City of Coral Gables - File #: 18-7614

• File #: 18-7614
• Version: 1
• Name: AiPP Gables Station 215 251 South Dixie Hancock donation
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 6/25/2018
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 7/10/2018
• Final action: 7/10/2018
• Enactment date: 7/10/2018
• Enactment #: 2018-177
• Title: A Resolution approving the concept and donation for a work of public art, by Blessing Hancock, in conjunction with the Gables Station mixed-use project, at 215 and 251 South Dixie Highway in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/10/2018	1	City Commission	adopted by Resolution Number	Pass

Title
A Resolution approving the concept and donation for a work of public art, by Blessing Hancock, in conjunction with the Gables Station mixed-use project, at 215 and 251 South Dixie Highway in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0)
Body
NP International with 251 South Dixie LLC (the “Developer”) is constructing a mixed-use project at 215 and 251 South Dixie Highway (the “Project”). The Developer has chosen the option of petitioning for a waiver of the Art in Public Places Fee requirement by commissioning and donating artwork within the project as specified in the Zoning Code, Article 3, Division 21.

The Developer selected Blessing Hancock (the “Artist”) to proceed with a concept design proposal for the artwork. Ms. Hancock was chosen for her previous experience working with area leaders to create unique pieces that speak to a particular community. Here, Ms. Hancock will be working with the local Bahamian community to develop a piece that exemplifies the rich history Bahamians share with the City. As further detailed in the enclosed submittal, her distinctive work applies interactive opportunities for all the senses.

The Developer is proposing donation of a commissioned sculptural piece as a companion to another artwork being recommend for the central public plaza of Gables Station. This companion piece is being proposed for installation on Coral Gables property between the Underline and the main entrance to Gables Station public plaza.

Blessing Hancock owns Skyrim Studio Inc. in Tucson, Arizona, which focuses on site specific sculpture. She utilizes her BFA in Sculpture and MLA in Landscape Architecture to create innovative work for public spaces. Ms. Hancock has extensive experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders; coordinating with...