Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine
Subject: Appointment to the Arts Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the appointment of Stephen Seymour, representing District 1, to the San Mateo County Arts Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
The Arts Commission was created to promote and encourage the arts, to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, to prepare and update the County’s strategic and cultural plan, and act as a liaison with arts organizations in order to ensure collaboration and coordination related to culture and art activities in San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
Stephen Seymour has been creating art since he was a young child and in the late 1970's studied Water Color with the late Robert Woods. He attended Parsons School of Design in 1981 where he studied Textile Design, and then designed textiles in NYC. He recently retired from FedEx after 32 years of service to rededicate himself to his art, and is enthusiastic about bringing more art to the people of San Mateo County.
This appointment contributes to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous economy, civic engagement - including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues - is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.