HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0045 BackupHampton Art Lovers / Historic Ward Rooming House S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA
Program Proposal and Proposed Budget 2022-2023
About Hampton Art Lovers (HAL)
Hampton Art Lovers' mission is to accentuate the inspirational unifying
-m and enriching aspects of African -American Fine Art in new and old
settings. We are passionate supporters of Hampton University's
longstanding commitment to African -American art, the Hampton
HAMPTON ART LOITERS 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
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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.
HAL/FIU Wolfsonian Partnership
In the past year we've developed a formal partnership with Florida International University'
Wolfsonian Museum's Public Humanities Lab. They approached us, and requested to be
apart of our programming, they saw value in our work based on the innovative strategies
we've developed to engage community. This WPHL collaboration with the Hampton Art
Lovers and Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery began with four Story Gathering
Saturdays, held from August to October of 2021. These community events collected and
preserved oral histories of Black families and the Great Migration, which echoed and
complemented our curated exhibition, "One Way Ticket: Movement, Migrations and
Liberty." That exhibition explored stories of freedom and liberty through the poetry of
Langston Hughes and artwork of Jacob Lawrence, with other works from Charles White,
Basil Watson, John Biggers, Charles Alston, David Driskell, Leroy Campbell, Anthony Reed II
(Mojo) and Marvin Weeks. These free community events featured live jazz and fish fry
courtesy of Captain Gooch.
Selected Events from Last Year:
• Overtown Birthday Celebration
• Planet Afropunk Welcome Reception
• Poetry Under a Simple Tree
• Shine a Light on Racism and Antisemitism: Black and Jewish Relations
• View from the Upper Room: Bob Dylan and Greg Tate
• Films Under a Simple Tree: Light Found in the Dark, The Life of Steve Gallon (Part II)
• Too Black Too Fast : Art Exhibit showcasing history of African American jockeys
*See attached pictures
Point Comfort Art Fair (2021)
Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) presented its 3rd installment of its Miami Art Week/Art
Basel/Soul Basel art fair and show in 2021, during Art Basel and Miami Art Week. Point
Comfort Art Fair + Show was held at the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, in Historic
Overtown, Miami. The art show was held inside the gallery and the art fair behind the
gallery in a fully enclosed, controlled tent Point Comfort showcased the works of
contemporary and appreciated artists. 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 B.E.T (Black Entertainment Television), Duke & Dame Spirits,
Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority, Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Florida International
University / Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab, Florida New Majority; just to name a few of
our corporate and community partners.
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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 the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPWCRA) and the Greater Miami Convention &
Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Art of Black Miami.
The name "Point Comfort" is derived from the place in colonial Virginia where the first
captives from the West African Kingdom of Ndongo (Angola) arrived in late August of 1619.
History teaches us that although the people of Ndongo and other African tribes lost their
native tongues, many of their traditions continue in the song, dance, arts, rituals and cuisine
of today's African American community. "Point Comfort Art Fair + Show" celebrates these
remnants, we are thankful for what has survived and we showcase the African -American
contributions to American fine art it has produced.
One of our key contributions to Miami Art Week is to showcase historical collections from
Black institutions, this year we featured "One Way Ticket: Movement, Migration and Liberty
featuring Langston Hughes, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Henry Tanner, Lois Mailou
Jones and Elizabeth Catlett" from The Norwood Collection. African -Americans have always
attempted to find freedom in foreign lands, whether from the South to the North during the
Great Migration, or to Mexico where Elizabeth Catlett fled to in the 1940s to escape the
American government Henry Tanner left Philadelphia in the 1890s to Paris to become the
first internationally recognized African -American Artist or Louis Mailou Jones who found a
home in France and Haiti and became the first Black female artist to attain international
fame. These artists are worthy to be honored as pioneers. Some took a "One Way Ticket" to
never return to their birthplaces, we celebrate their boldness to dream and aspire for
respect outside of the confines of America.
Point Comfort's 2021 Cultural Ambassador was artist Bisa Butler. Bisa's cultural impact
may exceed her art someday soon. In her work she is telling the story— The African
American side— of this American life. Her use of vintage photos to bring light to untold
stories through the medium of quilting is not just art. Butler's works build on a long
tradition, African -American women were needed for spinning, weaving, sewing and quilting
on plantations and in other wealthy households in the antebellum south. As a historical
textile art form, quilting is indelibly linked to the past Black quiltmakers were obliged to
encrypt messages in their quilts. They communicated with one another using signs and
symbols both ordinary and supernatural. Bisa Butler's work today is beyond art,and we're
honored to have her join Point Comfort as our cultural ambassador.
POINT COMFORT Art Fair "ARTISTS": Judy Bowman, Athlone Clarke, Tiffani Glenn,
Sunny Gravely, Rodney `BUCK!' Herring, Dennis Manuel, Phillip Shung, Benford D.
Stellmacher, Jr., Gene Tinnie, Basil Watson Purvis Young
COVID PANDEMIC - Suspension of Programming
COVID affected the lives of the entire global community. Hampton Art Lovers suspended
operation in March until July in 2020. We opened up a show in July 2020, 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 requested 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 We are still catching up and requesting to
carryover funds from 201-2022 into the new fiscal year.
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Funding Request
• Year Round Programming Request: $150,000 for 2022-2023
• Point Comfort Art Fair Programming Request: $125,000 for2022-2023
• Carryover 2021-2022 funds (due to COVID)
We are gracious partners and we look forward to a new and exciting year!
Media Highlights 2022
• How do you celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida? Here's what to know about
events https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article262552377.html
• AFROPUNK comes to Miami for the first time to bring the diaspora together
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-
dade/article261352762.html
• Art Basel Miami 2021: 6 Must -Attend Events Not To Miss I News
https://www.bet.com/article/8kz852/art-basel-miami-beach-2021-6-things-to-do
• Chris Norwood brings Black art to historic building
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/dreamers/chris-norwood-brings-black-art-to-
historic-building/article_cf630054-93 3d-11ec-add1-17a6b3c8ba2 5.html
• This Black art gallery is throwing Overtown a birthday party. You're invited
www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article2 63 686473.html
• Overtown Born Day celebrated July 30
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/arts_culture/overtown-born-day-
celebrated-july-30/article 533fe9d4-12d0-11ed-b372-9f15f4422268.html
Media Highlights (Previous Years)
• Miami DJ's exhibit showcases pandemic, protest photos of 2020
https://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
https://sflcn.com/hampton-art-lovers-supporting-african-american-artists-in-miami/
• 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
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/miami-art-week-2020-gallery-guide-11748504
• 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
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• Elizabeth Catlett "Hampton Arts Tradition" Show
https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/artic1e226599304.html
• Point Comfort Art Fair https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-
arts/art-basel/article 2 3 780 0 049.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 - 2022-2023
July - October
Starry Crown: Art of #BlackGirlMagic
November
"Move On Up" : Charles White and His Life in Art
December
"Point Comfort Art Fair"
March - July
"Lois Mailou Jones: Grand Dame of American Art"
August - December
"Henry O. Tanner: First Among Equals"
December
"Point Comfort Art Fair"
All exhibition include youth tours, community events, artist workshops.
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Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) was created to curate the works of legacy and
emerging African -American fine artists for people, artists and brands. We create a
narrative around the African -American story told through the eyes of the artists
that lived it.
We inspire the appreciation of African -American fine art. We honor the heart and
soul of fine artists and make their work accessible to anyone who loves art.
Hampton Art Lovers believes that understanding culture through experiencing the
arts is becoming increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in an information
economy, a world in which technology can provide access to products and services
that have been previously inaccessible. Intense, experiential learning is the currency
of the knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally. Hampton Art
Lovers believes that through culture and arts education we can improve our
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NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.
"Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Exhibitions
Proposed Budget
2022-2023 **
Modification Request # 1
2020-2021
Proposed Budget
2022-2023 **
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
Community Events
25,000.00
25,000.00
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
$150,000.00
$150,000.00
** We are requesting to carry over unused funds due to covid in 2021-2022
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this day of
("Effective Date") by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356,
Florida Statutes (the "SEOPW CRA"), and NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., a Florida non-profit
corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA is responsible for carrying out community
redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2018
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Updated Redevelopment Plan, as amended and restated
(the "Updated Plan"); and
B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 10 of Updated Plan lists the [p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion
of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a
sense of community and unifying the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
E. WHEREAS, since 2018, Grantee has operated the Historic Ward Rooming House
Gallery located in Overtown at 249 NW 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33136 and owned by the SEOPW
CRA; and
F. WHEREAS, Grantee has been covered numerous times by local and national media for its
activities which engage the community through the arts, by hosting a traditional gallery alongside
community events including the Point Comfort Art Fair, (the "Program"); and
G. WHEREAS, on October 27, 2022, the Board of Commissioners passed and adopted
Resolution No. CRA-R-22 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00) to Grantee to
underwrite costs associated with the Program (the "Grant") for use in fiscal year 2022 — 2023; and
H. WHEREAS, at the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and Grantee's Grant may
be renewed for one additional one-year period; and
L WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and
conditions relating to the use of the Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein
and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficient of which is hereby acknowledged, the
SEOPW CRA and Grantee agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct, and are incorporated
herein by referenced and made a part hereof.
2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and Grantee's compliance
with all of its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available, to Grantee, the
Grant to be used for the purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided.
3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to underwrite costs associated with the Program,
in accordance with Scope of Work and Budget in Exhibit `B", attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
SEOPW CRA is not obligated to expend additional funds beyond the approved grant.
4. TERM.
a. INITIAL TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective
Date written above and shall terminate upon the earlier of one (1) year from the Effective Date written
above, full disbursement of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00), or earlier
as provided for herein; provided, however, that the following rights of the SEOPW CRA shall survive the
expiration or early termination of this Agreement: to audit or inspect; to require reversion of assets; to
enforce representations, warranties, and certifications; to exercise entitlement to remedies, limitation of
liability, indemnification, and recovery of fees and costs.
b. RENEWAL OPTION. At the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and
Grantee's Grant may be renewed for one additional one-year term.
5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT.
a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement, the SEOPWCRA shall make available to Grantee up to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
and No Cents ($150,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed One
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00). Payments shall be made to Grantee or
directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after the SEOPW CRA has received and approved requests
for disbursement in accordance with the SEOPW CRA and Grantee approved Scope of Work and Budget.
b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. All requests for
the disbursement of grant funds shall be submitted in writing to the SEOPW CRA by Grantee's
authorized representative prior to the termination of this Agreement. All such requests must
be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting the use of grant funds in accordance with the
Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget, as reflected in Exhibit `B". For purposes of this
Agreement, "supporting documentation" may include invoices, receipts, photographs, and any other
materials evidencing the expense incurred. Grantee agrees that all invoices or receipts reflecting the
expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in Grantee's name, and not in the name of the
SEOPW CRA in light of Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary
obligation whatsoever. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting
documentation for any expenditures, and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and
all requests it deems to be outside of the approved Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee's failure to
provide additional supporting documentation or explanation regarding expenses incurred, when
requested by the SEOPW CRA, shall serve as grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement,
and Grantee solely shall bear all costs associated with any expenditures not approved by the SEOPW
CRA.
c. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment
will be made to Grantee as a reimbursement for any Program -specific expenditure paid in cash. Grantee
acknowledges that a cash transaction is insufficient per se to comply with record -keeping requirements
under this Agreement.
d. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The SEOPW CRA shall not make advance
payments to the Grantee or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials, or
equipment which have not been delivered to the Grantee for use in connection with the Program.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that
the use of the Grant is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting
guidelines and other requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. The
SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice of said guidelines and other requirements to Grantee in advance
of requiring compliance with same. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Grantee represents
and warrants that it will comply, and the Grant will be used in accordance with all applicable federal,
state and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
7. REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. If Grantee fails to perform any of its
obligations or covenants hereunder, or materially breaches any of the terms contained in this Agreement,
the SEOPW CRA shall have the right to take one or more of the following actions:
a. Withhold cash payments, pending correction of the deficiency by Grantee;
b. Recover payments made to Grantee;
c. Disallow (that is, deny the use of the Grant for) all or part of the cost for the
activity or action not in compliance;
d. Withhold further awards for the Program; or
e. Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION.
