HomeMy WebLinkAbout 04-11-2024 CAC Meeting Agenda PacketCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92660
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Maureen Flanagan, Chair
Leonard Simon, Vice Chair
Barbara George, Secretary
John Blom, Commissioner
Melissa Kandel, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Marie Little, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
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, April 10, 2024, at 4:00 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 Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director, 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
mhartson@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
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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.
V.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.
VI.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 March 14, 2024, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 03/14/2024 Minutes1.
Draft of 03-14-2024 CAC Meeting Minutes
B.Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report2.
Review of financial information.
Financial Report
Cultural Arts Activities3.
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for
upcoming Library and City arts events and services.
Cultural Arts Activities
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VII.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
Donation of Craig Gray's A Novel Idea4.
The Art in Public Spaces Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts
Commission review and approve their recommendation to accept an offer of
donation for Craig Gray's A Novel Idea.
Staff Report - Donation of Craig Gray's A Novel Idea
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
2024 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Winners5.
The Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends
that the City Arts Commission approve their recommendations for the winners of
the 2024 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition.
Staff Report - 2024 Student Art Exhibition Winners
ATTACHMENT A
De-Installation of Tim DeShong's Cross Section6.
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the early removal of
Tim DeShong's sculpture, Cross Section, from the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic
Center Park.
Staff Report - De-Installation of Tim DeShong's Cross Section
Public Art in the City of Newport Beach7.
Staff presents a report regarding public art on display throughout the City of
Newport Beach.
Staff Report - Public Art in the City of Newport Beach
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park Photography Contest8.
Staff requests approval for the return of the Sculpture Photo Contest for Phase
VIII and IX of the Sculpture Exhibition, with the purpose of creating further interest
in the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park.
Staff Report - Sculpture Exhibition Photo Contest
ATTACHMENT A
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B.Monthly Reports
Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Chair Maureen Flanagan, Vice Chair Leonard Simon, Commissioner Marie Little
Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee10.
Chair Maureen Flanagan, Secretary Barbara George, Commissioner John Blom
Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison11.
Secretary Barbara George, Chair Maureen Flanagan, Vice Chair Leonard Simon
VIII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM).
IX.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.
X.ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
Newport Beach City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Regular Meeting
City Arts Commission Members:
Maureen Flanagan, Chair
Leonard Simon, Vice Chair
Barbara George, Secretary
John Blom, Commissioner
Melissa Kandel, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Marie Little, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant
DRAFT
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Maureen Flanagan called the City Arts Commission Regular Monthly Meeting to order at 5:02 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Maureen Flanagan Commissioner John Blom Vice Chair Leonard Simon (arrived late) Commissioner Marie Little
Commissioner Melissa Kandel Secretary Barbara George
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Wayan Kaufman (Excused) Staff Present: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Flanagan lead the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - Waived V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Page 2 A. Approval of Minutes of the January 11, 2024, City Arts Commission Meeting 1. Draft of 2/8/24 Minutes Chair Flanagan requested edits, changes or deletions of the minutes. Commissioner Melissa Kandel referenced Agenda Packet pg. 9, paragraph 2 and noted “Newport Beach elementary schools” should be “Newport Beach schools”. Motion made by Secretary Barbara George, seconded by Commissioner Marie Little, and carried 6-0-0-1 (with Commissioner Wayan Kaufman absent) to approve the minutes of the 2/8/24 City Arts Commission meeting as amended. B. Consent Calendar Items
2. Financial Report Review of financial information.
Library Services Director Melissa Hartson reported there hadn’t been much movement in the budget. They have confirmation from the City’s Finance Department that the movement of funds from the Professional Services and Programming
budgets to cover the Sculpture Exhibition have been processed, those updates will be reflected on next month’s financials. 3. Cultural Arts Activities Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. Library Services Director Hartson reported Arts Orange County (Arts OC) did their routine maintenance of walking through Civic Center Park in February. Two pieces needed maintenance, Pluma Sculptura (a.k.a. The Feather) received new panels and Prey had work done on its talons as part of their project management agreement.
Lucie Galvin’s art is still up in the Central Library lobby gallery, she graciously agreed to extend her exhibition through the beginning of April to fill the gap from the artist who had to withdraw. The gallery exhibit schedule is now full through the beginning
of 2025. Chair Flanagan opened the floor to public comments, but there were none.
Motion made by Vice Chair Leonard Simon, seconded by Secretary George, and carried 6-0-0-1 (with Commissioner Kaufman absent) to approve Consent Calendar. VII. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 4. Curatorial Panel Assessment of Submitted Works – Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park, Phase IX
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Page 3 Arts OC Chief Executive Officer, Richard Stein, and Arts OC Program Coordinator Nicholas Thurkettle presented the public online poll results for the Phase IX Sculpture
Exhibition and responded to Commissioner questions along with Joseph S. Lewis, a professor of Art at University of California at Irvine and an art inspector. Arts OC Chief Operating Officer and Vice President Patrick Brien was also in attendance. Ms. Tram Le, an Arts & Culture Specialist, joined the Commission as a guest judge. After lengthy discussion regarding poll results, durability of pieces, use of pedestals and anchors, public safety, installations, and potential alternates, the Commission determined the following sculptures for recommendation to City Council to approve for Phase IX of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park: 1. Gecko by Doug Snider
2. Interplay by Peter Ambrosio 3. Growing Wings by Hilde DeBruyne 4. Big Puffa (The Generator) by Missy Douglass and Kim Rask (a.k.a. uckiood)
5. Heavy Landing by Vojtech Blazejovsky 6. Natural Wonders by Michele Moushey Dale 7. Glee by Cindy Debold
8. Trillium Bus Stop Bench by Matt Cartwright 9. Duality by Giuseppe Palumbo 10. Reaching Man by Ron Whitacre The following sculptures were determined as recommended alternates: 1. Depth of Form by Jacob Burmood 2. Millefolium by Catherine Daley 3. Cycles 3: Frogs, Bees, Birds by Peter Hassen 4. Time and Awareness by D. Yoshikawa Wright
Chair Flanagan opened the item for Public Comment. Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, provided comment regarding the description of the
base for the piece by Ron Whitacre, and mentioned it would be nice to see more participants in the public poll. His understanding was the previous meeting was to determine which of all the pieces would not be viable for the exhibition. If there is a
durability question regarding pieces, they should not have been included in the public poll, which would have given the public more selections to consider as favorites. Mr. Mosher provided a graph and explained the correlation between the ranks of the jury and the public, and believed the vast differences weren’t due to durability but rather a difference in personal taste in art. It’s a complex process. Motion made by Secretary George, seconded by Commissioner Little, and carried 6-0-0-1 (with Commissioner Kaufman absent) to approve the above selections of ten sculptures as recommendation to City Council for Phase IX of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. Motion made by Vice Chair Simon, seconded by Commissioner John Blom, and carried 6-0-0-1 (with Commissioner Kaufman absent) to approve the recommendation to City Council for four Phase IX Alternates as listed above in the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic
Center Park.
