HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - Agenda PacketCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Civic Center Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Lynn Selich, Chair
Michael Kerr, Vice Chair
Jennifer Van Bergh, Secretary
Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner
Judy Chang, Commissioner
Arlene Greer, Commissioner
Caroline Logan, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
The City Arts Commission special meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that
the special meeting City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting and that the
public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally
three (3) minutes per person.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a
participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate
you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior ot
the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or
thetherton@newportbeachca.gov.
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Services
Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The
completion of the card is not required in order to address the City Arts Commission. If the
optional sign-in card has been completed, it should be placed in the tray provided at the Staff
table.
The City Arts Commission of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community
participation. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow
everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Arts Commission has
the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
VI.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3)
minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record.
The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on
agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
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V.CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. City Arts Commissioners have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate
discussion of these items prior to the time the City Arts Commission votes on the motion
unless members of the City Arts Commission request specific items to be discussed and/or
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to
discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the
Chair.
A.Approval of Minutes of the October 13, 2016, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 10/13/2016 Minutes1.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 01 Draft of Minutes.pdf
B.Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report2.
Review of financial information.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 02 Financial Report.pdf
Cultural Arts Activities3.
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for
upcoming Library and City arts events and services.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 03 Cultural Arts Activities.pdf
VI.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
Placement of Sphere 1124.
Staff recommends that the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee consider
locations for the permanent placement of the sculpture Sphere 112, determine a
site, and make a recommendation to the City Arts Commission that can be
presented to the City Council for approval.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 04 Staff Report Placement of Sphere
112.pdf
Cows4Camp Exhibit Update5.
Staff provides an update on the Cows4Camp exhibit.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 05 Staff Report Cows4Camp Exhibit
Update.pdf
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Potential Loan of Mark di Suvero Isis Sculpture to the City of Newport
Beach
6.
Staff requests that the City Arts Commission consider the feasibility of securing a
multi-year loan of the Mark di Suvero sculpture, Isis, for display in the City of
Newport Beach.
11-10-2016 - City Arts Commission - 06 Staff Report Potential Loan of Mark di
Suvero Sculpture.pdf
B.Monthly Reports
Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee7.
Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Caroline Logan, Commissioner
Jennifer Van Bergh
Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee8.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Judy Chang, Commissioner
Arlene Greer
Marketing & Communications Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee10.
Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Lynn Selich, Commissioner Jennifer
Van Bergh
Finance Ad Hoc Subcommittee11.
Commissioner Michael kerr, Commissioner Lynn Selich, Commissioner Jennifer
Van Bergh
VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three
(3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the
record. The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time
limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all
speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
IX.ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT
Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 13, 2016 Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:03 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Lynn Selich, Chair Michael Kerr, Vice Chair
Jennifer Van Bergh Michelle Bendetti Arlene Greer
Caroline Logan
Commissioners Absent: Judy Chang
Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dana Yarger reported on the success of the Elephant Parade world tour. The objective
of his next project, Cowlifornia, was to use public art to call attention to the need to support children's health, strong communities and education. The "Got Milk?" brand
supported the project by funding 32 sculptures and commissioning artists to interpret the history and icons of California. The sculptures would be offered for sale with 100% of income being donated to Camp Ronald McDonald operations.
Commissioner Van Bergh arrived at 5:10 p.m.
Chair Selich suggested moving forward Item 4, Cows4Camp Exhibit, in the agenda to accommodate Mr. Yarger.
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V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2016 City Arts Commission
Meeting Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer, and carried
(6-0-0-1), to approve the draft Minutes for the meeting of September 8, 2016 as presented.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Greer, Logan, Bendetti, Van Bergh NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Chang
B. Consent Calendar Items
1. Financial Report - Review of financial information.
Library Services Director Hetherton advised that pertinent information was contained in the staff report. Items remained under budget.
