Dept.'s readership survey. Staff was
also directed to investigate other possible methods of promotion for
FY 91--92 in case funding for the magazine is not secured.
GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING
PLAN FOR FY 91-92:
Staff was directed to come to the July Council meeting with specific
recommendations for alterations in the Grants Progrant guidelines or the
grants review process.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
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Minutes of the June 12, 1990 tnee-ting of the Evanston Arts Council.
MURIEL CHALEy1, Chair, called the monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council (EAC) to order.
at 6;30 pm, in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M riel Chaleln, Chair, Steven Fiffer, Charles Harrison, Ron Isaacson,
and Francine Markwell.
Ma1BERS ABSENT: Craig Springer, Robert 0. Hirsch and Jay Ojeda.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, and Tsehaye Hebert, Program Coordinator
Don Wirth, Director, Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Rich Grotsky, Superintendent, Recreation Dept.
GUESTS: Ed Moran, President, Recreation Board
APPROVAL OF 5/15/90
:ffh'UTES: C. Harrison tmved and F. 1,1arkwell seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unrrnimtously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: M. Chalem reported that she had met with the Recreation Board President
Ed Moran and Superintendent Grotsky to discuss ARTS & RECREATION Magazine
and the results of the two surveys completed by both agencies. She also
attended the recent Arts & Affirmative Action Committee meeting and urged
all Council members to sign up for specific jobs for the upcoming
Festival.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the written staff
report. There were no questions.
CO',T%ff LAITY SERVICE
REPORT: It was the consensus of the Arts Council to accept the Community Service
Report as presented by staff.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION AND FESTIVAL
C0LNDa TEE REPORT: C. Harrison reported that the Festival Committee is well organized
and well planned, but that more volunteers could be used for specific
jobs with the Festival, plus volunteers for the Festival entry in the
4th of July Parade. T. Hebert reported on the success this year in
attracting quality performers and exhibitors.
NOYES CW1MITTEE
REPORT:
J. Zendell presented the Noyes Center Committee recommendations
concerning Arts Camp, the proposed sub --leasing fee for 1991-92
and the proposed 2nd floor mural. Consensus was to accept the
first two recommendations and table the mural project until the
City Council has dealt with the Public Art Program. Staff was asked
to present guidelines and a process for the mural not later than
the October meeting.
Minutes, June 12, 199U page
PUBLIC ART COMQiITTCE
REPORT: R. Isaacson reported on the discussion of the proposed ordinance and
Public Art Program at the recent Planning and Development Committee
meeting. He indicated that the response to the program was basically
positive and that the committee referred the program and ordinance
to the Administration and Public Works Committee to discuss in
conjunction with the Capital Improvements Program.
LONG RANGE PLAN-
NING C0,11MITTEE
REPORT:
ARTS & RECREATION
MAGAZINE AND
PROMOTIONAL
ALTERNATIVES:
This item was tabled.
J. Zendell presented a report on promotional options for the Arts
Council to use in promoting the arts industry as possible alternatives
to the Magazine. He reminded the Council that the objective of the
Arts Council was two -fold, both to promote the Evanston arts industry
and to provide arts information to all Evanston citizens. R. Isaacson
indicated that the Recreation Dept.'s proposal to produce four issues
of the Magazine next year would probably not serve the Arts Council's
needs, J. Zendell added that the Recreation Dept, had also indicated
that 5 issues would be possible if required by the Arts Council.
S. Fiffer suggested that staff continue investigating the potential
of an Arts Hot Line. R. Isaacson asked that staff investigate an
insert into Pioneer Press. It was agreed that the discussion would
continue in July.
TRIENNIAL REVIEW: This item was tabled to the July meeting.
FESTIVAL RECEPTION
AND 15TH ANNIVER-
SARY: G. Hebert reported that 600 invitations had been mailed for the
June 23 reception.
OTHER ITEMS: J. Zendell presented a letter from the owner of ORPHANS, a music
club, indicating a desire for the Arts Council to actively support
the club's relocation in Evanston. It was the consensus of the
Arts Council to direct staff to write a letter of support.
Adjourned at 8:10 pm
Submitted by Joseph Zendell, Director] r July 10, 1990
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Minutes of July 17, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council.
A Quorum was not available for the July 17 meeting. The following is a report
of the discussions at this meeting. Muriel Chalem called the meeting to order
at 6:40 pm, in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., .
