City Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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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CALL MEETING TO ORDERItem I

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

ROLL CALLItem II

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem III

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NOTICE TO THE PUBLICItem IV

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

Minutes of the July 9, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting

Draft of City Arts Commission 07-09-2026 Meeting Minutes

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

Financial Report

Review of financial information. End of FY 2025-26 Financial Report FY 2026-27 August Financial Report

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 3

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 4

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 5

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 6

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 7

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 8

Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 9

Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 10

Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 11

Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 12

Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 13

Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 14

Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 15

Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 16

Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 17

Historical Resources Liaison

CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)Item VII

CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSItem VIII

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENTItem IX

ADJOURNMENT