2. Cultural Arts Activities - Monthly review of cultural arts activities from
the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events
and services. Chair Selich noted September activities of Concerts on the Green, maintenance of the
Ben Carlson statute, the Lila Crespin art lecture, Fernando Del Rosario artist reception, and the Balboa Island Centennial. She lauded Commissioners for their efforts on these
and other activities.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer, and carried
(6-0-0-1) to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Greer, Logan, Bendetti, Van Bergh
NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
Chair Selich moved Item 4 ahead of Item 3 on the agenda. A. Items for Review and Possible Action
4. Cows4Camp Exhibit - Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission
approve a public art display in Civic Center Park, Central Library, Balboa
Branch Library, Mariners Library, OASIS, Marina Park, 16th Street Recreation Center and the Newport Coast Recreation Center featuring 20
cow sculptures celebrating California’s cultural heritage.
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Library Services Director Hetherton reported regarding the programming gap in Civic Center Park because of de-installation of sculptures from the first phase. The Chair
received an idea for a temporary exhibit in the park consisting of cows. Ten or 12 cow sculptures would be placed in the park, community centers and library locations. Sale of the cow sculptures would benefit Camp Ronald McDonald and the Newport Beach Arts
Foundation. Installation could be accomplished easily with shipping and installation costing no more than $9,000. He suggested an opening event of some kind. The
program would end in June with a final auction event incorporated into the juried art
show. This exhibit would be a nice public art amenity while waiting for the next phase of sculptures. The temporary exhibit would raise the profile of the City Arts Commission
and raise money for deserving causes.
Chair Selich advised that the cow sculptures were currently located at Dana Point,
where many people had seen them. The temporary exhibit would fill the gap until Sculpture Exhibition pieces were replaced. This exhibit was a fundraiser for Camp Ronald McDonald. McDonald's was contacting their public relations firm to determine
whether it would assist with outreach. There would be a webpage for the exhibit and for the auction of sculptures, possibly with online bidding. She suggested obtaining corporate sponsorship for sculptures.
In response to Vice Chair Kerr's question, Library Services Director Hetherton indicated the budget contained funds to pay for expenses.
Chair Selich stated 17 cow sculptures would be moved from Dana Point on November 9
and displayed at Civic Center Park, libraries and community centers. More cow
sculptures would be placed online for sale.
In response to Commissioner Logan, Dana Yarger reported he had not contacted Kobe
Bryant directly about signing a sculpture. He did not believe Mr. Bryant was aware of or had rejected the invitation.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve the exhibit.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Greer, Logan, Bendetti, Van Bergh NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang 3. Cultural Arts Grants FY 2016/17 - Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission review the grant applications and approve the recipients for
recommendation to City Council for FY 2016/17 Cultural Arts Grants in
accordance with City Council Policy I-10 – Financial Support for Culture and the Arts.
Library Services Director Hetherton suggested Commissioners first consider applications they wanted to approve. A few applications did not meet criteria.
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Chair Selich noted grant requests totaled nearly $130,000, while the total amount of funds available was $40,000. She preferred to award larger grants for larger outcomes.
In response to Commissioner Logan, Library Services Director Hetherton advised that Commissioners should consider granting less than an applicant requested only if they felt the program could be modified to accommodate a lesser amount of funds. Previous
grants of less than $1,000 had not allowed applicants to do the program as proposed.
Commissioners discussed the best way to narrow the list of applications including
eliminating those they would not consider, selecting those they felt were best, and voting on each without discussion. Commissioners would need to recuse themselves from a
vote if they had a conflict of interest with the applicant.
The following applications received a minimum of three votes in support and were
selected for discussion: Backhausdance
Balboa Island Improvement Association Balboa Island Museum Baroque Music Festival
Festival Ballet Newport Beach Film Festival Orange County Museum of Art
Pacific Symphony South Coast Repertory.
