HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-039 Creative Vision - Shortlist of ArtistsRESOLUTION NO. 2026-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVAL OF SHORT-LISTED ARTIST RANKING
AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ONE (1) OF THE TOP THREE
(3) ARTISTS/PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; 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, on February 23, 2026, the PAAB approved the ranking of the eight (8)
selected artists/project as follows:
1. Xavier Cortada– The Underwater;
2. Sonata Kazimieratiene – The Ocean in a Drop;
3. Timothy Robert Smith – Mural at Olsen Middle School;
4. Russell Mason - Tides of Time: A Celebration of Dania Beach;
5. Jason Tetlak – Inspirations;
6. Nate Molher - Solar Obelisks;
7. Sujin Lim - Silver Lining with Corals; and
8. OSRS Murals - No defined name
WHEREAS, final decision on art pieces and contracts will be the decision of the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the PAAB and the City Administration request that the City Commission
choose one of the top three (3) ranked artists/projects for implementation in fiscal year 25/26.
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 approves one of the top three (3) artists as
identified in this Resolution to work with the PAAB and administration in proposing a public art
installation and location including budget consistent with the City’s Public Art plan.
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Section 3. The chosen artists shall receive an amount not to exceed fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000.) to be paid from the Public Art Fund, Account No.: 115-15-01-515-67-10.
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repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 March 24, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
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 ____ ____
ATTEST:
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ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY