===== PDF PAGE 1 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] APPROVED NOVEMBER 3, 2022 West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:00pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order at 7:05pm by Heidi Kuharich; Roll Call: Paulina Garcia, Anni Holm, Heidi Kuharich, Buddy Plumlee, Deborah Walsh, and City Liaison Daniel Peck in attendance; Quorum established Guests: Jacob Hernandez, Judith Horsley, Belen Rubio 2. Approve Minutes of September 1, 2022 a. Buddy Plumlee made motion to approve, Paulina Garcia seconded; Approved unanimously 3. Public Participation/Presentation: none 4. Items for Discussion and Possible Action a. Art Banner Exhibit—continued discussion i. Discussion continued toward finalizing the theme for 2023 and including notation in titling to highlight 15th year (“Fifteen Years of Art Banners”); Anni Holm made motion to approve “Vitality/Vitalidad”, Deborah Walsh seconded; Approved unanimously ii. Discussion on considerations for short list of potential juror for 2023 exhibit; in deference to 15th year recognition, should be someone with strong roots in West Chicago; suggested: David Exner (D94), Pastor Josh Ebener (St. Andrew’s), a past Mayor (Mike Fortner), past artist iii. Discussion continued on topic of returning banners to artists upon exhibit completion without cost to them, in gratitude for participating and being accepted into exhibit; carrying over motion from September meeting, 2022 banners will be offered to artists and past banners will be decided at CAC meetings on case-by-case basis b. Art Banner Exhibit—People’s Choice Award i. Review of polling results for People’s Choice Award; CAC confirmed “Duck Weather” by Sue Krzyzanowski with 103 votes; Full results: Title Artist Count Kingsford Abigail Laughlin 7 Oriole in Spring Tree Joe Weibler 2 Wakened Maple Gideon & Elizabeth Carroll 18 Daybreak Jay Summer 3 Colorful Landscape Jeffrey Mendenhall 14 Sunny Days Carson March 30 Red & Yellow Tulips Cassandra Swierenga 2 Fresh Start James Lauro 28 Transformation Barb Risner 4 Planting Native Species Judith Horsley 0 Glory of the Snow Philip Weibler 1 Renewal Energy Resources Natalia Toreeva 2 Emergence Bella Wiehle 15 Hummingbird in the Sunlight Kathi Kuchler 7 Honey, I’m Home! Rosemary Mackey 2 Beautiful Tire Barbara Bartolato 7 The Red-Winged Orator Cheryl Rausch 28 Wind Power Michael Horsley 1 New Life Jim Rakow 9 Duck Weather Sue Krzyzanowski 103 Renewal Christine Cintula 4 The Gift of Life Thelma Caroline Acevedo 1 Flower Burst Anne Frantzen 0 New Beginnings Barbara Dunn 1 Feeding the Kids Sheila Newanham 1 ii. Recognition at Council Meeting (October 17, 2022): traditionally, all artists are invited to reception during Blooming Fest and winner is offered solo show of works at City Hall; discussion continued on how to honor all in lieu of traditional practice: All artists invited to City Council Meeting (Dan Peck to send e-mail inviting them), Mayor to read names of all artists during meeting, Mayor to highlight People’s Choice Award recipient/show CAC Minutes.100622 Submitted: H. Kuharich ===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] c. d. O F city WEST CHICAGO WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET DRAFT banner (photo op); all to receive their banners (Dan Peck to arrange pick-up); All to receive certificates of participation signed by Mayor and Chair; People’s Choice Awardee to receive additional certificate signed by Mayor and Chair; Dan Peck is following up on solo show possibility at City Hall due to renovation issues Alebrijes Projects i. Portals: next event during WCPLD Noche de Alebrijes, creating group “glow” portal during event; Paulina Garcia, Jacob Hernandez, Heidi Kuharich, Buddy Plumlee, Deborah Walsh on hand to assist ii. Sculpture: moving from second floor to attend WCPLD Noche de Alebrijes event; Paulina Garcia, Jacob Hernandez, Heidi Kuharich, Buddy Plumlee, Deborah Walsh on hand to assist with transfer Tampico Murals: discussion on initial plan (2018-2019) and CAC as curator of all arts activities in West Chicago 5. Other Business a. b. c. d. Event Volunteer Sign-Up: Dan Peck mentioned form Heidi Kuharich mentioned ARTober Fest + Juan Chawuk Opening at Gallery 200/MCC, Friday 10.7.22, 6-8pm Anni Holm mentioned upcoming artist talk with Juan Chawuk to be scheduled closer to 10.31.22 at MCC Anni Holm mentioned upcoming photo marathons coming over holidays (three separate dates) 6. Adjournment: 8.41pm CAC Minutes.100622 Submitted: H. Kuharich 475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 Ruben Pineda West Chicago, Illinois F (630) 293-3028 shed 60185 www.westchicago.org Nancy M. Smith Michael L. Guttman CITY CLERK CITY ADMINISTRATOR