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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 26, 2021.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. AIPP PROPOSED DONATION - JULIO LARRAZ
Panel members were provided with a donation proposal submitted by the Julio Larraz Foundation. Ms. Cathers reported on the Coral Gables Museum retrospective of the artist’s work for Art Basel 2021 and noted that they have been working on the exhibition for the past two years. She continued, saying the Museum expressed an interest to include sculpture as part of the exhibition. Subsequently, the foundation approached the City with a proposal to pay for fabrication and installation of an artwork, with a donation of the artist’s design and time. Ms. Cathers displayed artist renderings of proposed sculptures, including estimates for the cost of foundry work. Staff noted that additional expenses would be required for engineering, foundation construction, and installation. The Panel was advised that per the City’s donation policy, the Cultural Development Board (CDB) received the initial proposal letter and made a request for the Arts Advisory Panel (AAP) to review and assist with recommendation(s).
A motion was made by Mr. Kolasiński recommending not to endorse the proposal at this time and, instead, consider a subsequent proposal that is responsive to the comments stated and reviewed according to the standard criteria of the Art in Public Places program. Mr. Guerrier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. FIRE STATION 4, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) OPPORTUNITY
Panel members were provided with preliminary drawings for the design of Fire Station 4, to be located on Sunset Drive. Staff reported that early design meetings were attended by department staff, who advised the architect and project team of the intent to include public art within the project.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
Ms. Cathers reported that The Plaza is interested in proposing a fourth artwork on site to complete their Art in Public Places requirement.
The Panel was informed that the public art condition assessment will be discussed at the next meeting.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
There were no City Commission items.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
There were no discussion items.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
Panel members were advised that starting June 14, City Board and Panel members must appear in person to count as being present and available to vote.