Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee - MINUTES Regular Meeting – May 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. SRQ Media Studio 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 May 6, 2026 - Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes - Page 1 of 4 Note: To view agendas, videos of past meetings, and minutes, visit www.SarasotaFL.gov and select “Meetings/Agendas/Video” from the homepage I. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Changes to the Order of the Day C. Pledge of Conduct “We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. We will direct all comments to issues. We will not engage in personal attacks.” Chair Gorman called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Changes to the Order of the Day (none), and reading of the Pledge of Conduct. II. Approval of Minutes A. March 25, 2026 - Special Meeting Member Parks motioned to approve the March 25, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes. Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Public Input - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 minutes per person – total time of 15 minutes) Citizens may address the Board on topics NOT on the Agenda. Questions and answers are not permitted by the Board during this period. A “Request to Speak Form” must be submitted to staff prior to speaking. Three (3) minutes time limit per speaker and fifteen (15) minutes maximum time for all public input per meeting. Note: Should a citizen have concerns regarding a topic on the agenda, they MUST wait until the end of the presentation, complete a “Request to Speak” form, and then provide their input on said topic, at which time the board or presenter may address the citizen’s comment. City Resident Philip Chioccio spoke positively of sculptures in the roundabouts. He shared the idea of aquatic sculpture habitats that could be installed in saltwater and freshwater. IV. Presentations to the Board None Public Art Committee Members Present: Heather Gorman, Chair Maria Schaedler-Luera, Vice Chair Bianca Clyburn Jonathan Parks Cassia Kite-JaegerMember(s) Absent: City Staff Present: Ciera Coleman, Public Art Administrator Jaclyn Giovannone, Administrative Supervisor

Public Art Committee - MINUTES Regular Meeting – May 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. SRQ Media Studio 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 May 6, 2026 - Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes - Page 2 of 4 V. New Business A. Developer Public Art Contribution – The Edge (290 Cocoanut Avenue): “Undulations” by Linda Fleming (Benecia, CA) Lee Smith, representing developer Jebco Edge LLC, introduced the artist Linda Fleming, who appeared on Zoom. Fleming shared the details of her sculpture proposal, titled Undulations. Member Parks provided comments regarding mounting hardware and maintenance. Motion to approve proposal: Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera, Second: Member Parks. Motion passed 4-0. B. Call to Artists / Request for Proposals: City of Sarasota One Stop Shop Façade Artwork (1575 2nd Street) Motion to approve proposal with a total project budget of $100,000: Member Clyburn, Second: Member Parks. Motion passed 4-0. C. America 250: Interactive Projection Mapping Experience at Selby Library Ed Cheetham, head of the Department of Motion Design at Ringling College of Art and Design and Kelley Warner, interactive artist and sound designer at Ringling College of Art and Design presented the details of their projection mapping experience. Member Clyburn noted potential concerns about the sound effects from the installation, and Public Art Administrator Ciera Coleman noted there will be a live band performing nearby as well. Chair Gorman expressed the Selby Library’s support of the project. Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera described this installation is a “sensory friendly” experience. Motion to approve proposal with a total project budget of $5,500: Vice Chair Schaedler- Luera, Second: Member Parks. Motion passed 4-0. VI. Unfinished Business A. Survey Results: Sculpture for Former Site of “Mr. Red” (Cocoanut and Gulfstream Avenues) Citizen input: City resident Linda Haller Sloan spoke in support of a new artwork at the former site of Mr. Red. She also noted that the traffic intersection at the site is important to consider. Citizen input: Marina Tower resident David Bass expressed his support for a new sculpture at the former site of Mr. Red. He also requested that the new sculpture be well lit to brighten the area at night. He noted that the lighting for Enigma may need maintenance. Citizen input: Architect and former Public Art Committee member Dale Parks identified the roundabout at US-41 and Fruitville as a site for an artistic focal point and requested that Complexus be installed at the site. Member Clyburn and Member Parks expressed support for installing a new artwork at the former site of Mr. Red. Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera expressed support for a Call for Artists.

