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Home My WebLink AboutCity Arts Commission 03-13-2026 AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Newport Beach Civic Center - Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Cory Glass, Commissioner Tiare Meegan, Commissioner Laurel Tippett, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant The City Arts Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular 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 public can submit questions and comments in writing for the City Arts Commission to consider. Please send them by email to the Library Services Department at ArtsCommission@newportbeachca.gov by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to give the City Arts Commissioners time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part of the record. 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 Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or rlightfoot@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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.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. 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. March 12, 2026 Page 2 City Arts Commission Meeting 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.Consent Calendar Items Minutes of the February 12, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting1. Draft of 02-12-2026 Meeting Minutes Financial Report2. Review of financial information. Financial Report VI.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action Central Library Gallery Exhibit Recommendations3. Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission approve the recommendations made by the Art in Public Places Library Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee to approve exhibitions by Roy Gunthier and Kathy Kehoe-Bambeck in the Central Library lobby gallery space. Library Gallery Exhibit Recommendations Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Central Library Gallery Exhibit Artist for Consideration4. Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission vote to either approve or reject an exhibition by Lawrence Sherwin, as the Art in Public Places Subcommittee did not reach consensus on recommending the artist for approval to exhibit in the Central Library Lobby Gallery. Central Library Gallery Artist for Consideration Staff Report Attachment A March 12, 2026 Page 3 City Arts Commission Meeting Revisions to the Applications for Review and Consideration of Art5. Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommended changes to the Application for Review and Consideration of Art. Revisions to the Application for Review and Consideration of Art Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E Cultural Arts Activities6. Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. Cultural Arts Activities B.Monthly Reports Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee7. Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee8. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee9. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee10. Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee11. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee12. Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee13. Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee14. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Blom March 12, 2026 Page 4 City Arts Commission Meeting Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison15. Vice Chair Moore Historical Resources Liaison16. Commissioner Blom VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the [Board/Committee/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 [Board/Committee/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. VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comments are invited on 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 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Newport Beach Civic Center – Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660 Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Cory Glass, Commissioner Tiare Meegan, Commissioner Laurel Tippett, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant DRAFT I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Heather Ignatin called the City Arts Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Heather Ignatin Vice Chair Vanessa Moore Commissioner David Anastos Commissioner John Blom Commissioner Cory Glass Commissioner Tiare Meegan Commissioner Laurel Tippett Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Ignatin led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Notice to the Public was read, explaining the public comment procedures and requesting that cell phones be turned off or set to silent mode. 5 City Arts Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 2 V.CONSENT CALENDAR A.Consent Calendar Items 1.Minutes of the January 8, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting 2.Financial Report Review of financial information. Chair Ignatin asked for commissioner comments on the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the January 8th meeting and the financial report. Seeing none, she opened public comment on the consent calendar items. With no public speakers, she closed public comment and called for a motion. Motion by Commissioner Glass, seconded by Vice Chair Moore, to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0-0). VI.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action 3.General Plan Update Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission review the Final GPUSC/GPAC Draft Arts and Culture Element and Historical Resources Element, which have been revisedto incorporate the Commission’s input from November 2025. The Commission shouldconduct a vote to consider recommending the City Council adopt them as part of the comprehensive General Plan Update later this year During Public Comments, Newport Beach resident Jim Mosher spoke extensively about his concerns regarding the adequacy of the General Plan elements, questioning whether there was sufficient commitment to preserving arts and culture resources over the required 25-year period. Newport Beach resident Laura Curran spoke during public comment focusing on the Civic Center Park and its role as a demonstration garden and sculpture venue. She expressed concern about a proposal to build a police station in the park, which she argued would conflict with General Plan Goal AC-1 that calls for incorporating art in public places. Curran emphasized that the park has been developed for over 20 years as one of the premier sculpture gardens in Orange County and serves as a site for native plant landscaping. She argued that building a police station there for $162 million would destroy valuable artistic and educational resources, estimating the park's value at $40 million when considering 20 years of public enjoyment and artistic contributions. Commissioner Tiare Meegan asked about funding sources for arts programming in the general plan. Ben Zdeba from the Community Development Department explained that the general plan would not contain that level of specificity regarding funding sources from the City's general fund or otherwise. 