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A Resolution by the Arts Advisory Panel, strongly supporting the selection process, selected artist, and public artwork Passion/Passiflora Incarnation at its current location on Segovia Street at Coral Way and Biltmore Way. (Unanimously voted on by the Arts Advisory Panel, by a vote of: 6 to 0)
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The City Commission adopted by Resolution an Arts Advisory Panel for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the selection, creation, and acceptance of works of art for the City of Coral Gables.
The Arts Advisory Panel members are professionals in the visual arts and currently represent three fine art museums, two prominent higher education institutions, and professional artistry.
Aware of the dialogue surrounding the selection process and suitability of the public art installed on Segovia Street at Biltmore Way and Coral Way, the Panel felt compelled to share their unanimous professional opinion with the City Commission.
The Arts Advisory Panel on November 2, 2016, made the following motion supporting the public artwork Passion/Passiflora Incarnation at its current location on Segovia Street at Coral Way:
Ms. Tschumy made a motion expressing the Arts Advisory Panel's strong support of the appointed Segovia Circle Artwork Judging Panel, the selection process that was followed, and the ultimate selection of the Alice Aycock artwork Passion/Passiflora Incarnation and installation; further recommending that the City Commission keep the artworks at their installed locations within the Segovia Street traffic circles. Dr. Deupi seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.