HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Planning Department-Letter of SupportNovember 8th, 2016
City of Miami
City Commission
3500 Pan American Dr.
Miami, FL 33133
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Re: In support of Art in Public Paces Ordinance
Honorable members of the Miami City Commission,
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It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of support on behalf of the Venezuelan
American Endowment for the Arts, VAEA. The VAEA commends the City of Miami for
taking the initiative in establishing a public Art Program and crafting legislation that
contributes to the aesthetic character of the built environment and to the cultural
enrichment of the City of Miami and the surrounding communities.
On June 13th 2015 The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts (VAEA) established
the VAEA MIAMI COMMITTEE, with the mission of forging deeper relations with the cultural
institutions and communities of South Florida in order to strengthening the ties of friendship
between Venezuela and The United States through bi-national cultural and social
programs.
We believe the City of Miami has been incredibly welcoming and supportive to the
Venezuelan community that has emigrated over the years, and the donation of this public
art piece would be a long lasting testament to the friendship between Venezuela and The
United States of America.
Public art has proven to provide an educational experience that is accessible and
welcoming to all residents and visitors and consistently impact the community in a positive
way. Therefore, The VAEA commends city staff, in particularly the Planning and Zoning
Departments Land Development Division, which has been working diligently for the past
several months to craft such thorough legislation in support of the arts. With this said, we
kindly request the Miami City Commission approve the Public Art Ordinance as presented
by staff.
Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Anabela Mendoza
Program Associate & Miami Representative
The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts, VAEA
anabelamendoza@vaearts.orq
c. (718) 414 4786
Mail: The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts, 25 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Web: www.vaearts.orq I Phone: 917 285 VAEA (8232) I Instagram & Twitter: @VAEArts I facebook.com/vaearts
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