Commissioners next discussed criteria for discussing the applications and chose to utilize Vice Chair Kerr's matrix of whether the proposed program occurs in Newport
Beach; the number of people served; aesthetic quality; reflection on Newport Beach;
bang for the buck; Newport Beach residents in the organization; and any matching funds
With respect to Backhausdance, Commissioners noted the applicant proposed one to four workshops and one live performance; other proposals for dance were more robust than Backhausdance; the requested amount of $3,000-$10,000; outreach at $7.69 per
person; the likelihood of a dance performance attracting 700 people; whether ballet programs were more appealing to residents; reducing the amount to support workshops or a live performance; a performance on the Green could attract a larger audience; and
a performance could be part of the Summer Concert Series. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $4,000.
With respect to Balboa Island Improvement Association, Commissioners considered reducing the amount requested; concerts at the chapel were high caliber but limited by
capacity; a prior donation of $200 for a concert; six concerts were produced at a cost of
$1,500 each, the proposal for four concerts in the chapel and five in the park for 2016/17; park concerts had a low production value; and chapel concerts appeared to be
self-funded by an admission fee of $10. Commissioners set a tentative amount of
$1,000.
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With respect to Balboa Island Museum, Commissioners discussed funds were proposed for a lecture series rather than for the museum itself; a high percentage of money would support things other than the program, the high cost of special lectures; good attendance
at these types of lectures; a lecture at the library enhancing the fine arts exhibitions in the lobby; and the applicant was collecting oral histories. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $1,500.
With respect to Baroque Musical Festival, Commissioners commented regarding the
applicant being a longtime partner, one of the oldest arts organizations, well run, and
providing unique presentations; attendance at programs; a prior grant of $3,500; the applicant's ability to provide a variety of instrumentation not seen elsewhere; level of
community support for baroque music; a signature program that reflected well on the
community and had high artistic value; and the applicant's receipt of donations and corporate sponsorships. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $2,500.
With respect to Festival Ballet Theater, Commissioners considered high attendance at events; high community support; potential attendance of 1,500 to 2,000 at an outdoor
event with a wooden floor; and quality of performances. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $5,500.
With respect to Newport Beach Film Festival, Commissioners discussed international attention; high attendance; future speaker event featuring filmmakers; possibly focusing programming in a specific area; and an earlier seminar series with high visibility and
attendance. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $10,000.
With respect to Orange County Museum of Art, Commissioners remarked regarding
other financial support for the museum; Family Art Days and other programming; application did not propose a specific program; partnering with the museum to provide
docents for the Sculpture Garden; the museum's future move from Newport Beach; and
the only application concerning visual arts. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $10,000 and proposed a stipulation that the City Arts Commission receive recognition for
underwriting the Free Fridays program. With respect to Pacific Symphony, Commissioners noted the success of the concert;
service to Newport Harbor schools; cost of the concert; details of the school program; music programs for all elementary schools; and funding three schools this year and the remaining three schools next year. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $5,000.
With respect to South Coast Repertory, Commissioners discussed quality of performances; number of Newport Beach children attending performances; and cost to
transport children to performances. Commissioners set a tentative amount of $4,000.
Chair Selich noted the tentative grant amounts totaled $43,500. Commissioners
reduced the grant amount for Newport Beach Film Festival to $8,000, for Pacific Symphony to $4,500, and for South Coast Repertory to $3,000.
Final grant amounts were:
Backhausdance $4,000
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Balboa Island Improvement Association $1,000 Balboa Island Museum $1,500 Baroque Music Festival $2,500
Festival Ballet $5,500 Newport Beach Film Festival $8,000 Orange County Museum of Art $10,000
Pacific Symphony $4,500 South Coast Repertory $3,000
Chair Selich suggested the grant program grow as the City Arts Commission raised private funds.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve the stated grant applications in the stated amounts.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Greer, Logan, Bendetti, Van Bergh NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang
5. "A Walk in Her Shoes" Exhibit – Staff recommends that the City Arts
Commission approve the interactive public art display, “A Walk in Her
Shoes” in the Central Library lobby.
