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JAN 1 0 1989
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Council Meeting: 1/10/89
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Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute Contracts for the Purchase of Art Works for the
Art Bank
Introduction
This report requests that the City Council authorize the city
Manager to negotiate and execute contracts for the purchase of
five sculptures by local artists for the "Art Bank" municipal art
collection.
Background
The Art Bank Program was established on October 9, 1984, with the
adoption of City council Resolution No. 6927 (CCS). The purpose
of the program is to enrich the lives of residents and visitors
by:
1. Bringing contemporary art into the environment and life of
Santa Monica;
2. Encouraging both emerging and established artists by
supporting and purchasing their workj
3. Acquiring a distinguished art collection for the City of
Santa Monica;
4. Documenting the history of art in Santa Monica.
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As the works of both resident and non-resident artists are
acquired, they are made accessible to the public by display in
interior public spaces such as City Hall offices and libraries.
The display of artworks rotates among such spaces from time to
time when appropriate.
As established in the resolution, the Arts Commission appoints
three jurors to assist in the selection of art works for
inclusion in the Art Bank. A majority of jurors must live or
work in the City of Santa Monica. Each jury includes at least
one artist and/or acknowledged expert in contemporary art. For
1988-89 the Jury was composed of three artists: George Herms,
Bruria Finkel, and Tony Berlant.
Implementation
At its meeting on November 21, 1988, the Arts commission
considered the recommendations of the Art Bank jury for new
acquisitions. The Arts Commission unanimously endorsed a plan to
purchase five recommended sculptures:
Artwork Artist Price
Hand to Mouth william Tunberg $3,500
Eau de Lourdes Kim Abeles $3,500
The Majestic Michael McMillin $3,500
The Cat Gwenn Murrill $4,500
Dayspring Ann Page $3,000
Photos are available in the Council Office for Council Members'
review. The works themselves may be viewed in the office of the
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City Manager and the Department of Cultural and Recreation
Services.
Budget an~ Fiscal Impact
$18,000 is available in the Percent for Art General Fund Account
#01-740-560-000-905.
Recommendation
City staff recommends that the city Council authorize the city
Manager to negotiate and execute contracts for the purchase of
five art works for the Art Bank as approved by the Arts
Commission on November 21, 1988.
Submitted by: Barbara Franklin-Moran, Director
CUltural and Recreation Services Department
Henry Korn, Arts Administrator
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