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Page 4 Mr. Stein noted that the poll had been open to the general public in the past and a few
years back it was closed to only the residents of Newport Beach. He suggested it might be worth the Commission’s consideration of reopening the poll to the general public if they were looking for more participation. Chair Flanagan asked the number of participants from the general public polls in past phases, Mr. Stein answered Phase V had 2,343 votes and at that time voters were allowed to cast three votes. Noting a considerate drop in the number of voters, Chair Flanagan suggested future vote processes should be a discussion rather than relying on an online public poll. She also mentioned potential revisions to marketing efforts.
5. Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission form an ad hoc subcommittee for
the purpose of reviewing the current structure of the Sculpture Exhibition program in Civic Center Park and developing proposed Sculpture Exhibition program options that align with the current $135,000 General Fund budget allocation for the program.
Chair Flanagan appointed herself, Secretary George and Commissioner Blom to the Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Chair Flanagan opened the item to Public Comment. Mr. Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, referenced the last page of the staff report that states the Subcommittee will develop program options to present to City Council for their review and consideration and suggested it should read that the Subcommittee will be presenting options to the Arts Commission for their review and consideration before making a recommendation to City Council.
Chair Flanagan thanked Mr. Mosher for the correction. 6. Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Flanagan will appoint a Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review the current marketing strategies and budget and to make recommendations
to improve current communication and public awareness of the cultural arts events and programs. Chair Flanagan appointed herself, Commissioner Kandel and Commissioner Blom to the Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Chair Flanagan opened the item to Public Comment. Mr. Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, commented this ad hoc description states that it will make recommendations to improve current communications and public awareness of programs and assumed it means to staff, and again pointed out that the by-laws state
that ad hoc committees report to the Arts Commission who then vote as a commission at a noticed meeting. The intent of the ad hoc committee as it is written is confusing.
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Page 5 B. Monthly Reports 7. Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Flanagan , Vice Chair Simon, Commissioner Little Chair Flanagan reported the subcommittee convened and began reviewing the applications that have been coming in. Call lists will be distributed to each Commissioner with a request to call all the artists on their list as they want to ensure everyone has been contacted. Cultural Arts Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia noted she will be forwarding a basic script of general information about the exhibition to each of the Commissioners that they may find helpful, and requested they in turn share any potential outdated information with her so the list can remain current.
8. Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Secretary Barbara George, Chair Maureen Flanagan, Vice Chair Leonard Simon
Chair Flanagan reported she attended the Arts Foundation meeting, there was not a quorum in attendance, so the meeting adjourned after twenty minutes. VIII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Vice Chair Simon requested staff do a Request for Proposal for future management of the Sculpture Exhibition, which would be great information for the ad hoc committee. Library Services Director Hartson responded they would first need to get Council direction to maintain compliance with the City’s process for Request for Proposal. The purpose of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee is to come up with options that can be presented to City Council
to better align the cost of the Sculpture Exhibition with current funding. Those options could include many ideas, seeking the Request for Proposal would fall in that list of options.
Vice Chair Simon felt getting a baseline cost for each of the management tasks that Arts OC is doing under their contract would assist the ad hoc subcommittee with determining
which of those options would be viable, rather than throwing out ideas with no knowledge of how it might better impact the use of funding. Chair Flanagan agreed that would be useful. Commissioner Blom mentioned it would also be helpful to the ad hoc subcommittee to find out about the possibility of sponsorships. Director Hartson responded staff are currently working on that. Commissioner Little requested that the next agenda include an Art in Public Spaces Ad Hoc Subcommittee report to help prepare the recommendation for Council regarding the
donation applications that have been received.
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Page 6 IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT – 6:30 P.M. The next meeting for the City Art Commission is scheduled for Thursday April 11, 2024.
