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Calling of the Meeting to Order – Diane B. Wilsey, President
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A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was held on Thursday, January 22, 2004 in the Board Room of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, San Francisco. A quorum was present that being one-third of the number of Trustees in office. The meeting was called to order at 3:20 p.m. President Wilsey presided; Mrs. Gough acted as Secretary.
President Wilsey acknowledged new ex-officio Board member, Mayor Gavin Newsom. An Executive Summary of Mayor Newsom’s policy briefs, “San Francisco: Art for the City, A City for the Arts, and “The Role of the Arts in the Economic and Cultural Vitality of San Francisco,” were distributed to the Board of Trustees.
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Calling of the Roll
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The following Trustees were present:
Del M. Anderson
Cheryl H. Bancroft
Alvin H. Baum, Jr.
Constance Goodyear Baron
Barbara B. Carleton
Barnaby Conrad III
Marion Moore Cope
Richard P. Essey
Harrison S. Fraker, Jr.
Karen B. Francois
Jacqueline Hoefer
Beverly James
Stephen L. Johnson
Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, Vice President/Marketing and Communications
J. Alec Merriam, Vice President
Lorna F. Meyer
Marianne H. Peterson
Robert P. Morrow III
Randolph R. Scott, Vice President/Audience Development and Civic Affairs
Burl A. Toler, Sr.
Trevor D. Traina
Diane B. Wilsey, President
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On motion, duly seconded and carried unanimously, the following Trustees were excused:
Arlene Ackerman
Shelby W. Bonnie
T. Robert Burke
Iris S. Chan
Molly Murphy Crowley
Richard H. Finn
Morgan Flagg
John A. Friede
Dr. Rupert Garcia
Richard N. Goldman
Nancy B. Hamon
George Hecksher
William R. Kimball
Nancy McBean
Nion McEvoy
Josie Mooney
Joy Ou
Michael H. Podell
Louise H. Renne
Jeanne Robertson
Shelagh Rohlen, Vice President/Annual Support
George Saxe
Vivian Fei Tsen
Carlos Villa
Lonna Wais
Nancy Willis
David Winton
The following ex-officio Trustees were unable to be present:
Mayor Gavin Newsom
John Murray, President, Recreation and Park Commission
Other Trustees in attendance were:
Frankie Jacobs Gillette
Richard W. Goss II
David R. Hoyer
J. Burgess Jamieson
Gail Merriam
William A. Stimson
Florence Sue Wong
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Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey
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A. Training Session on Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, the Sunshine Ordinance – Adine Varah, Deputy City Attorney
President Wilsey advised that the Sunshine Ordinance, Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, requires all officials, who file statements of economic interest with the San Francisco Ethics Commission, to be trained annually on the Sunshine Ordinance and to file a declaration that they have done so.
Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah was introduced and proceeded to review the key points outlined in the Sunshine Ordinance training material, “Sunshine Laws and Conflict of Interest Laws for Board Members,” dated February 21, 2004, which was distributed to Trustees. Ms. Varah noted that the City’s commissions, boards and committees exist to conduct the people’s business. The public meeting laws, the Sunshine Ordinance in San Francisco, and the State of California Brown Act, are designed to ensure that the deliberations and actions of these bodies are conducted openly. These laws serve to inform the public of matters to be discussed and acted upon, allow the public to participate in these deliberations, and keep the public informed of what occurred through public meeting records. She emphasized the following points:
1. A meeting occurs whenever a majority of the members of a policy body come together at the same time and place.
2. An unlawful meeting may take place even if a majority of the members are not present in the same place at the same time. A fax or email to obtain the approval of a committee action is considered a “seriatum” meeting. This occurs when a majority of the members communicate outside of a public meeting through a series of communications.
3. A notice and agenda must be issued 72 hours before a meeting.
4. The agenda must include a meaningful description of each item of business, a designation as to whether an agenda item is an action or a discussion item, and a description of appended documents.
5. An item not listed on the agenda cannot be discussed at a meeting. However, commission/board members may respond to a public member’s statements or questions, ask clarification questions to determine whether a subsequent discussion is necessary, and may discuss a matter under limited emergency circumstances.