Evanston, IL, indicating that no final decisions could be made without a Quorum,
however, a consensus could be recorded and then voted upon at the next Arts Council
meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Muriel Chalem, Chair, Craig Springer, Vice Chair, Francine
Markwell, Jay Ojeda.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steven Fiffer, Charles Harrison, Robert Hirsch, Ron Isaacson.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell and Tsehaye Hebert.
APPROVAL OF 6/12/90
MINUTES: Approval was held until the next monthly meeting.
FESTIVAL REPORT: T. Hebert reported that members of the Festival Planning Committee
marched with the Festival banner in the 14th of July Parade. M.
Chalem suggested that we try to secure golf carts for next year.
We have had good pre -Festival media coverage. We now have 100
exhibitors and food vendors which is the maximum number allowed
by the City Council for this Festival. We have turned down
requests from nearly 100 additional artists.
PUBLIC ART COM-
tIITTEE REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the proposed
Savings of America building mosaic submitted by Savings of
America for approval by the Arts Council. It was the consensus
of the Arts Council to approve the design pending approval by
the four involved aldermen and icon Isaacson.
PROMOTION OF THE
EVANSTON ARTS
INDUSTRY: J. Zendell presented a report on the Arts Council's current
objective to promote the Evanston arts industry and on a discussion
by an ad hoc committee on how the Arts Council could better meet
this objective. The consensus of the committee was that with the
limited resources, the current Arts & Recreation Magazine was
the best available option for the objective, although they also
offered some suggestions to make the publication more proactive,
F. Markwell indicated that she agreed with the report and that
the Council should continue its co-sponsorship with the Recreation
Dept. producing the proposed 7 issues next fiscal year.
Several Council members questioned the validity of the objective
indicating that promotion of the Arts industry might better be
accomplished through the Chamber of Commerce. C. Springer
indicated that our task is not audience development, but rather
to make Evanston citizens aware that the arts exist and to
increase people's level of awareness,
Minutes, page 2
J. Ojeda added that the Chamber of Commerce may not be interested
in reaching all citizens, as the magazine does, and that it is
important to get this information to all Evanston residents.
It was the consensus of the members to continue the collaboration
with the Recreation Dept. for 91-92 and continue the development
of an assessment of the basic promotional objective within the
agency's Long Range Planning Process.
PROPOSED 1991--92
OB=1VES: J. Zendell presented proposed objectives for FY 91-92 as follows:
No changes in Objectives 1 through 6; elimination of Objective 7;
addition of "senior citizens, children and other targeted com-
munities" to Objective 8; no change in Objectives 9, 10 or 11.
E. Mark --ell suggested that the word "children" be changed to
"youth" in the revised Objective 8.
It was the consensus to approve the objectives as presented with
the change suggested by F.markwell.
TRIENNIAL REVIEW: J. Zendell presented the draft of the Arts Council's response to
the City Council's Triennial Review questionnaire. Consensus was
to approve the draft as presented.
All other agenda items were to be held until the August 21 meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm
Presented by JOSEPH ZENDELL, DIRECTOR —�
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MINUPES of the Augunl_ 21, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council.
MIIVERS PRESENT: Crnlg Springer, Vtce Chair, Ron Isaacson, Francine Markwell,
Gwendolyn Osborne.
MMBER5 ABSENT: Murlel Chalem, Steven Fiffer, Robert Kirsch and Jay Ojeda.
STAFF: Jorit!ph Zendell, Director, and Geralyn Hebert, Program Coordinator.
The Mbnthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Vice
Chair Craig Springer in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes
St., Evanston, IL 60201, at 6:35 pm.
CHAIR'S REPORT: No report.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Arts Ccxrr"il's attention to the written
staff report. 11e further indicated that the Program Coordinator
would have a report on the upcoming Affirmative Action and the
Arts Workshop at the September 18 meeting.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION AND FESTIVAL
COMMTtEE REPORT: T. Hebert called the Council's attention to the written Festival
report, indicating that this year's festival was the most successful
yet.
NOYES COL ITrEE
REPORT: Agreed to table
PUBLIC ART COMi-
MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that he and staff had met with the Library 'F
Board executive committee to discuss the proposed Public Art
Program. The Board has been asked to provide input and react
to the proposed program guidelines specifically as they may
relate to the new Library project,
Further, Isaacson met three weeks ago with EVIAW 's Board
to solicit support for the proposed program. He will also
attend an upcoming Economic Development Committee meeting; to _-
answer questions about the program.
