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Cultural Development Board Meeting of May 16, 2023.
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NEW BUSINESS - CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES & CHANGE REQUESTS
Board members were advised of updates and change requests from the Lowe Art Museum; the Dave and Mary Alper JCC; Coral Gables Congregational Church, Community Arts Program; Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library; and The Opera Atelier. Requests addressed updates to performers and date changes due to venue conflicts.
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Mr. Rodriguez made a motion accepting updates from the Lowe Art Museum and approving the requested changes for the Dave and Mary Alper JCC; Coral Gables Congregational Church, Community Arts Program; Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library; and the Opera Atelier. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. CULTURAL GRANT REVIEW PROCESS
Ms. Cathers provided an overview of the on-line Cultural Grant review and scoring process, reviewing how to access the portal and enter evaluations. Dr. Roth remarked on the benefits of using the matrix provided by staff to ensure consistent and fair scoring.
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NEW BUSINESS - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES:
a. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CAMPUS ART MASTER PLAN - PRESENTATION
Board members received the University of Miami Public Sculpture Program 2022 report and updated Campus Art Master Plan in response to the requirement for exemption from Art in Public Places fees. Alicia Corral, UM Director of Development Regulations attended in person; and Dr. Jill Deupi, Director of the Lowe Art Museum was present via Zoom. They introduced themselves and provided an overview of the report including new artwork installations, de-installations, conservation and maintenance updates.
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Mr. Pantin made a motion recommending approval of the University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan report as presented. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION - LEONORA CARRINGTON
Board members received a proposal from The Plaza property owner r...
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