PROVINCETOWN ART COMMISSION

February 17, 2006 - TOWN HALL

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 3 pm by Stephen Borkowski, Chairperson

Members Present:

Stephen Borkowski, Peggy Prichett, Erna Partoll. Absent with notice, Georgia Coxe, absent without notice, James Bakker, Napi Van Dereck, By invitation, Amy Heller, Collection Manager.

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

The minutes of the November 14, 2005 meeting were circulated for discussion. Hearing none.

Motion by: Peggy Prichett Second: Stephen Borkowski

To approve the minutes of the November 14, 2005 meeting.

Yea: 3 Nay: 0

Chairman’s Report

The Chair discussed the on-going plans to hang the 4 large Oliver Chaffee paintings in the library, 3 in the children’s area and one in the stairwell going down to the unfinished basement area. The Art Commission would also have postcards made of the 3 works and have then available for sale in the library and other venues. Other paintings in the library would also be considered to be used as postcard images.

The upcoming public hearing regarding the use of the Freeman St. building was noted and it was agreed that the Art Commission should be represented and express their interest.

Old Business

The Chair circulated invoices from Stanhope Framers and from Anthony Moore Painting Conservation for the framing of the Ambrose Webster “Summer Garden” and the restoration of the Pauline Palmer “Wharf Scene” respectively. There was a brief discussion as these expenses had been approved at the previous meeting.

Motion by: Peggy Prichett Second: Erna Partoll

To approve the invoices from Stanhope Framers and Anthony Moore Painting Conservation in the amount of $779 and $850 respectively for payment from the Art Commission Gift Fund.

Yea: 3 Nay: 0

There followed a further discussion about having the conservation work proceed on the Ada Gilmore, “Heron” and the Edwin Dickinson, “Back Beach” such work to be funded by the Art Commission Gift Fund.

New Business

The Chair turned the floor over to Amy Heller who gave the Commission an overview of her work to date and recommendations for the continuing care of the collection. There was a full discussion with questions and Ms. Heller was commended for her work to date.

Motion to Adjourn: Erna Partoll Second by: Peggy Prichett

Yea: 3 Nay: 0

Meeting adjourned at 4:33 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Stephen Borkowski, Acting as Secretary

Approved______________________________ Date: April 20, 2006