Isaacson also indicated that he met with representatives of the -
Pioneer Press to discuss misinformation that had recently appeared
in the Evanston Review. He indicated that the discussion was
very positive.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
COMMITTEE: Agreed to table.
RDQUEST FROM --
RICHARD HALSTEAD- Agreed to hold.
Minutes, page 2
Chuck Harrison arrived at 6:50 pm and a quorum was thereby
established.
MINUTES: C. Harrison moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of the minutes
from both the 6/12/90 and the 7/17/90 meetings of the Arts
Council. Approved unanimously.
POSITION ON REAUTHORIZATION
OF THE NATIONAL EN-
DOWMENT FOR THE
ARTS: J. Zendell presented staff recommendation that the Arts Council
go on record in support of the reauthorization of the National
Endowment for the Arts without specific restrictive language as
outlined in the position paper from the National Assembly of Local
Arts Agencies. R. Isaacson moved and G. Osborne seconded approval
of the recommendation. Approved unanimously.
PROPOSED ART AND
CENSORSHIP
FORUM: G. Osborne presented a proposal for the Arts Council to co-sponsor
a Forum on Arts & Censorship with the American Civil Liberties
Union (of which she is Public Information Director in Chicago)
for the public and for the nearly 1,000 members of the ACLU that
live in Evanston. R. Isaacson indicated that it is important
that the Forum have a positive approach. It was agreed that
a planning committee would provide the Council with a specific
plans for the forum for its Sept. 18 meeting, with G. Osborne
and F. Markwell to be on the committee.
ARTS WEEK 1990: J. Zendell presented a staff proposal to not initiate a 1990
Arts Week celebration and activities because of the rescheduling
of Arts Week to Sept. 22-27 and because of limited revenues in
the current fiscal year. F. Markwell moved and R. Isaacson seconded
approval of the staff recommendation. Approved unanimously.
J. Zendell clarified that a Noyes Center open house and the annual
Mayor's Award for the Arts would still take place but would not
be considered Arts Week events.
PROPOSED 1991-92
BUDGET: J. Zendell presented preliminary proposed budgets for FY 91-92
and referred the Arts Council to the City Manager's budget
message . It was agreed that staff would meet with C. Springer
and M. Chalem to develop a final budget for presentation at the
Sept. 18 meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
MINUTES Prepared by JOSEPH Zendell, Executive Director, Sept. 11, 1990
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MIh'[TfES of I:he September 18, 1990 meeCfng of the Evanston Arts Council.
MMERS P10.3ENT: Muriel Chalem, Chair, Steven Fiffer, Ron Isaacson, Jay Ojeda,
Gwendolyn Osborne and Laurel Burrows.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director and Geralyn f{ebert, Program Coordinator.
GUESTS: Jane Chapman, owner of Plum Line Gallery and proposed appointee to the
Arts Council.
The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair M. Chalem
in studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 at
6:35 pm.
;EMBERS ABSENT: Craig Springer, Robert Hirsch and Francine Markwell.
APPROVAL OF
8/21/90 MrNUTFS: R. Isaacson moved and J. Ojeda seconded approval of the minutes of
8/21/90. Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: M. Chalem reported that it was good to be back and thanked the Council
members for the flowers. After a brief discussion it was agreed to
change the October 16 meeting to iti'ednesdav, October 17, 1990.
STAFF REPORT: J. 7---ndell presented the written staff report. Regarding the upcoming
Marilyn Price performances to benefit the Noyes Center, J. Ojeda suggested
contacting Evanston Cable TV to get it taped for use on local cable as
an additional fundraiser. J. O;eda agreed to contact ECiV.
M. Chalem introduced new Council member Laurel Burrows and upcoming
Council member Jane Chapman, plus Gwen Osborne who was attending her second
meeting. J. Zcndell called the Council's attention to the statement
made by G. Osborne at the previous week's City Council budget hearing,
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION CU.VITTEE
REPORT: G. Hebert called the Council's attention to the proposed Workshop
format explaining that the Affimative Action workshop would be held
in late November for grantees and prospective grantees. R. Isaacson
asked if the workshop will be required of all grantees. Staff indicated
that it will not be required, but all grantees will be contacted and
encouraged to attend, plus followup information will go out after the
workshop. G. Hebert also announced that Festival logo designer Vernon
Lockhart received Print Magazine's award for good design for the festival
logo.
