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B. Report on the Opening of the New de Young
1. Report on the de Young Museum Grand Opening on October 15 and 16, 2005
The Board of Trustees acknowledged the opening of the new de Young on October 15, 2005 with an enthusiastic and sustained round of applause.
2. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring the Staff Upon the Opening of the new de Young on October 15, 2005
President Wilsey recognized the many staff members who had joined the meeting. She read the following resolution of appreciation in their honor:
WHEREAS, The staff of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) has worked relentlessly – with great skill, passion, teamwork, and dedication – to open the new de Young on October 15, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The Curatorial Division -- including curatorial departments, art conservation, registration, exhibitions, technical production, and publications and graphic design -- conceived, planned, interpreted, and installed the galleries of the new de Young; coordinated and executed the move of nearly 27,000 objects to the new de Young and the installation of nearly 2,000 objects in the galleries; conserved and restored numerous objects in the de Young’s collections; specified and verified the best environmental and aesthetic conditions for the display of art in the galleries; oversaw the design and implementation of art storage systems; created thousands of custom mounts, platforms, and cases for the works on display; oversaw the growth of the collections and procurement of new objects for the new de Young; oversaw the move of library and curatorial resources into the new curatorial study centers in the de Young; and produced four new publications in coordination with the reopening of the de Young, in addition to over 2,000 object labels, didactic panels, and signs; and
WHEREAS, The Education Department planned and implemented the installation of the de Young’s education spaces, including the Kimball Education Gallery and the Hamon Education Tower; new programs such as Get Smart with Art, Collection Icons, and Friday Evenings at the de Young, in addition to continuing and reinterpreting such highly successful programs as Museum Ambassadors, docent tours, hands-on art-making, the Teacher Resource Center, and the Artist Studio; and
WHEREAS, The Development Department worked tirelessly on the Capital Campaign for the new de Young, which included five highly successful mail drives, and solicitations to corporate, foundation, and government sources, as well as individuals; coordinated pledge billings and payments, and all donor recognition signage; planned and implemented nineteen new de Young preview and opening events, in addition to raising over $1.5 million in sponsorships and revenue for these events; raised the total number of Friends, Patrons, and Associates from 640 to 1,203 during the two years leading up to the opening; and at the same time continued to raise millions of dollars for operations and programs; and
WHEREAS, The Membership Department has raised membership totals from approximately 42,000 to 60,000 during the months leading up to the reopening of the de Young; held eleven member preview days; and procured 17,000 new members from pre-opening mail drives; and
WHEREAS, The Marketing and Communications Department led the highly successful effort to market and publicize the new de Young; produced over 1,000 press kits; engaged over 500 members of local, national, and international media outlets at the press preview; conducted over 300 media tours for nearly 1,000 members of the media; secured media sponsors for the de Young opening; and successfully procured media coverage with over 300 articles in national magazines, as well as articles in every major U.S. newspaper, major international news publications, and major national international television and radio outlets; created and produced a major west coast advertising campaign; and developed and opened the de Young Store with a product line unique to the museum; and
WHEREAS, The FAMSF staff has successfully re-established the temporary exhibition program at the de Young by co-organizing and installing the major international exhibition, Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh; and
WHEREAS, Staff has continued to successfully maintain exhibitions, programs, and operations at the Legion of Honor during the period of the de Young’s closure and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The Operations Division including engineering, security, and volunteer and visitor services personnel worked diligently to establish safe, secure, and visitor friendly museum operations; and
WHEREAS, The volunteers and docents have been invaluable to the effort to open the de Young; and
WHEREAS, The FAMSF staff worked for over one year to prepare for the grand opening of the de Young on October 15-16, 2005, which attracted 50,000 visitors to the museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its deepest gratitude to the staff of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for its indefatigable dedication and tenacity to prepare for and open the new de Young Museum on October 15, 2005; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees extends its heartfelt congratulations to the staff of the Fine Arts Museums for a job extraordinarily well done.
The Board of Trustees acknowledged the FAMSF staff with another sustained and enthusiastic round of applause. On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1579.
3. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Deborah Frieden, Director of the New de Young Museum Project, Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
President Wilsey read the following resolution honoring Deborah G. Frieden, Director of the New de Young Museum Project:
WHEREAS, Deborah G. Frieden directed the renovation and expansion of the Legion of Honor to its successful completion in 1995, and was then appointed Director of the New de Young Project; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Mrs. Frieden was instrumental in implementing the many phases of the complex de Young project involving the selection of Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG as the architect for the new de Young; strategic and master planning, including cost assessments, architectural planning, and design and engineering; the project schedule approved in December 1999, which identified milestones leading to the opening of a new de Young in 2005; the execution of fifty construction-related contracts totaling $185 million; and obtaining the required City permits and approvals prior to and during the construction phase; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, she was responsible for the development of the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports (FEIR) for the de Young Project, which was certified by the Board of Supervisors in January 2002, thereby allowing construction to begin; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frieden prepared the de Young site for demolition, which began on March 18, 2002, followed by preparation of the site in order for construction to commence at the end of that year; and
WHEREAS, She worked tirelessly with design architects Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG and Principal Architects Fong & Chan to create a seismically secure and publicly accessible museum that would showcase the de Young collections for the education and enjoyment of its diverse audiences; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frieden guided the development of the landscape plan working closely with Hood Design and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to create a landscape, which would preserve and accentuate the de Young’s relationship to Golden Gate Park; and
WHEREAS, She oversaw the de Young construction project over a period of two years and ten months, deftly managing thirty consultants, the general contractor, Swinerton Builders, and more than 165 sub-contractor firms, involving more than 400 workers on a given day who installed approximately 1,121,992 pounds of copper, 70,000 pounds of interior and exterior architectural bronze, 300,000 pounds of glass, 270,000 pounds of steel, and 28,257 square feet of Appleton Greenmore exterior paving stones; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frieden provided the expertise necessary to install the site-specific art commissions including Three Gems by James Turrell, Drawn Stone by Andy Goldsworthy, and Near by Kiki Smith; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frieden managed every aspect of the $202 million project and, along with the de Young Project Team, consisting of Patty Lacson, Project Manager; David Black, Associate Project Manager; and Bahiyyih Watson, Project Coordinator; brought the de Young to completion on budget and on time for the October 15, 2005 grand opening; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its deepest gratitude to Deborah G. Frieden for her exceptional efforts in building the new de Young in Golden Gate Park, and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Frieden for a job extraordinarily well done.
The Board of Trustees acknowledged Deborah G. Frieden with a sustained and heartfelt round of applause. On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1580. Mrs. Frieden thanked Director Parker and the Board of Trustees for their support of the project and the opportunity to build the new de Young. She expressed appreciation to the de Young Project Team, Patty Lacson, David Black, and Bahiyyih Watson, and to the many staff members who were critical to the success of the project.
4. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
President Wilsey presented the following resolution honoring Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG:
WHEREAS, in January 1999, the Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG was selected to develop and design the new de Young; and
WHEREAS, The conceptual plan integrated the de Young with its park location, made the museum as accessible as possible to the public, created a safe and beautiful setting for the art collections, and included extensive public educational resources; and
WHEREAS, The new de Young, constructed of natural materials, including copper, stone, wood, and glass, blends into and complements its surroundings in Golden Gate Park; and
WHEREAS, Innovative features enliven the building, such as pathways continuing from the park through the museum, extensive outdoor spaces and interior courtyards surrounding exhibit spaces, natural park elements, and the education tower offering arts programs and exhilarating vistas; and
WHEREAS, The education tower spirals from the ground floor and aligns at the top with the grid formed by the streets of the Richmond and Sunset neighborhoods, which surround the park; and
WHEREAS, The building’s dramatic copper façade is perforated and textured to replicate the impression made by light filtering through a tree canopy, creating an artistic abstraction on the exterior of the museum that resonates with the de Young’s park setting; and
WHEREAS, The copper façade, chosen for its changeable quality through oxidation, will assume a rich green patina over time that will blend with the surrounding environment; and
WHEREAS, On October 15, 2005, the de Young re-opened in a state-of-the-art new facility that integrates art, architecture, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its profound appreciation to Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG for its design of the de Young in Golden Gate Park; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees congratulates Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG for a job extraordinarily well done and thanks our closest contacts, Pierre de Meuron and Ascan Mergenthaler, for their tireless dedication and personal friendship.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1581.
5. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Fong & Chan Architects Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
The following resolution honoring Fong & Chan Architects was introduced by President Wilsey:
WHEREAS, In 1999, Fong & Chan Architects, a San Francisco-based firm, was selected as Principal Architects for the new de Young project; and
WHEREAS, The role of Principal Architects includes assuming all risk associated with schedule, budget, code compliance, and constructability; and
WHEREAS, Fong & Chan Architects administered the design and engineering of the new museum, coordinating all sub-consultants, including the design consultants, Herzog & de Meuron, the structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and lighting consultants, and others in the production of construction documents; and
WHEREAS, The firm was responsible for conforming the design to American building codes and for building in a seismically active zone; and
WHEREAS, The design concept for the new museum was highly complex and required countless hours to develop solutions for building systems and components, such as the façade, which had never been constructed before; and
WHEREAS, Fong & Chan tirelessly devoted its expertise and professionalism to the execution of the project, accomplishing the smooth and efficient realization of the de Young; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its profound appreciation to Fong & Chan Architects for ensuring that the de Young’s complex design became a reality; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees congratulates Fong & Chan Architects, the Principal Architects for the new de Young, for a job extraordinarily well done.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1582.
6. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Hood Design Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
President Wilsey read the following resolution honoring Walter Hood and Hood Design:
WHEREAS, In 1999, Hood Design, with its emphasis on public projects and community design, was selected to create the landscape for the new de Young; and
WHEREAS, The exterior environment was uniquely designed to make a tangible link between the de Young building and the surrounding park on all four sides; and
WHEREAS, The landscape design included the creation of areas for the enjoyment of the public, including a sculpture garden, which merged with the terrace beneath the cantilevered roof, and a garden of enchantment; and
WHEREAS, Hood Design’s plan preserved the historic landscape of Golden Gate Park and added over five acres of newly landscaped grounds, three hundred and forty-four trees to the park, and forty-eight trees within the building; and
WHEREAS, The landscape architecture integrates historic elements from the old de Young including the original sphinx sculptures, the Pool of Enchantment, the Dore vase, Lion on the Rock, Sundial, and twenty-one historic hundred-year old palm trees; and
WHEREAS, Redwood, cypress, eucalyptus, ferns, and other native and non-native plants were planted inside and outside the de Young, echoing the vibrant cultures showcased through the de Young’s collections and creating a sense that the park and de Young flow into one another; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its profound appreciation to Hood Design for creating a stunning, revitalized de Young landscape, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees congratulates Hood Design for a job extraordinarily well done and thanks Walter Hood for his tireless dedication and personal friendship.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees acknowledged Walter Hood and Hood Design with a round of applause and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1583.
7. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Swinerton Construction Company Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
President Wilsey advised that the above resolution has been deferred.
8. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of Appreciation from the FAMSF Board of Trustees to the COFAM Board of Trustees Upon the Opening of the New de Young on October 15, 2005
President WIlsey read the following resolution of appreciation from the FAMSF Board of Trustees to the COFAM Board of Trustees:
WHEREAS, In the absence of City funding, the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) in June 1999 requested the Board of Trustees of the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums (COFAM) to proceed with plans to build a new de Young in Golden Gate Park and to raise the necessary funds; and
WHEREAS, Diane B. Wilsey, COFAM President, undertook a capital campaign, which raised $190 million for the new de Young resulting from the contributions of 7,033 donors; and
WHEREAS, The New de Young Building Committee, under the leadership of Steven MacGregor Read, and consisting of T. Robert Burke, Charles Crocker, Belva Davis, J. Burgess Jamieson, Sylvia Kingsley, Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, George Marcus, Nan Tucker McEvoy, J. Alec Merriam, Barbro Osher, and Diane B. Wilsey, provided oversight of the architectural design, construction, and project budget, and successfully completed the de Young on time for its grand opening on October 15, 2005; and WHEREAS, The staff, led by Harry S. Parker III, Director of Museums, executed the construction of the building under the direction of Deborah G. Frieden, Director of the New de Young Project, the bond financing for the de Young, the movement and installation of the collections, and the grand opening of the de Young on October 15, 2005, attended by 50,000 visitors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the FAMSF Board of Trustees does hereby express its profound appreciation and congratulations to the COFAM Trustees, officers, and employees for a job extraordinarily well done.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1584. President Wilsey then presented Steven MacGregor Read, Chair of the New de Young Building Committee, with a framed aerial photograph of the new de Young in recognition of his important contributions to the achievement of the new de Young in Golden Gate Park. The Board of Trustees recognized Chair Read with a sustained round of applause.
