Village of Palmetto Bay Updated Open Call to Artist: SW 152 Street & Old Cutler Road Traffic Circle

The Village of Palmetto Bay has a robust Art in Public Places program.   In addition to requiring public art or a contribution to the Public Art Fund for all commercial construction projects exceeding $250,000, the Village continuously identifies opportunities for Village initiated public art.   The Village, known as the “Village of Parks”, is home to some of south Miami-Dade County’s most picturesque assets including the historic Charles Deering Estate, Biscayne Bay, and the scenic Old Cutler Road and Trail for bicyclists. Although the proposed traffic circle at SW 152 Street and Old Cutler Road is created to address traffic, the Village’s Art-in-Public Places (AIPP) Advisory Board believes this circle is another opportunity to showcase public art.

The location of the Coral Reef Old Cutler Traffic Circle is situated at the intersection of SW 152 Street and Old Cutler Road and is a very popular main road within the Village of Palmetto Bay. Surrounded by stable residential areas, this intersection is used by residents and visitors alike to access local schools, natural and historic sites, and daily destinations.  Additionally, these two roads provide connectivity from northern and eastern Miami-Dade County to south Miami-Dade. This intersection serves as a centerpiece for the Village, a place in which unites some of the Village’s most prized possessions: Biscayne Bay that offers residents and visitors a tranquil environment for preservation, antique Old Cutler Road that offers a bike path with a rich history, native plants, such as mangroves, that are highly protected in Florida, endangered species of flora and fauna, such as the Pine Rockland, and wildlife that can be found around the area such as fish, birds, and other reptiles. The Village wishes for artists to strongly consider these qualities throughout every aspect of a potential art proposal.

The Village of Palmetto Bay desires to select an artist, or team of artists, who will create an art piece that signifies the Village’s commitment to the environment, predominantly because of its proximity to Biscayne Bay. The Village is seeking art that fosters a sense of place within the community, specifically the identity of Palmetto Bay, and enhances the aesthetics of the traffic circle. Through the lens of becoming a more sustainable Village, the art piece should not only reflect the theme of environmental stewardship, but also utilize sustainable materials whenever practical.  The artwork proposal should also be free of any water accessory features. The artwork should be appropriate for a public space, resemble the beauty of Palmetto Bay and provide a focal point for this significant intersection.

 The Village of Palmetto Bay seeks to identify an artist or artist team who:

• Has a unique vision for the theme of sustainability, resiliency, and conservation;
• Can provide an art piece that speaks to the community and provides the identity of Palmetto Bay;
• Create a piece that will contain enough lighting for drivers and pedestrians;
• Have the qualification and talent to create artwork that complements the future traffic circle and has a demonstrated track record of working “on-time and in budget”.

Proposed Timeline: Contract approval is expected in Spring 2026 with installation in Summer-Fall 2026. This timeline is preliminary and contingent on the selection process, proposed art creation and traffic circle construction.

 Deadline Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026, 5:00 PM (EST)

 Project Budget: Budget: $185,000.

Selection Process:

The selection process will include a preliminary review by the Office of the Village Manager, a review and recommendation to the Village Council by the AIPP Advisory Board, and a final selection by the Village Council. Based on the quantity and caliber of submissions, the selection process will be further refined.

For full application and attachments, please see website below: 

https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/297/Opportunities-for-Artists

Application Process

A complete application consists of the following four items. Please be sure to clearly state name, address, email, phone, and website on all documents. All documents must be submitted electronically as PDFs.   

• Brief Artist Statement
  • Maximum length one (1) page describe your medium, approach to your work and highlight any specific experience or collaborations that you feel may align with the proposed scope of work.
  • If you are applying as a team, include a one (1) page Artist Statement for all team members.
• Professional CV/Resume
  • Maximum length two (2) pages
  • If you are applying as a team, include resumés for all team members (Maximum length of each resume is two (2) pages.
• Digital Images
  • Include up to 10 images (no fewer than 6) of completed art works or projects.
  • If you are applying as a team, include images of projects that your team has previously collaborated on. If you have not collaborated, include images of projects from each team member that best illustrates the type of project or approach for this project. This submission is limited to 10 images total for a team.
  • Each image should include the following information:
    • Budget
    • Title of Work
    • Medium
    • Dimensions
    • Date of Work
    • Current location
    • 1-2 sentences of explanatory text

For additional information contact:

Andrea Candelaria

Sustainability & Resiliency Planner

305-259-1238

For full application and attachments, please see website below: 

https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/297/Opportunities-for-Artists

This opportunity is open to all artists, both emerging and established artists, individuals and artist-led teams, and artists working with a wide variety of mediums, who have completed projects for private clients, public agencies or for grassroots/community projects. Artist teams of any size may apply. While this Call is a national search, we highly encourage local artists to also apply. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Prior Public Art experience is not a requirement.   The Village reserves the right to reject all submittals.