Provincetown
Art Commission
Meeting
of
December
20, 2004 3:00 p.m.
Judge
Welsh Room
Town
Hall, Provincetown, MA 02657
Members Present: Stephen Borkowski, Chair; Peggy Prichett,
Treasurer; Georgia Coxe, James Bakker,
Napi Van Dereck, and Erna Partoll, Alternate member.
Stephen Borkowski, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were presented for review. A motion was made to accept the minutes of
November 22, 2004 with a minor correction.
Moved by: Peggy
Prichett Seconded
by: James Bakker Yea:
5 Nay: 0
Erna Partoll thanked the Commission for electing
her as Alternative Member and was welcomed by the Commission.
Chairman’s Report
The Chair circulated a list from the Director of
the Cahoon Museum, of approximately 20 paintings to be considered for loan to
the museum for an exhibit in March, 2005.
Peggy Prichett raised the question of insurance while the paintings are
on loan.
Old Business
Stephen Borkowski initiated a discussion
concerning the filling of the position of Collection’s Manager. Immediate needs call for the paintings to be
removed from the Library for storage. It was thought that contractual labor
could be used for various tasks that need to be done by the Commission.
Jeffory Morris, Curator of the PM&PM arrived
with two paintings and it was decided to go out of order and discuss their
acquisition. The two paintings, portraits by Henry Hensche, are of Frank and
Mary Rowe. The paintings are from the
estate of their son, William, who wanted them to be kept in Provincetown. Peter Lowell of Maine originally offered
them to the Monument Museum, but the Collections Committee of the PM & PM
felt the Town collection was a more appropriate place for them. A motion was
made to accept the paintings.
Moved by: Georgia Coxe Seconded by: Stephen Borkowski Yea: 5 Nay: 0
A photograph of a painting by Karl Young,
entitled “Land’s End.” was circulated and its merits discussed. The painting is being offered as a gift by
the artist. A motion was made to accept
the painting.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded by: Georgia Coxe Yea: 5 Nay: 0
There was a short discussion on the rules
surrounding future acquisitions.
Peggy Prichett asked Georgia Coxe about the status
of the plaque which needs to be re-attached to Richard Pepitone’s sculpture.
Ms. Coxe said that she has asked Mr. Pepitone to state in writing what needs to
be done, but has not heard from him.
Napi Van Dereck said that he will try to assist in getting the plaque
put back on the sculpture.
The discussion returned to the position of
Collection’s Manager. It was
acknowledged that Ms. Watson had accomplished a lot It was noted that further scrutiny of the paintings which may
need restoration and adding images which are missing from the web site was a
priority. Peggy Prichett stated that
she would like to see someone working on more publicity of the collection, such
as writing articles for the Banner .It
was felt that it would be difficult to find the skills exemplified by Robyn
Watson in one person, and that different people could be hired on a contractual
basis to fill specific needs of the Commission for the balance of the fiscal
year.
New Business
Napi Van Dereck brought forth the idea of using
the old Library as a gallery space for the Town’s art collection. He stated that this should be presented as a
way to help the economy of Provincetown, especially in the off-season. Other members were in general agreement with
this idea and thought that Mr. Van Dereck could be a liaison from the Art
Commission to explore this idea with the Committee for Re-Use of Town
Buildings. He and James Bakker will
write up a proposal to bring to the next meeting.
The Chair requested that the members bring a “punch
list” of possible projects for the new year to the next meeting. .
The date of the next meeting was set as January
14, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:40
p.m.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded by: James Bakker Yea: 5 Nay:
0
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.