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Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 2, 2018.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. CORAL GABLES ART CINEMA, EXPANSION
Brenda Moe introduced herself to the Board and stated that she is the administrative director of the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Ms. Moe gave a brief history of her involvement in the establishment of the Art Cinema under the leadership of Steven Krams. Marlin Ebbert accompanied her and introduced herself as a Coral Gables resident and vice-chair of the Art Cinema’s Board.
Dr. Alvarez-Perez made a motion recommending expansion of the Coral Gables Art Cinema into the requested space; that the City continue to offer rent subsidy, provide City funding toward capital costs (up to $350,000), and offer a percentage of time for use of the space by outside organizations for cultural programing. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. PUBLIC ART DONATION - CIFO COLLECTION, FREDY ALZATE GOMEZ
The Board was advised of a sculpture donation proposal from the CIFO Foundation and provided with information about the artist Fredy Alzate Gomez and the artwork “Vacuus”. Staff described the artwork as a composition of unique pieces that are castings of gold mine shafts, constructed in fiberglass and painted. It was explained that the pieces are light-weight and permanent installation would require attaching the pieces together and installing the work-as-a-whole on a permanent foundation.
Dr. Alvarez-Perez made a motion thanking CIFO Foundation for offering the donation of artwork by Fredy Alzate Gomez and would love to consider another donation as this piece would be difficult for maintenance, safety, and location considerations. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
c. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE - AMENDMENT
The Board received proposed amendments to the Art in Public Places ordinance. Staff reviewed the updates, noting the primary modification is for art in public places fee waiver requests by private developers ...
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