Provincetown Art Commission

Minutes of the November 7, 2002 Meeting

The meeting called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Chairman, Constance Black, with members Stephen Borkowski, Peggy Prichett and Georgia Coxe were in attendance. Absent but excused was Diane Shumway. Present by invitation was Stefan Nofield, Town Clerk.

Minutes from the October 4, 2002 meeting were presented for review. After review, a motion was made by Peggy Prichett to accept the minutes as presented, Constance Black seconded, and the minutes were unanimously approved.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Peggy Prichett, a full oral narrative of the hard copy report, distributed to the Committee. After review by the Committee, a motion was made by Stephen Borkowski to accept the report as presented, Georgia Coxe seconded, and the Treasurer’s report was unanimously accepted.

Georgia Coxe, noted that she had had no further contact from the Paul King Foundry and that the cleaning project would likely wait until spring.

The Committee recapped its efforts in moving and sorting the works in storage which had previously occurred. Several members expressed their satisfaction as to the length and manner of the project and the contribution of the FAWC fellows who participated in the moving was noted with thanks.

The members of the Commission discussed the draft “Friends” group letter and a draft letter regarding future exhibition space submitted by Robert Gambone. Comments and suggestions were noted and it was agreed to discuss revisions directly with him at our next meeting.

Concern was expressed as to undertaking the responsibility for the care of the Peter Hunt furniture formerly in the Heritage Museum, now under the jurisdiction of the Art Commission. Stefan Nofield will pursue a copy of the full inventory of furniture, the current storage locations and submit same to the Commission.

It was noted that a sample set of the 4 Season’s posters was sent to Bruce McGaw Graphics, one of the larger distributors of posters nationwide for their review and possible wholesale marketing.

Georgia Coxe moved to adjourn the meeting, Stephen Borkowski seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 3:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephen Borkowski

Acting Secretary