HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #07 - Discussion ItemJoseph R. Grassle
City Manager
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. W. Parkins, Director
Office of Community Affairs
February 1, 1978
Coordinator of Community
Cultural Resources
Ms. Nora Swan
On January 11, 1978, Ms. Nora Swan discussed the possibility of
being appointed as a Coordinator for Community Cultural Resources
within the City of Miami. She proposed that a total salary of
818,000.00 be provided, with $9,000.00 to be contributed by the
Dade County School System and, $9,000.00 to be contributed by the
City of Miami. She expressed the opinion that this distribution
would be appropriate, in that she would be providing a coordinated
effort related to the School system and the City of Miami's various
art opportunities.
You will find, attached, a detail sheet from our Cultural Experiences
Coordinator that indicates that coordination with the Dade County
School System already exists. Further, the City of Miami currently
has two operating Cultural Activities areas, and, the addition of a
third Coordinator for similiar kinds of activities would not be appro-
priate until a complete review of cultural activities in the City of
Miami has been conducted. While the result of such a review may in-
deed include a recommendation for another form of coordination, this
recommendation should include.a logical review of kinds of qualifications
that such a Coordinator should have as a basis for the appointment.
This kind of recommendation can not occur, however, until the review
of both areas of Cultural Experiences, in the City of Miami, has been
conducted.
I would recommend, therefore, that a joint review of cultural activities
in the City of Miami be conducted between the Department of Citizen
Services and the Department of Leisure Services, as we have discussed.
Following this review, and any potential reorganization, it would then
be appropriate to address t•ls. Swan's request.
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LW, Parkins, Director
Office of Community Affairs
Anna Reville, Coordinator
MIAMI CENTER/LOWE ART MUSE
Margarita Rossi Coordinator ``/I k
Cultural Experiences Divisiofi�
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MC/LAM Program Overview
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Attached for your review is a profile of our community service
and education activities to date. It should be noted that the
CENTER has generated more than $360,000 in grants awards for
initiating and operating programs.
While the continued need for broad -based cultural coordination'
and improved delivery is evident, we are confident that the
City's cultural experiences program is utilizing resources, n ro-
rooting greater participation and maximizing community benefit.
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cc: Mr. Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
Mr. John J. Baratte
Director, Lowe Art Museum
University of Miami
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MIAM1 C_ F'NTtR /LOWF' A tzT Musi tiM
Cultural Experiences Division
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In January, 1977, the City of Miami and the university of Mia tni
established together an innovative program which coordinates, develops
ancl promotes cultural resources in the community, 1v11AMI CENTER/
LOVE ART MtJSFt1M, Cultural Experiences Division of the Cityts
Office. of Community Affairs provides a clearinghouse for the arts and
educational programs for individuals of all ages. The CENTER's programs
address the needs of a diverse audience of residents and visitors in
a triyethnic community.
I. Community Services. MIA MI CENTER programst
- Provide public information on cultural activities, increase
awareness and citizen participation. The CENTER publishes
a monthly Calendar which now reaches a combined audience
of more than 4,000 persons. A listing of resources, by.agency,
organization and community leaders, enables the staff to
gather information and make referrals.
- Coordinate arts activities for community groups. In cooperation
with the Dade Couht.y Public Library, the Arts and Science Council
and the Downtown Development Authority, the CENTER draws on
accessible facilities and diverse resources.
Provide a showcase for grass roots cultural organizations,
Programs performed in City facilities include appearances by
Olufemi Dancers, Quadra Band, Florida Opera Repertory,
Puerto Rican Folklorico Dancers, Lyric Theatre, llade County
`..uric Teachers Association, and Los Chicos Spanish Children's
Theatre, among others.
Provide technical advisory assistance. In addition to professional
arts educators, the staff includes an audio-visual technician and
a public: relations aide. Individuals and organizations draw frequently
on the CIS NTL R's personnel. Multi -use facilities, such as the
Little. llavana Community Center, can be adapted for musical,
dance and theatre presentations.
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Community Services, MIA MI CFNTF'R programs'
Identify sources of funding. Nunlerous community organizations
mut other City agencies haVe beets assisted by CENTER staff in
researching, writing and editing grants proposals, Greater ivtiami
Youth Sytzlpllony, for ctnple, was awarded a grant of $12, 0t)0
from the Florida Fine Arts Council through a proposal coordinated
with CENTi ii staff,
Provide a showcase for various ethnic cultural celebrations.
