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Cultural Development Board Meeting of August 4, 2022.
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OLD BUSINESS:
a. 2022 ART BASEL - ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to the meeting, Board members were provided with proposals by artists Janine Antoni and George Sanchez-Calderon for a public art exhibition and application to Art Basel related to Miami Art Week and for a three-month exhibition.
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Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion to not recommend either Janine Antoni or George Sanchez-Calderon’s proposals as presented. Mr. Rodiriguez seconded the motion, which passed with the following vote: 5/yes, 1/nay.
Mr. Rodriguez made a motion to not accept the recommendation of the Arts Advisory Panel to acquire both artworks by Janine Antoni. Mr. Valdes-Fauli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Board members discussed the possibility of celebrating recent work installed by private developers, such as the newly installed Tony Cragg piece at The Plaza. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
Mr. Martinez made a motion recommending celebration of the recently installed Tony Cragg artwork as this year’s Art Basel project. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES / REVIEW OF 2022-2023 PROCESS:
a. CULTURAL GRANT REVIEW & SCORING PROCESS - DISCUSSION
Dr. Roth gave a brief report of her discussion with Commissioner Menendez regarding participation of schools in the grant process. She referenced the lack of advertising that schools submit to the general public. A recommendation, Dr. Roth said, may be to require posting of (grant funded) events on social media platforms beyond (an organization’s site), such as using Eventbrite or other platforms that reaches a broader audience. Mr. Rodriguez encouraged Board members to speak directly to their appointing official. He said he did not feel the need to recommend expanding the requirements. Ms. Cathers stated that the Commission asked staff to respond to the (current guidelines) regarding schools a...
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