JULY 2013 News Briefs Brief items from the past month related to public art in Florida

from the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP)

BOYNTON BEACH

Public artist Cecilia Lueza has installed a sculpture series in Boynton Beach as part of the annual Avenue of the Arts sculpture exhibition.

BRADENTONFormer FAPAP Board Member Ann Wykell, who had been coordinating projects for the Downtown Development Authority, is no longer engaged here. Ann is working on a private project and available for consulting work.

BROWARD COUNTY

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The 32’ by 16’ by 32 ‘ pointillist ship sculpture by artist Ralph Helmick and associate artist Stuart Schechter which was installed in the lobby of Terminal 21 at Point Everglades has been reconfigured to adapt to a more central location in the terminal and displayed with additional lighting, within the passenger waiting area. Fata Morgana, the artwork’s title, means an optical illusion of water, also known as a mirage. More than 2,400 small pewter elements were hung by nearly 1,700 fine cables with incredible precision on an overhead suspension grid and configured to form the ship and its reflection on the sea. The intent was to evoke a journey of the mind as well as a literal ocean voyage, with the core image being a hallucinatory cruise ship.

CORAL SPRINGS

One of the purchased sculptures from the Sculpture on Sample 2012 Program , Cosmological Principle by Hanna Jubran has been moved from 9530 West Sample Road to its permanent location in Betti Stradling Park. It was purchased by the Public Art Committee. The Public Art Program was established in 2003 and is funded by public art impact fees from private developers. No tax dollars are used in funding the Public Art Program.

CLEARWATER The City of Clearwater currently has an open posting for the annual Sculpture360 exhibition. The Call to Artists is listed on CaFE and closes on July 17th. Further details on the Call to Artists can be found at: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1402&sortby=fair_name&apply=yes

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FORT MYERSCity Council has not yet taken up the revisions to Ordinance 118.7.7 that the Public Art Committee referred to City Staff in November. It is scheduled to be considered by the Planning Board on August 7, and will be placed on the City Council's agenda some time after that. If adopted as proposed, it will replace the City's current optional public art ordinance with one that requires 1 percent for public art on all CIP and private development occurring within the City of Fort Myers.

GAINESVILLE

1)Artist James Lasley installed "Sun King - Toltec," in the Sun Center in June, and will be installing, "Cloud-Cycle" outside there this week. This three-month commission came about when the Sun Center owner saw the artist moving the sculpture on a trailer and approached him about placing it on his property.

2) Kenneth Von Roenn will be joining Florida State University this month as the new Director of the Master Craftman Studio. He will also serve as Associate Director of the Public Art/Architectural Art Specialized Study. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position: he received his Masters in Architecture from Yale University in 1981, and is a graduate of Florida State University (1970). Most recently, he served as Founder/President of two companies in Louisville, KY: Architectural Glass Art, Inc. and Glassworks, LLC. He was awarded the Kentucky Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2011, and his commissions include a wide range of locations both domestically and internationally, including a 14’ by 100’ glass wall at the Orlando International Airport.

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JACKSONVILLE1. The Art in Public Places (APP) program commissioned an advocacy video on the Chamblins Uptown-

Shaun Thurston mural for $700. It will live among 2-3 other APP videos/presentations on the new Cultural Council website in the fall. http://vimeo.com/65829001

2. The Cultural Council received 27 Spark Grant applications in total. Slightly more individual artists than cultural organizations applied and the majority of applicants were from Duval County (19 of 27). A variety of cultural disciplines were represented, however the majority of applicants described themselves as multi-disciplinary. The Review Committee selected the finalists in June. They will be referred to the APP Committee in July for consideration. Finalists proposals will be distributed for review prior to the APP Committee on July 10. From there, the finalists will be reviewed by the Cultural Council Board of Directors and the Downtown Development Review Board.

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Talking Continents public art piece has been experiencing technical problems with the lighting since the initial installation and retrofit in 2003-2004. SMG and Jax Stage Lighting have identified a new unit. The purchase would include lighting materials for 6 figures and 3 extra units for back up. Approx. cost: $12,000.

4. The Yates Mural Project project is going well, but there have been challenges, especially with the less

experienced Milagros team. There has been great press coverage both in print, on Facebook, and

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television. The First Coast News story was played for the committee resulting in discussion about how artists might be given more preparation for interaction with the media. Concern about the media person being uncertified to be in the lift was also discussed. Dedication ceremony for the Yates is August 7, at first Wednesday Artwalk, 6-7 pm.

5. A new glass, ceramic and stone mural, “Celestial Playground”, by Korean artist Amy Cheng has been installed at the Jacksonville International Airport. Cheng is a nationally acclaimed artist, having provided other high-caliber works in Chicago, New York and Seattle. The total cost of the project was $75,000. 60% of that fund was used for the actual mural construction. The left-over funds were used to buy display cases and to create materials for presentations. Miotto Mosica Studios will fabricate the project. Cheng’s proposal was one of approximately 60 received.

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Orlando public artist Martha Lent was commissioned by Christina Foard Hunady, Director of the Arts in Medicine Program

at UF Health Shands Jacksonville who collaborated with her on a design that would reflect the concept of hope and healing. The resulting large scale wall mounted sculpture (8’ x 26 ‘) includes 80 individual pieces hand shaped and painted on wood. "Celebration of Hope

and Creativity" has been installed on a wall in a hallway of the first floor of the building. The hallway is a high-traffic transitional point for patient and staff experience which connects the Emergency Room to the Pharmacy. “The organic and nature based elements are freely flowing through space, creating a sense of calm and colorful tranquility”, says the artist.

7. Former FAPAP Board member, Cabeth Cornelius has moved on from her role at Harbinger and the billboard gallery project.

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MIAMI

1) A monumental sculpture by Miami-based artist Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova has been installed at the Kendall Soccer Park. The 30’ sculptural tribute to soccer is entitled September Trophy.

2) Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places received a 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Award for our new website, www.miamidadepublicart.org “Making Public Art Cyber Accessible”The newly designed website of Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places, www.miamidadepublicart.org, extends the accessibility of more than 650 works of art from the Miami-Dade County Public Art Collection. The site allows residents and visitors anytime-online access to images and documentation of the public art collection, the ability to create virtual tours and capabilities to search the collection by media, artist or location. In addition, the new website features expanded content, opportunities for artists, tools, resources and news items that will be constantly updated. The acquisition of this custom-designed platform not only allows for the collection to be viewed by worldwide visitors, it also serves as the management system for the conservation and stewardship of the collection, including inventory and records-keeping functions.

3) Sculptor John Henry’s team came down to restore his sculpture, Paciencia, , located at the South Miami Metrorail Station. The restoration took 3 days.

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4) Plan to put out an RFP for the appraisal of their Art in Public Places collection by mid-summer.

MIAMI BEACH

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Conservation treated was completed on a mural by Connie Lloveras which had mineral deposits and peeling paint.

2) Finalizing conservation treatment on sculpture by Judy Pfaff.

3) The RFQ for Washington Avenue project (budget $500,000 - $700,000) had 145 submissions. Two artists were selected (Juan Lopez/Madrid & Francesco Simeti/Brooklyn/Sicily) to submit fully realized proposals due July 31, 2013.

4) On July 17, 2013 an art project should be approved for the new South Pointe Park Pier (budget $100,000)

5) Starting to work on a new RFQ for Flamingo Park, (budget $160,000)

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6) Should unveil a new art project in Bandshell Park by the artist Kevin Arrow (budget $70,000) sometime within the next 6 months.

MONROE COUNTY

With six upcoming projects coming up in the Keys, the Arts Council is developing a qualified list of potential public artists (see Calls for Art section below) which will remain active for the next five years. The projects are 2 new fire stations (Conch Key and Stock Island), Marathon Courthouse renovation, Freeman Justice Center courthouse lobby expansion and renovated Drug Court facility within the Court House, and an additional space in the Key West International Airport.

PORT ST. LUCIEThe City of Port St. Lucie Public Art Advisory Board has added two new members, pursuant to the revised Ordinance 13-18 which allows 2 non-artist seats: one representative from the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and one from the Treasure Coast Builders' Assocaition. The new ordinance can be viewed online at the City's website: http://www.cityofpsl.com/planning-zoning/public-art-requirements.html. An Artist Registry is also posted on the same link.

The ordinance establishes a new Chapter in the City Code - Ch. 162 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES - and is now found in Municode Sec. 162.01-162.09. The amendment creates a new Article and Sections to Chapter 32 Departments, Boards and Commissons (adopted as Article XV Public Art Advisory Board, Sec. 32.130 - 32.143). The 7 member advisory board makes recommendations to the City Council on specific public art projects, including the selection of works of art, architectural enhancements and special landscape treatments.

The new members are Brad Currie, AICP, Principal - Land Design South and Steve Sumner, member of TCBA.