6 City Arts Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 3 Motion by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Tippett, to recommend City Council adopt the final drafts for the Cultural Arts Element and Historical Resources Element. The motion carried with Commissioner Blom abstaining (6-0-1-0). 4.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grants Staff recommend the City Arts Commission review grant applications and approve therecipients for recommendation to City Council for the FY 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grantsin accordance with City Council Policy I-10 – Culture and Arts Grants. Library Services Manager Rebecca Lightfoot explained that $30,000 is provided annually for cultural or artistic programs, with the Arts Commission responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations to City Council for final approval. She presented the recommendations from the Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 grants. Commissioner John Blom raised concerns about the application submitted by Wildlife Jewels, noting that their proposed performance dates were listed only by month without specific dates. He felt this showed inadequate planning. He questioned whether this application represented good planning and suggested the $1,500 allocated to them could be better used by other organizations like Backhaus Dance. Vice Chair Moore explained that the Subcommittee had reduced Wildlife Jewels' requested amount by $1,200 because they were a first-time applicant and the Subcommittee wanted to see what they would accomplish. She noted the organization planned to coordinate their event with the Arts Commission’s planned Art Week for their painting activities, though specific dates were to be determined. Further discussion revealed that organizations can only receive what they request in their applications - the Commission cannot arbitrarily increase funding beyond what was requested. Staff explained that if the full $30,000 isn't allocated, the remainder is returned to the general fund. Commissioners discussed grant completion reporting requirements and the consequences for not fulfilling promised programs. Cultural Arts Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia confirmed that all funded organizations from the previous fiscal year must submit completion reports in early January, and the Subcommittee verifies compliance before considering granting them funding. Commissioner Laurel Tippett noted that Wildlife Jewels' application at least specified that all events would be held in Newport Beach and addressed Newport Beach-related themes, distinguishing it from a previous case where an organization was disqualified for not serving Newport Beach residents. Motion by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Meegan, to approve the Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendations for the FY 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grants, with the caveat that Wildlife Jewels must submit additional clarification of the dates in June and July to receive funding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0-0). 5.Cultural Arts Activities 7 City Arts Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 4 Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services Manager Lightfoot reported that a new digital photography art exhibit had been installed at the Central Library Gallery by artist Soung Park and encouraged commissioners to view it. She announced that the Cultural Arts Grants recommendation would go to the February 24, 2026 City Council meeting at 4:00 PM, inviting commissioners to attend. Manager Lightfoot also reported vandalism to the "Natural Wonders" sculpture in the Civic Center Park located near the dog park. The sculpture itself wasn't damaged, but its plaster base was tipped over and lightly graffitied. ArtsOC quickly remediated the damage, cleaning the graffiti and resetting the base. They are exploring ways to better secure the sculpture to prevent future incidents. B.Monthly Reports 6.Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Commissioner Tiare Meegan reported ongoing discussions with Sherman Library Gardens about potential touring opportunities, noting they are under construction, but their docents are knowledgeable about gardening and could provide partnership opportunities to increase arts accessibility in the community. 7.Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett Vice Chair Moore provided updates on submitted events for Art Week, including Tim Burnham's proposal for a 10th anniversary event for "Dirty Old Wedge" at the Lido Theater featuring live music with scenes from the film and discussions about body boarding, surfing, and skimming at the Wedge. The Newport Beach Historical Society is considering either a historical photo exhibit or a lecture series with local artists. The Library Foundation of Newport Beach confirmed Tim Greiving would give a lecture about his book on John Williams. Backhaus Dance and Sherman Library Gardens plan to partner on a dance performance, and the Film Festival has submitted an interest form with flexible dates. An art therapy group is looking at weekday programming. Commissioner Moore encouraged other commissioners to connect organizations with daytime programming, especially for children, to her for consideration. 8.Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore The subcommittee did not meet. 8 City Arts Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 5 9.Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan Vice Chair Moore noted that the Subcommittee's work was completed and questioned whether it should be removed from future agendas. Staff indicated they don't typically sunset the Cultural Arts Grants Subcommittee until grants are officially approved by Council. 10.Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore announced a meeting scheduled for February 26th with the Newport Beach Arts Foundation leadership to discuss the combined events. 11.Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that the Subcommittee met and created a memo for the Arts Foundation outlining sponsorship opportunities for the summer concerts on the Civic Green and potentially the Pacific Symphony concert. These include VIP tables, naming opportunities, logos on banners, verbal sponsor announcements, print materials, and step-and-repeat opportunities. The goal is for the Arts Foundation to handle financial sponsorships while the Arts Commission maintains responsibility for operations and programming. They will present these opportunities to Arts Foundation leadership on February 26th. 12.Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom The subcommittee did not meet. 13.Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett Commissioner Tippett reported discussions about expanding the exhibition next year with potential kickoff and closing events featuring speakers and light refreshments for artists. The Subcommittee is also exploring adding a performance art element to complement the current two-dimensional artwork submissions. 14.Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that the Foundation’s meeting was canceled. 9 City Arts Commission Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 6 15.Historical Resources Liaison Commissioner Blom Commissioner Blom reported that the Historical Resources Committee operates under the Corona del Mar Residence Association. They met the previous day at Sherman Library Gardens and are planning a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Coast Highway's opening, which occurred on October 9th, 100 years ago. They are also working with Newport Beach Historian Laureate Bill Lobdell and his podcast on Newport Beach history. 16.General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee Ignatin, Moore, Blom No report was provided. VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERSWOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, ORREPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner David Anastos discussed two collaborative initiatives. First, he proposed working with the Music and Live Entertainment Subcommittee and the Student Art Exhibition Subcommittees to create a student performing arts component for the Concerts in the Park series, suggesting a fourth concert in September or October featuring short student group performances. Second, the Art in Public Places Subcommittee wants to collaborate with the Recreation and Senior Services Department regarding artwork for the Civic Center Witte Lecture Hall, whether it be donor plaques, commissioned art, or donated pieces. They seek to work with all stakeholders involved in that decision. VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on non-agenda items. IX.ADJOURNMENT – 5:56 P.M. Chair Ignatin adjourned the meeting. 10 As of March 1, 2026 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR DEPOSITS EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Programming 60,500.00 07/04 Bene-Marc 2,861.25 57,638.75 Concerts on the Green Insurance 07/18 DJE Sound & Lighting 6,113.19 51,525.56 07-27-25 COTG Sound (Cassie B) 07/18 CB Music Productions 3,250.00 48,275.56 07-27-25 COTG Band (Cassie B) 07/22 Funds Transferred In 30,000.00 78,275.56 Funds transferred for Pacific Symphony Concert 07/25 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)968.00 77,307.56 07-27-25 COTG Children's Activities (Cassie B) 07/31 Gotprint.com 102.16 77,205.40 COTG Banners 07/31 Gotprint.com 80.30 77,125.10 COTG Library Entrance Banner 08/01 Crisp Imaging 1,266.89 75,858.21 Concerts on the Green Backdrop 08/07 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 75,233.21 08-17-2025 COTG Children's Activities 08/08 Pacific Symphony 30,000.00 45,233.21 08-17-2025 COTG Band (Pacific Symphony) 08/22 Crisp Imaging 1,236.50 43,996.71 Pacific Symphony Concert Banners 08/22 Amazon.com 129.29 43,867.42 08-17-2025 COTG Step & Repeat 08/22 LAZ Parking 1,191.65 42,675.77 08-17-2025 COTG Parking/Traffic Control 08/22 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 42,050.77 09-14-2025 COTG Children's Activities 08/29 Scott Smeltzer 1,266.42 40,784.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/29 ATEI Company 3,250.00 37,534.35 09-14-2025 COTG Band (Tijuana Dogs) 08/29 Capture Imaging 902.00 36,632.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/31 Gotprint.com 489.74 36,142.61 Pacific Symphony Concert Signage 08/31 Smart and Final 63.43 36,079.18 COTG supplies 09/05 Scott Smeltzer 700.00 35,379.18 09-14-2025 COTG Photographer 09/12 DJE Sound & Lighting 6,113.19 29,265.99 09-14-2025 COTG Sound (Tijuana Dogs) 09/19 805 Social Club (Erik Tarkiainen) 3,250.00 26,015.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Concert (805 Social Club) 09/26 Capture Imaging Inc.550.00 25,465.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Photographer 09/26 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 24,840.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Children's Activities 09/30 Gotprint.com 52.51 24,788.48 10-12-2025 Marina Park Banner 09/30 Tanaka Farms University 1,564.24 23,224.24 Spooktacular pumpkins for painting 10/07 Funds Transferred Out 1,500.00 21,724.24 Funds transferred to Advertising & Public Relations 10/10 Amazon.com 155.32 21,568.92 Spooktacular supplies 10/10 Amazon.com 210.36 21,358.56 Student Art Exhibition supplies 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,223.86 Day porters for COTG 07-27-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,089.16 Day porters for COTG 08-11-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 20,954.46 Day porters for COTG 09-14-25 concert 10/31 Ralphs 10.17 20,944.29 Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Costco 41.98 20,902.31 Spooktacular supplies 11/06 Printworks ETC. Inc.935.69 19,966.62 Holiday ornaments 11/06 Amazon.com 80.29 19,886.33 Art Exhibition supplies 11/06 Amazon.com 81.36 19,804.97 Student Art Exhibition supplies 11/26 Kleenway Services 134.70 19,670.27 Day porters for Marina Park 10-12-25 concert 12/18 Creative West (CallforEntry.org) 120.00 19,550.27 Yearly Subscription Renewal 02/12 Amazon.com 35.26 19,515.01 Student Art Exhibition supplies 02/26 M&J Paul Enterprises 1,144.00 18,371.01 Spin Art Activity Booth for Mayor's Egg Roll TOTAL 60,500.00 72,128.99 18,371.01 City Grants 30,000.00 TOTAL 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 