HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-110 Creative Vision - Shortlist of ArtistsRESOLUTION NO. 2025-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A SHORT LIST OF ARTISTS FROM THE “CREATIVE VISION” CALL TO ARTISTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2025, the City Commission published the Creative Visions
Call to Artists, to create a list of qualified artists for implementation of the City’s Public Art Plan;
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2025, the open Call to Artist closed thirty (30) artist
applications in response to the open Call to Artists; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2025, the Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB) selected the first
eight (8) artists to work with from the thirty (30) artist submissions received; and
WHEREAS, the eight (8) artists selected by the PAAB include:
• Nate Mohler
• Sonata Kazimieratiene
• Sujin Lim
• OSRS Murals
• Jason Tetlak
• Russell Mason
• Timothy Robert
• Xavier Cortada; and
WHEREAS, PAAB requests that the City Commission approve the “short list” of artists;
and
WHEREAS, the short listed artist shall receive Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00)
stipend for a formal detailed proposal to be paid from the Public Art Fund; and
WHEREAS, the shortlisted artists would then be tasked with proposing art pieces
consistent with the City’s Public Art plan, which the PAAB would review and provide
recommendations to the City Commission for two or three art works to be commissioned; and
WHEREAS, final decision on art pieces and contracting will be the decision of the City
Commission; and
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WHEREAS, the PAAB and the City Administration request that the City Commission
approve the “short list” of artists.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct, and they are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Commission adopts the short list of artists as identified in this
Resolution to work with the PAAB and administration in proposing two to three works of art
consistent with the City’s Public Art plan.
Section 3. The short listed artists shall receive Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($250.00) stipend for a formal detailed proposal to be paid from the Public Art Fund, Account No.:
115-15-01-515-48-10.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 8, 2025.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Vice Mayor Salvino.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
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ATTEST:
___________________________________ ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY