Resolution 2020-31450 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31450
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE ARTS RESIDENCY AND CULTURAL
PROGRAM TO BE KNOWN AS "OPEN HOUSE, MIAMI BEACH," AS SET FORTH IN
EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION, A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROGRAM FOR THE
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT OF ARTISTS AND NON-PROFIT CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS (THE "ARTISTS") TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORKS OR CREATE AN
ARTISTIC/CULTURAL ACTIVATION, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, IN COMMERCIAL
CORRIDORS OF THE CITY, WITHIN PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTIES
PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM; FURTHER, APPROVING THE CALL FOR
PROJECTS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "1" TO THIS RESOLUTION, INCLUDING
THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND TERMS OF THE PROGRAM WHICH, AMONG
OTHER REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE THAT EACH PLACEMENT IS SUBJECT TO
PRIVATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARTIST AND THE PARTICIPATING
PROPERTY OWNER OR DESIGNEE THEREOF; AND FURTHER, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF ARTISTS AND AWARDS OF INDIVIDUAL
STIPENDS OF $2,500, TO FACILITATE EACH ARTIST'S ACTIVATION AS PART OF
THE PROGRAM, WITH THE FINAL AWARDS TO BE MADE BY A CURATORIAL
COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY'S ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE AND TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE CITY'S
CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Program is essential to the City's
mission to develop, coordinate, and promote arts and culture within Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, as part of the City's efforts to promote arts and culture within the
City of Miami Beach, the Mayor and City Commission desire to create an Arts
Residency and Cultural Program in the City of Miami Beach, to be known as "Open
House, Miami Beach" (the "Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program is a public/private initiative for the selection and
placement of artists and non-profit cultural organizations (the "Artists") to exhibit their
works or create an artistic/cultural activation, on a temporary basis, within commercial
corridors of the City, within vacant privately-owned properties participating in the
Program; and
WHEREAS, a summary of the terms for the proposed Program, selection criteria,
award process and related Program requirements, is incorporated as Exhibit "1" to the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Call for Projects is incorporated as Exhibit "2" to the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, up to seventy-five (75) Artists will be selected by a Curatorial
Committee, consisting of three (3) members of the City's AIPP Committee (Maria Elena
Ortiz , Michael McManus and Yolanda Sanchez) and two (2) members of the Cultural
Arts Council (Dawn McCall and Laurence Moser); and
WHEREAS, the Program terms provide that selected Artists shall receive a
stipend of $2,500 each, to support a cultural activation in a vacant space offered by a
participating property owner, provided, however, that the final placement is subject to a
private agreement between the Artist and the property owner or designee; and
WHEREAS, participating Artists will activate the vacant spaces, which shall be
open to the general public, for a period of at least thirty (30) days, including during City's
scheduled "Culture Crawl" events; and
WHEREAS, as part of the FY20/21 budget, the Mayor and City Commission
appropriated $200,000 to fund the Program, subject to approval of the Program terms
set forth in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby establish the Arts Residency and Cultural Program to be known as
"Open House, Miami Beach," as set forth in Exhibit "1" to this Resolution (the
"Program"), a public/private program for the selection and placement of artists and non-
profit cultural organizations (the "Artists") to exhibit their works or create an
artistic/cultural activation, on a temporary basis, in commercial corridors of the City,
within privately-owned properties participating in the Program; further, approve the Call
for Projects as set forth in Exhibit "2" to this Resolution, including the selection criteria
and terms of the Program which, among other requirements, provide that each
placement is subject to private agreement between the Artist and the participating
property owner or designee thereof; and further, approve and authorize the selection of
Artists and awards of individual stipends of $2,500, to facilitate each Artist's activation
as part of the Program, with the final awards to be made by a curatorial committee
comprised of three (3) members of the City's Art in Public Places Committee and two
(2) members of the City's Cultural Arts Council, as identified in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 14, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE ARTS RESIDENCY
AND CULTURAL PROGRAM TO BE KNOWN AS "OPEN HOUSE, MIAMI
BEACH," AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" TO THIS RESOLUTION, A
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROGRAM FOR THE SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
OF ARTISTS AND NON-PROFIT CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS (THE
"ARTISTS") TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORKS OR CREATE AN
ARTISTIC/CULTURAL ACTIVATION, ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, IN
COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS OF THE CITY, WITHIN PRIVATELY-OWNED
PROPERTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM; FURTHER,
APPROVING THE CALL FOR PROJECTS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "1"
TO THIS RESOLUTION, INCLUDING THE SELECTION CRITERIA AND
TERMS OF THE PROGRAM WHICH, AMONG OTHER REQUIREMENTS,
PROVIDE THAT EACH PLACEMENT IS SUBJECT TO PRIVATE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARTIST AND THE PARTICIPATING
PROPERTY OWNER OR DESIGNEE THEREOF; AND FURTHER,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF ARTISTS AND
AWARDS OF INDIVIDUAL STIPENDS OF $2,500, TO FACILITATE EACH
ARTIST'S ACTIVATION AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, WITH THE FINAL
AWARDS TO BE MADE BYA CURATORIAL COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF
THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY'S ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
COMMITTEE AND TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE CITY'S CULTURAL ARTS
COUNCIL, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt this resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach is investing in the revitalization of Miami Beach commercial corridors
with an experiential cultural artist residency within vacant spaces. Open House Miami Beach will
activate empty spaces in Miami Beach commercial districts by attracting, retaining and
supporting the revitalization of our artistic community. Privately owned vacant spaces will serve
as free work spaces, studios, exhibition space and communal areas that encourage dialogue
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and collaboration. In collaboration with participating property owners, Open House will provide
the space and support necessary for peer to peer collaborations to emerge and breed new art
forms that benefit the City's entire artistic community.
The goal of Open House Miami Beach is to entice artists to Miami Beach and unite residents
and businesses through art. The project is geared toward stimulating Miami Beach commercial
corridors by providing a place of connection, forging a point of interest, and allowing artists to
fabricate a space for exchange among a cross section of creatives and the community. We
encourage artists to sell work, increase their network, collaborate with Miami Beach institutions
and exhibit theirartistic creativity. We encourage property owners to bring innovative cultural
business to Miami Beach, through this project, and create a place for cultural tourism.
Open House Miami Beach will provide free space and financial support to qualifying artists and
non-profit cultural organizations. A stipend of $2,500 will accompany each occupancy to cover
anticipated costs,which may include:
•Moving expenses;
•insurance, supplies, parking and utilities; and
•Marketing and publicity
The stipend will be awarded with the understanding that the Project will enhance and develop
the City's cultural community. To demonstrate that the stipend is fulfilling, or has fulfilled, its
purpose, the recipient must supply a written Final Report, which shall document the grant
recipient's satisfaction of all requirements.
ANALYSIS
PROJECT DETAILS
Open House Miami Beach is an open call to artists and invites artists of all disciplines and non-
profit cultural organizations to participate.
Any performance or visual artist working in any medium can submit credentials.Any non-profit
cultural organization can submit credentials.A curatorial advisory committee will select a pool of
up to fifty(50)artists and non-profit cultural organizations for participating property owners to
consider. Cultural Affairs staff will work with the participating property owners to match the artist
or organization and location.The selected artist/organization and property owner will work
collaboratively on all other aspects of occupying the space.
Total Project Budget $200,000.00 USD ($2,500 USD per selected artist or non-profit
organization)
The selected artists and non-profit organizations are responsible for any additional costs, above
$2,500, associated with the implementation of the work.
Open House Miami Beach is committed to providing art experiences that are accessible to
everyone,free and open to the public, and is committed to re-inventing Miami Beach's
commercial corridors.
