City Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Arts Commission
- Meeting Type
- City Arts Commission
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
- Meeting Date
- April 9, 2026
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Start free trialMinutes of the March 12, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 03-12-2026 Meeting Minutes
Financial Report
Review of financial information. April Financial Report
Revisions to the Applications for Review and Consideration of Art by the City of Newport Beach and Application for Exhibiting Art at the Central Library Lobby Gallery
Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommended changes to the Application for Review and Consideration of Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach and Application for Exhibition of Art at the Central Library Lobby Gallery. Applications for Acquisition and Exhibition of Art Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D
Bronze Recreation of the Sculpture Seagulls in Flight
Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommendation to allocate funds to recast Seagulls in Flight in bronze and put the original piece in storage to prevent further damage. Seagulls in Flight Recast Staff Report
Central Library Gallery Exhibit Recommendations
Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission approve the recommendations made by the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee to approve exhibitions by Jim Doody and Elena Kealy in the Central Library lobby gallery space. Central Library Gallery Exhibit Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B
Cultural Arts Activities
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. 06 - City Arts Commission 04-09-2026 Meeting - Cultural Arts Activities March 2026 Staff Report.pdf
Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan
Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett
Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass
Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore
Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass
Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom
Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett
Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison
Vice Chair Moore
Historical Resources Liaison
Commissioner Blom