HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/12/2015 - City Arts Commission - 13 Staff Report Exhibition of Art in Central LibraryRECOMMENDATION:
Under the recommendation of the Fine Arts Ad Hoc Sub Committee, staff requests that the Arts
Commission approve the work of artist Charlotte Lerner for display in the Central Library. Arts
Commission approval is also sought for the display of paintings from the City Art collection for the
month of March.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
No funding requirement.
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 added
to the lobby of Central Library in 2010. The display cases are approximately 24” high x 24” deep x 24”
wide.
Artists who want their work 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 Fine Arts Ad Hoc
Subcommittee meets periodically to review artist's submissions; and notifies artists by mail of
acceptance. Staff arranges the hanging of the art.
At their February meeting, the Fine Arts Committee recommended that the work of artist Charlotte
Lerner be exhibited subject to City Arts Commission approval.
Fine Arts is also requesting that paintings from the City’s art inventory be displayed during the month of
March.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
Attachment: Examples of Artist Charlotte Lerner’s work.
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Exhibition of Art in the Central Library