6. Fairly detailed minutes and tape recordings of meetings are required and are part of the permanent records of San Francisco Charter boards and commissions.
7. Closed sessions are permissible to address certain personnel matters, pending or threatened litigation, and real estate negotiations. Tape recordings of closed sessions must be kept at least ten years or permanently.
8. Passive meetings include social, recreational or ceremonial occasions to which a majority of the body has been invited, meetings of advisory committees created to advise a member of a policy body, or certain committees created by the initiative of a member of a policy body, the Mayor, or a department head.
9. Each member of the public must be allowed to speak before or during the discussion of any item on the agenda for up to three minutes before action is taken and on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body, even if not on the agenda.
10. Individuals giving public comment have a right to anonymity and must be given the same amount of time to speak. The policy body is not required to respond to public comment.
11. Willful failure of any elected official, department head, or other managerial City employee to discharge duties under the Sunshine Ordinance is “official misconduct.”
Ms. Varah concluded her remarks and encouraged Trustees to contact her with any questions. An updated Sunshine Ordinance Training Manual will be distributed to Trustees shortly. Trustees were reminded to sign the Sunshine Ordinance training declaration statement distributed at the meeting, and return them to Judy Gough, Executive Secretary, for filing with the Ethics Commission. Deputy City Attorney Varah was thanked for her presentation with a round of applause. There was no public comment.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2003 Executive Committee Meeting
There being no discussion among the Trustees or members of the public, the minutes of the December 11, 2003 meeting of the Board of Trustees, having been mailed in advance to all Trustees, were unanimously approved.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the Report on 2003 Year-End Gifts of Works of Art Including Accepting One Partial Gift of Art to The Fine Arts Museums Foundation – J. Alec Merriam, Chair, Acquisitions Committee of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation
Chair Merriam presented the Report on 2003 Year-End Gifts of Works of Art as listed in Appendix I of these minutes. He particularly noted the following gifts: 1) a gift of 14 objects for the Africa, Oceania and Americas collection; 2) a 75% partial interest gift of View of Yosemite Valley, 1879, by William Bradford; 3) Flag Song, 1959, by William Wilsey; 4) an additional 20% partial interest gift in 32 glass works, 18 ceramic art works and 3 works of furniture generously donated by a Trustee; 5) Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, early 17th century, oil on slate by Alessandro Turchi; 6) a gift of 74 contemporary works on paper; 7) a gift of 92 old master prints; 8) a 33 1/3% partial interest gift of 32 Frank Lobdell lithographs; 9) Man with Briefcase #2,838,771, 1983, by Jonathan Borofsky; and 10) 5 rare textiles from Peru, Turkey, China, India, and Iran generously donated by a Trustee.
At the request of Mr. Parker, Robert Johnson, Curator of Prints and Drawings, presented the following works of art donated to the Museums at the end of 2003, which represent the range and depth of the holdings in the Prints and Drawings collection:
1) Emporer Henry IV at the Feet of Pope Gregory VII, mid-18th century, by Comte de Caylus (Anne-Calude-Philippe de Tubeières), from the gift of 92 master prints (over the years, the Museums has received 1,428 prints from this major collection of Italian prints); 2) The Arab Scribe, a 1846 watercolor by John Frederick Lewis; 3) Man with Briefcase #2,838,771, 1983 by Jonathan Borofsky; and 4) a recent bequest of three works on paper by Wayne Thiebaud, which was recommended by the Acquisitions Committee for acceptance at its November 19, 2003 meeting: a) Cased Pie, 1964; b) Rose, 1979, and c) Watermelon Slice and Knife, 1979.
Timothy Burgard, Curator of American Art, presented a Joan Brown painting, Untitled (Noel and Bob the Dog), 1964, which was recommended for purchase by the Acquisitions Committee at its November 19, 2003 meeting. This painting represents a classic, early Joan Brown work associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Untitled (Noel and Bob the Dog), along with other recent, important acquisitions, including works by David Smith, John Marin, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, Richard Diebenkorn, Isamu Noguchi, Barbara Hepworth, Claes Oldenburg, and Louise Nevelson, will be prominently featured in the New de Young Museum and the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the Report of 2003 Year-End Gifts of Works of Art, including the acceptance of one partial gift to The Fine Arts Museums Foundation, attached as Appendix I of these minutes. The Board of Trustees recognized the generosity of the donors of the 2003 year-end gifts of art with sincere appreciation.
