HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Newport Beach Civic Center - Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach CA 92660
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Melissa Kandel, Chair
John Blom, Vice Chair
Heather Ignatin, Secretary
David Anastos, Commissioner
Tiare Meegan, Commissioner
Vanessa Moore, 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, June 11, 2025, 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 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
IV.ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The City Arts Commission shall nominate and elect commissioners to serve as Chair, Vice
Chair, and Secretary for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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V.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.
VI.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3)
minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record.
The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on
agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
VII.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 June 12, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 06/12/2025 Minutes1.
Draft of 06-12-25 City Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
B.Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report2.
Review of financial information.
June 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.
June Activities
July 10, 2025
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VIII.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
2025 Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Painting Event4.
Review, discuss, and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc
Subcommittee's proposal to host a pumpkin painting booth at the City's Halloween
"Spooktacular" event in October at Mariners Park.
Spooktacular Staff Reprot
Family Fun Night Holiday Ornament5.
Review, discuss, and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc
Subcommittee's proposal to design and produce a holiday ornament for the City's
Family Fun Night during the Christmas Boat Parade viewing in December at Marina
Park.
Holiday Ornament Staff Report
B.Monthly Reports
Monthly reports will be provided by active ad hoc subcommittees.
Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee6.
Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Moore
Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee7.
Chair Kandel, Secretary Ignatin, Commissioner Moore
Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee8.
Chair Kandel, Secretary Ignatin
Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Moore
Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee10.
Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin
Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee11.
Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin
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Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee12.
None
Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison13.
Commissioner Moore
Historical Resources Liaison14.
Vice Chair Blom
IX.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM).
X.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.
XI.ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
Newport Beach Public Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Regular Meeting
City Arts Commission Members:
Melissa Kandel, Chair
John Blom, Vice Chair
Heather Ignatin, Secretary
Maureen Flanagan, Commissioner
Barbara George, Commissioner
Vanessa Moore, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant
DRAFT
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Melissa Kandel called the City Arts Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:01 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Melissa Kandel Vice Chair John Blom Secretary Heather Ignatin Commissioner Maureen Flanagan Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Barbara George (excused) Commissioner Vanessa Moore (excused) Staff Present: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant Staff Absent: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Kandel led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grants The City Arts Commission presents the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant awards:
• Backhausdance ($4000)
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• Balboa Island Improvement Association (BIIA) ($3,000)
• Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar (CdM) ($4,000)
• Emerald Magic Events, Inc. ($2,000)
• Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center ($5,000)
• Pacific Chorale ($3,500)
• Pacific Symphony ($5,000)
• South Coast Repertory ($3,500)
Library Services Manager Rebecca Lightfoot presented the City Arts Commission FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant awards. All recipients in attendance briefly thanked the Commission for its support. V. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - Waived VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS None VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of May 8, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting 2. Draft of 05/08/2025 Minutes Chair Kandel requested edits, changes, or deletions of the minutes. There were none.
B. Consent Calendar Items 3. Financial Report Review of financial information. 4. Cultural Arts Activities Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. Chair Kandel opened the item for Public Comment and there were none. Motion made by Secretary Ignatin, seconded by Vice Chair Blom, to accept the Consent Calendar and carried 4-0-0-2 (with Commissioners George and Moore absent) VIII. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 5. Student Poetry Contest
Review and discuss the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee
suggestions for creating a student poetry contest.
Library Services Manager Lightfoot reported the item is requesting guidance on the
creation of a Student Poetry Contest. She added there would be four categories
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Page 3 depending on the respective students’ grade levels with poems to be submitted to staff and distributed to a judge selected by the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc
Subcommittee prior to ultimate approval by the Commission. She stated the winners would receive a ribbon and the opportunity to read their poems at a Commission meeting. She added the Subcommittee is looking for input from the full Commission on the timeline, guidelines for entry, and potential themes, before bringing it back as a more formalized proposal for approval. Secretary Ignatin agreed with the concept of having a predetermined theme and recommended the first year’s theme could be oceanic and/or nautical. Library Services Manager Lightfoot reported the discussions for this proposal began around inquiries about how to incorporate poetry into a community event involving the
Commission. She added this would be an opportunity for students to get involved and create a cultural impact without also creating a large budget expenditure.
