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Ross, Phillip |
Born |
1946 |
Places of residence |
Lived in Lake Bluff for 38 years, from 1983-2021 - Lived in the North Terrance on Hancock Avenue in one of the few midcentury modern homes in Lake Bluff. |
Titles & honors |
Former Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago teaching Arts Management and Entrepreneurship |
Education |
University of Illinois Chicago Academy of Fine Art Monterey Peninsula College Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles |
Occupation |
Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Artist, and Fine Art Photogrpaher - Specializes in poster design and image and identity development Ross was the Executive Art Director for Leo Burnett on the Marlboro Account; Chief Operating Officer for Black Box Collotype; and Creative Director for Questar Entertainment. Ross' Design firms include Phillip Ross Associates LTD (formerly known as Beda Ross Design) and Neodeco, Inc. Some of his clients include: - The Art Institute of Chicago - Field Museum - Chicago History Museum - Shedd Aquarium - Lincoln Park Zoo - The City of Chicago Ross has been a recipient of many design awards. Ross has put on Fine Art Photography Exhibits at: - The Deer Path Art League Art Fair on the Square - The Gallery Restaurant - Dickinson Hall - Lake Bluff Artists on the Bluff Summer Arts Festival |
Role |
Artist |
Notes |
Ross is also a professional Musician. He plays guitar, bass, and is background vocals for the band The Buffum Tool Co. The band performed at The Matrix, San Francisco during the Summer of Love 1967. Served on the Plan Commission Board and Lake Bluff History Museum Board. Designed signs, posters, banners, and more for: - The Lake Bluff Farmers Market - Lake Bluff History Museum - Artists on the Bluff - Lake Bluff Park District - Lake Bluff and Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce - Village of Lake Bluff |
Related Records
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Development of Harrison House Property - A letter from Phillip Ross, Thomas Tincher, Phyllis Albrecht, and Kathy O'Hara to Village President Christine Letchinger, and Trustees David Barkhausen, Rick Lesser, Micheal Peters, Brian Rener, Marilyn Shineflug, Geoff Surkamer offering their support for the planned residential development on the Harrison House Property.
Development of Harrison House Property
Record Type: Archive
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Distinguished Home Awards - This issue explains Distinguished Home Awards and includes some Lake Bluff trivia.
Distinguished Home Awards
Record Type: Archive
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Plan Commission Letter - Letter from William Price, Chairman - Lake Bluff Plan Commission, to Lake Bluff/Knollwood Annexation Task Force and Residents of Lake Bluff regarding the Fiscal Impact Analysis on the Knollwood annexation. The Plan Commission took exception to portions of the analysis.
Plan Commission Letter
Record Type: Archive
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Plan Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes of Regular Plan Commission Meeting including a review of consideration to approve the final plat of the subdivision. Discussions covered the types of vehicles and equipment to be sold on the property and locations for placement of equipment on the exterior of the property.
Plan Commission Regular Meeting
Record Type: Archive
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The Spirits of Lake Bluff Return - This newsletter explains and promotes the annual Ghost Walk and the donated Ice Truck.
Spirits of Lake Bluff
Record Type: Archive
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The Spirits of Lake Bluff Return - This newsletter explains and promotes the annual Ghost Walk and the donated Ice Truck.
Spirits of Lake Bluff
Record Type: Archive
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