9. Report on de Young Awards
a. de Young and Parking Garage Project Selected to Receive the 2005 Excellence in Business Awards in the Community Builder Category (Ebbies) by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, November 3, 2005
President Wilsey reported that the de Young and the Parking Garage Project in Golden Gate Park were selected by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to receive the 2005 Excellence in Business Awards (Ebbies) in the Community Builder Category. The award will be made at a November 3, 2005 gala at the Hilton San Francisco with more than 800 business and civic leaders in attendance.
b. Diane B. Wilsey and Harry S. Parker III Selected to Receive the Special Recognition for Distinguished Achievement Award for 2005 National Philanthropy Day by the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, November 14, 2005
At a luncheon on November 14, 2005 at the Oakland Marriott City Center, the Special Recognition for Distinguished Achievement Award for 2005 National Philanthropy Day will be presented to Director Parker and President Wilsey. This award is being made by the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in recognition of their extraordinary leadership in building the new de Young in Golden Gate Park.
c. de Young Selected to Receive the 2006 Cyril Magnin Trustee Award of the Business Arts Council, January 27, 2006
The 21st Annual Business Arts Council Award Luncheon, which honors individuals, corporations, and arts organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Bay Area arts community, will be held on January 27, 2006 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. The de Young has been selected to receive the 2006 Cyril Magnin Trustee Award.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the September 27, 2005 Report of the Acquisitions Committee Including Accepting the Works of Art Acquired by Purchase as Gifts to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from the Fine Arts Museums Foundation and One Purchase to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for Loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Approving a Resolution Authorizing the Exchange of Two Partial Interest Gifts from a Donor, Untitled Spring by Frank Lobdell, for Young Girl by Joan Brown, a Gift to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for Loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and Waiving First and Second Step Deaccessioning for Untitled Spring; Acknowledging the Reports of Purchases for the Record and Gifts of Art for the Record Including the Donation of Ten Artworks to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for Loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; and Approving First Step Deaccessioning - George Hecksher, Vice President of Collections and Chair of the Acquisitions Committee of the Fine Arts Museums Foundation
1. Purchases
George Hecksher, Vice President of Collections and Chair of the Acquisitions Committee, introduced Daniell Cornell, Curator / Director of Contemporary Art Projects. Mr. Cornell presented Conversation Piece V (3 Figures), 2001, by Juan Muñoz. Before his untimely death in 2001 at the age of 48, Juan Muñoz had earned a reputation as the most significant of Spain’s post-Franco artists and one of the late twentieth century’s greatest sculptors. The acquisition of Conversation Piece V (3 Figures) for the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden at the de Young contributes significantly to the institution’s survey of contemporary art at a global level.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Juan Muñoz sculpture, listed as number 1 on page 1 of Appendix I of these minutes as a Foundation purchase for loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Juan Muñoz sculpture (3 Figures) as a Foundation purchase for loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The Acquisitions Committee also recommended the purchase of four works on paper, Fourteen inkjet prints, 2005, by Mark Klett; Milky Way over Sespe Wilderness, 2004, by Russell Crotty; A View of the Quays of Bordeaux Looking at the Left Bank, Seen from the Bridge Spanning The Gironde in Rainy Weather, ca. 1900, by Sem (Georges Goursat), and Moon Over a Bamboo Bush, ca. 1640, by Kano Naonobu.
A motion was made and seconded to approve these four works on paper, listed as numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5 on page 1 of Appendix I of these minutes as gifts of art from the Fine Arts Museums Foundation. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve and accept the purchase of the four works on paper as gifts of art from the Foundation.