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As of April 1, 2024
ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES
Programming 60,500.00$
07/07 Alliant Insurance Services 1,834.00 58,666.00 Cultural Arts events insurance
07/14 Office Depot 21.77 58,644.23 Office supplies
07/14 Sully Entertainment Group 3,250.00 55,394.23 The Sully Band (COTG 07-23-2023)
07/21 DJE Sound & Lighting Inc.4,131.11 51,263.12 COTG sound (The Sully Band)
07/28 Lynn Nicholson 3,250.00 48,013.12 Tijuana Dogs (COTG 09-24-2023)
07/31 Gotprint.com 206.69 47,806.43 COTG concert banners
07/31 Gotprint.com 221.73 47,584.70 COTG Rack cards
07/31 Gotprint.com 592.40 46,992.30 Sculpture Exhibition brochures
08/04 DJE Sound & Lighting Inc.4,131.11 42,861.19 COTG sound (Tijuana Dogs)
08/04 Tracy Kiggen 646.00 42,215.19 COTG children's activities (The Sully Band)
08/10 Gotprint.com 141.11 42,074.08 Marina Park concert banner09/01 Lynn Nicholson 3,250.00 38,824.08 Boys of Summer (COTG 09-24-2023)09/01 Tracy Kiggen 646.00 38,178.08 COTG children's activities (Boys of Summer)
09/01 Tracy Kiggen 646.00 37,532.08 COTG children's activities (Tijuana Dogs)
09/01 Tracy Kiggen 646.00 36,886.08 Children's activities (Concert at Marina Park)
09/08 DJE Sound & Lighting Inc.4,131.11 32,754.97 COTG sound (Boys of Summer)
09/08 Office Depot 87.91 32,667.06 Sculpture Exhibition supplies
10/31 LA Times Media Group 200.10 32,466.96 Concert at Marina Park advertising
10/31 2S Publishing, LLC 100.00 32,366.96 Concert at Marina Park advertising
10/31 WESTAF 150.00 32,216.96 CallforEntry.org (CaFE) renewal
11/03 Amazon.com 81.81 32,135.15 Student Art Exhibition supplies
11/03 Amazon.com 90.48 32,044.67 Student Art Exhibition supplies
12/31 Image360 South Bay 105.82 31,938.85 Sculpture Exhibition plaque01/11 Kleenway Services, Inc.542.16 31,396.69 Janitorial Services for concert series03/11 Fund Adjustment 13,000.00 18,396.69 Funds moved to Sculpture Exhibition Phase IX
03/14 Amazon.com 25.58 18,371.11 Student Art Exhibition suppliesTOTAL$60,500.00 $42,128.89 $18,371.11
City Grants 30,000.00$
TOTAL $30,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00
Professional Services 22,300.00$
08/17 TAVD Virtual Assistant 159.75 22,140.25 Transcription of Minutes (07/13)
08/17 Crown Building Services 825.00 21,315.25 Sculpture Maintenance
08/30 Svartifoss Corp.425.00 20,890.25 Art Installation (Jane Shehane exhibit)
09/14 TAVD Virtual Assistant 114.75 20,775.50 Transcription of Minutes (08/10)10/27 TAVD Virtual Assistant 96.75 20,678.75 Transcription of Minutes (09/10)11/03 Svartifoss Corp.350.00 20,328.75 Art Installation (Sherry Marger exhibit)
11/17 TAVD Virtual Assistant 213.75 20,115.00 Transcription of Minutes (10/12)
12/01 Crown Building Services 825.00 19,290.00 Sculpture Maintenance
02/16 TAVD Virtual Assistant 220.50 19,069.50 Transcription of Minutes (11/09)
02/16 TAVD Virtual Assistant 171.00 18,898.50 Transcription of Minutes (12/14)
02/29 Crown Building Services 825.00 18,073.50 Sculpture Maintenance
03/11 Fund Adjustment 11,000.00 7,073.50 Funds moved to Sculpture Exhibition Phase IX
03/14 TAVD Virtual Assistant 150.75 6,922.75 Transcription of Minutes (01/11)
03/14 TAVD Virtual Assistant 281.25 6,641.50 Transcription of Minutes (02/08)
03/14 Caliber Signs & Imaging 325.00 6,316.50 Sculpture Maintenance
TOTAL 22,300.00$ 15,983.50$ 6,316.50$
Sculpture Garden 135,000.00$ Phase IX 01/18 Arts Orange County 5,000.00 130,000.00 Project Management (1 of 7)
03/11 Funds Adjustment (13,000.00)143,000.00 Transfer of funds from Programming
03/11 Funds Adjustment (11,000.00)154,000.00 Transfer of funds from Professional Services
03/11 Funds Adjustment (10,000.00)164,000.00 Newport Beach Arts Foundation donation
03/14 Arts Orange County 5,000.00 159,000.00 Project Management (2 of 7)
03/14 Arts Orange County 5,000.00 154,000.00 Project Management (3 of 7)
TOTAL $135,000.00 (19,000.00)$ $154,000.00
FY 2023-24Cultural Arts Division
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As of April 1, 2024
ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES
FY 2023-24Cultural Arts Division
Advertising $ 1,340.00
07/31 2S Publishing, LLC.150.00 1,190.00 COTG advertising (07-23-23 Sully Band)
07/31 2S Publishing, LLC.150.00 1,040.00 COTG advertising (07-23-23 Sully Band)
07/31 LA Times Media Group 200.10 839.90 COTG advertising (07-23-23 Sully Band)
08/31 LA Times Media Group 200.10 639.80 COTG advertising (Postponed 08-20 concert)
08/31 2S Publishing, LLC.150.00 489.80 COTG advertising (Postponed 08-20 concert)
08/31 2S Publishing, LLC.150.00 339.80 COTG advertising (Postponed 08-20 concert)
09/30 2S Publishing, LLC.150.00 189.80 COTG advertising (09-17-23 Boys of Summer)09/30 2S Publishing, LLC.100.00 89.80 COTG advertising (09-17-23 Boys of Summer)
09/30 LA Times Media Group 200.10 (110.30)COTG advertising (09-17-23 Boys of Summer)
09/30 2S Publishing, LLC.100.00 (210.30)COTG advertising (09-24-23 Tijuana Dogs)
09/30 2S Publishing, LLC.100.00 (310.30)COTG advertising (09-24-23 Tijuana Dogs)
09/30 LA Times Media Group 200.10 (510.40)COTG advertising (09-24-23 Tijuana Dogs)
TOTAL $1,340.00 $1,850.40 -$510.40
REVENUESSpecial Events (NBAE)$ 0.00
03/19 WESTAF (CallforEntry.org)(648.16)648.16$ Art Exhibition February entry fees
TOTAL (648.16)$ 648.16$
BUDGET EXPENSES AVAILABLECultural Arts Totals $249,140.00 $40,314.63 $208,825.37
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 3
CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS
Lucie Galvin grew up in Newport Beach attending Eastbluff Elementary and
Corona del Mar Middle and High Schools. She learned to sail the harbor,
worked at Fashion Island and volunteered at the Newport Beach Library and
Hoag Hospital. After studying Art History at The University of Michigan,
Education at St. Mary’s College, Garden Design at The English Gardening
School London, and Craftsman Gardening with The National Trust for
Scotland, she returned with her husband to Newport Beach to raise their
family. Lucie teaches and practices gardening and crafts. During the
pandemic, she digitally sketched portraits of missed family and friends on
her iPad, walked town and took photos of plants vernacular for the social
media platform Instagram, and began making illustrative paper collages.
