City Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Arts Commission
- Meeting Type
- City Arts Commission
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
- Meeting Date
- August 13, 2026
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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ROLL CALL
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Minutes of the July 9, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of City Arts Commission 07-09-2026 Meeting Minutes
Financial Report
Review of financial information. End of FY 2025-26 Financial Report FY 2026-27 August Financial Report
Art to be Reframed and Placed at Marina Park and the Mariners Library
Staff recommend the City Arts Commission review and approve the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommendation to reframe six pieces of art for placement at Marina Park and two pieces to be reframed and placed at the Mariners Library. Marina Park and Mariners Library Art Reframing Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B
Central Library Gallery Exhibit Additional Artwork - August 2026
The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee request the City Arts Commission approve the eight "Ballerina Series" paintings and reject the remaining additional submissions by artist Elena Kealy for display in the Central Library Lobby Gallery Space. Central Library Gallery Additional Artwork Staff Report Attachment A
City Poetry Contest in Conjunction with the 60th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition in 2027
The Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission (CAC) review, discuss, and approve their recommendation to hold a City Poetry Contest in 2027 with the winning poet(s) invited to read their poem(s) at the 60th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition. City Poetry Contest Staff Report
Updates on Council Policy A-2 and City Plaques
Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and discuss City Council Policy A-2 regarding fundraising and the City's procedure regarding donor plaques for artwork. Council Policy A-2 and Plaques Staff Report Attachment A
Cultural Arts Activities
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. July 2026 Cultural Arts Activities