Library Services Director Tim Hetherton reported the exhibition theme was human
trafficking. Shoes belonged to victims of trafficking. The exhibit was not graphic but probably not appropriate for all ages and sensibilities. The exhibit would be placed on
the second floor, away from the Children's Room. Installation costs were negligible.
Deputy Chief McGill proposed the idea.
Chair Selich stated Vanguard University had a significant program regarding human trafficking and suggested issuing a press release regarding the exhibit. Commissioner Van Bergh suggested notifying schools about the exhibit.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer, and carried (6-0-0-1) to accept the "A Walk in Her Shoes" exhibit to be shown in January 2017.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Greer, Logan, Bendetti, Van Bergh NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Chang
B. Monthly Reports
6. Visual Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Arlene Greer,
Commissioner Caroline Logan, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
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Commissioner Logan requested the subcommittee name be changed from Visual Arts to Art in Public Places. The subcommittee discussed designing a tentative location planned to bring civic pride and worldwide Newport Beach recognition through the visual
arts. They were researching the City in terms of its seven Districts as well as future self-guided cultural arts tours with a potential for high visibility and personal enjoyment. The subcommittee developed three categories of sculpture: (1) permanent, original, iconic
sculpture unique to the City of Newport Beach; (2) borrowed, temporary, rotating sculpture from emerging artists; and (3) high-end, longer-term sculpture from highly
esteemed artists and from museum and private collectors' storage. For permanent
sculpture, the subcommittee discussed a triangle of three related sculptures in Districts 1, 5 and 6. Specific locations were the entrance to the Harbor on the Corona del Mar
jetty side, the Back Bay View Park at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and
Jamboree, and Marina Park. The subcommittee was considering a piece in View Park next to Newport Theatre Arts Center in honor of Rae Cohen and a piece celebrating the
unique Back Bay environment in District 4. Commissioner Greer noted the exhibit of aerial photography was on display.
Chair Selich loved the idea of placing pieces at locations unique to Newport Beach. Further discussion of finding pieces and funding would occur.
7. Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Michelle
Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Judy Chang
Commissioner Greer advised that the subcommittee was discussing performing arts for
2017, Concerts on the Green, and elevating the quality of music for concerts.
Chair Selich recalled that the City Arts Commission committed to City National Bank that
it would be the sponsor for the Pacific Symphony concert for two years. A date for the
concert was needed.
In response to Commissioner Van Bergh, Chair Selich indicated the Council had not committed funds to the Pacific Symphony concert.
In response to Commissioner Van Bergh, Library Services Director Hetherton reported the 2017 budget, if it remained at the 2016 level, would be $35,000 total for concerts and the juried art show. Commissioner Greer added that approximately $18,000 was
allocated for concerts. Library Services Director Hetherton stated the exact budget would not be known until May 2017 for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
In response to Commissioner Van Bergh, Library Services Director Hetherton reported the programming budget contained $19,000 after the summer concerts. These funds
will be used for the Cows$Camp exhibition and the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. A
small portion may remain at the end of the year, but that amount could not be used for events held in the next fiscal year.
Chair Selich felt the City Arts Commission needed to determine events and programs in order to solicit sponsors, underwriting and press coverage.
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Commissioner Van Bergh expressed concern about planning events without knowing budget amounts.
Vice Chair Kerr advised that the Finance Subcommittee met with Mayor Dixon, who recommended the City Arts Commission submit to the Council an interim progress report outlining the wonderful programs and events provided by the City Arts Commission.
Mayor Dixon also recommended the City Arts Commission wait for the new Council to be seated before proceeding. Vice Chair Kerr suggested a report to the Council include
the long lead times needed to plan events, timeframes for events, fundraising efforts and
a request for direction.
Chair Selich believed the Pacific Symphony concert and the Cows4Camp Exhibit were
good examples of fundraising. The City Arts Commission could have a presentation similar to the one OASIS gave the Council that week.