She has recently returned from studying traditional and modern
papermaking in South Korea and Japan.
The pictures’ paper plant materials include Bamboo, banana, cotton,
daphne, Ficus, flax, gampi, hemp/jute, mango, mitsumata, mulberry, nettle,
onion, papyrus, rice, silk, snake plant, and anonymous hard and softwoods
in upcycled modern card stock, cellophane, construction paper, greeting
cards, grocery bags, parchment, pastry boxes, souvenirs, wrapping paper, and vellum.
Lucie Galvin’s exhibit has been extended to be on display at the Central Library Gallery until April 6.
UPCOMING CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS:
2024:
• Laura Green (Acrylic Paintings): April 8 – May 31
• Dorothy Grettenberg Handy (Needlework): June 3 – July 26
• Christopher Evans (Acrylic paintings): July 29 – September 20
• Shant Beudjekian (Oil paintings): September 23 – November 15
• Faro Mojahedi (Photography): November 18 – January 10
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for March 2024
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2025:
• Tianyi Wang (Photography): January 13 – March 7
• Liberty Dickinson (Acrylic paintings): March 10 – May 2
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDER OF EVENTS:
City Arts Commission (CAC) meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
• Next meeting – Thursday, May 9, 2024
NEWPORT BEACH ART EXHIBITION
• Call for Entries: February 1 – May 10, 2024
• Exhibition: Saturday, June 29, 2024
STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
• Art Exhibit: April 15 – May 17, 2024
• Awards Presentation: May 9, 2024
• Artwork Retrieval: May 20 – May 31, 2024
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION PHASE IX GRAND OPENING
• Saturday, June 29, 2024
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
• July 21 – Radio Rebels (6-7:30 p.m.)
• August 11 – Wilbury Super Group (6-7:30 p.m.)
• September 22 – AbSOULute (6-7:30 p.m.)
CONCERT AT MARINA PARK
• October 13 – Gotham City Swingers (4-5:30 p.m.)
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 4
ABSTRACT:
A Novel Idea by artist Craig Gray, is one of the works featured in Phase VII of the Newport Beach Sculpture
Exhibition in Civic Center Park. Newport Beach resident Nancy Gardner has offered to purchase the piece
and donate it for permanent loan to the City of Newport Beach.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends the City Arts Commission move forward to
recommend City Council approve the acceptance for a permanent loan of the sculpture A Novel Idea by
artist Craig Gray. If approved, the Ad Hoc Subcommittee will work with City staff to recommend the
sculpture site placement and return its recommendation to the City Arts Commission for site approval at
a future meeting before recommending City Council’s acceptance.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
A Novel Idea will be purchased for $5,000 by Newport Beach resident Nancy Gardner, who will donate the
sculpture to the City for a permanent loan. Maintenance, estimated at $350 annually, will be expensed
from Cultural Arts account # 10160603-811008, Professional and Technical Services. Further expenses will
be determined for the relocation of the sculpture once a site has been determined.
DISCUSSION:
A Novel Idea (ATTACHMENT A) by Craig Gray is one of the works featured in Phase VII of the Newport
Beach Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. The sculpture was created in 2022 for the Sculpture
Exhibition with book titles, chosen by both City Arts Commissioners and Board of Library Trustees, etched
onto the 60” by 18” by 18” granite bench.
Staff inspected the piece in February 2024 and received a quote for annual maintenance from Gerard Basil
Studio for $350. City staff determined that the Cultural Arts Division Professional Services budget would
support the maintenance costs from Gerard Basil Studios. The piece would be visually inspected, and any
damage would be repaired, debris removed, and stains scrubbed with a mild soap. The maintenance
would also include a power wash and resealing of the sculpture.
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: Donation of Craig Gray’s A Novel Idea
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Cost to relocate the piece from Civic Center Park will be determined once a site placement has been
selected.
The Art in Public Spaces Ad Hoc Subcommittee has reviewed Mr. Gray’s Application for the Review and
Consideration of Art in accordance with City Council Policy I-9 Art in Public Places and City Council Policy
1-11 Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach and recommends the City Arts Commission move
forward in the acquisition of art process to recommend to City Council the acceptance for a permanent
loan of the sculpture A Novel Idea by artist Craig Gray.
Should the City Arts Commission move to approve the recommendation, the Art in Public Spaces Ad Hoc
Subcommittee will work with City staff to determine a recommended site placement before returning to
the City Arts Commission for approval. Following this approval, the site recommendation will go before
the appropriate Board, Commission or Committee for its site approval and then to City Council for final
approval.
NOTICING:
The 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).
