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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 News Briefs Brief items from the past months related to public art in Florida

from the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP)

NATIONAL

All members of the Public Art Network (PAN) are encouraged for vote for Elayna Toby Singer of West Palm

Beach to represent Florida on the PAN Council. It has been several years since we’ve had a Floridian on the

Council. Ballots will be online by Friday at: http://www.artsusa.org/networks/public_art_network/council.asp

BELLE GLADE

Two videos have been created featuring the Torry Island EcoArt Project.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1R2o4AjrRo&feature=channel&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhSk35ExUVA&feature=channel&list=UL

The next phase of this project which closed in October will be to extend the 30 by 100 foot demonstration area

to the majority of the banks of Torry Island’s lagoon and to develop curriculum related to the project that

incorporates environmental science, art and social studies.

BOYNTON BEACH

1) The sculpted tile mural, “Umbrella Sage”, concept by Leo Urban was created, fabricated and installed in

September by public artist Tracy Rosof-Petersen (EarthArtists Clay Studio of Lake Worth) on the Sibia

Medical Center, 709 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. This public art project is the developer’s

contribution to the City’s public art ordinance.

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2) Due to Hurricane Sandy the October 26 release of the Jelly Fish Drift release is postponed to

November 2, 2012.

This project will assist the City to market its new Brand Promise and statement, “Breeze into Boynton

Beach, America’s Gateway to the Gulfstream.”

The message the Jellyfish Drift Project delivers is to treasure the Ocean, keep it clean and reduce the

trash that washes up on our beaches. One of the projects partners, Surfrider Foundation of Palm Beach

County, joins this effort with their RAP message which stands for Rise Above Plastic. Plastic bags in the

ocean resemble jelly fish and therein the connection with the Jellyfish Drift Project.

The Jellyfish Drift Project consists of Paulo’s Jellyfish painted brushed metal art panel attached to a light

weight bamboo raft and set adrift in the Gulf Stream just off Boynton Beach. The safely marked JellyFish

art panel will drift northbound for a lucky beachcomber to discover. Once found, there is contact

information inscribed on the back of the panel to follow.

This project will launch in collaboration with the City’s Art in Public Places Program, Recreation and

Parks Department, Economic Development Department, Go Green Boynton, Surfrider Foundation of

Palm Beach County, Jupiter Pointe Paddling, Crowd Control Surf Co., Nomad Surf Shop, Jupiter

Kiteboarding, Waves End Watercraft, Share the Stoke Foundation and generous public and business

donations.

3) In preparation for the upcoming February 8 - 10, 2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium

ten of the 16 total kinetic artworks have been installed in the walkable loop for the outdoor kinetic

exhibit. To see the kinetic artwork visit http://intlkineticartevent.org/?page_id=148 Outdoor Exhibit |

2013 International Kinetic Art Exhibit & Symposium(2013 .

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Also hear the interview about the Kinetic Symposium on Arts Radio Network

at http://www.artsradionetwork.com/?p=3009

BRADENTON

Bradenton Riverwalk is a major project that FAPAP member Ann Wykell has been working on for almost two

years. Multiple pieces of public art are part of the project. http://www.realizebradenton.com/rw-

celebration.html

Community mural artist Michael Parker, of Ruskin, FL, to work with residents of the community on a mural for

the wall of its Police Substation. The completed mural is acrylic on aluminum composite boards. Michael led a

research process that included community meetings, art-making workshops and photography walks in the

neighborhood, to arrive at this final design. Over thirty people helped paint and install the boards. Mural is 25ft

long and 10ft high.

BREVARD

The Brevard Cultural Alliance has initiated a 6-month loaned sculpture program with “The Ocean’s Guardian” by

Harak Rubio. In March a different sculptor will be chosen. An honorarium offsets the costs of installation and

the sculptures are for sale. The site of the exterior sculpture is at The Knowledge Exchange, 5151 Babcock St.

NE, Palm Bay, FL..

