Medium PriorityParks Recopen
Kennedy Park public art after finalist withdrawal
Summary
The original finalist for the Kennedy Park restroom pavilion artwork couldn't meet contracting requirements, so runner-up and Coconut Grove native Sebastian Duncan Portuondo was presented as the replacement. Staff said new calls to artists now require international artists to have U.S. representation.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $20,000 budget for the artwork at the new restroom pavilion.
✅Who benefits
Kennedy Park users in Coconut Grove and a local artist gets a city commission.
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