In closing, Chair Merriam encouraged Trustees to attend the Gala Preview Opening of the San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show on Thursday, February 12, 2004, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason. Proceeds from the event are designated for the galleries for Textiles and the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas in the New de Young Museum. Gail and Alec Merriam and Bette and Randolph Scott are co-chairs of the gala.
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D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the
AEGON Transamerica Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the AEGON Transamerica Foundation Education Center in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey acknowledged with gratitude the generosity of many donors in support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. The building of the New de Young Museum is rapidly progressing and is more than half way through the construction schedule. In accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, it is important at this time to recognize donors who have made significant gifts to the New de Young Museum and to name certain spaces in the Museum in their honor.
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The AEGON Transamerica Foundation has generously provided funds for the education center in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the AEGON Transamerica Foundation Education Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of AEGON Transamerica Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the AEGON Transamerica Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to AEGON Transamerica Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1459.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Barbara Bohannon Carleton for Her Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Barbara Bohannon Carleton Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Bohannon Carleton has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Barbara Bohannon Carleton Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Barbara Bohannon Carleton; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Barbara Bohannon Carleton for her extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Barbara Bohannon Carleton and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1460.
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F. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Ray and Dagmar Dolby for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Ray and Dagmar Dolby have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Ray and Dagmar Dolby; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Ray and Dagmar Dolby for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Ray and Dagmar Dolby and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1461.
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G. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Marcia and John Friede for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Marcia and John Friede Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Marcia and John Friede have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Marcia and John Friede Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Marcia and John Friede; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Marcia and John Friede for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Marcia and John Friede and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1462.
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H. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Elise and Tully Friedman for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Elise and Tully Friedman Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Elise and Tully Friedman have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Elise and Tully Friedman Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Elise and Tully Friedman; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Elise and Tully Friedman for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Elise and Tully Friedman and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1463.
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I. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring William Fries, II for His Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the William Fries, II South Courtyard Garden in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, William Fries, II has generously provided funds for a courtyard garden in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the William Fries, II Courtyard Garden of the New de Young Museum in honor of William Fries, II; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to William Fries, II for his extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to William Fries, II and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1464.
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J. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Richard N. Goldman for His Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Atrium Garden in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Richard N. Goldman has generously provided funds for an atrium garden in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Atrium Garden of the New de Young Museum in honor of Richard N. Goldman; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Richard N. Goldman for his extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Richard N. Goldman and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1465.
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K. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Marion Greene for Her Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Marion Greene and Family Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Marion Greene has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Marion Greene and Family Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Marion Green; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Marion Green for her extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Marion Greene and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1466.
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L. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the William Randolph Hearst Reading Room in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has generously provided funds for a reading room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the William Randolph Hearst Reading Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1467.
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M. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring George and Marie Hecksher for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the George and Marie Hecksher Textile Conservation Center in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, George and Marie Hecksher have generously provided funds for a textile conservation center in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the George and Marie Hecksher Textile Conservation Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of George and Marie Hecksher; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to George and Marie Hecksher for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to George and Marie Hecksher and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1468.
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N. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to J. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1469.
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O. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring George and Judy Marcus for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the George and Judy Marcus Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, George and Judy Marcus have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the George and Judy Marcus Gallery of the New
de Young Museum in honor of George and Judy Marcus; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to George and Judy Marcus for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to George and Judy Marcus and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1470.
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P. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the McBean Family Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The McBean Family Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The McBean Family Foundation has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the The McBean Family Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of The McBean Family; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to The McBean Family Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to The McBean Family Foundation and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1471.
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Q. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Gail and Alec Merriam for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Gail and Alec Merriam Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Gail and Alec Merriam have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Gail and Alec Merriam Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Gail and Alec Merriam; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Gail and Alec Merriam for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Gail and Alec Merriam and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1472.
