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Ms. Parham advised that program applications will be available at the Firehouse Arts Center, Library, and online. It was suggested by the. Commission that a lot of "buzz" words be used in the. flyer being prepared by Ms. Parham and that she tries to advertise on school Facebook pages and ENews, and also contact band teachers. A recommendation was also made that consideration be given to changing the name of the program. Chairperson Pellegrino discussed with Commissioner Morales the use of social media by teens. Commissioner -Song felt that the process for selecting a Teen Poet Laureate was too long. Chairperson Pellegrino commented on ways of educating the public about poetry and suggested providing a video about the process with the application. Commissioner Wheeler noted .that being a Teen .Poet. Laureate, looks good on college applications and Chairperson Pellegrino discussed the need for doing some brainstorming. Ms. Parham indicated that she would send an electronic version of the flyer when complete to Commissioners for them to review.. J 5. Overview of the Harrington Art Gallery Upcoming Programs by Alena Sauzade, Recreation Leader III, Visual Arts.& Gallery Curator Ms. Sauzade commented on her teaching experience at Los Positas College and her efforts. and goals for increasing participation and attendance at the gallery .through outreach and programming that includes: • Meet the Artist • Use of high school music groups • Senior tours and working with the Senior Center • Patio parties with free activities before and during Friday evenings Music in the Park • Gallery programs for youth, i.e. Young at Art with follow-up art. lessons and, a Future Art program that will launch in September. • Coffee with the Curator and speaker series that focuses on engaging visitors with presentations by gallery exhibitors Ms. Sauzade provided the following information about.upcoming exhibitions: 6/14 — 7/20, 2019 Opening of California Art Club 8/2.— 9/14, 2019 Play Date 9/26 - 10/26, 2019.Science Lecturing on Art Also details of the Pleasanton Art League's 10th Annual Exhibition. Commissioner Nene questioned whether information about events would be provided on the Firehouse Arts Center mailing list. Ms. Sauzade advised that it was not currently included, ,but she would now add items to that list. Commissioner Nene stated that providing information at Civic Arts Commission Minutes June 3, 2019 - Page 3 .