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Cultural Development Board Meeting of September 30, 2020.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. AIPP WAIVER REQUEST, VILLA VALENCIA - THOMAS HOUSEAGO
Board members were provided with proposal materials for a waiver request by the Villa Valencia development project to commission and install artwork by Thomas Houseago on the project site. Staff reported that the Arts Advisory Panel reviewed the proposal and made a motion recommending approval to the Cultural Development Board with a requirement that the developer submit specific information regarding the alloy of the material and its treatment. Staff introduced Joanna Davila as representing the developer and Katia Rosenthal as the art consultant on the project.
Mr. Pantin made a motion recommending approval of the Art in Public Places waiver request by the Villa Valencia development project to commission and incorporate artwork by artist Thomas Houseago into the project as presented and as recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel with consideration to increase the scale of the artwork and height of the plinth. Dr. Alvarez-Perez seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
b. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION PROPOSAL - WILLIAM BARBOSA
Board members received a proposal request for a temporary exhibition of a sculpture by the artist William Barbosa.
Dr. Alvarez-Perez made a motion recommending approval of a temporary exhibition of the sculpture Untitled by William Barbosa contingent on neighbors being informed, safety concerns addressed, and that no art in public places funds are used. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. GRANTEE PROGRAMS
Ms. Cathers reported that many organizations have moved to virtual programming. The Board discussed having grant agreements this year reflect flexibility to approve changes depending on individual situations. Staff encouraged Board members to attend as many virtual programs as possible.
b. FINAL REPORTS
The Board continued their discussion of h...
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