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Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 7, 2020.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - MICHELE OKA DONER
The Board received proposal materials in advance for a request to commission artwork by Michele Oka Doner for placement within The Plaza development project in partial fulfillment of the Art in Public Places
requirement.
Dr. Alvarez-Perez made a motion recommending approval of the Art in Public Places waiver request by The Plaza development project to incorporate artwork by artist Michele Oka Doner into The Plaza plans as presented on the condition of positive environmental testing results that ensure safe physical interaction with the surface of the artwork and as recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
b. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, THE PLAZA - ARTS BUILDING RESTORATION
This item was deferred.
c. MURALS ON THE MILE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This item was deferred.
d. ART BASEL 2020
The Board was provided with information about the background and work of artist Kiki Smith along with a proposal to consider her for this year’s temporary public art exhibition, also in support of Art Basel and of Illuminate Coral Gables. Lance Fung of Fung Collaboratives shared a PowerPoint as he talked through the proposed concept. Patrick O’Connell and Venny Torre also attended in support of Illuminate Coral Gables.
A motion was made by Mr. Pantin to recommend Kiki Smith as the 2020 temporary public art exhibition artist and the proposed project as presented, including application to Art Basel as an official event and in support of Illuminate Coral Gables with the understanding that the project be moved to the following year(s) if the social situation is not optimal to proceed. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
e. ARTS ADVISORY PANEL MEMBER NOMINATIONS
The Board briefly discussed the nominations that were presented and decided not to pursue them. Staff clarified the current requirement to have 4 members with their primary residence in Coral Gables.
f. CHAIR & VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS
Dr. Roth was nominated to continue in her role as Chair and Ms. Burgos was nominated for the position of Vice-Chair. With enthusiasm, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Mr. Pantin to appoint Dr. Roth as Chair and Ms. Burgos as Vice-Chair for the remainder of the term. Dr. Alvarez-Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. GRANTEE PROGRAMS
Board members were advised that the Cultural Grant recommendations for FY20-21 will be presented to the City Commission on July 14th. After a brief discussion, the Board-as-a-Whole approved Dr. Alvarez-Perez to speak on behalf of the Board for this item at the City Commission meeting.
b. FINAL REPORTS
This item was deferred.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
The Board was provided with a status of current and upcoming Art in Public places projects of the City and Private Developers. It was reported that the Arts Advisory Panel recommended twelve artists to move forward in the process for consideration of interviewing with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and City staff. Mr.Pantin will continue to serve on the selection Panel as the Board’s appointed representative.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
Staff reported that the Board’s items including the proposed amendment to the Cultural Development Board resolution, Cultural Grant recommendations, the Art in Public Places waiver request for The Plaza, and the recommendation of the Kiki Smith artwork would be included on the Tuesday, July 14th Commission agenda along with proposed artwork locations for the Hank Willis Thomas sculptural benches. The Board was also informed of the first budget workshop taking place on Wednesday, July 15th.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Board-as-a-Whole agreed to move the monthly meeting time to 8:30 a.m.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
There were no additional items from the secretary.