09/12/2024 Public Art and Design Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 12, 2024
2:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Public Art and Design Board
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City of Clearwater
Public Art and Design Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2024
Roll Call
Present 6 - Chair Eric Seiler, Board Member Jonathan Barnes, Board Member
Jerri Menaul, Board Member Bryan Voliton, Board Member Gregory
Byrd, and Board Member Lisa Bilz
Also Present—Amber Brice —Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, Nicole Sprague — Deputy
City Clerk
1. Call To Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2024 Public Art & Design Board Meeting.
Member Seiler moved to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2024
Public Art and Design Advisory Board meeting as submitted in written
summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Clearwater Arts Alliance representative Beth Daniels provided updates
on art projects and exhibitions within the city. Said they will be hosting a
fundraiser at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center on December 3rd.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Discuss the Fire Station 46 Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony
Arts and Cultural Affair Manager Amber Brice said the new sculpture was
unveiled on August 29th with a well-attended ceremony.
4.3 Discuss New Public Art Grants and Application
Ms. Brice said that the city is providing a total of$20,000 in available
grants for new public art. The total will be split and awarded throughout the
year with the first portion of$10,000 being awarded in January and the
second portion in May. The public is able to apply on the city's website by
searching the term "art grants"
4.4 Approve Design for Coachman Park Mural Wall for Artist Edgar Islas
Ms. Brice said the artist Edgar Islas is going to paint a front facing wall in
Coachman Park, the board has vote on which design of three options will
be selected.
Member Seiler moved to select the first option of the three potential
designs. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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4.5 Approve design for Coachman Mural Wall and Clearwater Beach Library for
artist Jenna Morello
Ms. Brice said the beach library selected a design by artist Jenna
Morello to be painted behind the circulation desk and needed the board
approval so the art can be completed as soon as the artist is able. Ms.
Brice said the artist, Jenna Morello, will also be painting a car facing
mural at coachman park as well and the board is to vote on which image
is to be painted. In response to a question Ms. Brice shared that all art in
the public will be on a three-year rotation.
Member Menaul moved to approve the work selected by the library to
be done by Jenna Morello. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Member Voliton moved to approve the oranges-based art for the park
wall. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.6 Mercado Mosaic Update. Vote to Approve Artist Selected by Public Vote
Ms. Brice said that the Mercado Mosiac is up to vote by the public from
the top three designs that were narrowed down from the year prior.
Requested board approval for the artist that the community selects and
will be named at the Mercado opening ceremony.
Member Voliton moved to approve the artist that the public will select
via popular vote for the Mercado Mosiac. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Old Business Items
5.1 Discuss 580 Water Tank Murals and Art Dedication Ceremony
Ms. Brice said the 580 water tank mural project was completed in July
and dedicated in September. Has been met with positivity and the city is
doing a social media push for surveys from the public regarding their
thoughts on the completed art work. In response to a concern Ms. Brice
said that public utilities will pressure wash the mural to keep it as clean as
possible.
6. Director's Report
Ms. Brice said this is the last meeting scheduled of the year at this time,
but she may reach out to schedule a special meeting before the years
end.
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7. Board Members to be Heard: None
8. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 0 p.m.
Attest:
City of Clearwater
Chair
Public Art & Design Advisory Board
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