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Coral Gables Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 23, 2018.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. DEVELOPER AIPP PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR GABLES STATION - ARTURO BERNED:
Ms. Cathers introduced the project and the developer’s request for a third artwork as part of the waiver request of the Art in Public Places fee. The developer, she said, is proposing the acquisition and siting of artwork by the artist, Arturo Berned, who was previously approved as a pre-qualified artist by the Panel. The Panel was provided with an updated proposal packet to reference during the presentation.
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Mr. Brito made a motion recommending approval of the waiver request to incorporate artwork as presented by artist Arturo Berned into the Gables Station development project, further recommending the artwork in corten steel and at the largest size proposed. Mr. Roselione-Valadez seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.
b. TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL: 100 MIRACLE MILE
The Panel reviewed a proposal from the property owners at 100 Miracle Mile to install artwork on site by Jorge Blanco on a temporary basis. Ms. Perez left the meeting prior to the item being discussed.
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Mr. Brito made a motion to defer a decision regarding exhibition of Jorge Blanco’s artwork pending further guidance as to whether the proposal is code compliant and if so, that a suitable duration on site is agreed to. Mr. Valadez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
c. PRE-QUALIFIED ARTIST REQUEST: NOUR KURI
The Panel reviewed an artist pre-qualification request for Nour Kuri. Ms. Cathers read aloud the Art in Public Places Program Guidelines review criteria for acceptance of artists to the pre-qualification list. The Panel discussed briefly and the following motion was made:
Ms. Tschumy made a motion to include Nour Kuri as a pre-qualified artist. Mr. Valadez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
d. PRE-QUALIFIED ARTIST REQUEST: ALBERTO BLANCO
Dr. Damian introduced the pre-qualification request for...
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