Vice Chair Kerr stated Commissioners needed actual events when discussing sponsorships with businesses.
8. Marketing & Communications Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner
Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Chair Selich reported the subcommittee could begin marketing for the Cows4Camp Exhibit. The current social media program and Art in the Park outreach were good.
9. Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Lynn
Selich, Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
Chair Selich felt a comprehensive presentation to the City Council could be made in
January.
10. Finance Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Michael Kerr,
Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Vice Chair Kerr advised the main issue was the Newport Beach Arts Foundation. The
subcommittee would discuss building a cohesive group of supporters to provide assistance and to form the nucleus of a new Foundation.
VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Commissioner Greer reported Commissioner Van Bergh and she had met with the Pacific Club. They were supportive of the Pacific Symphony concert and the Sculpture
Exhibition at Civic Center Park. Chair Selich wanted to pursue an alliance with the Pacific Club. Vice Chair Kerr volunteered to sponsor Commissioners' attendance at
Pacific Club events.
For the November agenda: Commissioner Logan requested to add the placement of
Sphere 112, Commissioner Greer asked to include the Phil Dyke exhibition of family art;
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Chair Selich requested a Cows4Camp update as well as the update to City Council and the budget for the summer concert series. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 7:01 PM
Chair Selich adjourned the meeting in memory of former Commissioner Wendy Brooks.
Submitted by: _________________________
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ACCT #ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
Programming 95,000
including Pacific 07/06 Alliant Insurance 1,358 93,642 Concert Series
Symphony funding 07/06 Triskelion Event 2,559 91,083 July Concert
07/06 Rettich David 3,250 87,833 July Concert
07/27 Rumors 3,250 84,583 August Concert
07/27 Triskelion Event 2,559 82,024 August Concert
08/10 Triskelion Event 2,559 79,465 September Concert
08/10 Joshua Schreiber 3,250 76,215 September Concert
08/16 Billy Mitchell 250 75,965 Symphony Concert
08/16 Alliant Insurance 389 75,576 Symphony Concert
08/16 ABM Janitorial 240 75,336 July Concert
08/12 Staff Overtime 345 74,991 July Concert
08/26 Staff Overtime 580 74,411 Symphony Concert
08/31 Suzannes Catering 2,402 72,009 Symphony Concert
08/31 Signature Party Rental 20 71,989 Symphony Concert
08/31 Signature Party Rental 864 71,125 Symphony Concert
08/31 ABM Janitorial 480 70,645 Symphony & Aug.Concert
09/06 Office Depot 34 70,611 Symphony Concert
09/06 Pacific Symphomy 50,000 20,611 Symphony Concert
09/14 Firebrand Media 160 20,451 July Concert
09/26 Firebrand Media 160 20,291 August Concert
09/26 Firebrand Media 160 20,131 September Concert
09/26 Smart Levels Media 886 19,245 Concert Series
09/26 4Imprint 241 19,004 Symphony Concert
09/09 Staff Overtime 464 18,540 August Concert
09/23 Staff Overtime 464 18,076 September Concert
10/04 ABM Janitorial 240 17,836 September Concert
10/10 CNB - Police 598 17,238 Concert Series
10/10 CNB - Police 523 16,715 Concert Series
10/04 Balboa Island Assc 200 16,515 Centenial Concert
10/25 Petty Cash 28 16,487 Concert Series
10/27 Alliant Insurance 1,213 15,274 Event Insurance
TOTAL 15,274
Professional Services/40,000
07/14 Alan Scott 288 39,712 Real Heroes Installation
07/14 AnnChatillon 410 39,302 Photo Service Symphony Concert
