Art
Commission
Meeting of
July 9, 2004, 3:00 PM
Members Present: Stephen Borkowski, Chair; Georgia Coxe;
Peggy Prichett; and James Bakker
Excused Absence: Peter Siegel, Co-Chair
Stephen
Borkowski, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
Stephen
Borkowski then welcomed Jim Bakker to the Commission and expounded on his
contribution to the art scene in Provincetown.
The Chairman
then presented the minutes of the meeting of June 11, 2004. A motion was made
to accept the minutes as presented.
Moved
by: Peggy Prichett Seconded
by: Georgia Coxe Yea:
3 Abstained: 1
Jim Bakker
abstained, as he is a new member and was not in attendance at the meeting of
June 11th.
Peggy Prichett
presented the Treasurer’s Report and explained various items in detail. Time
was taken to explain to budget to Jim Bakker, a general discussion of the
budget followed.
Stephen
Borkowski gave the Chairman’s report, during this he stated that Robyn Watson
had confirmed the arrival of the Hawthorne “mudhead” and the Webster snow scene
safely at the conservator in Maine. Ms. Watson has been conducting tours at
Town Hall and gave an initial tour for the Town employees. It was agreed after
discussion that more publicity would help to attract the public.
The Chairman
noted the favorable comments received regarding the re-hanging of painting in
Town Hall and the members of the Art Commission expressed their satisfaction
with the re-hanging in general.
It was noted
that several pieces were being re-framed and that the works hung would change
periodically to rotate the collection both to stimulate interest and for the
care of the art works, particularly works on paper which should not be exposed
to light for long periods of time. It
was noted that several offices including the Assessors office had requested a
change of artwork and it was noted that requests would be addressed after
mid-September.
The Chairman
noted that the position of Alternate Member on the Art Commission remains open.
The personal
computer, as budgeted, has been ordered and will be placed in the art storage
area for the use of the for the use of the Collections Manager as well as
Commission members to prepare correspondence, financial data related to the Art
Commission.
A question was
raised regarding the database connected with the Town website and what it
should contain. It was agreed that all the information gleaned from old
historical museum records would eventually be incorporated, inventory data
being confirmed by the Collections Manager, as well as the corrected data that
she has compiled. It was agreed that
any software issues would be addressed to Gary Delius by the Collections
Manager.
Jim Bakker
raised questions regarding the apportioned values of paintings on the Town’s
master insurance policy. It was agreed
to request a copy of the policy from the Town Clerk and Jim would review for
the next meeting.
Georgia Coxe
expressed the feeling that the Art Commission should not be given the
responsibility of caring for the outdoor sculptures for our budget. The Board of Selectmen said that they would
see to their maintenance and that the Commission should let the Selectmen do
so.
A motion was
made to let Georgia Coxe contact the DPW for re-caulking, as directed, at the
bas relief.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded
by: Jim Bakker Yea:
4 Nay: 0
In conclusion,
the Chairman stated that he was pleased with the work the Collections Manager
to date and asked that the Commission members come up with a directives for the
future work of the Collections Manager. At the next meeting the members should
come prepared to discuss their priorities for Commission and the Collections
Manager. These will be compiled in memo
format and given to the Collection’s Manager for actioning.
The next meeting
will be on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 3:00 PM.
A motion was
made to adjourn the meeting at 4:19 PM.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded
by: John Bakker Yea:
4 Nay: 0
Respectfully submitted,
Joel Glasser
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
__________________________________________________ on ___________________
Stephen Borkowski (Chairman) Date