NTOYES CEDER
CO3DJITTEE: Tabled to October.
9/18/90 page 2
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that he had met with the City Council's Planning
and Development Committee to propose a Public Art forum in November
for City Council and the Planning Commission, Library Board and other
commissions. Tentative date. is November 27.
LONG RANGE PLAN-
NING CGMMITIU
REPORT: Tabled to October.
REW LST FROM
RICH= HALSTEAD: J. Zendel.1 presented the request from tenant Richard Halstead asking
for exemption from Council policy concerning lost keys and subsequent
replacement of key cores when tenant leaves the Center. R. Isaacson
moved and G. Osborne seconded to deny Mr. Halstead's request and to
inforce the policies as outlined in the lease. Approved unanimously.
PROPOSED 91-92
BUDGET: J. Zendell presented the proposed 91-92 budget for Arts Council approval.
R. Isaacson asked if the summer concerts program could include "rain out"
space. Staff to investigate. L. Burrows moved and S. Fiffer seconded
approval of the budget as proposed. Approved unanimously, at a 4.8%
reduction in expenditures and a 5.4% reduction in city tax levy.
PROGRAM PRIORI-
TIES: J. Zendell discussed the upcoming City Council process of setting program
priorities for the FY 91-92 budget indicating that because the city
is facing a $2.5 million deficit next year, additional reductions may
be expected in many submitted budgets. There was general discussion
about all Arts Council programs as proposed in the 91-92 budget, that
all programs are a high priority and that the proposed 91--92 budget
already proposes a reduction of 5.4% in city tax levy funds. S. Fiffer
indicated that this should show the City Council that the Arts Council
is more than willing to take its fair share of budget reductions, but
that additional budget reductions should be equitable for all agencies.
:ARTS & CENSORSIRP
PROGRAM/FORUM: G. Osborne presented the outline of the proposed ARTS & C&NISORSHIP
Forum for Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7 pm at N.U.'s Barbar Theatre, co --sponsored
by N.U., the American Civil Liberties Union and the Arts Council.
F. Markwell and J. Ojeda agreed to assist in the planning. ACLti to
print and mail flyer to Chicago area membership, Arts Council to mail
to Evanston mailing list, admission set at S3 with all proceeds to
go toward the Noyes Cultural Arts Center Renovation Fund, with reception
costs to be donated. R. Isaacson moved and J. Ojeda seconded approval
of the proposal. :approved unanimously with one (G. Osborne) abstention.
PROPOSED 1991
GRANT PROGRAM: J. Zendell presented proposed revisions for the 1991 Grant Program
Guidelines and Forms. S. Fiffer moved and G. Osborne seconded
approval. Approved unanimously.
9/18/90 page 3
OTHER ISSUES: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to a proposal from the
Business Volunteers for the Arts of Chicago (BVA) to solicit volunteers
from the Evanston business conv uAty to be a part of the BVA training
system. Volunteers will then be placed with Evanston arts -orf;nnizations
for specific technica L assistance and project assistance. The Arts Council
is asked to co-sign the initial letter. G. Osborne moved and L. Burrows
seconded approval of the propowil. Approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 pm
Minutes submitted by ,L�,-r October 17, 1990
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MINL1TFS of the October 17, 1990 meeting; of the Evanston Arts Council
MIIHBERS PRESENT: Muriel Cha1Gn, Chair, Craig Springer, Vice Chair, laurel H. Burrows,
Jane Chapman, Ron Isaacson and Francine Markwell.
ME HERS ABSEW: Robert Hirsch, Jay Ojeda and Gwendolyn Osborne.
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, and Geralyn Tsehaye Ifebert, Program Coordinator.
The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair M. Chalem
in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 at
6: 35 1xn.
APPROVAL OF
9/18/90 MI-i% TFS: R. Isaacson moved and C. Springer seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unanimously.
CHAIR IS REPORT: M. Chalem reported on the City Council's budgetary program prioritization
process indicating that the Arts Council's two primary program budgets
had both been rated as priorities for the upcoming budget deliberations.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written staff report.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION COHMI'?TEE
REPORT: T. Hebert presented the proposed format for the upcoming Affirmative
Action workshop indicating that the new format calls for two days,
Nov. 3 and 17, and a request to expend $500 in Contractual Service
funding for the proposed consultant. F. Markwell moved and J. Chapman
seconded the staff recommendation. Approved unanimously.
