City of Coral Gables

File #: 24-7945    Version: 1 Name: AiPP_Eduardo Kobra
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 8/27/2024 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 10/22/2024 Final action: 10/22/2024
Enactment date: 10/22/2024 Enactment #: 2024-254
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission approving the exhibition of a mural by artist Eduardo Kobra on private property at The Plaza, 2950 Coconut Grove Dr. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
Attachments: 1. Commission Cover10.22.2024 AiPP The Plaza_Kobra, 2. Commission Cover10.22.2024 AiPP The Plaza_Kobra, 3. R-Draft-AiPP The Plaza-Kobra, 4. R-Draft-AiPP The Plaza-Kobra, 5. Edourdo Kobra - Exhibition Proposa

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A Resolution of the City Commission approving the exhibition of a mural by artist Eduardo Kobra on private property at The Plaza, 2950 Coconut Grove Dr. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 7 to 0; unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).

 

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The city received a proposal to exhibit a mural by artist Eduardo Kobra on private property from the property developers of The Plaza.

 

The request is for approval of installation on property that is in a prominent, accessible area adjacent to, and east of, the Lowes Hotel entrance at 2950 Coconut Grove Drive.

 

The artwork is a painted mural representing iconic singers similar in style and scale to other works by the artist.

 

Funding for the artwork, exhibition, installation, permits, related fees, and de-installation are provided through private funds of the requestor.

 

The Arts Advisory Panel voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval to the Cultural Development Board at their meeting on October 2, 2024. 

 

The Cultural Development Board voted (7-0) to recommend approval to the City Commission at their meeting on October 15, 2024.  

 

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