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Cultural Development Board Meeting of January 07, 2020.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE & NEW BUSINESS:
a. ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL - FY2018-2019 FINAL REPORT & FY2019-2020 PROPOSAL
Ms. Bruney greeted the Board and referenced the Arts & Business Council’s Final Report provided to the Board. She gave a comprehensive overview of the programs presented in partnership with the City to Cultural Development Grantees and reported that over 1.7 million impressions on social media using the #coralgablesarts campaign. Ms. Bruney added that every Thursday is focused on Coral Gables cultural events. She reported 18 arts organizations with programs in Coral Gables attended the Miami Arts Marketing Project (MAMP) workshops with 4 receiving Coral Gables scholarships. This year, she said, that number will expand to 5. In addition, there will be a legal workshop in Coral Gables and the annual Breakfast with the Arts focusing on business, arts, and hospitality partnerships.
b. THE INNOVATION COUNCIL
Ms. Rangel introduced herself, gave an overview of The Innovation Council, and presented the Board with The Innovation Council Strategic and Operational Plan. She gave a description of innovation hubs around the country and the goal of the Council to attract people and businesses to Coral Gables. She stated the support of the IT department and Sister City program. Ms. Rangel discussed the value of innovation as it relates to cultural initiatives, including the Sister City program.
CULTURAL GRANTS - REQUESTS, UPDATES, REVIEWS:
a. FY2020-2021 UPDATES: PROCESS, SCORING, TIMELINE
Due to the time needed to thoroughly discuss grant updates, Dr. Roth recommended setting a separate meeting dedicated to this item. She asked Board members to meet with their Commissioner or appointing official and ask what they want in terms of the cultural grant, how to address new applicants, and matters related to the existing timeline.
Dr. Alvarez-Perez made a motion appointing Mr. Pantin to appear be...
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