ATTACHMENTS:
A: A Novel Idea, Craig Gray
B: Council Policy I-9, “Art in Public Places”
C: Council Policy I-11, “Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach”
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Photo of Craig Gray's A Novel Idea
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I-9
1
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
A.The City of Newport Beach recognizes the importance and desirability of
enhancing and beautifying the public places within the City, by acquiring and
displaying publicly accessible works of art for the cultural benefit of the City,
its citizens and its visitors.
B.The City seeks to involve professional artists in City planning and design
projects; to integrate artworks in City capital improvement projects; and
to commission and/or purchase new artworks for public places.
C.Public art can include but is not limited to permanent and temporary
sculpture, murals, as well as artist-designed fountains, mosaics and tile
work, banners, park benches and other street furniture, water features, bus
shelters, streetlights and lanterns, kiosks, retaining walls, and/or
hardscape treatments.
D.Reserved.
E.Reserved.
F.Reserved.
G.The Arts Commission shall review any future modifications, relocation,
repairs, and/or replacement of parts or works for Art located in public places.
History
Adopted T-1 - 9-8-1986
Amended T-1 – 1-24-1994 (changed to I-18)
Amended I -18 – 5-26-1998
Amended I-18 - 4-8-2003 (changed to I-9)
Amended I-9 – 8-8-2017
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VII.A.4. ATTACHMENT B
I-11
ACQUISITION OF ART BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
A.The City of Newport Beach (“City”) believes that paintings, sculptures, drawings
and other art (collectively, “Art”) placed on City property and in City buildings
increases the aesthetic appeal and beauty of such property and buildings, and of
the City in general.
B.All proposals to donate, exhibit, loan, sell or commission Art to the City
(collectively, “Convey(s),” “Conveyed,” “Conveying” or “Conveyance”) shall be
reviewed by the Arts Commission for recommendation to the City Council.
C.The Arts Commission shall be responsible to:
1. Confer with persons who have offered to Convey Art to the City,
informing them of this policy, including criteria for approving Art and the
policies, criteria and approval process.
2. Advise the City Council of the artistic merit and value of Art offered to the
City.
3. Advise the City Council regarding appropriate City property or City
buildings for display of Art, in conjunction with the City commission,
committee, board and/or department which has responsibility for
planning or maintaining the proposed location.
D.The Arts Commission shall consider the following criteria in making a
recommendation for accepting an offer to Convey Art to the City:
1. The Art should be an original creation or a limited edition by the original
artist, and be of the highest quality and level of artistic excellence.
2. The Art should add to the balanced inventory of the City’s collection,
representing a variety of style, design and media.
3. The person(s) seeking to Convey Art to the City shall complete all
required forms, as provided by the Library Services Department.
4. The Art should be of satisfactory physical condition, be sufficiently
durable as to not be easily damaged or destroyed, should not require
restoration or extensive long term conservation, and should be of a
physical size and weight that the Art can be managed in storage, transport
and public display without difficulty. Art requiring restoration may only
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I-11
be considered with full disclosure of the restoration costs provided by a
licensed art appraiser.
5. The Art should be consistent with and relevant to the civic interests and
broad variety of tastes within the Newport Beach community.
E.Art may only be recommended by the Arts Commission to the City Council for
acceptance upon the majority vote of the Arts Commission.
F.Art accepted into the City collection by the City Council is accepted with the
understanding that the City Council reserves the right to place the Art on public
display on either a permanent or temporary basis, and to store the Art when not
on display. Acceptance of Art by the City Council does not guarantee that the
Art will be displayed in perpetuity. The City Council may sell, donate or
otherwise remove any Art in the City collection. Any proceeds received by the
City from the transfer of Art shall be expended to acquire, restore or display Art.
G.Art considered for inclusion in the City’s collection must conform to City Council
Policy I-9 (Art in Public Places).
H.The City does not provide valuations or appraisals of Art Conveyed to the City.
The value of Art should be presented by the person(s) Conveying Art to the City
at the time of Conveyance. It is the responsibility of the person(s) Conveying Art
to the City to furnish a valuation to the appropriate government tax agency.
I.The person(s) Conveying Art to the City shall obtain all intellectual and
photographic property rights to the Art and transfer such rights to the City. The
City reserves the right to photograph Art for any and all purposes, including, but
not limited to, publicity and informational literature.
J.Any person(s) that Conveys Art to the City shall represent and warrant in writing
that it owns the Art and that the Art shall be Conveyed to the City free and clear of
all liens, restrictions, security interests or agreements by which the City would be
bound, but subject to all laws generally applicable to the transfer of title of any
work of Art.
K.Subject to compliance with California Civil Code Section 987, the City shall assume
no liability in the event of loss or damage to any Art accepted into the City’s
collection.
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I-11
Adopted- February 24, 1986
Reaffirmed-January 24, 1994
Amended & Reassigned-April 8, 2003
Amended – May 12, 2015
Formerly F-23
Formerly I-13
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the winning submissions of the 2024 Student
Art Exhibition as selected by the ad hoc subcommittee.
FUNDING REQUIREMENT:
$525.00 will be expensed from the Programming budget (01060603-841004) to purchase Amazon gift
cards that will serve as contest prizes.
DISCUSSION:
The first Student Art Exhibition, held in 2021, provided an opportunity for young artists, students in pre-
K through 12th grades, to submit an original, two-dimensional work of art. Since its 2021 inception, the
City Arts Commission has held an annual exhibition to provide an event centered around families with
children and teens.
