LTC 086-2025 Art in Public Places Committee Motions - February 182025Docusign Envelope ID:DC5AB7CC-4FC3-4B36-BACC-B4A1142EC689
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Lrc#LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
row.Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk [G@@st
DATE:February 21, 2025
SUBJECT:Art in Public Places Committee Motions -February 18,2025
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC)is to provide an update regarding motions made during
the February 18,2025,Art in Public Places (AiPP)Committee meeting.
1.Six (6)shortlisted artists presented their proposals for an integrated art element in Bayshore Park
at the Tuesday,January 28,2025,Art in Public Places Committee meeting:Ivan Depena,Dara
Friedman,Mark Handforth,Richard Hudson,Michele Oka Doner,and R&R Studios.The
Committee requested a subsequent round of proposals to be presented for consideration from
the following artists:Richard Hudson,Michele Oka Doner,and R&R Studios.
Motion:The Art in Public Places Committee motions to allocate the full $300,000 public art budget
at Bayshore Park for a singular sculptural element in the park's Entry Plaza.Artists Richard
Hudson,Michele Oka Doner,and R&R Studios will be invited to share a final proposal for the
AiPP Committee to select from in a future meeting.
The above motion was made by Steve Berke,seconded by Sara de los Reyes,and passed
unanimously.
2.Following revisions to the City of Miami Beach Artist Vendor program,prospective applicants must
undergo review with the Art in Public Places Committee after presenting their work to Tourism &
Culture staff.The first review is conducted to verify the artisanal nature of the items they wish to
sell.Current applicants shared a physical demonstration of the production of their works and
showcased finished examples for consideration.Cultural Affairs staff relayed this information
along with images to the AiPP Committee.
Motion:The Art in Public Places Committee motions to approve the following applicants to the
City of Miami Beach Artist Vendor program:Ekaterine Khuchua (BLPL#2024-09537),Jose M.
Giraldez Ramos (BLPL#2024-09549),and Maria Marchese (BLPL#2024-09556).
The above motion was made by Sara de los Reyes,seconded by Steve Berke,and passed
unanimously.
Members in attendance:Chair Nick D'Annunzio,Vice-Chair Steve Berke,Jacqueline Goldstein,Colette
Mello,and Sara de los Reyes.
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