Professional Services 23,000.00 08/05 Funds Transferred Out 9,370.00 13,630.00 Funds transferred to Maintenance & Repair Budget 08/28 Svartifoss Corp 175.00 13,455.00 Joe Cladis Art Installation 08/29 Transcription Services 150.00 13,305.00 07-10-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription 10/10 Svartifoss Corp 1,707.00 11,598.00 Central Library Gallery Rails installation 10/31 Svartifoss Corp 350.00 11,248.00 Susan Neas Art Installation 11/07 Transcription Services 262.50 10,985.50 08-13-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription 11/07 Transcription Services 150.00 10,835.50 09-11-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription 12/18 Svartifoss Corp 325.00 10,510.50 Hugo Zhang Art Installation 01/15 Svartifoss Corp 400.00 10,110.50 Student Art Exhibition Installation 02/20 Svartifoss Corp 325.00 9,785.50 Soung Park Art Installation 23,000.00 13,214.50 9,785.50TOTAL Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 1 of 2 11 As of March 1, 2026 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR DEPOSITS EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 Sculpture Exhibition 214,000.00 08/15 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 210,875.00 Phase X Project Management 1 of 12 08/29 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 207,750.00 Phase X Project Management 2 of 12 10/02 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 204,625.00 Phase X Project Management 3 of 12 10/31 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 201,500.00 Phase X Project Management 4 of 12 12/11 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 198,375.00 Phase X Project Management 5 of 12 01/15 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 195,250.00 Phase X Project Management 6 of 12 02/05 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 192,125.00 Phase X Project Management 7 of 12 02/27 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 189,000.00 Phase X Project Management 8 of 12 TOTAL 214,000.00 25,000.00 192,125.00 Advertising 1,340.00 07/31 Facebook.com 2.67 1,337.33 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 07/31 Facebook.com 12.00 1,325.33 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 07/31 Facebook.com 4.10 1,321.23 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 07/31 Gotprint 105.56 1,215.67 Pacific Symphony Rack Cards 08/31 Facebook.com 70.00 1,145.67 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 Facebook.com 62.33 1,083.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 2S P LLC (Stu News)450.00 633.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 2S P LLC (Stu News)450.00 183.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 LA Times Media Group 410.20 (226.86)08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 Instagram Ad 15.76 (242.62)08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 09/30 Instagram Ad 32.18 (274.80)09-14-25 COTG Tijuana Dogs Ad 09/30 Instagram Ad 27.36 (302.16)10-12-25 Marina Park Concert Ad 09/30 Facebook.com 11.71 (313.87)Sculpture Exhibition Public Poll Ad 10/07 Funds Transferred 1,500.00 0.00 1,186.13 Funds Transferred from Programming 10/31 Instagram Ad 55.58 1,130.55 Student Art Exhibition/Spooktacular Instagram ads 10/31 Instagram Ad 83.00 1,047.55 Halloween Spooktacular Instagram ads 11/17 Instagram Ad 37.33 1,010.22 Student Art Exhibition Instagram ads 12/31 Instagram Ad 16.60 993.62 Art Week Interest Form Instagram Ads TOTAL 1,340.00 1,846.38 993.62 Maintenance & Repair 4,248.00 08/05 Funds Transfer In 9,370.00 (9,370.00)13,618.00 Funds transferred from Professional Services 09/05 Crown Building Services 825.00 12,793.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning 12/04 Crown Building Services 825.00 11,968.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning 02/12 Crown Building Services 825.00 11,143.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning TOTAL 4,248.00 2,475.00 11,143.00 Publication and Dues 1,000.00 01/15 ASCAP 1,100.00 (100.00)Music Licensing Fee TOTAL 1,000.00 1,100.00 (100.00) ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR REVENUES REVENUES AVAILABLE NOTES Special Events (NBAE)0.00 TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 BUDGET EXPENSES AVAILABLE Cultural Arts Totals 334,088.00 115,764.87 262,318.13 2 of 2 12 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 12, 2026 Agenda Item No. 3 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission approve the recommendations made by the Art in Public Places Library Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee to approve exhibitions by Roy Gunthier and Kathy Kehoe- Bambeck in the Central Library lobby gallery space. DISCUSSION: The City of Newport Beach maintains two exhibit spaces at the Central Library. The Lobby Gallery in the Central Library has approximately 38 feet of linear wall space designed for two-dimensional pieces of art. Additionally, artists may apply to exhibit three-dimensional works in the two display cabinets that were added to the Central Library display offerings in 2010. The display cases are approximately 24” high x 24” deep x 24” wide. Artists who want their work to be considered for display submit a completed Application for Review and Consideration of Art. The Library Services Director manages the gallery space. The City Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee meets periodically to review artist's submissions. Staff notifies artists of acceptance and arranges the staging of the art. The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee met to review applications and are recommending the work of Roy Gunthier and Kathy Kehoe-Bambeck 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). ATTACHMENT A: Examples of Roy Gunthier’s artwork ATTACHMENT B: Examples of Kathy Kehoe Bambeck’s Vintage Balboa artwork ATTACHMENT C: Examples of Kathy Kehoe Bambeck’s Gilded Art artwork TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Central Library Gallery Exhibit Recommendations – March 2026 13 ATTACHMENT A: CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Samples of Roy Gunthier's Photography 14 15 16 17 ATTACHMENT B: CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Samples of Kathy Kehoe Bambeck's 'Vintage Balboa' Exhibit 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 "Little Boy's Pockets" Framed 17" x 21" Collage items c.1996 Though our son Tommy was lucky to grow up on the beach, he was a typical young boy. Before throwing his clothes into the washing machine, I checked his pockets, throwing misc items he'd forgotten intu a tray. Time went by and that tray filled up with a colorful potpourri of objects. My humorous artistic mind saw this fun collage so I put it all together in a frame for posterity. 25 ATTACHMENT C: CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Samples of Kathy Kehoe Bambeck's 'Gilded Art' Exhibit 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 12, 2026 Agenda Item No. 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission vote to either approve or reject an exhibition by Lawrence Sherwin, as the Art in Public Places Subcommittee did not reach consensus on recommending the artist for approval to exhibit in the Central Library Lobby Gallery. DISCUSSION: The City of Newport Beach maintains two exhibit spaces at the Central Library. The Lobby Gallery in the Central Library has approximately 38 feet of linear wall space designed for two-dimensional pieces of art. Additionally, artists may apply to exhibit three-dimensional works in the two display cabinets that were added to the Central Library display offerings in 2010. The display cases are approximately 24” high x 24” deep x 24” wide. Artists who want their work to be considered for display submit a completed Application for Review and Consideration of Art. The Library Services Director manages the gallery space. The City Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee meets periodically to review artist's submissions. Staff notifies artists of acceptance and arranges the staging of the art. The Art in Public Places Subcommittee reviewed an application for exhibition by photographer Lawrence Sherwin. The Subcommittee was unable to reach a consensus to approve or reject his application. Library staff presents the application submitted by Mr. Sherwin for the full City Arts Commission to review and vote to either approve or reject his proposed exhibition. 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). ATTACHMENT A: Lawrence Sherwin’s Application for Review and Consideration of Art TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Central Library Gallery Exhibit Artist for Consideration – March 2026 35 ATTACHMENT A: LAWRENCE SHERWIN APPLICATION �f,Wl'o/t Address_ 0 ;,. i-, �!"'-::-w-. .. � l1i,ov."' Application for Review and Consideration of Art E-Mail Address. Application for: (Check any that apply) □Loan to City □Donation to City Website '--rU ett.w liJ U.'\�(S..�. CJ, It □Exhibition by City (not for sale) □Exhibit for sale (through artist) □Commissioned Work□Purchase by City 0f0ther L o I),. v at'.L Vo,JJ:tirre Required materials for application include: completed form, 5-10 different photographs, CDs, or digital reproductions of artwork, artist's statement, resume, biography and other support materials. (If you would like materials returned, please include stamped, self-addressed envelope). Please indicate the number of works of each type available for consideration and attach a separate sheet with full description. Limit 20 pieces per exhibition. Medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, other) I I (F,,,.Mtai,)Two-Dimensional Art: Image sizes and framed sizes I J /4 I' I (J � I , 'I' z.,c, Three-Dimensional Art: Size, weight, indoor/outdoor (3 image.s of different sides of sculpture) No. __ No.jJ__ No. __ _ Ef Checking this box means that the applicant agrees to all conditions. (as listed on City Policy 1-11) Signature_-1..l..:-::::._ _ _!/).!::...__s�,�====----------Date 11.. - CS" � ].A? Z � Send completed application and materials to: The Newport Beach City Arts Commission 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Attn: Central Library Gallery Exhibition or arts@newportbeachca.gov Requests for Review may be submitted at any time. Commission committees meet periodically to review submittals. No fees are required at time of form submission. For Office Use Only Date Received _______ Date Notified _________ □ Accepted □Rejected □Future r--36 Artist Statement: Lawrence Sherwin My goal is to capture images that enhance my enjoyment of life—with hope that they will do the same for others. Resume: Photography has been a passion for over 65 years and part of my practice of Dermatology for over 45 years. When digital photography emerged, producing images for work and enjoyment became a major focus for me. Since retirement, six years ago, my work has been shown at Orange County Fine Arts with new shows monthly. In addition, I was the photo editor of the Newport Beach Independent for six years and I am a contributing photographer for several Newport Beach Magazines (Greet Corona del Mar, Stroll Lido and others), It has been a pleasure covering sporting events such as BNP Paribas Tennis Open, ēô ôĲĲĖŜ iŕôĲϠ ŘĺċôŜŜĖĺĲÍī Ūīī ĖîôŘŜ ÍĲî ťēô iŕôĲ ĺċ ŪŘƱĲČϟ ®Ėťē ťēô ÍîŽôĲť of good phone cameras, my ability to capture images has been exponentially increased. For example, the images from various car washes that I am presenting for your consideration, were made possible by using my cell phone camera. 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 12, 2026 Agenda Item No. 5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommended changes to the Application for Review and Consideration of Art. DISCUSSION: The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee reviewed the current application for Review and Consideration of Art and made the following suggestions, which staff have incorporated into the revisions: •Separate the application into two separate forms: one for Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach and the second for Application for Exhibition of Art at the Central Library Gallery •For the Application for Review and Consideration of Acquisition of Art by the City, language was incorporated from Council Policy I-11 Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach to help clarify the requirements for artists looking to loan, donate, sell, or commission artwork for the City Arts Commissions’ consideration •For the Application for Exhibition of Art at the Central Library Gallery, clarifying verbiage was added for the required documents for the art to be considered •Both applications expand on the process for review and consideration •Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach explains the recommendation process to the City Council for final approval Separating the application makes it clearer to the artists. For the Application for Review and Consideration of Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach, the requirements from Council Policy I-11 are spelled out to avoid any confusion and make it easier to