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Cultural Development Board meeting of May 24, 2022.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. ART BASEL - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS*
Prior to the meeting, Board members received an update regarding their previous recommendation for 2022 Art Basel/Miami Art Week. The Board’s recommendation to celebrate permanent and temporary artwork on Miracle Mile was made based on the availability of works on loan that are no longer viable. Ms. Cathers reported that the Arts Advisory Panel discussed a list of artists who could potentially create work within the timeline and budget. After discussion, the Panel made a recommendation to the Board, she said, to reach out to the following artists for their availability in order of the Panel’s preference: Wangechi Mutu, Mark Handforth, and Jeffrey Gibson.
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Mr. Rodriguez made a motion accepting the recommendation of the Arts Advisory Panel and further recommending approval of artists Wangechi Mutu, Mark Handforth, and Jeffrey Gibson, based on their availability, for 2022 Art Week/Art Basel. Mr. Valdes-Fauli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
*Following this meeting, staff was advised that the recommended artists are not available this year.
b. MOBILITY HUB - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff updated Board members on the discussions of the Arts Advisory Panel regarding the Mobility Hub. It was reported that the Panel is recommending a curated call for proposals from a select number of artists and that the Panel is discussing which artists they feel are best suited for the opportunity.
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CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES:
a. CULTURAL GRANT REVIEW & SCORING PROCESS - DISCUSSION
The Board reviewed the process that will take place later in the meeting to review and score the Cultural Grant applications. Ms. Cathers noted that most of the applicants are expected to have a representative from the organization available to answer questions, with most of the attendees appearing on Zoom.
b. CHANGE REQUESTS
The Board was presented with a summary sheet ou...
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