In cooperation with the Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown,
Metropolitan Dade County and others, the CENTER produced
"t<wanza," a 7 day, city=wide Afro=American festival which
included musical and visual arts activities, athletic events, and
related youth activities. The CENTER participated in Latin
American Heritage Week and the Nation of Islam's Liberty Festival
in July.
Produce programs in the visual and performing arts, In addition
to coordinating activities with P.A.C„E., co -sponsoring performances
throughout the community which utilize the City's Shownlobiles,
the CI' NTER's program supplements the exciting schedule of
performing arts events coordinated through the City's Department
of Parks .and Recreation, Opera, films and theatrical performances
are regularly scheduled. The CENTER organized and operated
an art gallery through the auspices of the City and drawing on the
.art collections of the University of Miami. Public enthusiasm for
the gallery, located downtown in the Dallas Park Hotel, indicated
the community's awareness of the City of Miami's commitrncnt to
improve cultural programming.
II. Educa Lion Prot; ra n15
Recognizing the need to provide quality arts education and exposure
to the broad spectrum of the community, the MIA MI CENTER's programs
draw on the resources of a major university and other concerned
professionals. The C E N'I'f''R's staff includes two art educators and
to111' a rt ist-in-I'ttsidellcl
Child growth and development:. Art experiences expand the child's
horizons and increase his opportuni.tes. The CENTER education
programs are integrated with Dade County Public Schools'
"Curricular'" series tlaroLgh 15 specially developed slide lecture
programs available through the Lowe Art Museum. Demonstrations
of silkscreen printing are also available. "Dade County Youth Art,"
an exhibition of art by children in the public schools, showcases
young people's skills zinc' provides incentive for excellence.
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11. Education Programs&
Child growth attcl development,
Chilcdren's pride in and appreciation for their cultural heritage
and that of othtsrs is stimulated by slide lecttire programs and
cultural festivities, such as "l ttatiza." Children also learn by
observing their pears, and the CENT1.12 has co=sponsored programs
with the Coconut Grove Cliildren's Theatre in schools, Perhaps
the most important program enabled by the MIAMI C1i4NTI;'R is
the City of Miami's Daycare "Art Therapy" prof rain for children
with learning and language disabilities, This special program,
funded by a Title. VI grant awarded to Daycare Division, was
developed in cooperation w/arts educator Dr. Marian Jefferson
of the University of Miatni,
Young People's Community Leadership Program.
The CENTER is actively involved in the County's School program for
gifted students of highschool age. To date, two students have
pa rticipated in CENTER activities on assignment to professional
staff. One of these was subsequently given the Silver Knight Award
for developing creative arts programs. The CENTER provides
guidance, assistance and experience for youth in a diversity of
programs.
Workshops.
The CENTER designed an innovative silkscreen printing program
which has been funded through a Title VI CETA award. The workshop,
under the supervision of a resident artist printmaker, is training
18 participants from age 19 through 48 in layout, design, and allied
printing techniques. The Silkscreen Workshop has produced printed
materials of high quality for the Downtown Development Authority,
the Dade County Arts and Sciences Council, and the Black Arts
Workshop. Another CI:NTER workshop activity was coordinated with
Olufemi Dance Company. One presentation was at the Model Cities
Cultural Arts Center, the other was at the James E. Scott facility
for senior c:i1i•rens.
Seniors' Services.
NILAh1I CENTER programs address the special needs of the elderly
in our community. "Rides to Culture" provides transportation to
programs at the 1.ittle 1davana Community Center and other facilities.
A film and lecture program developed for the Malcolm Ross Senior
Center ;uul the Metropolitan Senior Center has attracted more than
1500 persons since it began last October.
LOWE ART MUSEUM SLIDE RROORAM
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Tho following slide programs are currently available to interested
groups. The programs are from 30 minutes to bO minutes long and
narration is given by Docents from the Lowe Art Museum. Por
further information ,Ad reservations, please call Mr. John (Mary)
Partridge, telephone 858=1055. please allow two wets advance
notice for booking e!tes.
NATURE OF DESIGN - 'ie viewer discovers design in eteryday objects
and in wo+<s of art.
THE WORLD OF PAUL RVERE = The program explores the Art and crafts
during th i life of Paul Reves e.
IMAGES OF AUTHORITY . AFRICAN ART .. An • ntroduction .;o the art of
Black Africe
AMERICAN FOLK ART - A ,resentation of the painting, sculpture and
crafts of 19.:1 century America.
THE ART AND CULTURE or THE FLORIDA IN TANS - A look into the daily
.. lives of thr Florida Indian. - yesterday and today.
THE LAND OF RAVEN, BE CA AND KILLER WH % .E - The 1; 'e and art of the
Indians of :ne Northwestern Jnited Stars.
PRE-COLUMBIAN PERUVII P. ART A study o-. the art cf Peru before the
arrival of '.he Spanish explorers.
HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAP',Y - A brief look et the fascinating world of
photograph, from its origins to the art -works of today.
THE ART OF THE INDIA 1 OF THE SOUTHWEST - Kachinas, pottery,
basketry a. i weaving of the Indians of the Southwestern
United Stalls.
AMERICAN PAINTING - A ipresentation of the highlights of American
painting fret the colonial period to the end of World
War I I .
HISTORY OF CUBAN ART - A survey of Cuban Art from colonial to
modern time! .
*RUSSIAN ART - A press station which reveals the pre -revolution art
and architec,:ure of Russia.
*ART OF THE RENAISSANCE - A look at Renaissance Art with selected
works from the Kress Collection of tte Lowe Art Museum.
*THE STYLES OF ART - A program which explores and differentiates
naturalism, formal order, fantasy ane emotionalism in art.
*Available in the Spring of 1978.
'ti •1'I I t'ENTE1;/ L( WE A".'l' MUSEUM
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Cultural Experiences Division
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APR T i. 1977
MAY
.iUNE
SEPTEMBER
liC'1t)BER
1)i:CI:'•?B ER
t'Ianagemen t ,rt-inc.inl es. Seminar.
Pub1 is Yelatlnns Seminar
Tn c•ooneration with Model Ci ty Center
for Cultural Arts and 14 community ort'anizations
The Yeomen of__the_ _guard -L.11. Community Center
in cooperation with Florida Onera Penertory
Dade County Youth Art Exhibit
In cooperation with Dade Co: Public Schools -
Jackie llinchev
(through June)
Children's Film Festival
(Little Havana Community Center)
In cooperation with Miami -Dade Pu1i1 ie Library,
including hispanic Branch
(through August)
"Art 'l'hercipv for Pre-Schoolers"
Day cart' (:rent (Sl$0,000)
"Now '.'nrl d Idorkshnn:(.r;inhi es .6 Printing"
'iC/1.:\M i;rant ($ t)7,0001
in cooneration with Dade Co. CETA Consortium
Art (al lc,rv- Dallas nark
"Esso Collection of Latin American Art"
In cooperation wi tli Lowe Art Museum, U. of M.
"Costumes and 'i'c:xtiles of Latin America"
MDCC, New t:orld ('enter Campus
In cooperation wi th Lowe Art Museum, U. or M.
(thrcitRh November)
t:w; n;Sa Festiv•t1.
In cooperation with Cultural Advisory Council
of iivertown
Participated in jury
(Urban ''al is Competiti.LE0 Produced printed material
In cooperation with Downtown Development Authority
.JA..I'AI:)' 1978 "Salute to Culture" Poster
Commissioned by Dade Co. Arts 5 Sciences Council
tiilksc•reen Demonstrations for Public Schools
In cooperation with Dade Co. Public Schools
TO:
ettor Oft MOM. PLarktbA
INTE11,0Prldt MtM(1.511ANOUM
Mr. Joseph R. Grassie
City Manager
tn0M: Maurice A. Verr6
Mayor
bAtC January 6, 1978 kILL
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tttfrEnENCkS:
Agenda/Commission Meeting
January 11, 1978
ENCLbSURtS: 2
Please place the name of Mrs. Nora Swan on the Agenda for the January 11, 1978
Commission meeting to discuss her appointment as Coordinator of Community
Cultural Resources for the city.
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A .aaint a it .►s doorsli t. of r too: r t. CttU AkgetuQMMM,
A eentra .direeted daring house for all the arts ttou d respond to
Ijor r oeds of the oottiunity and the sehool:s,
A. It would respond to these basie poatti`lit+pee*
1. Intergroup eo- un.catian •
2, A sense et belonging to one cot:vanity, and not to separate
• ethnic Or minority Cenitinities
2 Sharing 11Lami's unique, ruti=ethn :e cultural: riches
4: Respecting cultural diversity while preserving ethnic pride
5; i1a1dng arrangements for eolleboiration and for pooling cultural resources
6, f:a2initing ttl.ocai tr easurett into treasure for the whole city,
• to improve the quality of lite for Viet -liars and for tourists
7. Pro -:'ding showcases for the culture and art of different groups
' (3lack, Hispanic, Angle; different religious and age groups) •
8. Organic ng and supporting festivals, street fairs, ethnic exhibits,
• cultural museums, performances, people's art
9. Celebrating different cultural heritages as a means of understanding
and valuing tethers of our co.=n ttty previously ignored or distrusted
R. it ttould respond to these basic school needs:
1. Iaki.ng the education of the child part of a total. environment,
' by integrating school arts progrars with community resources
2. Educating classroom teachers in the currently -stressed social
• philosophy that corrects the arts with general education
3: =nabling the child to recogriice and respect his cultural heritage
4, _n;.bla ng the child to recognize and respect the cultural heritage
• of others , :'t>p w:
5 ' Bringing the multi -ethnic arts of the community into the schools
6. Taking the children out into the community to experience its
' multi -ethnic art resources •
7: Developing the childts information, through the arts
8: Developing the child's respect for people, through the arts
9. Cultivating the child's creative potential: a basic educational need.
r That art is basic in proper' education, not a minor nor subject, is the keynote
of innumerable 1977 studies. An important reference is David Rockefellet's
Co:An1 to Our Senses, I•;cGraw Hill, 1977 report of the Rockefeller Panel.
(Subtitle: The Signficcnce of the Arts for American Education)
Other references will be provided on request.
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Minority Groups Stress the to long
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By GAYLE POLLARD
Herat. Slott Writer
Every one — blacks, Latins.
whites, Christians. Jews, the elder-
ly, the handicapped and women —
needs a sense of belonging to one
community and not separate com-
munities in Dade.
This was the theme of a two-day
workshop sponsored by the Dade
Community Relations Board and
the National Conference of Chris-
tians and Jews at the Sheraton
Four Ambassadors Hotel.
More than 40 groups represent-
ing the interests of ethhic minori-
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ties. feminists, educators. religions, •
the handicapped and government
sent about 175 participants.
What, they discussed was summa-
rized Friday. • .
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"THINGS HA'VEN'T changed."
said CRB member Francena Thom-
as. "When 1 say that things haven't
changed, I don't mean that can't
sit in a restaurant or enjoy a friend
of another race..
"But the attitudes and 'the pat-
terns that allowed slavery. to exist
in this nation still exist today. My
community. the black community,
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tudes. Things haven't changed or.
we wouldn't be .here today:. she
said.
Mrs. Thomas, who is director or
minority and wrmen's affairs- at
Florida Internati-mal University.
described "a lad! of indifference*"
as a unifying thre:d throughout the
conference. But ,11e said that par-
ticipants had "toe, great a •sense of
powetlessness." ;
"This kind of ci•nterenec; gives us
the . opportunity.' she said. "to
focus on the practical solutions of
problems."
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areas of housing, unemployment' ; ormajority groups.st#' id, c
- the media. potiticat action, schoi14,1".• scribing workshop subje,
,.. - ' t :. Complaints also were made abe
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- "THE NUMBER One prnbtims is ,inadequate media coverage. law '-
tack of intergroup, communication:" torment and politicab represen
• said Helene Rand. an NCO consul"- tiofl here
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"Other major rtoblems . include * to give more coverage to. differ(
lack of opportuipties for employ- 'gimps., said CRB( member All
ment and mobilii.y and in the area ttfargolis. so that the groups c
• of housing. e misuse of power and Learn. about the positive actions
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and employment.
manipulatin., by certain groups to
keqs oth.r groups alienated and sion showing Dades three ma
,.vithote economic power. and a perspectives. Margolis owns rat
access to quality education statiop3 WMBIte and WBUSt
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