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A Resolution of the City Commission approving concept proposals from artists Janine Antoni and George Sánchez-Calderón for a temporary public art exhibition extending through winter, 2023, and to submit an event application to Art Basel. (unanimously recommended by Development Board approval/denial vote: 5 to 0).
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The Cultural Development Board historically has recommended City participation in Miami’s Art Week and, more specifically, an affiliation with Art Basel.
Since 2016, the City has received recognition support from Art Basel for an annual temporary exhibition. The recognition of Art Basel encourages the City to maintain quality programming that invites residents and visitors to experience all the arts within the City Beautiful.
City staff worked closely with the Arts Advisory Panel and compiled a list of artists who fit the City’s artist criteria along with the profile of artists affiliated with Art Basel and their represented galleries. After thoughtful consideration, the Arts Advisory Panel ardently recommended artist Janine Antoni, who responded with her availability to present a proposal and complete installation within the pre-determined timeline. As an alternate, the Panel recommended artist George Sánchez-Calderón.
The Panel further recommended creation of site-specific new work that could be further considered for permanent acquisition. The Cultural Development Board was presented with the recommendation of the Arts Advisory Panel and voted unanimously to request proposals from both artists.
Continuing the established relationship with Art Basel, the City proposes to submit an Art Basel VIP event application to celebrate the exhibition.
Funding for the proposal phase is being requested through the Art Fund. Funding for the exhibition and related expenses will be brought to the City Commission as a separate resolution.
The Arts Advisory Panel voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend support of a public exhibition by Janine Antoni, wi...
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