2. Resolution Authorizing the Exchange of Two Partial Interest Gifts from a Donor, Untitled Spring by Frank Lobdell, for Young Girl by Joan Brown, and Waiving First and Second Step Deaccessioning for Untitled Spring
Chair Hecksher that a donor had given a ninety percent (90%) partial interest in Untitled (Spring), 1989, by Frank Lobdell to the Museums in 1991. The donor now wishes to give Young Girl, 1962, by Joan Brown to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation and has requested that this gift be made in exchange for Untitled (Spring). A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution listed on pages 2 and 3 of Appendix I of these minutes authorizing the exchange of the two gifts and waiving first and second step deaccessioning for Untitled (Spring). There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
3. Purchases for the Record
These objects are listed on pages 4 and 5 of Appendix I of these minutes.
4. Gifts for the Record
Chair Hecksher recalled the resolution approved by the Board of Trustees at its last meeting authorizing the Director of Museums to accept gifts of art offered to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from May 26, 2005, the date of the last meeting of the Acquisitions Committee before the new de Young opens, through October 15, 2005, the date of the opening of the de Young. This resolution was recommended in order to recognize donors for their gifts of art at the time of the de Young opening. The Director of Museums accepted the works of art contained in this section of the September 27, 2005 Acquisitions Committee report on the specific dates listed.
Chair Hecksher particularly noted the following artworks generously donated in part or in full by Trustees: 1) Relief Panel Depicting Two Prisoners, AD 650-800, and 3 Large Ceremonial Urns, AD 250-550; 2) Standing Figure with Yellow Aura, 1985, by Stephen De Staebler, Helio, 1986, by Sam Francis; Diagonal Freeway, 1993, by Wayne Thiebaud; Winged Woman Walking VI, 1990, by Stephen De Staebler; Nude on Black and White Stripes, 1962 or 1960, by Richard Diebenkorn; Walking Mime, 1958, by Nathan Oliveira; and Couple, 1959, by David Park; and 3) Apples (12) by Gustav Kraitz for the de Young sculpture garden. All of these works of art were donated to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for loan to the Fine Arts Museums.
Additional gifts were highlighted by Chair Hecksher: 1) Bishop by the Sea, Santa Barbara, Cal., 1964, the first Diane Arbus photograph to enter the permanent collection; 2) “The First of May”, from The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation, 2004, by Trustee Rupert Garcia, who was acknowledged with a round of applause; and 3) five works on paper by Richard Pousette-Dart, Sea World, 1943; Heraldic Chorus, ca. 1950; Radiance, White Center, ca. 1960; White Spiral, 1978; and Imploding Circle, 1981.
Additional gifts were presented as follows:
Mr. Cornell discussed the gifts of sculpture by Ruth Asawa installed in the lobby of the Hamon Education Tower. The fifteen sculptures represent the most significant turning point in Ruth Asawa’s artistic development and career, and are a fitting tribute to her as an artist and her dedicated art education efforts in the San Francisco Unified School District.
Timothy Anglin Burgard, Curator of American Art, presented Portrait of Orleans, 1950, by Edward Hopper, a partial interest bequest from a late Trustee, which was on view at the meeting. This classic and important Hopper painting depicts a small town on Cape Cod, capturing a moment in American life when automobile culture has begun to dominate.
The Board of Trustees noted that the Director of Museums accepted the gifts of art on the specific dates listed on pages 6 through 15 of Appendix I of these minutes and expressed sincere appreciation to all donors.
5. First Step Deaccessioning
A motion to approve first step deaccessioning was made and seconded. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve first step deaccession of five works of American art listed on page 16 of Appendix I of these minutes.
Chair Hecksher introduced the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby approve the appended September 27, 2005 report of the Acquisitions Committee of the Fine Arts Museums Foundation, accepting the works of art acquired by purchase as gifts to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from the Fine Arts Museums Foundation and one purchase made by the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; approving a resolution authorizing the exchange of two partial interest gifts from a donor, Untitled Spring by Frank Lobdell, for Young Girl by Joan Brown, a gift to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and waiving first and second step deaccessioning for Untitled Spring; acknowledging the Reports of Purchases for the Record and Gifts of Art for the Record including the donation of ten artworks to the Fine Arts Museums Foundation for loan to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; and approving first step deaccessioning.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1585.
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