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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Planning Department-Letter of SupportNovember 8th, 2016 Submitted into the iblir record Cmr I emits) VL, 1 & J . i, City of Miami on 7. City Clerk City Commission 3500 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133 Re: In support of Art in Public Paces Ordinance Honorable members of the Miami City Commission, r1cEo E u-u muj 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. Sincerely, r46"214419- Anabela Mendoza Program Associate & Miami Representative The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts. VAEA anabelamendoza@vaearts.org c. (718) 414 4786 Mail: The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts, 25 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10004 Web: www.vaearts.org Phone: 917 285 VAEA (8232) l Instagram & Twitter: ©VAEArts l faceboak.com/vaearts 1n�t� 5u\Dos -Q�u�����Qe�aropt,— Ix\ er IS Sv0 A'