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July 12, 2016
Mayor Tomas P. Regalado
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Miami, Fl 33133
Dear Mayor Regalado,
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The residents of, and visitors to, Miami are thirsty for rood art which is accessible to everyone,
as evidenced by the success of Art Basel and our area's art museums, galleries, Wynwood, and
the public sculptures which have helped define U% as an art -centric community — and has drawn
people to Miami from all over the world. This is good for those of us who live here and those who
visit us, and it is also good business.
As the Director of the Perez Art Museum Miami, I have had the opportunity in this position, and
in my prior curatorial positions in other major cities, to experience the transformative effect of
art on the lives of people, especially young people. Making art and sculpture a visible part of
everyday life creates a catalyst for conversations about a whole host of topics and mindfulness of
different ways of seeing the world. Now, more than ever, the ability to have discourse and
analysis of differing points of view in a peaceful way, is a skill which should be fostered. I
wholeheartedly endorse the City of Miami's Art in Public Places Ordinance which is up for second
reading this week, and urge the City Commission to make this ordinance a reality.
Sincerely,
Franklin Sirmans
Director
Perez Art Museum Miami
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