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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of May 29, 2019.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION - CARLOS ALBERT
The Panel was provided with an application requesting the temporary exhibition of a single sculpture by Carlos Albert on private property that is in a prominent, accessible, and frequently used plaza at 2655 Le Jeune Road on the corner of Le Jeune Road and Valencia Avenue across from Publix.
A motion was made by Ms. Tschumy to recommend the temporary exhibition of a sculpture by Carlos Albert at the corner of 2655 Le Jeune Road for a period of up to thirteen months from November 2019 through December 2020. Mr. Roselione-Valadez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. ART BASEL 2019 - RAFAEL BARRIOS
Following up from the previous meeting, Dr. Damian reported going with staff to visit Rafael Barrios’ studio. Later, she said, staff provided a tour of the City with the artist, including meeting with the Mayor. The artist was asked to prepare a proposal for artwork to be exhibited during Miami Art Week/Art Basel.
A motion was made by Mr. Brito to recommend Rafael Barrios as the 2019 Miami Art Week/Art Basel artist. Mr. Kolasinski seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
c. JEAN WARD - SCULPTURE LOCATIONS
The Panel was advised of Coral Gables High School’s interest, through the Coral Gables Community Foundation, of installing public art as part of renovations at the school and on the property. Staff advised that information was forwarded to the Foundation about the three recently restored Jean Ward sculptures along with proposed locations. The Panel discussed the locations and agreed that locations in front of the school that are visible from Bird Road are the most desired. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Roselione-Valadez to recommend installation at Coral Gables High School of the three restored Jean Ward sculptures, further recommending that they be installed in a grouping visible fr...
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