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Cultural Development Board Meeting of February 04, 2020.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Suzy Breitner with the Dave and Mary Alper JCC was present to discuss a cultural grant change request.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Ms. Cathers stated that one of the partnership programs between the City and the Arts & Business Council is to offer scholarships for up to five organizations to attend the annual Miami Arts Marketing Partnership workshop series. The Board was asked for recommendations for this year’s scholarships. The Board discussed and agreed it should be a fair process; however, smaller organizations have limited resources and greater need. The Board was provided with a list of this year’s cultural grantees and their scores from the review and scoring meeting. The Board asked staff to request interest in the scholarship from grantees and confirm their commitment to attend all sessions. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Pantin to delegate scholarship selection to staff based on response, commitment to attend the full series, and whether the organization has previously received this scholarship. Dr. Alvarez-Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING LOCATION
Board members discussed the acoustics of the Perrin International Hall in the Museum where Board meeting currently take place. They commented on the positive aspects of the space; however, they also expressed how difficult it is to hear speakers and presentations. Board members asked for this to be addressed, and in the meantime, to move meetings back to the Historical Resources and Cultural Arts department. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Pantin to move Cultural Development Board meetings to the Historical Resources & Cultural Arts Department until such time as the acoustics can be improved in the Perrin Int...
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