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Sculpture Show Robert reported that the Sculpture Show and reception were successful. Ron was not able to come to the reception but Denise Ward Brown came in his place and spoke. The Commission then discussed the recent publicity over the Sculpture Show included front page coverage of Glitterous in the RFT. The Commission then discussed problems that arose with the police. The student performing Public/Private was forced to leave his exhibit in order to obtain his ID and signatures verifying approval of his exhibit. The police also removed the Verbal Abuse signs which Tom had replace by himself. The Commission agreed that we would keep on top of the police next year leading up to the installation on the artwork. Robert then announced that the Commission failed to hand out the Darwin Portman Best in Show Award for a second year in a row. The Commission agreed that we will present the award next year. Tom suggested that if we wait a week between installation and the reception, it will give the Commission more time to view the works and decide on a recipient for the award. Adelia noted that she spoke with Ron and he felt that invitations arrived too late this year and he suggested holding the reception at City Hall rather then Centennial Commons. Returning Artist Calla presented a handout detailing the Returning Artist budget. Calla noted that she needed to get together with Lisa concerning reimbursements. Lisa brought the checks with her and gave them to Calla. Lisa requested clarification on the location of the Darwin Portman fund. Calla noted that it is in the same account as our checking, we just keep a separate running tally of the amount. Calla pointed out that we had $525 left over from the Returning Artist Series and moved that we put $300 back into the Darwin Portman Fund. Lisa suggested waiting until all reimbursements were handed in to her. Calla said that Lisa had received all reimbursement requests. With that, all agreed to put $300 back into the Portman fund with a carry-over next year of $225. Photo Show Barbara announced that we received $1040 in fees and that we were close to breaking even. Barbara noted that she received good feedback but she feels badly that a judge who remained to address the audience was bombarded with questions from disappointed parents. Barbara felt the judge handled herself very well. Lisa suggested we add questions to the brochures next year that will indicate where entrants picked up their brochures. Barbara took care of that this year by recording information when entrants dropped off their works. Barbara feels we can cut down on brochures next year by using e-mail and posters and she requested help from the Commission in contacting photo clubs next year. A suggestion was made to move the Photo Show to fall and it was agreed that this possibility will be considered.