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Council reviews Atherton Arts Foundation proposal for upstairs Main House displays; staff to revise facility-use terms
Summary
Council members discussed a plan by the Atherton Arts Foundation to install a longer-term art display system in the upstairs Main House, formalize display authority through a revised facility (park use) agreement and clarify ownership and review procedures for donated or loaned works.
Ben Talavera, management analyst for Public Works, presented the Atherton Arts Foundation proposal for art displays in the Main House and recommended the council provide feedback and guidance to staff on revising the park use (facility rental) agreement to protect artwork and clarify responsibilities.
Nut graf: Council members supported a continuing role for the Arts Foundation but pressed staff to clarify terms for permanent versus long-term installations, ownership and the town's right to accept donated historic pieces.
Talavera said the foundation has displayed…
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