In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, Chair Kandel reported the Subcommittee was thinking of ribbons for rewards as opposed to cash prizes. She added, if the event could coincide with a larger event like the Newport Beach Arts Exhibition or Sculpture Exhibition,
there could be an opportunity for the winners to receive a more public commendation. She expressed support for the idea of students reading their poems but lamented some may not feel comfortable doing it. She clarified the Subcommittee was thinking the reward was more the recognition than a potential cash prize. Secretary Ignatin noted the element of reciting a poem at a future Commission meeting brings forward a timeline issue as the current school year has just ended. She encouraged looking towards a Commission meeting around the same time in 2026 for a potential recognition of the winners. Secretary Ignatin reported these discussions started as a response to a request a couple
months ago, noting poetry is not something the Commission has historically highlighted. She added this literary arts form could be of interest to students. She added providing the students with a theme, such as nautical, might make the contest seem less intimidating
since students will not have to come up with a topic for their poems. In response to Commissioner Flanagan’s inquiry, Chair Kandel confirmed this contest
would be in lieu of having a designated Poet Laureate. In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, Chair Kandel stated the Subcommittee was thinking they would start the contest with only students and see how large of a response is received. She added an adult category could potentially be added in the future if the contest proves to be popular. She stated they could also choose to have a contest for adults first and then potentially expand it to students. She noted by using students the contest can have four categorical winners based on their grade level. She acknowledged there can be subcategories for adult poetry such as the most creative. Commissioner Flanagan agreed with the idea of starting the contest with students.
Chair Kandel opened the item for Public Comment and there were none.
Chair Kandel received and filed the report.
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Page 4 6. Ben Did Go 10.0 Paddle Event Concert
Review, discuss, and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc
Subcommittee suggestion for selecting a band to perform at the Ben Did Go 10.0
paddle event on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Library Services Manager Lightfoot reported the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee has recommended having live music at the 10th annual Ben Did Go Paddle Event. She stated staff is looking for approval from the Commission so they can move forward in working with the Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation to choose a band for the September event. Chair Kandel stated this is a great opportunity for the Commission to be more involved in the community by providing a benefit to an amazing cause helping residents. Secretary Ignatin expressed her full support of the item. She noted Ben Carlson is the only Newport Beach lifeguard to die in the line of duty since the department was formed in 1923. She added the paddle event is done for the entire community and not only the City’s lifeguards. She noted the Ben Carlson Memorial Statue is part of the City’s permanent
collection. In response to Commissioner Flanagan’s inquiry, Library Services Manager Lightfoot
confirmed there are funds available in the budget for a band. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Library Services Manager Lightfoot confirmed the idea would be to have the band on the beach at the annual paddle event. Chair Kandel opened the item for Public Comment and there were none. Motion made by Secretary Ignatin, seconded by Chair Kandel, to approve continued
discussions with the Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation to select a band to perform at the Ben Did Go 10.0 Paddle Event on September 13th and carried 4-0-0-2 (with Commissioners George and Moore absent) B. Monthly Reports 7. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Flanagan, Commissioner Moore
Vice Chair Blom stated there is nothing to report. 8. Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Kandel, Secretary Ignatin, Commissioner Moore Secretary Ignatin reported the Subcommittee met and continued discussions about the Art Week idea. 9. Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Secretary Ignatin, Commissioner Flanagan
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Page 5 Secretary Ignatin reported there was no meeting. 10. Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner George, Commissioner Moore Vice Chair Blom stated there was nothing to report. Cultural Arts Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia reported volunteers are being sought. 11. Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin Secretary Ignatin reported there was a meeting.
12. Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin
Secretary Ignatin stated there was nothing to report. 13. Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee None Chair Kandel reported there are no updates. 14. Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Commissioner Moore Chair Kandel reported attending their June meeting the day prior, and the Newport Beach Arts Foundation is continuing to plan its Art in the Park event in September. She added she provided a volunteer sign-up sheet and noted Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia
had emailed the Commissioners about their own volunteering availability. She encouraged the Commissioners to pass their availability for both Friday and Saturday along to Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia if they have not already.
Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia reported on the variety of times and roles for which staff is seeking volunteers during the event, adding the largest needs are with the event-
closing art pick-up. Chair Kandel reported the Foundation kept the sign-up sheet to use in canvassing members and others who were not present at the meeting, but noted she did take a picture of the sheet and offered to pass its partial information along to Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia confirmed the art pick-up at the end of the event is when the most volunteers will be needed. She added she has also reached out to the Youth Council and City staff team leaders for potential volunteers with a focus on the artwork delivery window.
Chair Kandel requested Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia keep her updated about how the volunteer levels fill in. Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia agreed.
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Page 6 15. Historical Resources Liaison Vice Chair Blom
Vice Chair Blom reported there was no meeting last month. Library Service Manager Lightfoot reported the City Council approved the creation of a Historian Laureate on May 27th and is forming an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to identify a candidate for the role. She reported the Subcommittee’s choice will be invited to a Commission meeting to discuss potential events and other ways to promote the City’s history. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Library Services Manager Lightfoot clarified the Historian Laureate would work with the Commission as a whole and not only the Historical
Resources Liaison. IX. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia thanked Commissioner Flanagan for serving on the Commission and being so involved, noting this is Commissioner Flanagan’s last meeting.
Commissioner Flanagan stated it has been her pleasure to serve on the Commission. Chair Kandel thanked Commissioner Flanagan for her years of service and support when she became Chair. Secretary Ignatin thanked Commissioner Flanagan for her input and enthusiasm. X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
In response to resident David Anastos’ inquiries, Commissioner Flanagan stated it has
been an interesting few years on the Commission. She added the greatest challenge
facing the Commission in the future will be getting a budget able to accommodate all the
great things it wants to do for the City.
XI. ADJOURNMENT – 5:25 P.M.
Chair Kandel adjourned the meeting.
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As of July 1, 2025
ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES
Programming 60,500.00$
07/11 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 56,162.33 COTG Sound -07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels)
07/11 Rebel Music Entertainment 3,250.00 52,912.33 COTG Band - 07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels)
07/25 Mr. Rock N' Roll Inc.3,250.00 49,662.33 COTG Band - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group)
07/25 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 45,324.66 COTG Sound - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group)
07/31 Paul's Flowers 258.60 45,066.06 2024 Art Exhibition - Flowers
07/31 FEDEX Office 90.47 44,975.59 Concerts on the Green signs
08/01 Alliant Insurance Services 2,506.00 42,469.59 Insurance for Concerts on the Green
08/01 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)958.00 41,511.59 Children's Activities - 07-21-2024 (Radio
Rebels) & Business License Fee
08/01 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)615.00 40,896.59 Children's Activities - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group)08/08 Amazon.com 26.93 40,869.66 Concerts on the Green supplies
08/08 Amazon.com 19.66 40,850.00 Concerts on the Green supplies
08/23 WESTAF (CallforEntry.org)525.00 40,325.00 CallforEntry.org 2024 Art Exhibition Processing Fee08/23 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)615.00 39,710.00 Children's Activities - 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute)08/30 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 35,372.33 COTG Sound -09-22-2024 (AbSOULute)
08/30 Leon Chalnick 3,250.00 32,122.33 COTG Band - 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute)
10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,987.63 COTG Dayporters 07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels)
10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,852.93 COTG Dayporters 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super
