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C. 75

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Monica Nino, County Administrator
Date:	April 27, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Arts and Culture Commission Art Exhibition and Loan Agreement

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/27/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Dennis Bozanich, 925-655-2050

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 27, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute non-financial Art Exhibition and Loan Agreements with local artists for the display of original artwork in County facilities, as recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

On December 13, 1994, the County’s Board of Supervisors created the Arts and Culture Commission for the purpose of advancing the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The Arts and Culture Commission operates a series of signature art programs in the County where artworks are produced by local artists. In addition, there are designated art spaces in many County owned facilities. The Arts and Culture Commission believes that art displays in a community enhance the quality of life in that community. Therefore, the Commission recommends the County to utilize art space in its facilities to display artworks, showcase artists, arts organizations, and diverse creative expressions representative of Contra Costa County.

This board order will authorize the execution of agreements between the County and artists for the display of original artwork in County facilities.

Art exhibitions support the larger community’s awareness of the arts and each exhibition is on display for approximately three to four months. A copy of the Art Exhibition and Loan Agreement is attached. The County is released from any claim, liability, or cost arising from any injury, death, or property damage that may result from the display of art under the agreement.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Artworks recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission will not be displayed at County facilities.