PUBLIC ART CO,'-
MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that plans are moving forward for the Nov. 27 Public
Art Forum specifically targeting the members of the City Council, Plan
Commission, Library Board and other commissions. All Arts Council members
are asked to attend this important event.
REQUEST FROM
EVANSTON PLr'V1
C=MISSION: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the Plan Commission's
request to address a proposed Evanston Design Review Process. Staff
agreed to draft a response based on Council discussion for changes
and approval by R. Isaacson and M. Chalem.
NOYES CO?M=
REPORT: C. Springer reported that the annual Noyes Center Open House, as
determined at the recent Noyes Center Committee meeting, would be
Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon to 5 pm. More information will be forthcoming
in November. He also indicated that the committee discussed the pro-
posed rent increases for FY 91-92 and the Day Without Art scheduled
for December 1 nationwide.
10/17/90 minutes, page 2
LONG RANGE PLANNING
COMMITTEE REPORT: Tabled until November.
PROPOSED 1991-92
BUDGET AND IUTAN
SERVICES BUDGET
IfEARING:
ART & RECREATION
MAGAZINE:
PROPOSED MARILYN
PRICE PERFORMANCE
SERIES:
SISTER CITY
CO�MTTEE:
Evanston Arts Council
M. Chalem appointed a committee made up of the following to develop
the Arta Council's presentation to the Human Services Committee on
November 5: C. Springer, F. Markwell and J. Chapman, with M. Chalem
as Chair.
J. Zendell called the Council's attention to a memo from both the Arts
Council, and the Recreation Board to the human Services Committee outlining
proposed options for the magazine for IBC 91-92. C. Springer suggested
that stnf:f investigate the relationship between quality and revenues
with other magazine publishers. C. Springer moved and L. Burrows seconded
approval of the memo.
J. Zendel] reported that puppeteer Marilyn Price had offered to develop
a performance series, the first Monday of each month, January through
June at the Noyes Center to benefit the Noyes Center renovation fund.
The intent is to split the gross receipts evenly, with cost of promotion
evenly nha red. L. Burrows moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of
the proposal. Approved unanimously.
J. Zendell reported that the Mayor's office had called and wanted to
know if Jay Ojeda was still the Council's representative to the Sister
City Committee and that Jay had indeed indicated that he was still
interested. It was agreed that an alternate would be appointed to
attend (Laurel Burrows) in case Jay Ojeda could not at any future meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm
Minutes submitted by Joseph Zendell, Director
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1990
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MINi]TFS of the November 20, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Muriel Chalem, Chair, Laurel Burrows, .lane Chapman, Robert Hirsch, Ron
Isaacson, F'rnncine Markwell, Gwendolyn Onborne
MEMBERS ABSENT: Craig Springer and Jay Ojeda.
The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair M. Chalem
in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts (:enter, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 at
6:40 pm.
APPROVAL OF
10/17/90
MINUTES: R. Hirsch moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: M. Chalem reported on the Arts Council's presentation to the Human
Services Committee on Nov. 5 at the annual Budget Hearing indicating
that Craig Springer did an outstanding job presenting the proposed
1991-92 budget. She further indicated that the response to the pro-
posed budget from the Committee was positive.
The Chair also reported on the recent Affirmative Action Workshops,
Nov. 3 and 17, indicating that the response was very positive.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell presented the uxitten staff report.
M. Chalem asked if there was anything further to report on the pro-
posed Mayor's Award for the Arts. J. Zendell indicated that there was
not.
Further, J. Zendell asked all Council members to submit names of
prospective Grant Review Panelists no later than Dec. 15.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION COI MITEE
REPORT: There was no report from staff.
PUBLIC ART COI f-
MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reminded the Council that the Public Art Forum was set
for 7;30 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Civic Center. M. Chalem
indicated that she will be calling all Aldermen to remind them.
NOYES COiZiITTEE
REPORT: J. Zendell reminded that Council that the Noyes Center Open House is
set for Sunday, December 9, from noon to 5 pm, with Council members to
act as hosts. J. Chapman, F. Markwell and B. Hirsch agreed to be
at the Center from 3 pm to 5 pm. M. Chalem to attend from 1 pm to 5pn.