The 2024 Student Art Exhibition was open to all students from grades pre-K through 12. The City Arts
Commission received 111 entries in this year’s exhibition, which will be displayed at the Central Library
from April 15, 2024 – May 17, 2024. A committee consisting of Chair Maureen Flanagan, Secretary
Barbara George, and Commissioner Wayan Kaufman selected the following submissions as winning
entries:
Pre-K - 3rd Grade:
•1st Prize - $100.00 – The Courage of Creativity, The Henri Matisse Award
Elaine Ma, Koi Pond in Fashion Island
•2nd Prize - $50.00 – A Creation from The Heart, The Marc Chagall Award
Ian Jang, We Love Reading
•3rd Prize - $25.00 – Every Child is an Artist, The Picasso Award
Hannah Hong, A Summer Vacation to Korea
•Honorable Mention – The Claude Monet Honorable Mention Award (No monetary prize)
Alexa Frot, Mermaid Sisters
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant
TITLE: 2024 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Winners
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4th – 7th Grade:
•1st Prize - $100.00 – An Inner Picture of the Soul, The Edvard Munch Award
Sojeen Ji, The Entrance Way to Hope
•2nd Prize - $50.00 – Shapes and Colors as Language, The Georgia O’Keefe Award
Eric Barinova, Foxy Moons
•3rd Prize - $25.00 – By All Means, Paint! The Vincent Van Gogh Award
Oli Beamish, Behind the Page
•Honorable Mention – The Gustav Klimt Honorable Mention Award (No monetary prize)
Esther Jung, Hope
8th - 12th Grade:
•1st Prize - $100.00 – An Artist Who Inspires Others, The Salvador Dali Award
Reese Holladay, Staples Street
•2nd Prize - $50.00 – Art with a Life of Its Own, The Jackson Pollack Award
Sean Murphy, Bavarian Castle
•3rd Prize - $25.00 – Happy as Long as I Can Paint, The Frida Kahlo Award
Helen Zhang, CA Flashback
•Honorable Mention – The Vasily Kandinsky Honorable Mention Award (No monetary prize)
Beckett Gladstone-Lamas, Untitled
Winning artists will receive Amazon gift cards as their prize.
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: Student Art Exhibition 2024 Winners
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STUDENT ART EXHIBITION—PRIZE WINNERS
PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE
1st Prize - $100.00 – The Courage of Creativity, The Henri Matisse Award
Elaine Ma, Koi Pond in Fashion Island
ITEM VII.A.5. ATTACHMENT A
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2nd Prize - $50.00 – A Creation from The Heart, The Marc Chagall Award
Ian Jang, We Love Reading
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3rd Prize - $25.00 – Every Child is an Artist, The Pablo Picasso Award
Hannah Hong, A Summer Vacation to Korea
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Honorable Mention – The Claude Monet Honorable Mention Award (No
monetary prize)
Alexa Frot, Mermaid Sisters
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4TH GRADE – 7TH GRADE
1st Prize - $100.00 – An Inner Picture of the Soul, The Edvard Munch Award
Sojeen Ji, The Entrance Way to Hope
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2nd Prize - $50.00 – Shapes and Colors as Language, The Georgia O’Keefe Award
Eric Barinova, Foxy Moons
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3rd Prize - $25.00 – By All Means, Paint! The Vincent Van Gogh Award
Oli Beamish, Behind the Page
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Honorable Mention – The Gustav Klimt Honorable Mention Award (No monetary
prize)
Esther Jung, Hope
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8TH GRADE – 12TH GRADE
1st Prize - $100.00 – An Artist Who Inspires Others, The Salvador Dali Award
Reese Holladay, Staples Street
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2nd Prize - $50.00 – Art With a Life of Its Own, The Jackson Pollack Award
Sean Murphy, Bavarian Castle
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3rd Prize - $25.00 – Happy As Long As I Can Paint, The Frida Kahlo Award
Helen Zhang, CA Flashback
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Honorable Mention – The Vasily Kandinsky Honorable Mention Award (No
monetary prize)
Beckett Gladstone-Lamas, Untitled
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 6
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Arts Commission approve the early removal of Tim DeShong’s sculpture,
Cross Section, from Phase VII of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park.
FUNDING REQUIIREMENT
There is no additional funding required for the early de-installation of Cross Section. Funds for the de-
installation of the piece are already encumbered in the Phase VII Sculpture Exhibition contract with Arts
Orange County.
DISCUSSION:
Cross Section, by Tim DeShong, is a sculpture selected by the City Arts Commission as part of Phase VII of
the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. The piece was installed in June 2022 and is scheduled for de-
installation commencing June 10, 2024.
At the end of February 2024, Mr. DeShong contacted Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park Project
Manager, Richard Stein of Arts Orange County (Arts OC), and requested permission to de-install Cross
Section prior to the June Phase VII de-installation schedule.
Mr. Stein explains that Arts OC received correspondence from Mr. DeShong to indicate that Cross Section
has been accepted in a show in Colorado. Mr. DeShong wrote, “the de-installation date in Newport Beach
and the installation date in Colorado are not coinciding as [he] would have hoped.” Mr. Stein recommends
the early de-installation “as it’s always a challenge to ensure perfect synchronization of the install/de-
install dates.”
Staff recommends the City Arts Commission approve the early de-installation of the piece. Early de-
installation will not result in additional fees for the City, and the piece’s exhibition in the park will only be
truncated by 10 days or less.
Pending Arts Commission approval, Cultural Arts staff will coordinate the de-installation with Arts OC.
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).
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: De-Installation of Tim DeShong’s Cross Section
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 7
ABSTRACT:
Staff presents a report regarding public art on display throughout the City of Newport Beach.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Newport Beach hosts a variety of public art features. From historical landmarks, memorial
statues, to a rotating sculpture exhibit, residents and visitors alike can enjoy art in public spaces. One of
the many responsibilities of the City Arts Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council
on aesthetic and artistic aspects of the community.
The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Newport Beach schedules regular maintenance of City-owned art.
For the rotational sculpture exhibition in Civic Center Park, art maintenance is the responsibility of the
sculpture artists, with communication overseen by Arts Orange County, who manages the Sculpture
Exhibition project.