Group)10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,718.23 COTG Dayporters 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute)
10/17 Amazon.com 14.97 31,703.26 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/17 Amazon.com 37.60 31,665.66 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/17 Amazon.com 34.90 31,630.76 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/17 Amazon.com 114.20 31,516.56 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/17 Amazon.com 23.97 31,492.59 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/24 Amazon.com 63.88 31,428.71 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/24 Amazon.com 28.00 31,400.71 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/31 Gotprint.com 48.44 31,352.27 Halloween Spooktacular banner
10/31 Trader Joe's 467.16 30,885.11 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/31 Costco 39.98 30,845.13 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/31 Amazon.com 10.71 30,834.42 Halloween Spooktacular supplies
10/31 Creative West 60.00 30,774.42 CallforEntry.org Account Renewal
10/31 Creative Market 10.20 30,764.22 Font for Spooktacular Banner
12/05 Amazon.com 171.29 30,592.93 Art cleaning supplies
12/05 Amazon.com 33.27 30,559.66 Library Gallery exhibit supplies
03/27 Amazon.com 25.20 30,534.46 Art Exhibition Supplies
03/27 Amazon.com 10.69 30,523.77 Art Exhibition Supplies
03/27 Amazon.com 28.03 30,495.74 Art Exhibition Supplies
03/27 Amazon.com 14.52 30,481.22 Art Exhibition Supplies
03/27 Amazon.com 17.76 30,463.46 Art Exhibition Supplies
03/31 Creative West 350.00 30,113.46 CallforEntry.org E-blast Marketing Package
04/03 Bene-Marc Insurance 1,322.00 28,791.46 Art Exhibition Event Insurance
04/04 Arts Orange County 300.00 28,491.46 SparkOC e-mail blast package
05/09 James Samimi 834.00 27,657.46 Art Exhibition Guitarist
05/23 Karen Pino (Arts in Motion)650.00 27,007.46 Art Exhibition children's activities
05/23 Capture Imaging Inc 825.00 26,182.46 Art Exhibition Photographer
05/23 Art Installation Remedies 2,357.00 23,825.46 Art Exhibition Exhibit Installer
05/23 Food Masters Inc.608.00 23,217.46 Art Exhibition food - Mario's Pizza
05/23 Nikrez LLC 1,043.44 22,174.02 Art Exhibition - Balloon arches and columns
06/05 Bside Band 1,420.00 20,754.02 Art Exhibition - Food & Wine Pavilion band
06/16 Hodges Badge Company 102.76 20,651.26 Art Exhibition - Award ribbons
06/16 Gotprint.com 454.90 20,196.36 Art Exhibition - rack cards & banners
TOTAL $60,500.00 $40,303.64 $20,196.36
City Grants 30,000.00$
05/01 Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center 5,000.00 25,000.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 Baroque Music Festival, CdM 4,000.00 21,000.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 South Coast Repertory 3,500.00 17,500.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 Balboa Island Improvement Association 3,000.00 14,500.00
FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 Pacific Symphony 5,000.00 9,500.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 Pacific Chorale 3,500.00 6,000.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
05/01 Emerald Magic Events 2,000.00 4,000.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
06/26 Backhausdance 4,000.00 0.00 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grant Recipient
TOTAL $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00
Professional Services 23,000.00$ 08/15 TAVD Virtual Assistant 159.75 22,840.25 Transcription of Minutes (07/11)
08/23 Svartifoss Corp 75.00 22,765.25 Art Installation (Indivisible - Sister City Artwork)08/23 Svartifoss Corp 400.00 22,365.25 Art Installation (Christopher Evans exhibit)
08/30 Crown Building Services 825.00 21,540.25 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112)09/13 TAVD Virtual Assistant 76.50 21,463.75 Transcription of Minutes (08/08)
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ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES
FY 2024-25Cultural Arts Division
09/27 Svartifoss Corp 350.00 21,113.75 Art Installation (Shant Beudjekian)
10/17 TAVD Virtual Assistant 85.50 21,028.25 Transcription of Minutes (09/12)
10/31 Image360 186.62 20,841.63 Plaque for Indivisible artwork
11/22 TAVD Virtual Assistant 85.50 20,756.13 Transcription of Minutes (10/10)
11/29 Svartifoss Corp 250.00 20,506.13 Art Installation (Faro Mohajedi exhibit)
12/12 Crown Building Services 825.00 19,681.13 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112)
12/19 TAVD Virtual Assistant 130.50 19,550.63 Transcription of Minutes (11/14)
