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Bolingbrook Arts Council adopts agenda, outlines spring events and seeks ASL interpreter for BHS show
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Bolingbrook Arts Council adopted the agenda and previous minutes, set spring event dates (Arts on the Row and Earth Day), reminded commissioners of an April spending deadline, and asked for help locating an ASL interpreter for a Bolingbrook High School production.
The Bolingbrook Arts Council convened at 7:14 p.m. on Feb. 17 in the Village Boardroom and adopted its meeting agenda and the Feb. 3 minutes by voice vote. The council scheduled Arts on the Row performances for June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13 and set an Earth Day event for April 25 at Hidden Oaks.
Chair Mithra Zaucha reported that Charlene Griggs has submitted an application to rejoin the Arts Council and that "Larry still needs to complete his paperwork." Treasurer Ocie Koonce urged commissioners to submit expense receipts, noting that "the last day for spending this year's budget is April," and said the artist Carlton had been paid and that a check for the Blues Jam had been submitted.
Visual Arts co-chairs said the current "Art in the Window" exhibit features Bolingbrook High School student work, and they plan to rework the exhibition calendar and issue a call for artists for Earth Day. The committee announced the Arts on the Row lineup — Boy Band Night (June 11), a Styx tribute (July 9) and Jolly Ringwalds (Aug. 13) — and asked commissioners to volunteer as event leaders to manage sign-ups and staffing.
Performing Arts co-chairs reported programming updates including a Blues Lab Jam scheduled for Feb. 18 and a partnership with Bolingbrook High School. The committee said it has had difficulty securing an American Sign Language interpreter for the BHS production and asked commissioners to help identify available interpreters; the library has posted information about a community tickets program.
Community Events co-chairs described a successful Black History Month table event and confirmed plans for an Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 25, using the tunnel behind Village Hall. The village will print and frame posters for tunnel displays; commissioners discussed possible crafts such as self-portrait or tree coloring stations for children.
Digital Design co-chairs reported that a website page for Art in the Window still needs content and that an Arts Council banner and an artist video are in progress. The council recorded a set of follow-up assignments — including correcting a name in previous minutes, soliciting artists, reworking display calendars, contacting the Park District about benches and murals, and coordinating artist videos — with responsible commissioners and ongoing status notes.
There were no ordinances or binding votes beyond routine agenda and minutes approval. The meeting adjourned by voice vote at approximately 7:55 p.m.; the next Arts Council meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026.