SCULPTURE IN CIVIC CENTER PARK
The Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition is the City's largest
display of public art. Established in 2014, ten pieces - on loan
for two years - are installed in a rotating exhibition throughout
the park.
Location: Civic Center Park, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport
Beach
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: Public Art in the City of Newport Beach
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MCFADDEN SQUARE CENTENNIAL LEGACY PROJECT
The McFadden Square Centennial Legacy Project was unveiled in a special ceremony on Monday, July
21, 2008 to commemorate the City's 100 years of history.
The public art and urban beautification project, which has
been constructed at the base of Newport Pier, includes
granite benches surrounding a bronze sculpture and a
circular walking path marked with significant events from
throughout the city’s history. The sculpture, created by artist
Hank Kaminsky of Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a bronze sphere,
five feet in diameter, with words and images illustrating
significant events in the history of the 100-year history of the
City of Newport Beach.
The project was inspired by the Centennial Anniversary celebration held in 2006 and funded with
$500,000 of private donations from over 650 individuals, organizations, and companies. Donors’ names
are engraved on the granite surfaces throughout the project.
Location: Newport Pier, 72 McFadden Place, Newport Beach
BEN CARLSON MEMORIAL
The sculpture honoring lifeguard Ben Carlson, who died in the line of
duty on July 6, 2014, was installed in McFadden Square at Newport Pier
in July 2016. The 9-foot statue, erected near the lifeguard headquarters,
depicts Carlson gazing towards the ocean prepared for a rescue.
The lifeguard building was renamed the Benjamin M. Carlson Lifeguard
Headquarters and a foundation, the Ben Carlson Memorial &
Scholarship Foundation, was created by lifeguards, friends and family to
raise awareness about ocean safety, to help under-served children and
to raise money for college scholarships.
The memorial was part of the Foundation’s mission. Carlson’s brother-
in-law, artist Jake Janz, spearheaded the project.
Location: Newport Pier, 72 McFadden Place, Newport Beach
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NAKAYOSHI – ‘GOOD FRIENDS’
This sculpture was presented as a gift from Okazaki, Japan in 1994
to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the two cities’ "Sister
City" relationship.
Location: Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach
DAWN TO DUSK IN THE ESTUARY
This butterfly sculpture was created as part of the Butterfly
Initiative Project in 2005 by artists Kathleen Harrison and Arlene
Cartozian. The piece is located outside of the Butterfly House at
the Environmental Nature Center.
Location: Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th Street,
Newport Beach
MARINE 1/1 MEMORIAL SCULPTURE
In 2003 the citizens of Newport Beach adopted the First Battalion First
Marines, First Marine Division. In 2008, this memorial sculpture was "created
in honor of the men and women of the 1/1 who paid the ultimate price in
defending our nation and our freedom." It stands overlooking the Back Bay
and Newport Harbor in Castaways Park.
Location: Castaways Park, 700 Dover Drive, Newport Beach
CORONA DEL MAR CLOCK TOWER AND
TILE WALL
This clock tower and surrounding wall was created by the Corona del
Mar Centennial Committee in honor of Corona del Mar's Centennial
Anniversary. The green and bronze edifice was installed in August
2005.
Location: Centennial Park, Marguerite Avenue/ E Coast Highway,
Newport Beach
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RONALD REAGAN STATUE
This sculpture, created by artist Miriam Baker was created in 2011 in
honor of President Ronald Reagan’s Centennial Birthday. Originally
installed in Bonita Canyon Sports Park, the sculpture was moved to the
Civic Center Park in 2017.
Location: Civic Center Park, near the corner of San Miguel and Avocado
Avenue, Newport Beach
SEAGULLS IN FLIGHT
The sculpture was commissioned by the
Friends of the Library in memory of Molly McClintock, a local teen who was
tragically killed in a car accident in 1960. In 2015, the sculpture was restored by
Lanzini Art Restorers and stands in front of the Corona del Mar Branch Library.
Location: Corona del Mar, CdM Branch Library, Newport Beach
SUNSET YEARS
In celebration of the Balboa Island Centennial in 2016, sculptors Miriam
Baker and Rhonda Jones - with support from the Balboa Island
Improvement Association - donated the sculpture to the City of Newport
Beach. The piece, created by Ms. Baker and fellow artist Rhonda Jones, is
a representational life-size bronze of an elderly couple seated on a bench
enjoying the sunset. The piece is meant to serve as an appreciation and
celebration of Balboa Island life.
Location: Balboa Island, South Bay Front at Turquoise Avenue, Newport
Beach
METALFOR
In 1986, Warren Hancock, a Newport Beach art collector, donated the
sculpture Metalfor to the City of Newport Beach. Created by Bret
Price, Metalfor was originally installed outside the Newport Beach City Hall
for part of 1986 and 1987, until it was moved to the front of the Newport
Center Library. When the Library closed in 1994, the City
relocated Metalfor to Pacific Coast Highway and Superior Avenue. The piece
was moved to storage when the City began constructing the Superior
Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.
The royal blue painted steel abstract work, which weighs 1,400 pounds and
is 9 feet high, was the centerpiece of the 22nd annual Newport Beach City
Art Festival in 1986. Intense heating of the metal to make it malleable
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created its curvilinear form. The steel was repeatedly bent and rolled during this period of elasticity to
give it "a sense of softness (and an) illusion of flexibility," sculptor Price explained.
Location: Corporate Yard, Newport Beach
SPHERE 112
A public favorite first installed as part of Phase I of Sculpture in Civic
Center Park Exhibition, Sphere 112 was crafted by artist Ivan McLane of
Portland, Oregon. In 2017, the sculpture was purchased by the Newport
Beach Arts Foundation and donated to the City of Newport Beach. The
piece is crafted out of thousands of welded stainless-steel rods of
varying lengths and shapes.