During the residency, participating artists and non-profit organizations are encouraged to be
open and accessible to the public for at least the minimum requested hours listed below-
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spaces are welcome to stay open beyond the suggested hours. Determination of extended
hours will be the responsibility of the occupant and property owners. If the artwork is located
outdoors or the exhibit can be experienced as intended from the outside, space does not need
to be kept open to the public, but it must be accessible and viewable.
Suggested Hours of Operation
Monday—Sunday: 12:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
The hours of operation may vary and will be mutually agreed upon by the artist and City and will
include Culture Crawl, a citywide Miami Beach program which takes place on the third Thursday
of each month, 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Location
Commercial corridors of Miami Beach, FL, including, but not limited to, Washington Avenue,
Lincoln Road,41st Street, and North Beach. The selected artist/organization will work
collaboratively with Cultural Affairs staff and participating property owners to determine specific
locations.
Anticipated Project Schedule:
Opportunity Announced & Promoted—October 15, 2020
Application Deadline— November 13„2020
Selection of Finalists—November 16-20, 2020
Open House Begins- December 2020
FOR ARTISTS AND NON-PROFIT CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Open to professional artists in all disciplines and non-profit cultural organizations. Artists who
demonstrate innovative, contemporary and creative approaches to their work are encouraged to
apply. The quality of the work, strength of the concept, design capabilities and established track
record of successful project implementation will be considered of highest priority.All mediums
will be considered.
Non-profit, 501(c)(3)cultural organizations and cultural departments within an institution of higher
learning (college or university)with tax-exempt status under other subsections of 501(c)(3)
wishing to present or produce cultural and artistic events in the City of Miami Beach are eligible
to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submissions must be received as a complete application on the Submittable website by no
later than the advertised deadline.All materials will be submitted online,via Submittable. There
is NO application fee to apply or to use the Submittable online application system. For general
information, artists will be directed to create or use a Submittable account,visit
http://help.submittable.com/knowledgebase/articles/225218-how-do-i-submit.
Artists/Non-profits must submit:
1. No less than ten(10)images/videos/links of previously completed work. Please
accurately identify medium, dimensions,date, location, client/agency, size, budget,
completion date, and a brief written description.The Submittable system will prompt you
to enter this information with each uploaded image. NOTE:Artists must submit a
complete application to Submittable.
2. Project Statement Detailing Initial Approach to Project
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3. Artist Statement or Mission Statement for Non-profit organizations
4. CV (For professional artists only)
5. 501 (c)(3)tax-exempt status letter(For Non-profit organizations only)
SELECTION PROCESS and CURATORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A curatorial advisory committee will be comprised of three (3)members from the City of Miami
Beach Art in Public Places Committee (AiPP)- Maria Elena Ortiz, Michael McManus and
Yolanda Sanchez-and two (2)representative(s)from the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts
Council (CAC)-Dawn McCall and Laurence Moser- (the"Open House Selection
Committee"). The Committee will evaluate all submissions and will select a pool of applicants
based on the quality of previously completed projects, artistic accomplishments, and cultural
impact.The primary evaluation criteria will be previous artistic accomplishment as demonstrated
in images/video of completed work samples,diversity of programming, experience, and/or initial
approach to the project as demonstrated in the preliminary project statement. If appropriate,the
City reserves the right to recommend an artist or non-profit organization directly from initially
submitted applications.
Additional terms include:
Liability-The City of Miami Beach is not responsible for any damages that could occur to the
property during the event. The City of Miami Beach is not responsible for installing artwork or for
artwork left in the property after the event. Participating properties are required to be open and
accessible to the public unless the artwork can be experienced as intended from the outside.
Insurance-The property owner and artist are responsible for insuring the artwork. Given the
limited budget, it typically makes the most sense for a property owner to insure the artwork as an
additional rider to the existing policy.
Length of residency- Participating property owners are encouraged to allow occupancy of no
less than 60 days. The exact term of lease will be negotiated between the property owner and
selected artists/non-profit organization.The City is not involved in lease negotiations.
Marketing -The City will develop marketing initiatives to further promote and publicize Open
House including, but not limited to,traditional marketing and communication tactics on all City
channels and developing signage and other collateral to further encourage public engagement.
Stipend restriction-Only artists and organizations selected through the Open House process
and operating in an recognized participating Miami Beach storefront are eligible for the$2,500
stipend.
This activation is subject to the City of Miami Beach POP-UP permit process. Please visit the
City's website for more information. https://www miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/tourism-culture-and-
economic-development/speciai-events/apply-for-a-permit/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Funding for Open House, Miami Beach was approved as part of the City's FY 20-21 budget
process.
CONCLUSION
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For years, Miami Beach has been a source of inspiration for artists. But while Miami
Beach's sensory stimulation might fuel the creative soul, the art deco and cultural highs are
sobered by the lack of affordable studio spaces.
Open House Miami Beach will address the artistic need for space by activating empty
storefronts in Miami Beach commercial districts and attract, retain, support the revitalization of
our artistic community.
Residencies can serve an incubators for productivity, funding, forging relationships and finding
inspiration. Likewise, the City gains new knowledge, ideas, products, and audiences, the artist-
in-residence gets access to affordable space and the community can enjoy the new displays,
experiences, and approaches that are produced by the artist-in-residence.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,pursuant to . Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Trackina
Tourism and Culture
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Call to Artists
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Call to Artists
Open House, Miami Beach
Open House, Miami Beach
Artist and Cultural Residencies in Miami Beach Commercial Districts
Launching: Fall 2020(Dated TBD)
The City of Miami Beach is investing in the revitalization of Miami Beach commercial corridors with
an experiential cultural artist residency within vacant spaces. Open House will activate empty
spaces in Miami Beach commercial districts by attracting, retaining and supporting the revitalization
of our artistic community. Privately owned vacant spaces will serve as free workspaces, studios,
exhibition space and communal areas that encourage dialogue and collaboration. In collaboration
with participating property owners, Open House will provide the space and support necessary
for peer to peer collaborations to emerge and breed new art forms that benefit the City's entire
artistic community.
The goal of Open House is to entice artists to Miami Beach and unite residents and businesses
through art. The project is geared toward stimulating Miami Beach commercial corridors by
providing a place of connection, forging a point of interest, and allowing artists to fabricate a space
for exchange among a cross section of creative influencers and the community. We encourage
artists to sell work, increase their network, collaborate with Miami Beach institutions and exhibit
their work. We encourage property owners to bring innovative cultural business to Miami Beach,
through this project, and create a place for cultural tourism.
Open House will provide free space and financial support to qualifying artists and non-profit
cultural organizations. A stipend of $2,500 will accompany each occupancy to cover anticipated
costs, which may include:
• Moving expenses;
• Insurance, supplies, parking and utilities; and
• Marketing and publicity.
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PROJECT DETAILS
Open House is an open call to artists and invites artists of all disciplines and non-profit cultural
organizations to participate.
Any artist working in any medium can submit credentials. Any non-profit cultural organization can
submit credentials. A curatorial advisory committee will select a pool of up to fifty (50) artists and
non-profit cultural organizations for participating property owners to consider. Cultural Affairs staff
will work with the participating property owners to match the artist or organization and location.
The selected artist/organization and property owner will work collaboratively on all other aspects
of occupying the space.
Total Project Budget: $200,000.00 USD
($2,500 USD per selected artist or non-profit organization)
The selected artists and non-profit organizations are responsible for any additional costs, above
$2,500, associated with the implementation of the work.
Open House is committed to providing art experiences that are accessible to everyone, free and
open to the public, and is committed to re-inventing Miami Beach's commercial corridors.
During the residency, participating arts and non-profit organizations are required to be open and
accessible to the public for at least the minimum required hours listed below-spaces are welcome
to stay open beyond the required hours. Determination of extended hours will be the responsibility
of the occupant and property owners. If the artwork is located outdoors or the exhibit can be
experienced as intended from the outside, space does not need to be kept open to the public, but
it must be accessible and viewable during the minimum 'Hours of Operation'.