a. PUBLIC RECORDS; MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. This Agreement shall
be subject to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties understand the
broad nature of these laws and agree to comply with Florida's Public Records Laws, and laws relating
to records retention. Moreover, in furtherance of the SEOPW CRA's audit rights in Section 8(c) below,
the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the SEOPW CRA's right to access the Grantee's records, legal
representatives', and contractors' records, and the obligation of the Grantees to retain and to make those
records available upon request, and in accordance with all applicable laws. The Grantee shall keep and
maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In addition, the Grantee's contractors and
subcontractors must make available, upon the SEOPW CRA's request, any books, documents, papers,
and records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit,
examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain
records related to this Agreement or the Program for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early
termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. The Grantee shall deliver to the SEOPW CRA reports relating to the
use of the Grant to the SEOPW CRA on a monthly basis, including details regarding supportive services
provided to residents of the Redevelopment Area. Failure to provide said reports shall result in grant funds
being withheld until Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by Grantee in
providing such reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of
the Grantee's records pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring
and evaluation activities. Grantee agrees to cooperate with the SEOPW CRA in the performance of
these activities. Such audits shall take place at a mutually agreeable date and time.
d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements
or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the SEOPW CRA of any inconsistent,
incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this
Agreement by the SEOPW CRA.
9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Grantee shall
transfer to the SEOPW CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CERTIFICATIONS. Grantee represents,
warrants, and certifies the following:
a. INVOICES. Invoices for all expenditures paid for by Grant shall be submitted
to the SEOPW CRA for review and approval in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.
Grantee, through its authorized representative, shall certify that work reflected in said invoices has, in
fact, been performed in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit `B".
b. EXPENDITURES. Funds disbursed under the Grant shall be used solely for
the Program in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit "B". All
expenditures of the Grant will be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. The Grant shall not be co -mingled with any other
funds, and separate accounts and accounting records will be maintained.
d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of Grant funds shall be used for
political activities.
e. LIABILITY GENERALLY. Grantee shall be liable to the SEOPW CRA for the
amount of the Grant expended in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement.
f. AUTHORITY. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary
actions on the part of, and has been, or will be, duly executed and delivered by Grantee, and neither the
execution and delivery hereof, nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof: (i) requires the
approval and consent of any other party, except such as have been duly obtained or as are specifically
noted herein; (ii) contravenes any existing law, judgment, governmental rule, regulation, or order
applicable to or binding on any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, bank loan, or credit agreement,
applicable ordinances, resolutions, or on the date of this Agreement, any other agreement or instrument
to which the Grantee is a party; or (iii) contravenes or results in any breach of, or default under any other
agreement to which the Grantee is a party, or results in the creation of any lien or encumbrances upon
any property of the Grantee.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION. Grantee, for itself and on behalf of its contractors and sub-
contractors, agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability, or any other protected class prescribed by law in connection with its performance under
this Agreement. Furthermore, Grantee represents that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely, by
reason of his/her race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other member of a
protected class be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance pursuant to this Agreement.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Grantee is familiar with the following provisions
regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by Grantee. Grantee covenants,
represents, and warrants that it will comply with all such conflict -of -interest provisions:
a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V.
b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1.
13. CONTINGENCY. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of
funds and continued authorization for Program activities, and is subject to amendment or termination
due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, or change in regulations. The SEOPW CRA
shall not be liable to Grantee for amendment or termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section.
14. MARKETING.
a. PUBLICATION. In the event Grantee wishes to engage in any marketing
efforts, Grantee shall, if approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below,
produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the SEOPW CRA's name and/or logo, in
acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA's contribution to the Program, in all forms of media and
communications created by Grantee for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising,
trade, or any other lawful purpose, including but not limited to stationary, newspapers, periodicals,
billboards, posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television, radio, or internet
advertisements or interviews.
b. APPROVAL. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to approve the form and
placement of all acknowledgements described in Section 14(a) above, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
c. LIMITED USE. Grantee further agrees that the SEOPW CRA's name and logo
may not be otherwise used, copied, reproduced, altered in any manner, or sold to others for purposes
other than those specified in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, or in Grantee's use of the
SEOPW CRA's name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title,
or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement.
15. DEFAULT. If Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement,
or fails to perform any of Grantee's obligations hereunder, and Grantee does not cure such failure within
thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from the SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred,
then Grantee shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the SEOPW CRA, in
addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Grantee,
terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW
CRA directly to Grantee and utilized by Grantee in violation of this Agreement shall be immediately
returned to the SEOPW CRA. Grantee understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under
this section shall not release Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of
termination.
16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the Grant, Grantee hereby waives, releases, and
discharges the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents,
representatives, and attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or
damage of any kind which may hereafter accrue to Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees,
agents, or representatives, with respect to any of the provisions of this Agreement or performance under
this Agreement.
17. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event of breach of this Agreement by the SEOPW
CRA, Grantee may only seek specific performance of this Agreement and any recovery shall be limited
to the grant funding authorized for the Services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be
liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein.
18. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect, and hold harmless the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, its Board of Commissioners,
officers, employees, agents, representatives, and attorneys from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines,
damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as
"liabilities") for reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of
any property arising out of, resulting from or in connection with: (i) the performance or non-
performance of the services, supplies, materials and equipment contemplated by this Agreement or
the Program, whether directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission,
default, professional errors or omissions, or negligence (whether active or passive) of Grantee or its
employees, agents, or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Grantee"), regardless of whether
it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any
act, omission, default, breach, or negligence (whether active or passive) of the SEOPW CRA, unless
such injuries or damages are ultimately proven to be the result of grossly negligent or willful acts
or omissions on the part of the SEOPW CRA; or (ii) the failures of Grantee to comply with any of
the paragraphs provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of Grantee to conform to statutes, ordinances,
or other regulations, or requirements of any governmental authority, federal, state, county, or city
in connection with the granting or performance of this Agreement, or any amendment to this
Agreement. Grantee expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the SEOPW CRA, from and
against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Grantee, any
of subcontractors, or participants in the Program, as provided above, for which Grantee's liability
to such employee, former employee, subcontractor, or participant would otherwise be limited to
payments under state Worker's Compensation or similar laws.
19. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such
insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein, All such
insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the SEOPW CRA, or the City of
Miami (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) for adequacy of protection and
evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the SEOPW CRA on Certificates of Insurance
indicating such insurance to be in force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled, or
materially changed during the performance of the Program under this Agreement without thirty
(30) calendar days prior written notice (or in accordance to policy provisions) to the SEOPW CRA.
Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the SEOPW CRA, to the extent practicable,
prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that Grantee shall at any time
upon request by SEOPW CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the
SEOPW CRA.
If, in the reasonable judgment of the SEOPW CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the
provision by Grantee of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in
kind, the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to require the provision by Grantee of an amount of
coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of
such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take
effect. Should Grantee fail or refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty
(30) days following the SEOPW CRA's written notice, this Agreement shall be considered
terminated on the date the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. Upon
such termination, the SEOPW CRA shall pay Grantee expenses incurred for the Program, prior to
the date of termination but shall not be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, or for
any consequential or incidental damages.
20. DISPU I'ES. In the event of a dispute between the Executive Director of the SEOPW
CRA and Grantee as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the
SEOPW CRA and Grantee shall proceed in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the parties are not
able to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of written notice to the other, the dispute shall be
submitted to the SEOPW CRA's Board of Commissioners for resolution within ninety (90) days of
the expiration of such thirty (30) day period or such longer period as may be agreed to by the parties
to this Agreement. The Board's decision shall be deemed final and binding on the parties.
21. INTERPRETATION.
a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and
are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe or amplify the terms
and provisions of this Agreement or the scope or intent thereof.
b. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument constitutes the sole and only
agreement of the parties hereto relating to the Grant, and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and
obligations of the parties. There are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the
SEOPWCRA and Grantee relating to the Agreement. Any promises, negotiations, or representations not
expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. This Agreement shall not be modified in
any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties. The masculine (or neuter)
pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the
singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is deemed to refer
to examples rather than to be words of limitation.
c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this
Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body
interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more
strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be
construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed
that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement.
d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, than, condition, or
other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant
of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this
Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth
herein.
e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this
Agreement shall govern.
f. WAIVER. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
g. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision contained in this Agreement be
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under
the laws of the State of Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in
order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be
deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall
remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
h. THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES. No provision of this Agreement shall, in
any way, inure to the benefit of any third party so as to make such third party a beneficiary of this
Agreement, or of any one or more of the terms hereof or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in
any party not a party hereto.
22. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party,
unless in writing and signed by both parties.
23. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents
developed by Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPW CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and
may be used by the SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. Grantee agrees that all documents
maintained and generated pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the Public
Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by the SEOPW CRA to Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times
remain the property of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not be used by Grantee for any other purpose
whatsoever, without the written consent of SEOPW CRA.
