| Village wins President’s Choice Arts Friendly Community Award |
The Hoffman Estates Arts Commission was established in 1997, and serves to encourage, support and promote the arts, and ensure that all citizens get the fullest benefi t of the artistic program available through the Commission. Chaired by Michelle Pilafas, the Commission is responsible for the annual “Summer Sounds on the Green” concert series, the Oktoberfest-themed Platzkonzert Germanfest and various other events, including photography workshops, free children’s activities, speaker series and the Community Art Gallery in the Village Hall. Chairperson Michelle Pilafas stated: “I am grateful to Arts Alliance Illinois and the Illinois Municipal League for the recognition the Village has received. We recognize that a sign of a growing and thriving community is one that enriches all areas of life, including the arts. Hoffman Estates has proven to be an ‘Arts for ALL’ community today, and will continue to do so in the future.” “The arts are central and indispensable to our communities,” said Ra Joy, executive director of Arts Alliance Illinois.“They enhance quality of life, fuel creativity and innovation, sharpen the state’s competitive edge, attract and retain
talent, promote cross-cultural understanding, and connect Illinois nationally and globally. Hoffman Estates is a model
for how the arts can make a community a more livable and vibrant place.” |
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Congratulations
to all the students and residents who took part in the recent Chalk
it Up mural contest. |
Congratulations, and thank you for your hard work on behalf of the arts and your community. Warm regards, Lisa May Simpson
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A
gigantic chalk-filled “thank you” to
all the participants of Chalk it Up whose art still colors the community
today. We noted so much talent, heart and inspiration toward the
creation of the murals. Each one had its own life and character. Everyone
is truly deserving of award.
We are pleased to announce the overall winner of the contest and those who received meritorious regard in the individual categories. Lincoln-Prairie School: Grand
Prize Winner St.
Hubert School Blue Ribbon Award in the category
of “Best Use of Theme” Special
Community Awards We thank our distinguished judges for their time and participation. In the near future, your organization will receive an award certificate in celebration of their accomplishment. I thank you all for your part in Chalk it Up and wish you continued success as you further the arts in this community. Warm regards, Michelle Pilafas |
Illinois
Arts Friendly Community Award
2006 Honorable Mention It is my great pleasure to inform you that the Illinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Municipal League have awarded Hoffman Estates with an Honorable Mention in recognition of the achievements described in your nomination for the Illinois Arts Friendly Community Awards. We are proud to recognize your community as a model for how mayors and other municipal leaders can work with artists, arts organizations and volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents. With your award comes the right to use the designation “An Illinois Arts Friendly Community”. Lisa May Simpson Program Director Illinois Arts AllianceThe purpose of this award is to highlight and promote municipal support of the arts in Illinois Communities and to honor municipal leaders who have encouraged innovative approaches to using the arts to building healthy communities. The award showcases programs and projects that may be viewed as models or best practices for other communities. Awarded
by the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation |
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Poetry event winners |
Spectrum Teens View exhibit images here |
March 28, 2005 The winner of the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission logo contest Joe Maggiore with Michelle Pilafas the Chairperson of the Arts Commission. Grade School District 15 We thank you for showing your beautiful art work. View photographs of reception Here |
Governors
Hometown Award 2000 Description of the award: Summer Concert Series As a result of a survey, it was determined residents desired a venue for concert opportunities, leading to the birth of the Summer Concert Series. With the cooperation of the Village and Park District, volunteers from the local Arts Commission organized the concerts, which included blues, gospel, jazz, and barbershop performers. ![]() |
Governors
Hometown Award 2003 Description of the award: Bridging Community Diversity The Fourth Annual Hoffman Estates Quilt Exhibition Hoffman Estates decided it wanted to bridge the gap between the various cultures present in this community without losing the unique qualities of those particular cultures. To do this, the Arts commission hosted a quilt show “A Celebration of African American Quilts” that presented the importance of quilting of the effort of the Underground Railroad. Through the help of 92 volunteers, the show was a success in teaching tolerance through understanding. ![]() |
Illinois
Arts Friendly Community Award
2003, 2004 and 2005 Honorable Mention The purpose of this award is to highlight and promote municipal support of the arts in Illinois Communities and to honor municipal leaders who have encouraged innovative approaches to using the arts to building healthy communities. The award showcases programs and projects that may be viewed as models or best practices for other communities. Awarded by the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation |