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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of February 27, 2019.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. ART BASEL, 2019
Ms. Cathers informed the Panel that Vice-Mayor Lago has requested the City to commission Teresita Fernandez for a permanent, significant artwork using the remaining funds allocated from the Miracle Mile Streetscape and for the 2019 Art Basel City exhibition. The Panel was advised that the Commission approved moving the remaining Miracle Mile public art funds to the Art Acquisition fund for greater commissioning flexibility. Dr. Damian noted that Ms. Fernandez is this year’s PAMM artist and Ms. Spain responded that staff reached out to PAMM, which seemed receptive to the City’s intention of working with Ms. Fernandez. A draft proposal invitation to the artist was provided to the Panel.
A motion was made by Mr. Brito to recommend extending an invitation to Teresita Fernandez to develop a proposal for a permanent public artwork not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00), including a 2019 Art Basel component. Mr. Kolasinski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. DONATION PROPOSAL - JOHN HENRY
Ms. Cathers reported that the estate of Kirk Landon has approached the City through the Coral Gables Community Foundation with a proposed donation of the sculpture Quark by John Henry, currently installed at the Orlando Museum of Art. She advised the Panel that staff is currently verifying the provenance of the artwork. It was noted that the artwork was installed at the Orlando site in 2013 by the artist. The Landon estate has said the artist gifted the sculpture to the artist in an exchange. Staff has requested documentation from the estate and if acquired, the City would like to work with the artist regarding the movement, restoration, and re-installation.
A motion was made by Dr. Deupi to allow Dr. Damian to reach out to the artist on behalf of the City and Arts Advisory Panel. Mr. Roselione-Valadez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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