01/16 TAVD Virtual Assistant 33.75 19,516.88 Transcription of Minutes (12/12)
01/30 Svartifoss Corp 325.00 19,191.88 Art Installation (Tianyi Wang)
02/21 Crown Building Services 825.00 18,366.88 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112)03/13 Gerard Basil Studios 2,025.00 16,341.88 Annual bronze sculpture cleanings
03/27 Lisa Mackenzie 112.50 16,229.38 Transcription of Minutes (02/13)04/03 Svartifoss Corp 350.00 15,879.38 Art Installation (Liberty Dickinson)
04/03 Lisa Mackenzie 75.00 15,804.38 Transcription of Minutes (03/07)05/08 Lisa Mackenzie 37.50 15,766.88 Transcription of Minutes (04/10)
05/22 Svartifoss Corp 225.00 15,541.88 Art Installation (Joan Gladstone)05/29 Restoration ARTechs 2,385.00 13,156.88 Bronze Sculptures Restoration Cleaning
05/29 Lisa Mackenzie 75.00 13,081.88 Transcription Minutes (05/08)06/06 Crown Building Services 825.00 12,256.88 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112)
TOTAL 23,000.00$ $10,743.12 12,256.88$
Sculpture Exhibition 135,000.00$
05/30 Arts Orange County 7,500.00 127,500.00 Phase VIII Year 3 Project Management
06/30 Phase VII Artists 25,000.00 102,500.00 Honorariums - Year 3 Extension (Encumbered)
06/30 Phase IX Artists 25,000.00 77,500.00 Honorariums - Year 3 Extension (Encumbered)
06/30 Arts Orange County 7,500.00 70,000.00 Phase IX Year 3 Project Management (Encumbered)TOTAL $135,000.00 $65,000.00 $70,000.00
Advertising $ 1,340.00
07/31 Gotprint.com 181.41 1,158.59 COTG rack card
07/31 Gotprint.com 120.78 1,037.81 COTG banners
08/31 Gotprint.com 67.38 970.43 Large Concerts on the Green banner
09/30 Gotprint.com 115.56 854.87 Marina Park rack cards
09/30 Gotprint.com 85.59 769.28 Marina Park banners
09/30 Gotprint.com 74.34 694.94 Large Marina Park banner
Creative Market 10.20 684.74 Marketing Materials for Art Exhibition
01/31 Gotprint.com 104.35 580.39 Central Library Gallery rack cards01/31 Gotprint.com 109.69 470.70 Central Library Gallery rack cards
05/15 Gotprint.com 105.24 365.46 Art Exhibition rack cards06/16 Gotprint.com 174.14 191.32 Art Exhibition - Sculpture Exhibition sign
06/16 Instagram 8.00 183.32 Instagram Ads - Art Exhibition Call for Entries
TOTAL $1,340.00 $1,156.68 $183.32
REVENUESSpecial Events (NBAE)$0.00
04/29 Creative West (990.62)$990.62 Art Exhibition entry fees
Creative West (2,592.64)$3,583.26 Art Exhibition entry fees
Artist 35.00 $3,548.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Artist 50.00 $3,498.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Artist 35.00 $3,463.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Artist 50.00 $3,413.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Artist 15.00 $3,398.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Artist 50.00 $3,348.26 Art Exhibition entry refund
Creative West (3,032.82)$6,381.08 Art Exhibition entry fees
TOTAL -$3,583.26 $6,381.08
Maintenance & Repair $4,248.00TOTAL$4,248.00 $0.00 $4,248.00
Publication and Dues $1,000.00 01/09 ASCAP 1,068.00 -$68.00 ASCAP music licensing
TOTAL $1,000.00 $1,068.00 -$68.00
BUDGET EXPENSES AVAILABLECultural Arts Totals $255,088.00 $144,688.18 $113,197.64
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Agenda Item No. 3
CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERTY EXHIBITS
The Newport Beach Central Library is pleased to have on
display the giclées of artist Joan Gladstone. Joan Gladstone
paints the California Dreamin’ lifestyle. She uses bold colors,
clean lines, and minimalist compositions to portray coastal
scenes in a contemporary style. Her favorite compliment is
when people say her work is “beautiful, colorful, and happy.”
This summer, the Newport Beach Central Library debuts three
paintings in Joan’s new series dedicated to historic Route 66.
Joan and her husband Ed have traveled most of the road in
search of iconic motels and cafes, just like millions of travelers
who found adventure on America’s first great highway. Sadly,
many of these historic stops have disappeared or are fading
away. To help preserve memories of the Mother Road, Joan’s
paintings imagine beloved signs as they may have looked in
their heyday. Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.
An oil painter for over 25 years, Joan was honored to have eight paintings on exhibition at the Hilbert
Museum of California Art. Her work has appeared in scores of juried art shows including John Wayne
Airport, Crystal Cove Conservancy, City of Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach Art Center. She exhibits
at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach each summer.