11/20/90 minutes, page 2
LONG RANGE PLANNING
COZLOJITTEE REPORT: R. Hirsch reported that funding from the National Endowment for the
Arts for a planning consultant has been approved and that we will
find out the amount of the grant by the end of next week. J. Zendell
agreed to draft a new RFP for a consultant to be submitted to the
Committee in December. The Committee will meet on Dec. 17 at the
Noyes Center, 6;30 pm in Studio 106.
COZUNIZY SERVICE
POLICY DISCUSSION:
J. Zendell reported that current Arts Council policy does not
mandate that all sub-leasees provide community services. Rather,
policy allows primary tenants, all of whom have community service
obligations, to decide whether or not the sub --lessee will provide
part or all of that community service obligation. Staff asked for
Council discussion regarding whether or not sub -lessees should also
be required to provide community service in addition to that pro-
vided by primary tenants. There was general discussion and
agreement that staff should develop a proposed policy for the
December 18 meeting indicating that tenants would be required
to provide community service that cannot be transferred as a
requirement to a sub--leasee, and that sub-leasees should also be
required to provide community service.
CALENDAR: J. Zendell presented the 1990-91 calendar of meetings. It was
agreed to change the September 17 monthly meeting to September 10
because of Yom Kippur.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pun
Minutes submitted by Joseph Zendell, Director
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MINUTES of the December 18, 1990 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Muriel Chalem, Chair, Laurel Burrows, Ron Isaacson, Francine Markwell,
and Gwendolyn Osborne.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Craig Springer, Jane Chapman, Robert Hirsch and Jay Ojeda.
GUESTS: Stephanie Kimmel, League of Women Voters
STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Executive Director and Geralyn Tsehaye Hebert, Program
Coordinator.
The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order to M. Chalem in
Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., in Evanston, IL 60201 at
6:45 pm.
APPROVAL OF
11/20/90 MIN[FTES: L. Borrows moved and F. Markwell seconded approval of the minutes.
Approved unanimously.
CHAIR'S REPORT: M. Chalem wished everyone a happy holiday new year.
STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written staff report
and added that the Illinois Arts Council has approved a grant of
$17,800 to hire a part --time, non --permanent Public Art Coordinator and
to contract for a long range planning consultant.
CO,%1%!UNITY SERVICE: T. Hebert presented the third quarterly Community Service Report.
ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION COMMITTEE
REPORT: L. Burrows reported on the December Committee meeting and the successful
Affirmative Action Workshops on two Saturdays in December. Festival
planning continues with Bob Ferguson as Festival Chair. T. Hebert
announced that the Evanston NAACP has appointed an official liaison
to the Arts Council.
PUBLIC ART COM-
MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported that attendance at the Public Art Forum was lower
than we had hoped, however there were several aldermen in attendance,
plus Terry Jenkins of EVMARK who is now very enthusiastic about the
program.
NOYES CENTER COM-
MITTEE REPORT: M. Chalem reported that the Noyes Open House was not well attended and
that some tenants felt it was too close to the holidays. Staff is to
do a survey of tenants to evaluate the Open House before planning next
year's event.
Dec. 18, 1990, page 2
LONG RANGE PLAN-
NING COMMITTEE
REPORT: J. Zendell reported that a Request for Proposals was being developed
and that we hoped to have a consultant under contract for the long
range Planning Project by mid to late February.
PROPOSED COMMMMTY
SERVICE POLICY: Staff presented a proposed policy whereby all sub-leasees, in addition
to tenants, would be required to provide a level of community service.
F. Markwell moved and L. Eurrrr,4n seconded the recommendation.
Approved unanimously.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN
SEPTEMBER MEETING
HATE: Because of the Jewish Holidays, it was agreed to move the September
Arts Council meeting to Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 pm.
GRANT REVIEW
ADVISORY PANEL
RECO,kVIENDATIONS: J. Zendell reminded the Arts Council that recommendations for
appointments to the Advisory Panels would be taken to the Chair
within the next several weeks.
OTHER ISSUES: R. Isaacson reported that the Chicago Gallery News has agreed to
include a new section on Evanston in upcoming issues. Staff was
directed to issue a letter of support to Natalie Van Strattan,
publisher of the gallery directory.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm
Submitted by - January 15, 1991
oseph Zendell, Executive Director