2017-08-08 FAC Minutes
Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on August 8, 2017.
Members present: Susan Ackley Lorena Bracho-Mijares
Victor Bruce Neil Kodsi
Michael Stock
Members absent: Madeleine Haddocks Miryam Rojas
Also present: Angela Dorney, Interim Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
Alba De Abreu
Alberto Cavalieri
Carol Hoffman-Guzman
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
Ms. Ackley related that Councilman Meltz presented the Commission with a donation of
$100. It was also noted that Brockway Library sent a thank you letter to the
Commission for their Memorial Day donation.
At this time Alberto Cavalieri was introduced to the Commission. Mr. Cavalieri is a visual
artist who would like to put five six-foot sculptures on concrete platforms at the
Commission's newest art in public places location on 6th Avenue. Mr. Cavalieri showed
his proposal of solid cast-iron pieces; feels that four or five pieces would be visually
better than one large sculpture. The Village would need to provide the concrete pads.
Mr. Cavalieri would agree to a two-year loan. The Artist would need the Village to
provide transportation plus two staff. There was also a suggestion to install a bench at
the location for people to view the sculptures. Lighting would also be needed for the
pieces.
At this time Carol Hoffman-Guzman introduced herself to the Commission. She is
currently working with the MS Community Church to put on concerts focusing on South
Florida talent and would like to collaborate with the Commission in the future.
At this time the October artist invite was shown to the Commission for
comments/revision. It was noted that the work Mr. Cavalieri is exhibiting at the October
library exhibit will need a separate insurance rider from the Village. The current Village
insurance only covers up to $100,000.
Mr. Bruce said that in regards to Mr. Cavalieri's art in public places proposal, the sizes
of each proposed pedestal is needed, the Commission needs to see if there is electric
to pull from at this new location and increased insurance will be needed for the
sculptures.
F.A.C. mtg., 8/8/17, pg. 2 of 2
Another possible art in public places location is the small triangle area in front of St.
Marta's on Biscayne Boulevard.
Ms. Ackley said last year the Miami Shores Community Alliance gave a $5000 grant to
the Commission but there is no guarantee of a grant this coming year. Mr. Kodsi
suggested that Mr. Cavalieri exhibit his sculptures at both locations. Ms. Ackley would
like to have varied artists exhibit. Mr. Kodsi said if there is no lighting available, the
Commission should explore solar lighting. It was suggested having Mr. Cavalieri explore
solar lighting in the concrete slabs.
Mr. Kodsi made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2017, meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Stock and unanimously approved.
It was noted the Commission is out of money in the FY 2017 budget. Ms. Ackley said
she went before Council asking for an additional $2000. for a moonlight concert.
Council will vote on this in September. Ms. Ackley said if the $2000 is not approved,
the Commission cannot have the moonlight concert. On the other hand, if the $2000 is
approved, the Commission may need to postpone Gallery Night in order to have the
moonlight concert in January.
The Commission decided to revisit additional art in public places locations in
September.
Discussion turned to the recreation center's wall. The Commission previously discussed
having an environmental theme. Pedro Garcia is a potential artist who has done an
Everglades series. This will also be revisited in September.
Mr. Stock made a motion to approve a budget of $750 for the October library
exhibit, which includes the Egret ad and the artist invites. Motion seconded by
Mr. Kodsi and unanimously approved. Mr. Stock volunteered to provide sound for
the exhibit. Abbie Salt and Bob Bourne have also been confirmed for the exhibit.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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