accept or reject an application. Both applications have been reviewed by the City Attorney. TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Revisions to the Application for Review and Consideration of Art 44 Revisions to the Application for Review and Consideration of Art March 12, 2026 Page 2 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). ATTACHMENT A: Application for Review and Consideration of Art ATTACHMENT B: Redlined Application for Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach ATTACHMENT C: Final version of the Application for Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach ATTACHMENT D: Redlined Application for Exhibition of Art at the Central Library Gallery ATTACHMENT E: Final version of the Application for Exhibition of Art at the Central Library Gallery 45 For Office Use Only Date Received Date Notified Accepted Rejected Future Application for Review and Consideration of Art Name (Please Print) Address Telephone (Home or Office) Telephone (Cell) E-Mail Address Website Application for: Loan to City Exhibition by City (not for sale) (Check any that apply) Donation to City Exhibit for sale (through artist) Purchase by City Commissioned Work Other Required materials for application include: completed form, 5-10 different photographs, CDs, or digital re- productions of artwork, artist’s statement, resume, biography and other support materials. (If you would like materials returned, please include stamped, self-addressed envelope). Please indicate the number of works of each type available for consideration and attach a separate sheet with full description. Limit 20 pieces per exhibition. •Medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, other) No. •Two-Dimensional Art: Image sizes and framed sizes No. •Three-Dimensional Art: Size, weight, indoor/outdoor No. (3 images of different sides of sculpture) Checking this box means that the applicant agrees to all conditions. (as listed on City Policy 1-11) Signature Date Send completed application and materials to: The Newport Beach City Arts Commission 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Attn: Central Library Gallery Exhibition or arts@newportbeachca.gov Requests for Review may be submitted at any time. Commission committees meet periodically to review submittals. No fees are required at time of form submission. ATTACHMENT A: ORIGINAL APPLICATION 46 APPLICATION FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF ART BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Name of Applicant (print): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Name, title or description of the Art: ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Art is generally comprised of the following type and quantity (limit 20): # _____ medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, etc.) # _____ two-dimensional art (image sizes and framed sizes) # _____ three-dimensional art (please include size, weight, indoor/outdoor) I request that the City consider: ☐Accepting the Art as a donation to the City (see application requirements in Section A) ☐Accepting the Art as a loan to the City (see the application requirements for Section A) ☐Purchasing the Art (see application requirements in Section B) ☐Commissioning the Art (see application requirements in Section C) SECTION A. ARTWORK AS DONATION OR LOAN Please include the following information with your application: o Credited artist name, biography, resume, and artist statement (if applying as the artist) o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials used to create the piece o Assessment by a licensed art appraiser on the value of the artwork and current state of the piece o If applying as a loan to the City, requested time period for loan of artwork o If damaged or in need of restoration, include a detailed description of the damage and provide restoration costs from a professional art restorer or as recommended by the artist o Annual maintenance requirements and estimated costs from a professional art cleaner or as recommended by the artist o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Please indicate in your application if you will be able to arrange transportation of the piece to the City upon acceptance SECTION B. ARTWORK FOR PURCHASE Please include the following information with your application: o Credited artist name, biography, resume, and artist statement (if selling as the artist) ATTACHMENT B: ACQUISITION APPLICATION - REDLINED VERSION 47 o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials used to create the piece o Proposed selling price of the artwork o Assessment by a licensed art appraiser on the value of the artwork and current state of the piece o If damaged or in need of restoration, include photos, a detailed description of the damage and provide restoration costs from a professional art restorer or as recommended by the artist o Annual maintenance requirements and estimated costs from a professional art cleaner or as recommended by the artist o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Please indicate in your application if you will be able to arrange transportation of the piece to the City upon acceptance SECTION C. COMMISSIONED ARTWORK Please include the following information with your application: o Proposal for commissioned artwork o Artist resume, statement, and biography o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials to create the piece o Cost of materials o Annual maintenance and repair costs. Include potential long-term restoration requirements o Timeline for the creation of the piece o Provide (3) references from clients who purchased/commissioned artwork o Scale drawing(s) and/or scale model(s) of proposed artwork o Provide color, texture, and material samples of proposed artwork o Architectural renderings of the proposed site location o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Provide a transportation plan to bring the artwork to City property ☐I have included an attachment setting forth additional details of my request. Please include up to 25 photographs or digital reproductions of the Art. If you would like these materials returned, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope. This application is subject to City Council Policy I-11. By signing below, you agree to the terms and conditions of City Council Policy I-11. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Send applications and materials to: The Newport Beach Cultural Arts Division, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn Central Library Gallery Exhibition. Alternatively, submit electronically to arts@newportbeachca.gov. Applications may be submitted at any time. No fees are required to apply. All applications will be reviewed by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission for consideration of acceptance. Recommendations for acquisition by the City Arts Commission will undergo a final review by the Newport Beach City Council. For questions, please call 949-717-3802 or email arts@newportbeachca.gov. For Office Use Only Date Received: _______________ Date Notified: _______________  Accepted Rejected Future 48 APPLICATION FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF ART BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Name of Applicant (print): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Name, title or description of the Art: ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Art is generally comprised of the following type and quantity (limit 20): # _____ medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, etc.) # _____ two-dimensional art (image sizes and framed sizes) # _____ three-dimensional art (please include size, weight, indoor/outdoor) I request that the City consider: ☐Accepting the Art as a donation to the City (see application requirements in Section A) ☐Accepting the Art as a loan to the City (see the application requirements for Section A) ☐Purchasing the Art (see application requirements in Section B) ☐Commissioning the Art (see application requirements in Section C) SECTION A. ARTWORK AS DONATION OR LOAN Please include the following information with your application: o Credited artist name, biography, resume, and artist statement (if applying as the artist) o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials used to create the piece o Assessment by a licensed art appraiser on the value of the artwork and current state of the piece o If applying as a loan to the City, requested time period for loan of artwork o If damaged or in need of restoration, include a detailed description of the damage and provide restoration costs from a professional art restorer or as recommended by the artist o Annual maintenance requirements and estimated costs from a professional art cleaner or as recommended by the artist o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Please indicate in your application if you will be able to arrange transportation of the piece to the City upon acceptance SECTION B. ARTWORK FOR PURCHASE Please include the following information with your application: o Credited artist name, biography, resume, and artist statement (if selling as the artist) ATTACHMENT C: ACQUISITION APPLICATION - FINAL VERSION 49 o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials used to create the piece o Proposed selling price of the artwork o Assessment by a licensed art appraiser on the value of the artwork and current state of the piece o If damaged or in need of restoration, include photos, a detailed description of the damage and provide restoration costs from a professional art restorer or as recommended by the artist o Annual maintenance requirements and estimated costs from a professional art cleaner or as recommended by the artist o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Please indicate in your application if you will be able to arrange transportation of the piece to the City upon acceptance SECTION C. COMMISSIONED ARTWORK Please include the following information with your application: o Proposal for commissioned artwork o Artist resume, statement, and biography o Artwork dimensions, weight, and materials to create the piece o Cost of materials o Annual maintenance and repair costs. Include potential long-term restoration requirements o Timeline for the creation of the piece o Provide (3) references from clients who purchased/commissioned artwork o Scale drawing(s) and/or scale model(s) of proposed artwork o Provide color, texture, and material samples of proposed artwork o Architectural renderings of the proposed site location o Artwork installation requirements (i.e. custom base or rig) o Provide a transportation plan to bring the artwork to City property ☐I have included an attachment setting forth additional details of my request. Please include up to 25 photographs or digital reproductions of the Art. If you would like these materials returned, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope. This application is subject to City Council Policy I-11. By signing below, you agree to the terms and conditions of City Council Policy I-11. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Send applications and materials to: The Newport Beach Cultural Arts Division, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn Central Library Gallery Exhibition. Alternatively, submit electronically to arts@newportbeachca.gov. Applications may be submitted at any time. No fees are required to apply. All applications will be reviewed by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission for consideration of acceptance. Recommendations for acquisition by the City Arts Commission will undergo a final review by the Newport Beach City Council. For questions, please call 949-717-3802 or email arts@newportbeachca.gov. For Office Use Only Date Received: _______________ Date Notified: _______________  Accepted Rejected Future 50 APPLICATION FOR EXHIBITION OF ART AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY Name of Applicant (print): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Name, title or description of the Proposed Exhibit: ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Art is generally comprised of the following type and quantity (limit 30): # _____ medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, etc.) # _____ two-dimensional art (image sizes and framed sizes) # _____ three-dimensional art (please include size, weight, indoor/outdoor) ☐I request that that the Art be placed on public exhibition by the City. I agree to loan the Art to the City for the duration of the scheduled exhibit. Any artwork(s) that are sold by the artist during the exhibition period will remain on site until the scheduled de-installation date. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please include the following documents with your application: ☐Photographs or digital reproductions of artwork ☐Display list (include dimensions, medium, and year created) ☐Artist Statement ☐Artist Biography or Resume Send applications and materials to: The Newport Beach Cultural Arts Division, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn Central Library Gallery Exhibition. Alternatively, submit electronically to arts@newportbeachca.gov. Applications may be submitted at any time. No fees are required to apply. All applications will be reviewed by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission for consideration of exhibiting. If you would like these materials returned, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope. This application is subject to City Council Policy I-11. By signing below, you agree to the terms and conditions of City Council Policy I-11. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ For Office Use Only Date Received: _______________ Date Notified: _______________  Accepted Rejected Future ATTACHMENT D: EXHIBIT APPLICATION - REDLINED VERSION 51 APPLICATION FOR EXHIBITION OF ART AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY Name of Applicant (print): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Name, title or description of the Proposed Exhibit: ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Art is generally comprised of the following type and quantity (limit 30): # _____ medium (oils, watercolors, pencil, pastel, mixed media, sculptural material, etc.) # _____ two-dimensional art (image sizes and framed sizes) # _____ three-dimensional art (please include size, weight, indoor/outdoor) ☐I request that that the Art be placed on public exhibition by the City. I agree to loan the Art to the City for the duration of the scheduled exhibit. Any artwork(s) that are sold by the artist during the exhibition period will remain on site until the scheduled de-installation date. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please include the following documents with your application: ☐Photographs or digital reproductions of artwork ☐Display list (include dimensions, medium, and year created) ☐Artist Statement ☐Artist Biography or Resume Send applications and materials to: The Newport Beach Cultural Arts Division, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn Central Library Gallery Exhibition. Alternatively, submit electronically to arts@newportbeachca.gov. Applications may be submitted at any time. No fees are required to apply. All applications will be reviewed by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission for consideration of exhibiting. If you would like these materials returned, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope. This application is subject to City Council Policy I-11. By signing below, you agree to the terms and conditions of City Council Policy I-11. Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________ For Office Use Only Date Received: _______________ Date Notified: _______________  Accepted Rejected Future ATTACHMENT E: EXHIBIT APPLICATION - FINAL VERSION 52 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 12, 2026 Agenda Item No. 6 CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Soung-won Park: Photography February 9, 2026 - April 3, 2026, Central Library This exhibition consists of over 30 photographic works taken over several years while traveling through various regions including the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Central and South America. Mr. Park’s photographs do not simply document specific locations but rather reflect on light and time and the quiet dignity of human existence revealed within cities and environments. Among the exhibited works, the photograph "Funeral for Oil Civilization" is particularly noteworthy. This work was taken in Stavanger, a city in Norway known for its oil industry. Featuring a large mural as its main subject, this photograph symbolically looks back at the oil age, raising questions about modern civilization, energy, and collective memory. While this work is presented as a key piece representing the exhibition, it does not define the overall theme of the exhibition. Artist Park Seung-won says, “This exhibition goes beyond simply showcasing images; it aims to raise fundamental questions such as why we take photographs, and when a photograph transcends mere documentation to become a work of art.” Having pursued photography for over 50 years, Park began with documentary photography focusing on people, and has expanded his work to include cities, architecture, urban abstraction, and conceptual fine art photography. His works are praised for quietly but profoundly revealing the passage of time and the delicate relationship between humans and cities. Park Seung-won is a member of the Korea Photographers Association, and has received numerous awards and exhibited his work both domestically and internationally, including the Grand Prize at the Kameoka City Tourism Photography Contest in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, an TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities – February 2026 53 Cultural Arts Activities – February 2026 March 12, 2026 Page 2 invitation to exhibit at the Korea Asia Forum, an award in the photography category at the Made in California exhibition in Brea City, an award for his black and white work "Tango" at the London International Creative Competition (LICC), and an award in the portrait category at the 7th Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). Upcoming Installations 2026 • April 6 - May 29: Dennis Carrie (Historical Figures/Portrait Painting) CULTURAL ARTS CALENDER OF EVENTS: City Arts Commission (CAC) meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. • 2025-26 CAC Regular Monthly Meetings: o March 12, 2026 o April 9, 2026 o May 14, 2026 o June 11, 2026 STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: At the February 12, 2026, regular City Arts Commission meeting, prizes were handed out to the winners of the Student Art Exhibition. The Student Art was on display at the Central Library from January 6, 2026, through February 23, 2026. MAYOR’S EGG RACE: City Arts Commissioners are invited to attend the 11th annual Mayor’s Egg Race on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Civic Center Green. The Arts Commission is hosting a Spin Art Booth. 59TH ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH ART EXHIBITION The call for entries for the 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition will open on Monday, April 6, 2026, and close on Monday, June 15, 2026. Artists can apply by making a free account on CallforEntry.org. 54 Cultural Arts Activities – February 2026 March 12, 2026 Page 3 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). 55 Article by the Daily Pilot about the 2025 Student Art Exhibition winners 56 57 58 59 60