SARASOTAAn effort to place a statue of an Iwo Jima sculpture in a prominent waterfront location has been reported as drawing controversy www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130627/ARTICLE/130629676/2066/NEWS

ST. LUCIE COUNTYA past member of FAPAP, the St. Lucie County Art in Public Places Advisory Committee was reinstated after a suspension of 24 months. May 3, 2013 marked the day that AiPP reappeard on the arts radar. County Adminstration and the Board of County Commissioners are reconsidering the capture of percent for art on County capital construction costs (2%) and transportation projects (1%). Prior to its suspension, the Cultural Affairs Division was sunsetted. The Art in Public Places program was created by County ordinance on July 6, 1999.

Ordinance 11-016 sunsetted the AiPP advisory committee, comprised of volunteers who orchestrated a decade of awareness, education and programming.

In 2009, a new nonprofit, the Arts and Cultural Alliance was established as the LAA for St. Lucie County, FL. They are in receivership of "State of the Arts" license plate revenue for the county as well as being granted the funds that were remaining in the AiPP fund at the time of its suspension. The ACA's objectives are to promote art and culture in St. Lucie

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County; to stimulate partnerships in the business sectors; coordinate, promote and encourage arts participation in the social fabric of St. Lucie County; to encourage art education and cultural activities in all educational institutions; to facilitate a determination of needs for existing art/culture facilities and development of new arts facilities; to conduct programs; and to enhance tourism through art and cultural activities.

TAMARAC

Mary Ann Baker completed the fishing pier and pedestrian bridge at Caporella Park. When the playground is rebuild in the early fall, her new fence will be installed.

TAMPA.

Sarah Howard will assume the responsibilities of Curator of Public Art at USF’s Institute for Research in Art on August 3, following the resignation of the current curator Sheena Simmons.

WINTER PARKJan Clanton, Leonard Feinberg, and Francine Newberg have been appointed to the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board. The board meets on the third Monday of every month. Ms. Clanton and Ms. Newberg have served previously although not in the past year or two.

CALLS FOR ARTCLEARWATER

1) Established Florida Artist(s)--Public Art in Private Development—Budget--$180,000Need competence in creating both 2D artworks (interior) and 3D (exterior) sculpture --for a health care facility in Clearwater. Need to have a track record of success with at least one large scale project (with budget over $60K). Focus will be the creation of an interior lobby wall artwork as well as exterior sculptural elements--such as: free standing sculptures, benches, exercise equipment

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(related to an exercise trail), shade structures or other outdoor landscape enhancements. Deadline: July 17, 2013.If you know of any top notch Florida based artists who may be interested in this opportunity, please send me their names (and contact information if available); I will contact them with application instructions. Or you can pass this information on to these artists directly, and they can contact me for further details and instructions--Mark Flickinger at markflick@yahoo.com.

2) Annual “Sculpture360” exhibition with $3,000 honorarium. Deadline July 17, 2013. Three sculptures to be selected. https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1402&sortby=fair_name&apply=yes

CORAL SPRINGSEesign and construction of three sports themed mosaic murals at new buildings in Mullins Park. $30,000. Deadline July 31, 2013. http://www.coralsprings.org/PublicArt/CallForArtists.cfm.

GULFPORT “Sculpture Wall” 13-foot fence for Public Library. $2,000. Deadline August 15.http://mygulfport.us/gpl/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/RFP-COF.pdf

KISSIMMEEAnnual “Sculpture Experience” temporary exhibition with $250 travel stipend and a $1,000 Best of Show award. Entry fee of $40. Deadline September 2, 2013. Sixteen sculptures to be selected. www.kissimmeemainstreet.com.

MONROE COUNTYDeveloping a Qualified Artist list. Six upcoming projects. Qualified artists are eligible to apply for the next 5 years. Deadline August 27, 2014. http://www.keysarts.com/grants_more/RFQ-biannual-general%20AIPP.June2013.pdf

TAMARACBench Design. $20,000 design fee. Deadline July 9. http://gw180.wix.com/tamarac#!tamarac-bench-rfp/cx7h

TAMPAExposed wall for pool. Budget $25,000. Deadline July 19, 2013.http://www.tampagov.net/dept_art_programs/files/RoyJenkinsRFQ.pdf

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PLEASE LET US KNOWLet us know about any public art related news from your area – new art work, loss of art work, press or legislation affecting the arts, new personnel, etc. Send news of the month to Terry.Olson@ocfl.net by the 1st of the following month.

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