2018-04-10 FAC Minutes
Revised
Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on April 10, 2018.
Members present: Susan Ackley David Baker
Victor Bruce Madeleine Haddocks
Michael Stock
Members absent: Lorena Bracho-Mijares Miryam Rojas
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
Mr. Stock made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2018 meeting.
Motion seconded by Ms. Haddocks and unanimously approved.
It was related that there is $1,242 remaining in the Commission's budget.
Commission members noted there was a good turnout at the recent spring concert. It
was noted that there was no singing, only music from the band.
In regards to the Council artist reception Ms. Ackley noted that the program did not flow
smoothly but said that The Bourne Team and Garden Title were thrilled with the plaques
presented to them. Ms. Ackley suggested that this artist reception become an annual
event.
In regards to the upcoming short play presentation more electronic postings are
needed. It was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce could provide an eblast for
the event for an additional $125. Mr. Baker made a motion to approve $125 for a
Chamber eblast. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved.
Commission members finalized plans for the event.
Discussion turned to the art in public places location on NE 6th Avenue, with Alberto
Cavalieri's sculpture garden. Mr. Bruce offered to coordinate with the artist to determine
location and placement for concrete pads needed for each sculpture. Cost estimates of
the concrete pads are also needed.
Discussion turned to art in public places site in front of St. Martha's church on Biscayne
Boulevard. Ms. Ackley noted that finance director Holly Hugdahl is friends with
renowned sculptor John Henry. Ms. Ackley volunteered to present a proposal to John
Henry. Ms. Dorney cautioned that the Commission's budget may be used entirely for
the NE 6 Avenue site and with no funds left for the St. Martha location. Mr. Stock
made a motion to pursue John Henry for art in public places. Motion seconded
by Ms. Haddocks and unanimously approved. Mr. Bruce said that another survey
may be needed for this location.
F.A.C. mtg., 4/1018, pg. 2 of 2
Discussion turned to wrapping utility boxes. It was related there are 6-8 utility boxes in
Miami Shores. Ms. Ackley said that artist Pedro Rubio could wrap the boxes. A cost
estimate from Mr. Rubio is needed.
It was noted that moving the mural located at Village Hall would be risky without
breaking it. It was suggested painting a new mural on the existing wall.
Discussion turned to the Miami Shores Community Alliance grant request. A
suggestion was made to request funding for the concerts instead of art in public places
and to use the Commission's budget for art in public places. Mr. Baker offered to work
with Ms. Ackley on the grant request. Mr. Stock made a motion for the Commission
to apply for a MSCA grant for FY 2019 for three spring concerts with Ms. Ackley
and Mr. Baker working together for the grant proposal. Motion seconded by Ms.
Haddocks and unanimously approved.
Marketing for FY 2019 Commission events was discussed with a suggestion for
uniformity in Egret ad sizes. Six, eight and nine unit ads were considered but was
discussion was tabled.
Suggestions for FY 2019 include (3) concerts, (2) artist receptions, (1) Friday night live
event, an Art Basel tour and the mural wall at Village Hall.
Mr. Stock noted that Giselle Kovac at Miami Theatre Center is interested in having
Commission events at their location. Ms. Ackley would like to continue having concerts
on Village property. Ms. Haddocks thought it was a good idea to have dramatic events
at Miami Theatre Center.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.