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Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 6, 2019.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES
a. ILLUMINATE CORAL GABLES
Ms. Cathers introduced Patrick O’Connell and Venny Torre, representing the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Coral Gables Business Improvement District, who previously addressed the Board to discuss the idea of presenting a light festival in Coral Gables. She stated that they have since involved other partners to develop a new organization called Illuminate Coral Gables.
A motion of support for Illuminate Coral Gables was made by Ms. Horwitz. Mr. Martinez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. THE SANCTUARY OF THE ARTS
Ms. Cathers introduced Olga Granda to discuss another new cultural project. Ms. Granda shared with the Board plans to use the Christian Science Church across the street from City Hall as a new cultural institution under the name “The Sanctuary of the Arts.” The organization, she said, is leasing approximately 80% of the property for an artist led public performing arts institution that focuses on multi-disciplinary and dynamic work that heals and empowers. She continued, saying the project will emphasize joy and accessibility and will grow alongside resident artists.
CULTURAL GRANT ITEMS
a. CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES
Ms. Cathers reported on structural changes to the application to modify questions from narrative answers to clearly stated goals, objective and actions. She stated that the guidelines currently have an eligibility requirement that organizations need to be legally incorporated in the State of Florida for two years prior to the application deadline. Ms. Cathers said a request was made to expand this requirement to include organizations legally incorporated in other states. The idea, she said, is to allow organizations more flexibility to work with non-profit organizations from out-of-state.
A motion was made by Mr. Pantin to modify the current Cultural Grant eligibility to allow legally incorporated not...
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