At the March 5, 2024, Miami Beach Commission for Women (the Committee) meeting, the Committee made a motion to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas for her contributions to South Florida with a mural at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park located at 3rd Street and Ocean Drive. The Committee requested an open Call to Artists and the desire to be part of the selection process.
Art in Public Places Review:
Pursuant to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee would review and advise on the proposed mural at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park, with consideration to the Call to Artist timeline, feasibility, and identification of funds.
The Call to Artist would consist of the following:
Selection of artists, sculptors, craftspersons, and professional advisory committee's review of designs and choice and acceptance of works of art shall be by the AiPP and must have approval of the City Commission.
In selecting/approving works of art, the AiPP and/or professional advisory committee and City Commission shall consider the following criteria:
(1) Appropriateness to the city construction project or existing site.
(2) Maintenance requirements.
(3) Quality of the work.
(4) Likeliness that the artist can complete the work within available funding.
(5) Reflection of enduring artistic concepts, rather than transitory ones.
(6) History of the artist in terms of completion of works on time.