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R. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Marianne and Richard H. Peterson for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Marianne and Richard H. Peterson Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Marianne and Richard H. Peterson have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Marianne and Richard H. Peterson Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Marianne and Richard H. Peterson; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Marianne and Richard H. Peterson for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Marianne and Richard H. Peterson and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1473.
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S. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Henry and Betty Ann Prien for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Henry and Betty Ann Prien Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Henry and Betty Ann Prien have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Henry and Betty Ann Prien Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Henry and Betty Ann Prien; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Henry and Betty Ann Prien for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Henry and Betty Ann Prien and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1474.
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T. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the San Francisco Auxiliary for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Auxiliary has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of the San Francisco Auxiliary; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to The San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1475.
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U. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Lisa Sardegna for Her Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Sardegna Paintings Conservation Center in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Sardegna has generously provided funds for the paintings conservation center in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Sardegna Paintings Conservation Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of Lisa Sardegna; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Lisa Sardegna for her extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of
San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Lisa Sardegna and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1476.
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W. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring The Thieriot Family for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The Thieriot Family Gallery in the New de Young Museum
President Wilsey presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Thieriot Family has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name The Thieriot Family Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of The Thieriot Family; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to The Thieriot Family for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to The Thieriot Family and voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1478.
The Board of Trustees acknowledged the significance of the above twenty gifts in support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, and recognized the unprecedented generosity of the donors with deepest gratitude and a sincere round of applause.
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X. Report on Recent Developments Regarding the Plans to Build the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park
President Wilsey advised that this matter would be addressed immediately following this meeting as part of the Board of Trustees meeting of the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums
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Director’s Report – Harry S. Parker III
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A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Additional Venue for a Loan Request
Mr. Parker presented an additional venue to the National Gallery of Art, London, for the following loan request approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees on May 10, 2001:
From: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
For: El Greco
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: 9/29/03 – 1/11/04
National Gallery of Art, London: 2/11/04 – 5/24/04
Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco) (Spanish, 1541-1614
St. Francis Venerating the Crucifix, circa 1595
Oil on canvas, 58 x 41 ½ (147.3 x 105.4 cm)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
61.44.24
Stipulations: The painting will be accompanied by an exhibition courier from New York to London and by a FAMSF courier on return from London to San Francisco. All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the request for a second venue to the National Gallery of Art, London. There was no discussion among Trustees or members of the public. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the loan subject to the conditions stated.
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B. Report on the 2003 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients and Their Projects Approved by the Executive Committee at Its December 11, 2003 Meeting for $10,000 Each in Funding
Mr. Parker acknowledged Carole and Robert McNeil, who generously renewed their support of the McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award Program. The program presents an opportunity to recognize the achievements of many individuals, who support the Museums on a voluntary basis. The nominations were reviewed by the Volunteer Recognition Award Task Force, chaired by Carole and Robert McNeil and consisting of members Beverly James, J. Alec Merriam, Margaret Gordon, Ann Holly, Robert Futernick, Shiela Pressley, and Mr. Parker.
Three outstanding volunteers were selected to receive the 2003 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award, Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison, Textiles Department volunteers since 1981 and 1994, respectively; and Barbara Harbinson, former Chair of the Ross Auxiliary, 1980-82 and 1992-93, and Exhibitions Chair of Bouquets to Art from 1984-91 and 1994 to present. In addition, the Task Force made a special, posthumous award honoring Jim Hahn, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts volunteer since 1989, who was killed in a hit-and-run automobile accident last fall.
Mr. Parker reported that the proposals submitted by the award recipients for $10,000 each in funding were approved by the Executive Committee at its December 11, 2003 meeting. Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison proposed that their $10,000 award be directed to the purchase of a digital camera and camcorder, work lights, and a photo scanner, which will enhance the operation of the Textile Conservation Laboratory. Barbara Harbinson proposed that her $10,000 award be used to support the ongoing program to provide floral arrangements at the Legion of Honor and the New de Young Museum in the future, and to purchase new flower containers for both Museums.
1. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Posthumously Honoring Jim Hahn, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts Volunteer
Mr. Parker read the following resolution honoring Jim Hahn:
WHEREAS, Jim Hahn, a retired architect, provided essential services in the management and organization of the Achenbach Graphic Arts Collection for more than twenty years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hahn’s initial visit in 1984 to the Achenbach Foundation Print Study Room during Wednesday viewing hours led to weekly visits of one to two hours over the next five years; and
WHEREAS, When he accepted the invitation to become an Achenbach volunteer in 1989, he completed training in art handling and storage procedures, was assigned tasks such as inscribing mats and sorting prints for storage, and volunteered his services one or two days a week; and
WHEREAS, When the Legion of Honor closed for remodeling in 1992, Mr. Hahn moved with the Achenbach staff to temporary quarters at Crown Point Press, volunteering three days a week working on inventory and processing of special collection prints; and
WHEREAS, He returned to the Legion with the Achenbach staff in July 1995 and installed library shelves, unpacked and shelved boxes of books, made pamphlet files, organized over 1,200 boxes of prints; and reorganized and scanned 3,000 oversize prints into 465 drawers; and
WHEREAS, Jim Hahn claimed that “he wouldn’t know what to do without the Achenbach” but, in fact, the Achenbach staff doesn’t know what they would have done without him; and
WHEREAS, His positive attitude, constant optimism, and never-ending cheerfulness endeared him to all he came in contact with at the Museums; and
WHEREAS, Jim Hahn died tragically on September 8, 2003 from injuries sustained in a hit and run accident and is sorely missed by all his friends at the Fine Arts Museums; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its heartfelt gratitude to Jim Hahn through this special, posthumous McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award acknowledging his extraordinary service to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution honoring Jim Hahn as Board Resolution 1479. On behalf of the Hahn family, daughter Kira Rowe accepted the bronze replica of Small Hand by Auguste Rodin presented by President Wilsey and Mr. Parker. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Jim Hahn with a standing ovation.
2. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison, Textiles Department Volunteers
Mr. Parker read the following resolution honoring Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison:
WHEREAS, Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison have a long and impressive record of volunteer service to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, Since 1981, Kathy Murphy has been a devoted volunteer in the Textile Department and Conservation Laboratory working on tapestries, photographing conservation treatments, and efficiently aiding in the organization of administrative functions; and
WHEREAS, She has contributed to many Textile exhibitions most notable of which was her work on the complex Nijinska show and the enormous five-year effort to conserve and mount the McCoy-Jones kilims; and
WHEREAS, Donald Ellison joined his wife as a volunteer in 1994 and immediately became involved in constructing hangers for costume storage and small wood step stools, rewiring work lights in the Textile Laboratory, and earning the title “financial guru” for his efforts in computerizing the financial systems of the Laboratory; and
WHEREAS, Having donated more than ten hours of service per week for countless years, they have, together, become experts in all aspects of the operations of the Textile Conservation Laboratory; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison lead by example and have been referred to as two lovely persons who are appreciated not only for their immeasurable hours of dedicated and tireless effort, but most of all for the pleasure of their presence; and,
WHEREAS, Twenty-five letters in support of Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison for the McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award were received, attesting to the respect and affection they have earned from curators, staff, volunteers, conservators, and interns; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its heartfelt gratitude to Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison for their extraordinary service as volunteers for the Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution honoring Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison as Board Resolution 1480. President Wilsey and Mr. Parker presented Ms. Murphy and Mr. Ellison with a bronze replica of Small Hand by Auguste Rodin. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Kathy Murphy and Donald Ellison with a standing ovation.
3. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Barbara Harbinson, Former Chair of the Ross Auxiliary and Exhibitions Chair of Bouquets to Art
Mr. Parker read the following resolution honoring Barbara Harbinson:
WHEREAS, Barbara Harbinson has been a tireless advocate of the Fine Arts Museums for more than twenty years; and
WHEREAS, She has been a valued member of the San Francisco Auxiliary since 1981, and has served as Chair of the Ross Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums from 1980-82, and again from 1989-90; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Harbinson has been instrumental to the success of Bouquets to Art, having contributed her time and energies to this major Museum event for nineteen of the twenty years that it has been produced by the San Francisco Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Harbinson was chair of Bouquets to Art in 1992 and 1993 and Exhibitions Chair from 1984-91, and from 1994 to present, and is credited with attracting over one hundred of the finest floral designers in the Bay Area to participate in Bouquets to Art; and
WHEREAS, The role of Exhibitions Chair demands a year-long commitment, logistical genius, great organization, and consummate diplomacy; and
WHEREAS, In fulfilling the responsibilities of Exhibitions Chair, Barbara Harbinson has earned the respect and admiration of staff and fellow volunteers, many of whom acknowledge that she is the reason they continue to volunteer on Bouquets to Art year after year; and
WHEREAS, She has provided leadership to the San Francisco and the Ross Auxiliaries of the Fine Arts Museums in numerous capacities in addition to her work on Bouquets to Art; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its heartfelt gratitude to Barbara Harbinson for her extraordinary service to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution honoring Barbara Harbinson as Board Resolution 1481. President Wilsey and Mr. Parker presented Ms. Harbinson with a bronze replica of Small Hand by Auguste Rodin. The Board of Trustees expressed heartfelt appreciation to Barbara Harbinson with a standing ovation.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Reappoint Diane B. Wilsey and Charles Crocker as the Museums’ Representatives to a Second Term of One Year on the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee
The initial, one-year terms of President Wilsey and Charles Crocker, former President of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation, as members of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee expired last month. This Advisory Committee was created through legislation enacted by the Board of Supervisors in 2002. It was moved and seconded that President Wilsey and Mr. Crocker continue to represent the Fine Arts Museums on this Advisory Committee and that they be reappointed to a second one-year term. There was no discussion among Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reappoint President Wilsey and Mr. Crocker to a second one-year term as the Museums’ representatives on the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Advisory Committee.
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D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums During the Period July 1 through September 30, 2003
Mr. Parker advised that the City’s Sunshine Ordinance requires the Fine Arts Museums to disclose the amount and source of all gifts received. He presented the following resolution, which acknowledges funding expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for the period July 1 through September 30, 2003:
WHEREAS, The Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to support the activities of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and to serve as the developer of the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge with gratitude funding in the amount of $3,405,910 expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for operations and $6,553,895 for the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park during the period July 1 through September 30, 2003.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution. 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 1482.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Bequests of Funds Received During the period July 1 through September 30, 2003
In accordance with the City’s Sunshine Ordinance, bequests received by the Fine Arts Museums must also be disclosed. Mr. Parker introduced the following resolution acknowledging the bequests of funds received during the period July 1 through September 30, 2003.
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge the following bequests of funds received during the period July 1 through September 30, 2003:
Estate of Elaine Knight Steffens, $10,000
Estate of Isobel McCreery Taylor, $50,000
Robert Anino Trust, $10,000
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1483.
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F. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Board President and Director of Museums to Submit the Fiscal Year 2004-05 City Budget
Mr. Parker presented the following resolution authorizing the Board Presdient and Director of Museums to submit the Fiscal Year 2004-05 City Budget Request:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby authorize the Board President and the Director of Museums to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2004-05 City Budget Request.
Mr. Parker emphasized the significance of the Fiscal Year 2004-05 City Budget Request, which will reflect six months of occupancy and the installation of the collection in the New de Young Museum. He recognized the difficult financial situation facing the City, but stressed the need for a budget increase for the Fine Arts Museums to cover the costs of additional guardianship, security and maintenance associated with the occupancy of the New de Young Museum. The Budget Committee will meet in early March to review the preliminary budget request.
Mr. Parker commended Mayor Newsom for defining his appended arts policy at length in advance of his recent election to office. In the policy briefs, “San Francisco: Art for the City, A City for the Arts,” and “The Role of the Arts in the Economic and Cultural Vitality of San Francisco,” a book by Richard Florida, The Rise of the Creative Class, is mentioned, which was recommended by Mr. Parker. The book discusses the emergence of a new 21st century economic sector. This creative sector is viewed as an important component of the national economy and work force and is dramatically affected by place. The San Francisco Bay Area is identified as a leading creative sector community. Mayor Newsom hopes to position San Francisco as a center of creativity and an essential economic force in the country.
