HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Receptions at PD Community Gallery Aug 2006-June 2007CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO POSSESS AND CONSUME
WINE IN CONNECTION WITH RECEPTIONS FOR ART
EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY
GALLERY BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JUNE 2007
SUBMITTED BY: RICHARD L. TWEDT, PUBLIC ARTS MANAGER
DATE: JULY 13, 2006
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of wine in connection with the
opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery
between August 2006 and June 2007. The tentative dates for these receptions are
August 1, 2006 (The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery), October 3 (The Art of Food and Wine
exhibition), December 5 (Animal Instincts), February 6, 2007 (Snapshots of a Century in
the West), and June 5 (Illona Passino and Scott Christopher Britain).
Executive Summary:
With each new Community Gallery exhibition the Public Art Department hosts a
reception for the featured artist(s). In order to serve wine on City owned property, the
City Council must grant a variance from the prohibition of the possession and
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
As per City Council's request, the entire 2006/2007 Community Gallery season of
exhibitions is being submitted for approval in one staff report.
Background:
The City of Palm Desert's art gallery was established to showcase local and unique
artworks by both individuals and organizations. With each new exhibition a reception is
Staff Report
Approval to serve alcohol at the Palm Desert Community Gallery art receptions
July 13, 2006
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held to promote the artwork and City programming. Events are usually an hour and a
half in length with food and wine served throughout.
Staff recommends that the City Council permit the possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages for the receptions scheduled in the Palm Desert Community to be
held between August 2006 and June 2007.
i and L. Twedt,
ublic Arts Manager
Approved By:
Carlos Orteg
City Manager
/Sheila Gilligan Assista S ity Manager,
Community ervices
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