City Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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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CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

Minutes of the March 12, 2026, City Arts Commission Meeting

Draft of 03-12-2026 Meeting Minutes

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

Financial Report

Review of financial information. April Financial Report

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 3

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 4

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 5

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

CURRENT BUSINESSItem 6

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

Monthly ReportsItem 7

Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan

Monthly ReportsItem 8

Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett

Monthly ReportsItem 9

Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass

Monthly ReportsItem 10

Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore

Monthly ReportsItem 11

Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Glass

Monthly ReportsItem 12

Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom

Monthly ReportsItem 13

Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett

Monthly ReportsItem 14

Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison

Vice Chair Moore

Monthly ReportsItem 15

Historical Resources Liaison

Commissioner Blom