08/08 Dinnwiddie Events 600 38,702 Symphony Concert
08/15 Executive Events 525 38,177 Symphony Concert
08/16 TAVD Visual 297 37,880 Transcription Serivce
09/09 Sterling OC Enterprise 410 37,470 Symphony Concert - Light
09/06 TAVD Visual 605 36,865
09/06 Dinnwiddie Events 610 36,255 Sympohony Concert
09/14 Sound Fusion 1,000 35,255 Concerts
09/06 Loren Lillestrand 4,647 30,608 Consulting Serivce
10/06 Crown Building Serv 1,968 28,640 Statue Cleaning (Ben Carlson)
10/10 Pacific Symphony 1,997 26,643 Symphony Concert
10/04 TAVD Visual 338 26,305 Transcription Serivce
10/12 Arts OC 21,582 4,723 Sculpture De-Installation
TOTAL 4,723
City Grants 40,000
40,000
TOTAL 0
2016-2017Cultural Arts Division
As of October 31, 2016
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ACCT #ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
2016-2017Cultural Arts Division
As of October 31, 2016
Scuplture Garden 24,661
09/06 Matthew Babcock 1,845 22,816 Contract Payment
09/06 Curt Brill 2,400 20,416 Contract Payment
09/06 David Buckingham 1,250 19,166 Contract Payment
09/06 Nadler Arnold 3,113 16,053 Contract Payment
09/06 Ray Katz 2,855 13,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Jonathan Prince 3,000 10,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Jennifer Cecere 3,000 7,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Gerardo Martinez 3,000 4,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Rench Christopher 2,948 1,250 Contract Payment
09/06 Ivan McClean 1,250 0 Contract Payment
TOTAL 0
TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for October 2016
Ben Carlson Statue: In September, the Cultural Arts division contracted a local vendor to maintain the
Ben Carlson statue at the Newport Pier. On October 25, the statue was power washed and treated with
citric acid. This citric acid removed the streaks of rust and the statue looks great.
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Cultural Arts Grants: On Thursday, October 10, the City Arts Commission recommended the following
arts organizations for 2016/17 Cultural Arts Grants:
ORGANIZATION REQUESTED GRANTED 2016‐17
Backhausdance $ 10,000 $ 4,000
Balboa Island Improvement Association $ 4,500 $ 1,000
Balboa Island Museum $ 5,000 $ 1,500
Baroque Music Festival $ 6,500 $ 2,500
Festival Ballet Theatre $ 7,000 $ 5,500
Newport Beach Film Festival $ 10,000 $ 8,000
Orange County Museum of Art $ 25,000 $ 10,000
Pacific Symphony $ 5,000 $ 4,500
South Coast Repertory $ 4,000 $ 3,000
$ 77,000 $ 40,000
The recommended grants go to City Council for approval on Monday, November 7.
“Half‐Century Aerial Photography Retrospective: Newport Center / Fashion Island”: Aerial
photography and recollections from individuals associated with the development of Newport Center /
Fashion Island are the basis of the current exhibit at the Central Library that will continue through
December 2, 2016.
In conjunction with the exhibit, two public lectures are scheduled on the history of the planning and
development of Newport Center / Fashion Island. The first was held on Monday, October 17. The
second is scheduled for Monday, November 21, at 7 p.m. The free, public lectures have been arranged
by aerial photographer Fred Emmert and Richard Frost, co-authors of the recently published book, “Real
Estate Masterwork Series: Half Century Aerial Photography Perspective, Half Century Aerial Photography
Retrospective, Newport Center / Fashion Island”. Speakers include:
Steven Kellenberg, Senior Vice President, Irvine Company.
Honorable Alberto F. Trevino, Jr., Principal Planner of Newport Center / Fashion Island, Irvine
Company, 1961-1965.
William R. Watt, Director of Construction, Irvine Company, 1965- 1967.
