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Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 2, 2016.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES (DISCUSSION):
Alice Aycock
Ms. Cathers advised the Board that site preparation is scheduled to begin for the Alice Aycock sculptures the week of February 5th with completion of the installation scheduled for April 15th. Dr. Roth noted the announcement of the installation in the Miami Herald and City's ENews.
Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape
Ms. Cathers announced that the Arts Advisory Panel will meet on February 12th to review public art concept proposals for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape from artists Math Bass, Andy Cao, Blessing Hancock, and Sibylle Pasche. She noted that each artist will call in remotely to share their concepts with the panel and that project partner Earl Jackson with Cooper Robertson and public art consultants from Via Partnership will be present. Ms. Spain reminded the Board that there is approximately one million dollars in dedicated funds to be used toward public art and that the panel will have the option to recommend one or more artist(s) to move forward with a detailed proposal, including budget and timeline. Dr. Roth asked if the panel's recommendation will be forwarded to the Cultural Development Board in March, which Ms. Cathers confirmed.
Jean Ward Sculptures
Ms. Cathers advised the Board that additional costs of restoration and relocation of the four Jean Ward sculptures are significant and require an approving resolution by the City Commission. Funds from the Art Acquisition Fund will be recommended for this purpose and presented at the next City Commission meeting. Ms. Cathers provided a breakdown of the original proposal costs for the work along with the difference for the change in scope, noting that the original proposal is about a year old and does not include engineering and construction of the bases and lighting. Ms. Spain and Ms. Cathers gave further details stating the preferred height...
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