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Cultural Development Board meeting minutes of June 6, 2017.
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CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANTEE REQUESTS, UPDATES & REVIEWS:
Ms. Cathers stated that no modification requests have been received.
Board members and staff gave updates on cultural programs they’ve attended. Ms. Burgos reported that she attended the Miami Children’s Chorus, stating that attendance was great and Commissioner Lago was also in attendance and made a presentation to a volunteer; Mr. Perez commented favorably on the Denman Fink exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT:
Ms. Cathers presented dates for the Fall Cultural Grant schedule. The Board unanimously agreed on the following:
• Thursday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m.at the Coral Gables Youth Center - Cultural Grant Workshop
• Thursday, September 14th - Deadline for Cultural Grant Eligibility
• Friday, October 6th at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline for FY16-17 Final Report
• Friday, October 6th at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline for FY17-18 Cultural Grant Application
• Tuesday, November 7th at 8:00 a.m. - November CDB Meeting followed by FY16-17 Final Report Scoring at 9:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, December 05th at 8:00 a.m. - December CDB Meeting followed by FY17-18 Cultural Grant Applications Review & Scoring at 9:00 a.m.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES:
Miracle Mile
Ms. Cathers reported that the next Arts Advisory Panel meeting is scheduled for June 28th at 8:30 a.m. when they will review the next phase of the Artists’ design concepts. She provided an overview of the process and project to date and also stated that funds are being requested through a State grant to support the project. It was noted that once the Panel feels they’re ready, the proposals will be posted for public comment prior to going to this Board for a recommendation to the City Commission.
Temporary Public Art Exhibition Proposals
Board members received copies of two temporary public art exhibition proposals. Ms. Cathers asked the Board to first discuss general elements of temporary public art exhibitions prior to discussing the proposals specifically. She noted that at this time the proposals are broad and lack the detail necessary to make a recommendation and that the initial recommendation may come from the Arts Advisory Panel to this Board, who would then make a recommendation to the Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Dr. Roth stated a desire to establish a subcommittee to continue work on the fundraising concepts the Board previously discussed (for the purpose of providing supplemental funds to the grant program). The
Board agreed that the amount of work involved is great and requires creative people who love the arts and whose expertise is in fundraising.
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION UPDATE / CITY PROJECT UPDATES:
There were no additional items.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
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