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BROWARD

A Public Art Guide for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was released in August. The glossy,

full-color, pocket-sized brochure with map features 54 artworks. An online tour of all the artworks in the

County’s collection are available at www.broward.org/Arts/PublicArt/PadTour/Pages/Default.aspx

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CORAL GABLES

Rosa Lowinger & Associates completed treatment for the City of a sculpture that was badly damaged when a car

hit it several years ago. Shoes by Colombian artist Hector Lombrana, a pair of concrete work boots on a plinth at

Coco Plum Circle was practically destroyed by a drunk driver, but RLA conservators and technicians managed to

reconstruct and reinstall the sculpture.

FORT MYERS

1) Fort Myers' public art collection is going digital. Soon, the collection will be registered with two online public

art registries. One of them is called cultureNOW, which just happens to be celebrating its 11th anniversary

today. The story of how it got its start is truly fascinating. How you'll take a moment to read today's Examiner

article addressing that topic. Naturally, you are welcome to read all about it on Art Southwest Florida instead.

2) The City of Fort Myers has hired Barbara Hill, President, Hill Fine Art Consulting, Inc. as public art consultant

for FY2012-2013.

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LAKE WORTH LULA Lake Worth Arts, the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Lake Worth have

commissioned nine artists to create murals that will adorn a building which will be under renovation for three to

four years. A “9 Arch Mural Project” event with feature “live” art demonstrations by the 9 artists, performances

and gourmet food. The Selection Panel consisting of art professionals included Vernon Grant, Associate Dean,

Palm Beach State College, Elayna Toby Singer, Palm Beach County Art in Public Places, Nicole Hickey, Cultural

Council of Palm Beach County and Madilyn McKendry Vice Chair of the CRA. Nine selected selected include:

Astrid Mora, Jennifer N. Chaparro, Eduardo Mendieta, Judy Dempsey, Paul Slater, Craig McInnis, AnnaMaria

Windisch Hunt, Sharon Koskoff and Patricia Levy.

GAINESVILLE 1) Two Arts in State Buildings (ASB) projects were completed in October. Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy

created a vinyl mural that surrounds the renovated newsroom for the Journalism Building. The images

consist of the deconstructed architecture plans of the new site

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2) Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos colored trees on campus a brilliant blue hue. His work

promotes environmental awareness and the affects of deforestation of old-growth forests. Students in

many disciplines assisted with the coloring of the trees.

JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville artist Kedgar Volta mounted 300 photos on the exterior of Magnificat Café in downtown

Jacksonville for a temporary exhibition during October’s monthly Artwalk. The temporary exhibition, Me

Embellished, wa featured in the Washington Post and a vimeo is available at http://vimeo.com/51529291

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MIAMI

1) Florida International University completed installation of David Colbert’s ËXTRUSION, a seating complex

of 6 stainless steel pieces last month.

2) Three hundred animals, native to South Florida, and made out of recyclable plastic, resin, and

alumninum will be installed on the exterior and interior of the historic Freedom Tower. Galleria Ca

D’oro from Italy presents the exhibition with works by European-based artists William Sweetlove and

Cracking Art Grpoup.

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NAPLES

Artist and FAPAP member Muffy Clark Gill appointed to the City of Naples Public Art Advisory Board.

PORT ST. LUCIE

Builders lobbied to abolish the Public Art ordinance and its private development requirements. As a

compromise, two seats (from the Chamber of Commerce and from the Treasure Coast Builders’ Association)

have been added to the Public Art Advisory Board. Bylaws and Ordinance changes to this new FAPAP-member

organization are in the work to reflect the change.

SARASOTA Relations between the Public Art Board and the City have become very strained as noted in this article

http://sarasotanewsleader.com/public-art-committees-future-in-jeopardy/

ST. PETERSBURG The former Art Administrator for FAPAP member Pinellas County Cultural Council [until it closed its doors in

June, 2011], has opened Michele Tuegel Contemporary (Fine Art, Craft, Design and Adornment), a new gallery in

downtown St. Petersburg.

WINTER PARK All city schools will receive “Art on the Green Sculpture Hunt” slips to encourage students to explore the eight

sculptures on temporary display in Central Park. The hunt slips are available for kids of all ages at City Hall, the

welcome center, the library, etc.. Hunters are also encouraged to vote for an “audience favorite”.

Doorways and Roadways by Bill Wood

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EVENTS Fort Worth will kick off the LULA Walking Mural Tour project on November 17 from 10-4 pm. The project will

take 3 to 5 years to complete.

CALLS FOR ART

BREVARD

Florida sculptors are offered sites for exterior sculpture display for six months. Honorarium of $500 paid to

offset transportation and installation.

Deadline: November 28 for 1st call, although it is an on-going program.

Get more information from : lynne.brezina@artsbrevard.org, 321-690-6817

BROWARD

Lauderhill Library Project Central Broward Regional Park

Deadline: November 19, 2012

The Broward Cultural Council’s Public Art and Design Program is seeking to commission an artist or artists to

create original site-specific artworks for the Library portion of the new Lauderhill Cultural Center and Library,

located adjacent to the Central Broward Regional Park.

It is intended that the artwork will enhance and support the library’s unique sports theme and sports-related

programing. The artwork will enrich the visual appeal of the library and may take the form of a mural. Artwork

must be durable, permanent, low maintenance and in compliance with ADA guidelines. It is essential that the

artwork be functionally and spatially integrated into the Library. It is envisioned that the selected artist will take

an approach that activates the entire available wall space. All media will be considered.

The artwork budget is $40,000. This budget includes all costs associated with the creation of the artwork:

including but not limited to fabrication, delivery, installation, travel, supplies, taxes, insurance and photographic

documentation.

Click here for full version of Call (PDF)

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Artist in Residence Project, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport

Deadline: December 7, 2012

The Broward Cultural Council Public Art & Design Program is seeking a professional artist(s) to participate in the

Artist(s) in Residence Project at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The artist(s) shall document/narrate/depict the development and construction of the south runway and

Terminal 4 expansion, and the transformation of the airport and surrounding areas through photography,

painting, sculpture, installation, writing, video, or any other artistic form or combination of genres. The south

runway is expected to be completed by September, 2014.

Throughout the residency, artist(s) shall conduct outreach activities to interact with the public at the airport and

openly communicate the development of the artwork. These activities may include exhibitions, demonstrations,

or lectures. A temporary space in one of the terminals may be available to the artist(s) as a hub for the project.

At the end of the residency, the artist(s) shall have completed an artwork representing their residency, which

will be installed at the airport and added to the airport’s permanent public art collection.

The overall project budget for up to two residencies and artwork display systems is $75,000. Funding for each

residency is based on proposals.

Click here for full version of Call (PDF)

GAINESVILLE

1) The University of Florida Art in State Buildings Committee seeks experienced public artist prior to the

design of the student union's architecture is completed. The artwork should highlight the current

mission and past history of the Reitz Union and serve as a focal point and unifying element of the new

space. This proposed work should bridge the history of the Union with its current and future identity.

Get details from Anna Heineman, 352-273-3045, pubart@arts.ufl.edu.

$100,000 (All inclusive).

Deadline: December 3rd, 2012; 5:00pm

Mail Entries To: Art in State Buildings, UF-368: Reitz Union Expansion and Renovation, UF College of

Fine Arts, PO Box 115803, Gainesville, FL 32611

2) City of Gainesville/Alachua county Art in Public Places Trust seeks qualifications for art installations at

the new Gainesville Police Department Headquarters. Multiple installations are planned; a major

exterior piece serving as a memorial and one or two interior pieces.

Budget: $45,000-$50,000 for xterior artwork and $25,000 - $30,000 total for the interior artwork(s).

Deadline: November 23, 2012

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Information and details: www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

HILLSBOROUGH

9.11 Memorial, Hillsborough County, FL Budget range: $100,000-$130,000 Deadline: Nov. 5, 2012, 5:00 PM EST The Hillsborough County, Florida, Public Art Program requests submissions from artist or artist/architect teams to provide conceptual design proposals for a 9.11 Memorial Monument to be constructed in Joe Chillura Jr. Courthouse Square Park (Park) in downtown Tampa, Florida. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a beam segment 13’-6” long x 3’-0” high from the World Trade Center. This beam is intended to be incorporated into the monument. The cost of the memorial should be between $100,000 and $130,000. Further information is available at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/callforartist Questions: myersd@hillsboroughcounty.org

PLEASE LET US KNOW Let 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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