Suggested Hours of Operation
Monday—Sunday: 12:00 p.m. —9:00 p.m.
The hours of operation may vary and will be mutually agreed upon by the artist and City and will
included Culture Crawl, a citywide Miami Beach program which takes place on the third
Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location
Commercial corridors of Miami Beach, FL, including, but are not limited to Washington Avenue,
Lincoln Road, 41 Street, and North Beach The selected artist/organization will work
collaboratively with Cultural Affairs staff and participating property owners to determine specific
locations.
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Anticipated Project Schedule:
Opportunity Announced & Promoted —October 15, 2020
Application Deadline— November 13, 2020
Selection of Finalists— November 16-20, 2020
Open House Begins- December 2020
FOR ARTISTS AND NON-PROFIT CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Open to professional artists in all disciplines and non-profit cultural organizations.
Artists who demonstrate innovative, contemporary and creative approaches to their work are
encouraged to apply. The quality of the work, strength of the concept, design capabilities and
established track record of successful project implementation will be considered of highest priority.
All mediums will be considered.
Non-profit, 501(c)(3) cultural organizations and cultural departments within an institution of higher
learning (college or university) with tax-exempt status under other subsections of 501(c)(3) wishing
to present or produce cultural and artistic events in the City of Miami Beach are eligible to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submissions must be received as a complete application on the Submittable website by no later
than the advertised deadline. All materials will be submitted online, via Submittable. There is NO
application fee to apply or to use the Submittable online application system. For general Information
about how to create or use a Submittable account, visit
http://help.submittable.com/knowledgebase/articles/225218-how-do-i-submit.
I. Please submit no less than ten (10) images/videos/links of previously completed work. Please
accurately identify medium, dimensions, date, location, client/agency, size, budget, completion
date, and a brief written description. The Submittable system will prompt you to enter this
information with each uploaded image. NOTE: Artists must submit a complete application to
Submittable.
II. Project Statement Detailing Initial Approach to Project
III. Artist Statement or Mission Statement for Non-profit organizations
IV. CV (For professional artists only)
SELCTION PROCESS and CURATORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A curatorial advisory committee will be comprised of three members from the City of Miami Beach
Art in Public Places Committee (AiPP) and two representative(s) from the City of Miami Beach
Cultural Arts Council (the "Committee"). The Committee will evaluate all submissions and will select
a pool of applicants based on the quality of previously completed projects, artistic accomplishments,
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and cultural impact. The primary evaluation criteria will be previous artistic accomplishment as
demonstrated in images of completed work samples, diversity of programing, experience, and/or
initial approach to the project as demonstrated in the preliminary project statement. If appropriate,
the City reserves the right to recommend an artist or non-profit organization directly from initially
submitted applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LIABILITY
The City of Miami Beach is not responsible for any damages that could occur to the property during
the event. The City of Miami Beach is not responsible for installing artwork or for artwork left in the
property after the event. Participating properties are required to be open and accessible to the
public unless the artwork can be experienced as intended from the outside.
INSURANCE
The property owner and artist are responsible for insuring the artwork. Given the limited budget, it
typically makes the most sense for a property owner to insure the artwork as an additional rider to
the existing policy.
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY
Participating property owners are encouraged to allow occupancy of no less than 60 days. The
exact term of lease will be negotiated between the property owner and selected artists/non-profit
organization. The City is not involved in lease negotiations.
MARKETING — the City will develop marketing initiatives to further promote and publicize Open
House including, but not limited to, traditional marketing and communication tactics on all City
channels and developing signage and other collateral to further encourage public engagement.
STIPEND RESTRICTION —only artists and organizations selected by the Open House process and
operating in an recognized Miami Beach storefront are eligible for the $2,500 stipend.
POP-UP PERMIT—this activation is subject to the City of Miami Beach POP-UP permit process. For
more information, see [pop-up link].
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