Public Art Committee - MINUTES Regular Meeting – May 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. SRQ Media Studio 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 May 6, 2026 - Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes - Page 3 of 4 Chair Gorman led a discussion about opening this call to artists who have previously submitted proposals for other projects. Motion to approve a Call for Artists for the Gulfstream and Cocoanut intersection: Member Clyburn, Second: Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera. Motion passed 4-0. B. Design Update: “Bloom and Become” Canned Ham Vintage Mural – Artist Annie Dong (Tampa, FL / Detroit, MI) Canned Ham Vintage building owner Ashley Rogers was present for discussion. Motion to approve updated design: Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera, Second: Member Clyburn. Motion passed 4-0. C. Design Update: “Above the Nest” SPD Substation Mural – Artist Trinity Rivard (Tampa, FL) Citizen input: Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association President Kelly Brown commended Public Art Administrator Ciera Coleman’s efforts to work with the neighbors to achieve consensus on the mural design. Motion to approve updated design: Member Clyburn, Second: Vice Chair Schaedler-Luera. Motion passed 4-0. D. Site Approval: Florida Legacy Mural Series – “Spoonbills of the Suncoast” Artist: Sonny Behan (Miami, FL) Member Clyburn noted the birds should be painted higher on the wall so they can be visible above parked cars. Motion to approve mural site and Full Wall option with a total project budget of $37,814: Member Clyburn, Second: Member Parks. Motion passed 4-0. VII. Public Input - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 minutes per person – total time of 15 minutes) None VIII. Board Members Topics None IX. Staff Topics A. Amaryllis Park Place “Where Home Takes Root” Mural – Finalist Design Concepts A survey will soon go live on the EngageHQ platform to gather feedback on the finalist design concepts. B. Project Updates 1) 10th Street Roundabout – Design P.O. was approved and the Public Works team is working on the FDOT application. 2) Dr. Eugenie Clark and Applause bases – Staff is working with Public Works on designing bases and lighting infrastructure for these sculptures. 3) Season of Sculpture – Staff is exploring repairing and rebuilding the necessary infrastructure to bring back a Season of Sculpture-type event on the bayfront. 4) City Hall Cultural Heritage Exhibit – The artworks are set to be installed next week. Additional artworks and interpretive signage are forthcoming.

Public Art Committee - MINUTES Regular Meeting – May 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. SRQ Media Studio 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 May 6, 2026 - Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes - Page 4 of 4 5) Summer Intern – May 13th, 2026, is the start date for the summer intern, Anna Lazzara. Her tasks will include updating the virtual public art tour and assisting with the Calls for Artists. 6) Zahrada II – Installation of The Portal is complete. C. Maintenance Updates 1) Complexus Repairs – Major repairs scheduled for June. Staff is exploring programming opportunities with the Sarasota Art Museum. 2) Amphibious Aquanaut kinetic sculpture – P.O. for maintenance has been submitted. 3) Omphalos – Due for major repairs. 4) Sprite – Cleaning and polishing scheduled. 5) Lighting – Staff will soon be inspecting lighting fixtures during the nighttime to identify maintenance needs. X. Adjournment (Next meeting - Special Meeting: June 24, 2026) Chair Gorman adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m.

Public Art Committee

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

SRQ Media Studio

01:15 p.m. May 6, 2026

I.

Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

a.

Pledge of Allegiance

b.

Changes to the Order of the Day

c.

Pledge of Conduct ?We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. We will direct all comments to issues. We will not engage in personal attacks.?

Notice

Notice to the Public

II.

Approval of Minutes

a.

March 25, 2026 - Special Meeting

Draft Minutes - 3/25/26

III.

Public Input - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 minutes per person ? total time of 15 minutes) Citizens may address the Board on topics NOT on the Agenda. Questions and answers are not permitted by the Board during this period.  A ?Request to Speak Form? must be submitted to staff prior to speaking. Three (3) minutes time limit per speaker and fifteen (15) minutes maximum time for all public input per meeting.  Note: Should a citizen have concerns regarding a topic on the agenda, they MUST wait until the end of the presentation, complete a ?Request to Speak? form, and then provide their input on said topic, at which time the board or presenter may address the citizen?s comment.

IV.

Presentations to the Board

V.

New Business

a.

Developer Public Art Contribution ? The Edge (290 Cocoanut Avenue): ?Undulations? by Linda Fleming (Benecia, CA)

Backup - The Edge - Public Art - Linda Fleming Presentation

b.

Call to Artists / Request for Proposals: City of Sarasota One Stop Shop Façade Artwork (1575 2nd Street)

Backup - One Stop Shop Call for Artists

c.

America 250: Interactive Projection Mapping Experience at Selby Library

Backup - American 250 Interactive Projection Mapping Experience at Selby Library

VI.

Unfinished Business

a.

Survey Results: Sculpture for Former Site of ?Mr. Red? (Cocoanut and Gulfstream Avenues)

Backup - Survey Results for Former Site of Mr. Red Sculpture

b.