Provincetown
Art Commission
Meeting of
June 7, 2005, 3:00 PM
Members Present: Stephen Borkowski, Chair; Peggy
Prichett, Treasurer; Jim Bakker, Napi van Dereck, Georgia Coxe, and Erna
Partoll (Alternate)
Stephen Borkowski,
Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:07 PM.
A motion was
made to accept the minutes of the April 29, 2005 meeting with minor
corrections.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded by:
Jim Bakker Yea: 4 Nay:
0
The Chair noted
that several works had been returned from conservation and reframing. He stated that the fiscal year would close
on June 30th and he and the
Treasurer had discussed potential encumbrances that might need to occur for
artwork still undergoing conservation and their subsequent reframing.
Peggy Prichett
briefly verbally outlined the current funds and recapped the potential
encumbrances, stating that all previously encumbered funds will be spent. A final list of encumbered funds will be
brought to the meeting following the close of the fiscal year.
A general
discussion ensued regarding the photographing of works currently missing images
on the website and the times available for such purpose.
The Board
discussed the notice for the position of part-time, temporary Collection
Manager. Stephen Borkowski requested information from the Town Manager’s
Secretary regarding the process of approvals and subsequent posting.
After some
discussion amongst the members, minor changes were suggested and made to the
previous posting.
A motion was
made to accept the notice as corrected.
Moved by: Peggy Prichett Seconded by: Jim Bakker Yea: 5
Nay: 0
Georgia Coxe
brought up the bronze plaque at the park at the pier. She stated that it needed
attention and that she had spoken to the Department of Public Works. They
replied that they are going to upgrade the area at some time in the future but
not immediately. Georgia Coxe got an
estimated cost to refurbish the plaque for $900.
Ms Coxe also
brought the two Currier & Ives firefighter prints to the firehouse for
display. Napi van Dereck will talk to the Fire Chief and explain that they
should be hung with care.
Georgia Coxe
also felt that the Board of Selectmen should take over the five pieces of
sculpture which the Town owns. She will draft a letter to the Board of
Selectmen regarding this and bring in the draft at the next meeting.
Stephen
Borkowski was approached recently regarding the donations of works, an image of
one painting by a local artist was circulated. The donor had also indicated
that they would like it placed in a specific location and was advised that the
Art Commission does not accept paintings (artwork) for specific locations. The
photo of the painting proved it not to be a Provincetown scene or related to
Provincetown. A discussion followed regarding the acceptance of the painting.
Napi van Dereck
suggested that the Board create a “form” letter to be sent in the case of a
painting not being accepted into the collection. It was agreed in this case to follow up via email thanking the
donor but advising them that the work was not accepted that that the subject
matter does not relate to the Town.
This was followed by a discussion about the acceptance of art work only
pertaining to Provincetown.
A motion was
made not to accept the painting.
Moved by: Georgia Coxe Seconded by: Peggy Prichett Yea: 5
Nay: 0
Peggy Prichett,
Georgia Coxe and Erna Partoll will create a form letter and submit the draft at
the next meeting.
Napi van Dereck
brought up the subject of having students from the High School get involved
with art and the Art Commission so that they might have a stronger knowledge of
local artwork and be more involved in the selection of artwork for display at
the school.
The next meeting
will be on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 3:00 PM.
A motion was
made to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 PM.
Moved by: Jim Bakker Seconded by: Napi van Dereck Yea: 4 Nay: 0
Respectfully submitted,
Joel Glasser
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
___________________________________________ on ___________________
Stephen Borkowski (Chairman) Date