HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmailBlanco, Edward
From: Alvaro Rodriguez [Alvaro.Rodriguez@tpi.org]
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:26 PM
To: Blanco, Edward
Subject: Miami River Greenway - Mosaic Art Bench Donation
Attachments:. Miami—River Art_Project_Overview_8.13.08.pdf
Mr. Blanco,
As per our conversation, please see the attached document that describes the Miami River Art
Project and the Mosaic Art Bench installation by The Trust for Public Land (TPL) contracted
artist, Carlos Alves. The installation will include two benches designed by Mr. Alves. The
second artist, Vickie Pierre, who was also commissioned by TPL will not be installing her
sculpture pieces as intended in the original design. I've included the drawings by Kimley-
Horn and Associates outlining the two locations where Mr. Alves will install his mosaic
benches. Copies of these approved renderings will be sent to Mr. Earnest Burkeen for his
review early next week.
With regard to your question related to the value of the art donation, please make note that
this was a collaborative project between TPL and the artist. The artist was commissioned by
TPL for the design at $40,000. However, based on the valuation of similar projects that Mr.
Alves has completed nationally and internationally, he has advised that the total value of
the donated work is approximately $80,000. Mr. Alves has also advised that he plans to be
available to attend the Commission Meeting where this item will be heard on March 25th, 2010.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks.
Alvaro
Alvaro Rodriguez
Senior Project Associate
The Trust for Public Land, Miami Office
Office: (305) 667-0409, ext. 12
Mobile: (786) 623-9541
The Trust for Public Land - Celebrating 35 years of conserving land for people -- 2 million
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