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Honorific and Memorial Art
The Port will eventually connect with Veterans Memorial Park which is already a prime destination in the area . The park hosts several memorials and is a key meeting place during ceremonial events and celebrations . Additional opportunities to honor or memorialize important community figures could be featured near the Veterans Memorial Park or in other greenspaces in the corridor . An honorific artwork or memorial could create a strong impact as well as create a connection with the overall ‘ Art Trail ’. An open call for artists should be used for the selection . A budget of $ 50,000 or more should be considered based on available funds .
Botanical Garden Art
The Port St . Lucie Botanical Garden is a beloved destination in Port St . Lucie for residents and visitors alike . The Botanical Garden is a public private partnership with the facility being provided by the City and maintained by a 501c3 non-profit . There is a strong desire to include more art within the Botanical Garden and a partnership with the Art in Public Places program should be enhanced . A current effort will see the installation of ‘ Imagine ’ a temporary sculpture outside the Botanical Garden entrance . Since the Botanical Garden is in property owned by the City of Port St . Lucie and admission is free the location is eligible for Art in Public Places installations . Future pieces may be installed on the exterior of the building or within the gardens itself . An open call for artists should be used for selection and could include a preference for artists that are veterans . A series of pieces could be installed in accordance with the Botanical Garden ’ s Public Art Plan , each with a budget of $ 5,000 - $ 15,000 . Preference should be given to local artists .