Arts Commission, 04 Jun 2026: Allocating $10,000 Across Six Planned Events
The Northbrook Arts Commission meets June 4 to divide a $10,000 village budget appropriation (account #11-1110-599-05) across events running through April 30, 2027, and to approve an annual calendar of programming.
Key items
- $10,000 Spending Plan — How the commission splits this budget determines which arts events get funded and at what scale through April 2027.
- Annual Events Calendar — Approval locks in six public events — including Chalk Up Northbrook and a 48-Hour Film Festival — for the coming year.
- 125th Commission Event — The milestone event will require dedicated funding and planning decisions made at this meeting.
- Village Board Presentation — Topics chosen here shape how elected trustees view and potentially support the commission's work going forward.
Full agenda — click any item to expand
FY2026–27 Spending Plan
The commission will allocate the $10,000 appropriation from the Village of Northbrook's adopted FY2027 budget, covering May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Discussion will address logistics, expenses, marketing, and assignment of responsibilities, with all expenditures subject to review by the Village Manager and Village Attorney.
Annual Calendar and Upcoming Events
The commission will consider approving its full event calendar through April 30, 2027, spanning a Plein Air Photo Competition, Flower Arranging Event, Chalk Up Northbrook, 48-Hour Film Festival, library art displays, and the commission's 125th event. Planning will work through per-event expenses, marketing, and responsibility assignments for each.
Presentation to Village Board of Trustees
The commission will discuss potential topics for a future presentation to the Village Board of Trustees; no specific topics are identified in the agenda.
Minutes Approval and Village Staff Update
The commission will consider approving minutes from its May 7, 2026 meeting. Staff will also brief the commission on items of village interest, though no details are provided in the agenda.
Public Comment
Public speakers may address topics within the commission's jurisdiction not on the agenda, using a written form, with each speaker limited to three minutes and no back-and-forth dialogue with the commission.