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Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of June 8, 2022.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. JEAN WARD SCULPTURE COLLECTION - PRESENTATION
Prior to the meeting, Panel members received background about the City’s Jean Ward sculpture collection. Staff presented a PowerPoint with an overview and images of the sculptures from when they were acquired as donations, and in their current condition. Staff stated that a recommendation is requested for how to proceed with the collection overall.
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Mr. Roselione-Valadez made a motion recommending replacing the Jean Ward sculptures at Ingraham Park with the restored sculptures currently in storage and storing the removed sculptures. Ms. Miyar seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. MOBLITY HUB - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
This item was deferred
c. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
This item was deferred with Ms. Hernandez asking that Panel members go through the first twenty names on the pre-qualifies artist list prior to the next meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS:
a. ART BASEL - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
Panel members were informed that none of the previously proposed artists can complete a commission (for the City) in time for Art Basel this year. Staff requested a recommendation from the Panel to further research a revised list of artists with the elimination of any that the Panel is not interested in pursuing.
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Ms. Miyar made a motion to hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Incer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
Staff reported that restoration of several public artworks in the City’s collection has started and is progressing.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
There were no City Commission items.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
There were no further discussion items
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
Panel members were reminded to complete the forms that were forwarded to them by the City Clerk’s office.