City of Clearwater – Public Art and Design Board - 7/9/2026

The City of Clearwater Public Art and Design Board met on July 9, 2026, to discuss several public art initiatives and projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the decision not to proceed with murals in the City Hall stairwells due to visibility concerns, opting instead to focus on the municipal services building stairwell for artwork installation. The board voted to select an artist (referred to as the heron artist) to reimagine the mural design to fit the three-floor stairwell space. Additionally, the board discussed plans to solicit bids from multiple artists or companies for a decorative metal photo-op sign in Coachman Park, favoring a colorful design that spells out "Clearwater" for better marketing impact. The meeting also covered live painting events and potential future calls to artists for signal box art installations, supported by grants. Maintenance considerations for public art installations were noted, including requirements for artist-provided upkeep plans. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were finalized during this meeting, but several action items related to artist selection, design revisions, and bid solicitation were established.