Memorandum 16-154 Watercolor Art Donation to the Library

Memorandum 16-154

TO:                       MAYOR WYTHE AND CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  PARKS, ART, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION

THRU:                  RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DATE:                   SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

SUBJECT:           DONATION OF ART TO THE HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY     

The Commission discussed and reviewed the application for a donation of a watercolor of the entrance façade to the Homer Public Library. The commission recommends acceptance by City Council and inclusion in the Municipal Art Collection and that the piece will be hung and maintained at the Library.

Following is the excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of September 15, 2016:

NEW BUSINESS

D. Gift Application Review and Recommendation to Council

LOWNEY/BRANN - MOVED TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A WATERCOLOR PAINTING INTO THE MUNICIPAL ART COLLECTION WITH PLACEMENT AT THE HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY.

There was a brief discussion and clarification on the application regarding the artist’s fees and if the city has to pay these fees along with the process.

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

Motion carried.

Recommendation:

Motion to approve the request to accept the donation and include in the Municipal Art Collection.