New Projects

Intervals is a series of time-space encounters with contemporary art, specific sites, and thoughts that are beyond the everyday of Coral Gables, Miami, and the world. 

Within Intervals, artists respond to the richness, or limits, of uncharacteristic spaces to lead toward new situations in which contemporary art intervenes in the rhythms of the city.

Intervals features artworks by Five Artists in Five Public Spaces that are:

• Site-responsive Installations
• Open and publicly accessible
• In partnership with hotels and other public spaces
• In partnership with galleries represented at Art Basel Miami Beach

ARTISTS:

Locations in Coral Gables:

The Plaza: 2912 Coconut Grove Dr.

The Plaza: 111 Palermo Ave.

Hotel Colonnade: 180 Aragon Ave.

Aloft: 2524 S. LeJeune Rd.

H. George Fink Studio: 2506 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

In partnership with:

• Piero Atchugarry Gallery
• David Castillo Gallery
• Fredric Snitzer Gallery
• Mindy Solomon Gallery on behalf of artist represented by von Bartha

Sponsored in part by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

JANINE ANTONI

Whispering Through a Stone

Whispering Through a Stone by Janine Antoni is inspired by the design of a classic conversation chair. It allows people to share secrets or important moments privately while in a public space. Two seats are carved into a large boulder, with a small hole passing through the dense matter, connecting the areas and allowing those seated to speak in an intimate manner. The artwork is offered as a place of respite, welcoming visitors to slow down and engage in meaningful conversations.

Whispering Through a Stone is a commissioned, unique work with no further editions and is sculpted from a single boulder sourced by the artist. Whispering Through a Stone concept images courtesy of the artist. Learn more at Antoni's website. 

Centennial Commemorative Artwork

MOREL DOUCET

Work in progress: 

Secrets That the Wind Carries Away

Secrets That the Wind Carries Away is a striking piece of public art that transcends time and space, pays tribute to the city's diverse cultural heritage, and particularly honors the contributions of Black and Bahamian immigrants who have played a vital role in shaping the community.

With the sculpture’s boat serving as a powerful metaphor for the journeys undertaken by countless Black immigrants across oceans in pursuit of a better life, it stands as a tangible symbol of resilience and determination, embodying the experience and the unwavering spirit of those who seek new beginnings. Surrounding the boat is a bed of flowers, symbolizing the seeds planted by the immigrant community in Coral Gables. Each blossom represents a unique story and contribution, reflecting the diversity and unity that characterize the city's cultural landscape.

Secrets That the Wind Carries Away concept renderings courtesy of the artist.

About

The Coral Gables Art in Public Places Program was created by ordinance in 2007 and took effect in February 2010. The program addresses the important goal of commissioning, acquiring, and exhibiting new public artworks in Coral Gables. Funds from municipal and private development projects are dedicated towards new public art initiatives.

In Progress

Permanent Acquisitions

Construction & Renovation: Information for Developers   

The Coral Gables Art in Public Places (AiPP) requirement applies to non-municipal projects with an Aggregate Project Value (APV) of $1 million or more, except for single-family homes and projects at the University of Miami.  

Aggregate Project Value  means the total of all construction costs associated with a particular construction or renovation project regardless of the number of permits associated with the project, or whether it is a phased project.  

Construction Cost  means the total cost of a construction or renovation project, as determined by the Building Official in issuing a building permit for construction or renovation plus soft costs of architectural and engineering fees. The Construction Cost includes all labor, structural materials, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, design, permitting, architecture, engineering, lighting, signage, and site work. All construction and renovation costs shall be calculated based on good faith projections for the whole project, and paid as of the date the building permit is issued. This definition is not intended to include the Florida Building Code definition for Construction Cost.  

If the AiPP Requirement Applies to Your Project:   

1. Contact the Historical Resources & Cultural Arts staff early in your planning and design process to discuss.  
2. Submit an Art in Public Places one sheet with information about your plans to fulfill the AiPP requirement in your applications for the Development review Committee (DRC) and Board of Architects (BOA) review.  
3. Complete and submit the Art in Public Places Aggregate Project Value Application  to the Building Division of Development Services.
4. Pay the required Art in Public Places fee or have proposed public artwork approved in accordance with The City of Coral Gables Art in Public Places Program: Funding, Goals, and Implementation Guidelines.  

For further information regarding the Art in Public Places program, please contact the Historical Resources & Cultural Arts Department.