24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the SEOPW CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not offered to
pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the SEOPW CRA any fee, commission
percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the
Grant.
25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of Grantee under this Agreement shall
not be delegated or assigned to any other party without the SEOPW CRA's prior written consent
which may be withheld by the SEOPW CRA, in its sole discretion.
26. CONS 1RUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with Florida law.
27. TERMINATION. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, at any
time for any reason upon giving five (5) days written notice of termination to Grantee. If this Agreement
should be terminated by the SEOPW CRA, the SEOPW CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this
Agreement. In no way shall the SEOPW CRA be subjected to any liability or exposure for the termination of
this Agreement under this Section.
28. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail, addressed to
the party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall
be deemed given on the day on which personally served, or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted, or
the date of actual receipt or refusal of delivery, whichever is earlier.
To SEOPW CRA:
To Grantee:
James McQueen, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: JMcQueen@miamigov.com
With copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: VTBrown@miamigov.com
Christopher Norwood, President
Norwood Consulting, Inc.
14844 Breckness Place
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Email: chris@chrisnorwood.com
29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Grantee, its contractors, subcontractors,
employees, agents, and participants in the Program shall be deemed to be independent contractors,
and not agents or employees of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the SEOPW CRA, or any rights generally
afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation
benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA.
30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
31. MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS AND ELEC IRONIC SIGNATURES. This
Agreement may be simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and
the same instrument, and each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The facsimile or other
electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and
facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate originals.
32. MISCELLANEOUS.
a. In the event of any litigation between the parties under this Agreement, the
parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs at trial and appellate levels.
b. Time shall be of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
c. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated in, and made a part
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Agreement, for other good and
valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed
this Agreement.
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public agency and body corporate created pursuant
to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes
ATTEST:
By: By:
Todd B. Hannon James McQueen
Clerk of the Board Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Vincent T. Brown
Staff Counsel
WITNESSES:
By:
Print:
By:
Print:
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
By:
Anne Marie Sharpe
Director of Risk Management
NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., a Florida non-
profit corporation ("Grantee"):
By:
Christopher Norwood
President
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GRANT AGREEMENT]
EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. CRA-R-22
EXHIBIT "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
Hampton Art Lovers / Historic Ward Rooming House S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA
Program Proposal and Proposed Budget 2022-2023
About Hampton Art Lovers (HAL)
Hampton Art Lovers' mission is to accentuate the inspirational unifying
-m and enriching aspects of African -American Fine Art in new and old
settings. We are passionate supporters of Hampton University's
longstanding commitment to African -American art, the Hampton
HAMPTON ART LOITERS 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
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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.
HAL/FIU Wolfsonian Partnership
In the past year we've developed a formal partnership with Florida International University'
Wolfsonian Museum's Public Humanities Lab. They approached us, and requested to be
apart of our programming, they saw value in our work based on the innovative strategies
we've developed to engage community. This WPHL collaboration with the Hampton Art
Lovers and Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery began with four Story Gathering
Saturdays, held from August to October of 2021. These community events collected and
preserved oral histories of Black families and the Great Migration, which echoed and
complemented our curated exhibition, "One Way Ticket: Movement, Migrations and
Liberty." That exhibition explored stories of freedom and liberty through the poetry of
Langston Hughes and artwork of Jacob Lawrence, with other works from Charles White,
Basil Watson, John Biggers, Charles Alston, David Driskell, Leroy Campbell, Anthony Reed II
(Mojo) and Marvin Weeks. These free community events featured live jazz and fish fry
courtesy of Captain Gooch.
Selected Events from Last Year:
• Overtown Birthday Celebration
• Planet Afropunk Welcome Reception
• Poetry Under a Simple Tree
• Shine a Light on Racism and Antisemitism: Black and Jewish Relations
• View from the Upper Room: Bob Dylan and Greg Tate
• Films Under a Simple Tree: Light Found in the Dark, The Life of Steve Gallon (Part II)
• Too Black Too Fast : Art Exhibit showcasing history of African American jockeys
*See attached pictures
Point Comfort Art Fair (2021)
Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) presented its 3rd installment of its Miami Art Week/Art
Basel/Soul Basel art fair and show in 2021, during Art Basel and Miami Art Week. Point
Comfort Art Fair + Show was held at the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, in Historic
Overtown, Miami. The art show was held inside the gallery and the art fair behind the
gallery in a fully enclosed, controlled tent Point Comfort showcased the works of
contemporary and appreciated artists. 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 B.E.T (Black Entertainment Television), Duke & Dame Spirits,
Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority, Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Florida International
University / Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab, Florida New Majority; just to name a few of
our corporate and community partners.