At the request of Mr. Parker, Carolyn Macmillan, Deputy Director for Marketing and Communications, discussed the appended Fine Arts Museums policy brief, “The Impact of the New de Young on the City of San Francisco”, which was distributed at the meeting. Ms. Macmillan stressed the opening of the New de Young Museum as a significant cultural, economic and educational development for the City of San Francisco. Mr. Parker urged Trustees to communicate the opportunities presented by the opening of the New de Young in light of the City’s strategy to position San Francisco as a center of creativity and economic viability.
On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees. There was no public testimony. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution authorizing the Board President and Director of Museums to submit the Fiscal Year 2004-05 City Budget Request as Board Resolution 1484.
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H. Current and Future Exhibits
The Art Deco1910-1939 exhibition is being installed and will occupy thirteen galleries at the Legion of Honor, half of the galleries on the main level and all of the lower level galleries. Mr. Parker advised that the exhibition, organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, was the most popular temporary exhibition in that institution’s history. At the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, the exhibit exceeded attendance expectations with over 200,000 visitors. It is anticipated that the exhibition will be equally popular in San Francisco. Art Deco opens on March 6 and runs through July 4, 2004.
Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya, an exhibition organized by the Fine Arts Museums and the National Gallery of Art, opens at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, on April 4th and runs through July 25, 2004. This extraordinary exhibition will be on view at the Legion of Honor from September 4, 2004 through January 2, 2005.
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Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco. Speakers may address the Board for up to three minutes; the President or the Board of Trustees may limit total comments to thirty minutes. There was no public comment.
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Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits
A. 2004 Executive Committee Meetings
Date; Time; Location
Thursday, March 11; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, May 13; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, September 9; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, November 11; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
Thursday, December 2; noon; 6th Floor, 233 Post Street
B. 2004 Board of Trustees Meetings
Date; Time; Location
Thursday, April 8; 3 p.m.; Board Room, Legion of Honor
Thursday, June 10; 3 p.m.; Board Room, Legion of Honor
Thursday, October 14; 3 p.m.; Board Room, Legion of Honor
C. Future Events
Date; Event
February 12, 2004; Tribal Arts Benefit
March 4, 2004; Opening of Art Deco, 1910-1939
March 16-19, 2004; Bouquets to Art
March 22, 2004; Family Arts Circle Art Deco Event
April 18-25, 2004; Museum Associates Trip to Texas
D. Current and Future Exhibitions (*Exhibitions organized by FAMSF)
Title; Date; Gallery
Reverie and Reality: Nineteenth Century Photography of India from the Ehrenfeld Collection; *09/13/03-02/15/04; 1-2
American Accents (to Winterthur, Delaware); *10/30/03-01/27/04
Textile Rotation; *11/01/03-04/25/04; 3/9/9c/hall case
Title; Date; Gallery
Art Deco Capitalism: Fortune Magazine in the 1930s; *01/17/04-06/06/04; Logan
Art Deco, 1910-1939; 03/06/04-07/04/04; 19-14, A-F/Rosekrans
Between Promise and Possibility: Adi Nes; 03/13/04-07/04/04; 1
Photo-Image in American Prints 1960-1990; *03/13/04-07/04/04; 2
Bouquets to Art; 03/16/04-03/19/04; All
American Accents (to Charleston, West Virginia); *04/02/04-06/20/04
Textile Rotation; *05/01/04-10/31/04; 3/9/9c/hall-case
Gottfried Helnwein: The Child; *07/17/04-11/14/04; 1/2
Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya; *09/04/04-01/02/05; A-F/Rosekrans
Textile Rotation; *11/06/04-05/01/05; 3/9/9c/hall case
Bonjour Monsieur Courbet! The Bruyas Collection from Montpellier; 01/22/05-04/30/05; B-F/Rosekrans
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Adjournment in Memory of Trustee Emeritus John Lowell Jones – Diane B. Wilsey, President
There being no further business, President Wilsey adjourned the meeting at
4:30 p.m., in memory of Trustee Emeritus John Lowell Jones.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Gough
Executive Secretary
Note: These minutes set forth all actions taken up by the Board of Trustees on matters stated, but not necessarily in the order in which the matters were considered.
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