City of Coral Gables

File #: 20-1544    Version: 1 Name: AAP minutes 06.24.2020
Type: Minutes Status: Noted and Filed
File created: 7/28/2020 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 8/25/2020 Final action: 8/25/2020
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 24, 2020.
Attachments: 1. 06.24.2020 MinutesforCC08.25.2020, 2. AAP Meeting June 24 2020 DRAFT

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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 24, 2020.

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NEW BUSINESS:

a.   AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - JEAN MICHEL OTHONIEL

Panel members were provided with proposal materials in advance for a waiver request to commission and install artwork by artist Jean Michel Othoniel at The Plaza development project. Mr. Carlos Beckmann introduced himself as representing the developer and gave a brief overview of the site and location of the proposed artwork. This is the first time the proposal is being presented to the Panel and it was noted that the artist has been pre-qualified.

 

b. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, JAGUAR LAND ROVER - FABIO VIALE

Panel members were provided with proposal materials in advance for a waiver request to commission and install artwork by artist Fabio Viale at the Jaguar Land Rover development. Mr. Mario Garcia-Serra introduced himself as the attorney representing the developer for the project and introduced Art Murphy, also representing the developer. This is the first time the proposal is being presented to the Panel and it was noted that the artist has been pre-qualified.

 

c. PRE-QUALIFIED ARTIST REQUESTS - MICHAEL KALISH

The Panel received pre-qualification materials for artist Michael Kalish. Panel members reviewed the materials prior to the meeting and agreed that the artist presented meets the criteria. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:

 

Mr. Mato made a motion to accept Michel Kalish as a pre-qualified artist. Ms. Miyar seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

 

d. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING - MICHAEL KALISH

Panel members were provided with proposal materials in advance for a waiver request to commission and install artwork by artist Michael Kalish at the Sunrise Senior Living development. Mr. Kalish introduced himself as the artist and Mr. David Austin introduced himself as representing the developer for the project. This is the first time the proposal is being presented to the Panel.

 

e. ART BASEL 2020 ARTIST & PROPOSAL

Dr. Deupi welcomed Lance Fung of Fung Collaboratives and artist Kiki Smith. She stated that the Panel reviewed the proposal materials in advance. Mr. Fung shared a PowerPoint as he talked through the proposed concept.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

a.   AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - MICHELE OKA DONER

Carlos Beckmann introduced himself as representing The Plaza development project and thanked the Panel for allowing him to respond to the comments from the previous Panel meeting. He shared a PowerPoint to review the project and the proposed revisions. Mr. Beckmann stated that together with the artist, they reviewed the overall area with an emphasis on the original inspiration of creating a gathering space and one where the artwork would have a stronger impact.

 

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:

This item was deferred.

 

CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:

There were no City Commission items.

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

There were no further discussion items.

 

ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:

There were no items from the secretary.