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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 the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPWCRA) and the Greater Miami Convention &
Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Art of Black Miami.
The name "Point Comfort" is derived from the place in colonial Virginia where the first
captives from the West African Kingdom of Ndongo (Angola) arrived in late August of 1619.
History teaches us that although the people of Ndongo and other African tribes lost their
native tongues, many of their traditions continue in the song, dance, arts, rituals and cuisine
of today's African American community. "Point Comfort Art Fair + Show" celebrates these
remnants, we are thankful for what has survived and we showcase the African -American
contributions to American fine art it has produced.
One of our key contributions to Miami Art Week is to showcase historical collections from
Black institutions, this year we featured "One Way Ticket: Movement, Migration and Liberty
featuring Langston Hughes, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Henry Tanner, Lois Mailou
Jones and Elizabeth Catlett" from The Norwood Collection. African -Americans have always
attempted to find freedom in foreign lands, whether from the South to the North during the
Great Migration, or to Mexico where Elizabeth Catlett fled to in the 1940s to escape the
American government Henry Tanner left Philadelphia in the 1890s to Paris to become the
first internationally recognized African -American Artist or Louis Mailou Jones who found a
home in France and Haiti and became the first Black female artist to attain international
fame. These artists are worthy to be honored as pioneers. Some took a "One Way Ticket" to
never return to their birthplaces, we celebrate their boldness to dream and aspire for
respect outside of the confines of America.
Point Comfort's 2021 Cultural Ambassador was artist Bisa Butler. Bisa's cultural impact
may exceed her art someday soon. In her work she is telling the story— The African
American side— of this American life. Her use of vintage photos to bring light to untold
stories through the medium of quilting is not just art. Butler's works build on a long
tradition, African -American women were needed for spinning, weaving, sewing and quilting
on plantations and in other wealthy households in the antebellum south. As a historical
textile art form, quilting is indelibly linked to the past Black quiltmakers were obliged to
encrypt messages in their quilts. They communicated with one another using signs and
symbols both ordinary and supernatural. Bisa Butler's work today is beyond art,and we're
honored to have her join Point Comfort as our cultural ambassador.
POINT COMFORT Art Fair "ARTISTS": Judy Bowman, Athlone Clarke, Tiffani Glenn,
Sunny Gravely, Rodney `BUCK!' Herring, Dennis Manuel, Phillip Shung, Benford D.
Stellmacher, Jr., Gene Tinnie, Basil Watson Purvis Young
COVID PANDEMIC - Suspension of Programming
COVID affected the lives of the entire global community. Hampton Art Lovers suspended
operation in March until July in 2020. We opened up a show in July 2020, 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 requested 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 We are still catching up and requesting to
carryover funds from 201-2022 into the new fiscal year.
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Funding Request
• Year Round Programming Request: $150,000 for 2022-2023
• Point Comfort Art Fair Programming Request: $125,000 for2022-2023
• Carryover 2021-2022 funds (due to COVID)
We are gracious partners and we look forward to a new and exciting year!
Media Highlights 2022
• How do you celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida? Here's what to know about
events https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article262552377.html
• AFROPUNK comes to Miami for the first time to bring the diaspora together
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-
dade/article261352762.html
• Art Basel Miami 2021: 6 Must -Attend Events Not To Miss I News
https://www.bet.com/article/8kz852/art-basel-miami-beach-2021-6-things-to-do
• Chris Norwood brings Black art to historic building
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/dreamers/chris-norwood-brings-black-art-to-
historic-building/article_cf630054-93 3d-11ec-add1-17a6b3c8ba2 5.html
• This Black art gallery is throwing Overtown a birthday party. You're invited
www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article2 63 686473.html
• Overtown Born Day celebrated July 30
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/arts_culture/overtown-born-day-
celebrated-july-30/article 533fe9d4-12d0-11ed-b372-9f15f4422268.html
Media Highlights (Previous Years)
• Miami DJ's exhibit showcases pandemic, protest photos of 2020
https://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
https://sflcn.com/hampton-art-lovers-supporting-african-american-artists-in-miami/
• 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
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/miami-art-week-2020-gallery-guide-11748504
• 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
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• Elizabeth Catlett "Hampton Arts Tradition" Show
https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/artic1e226599304.html
• Point Comfort Art Fair https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-
arts/art-basel/article 2 3 780 0 049.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 - 2022-2023
July - October
Starry Crown: Art of #BlackGirlMagic
November
"Move On Up" : Charles White and His Life in Art
December
"Point Comfort Art Fair"
March - July
"Lois Mailou Jones: Grand Dame of American Art"
August - December
"Henry O. Tanner: First Among Equals"
December
"Point Comfort Art Fair"
All exhibition include youth tours, community events, artist workshops.
