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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-21-0023 BackupHampton Art Lovers / Historic Ward Rooming House S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA Program Proposal and Proposed Budget 2021-2122 About Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) Hampton Art Lovers' mission is to accentuate the inspirational unifying and enriching aspects of African -American Fine Art in new and old 1 I I settings. We are passionate supporters of Hampton University's longstanding commitment to African -American art, the Hampton HAMPTON ART LOVERS University Museum Collection, and the International Review of African American (Published by the University since 1976). Hampton Art Lovers honors the heart and soul of African -American fine artists and make their work discoverable by anyone who loves art Hampton Art Lovers believes that understanding culture increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in a knowledge economy where demonetization is rampant It is a world in which technology can render previously expensive and/or inaccessible products and services much cheaper -or even free. Intense, experiential learning is the currency of the knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally. Hampton Art Lovers believe that through culture and education we can improve our communities and communities all over the world. Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery Since 2018, Hampton Art Lovers has been the proud operators of the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, owned by the S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA and the centerpiece of the Historic Overtown Culture Entertainment District Master Plan. Built in the era of Overtown's historic heyday, when it was known as "Colored Town," the Ward Rooming House stands as a tribute to the history of the oldest historic black community in the City of Miami. Its location on NW 9th Street integrated it into the epicenter of Overtown's social life and business district. As one of the few remaining buildings of its time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes significant for the larger role it serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's black community. The future of the Ward Rooming House looks promising because it is included in current Overtown preservation efforts for community development and rehabilitation. HAL/CRA Partnership Our partnership began fully in November 2018, with our Elizabeth Catlett show at the Ward and the Ernie Barnes Show at the OPAC (Art Basel 2018). We then extended the partnership through Black History Month. Based on the successes that followed, we mutually decided that a year long partnership was sustainable. Today, we are thankful for your investment in HAL to provide culture and programming at the Ward Rooming House. Our capacity has grown and we've shown results, we used your dollars wisely. We have been covered numerous times by the Miami Herald, Miami Times and National Media. We've hosted national personalities like Author and Professor Michael Eric Dyson and the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha and Chairman of the the Council of Presidents of the National Pan -Hellenic Council, Dr. Everett Ward. Our exhibitions included the HAL curated show of the private art collection of Maya Angelou. Our programming engages many facets of our community. We've created strategic partnerships with community based organizations and corporate partnerships showcasing the Ward Rooming House Gallery as place that all are welcome. Hampton Art Lovers www.hamptonartlovers.com engages the community through the arts, we are a traditional gallery but we also make the effort to develop shows purely for exhibition. We have a public and a private mission which makes our relationship with the CRA the quintessential public/private partnership. So many people have visited the gallery and by doing so are reintroduced to Overtown, and its resurgent development led by your agency. These partnerships helped to stretch your investments. We've produced six shows plus our Art Basel Fair (Point Comfort). Although our grant last year only required four shows, we wanted to do more and we did so within budget. COVID PANDEMIC - Suspension of Programming COVID affected the lives of the entire global community. Hampton Art Lovers suspended operation in March until July. We opened up a show in July, but we held no events and it was by appointment only. We followed all the relevant federal, state and local COVID and CDC Guidelines. We even partnered with Johnson & Johnson to promote clinical trial participation for vaccine research. Because of COVID we are requesting that we carry over our remaining budget into the fiscal year 2021-2022, thus increasing our $125,000 grant for 21-22 by the carry-over amount. Our goal is to use the carryover amount for the full return of Point Comfort Art Fair. Point Comfort Art Fair (2019) Hampton Art Lovers Present a curated panoramic experience at Miami Art Week/Art Basel/Soul Basel at the Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown. The experience is named "Point Comfort", after the place in Virginia where the first Africans came ashore in America. Point Comfort showcased the works of contemporary and appreciated artists such as Ernie Barnes, Leroy Campbell, Basil Watson, BUCK!, Phil Shung, Gil Ashby, Krystal Hart, Joel Gresham and Musa Hixson. On display in the gallery and in a temperature -controlled tent attached to Historic Ward Rooming House. The Art Fair also hosted events, including our Indaba Artists Conversations, Music and Cultural Nightlife Events. Point Comfort was an enormous success, and community driven with free access