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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 25, 2020.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - RFQ REVIEW & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff reviewed the format typically followed by this Panel of acting on consensus through collegial discussion for review of qualifications and proposals. Ms. Cathers reported that 145 qualified responses were submitted in response to the Public Safety Building public art request for qualifications. Panel members submitted individual scores in advance and discussed the top ranking submissions in order. It was noted that the Submittable online platform was used and was screen shared during the meeting for the Panel to see submissions throughout the discussion. Dr. Deupi encouraged Panelists to present artists for discussion that they felt strongly about, but fell outside of the top tier.
Mr. Mato made a motion recommending the following artists for Police and Fire to consider for the Public Safety Building public art project: Rosario Marquardt, Rob Ley, Norman Lee, Adam Kuby, Jephson Robb, Mark Reigelman, Matthew Mazzotta, Nick Ervnick, Resa Blatman, Jim Hirschfield, John K. Melvin, MIIM + JW. Ms. Miyar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
b. MURALS ON THE MILE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Members of the Economic Development department joined the meeting to present a project proposal for “Murals on the Mile.” Ms. Cathers introduced staff members: Julian Perez, director; Belkys Perez, assistant director; and Francesca Valdes, business development coordinator. Solanch Lopez, assistant to the city manager, was also on the call. Ms. Perez introduced Mr. Perez, who thanked the Panel for the opportunity to present this project. He stated that the project is an economic development initiative that is identified with several other projects to help businesses bring people to the downtown area and re-activate it.
OLD BUSINESS:
a.ART BASEL 2020 ARTIST & PROPOSAL
The Panel discussed the proposal presented on June 24th for ...
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