Department
Library
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an Art Loan Agreement with The Last Hummingbird Collective, LLC, for the temporary acceptance of the installation, maintenance and removal of art entitled, “The World(s) She Made: Composing the Radical Lives of Kathleen Neal Cleaver,” to be on display at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County Code § 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over directing and controlling all property of the County.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background
The Fulton County Library System will work with Georgia State University to display an exhibition on Kathleen Clever entitled "The World(s) She Made: Composing the Radical Lives of Kathleen Neal Cleaver". The installation includes 150 pieces including but not limited to 20 books, 2 photo albums, and framed photographs on loan from the Gordon Parks Foundation. The contract will be through “The Last Hummingbird Collective, LLC.” The exhibit will be on display for one calendar year starting July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work:
The purpose of the Agreement is to provide for the installation, maintenance, and removal of the Work by Lender at the Location.
The Work is comprised of the items as listed and described and/or depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
The Lender shall (i) deliver and install the Work, (ii) provide other post-installation services including but not limited to maintenance, cleaning, and repairs, and (iii) remove
the Work.
Lender further agrees to restore the Location to the condition prior to the Work’s installation.
Community Impact: The Fulton County community will be able to view artwork that has significant cultural and historical significance.
Department Recommendation: The library system recommends approval of this action.
Project Implications: There are no project implications.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues/concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no departmental issues/concerns.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.