PROVINCETOWN ART COMMISSION

PROVINCETOWN TOWN HALL

JUDGE WELSH ROOM

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008

Chairman Stephen Borkowski convened the meeting at 3:10 p.m. in the Judge Welsh Meeting Room noting the following attendees:

Members present: Stephen Borkowski, Chairperson; James Bakker; Georgia Coxe; John Dowd; Erna Partoll

Absent member: Napi Van Dereck

Recorder: Cynthia Curran

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

The Greenville (SC) County Museum has asked to borrow the painting “Summer Garden” by Edwin Ambrose Webster. This is for an exhibition of his work in conjunction with the publication of a book about him by Gail R. Scott. The museum will pay for insurance, packing and shipping.

A motion was made to approve the loan agreement for “Summer Garden” by E.A. Webster, subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen.

Moved by: Stephen Borkowski Seconded by: John Dowd Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Abstain: 0

The fiscal year ends on June 30^th. Stephen Borkowski went over some of the artworks which will be restored or framed before then. Three pieces are on loan to the Pilgrim Monument and one to the Provincetown Art Association. Mr. Borkowski said he had visited the old library to look at the space where the art collection will eventually be stored. He said that the Town Manager is conscious of what their needs are for the art collection. Mr. Borkowski said that they needed to elect a new vice chairperson. Jim Bakker was nominated.

A motion was made to elect James Bakker as the new vice chairperson.

Moved by: Erna Partoll Seconded by: Stephen Borkowski Yea: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1 (JB)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The previous meeting minutes were circulated for review. The Chair asked for comment or changes. None were expressed.

A motion was made to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/25/08

Moved by: Stephen Borkowski Seconded by: Jim Bakker Yea: 3 Nay: 0 Abstain: 2 (EP.GC)

NEW BUSINESS

At 3:40 p.m. Sharon Lynn and David Gardner arrived to discuss the storage of the art collection. Sharon Lynn said the collection will be housed on the second floor of the old library. Ms. Lynn said that her major concerns were fire, security and other emergencies. She went over how the area would be set up and secured. How the paintings would be moved to the new location was also discussed. Some paintings will be out on loan and won't have to be moved initially, but would return to the vault after the loan. Ms. Lynn asked if Mr. Borkowski thought the space would be large enough. He thought that it would be, but would have to take measurements. There was more discussion about the Town Hall renovations.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:08 p.m.

Moved by: Jim Bakker Seconded by: Stephen Borkowski Yea: 5 Nay: 0 Abstain: 0

The next meeting will be held in September.