Cultural Commission

The Barrington Cultural Commission is a 12-member body whose purpose is to coordinate and cross-promote the many cultural activities occurring in the Village. Many local groups are represented, including Barrington High School, the Library, the Park District, the Barrington Area Artist’s Association, Bataille Academie of the Danse and Quintessential Barrington magazine, among others.

The Barrington Cultural Commission’s goal is to promote Barrington as a cultural hub. We’re bringing the arts alive in the Village of Barrington in an effort to grow our community creatively and bring attention to our artists and highlight our merchants. The Barrington Cultural Commission also works closely with Barrington’s White House to plan numerous events at this beautiful cultural arts center, with ongoing performances and events spanning classical string trios, intimate theater productions, guest lectures, and more.  The Cultural Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at Barrington’s White House at 12PM.

The Cultural Commission hosts numerous events throughout the year including:

• The Barrington Town-Warming
• Poetry Reading/Storytelling Events
• Barrington Art Festival
• Paint the Town Barrington! Plein Air Event
• 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out at Barrington’s White House
• Excellence in Arts Awards

• Dee Dee Gallagher Johnson, Co-Chairperson
• Dave Nelson, Co-Chairperson
• Thomas Balsamo
• Erin Mast
• Linda Hovde
• Joyce Palmquist
• Jack Schaefer
• Pam Conroy
• Lisa Stamos
• Norval Stephens
• Janette Tepas
• Peer Lykke
• Hayley Schommer, Ex Officio
• Brigid Tileston, Ex Officio
• Karen Darch, Ex Officio

Humanities

• Jack Schaefer (Chair)
• Mary Klest (Project Manager)
• Stephanie Walker
• John McLaughlin
• Pam Weinert

Awards

• Linda Hovde (Chair)
• Rollin Potter
• Brigid Tileston