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Placement of Sphere 112
ABSTRACT:
Sphere 112 is one of the works featured in Phase I of the inaugural Newport Beach Sculpture Exhibition
in Civic Center Park. The Newport Beach Arts Foundation has offered to purchase the piece and donate
it to the City. At their April 2016 meeting, the City Arts Commission approved the acceptance of the
piece into the City Art inventory. On June 7, 2016, the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission at
their Regular Meeting agreed to permanently site the piece in Civic Center Park, per the guidelines in
Council Policy I-11, Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach. At the June 28 regular meeting,
Council directed the City Arts Commission to evaluate other sites, as well as the present site, for the
permanent location of the piece.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee consider locations for the
permanent placement of the sculpture Sphere 112, determine a site, and make a recommendation to
the City Arts Commission that can be presented to the City Council for approval.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Sphere 112 will be purchased privately by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation at a cost of $15,000 and
donated to the City. Maintenance, estimated at $250 annually, will be expensed from Cultural Arts
account # 10160603-811008, Professional and Technical Services.
DISCUSSION:
Sphere 112 by Ivan McLean is one of the works featured in Phase I of the inaugural Newport Beach
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. The piece was named for the size of its diameter, 112 inches.
Mr. McLean assembled the piece from stainless steel rods of various shapes and sizes selected randomly
and welded together. Currently installed adjacent to Avocado Avenue just north of the intersection with
San Miguel Drive, Sphere 112 was voted as the People’s Choice for best sculpture at the Grand Opening
of the Sculpture Exhibition at Civic Center Park on September 13, 2014. Mr. McLean is an acclaimed
sculptor who has many examples of public and private art on display throughout the country.
The Newport Beach Arts Foundation, upon City Arts Commission approval, has expressed interest in
purchasing Sphere 112 and donating it to the City.
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An initial concern, however, was the durability of the piece in Newport Beach’s coastal environment.
Cursory inspection in January 2015 revealed that the piece had oxidization present where the stainless
steel rods were welded together as well as some oxidation on the rods themselves. Discussions with the
sculptor, Ivan McLean, indicate that Sphere 112 was fabricated from 304 grade stainless steel which is
durable in most situations but does not fare well in a corrosive marine environment. In response to this
concern, the City Arts Commission in March 2015 agreed to authorize Mr. McLean to create, at his own
cost, a replacement piece for Sphere 112 with a similar piece fabricated from the more durable 316
marine grade stainless steel. The refabricated piece was installed in December 2015.
The City Arts Commission in January 2016 listed the purchase of Sphere 112 as a potential funding
opportunity for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation on the condition that the replacement piece
demonstrated that it was resistant to oxidization. Staff has monitored the condition of Sphere 112
closely, and the replacement piece has fared well through the rainy season, with no signs of oxidization.
The piece meets the criteria as established in Council Policy I-9, Art in Public Places and Council Policy I-
11, Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach. The Fine Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee has reviewed
the Application for the Review and Consideration of Art submitted by Mrs. Carmen Smith of the
Newport Beach Arts Foundation and has approved the acceptance of the donation.
At their June meeting, the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission agreed to allow the placement of
the piece in Civic Center Park, per Council Policy I-11, which requires the City Arts Commission to advise
the City Council regarding appropriate sites and locations in the City for the display of Art, in conjunction
with the City commission, committee, board and/or department which has responsibility for planning or
maintaining the proposed location.
At the June 28 regular meeting, the City Arts Commission recommended that the City accept the
donation from the Newport Beach Arts Foundation and permanently site the piece as its present
location in Civic Center Park. Council expressed some concern about using Civic Center Park as a
permanent location since the Park was designed to be a site for rotating exhibitions of sculpture. City
Council directed the City Arts Commission to provide recommendations on alternative locations for the
sculpture, while still considering the current placement of sculpture as a potential location.
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Cows4Camp Exhibit Update
In early 2016, the California Milk Processor Board (the agency responsible for the Got Milk? advertising
campaign) completed a campaign called Milk Loves Art to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of
California. The herd of 32 cow sculptures, painted by renowned artists from across the region, was
donated for a traveling exhibition to raise funds and awareness for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good
Times. The herd is currently on display in the City of Dana Point and at the Ronald McDonald camp
facility in Apple Canyon Center in Mountain Center, CA.
