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Members present: Neva Hansen, Peter Garvas, Constance
Black, Peggy Prichett absent: Phillip Retzky, Diane Shumway
FAWC SHOW : Hunter O’Hanian (director) and
Melanie Braverman (summer program coordinator) were guests of the
commission. Hunter spoke about how
successful the show of town art at FAWC had been and how they would like to
have another show during the Fall Arts Festival which would run for two
weekends, Sept. 21st and the following weekend. They wished to concentrate on smaller
work. Connie Black made a motion to
accept their proposal to have a show of town work at FAWC. Peggy Prichett seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. It was decided that Hunter would find a
curator. Neva suggested Dale Fanning,
the director of the Heritage Museum since much of the work will come from the
museum. Jim Bakker, the president of
PAAM was also suggested. The commission
will take care of getting permission from the town after the work is
picked. Connie Black has the slides and
will make them available to the curator(s). Connie Black asked if there could
be a slide show concurrently at FAWC.
Hunter will see if he can find a date.
Minutes of May 24 reviewed. Peter Garza
mad a motion to accept. Neva Hansen
seconded the motion seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous.
Treasurer’s Report Peter Garza reported that he has signed off on the final figures
of the budget.
Operating budget- $2,208.00
Guardianship fund-$4,950.00
Mellon Grant-$3,422.00
The encumbered funds must be signed before July 16. Fortunately no funds will have to be
encumbered. The Plexiglas estimate is $648.00 and the restoration of the Blanch
Lazelle is estimated at $1,700-$2,000.
To build flat files is estimated at $1,200. This money will come from the Guardianship
Fund.
Neva Hansen gave Peter Garza the $500.00 check from the
Mellon Fund. Julie Heller informed her
that the person who handles the grant prefers to remain anonymous.
In total we have about $8,000.00 available for the coming
year.
Old Business
Stefan Nofeld informed Peter Garza that it might be a problem if he is
on Board of Trustees of the Heritage Museum because he is a close abutter. For this reason he didn’t apply for the
position. Peggy Pritchett volunteered
to apply in his place. She will attend
to it after the meeting.
Peter Garza called Benson and Young about insurance. A claim has been put in on the Chaim Gross
sculpture, “The Tourists” to clean off the paint.
It was decided to invite Richard Pepitone to the next
meeting of the Art Commission to clear the air about fixing his sculpture. Neva will write a letter.
Neva read a letter from the Board of Selectmen about a
possible show in Town Hall. After
discussion it was agreed that it would be too difficult to have a large show
this year, but that we could try to rehang the present works and add a few more
and have a showing of those. Also,
since FAWC will be having a show at that time it would be redundant. Peggy will ask the Wellfleet library about
their hanging system(cost, etc) to see if it would be feasible.
Peter Garza reported that he has not been able to get in
touch with Michele, the grant administrator.
It was suggested that he talk to the town manager since there is a time
constraint.
New Business Neva Hansen read a letter from
Rachel White about having a town flag which could be hung at half mast if a
town official passed away since we are not allowed to do this with the US
flag? Neva suggested a contest to find
a design. A flag already exists with
the town seal but it is very drab.
Peggy Prichett made a motion that we ask the selectmen if we can have a
competition to find a design for a flag.
Connie Black seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous. Neva will
write to the selectmen.
Neva showed the commission a calendar put out by Plymouth
England and suggested a town calendar using town art as well as doing
cards. It was decided that we would
make note of pieces as we review them that would be appropriate. We felt that it was a good idea and should
be pursued further.
Next Meeting July 26, 10:00am at town hall.
Adjourned: 11:50 am
Respectfully submitted:
Constance Black 487-3814