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Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) was created to curate the works of legacy and
emerging African -American fine artists for people, artists and brands. We create a
narrative around the African -American story told through the eyes of the artists
that lived it.
We inspire the appreciation of African -American fine art. We honor the heart and
soul of fine artists and make their work accessible to anyone who loves art.
Hampton Art Lovers believes that understanding culture through experiencing the
arts is becoming increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in an information
economy, a world in which technology can provide access to products and services
that have been previously inaccessible. Intense, experiential learning is the currency
of the knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally. Hampton Art
Lovers believes that through culture and arts education we can improve our
communities and communities all over the world.
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NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.
"Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Exhibitions
Proposed Budget
2022-2023 **
Modification Request # 1
2020-2021
Proposed Budget
2022-2023 **
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
Community Events
25,000.00
25,000.00
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
$150,000.00
$150,000.00
** We are requesting to carry over unused funds due to covid in 2021-2022
EXHIBIT "C"
Insurance Requirements
I. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL) with the minimum limits of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability
and Property Damage Liability, with a general aggregate limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).
Coverage must be afforded on a primary and non-contributory basis and with a coverage form no more
restrictive than the latest edition of the Comprehensive General Liability policy, without restrictive
endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include:
1. Products and/or Completed Operations for contracts with an Aggregate Limit
of One Million Dollars ($1, 000, 000.00) per project.
2. Personal and Advertising Injury with an aggregate limit of One Million
Dollars ($1, 000, 000).
3. Additional Endorsements:
a. Premises and Operations Liability
b. Contingent and Contractual Liability
4. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional insureds
on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be
issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage.
a. City of Miami
444 SW 2"d Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY with the minimum limits of Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the
Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance
Services Office, and must include:
1. Any Auto, Owned Autos, Scheduled Autos, including Hired, Borrowed or Non -
Owned Autos.
2. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional insureds
on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be
issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage.
a. City of Miami
444 SW 2"d Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
C. WORKER'S COMPENSATION (if applicable) insurance for the payment of
compensation and other benefits in accordance with the Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter 440,
Florida Statutes, and all applicable federal laws, for the coverage of occupational injury or disease
suffered by Grantee's employees. Additionally, the policy(ies) must include a waiver of subrogation.
D. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY shall be provided in amounts not less than One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per accident for bodily injury caused by an accident; One Hundred
Thousand Dollars (S100,000.00) for each employee for bodily injury caused by disease; and Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) policy limit for bodily injury caused by disease.
E. CONDITIONS. The above policies shall provide the CRA and the City of Miami with
written notice of cancellation or material change from the insurer not less than (30) days prior to any
such cancellation or material change. If the initial insurance expires prior to the completion of the
Work, renewal copies of policies shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of their
expiration. The required Certificates of Insurance referenced above shall name the types of policies
provided, refer specifically to this Contract, and state that such insurance is as required by this Contract.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications, shall
issue all insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and
no less than "Class V" as to Financial Strength, by the latest edition of
Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick,
New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of
insurance are subject to review and verification by Risk Management
prior to insurance approval.
The CRA's Risk Administrator or his/her authorized designee reserves the right to require
modifications, increases, or changes in the required insurance requirements, coverage, deductibles or
other insurance obligations by providing a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor or applicable
subcontractor. The Grantee shall comply with such requests unless the insurance coverage is not then
readily available in the national market. An additive or deductive change order will be issued to adjust
the contract value as necessary. For insurance bonding issues and decisions, the CRA shall act through
its Risk Administrator (unless otherwise stated).