Fun Fact: The Sphere was name for the size of its diameter, 112 inches,
which means it stands at slightly over 9 feet high.
Location: Civic Center Park, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
FRIENDSHIP STATUE
The sculpture was presented to the City of Newport Beach in October 2014
to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the affiliation of Okazaki and
Newport Beach as Sister Cities. Presented by Yasuhiro Uchida, Mayor, City
of Okazaki.
Location: Irvine Terrace Park, Newport Beach
SEA LIONS ON THE ROCK
Sculpted by local artist Kay Finch in 1962 in memory of her husband
Braden L. Finch, a former Newport Beach City Councilman, this bronze
sculpture of a mother and baby seal were permanently mounted just
below Inspiration Point in Corona del Mar in 1971.
Location: Inspiration Point, Corona del Mar
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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).
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 11, 2024
Agenda Item No. 8
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests approval for the return of the Sculpture Photography Contest for Phase VIII and IX of the
Sculpture Exhibition, with the purpose of creating further interest in the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic
Center Park.
DISCUSSION:
In 2018 and 2021, the City Arts Commission held a photography contest to generate public interest in
the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park.
With the upcoming installation of Phase IX, City Arts Commission Secretary Barbara George has proposed
that the City Arts Commission support another photography contest. Visitors to the Sculpture Exhibition
in Civic Center Park will be encouraged to submit photographs of the works on display, and/or
photographs depicting interaction with the sculptures.
If approved, at a future City Arts Commission meeting, City Arts Commission Chair Maureen Flanagan will
appoint a Sculpture Photography Contest Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing and editing
previous entry guidelines. This Ad Hoc Subcommittee will also recommend winning entries to the City
Arts Commission for approval after the contest submission deadline closes.
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: 2021 Sculpture Photo Contest Entry Form describing any methods of
TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
(949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park Photography Contest
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To encourage the public awareness of the
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park, the City
Arts Commission is sponsoring a photography
contest. Visitors to the Sculpture Exhibition in
Civic Center Park are encouraged to submit
photographs of the works on display, and/or
photographs depicting interaction with the
sculptures.
When to Enter:
Entry deadline has been extended through January
31, 2021. By submitting an entry, each contestant
agrees to the rules of the contest as outlined below.
Who May Enter:
The contest is open to all, professional and
amateur, regardless of age, gender or nationality.
Entrants under 18 years of age require the
permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the
contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate
that they have obtained the permission of a parent
or guardian.
Complete entry guidelines and instructions can
be found on the website: www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts
What to Enter:
All photo submissions must include one or more of the sculptures in Civic Center Park,
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Interaction with the sculptures is encouraged,
however photos cannot depict any climbing,
hanging, modification or physical abuse of the
sculptures. The “bunnies” in the park are not
considered sculptures.
Send submission by email to:
arts@newportbeachca.gov
Win Prizes!
First prize, $150 gift card; Second prize $100 gift
card; four Third prize winners $25 gift card each.
Cultural Arts Services
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
arts@newportbeachca.gov
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Sculpture Photo Contest
Name:
Title of Photograph # 1:
Title of Photograph # 2:
Title of Photograph # 3:
Title of Photograph # 4:
Title of Photograph # 5:
Title of Photograph # 6:
Title of Photograph # 7:
Title of Photograph # 8:
Title of Photograph # 9:
Title of Photograph #10:
Contact email address:
Contact phone:
Entrant is Over 18 Under 18 I have read and agree to the Conditions of Entry.
Please note: If photograph was taken by an individual under 18, parent or guardian must sign below.
Signature:
Judging:
Entries must be received by January 31, 2021. Photo entries will be judged based on creativity, quality, and originality.
Winners will be chosen by the City Arts Commission and appear on the
www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts website in February 2021.
Winners will be notified via the contact information provided at the time
of entry; entries may be disqualified if entrant fails to respond to the
notification within five business days. Please do not contact us about the status of entries or judging.
Prizes:
First prize, $150 gift card; Second prize $100 gift card; four Third prize
winners $25 gift card each.
Conditions of Entry:
The City Arts Commission reserves the right to reject any submission for display on City websites.
Entrants are responsible for the resolution of any legal issues arising from their works and agree to pay any costs thereby incurred.
The City Arts Commission reserves the right to disallow entries that depict
brand logos or other intellectual property, whether on signs or posters or in other forms, or that in its judgment are harmful to the public order,
violate standards of decency or are contrary to the goals of the contest.
Entrants must hold all applicable rights to the final image, including any retouching or other image processing.
The City Arts Commission does not accept liability for damages or other
harm suffered by entrants as a result of their participation in the contest.
Entrants are required to obtain the prior permission and consent of the persons who are portrayed in their works or who hold the copyright or
other intellectual property rights to the works or the items portrayed therein.
Entrants agree to fully indemnify the City Arts Commission and accept all
responsibility for any third-party complaints or objections concerning copyright or other intellectual property rights infringement or damages
arising from the works submitted.
Although entrants retain the copyright and other equivalent rights to their entries, the organizer reserves the right
to publish entries to its public social networking service accounts
throughout the submission period in order to publicize the contest. Such publication does not guarantee an award of any kind.
The organizer reserves the right to publish all entries onto websites and
social networking service accounts related to the contest. Some entries may be cropped for publication.
The City Arts Commission will display the names of the winners and the
titles of the winning entries on City websites and public social
networking service accounts.
Use of Personal Information: Personal information provided by entrants may be used as required to notify winners of the results; provide entrants
with information about the contest; correspond with entrants about their
submissions; announce the winning entries; generate general contest
statistics; send out questionnaires about the contest; and deliver prizes.
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