Title
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT TWO DONATED LOWELL ELLSWORTH SMITH PAINTINGS FROM THE HUDSON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.
Brief Description: The Hudson Society of Artists has offered to make a generous donation to the City of Hudson of two paintings, titled "Winter Landscape" and "Fall Landscape with Two Figures," painted by esteemed artist and longtime Hudson resident Lowell Ellsworth Smith, to be displayed and viewed by the public.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Lowell Ellsworth Smith was an accomplished painter whose Western art is highly esteemed and can be found in galleries in Santa Fe and throughout the Southwest.
Lowell Ellsworth Smith was a longtime Hudson resident, residing at 152 Elm Street, where he lived and contributed to the community for decades. He was the founder of the Hudson Society of Artists, taught at his studio at Turner's Mill during the 1980's and had a studio at 147 Bard Drive during the late 1990's and early 2000's.
The two paintings will be displayed in the lobby of Hudson City Hall along with a commemorative plaque recognizing the artist and their donors.
The City of Hudson wishes to accept this donation, and the Council wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Hudson Society of Artists.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the Hudson Society of Artists' donation of two art pieces by Lowell Ellsw...
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