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Cultural Development Board Meeting of May 3, 2016.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES (DISCUSSION):
Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape
Ms. Cathers advised Board members of the Arts Advisory Panel meeting of April 22, reporting that the Panel did not feel Cao + Perrot's follow-up proposal met the intent of the project with the Panel recommending to proceed with a new list of artists to consider. The Board expressed their support of the Panel's process and decision. Staff has asked Panel members to forward artist recommendations and the Panel will meet again on June 30.
Alice Aycock
Board members were given an update on the April 13 visit with Alice Aycock. Ms. Aycock was pleased with the progress of the work on-site and of the artwork's fabrication taking place in Fort Lauderdale. Ms. Cathers informed the Board that staff was able to observe the fabrication in process on April 19 and took photographs, which were shared with the Board. A new deadline for the sculpture's installation is set for mid-June.
Jean Ward Sculptures
The Board was informed that the Jean Ward sculptures at the library and the one in Pittman Park have been removed for restoration.
Vessel
Ms. Cathers stated that the pouring of the base for the donated sculpture Vessel is scheduled for this week at Cartagena Plaza.
Spinnaker
The Board was advised of the completion of the Spinnaker installation and provided information for the dedication taking place on May 9th at 4:00 p.m. at Red Road and Lugo Avenue.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
Cultural Grantee Requests, Updates, & Reviews
1. Cuban Classical Ballet
Ms. Cathers advised the Board that their recommendation for the Cuban Classical Ballet to return of FY2014-2015 cultural grant funds is being put on the agenda of the next City Commission meeting, May 24th.
Mr. Perez made a motion that Ms. Burgos attend and speak on behalf of the Cultural Development Board regarding the Board's recommendation...
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