The City Arts Commission has arranged to install 10 of the cows for exhibit in Civic Center Park as a
temporary exhibit. Additional cows will be placed on display at Central Library, Mariners Library, Balboa
Branch Library, OASIS, Castaways Park, Marina Park, and the Newport Coast Community Center.
The exhibit will run from mid-November through May 2017. The exhibition would provide an interest in
the community through the promotion of art, education and entertainment and will serve as a
temporary public art amenity until the installation of Phase III of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center
Park in August 2017.
A grand opening/press launch for the exhibition is tentatively scheduled for January 2017.
The cows will be made available for individual sale and through an auction in June 2017 held in
conjunction with the Newport Beach Art Exhibition with the proceeds going to Camp Ronald McDonald
and the Newport Beach Arts Foundation.
Staff estimates a cost of $9,000 to provide for the transportation, staging and installation of the cows.
The installation will utilize existing concrete pads in Civic Center Park to take advantage of
predetermined sites for sculpture. Dave Aeppli of Display will handle the installation.
The cows will be transferred from Dana Point to the Display facility on Tuesday, November 8. The cows
will be installed the week of November 13. Each cow will be accompanied by a plaque with title and
artist information. Individual cows will be made available for underwriting opportunities.
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The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Potential Loan of Mark di Suvero Isis Sculpture to the City of Newport Beach
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the City Arts Commission consider the feasibility of securing a multi-year loan of the
Mark di Suvero sculpture, Isis.
DISCUSSION:
Mark di Suvero is one of the most prominent American artists to emerge from the Abstract Expressionist
era and his sculptures have appeared in museums and outdoor public settings around the world. His
pieces have consistently drawn critical acclaim.
His early works were large outdoor pieces that incorporated wooden timbers from demolished
buildings, tires, scrap metal and structural steel. This exploration has transformed over time into a focus
on H-beams and heavy steel plates. Many of the pieces contain sections that are allowed to swing and
rotate giving the overall forms a considerable degree of motion.
Di Suvero was awarded the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary
Sculpture Award in 2000. In 2005 at the 11th Heinz Awards, di Suvero was the winner in the Arts and
Humanities category which came with a $250,000 prize. 2010 saw di Suvero awarded with a
Smithsonian Institution Archives of American Art Medal. He is a 2010 National Medal of Arts winner and
was presented this award on March 2, 2011 by President Barack Obama. The American Academy of Arts
and Letters awarded a Gold Medal to di Suvero in 2013.
ISIS
Isis stands 42 feet tall and is 63 feet long. Constructed from industrial steel beams, the sculpture
features the bow of a ship that serves as its focal point. It has been suggested that the ship's bow is in
memory of di Suvero's father, who was an Italian naval officer stationed in China. The bow is suspended
by steel cables, which allow it to gently sway with the wind. "Isis" is both the name of an Egyptian
goddess as well as the acronym for the Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel, which commissioned di Suvero
to make the sculpture for its 50th anniversary.
Completed in 1978, Isis was exhibited at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, a part of the
Smithsonian Institution, on the Mall in Washington, DC, until 1992. It was then exhibited at the Manilow
Sculpture Park in University Park, Illinois, until its move to San Diego in July 2004, where it was exhibited
until 2007. The piece is currently in storage
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FUNDING:
There is the possibility that the City Arts Commission could secure a multi-year loan of this sculpture.
The City of Newport Beach would be responsible for the costs of shipping the sculpture to Newport
Beach from San Diego and installation at an approximate cost of $75,000. While the current City Arts
Commission budget lacks the funds for such a project, there are potential funds from Visit Newport
Beach, and the Public Art and Cultural Facilities Fund. Accessing these funds requires City Council
approval. The piece could also be borrowed through a significant private fundraising campaign.
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NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the City Arts Commission considers the item).
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