Title
Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 3, 2017.
Body
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANTEE REQUESTS, UPDATES & REVIEWS:
Peter London Global Dance Company
Ms. Cathers reviewed Peter London Global Dance Company’s program description for their FY2016-2017 cultural grant and the organization’s request to modify the program. Board members were forwarded the grantee’s request prior to the Board meeting.
Ms. Burgos made a motion to modify the program from three performances to the two performances that have already taken place. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Opera Atelier
Ms. Cathers advised the Board of the new performance date scheduled for Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m. at Steinway Piano Gallery with the lecture tentatively scheduled for November 30th at Steinway Piano Gallery.
UM, Department of Arts & Sciences
Ms. Cathers reported that UM has stated that they are proceeding with their proposed programming as presented and have not requested any modifications.
Final Reports
Board members were encouraged to login to the grant portal and check their passwords. Dr. Roth requested that staff forward login instructions to all Board members. The Board was reminded that the next Board meeting on November 7th will also be the Final Report review and scoring meeting.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT FY2017-2018:
Board members were informed that thirty-eight (38) organizations are currently working on grant applications. Board members were asked to plan on the Cultural Grant review and scoring meeting on December 5th lasting until about 1 p.m.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES:
Art Basel Proposal
Ms. Cathers stated that the department has started receiving RSVPs for the Art Basel VIP reception the City applied for to honor a public exhibition by Master artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. In addition to the reception, she said, the City is sponsoring the Lowe Art Museum’s Bubbles & Brunch and is assisting with transportation for attendees back to...
Click here for full text