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Ms. Whitney noted that in 2017 the City of Pleasanton selected its first Literary Arts Ambassador to serve for a two-year term. She advised that this term will soon come to an end and applications will'be accepted until June 3, 2019 for someone to serve for the next term. She asked Commissioners to review the recruitment process for a new Literary Arts Ambassador and provide feedback for the program. Commissioners were informed that the mission of the Literary Arts Ambassador Program is to raise awareness of the importance of literature as it relates to lifelong literacy and education towards the development and enhancement of the lives of Pleasanton residents. The Literary Arts Ambassador shares poetry and/or literary pieces at public events and dedications, as well as conducts literary workshops, readings and events. One goal of the. program would be to have this position be a supportive mentor to the City's current Teen Poet Laureate(s). The term of appointment for the Literary Arts Ambassador is two. -years and recruitment for the next term is currently open, with applications being accepted until June 3, 2019. Vice Chairperson Casey commented on the change from a Poet Laureate to a Literary Arts Ambassador and whether any discussion had taken place to include visual arts. Commissioner Jellison provided information on past difficulties finding a Poet Laureate and why the change was made to a Literary Arts Ambassador. She advised that the commission at that time had felt by making the change would open it for more candidates being available. Commissioner Wedge-Bonde added that at the time the commission was trying to broaden things and bring in more avenues of the arts. Ms. Whitney advised that staff intends to do a traditional press release and some marketing, as well as outreach to other cities. They will also be working with the current Literary Arts . Ambassador, Meg Fleming, and the Visual Arts Coordinator in their search for a new Literary Arts Ambassador. COMMUNICATIONS None. COMMISSION REPORTS 6. Committee Meetings a. Public Art Selection Sub -Committee — Commissioner Nene advised that at the last meeting the Sub -committee had discussed the location and placement of the Eventide Sculpture. The last decision was for it to be placed at the Alviso Adobe. Ms. Whitney advised that PASS after reviewing other locations had decided that the Alviso Adobe was the best location for this art piece. A decision is yet to be made on the exact location at the Alviso Adobe and when this has been decided details will be. brought back to the Commission for. review. Civic Arts Commission Minutes May 6, 2019 Page 3