to local residents. We partnered with Essence Magazine, Hennessy, Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Concerned African Women, Florida New Majority; just to name a few of our corporate and community partners. We are a proud partner of Soul Basel. Soul Basel was formed to ensure that Black Art and Culture has a place and a home in Miami during Art Basel/Miami Art Week. Soul Basel is centered in Overtown and sponsored and supported by Miami City Commission Chairman Keon Hardemon, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPWCRA) and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Art of Black Miami. Funding Request • $125,000 for 2021-2022 • $125,000 for 2022-2023 • Carryover 2020-2021 funds (due to COVID) We are gracious partners and we look forward to a new and exciting year! 2 Media Highlights 2021 • Miami DJ's exhibit showcases pandemic, protest photos of 2020 hq s://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown- miami/article2 5 0604069.html • Its a New Day in old Overtown, Miami's original Black district is making a comeback https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown- miami/article2 51013 314.html • Hampton Art Lovers Supporting African American Artists in Miami hU s://sflcn.com/hampton-art-lovers-supporting-african-american-artists-in-miamiL • The 14 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/best-things-to-do-in-miami-this-week-april-8-14- 2021-12085068 • Nine Galleries to Check During Miami Art Week 2020 hU s://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/miami-art-week-2020-gallery-guide-11748504 Media Highlights (Previous Years) • Basil Watson "Awakening" Show https://www.miamiartzine.com/Features.php? op=Gallery_15704588328658 • Maya Angelou "Art of the Caged Bird Singing" Show https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/hampton-art-lovers-presents- the- art- of- acaged-bird- singing/ • Phil Shung "Code Noir" Show http://www.sfltimes.com/soflo-live/art-lovers- feature-code-noir-and-angelous-own • Elizabeth Catlett "Hampton Arts Tradition" Show https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article226599304.htm1 • Point Comfort Art Fair https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual- arts/art-basel/article2 37800049.html • Miami MoCAAD "Reconstructing Identity" Show https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-miami-mocaads- reconstructing-identity- atward- rooming -house- through-j une- 2 7-1119 5 5 2 6 • The Norwood Collection "Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Show https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/an-exhibit-in-overtown-explores- black- artistscontributions-to- fine- art-posters/article_8efea4a0-5ba5-11e9-9b5 d- 83874f638ec1.html • Ernie Barnes "From Pads to Palette" Show (Superbowl Weekend) https://thewestsidegazette.com/ernie-barnes-from-pads-to-palette-art-of-a- former-nfl-player/ • "Art of the Southern Vernacular" Show https://www.evensi.us/art-southern- vernacular-featuring-leroy-campbell-krystal-hart-historicward-rooming- house/377522411 • "Purvis Young Comes Home: Manchild in the Premised Land" https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article244107762 Hampton Art Lovers at the Historic Ward Rooming House One -Year Calendar of Exhibitions - 2021-2022 3 www.hamptonartlovers.com July - October "One Way Ticket: Movement Migration and Liberty featuring Langston Hughes and Jacob Lawrence" Special Selections from Ebony Broadsides December (Soul Basel) "Point Comfort Art Fair" & "Lois Mailou Jones: Grand Dame of American Art" January - March "Lois Mailou Jones: Grand Dame of American Art" "Athlone Clarke: Objective Story" April - July "Hampton Art Lovers Presents: Magic City Blues" August - December "Henry 0. Tanner: First Among Equals" December "Point Comfort Art Fair" All exhibition include youth tours, community events, artist workshops. U Hampton Art Lovers at the Historic Ward Rooming House One -Year Calendar of Exhibitions - 2020-2021 July - October July 3" - Opening of "Purvis Comes Home: Manchild in the Promised Land" December (Soul Basel) "Point Comfort Art Fair" and "Eye of Afro Punk" featuring Dennis Manuel January - March "Eye of Afro Punk" featuring Dennis Manuel April - MaX To Miami with Love: Pandemic Life and Protest by Rahsaan Alexander June - December "One Way Ticket: Movement Migration and Liberty featuring Langston Hughes and Jacob Lawrence" Special Selections from Ebony Broadsides All exhibition include youth tours, community events, artist workshops. www.hamptonartlovers.com INV lir F {FZ W1 R P `NT CIIF:RIOU T ` SHOW �E UNCOVER + DISCOVER DECEMBER 5 19 ' HISTORIC WARD ING HO PALd By ERNL RUCK' • LEROYMMPSELL EVER AEL GRES MIKSON PNILLMP A 1' / ak W10 i FggA ,. @uanu.w„ I I I A NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC. "Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Exhibitions Proposed Budget 2020 - 2021 Modification Request # 1 2020 - 2021 Proposed Budget 2021- 2022 ** Staff $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Tent 10,000.00 10,000.00 Insurance 5,000.00 5,000.00 Shipping 8,000.00 8,000.00 Installation 3,000.00 3,000.00 Curation 20,000.00 20,000.00 Printing 4,000.00 4,000.00 Decor 3,000.00 3,000.00 Opening Ceremony 2,000.00 2,000.00 School/Student/Seniors Transportation 2,000.00 2,000.00 Marketing 18,000.00 18,000.00 Production 19,000.00 19,000.00 Insurance Rider Framing 5,000.00 5,000.00 Security 2,000.00 2,000.00 Storage 2,000.00 2,000.00 Closing & Cleaning 2,000.00 2,000.00 TOTAL $125,000.00 $125,000.00 ** We are requesting a three year grant of $125,000 per year for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 ** We are requesting to carry over unused funds due to covid in 2021-2022 to expand Point Comfort Art Fair