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Mundelein Arts Commission
MISSION STATEMENT
“As part of the Village of Mundelein’s promise to be a welcoming community, the Mundelein Arts Commission shall seek to create an environment in which cultural, visual, and performance art will enhance the quality of life for the Mundelein community.”
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
- Ensure the representation of the Village’s brand promise within the arts in Mundelein;
- Serve as a clearinghouse for the arts in the Village that are organized by public, private, and non-profit organizations such as schools, clubs, associations, and government institutions;
- Market art gatherings, events, and festivals within the Village;
- Incorporate the arts at community gatherings, events, and public locations within the Village;
- Promote cultural diversity through the arts;
- Promote the installation of public art and artistic displays throughout the Village;
- Grow and expand the programs that have been established by the Utility Art Box Committee, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
STRUCTURE & MEMBERSHIP
The Commission consists of Eleven (11) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor of the Village of Mundelein, with the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Village seeks individuals to serve on the Mundelein Arts Commission who have some personal, professional, or academic experience within a genre of the cultural, visual, or performing arts. This includes, but is not limited to: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, architecture, fashion, music, theater, poetry, or dance. For those individuals without a background in the arts, professional marketing experience may be substituted to meet the preferred qualifications. Members of the Commission must be residents of the Village, a business owner in Mundelein, or an employee of a business in Mundelein.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
- Joyce Lee, Chairperson
- Daniel Arends
- Elizabeth (Katie) Bernardi
- Jeff Justman
- Stan Kirschener
- Sarah Lybik
- Dr. Bruce Moon
- John Ramer
- Gail Smith
- Aurelia Spicuzza
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