Joan’s artwork is Route 66 Centennial Certified. The sale of paintings and prints will support an official
Route 66 Centennial grant program designed to help revitalize and sustain Route 66 as a national icon and
international destination.
Upcoming Installations
2025
• June 30 - August 22: Kathy Bambeck (Puzzle Paintings)
• August 25 - October 17: Joe Cladis (Lithographs)
• October 20 - December 12: Susan Neas (Watercolor Paintings)
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 – June 2025
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• December 15 - February 6, 2026: Hugo Zhang (Photography)
NEWPORT BEACH ART EXHIBTION
On Saturday, June 28, the City Arts Commission presented
the 58th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition. The event
featured 244 pieces of artwork by 139 artists. Attendees of
the one-day juried art show enjoyed visiting with local
artists, hearing live music, and eating and socializing in the
Pavilion on the Green. Art activities were also available for
children to allow them to express their own creativity.
City Councilmember Robyn Grant along with Juror Rick Stein
presented the awards to this year’s art exhibition winners.
Award categories included Drawing, Painting, 3D Art,
Photography, Juror’s Choice, and People’s Choice.
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDER OF EVENTS:
City Arts Commission (CAC) meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
• 2025 CAC Regular Monthly Meetings:
o January 9, 2025 (canceled)
o February 13, 2025
o March 13, 2025
o April 10, 2025
o May 8, 2025
o June 12, 2025
o July 10, 2025
o August 14, 2025
o September 11, 2025
o October 9, 2025
o November 13, 2025
o December 11, 2025
• Summer Concerts on the Civic Green:
o July 27, 2025 – Cassie B
o August 17, 2025 – Pacific Symphony
o September 14, 2025 – Tijuana Dogs
• Fall Concert at Marina Park
o October 12, 2025 – 805 Social Club (The History of Pop)
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).
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Agenda Item No. 4
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad
Hoc Subcommittee’s proposal to have the City Arts Commission host a booth at the Halloween
Spooktacular event.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services (RSS) Department organizes an annual
Halloween Spooktacular fall event. This event hosts a variety of carnival games, costume contests, and
other family-friendly activities such as crafts and trunk-or-treating. The 8th Annual Halloween
Spooktacular will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Mariners Park.
Last year, the City Arts Commission (CAC) hosted its inaugural booth. Hundreds of parents and children
painted pumpkins, which they were able to take home and enjoy. Participants used stencils, brushes and
more than a dozen colors of paint. The booth also featured massive, custom hand-carved pumpkins on
display by award-winning and internationally-renown Disney artist Joseph Yakovetic.
The Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee proposes that the CAC reserve a booth for the
Halloween Spooktacular event and provide a small art activity for attendees. The activity will consist of
painting miniature pumpkins for children to take home. Art activity supplies include pumpkins, paint,
brushes, and paper plates. In addition, candy will be purchased to pass out to attendees. This family-
friendly event will provide an opportunity for the CAC to connect with the Newport Beach community and
bring further awareness to the City’s Cultural Arts programs and events.
Staff recommend that the CAC approve the proposal. If approved, staff will coordinate with RSS to reserve
a booth space at the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pumpkins, paint, brushes, and additional supplies are estimated at approximately $1,750, to be expensed
from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Cultural Arts Division Programming Budget.
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: Halloween Spooktacular Event
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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 Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
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Agenda Item No. 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad
Hoc Subcommittee’s proposal to have the City Arts Commission form an ad hoc subcommittee to design
a holiday ornament for the City of Newport Beach Family Fun Night to be held in December 2025. The
ornament will be produced and given to attendees at the Family Fun Night event.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the City hosts its Family Fun Night at Marina Park. This event does require advanced registration
and there is a fee to attend. The evening includes photos with Santa, food, crafts and views of the Newport
Beach Boat Parade. The Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City
Arts Commission (CAC) design and produce a holiday ornament to hand out to event attendees.
This event allows for the CAC to connect with the community and bring further awareness to Cultural Arts
programs and events.
Staff recommend that an ad hoc subcommittee be formed to design an ornament. The design will be
brought back to the entire CAC for final approval at a future meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to produce the ornaments is estimated at approximately $1,000, to be expensed from Fiscal Year
2025-26 Cultural Arts Division Programming Budget.
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).
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: Marina Park Family Fun Night Holiday Ornament
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