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The commission interrupted its business to formally welcome Robert Bernstein to the commission. Robert is a University City resident and a musician (drummer). He is replacing Mary Schumann, who is resigning after long service to University City in several capacities. Robert thanked the commission; he regards it as “an honor to serve and to live in University City.” th Photo Show: Jane Brownstone gave an update on the 37 annual photo show. The judges this year will thth be Stan Strembicki, Kathleen Sanker, and Jay Framm. Entries will be accepted on March 25 and 26. th Entries will be judged on March 29. The Photo Show mailer has been delivered and follow up calls to schools have been made. Commerce Bank has expressed an interest in showing some of the photos this year. Jay Framm, photo show judge, has also been selected to take the photographs for the 2006 (centennial) calendar. The commission will formulate an objective, ask for and approve a plan. Photographs to be included in the calendar need to be selected by September 2005. The cost of retaining a photographer has been approved by the city. th Sculpture Series: The reception will be held in City Hall, in council chambers, on Sunday April 10 at 2 p.m. As a courtesy, the artist and Traci Roberts presented the Lion Sculpture to the Commission for Historic Preservation. Liability questions were discussed. Funding of a commemorative book needs to be addressed. Returning Artist: Calla Smorodin reported. This year’s Returning Artist(s) program was a great success. Rave reviews continue to come in. The photographer alumni, Dan Dreyfus, Dirk Fletcher, Matt Gainor, Suzy Gorman, and Wiley Price, were wonderful. The program received a grant that enabled the purchase of digital cameras by the city; the cameras will be stored at the high school for future use (which we hope they receive!) Tony Taylor is interested in integrating photography into the schools’ art curriculum. Next year, the commission hopes to invite a single artist again. Old Business: Traci Moore-Clay read a letter from the city manager suggesting guidelines for the purchase of art by the commission for the city. Jo Seltzer reviewed funding, logistical, and staffing issues that arose during last year’s first Art Speaks art show. The commission’s continuing participation in Art Speaks will be discussed at the April meeting. The secretary, Kate Stein, reported that, thanks to assistance from Francine, a third venue had been recruited for the Reading Series. Call for Submissions Flyers will be distributed. Calla again offers assistance. Cheryl Thompson reported that Velvet has agreed to give the first concert in the annual summer concert series held in Heman Park. Commisioners with band recommendations should send them to Cheryl. New Business: No new business was brought before the commission. After a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.