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Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 21, 2022.
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[OLD BUSINESS:
a. 2022 ART BASEL - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to the meeting, Board members were advised that the Board’s previously recommended artists for 2022 Art Basel/Miami Art Week are unavailable. Staff reported that the Arts Advisory Panel discussed a revised list of artists who had been contacted and confirmed their availability to produce work within the available timeline for Art Basel. The Board was advised of the Arts Advisory Panel’s overwhelming recommendation to invite Janine Antoni as the City’s 2022 Art Basel artist, with George Sánchez-Calderón as an alternate.
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Mr. Rodriguez made a motion recommending Janine Antoni and George Sánchez-Calderón to submit proposals for consideration as the City’s 2022 Art Basel artist. Mr. Martinez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. JEAN WARD SCULPTURE COLLECTION - PRESENTATION
Prior to the meeting, Board members were provided with materials related to the City’s Jean Ward sculpture collection.
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Mr. Rodriguez made a motion recommending restoration and replacement of the Jean Ward sculptures at Ingraham Park. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES / REVIEW OF 2022-2023 PROCESS:
a. CULTURAL GRANT REVIEW & SCORING PROCESS - DISCUSSION
The Board deferred discussion regarding the overall process.
b. CULTURAL GRANTEE UPDATES
Dr. Roth asked Board members to report on cultural events they’ve attended. Dr. Roth said she attended the Mainly Mozart concert at the Sanctuary of the Arts and said it was great. She also attended the first concert of the Community Arts Program at the Congregational Church and will be attending future performances.
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c. CHANGE REQUESTS
There were no change requests.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
There were no Art in Public Places updates.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
Staff stated that the Cultural Development grant allocation recommendation will go to the City Commission next week. Staff reminded the Board that they previously nominated Dr. Roth or Ms. Burgos to speak on behalf of the Board and that the item has an 11:15 time certain.
Mr. Martinez made a motion recommending Mr. Corral to speak to the Commission on behalf of the Cultural Development Board regarding the Art Basel artist recommendation. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Dr. Roth asked that a timeline be established for the Art Basel program to ensure better lead times for projects moving forward. Board members agreed.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
The Board was notified of traffic changes on Minorca that may affect routes and parking for future Board meeting at the Police and Fire Headquarters.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
There were no further items from the Secretary.
Board members were reminded to complete financial forms that were sent from the City Clerk.
Recommended Action
Approval