HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-15; Public Art Advisory Subcommittee; 01; Carlsbad Beach Chairs temporary public art project artist selection
Meeting Date:
Special Meeting
May 15, 2026
To:
From:
Staff Contact:
krystal.roa@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5611
Subject:
District:
Recommended Action
Receive, review and score qualified artists’ submissions for the Carlsbad Beach Chair temporary
public art project and select four artists for the project.
Executive Summary
The Carlsbad Beach Chair project is a temporary art installation coordinated by the City of
Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department in alignment with the Arts & Culture Master Plan.
This project aims to enhance the awareness of both local and regional artists while increasing
the visibility of the arts within Carlsbad. These temporary art experiences are designed to
reflect current artistic trends, ignite curiosity, and encourage ongoing dialogue about the role of
“art in daily life.”
A local Call for Artists Qualifications was released on April 8, 2026, and concluded on May 10,
2026. In accordance with the Art in Public Places program, the Public Art Advisory
Subcommittee may select the artists who will enter into an agreement to develop site-
integrated temporary public art for the Carlsbad Beach Chairs.
Explanation & Analysis
As an integral part of the city’s temporary public art program, five artistically designed
oversized beach chairs have been placed across the city's four City Council districts. The primary
objective of this program is to bolster the awareness of local and regional artists and to elevate
the visibility of the arts in Carlsbad.
The first Carlsbad Beach Chair was unveiled on Aug. 11, 2019, in Carlsbad Village at the corner
of Grand Avenue and State Street in the city’s District 1. This chair was designed and
constructed by local artist Michael Stutz, with artwork created by Ron Juncal. Following this
initial installation, the remaining four chairs were placed in 2022 with artwork created by Nan
Coffey and Betsy Schulz. These installations collectively contribute to the vibrant and dynamic
cultural landscape of Carlsbad.
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
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The Call for Artists Qualifications document was released on April 8, 2026, as an open call to
artists and artist teams located in Southern California with ties to the Carlsbad community. The
application period closed on May 10, 2026.
The Public Art Advisory Subcommittee’s role is to ensure the artist selected for the temporary
public art for the Carlsbad Beach Chair meets the criteria and guidelines for the artist/artist
team as detailed on pages 5-8 of the Call for Artists Qualifications (Exhibit 1). The subcommittee
will evaluate and score each qualified artist’s/artist team’s application with a weighted scoring
system:
Criteria Weight
Artist Vitae and Statement of Interest
public settings.
30 points
Artist Portfolio
public art, studio work, community-
work.
40 points
Work Experience and Working within the Public Sector
valued at $2,500 or more, community-
projects. Emerging artists wi
to highlight transferable experience.
25 points
Project Schedule and Value-Added Offerings
Estimated schedule for completion of work for the proposed project. Value-
added offerings describe how the artist will provide the best value to the City
of Carlsbad. Value-added offerings could include rates, specialized expertise,
project management approach to increase efficiency, familiarity with the City
of Carlsbad or other ways you will ensure maximum value for dollars spent.
5 points
Each artist or artist team will make a three minute presentation to the Public Art Advisory
Subcommittee and will share information about themselves and about their past public art
commissions. Each artist/artist team should be prepared to receive questions from the Public
Art Advisory Subcommittee.
The four highest ranked artists or artist teams will be selected to enter into a contract. The
remaining artists will be added to a shortlist for future temporary art projects.
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Community Engagement
The chosen artist or artist team will involve the community in the development of the art, and
the community will have an opportunity to review the proposed artwork concepts prior to
being considered by the City Council for final approval.
Fiscal Analysis
A total budget of $29,000 has been identified for this project.
Artwork: $5,000 per chair
Workshop: $1,000 for two public interactive art activities led by the artist
Next Steps
The four highest-ranked artists will enter into agreements to create original custom artwork for
final approval by City Council. Artists not ranked in the top four will be placed on a shortlist for
consideration in future projects.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to select artists for the Carlsbad Beach
Chairs is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action
may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA
Guidelines.
Exhibits
1. City of Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad Beach Chairs Public Art, Call for Artists Qualifications
2. Artist team submission materials can be found on the city website and by clicking here:
Public Art Advisory Subcommittee | Carlsbad, CA
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CALL for ARTISTS
OPEN COMPETITION
Temporary Public Art:
Request for Qualification, Artist
Selection, Conceptual Design and
Artist Workshops
Carlsbad Beach Chairs
Contact
Date issued
Due
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Krystal Roa
Program Manager
Library & Cultural Arts
City of Carlsbad
442-339-5611
arts@carlsbadca.gov
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Exhibit 1
1
Contents
Call for Artists ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Project Description........................................................................................................................................ 2
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Background ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Budget ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Summarized Costs ................................................................................................................................. 3
Project Schedule ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Timeline Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................. 4
About the City of Carlsbad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Arts and Culture in Carlsbad ......................................................................................................................... 4
Art in Public Places .................................................................................................................................... 5
Submittal Requirements, Eligibility and Selection Process ........................................................................... 5
Artist Vitae and Statement of Interest ...................................................................................................... 5
Artist Portfolio ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Work Experience and Working within the Public Sector .......................................................................... 6
Project Schedule and Value-Added Offerings ........................................................................................... 6
Additional Considerations ......................................................................................................................... 7
Conflict of Interest .................................................................................................................................... 7
Submission of Materials ............................................................................................................................ 7
Notification of Results ............................................................................................................................... 8
Exhibit A: Professional Services Agreement ................................................................................................. 9
Exhibit B: Chair Rendering (Reference Only) .............................................................................................. 10
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Call for Artists
The City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department seeks to select three (3) artists to enter
into agreements to design and create one (1) beach chair artwork each, and one (1) artist to design and
create two (2) beach chair artworks which are displayed as a pair, to be placed at select locations
throughout the city of Carlsbad, California. These site-integrated public artworks will take the form
of artist-designed oversized beach chairs measuring approximately 4’D x 4’W x 6’H made of water-jet-
plywood. The chairs will be provided by the city.
Artwork should reflect the unique character of its selected site, drawing inspiration from the location’s
history, natural environment, landscape, surrounding community and likely visitors. The artwork should
celebrate Carlsbad’s coastal identity while creating welcoming and visually engaging spaces for residents
and visitors to gather, relax and experience the city’s public places.
Selected artists will be tasked with designing and applying artwork to these chairs and are also required
to host two (2) one-hour interactive art activities near the chair’s location. The artist-led activity should
engage the public and complement the theme, inspiration, or story behind the artwork within three (3)
months of the installation. Artists who are not selected will be placed on a shortlist for consideration in
future beach chair temporary art projects.
Project Description
Overview
The City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department seeks to qualify four (4) artists to enter into
agreements to design and create custom surface artworks on one (1) or two (2) oversized beach chairs
measuring 4’D x 4’W x 6’H. Each selected artist will develop and apply an original design to the chair and
will also host two (2) one-hour interactive art activity near the chair’s location that engages the public
and complements the theme or inspiration of the artwork. Artists who are not selected will be placed on
a shortlist for consideration in future beach chair temporary art projects.
These oversized beach chairs are part of the Temporary Public Art Collection, which includes five chairs
distributed across the city's four City Council districts. The chairs are constructed from water-jet plywood
that has been sanded and primed. Contractors are responsible for all services related to any additional
surface preparation, painting and sealing of the chair, providing all necessary supplies.
The city will supply the oversized beach chairs in a prepared and primed condition, and artists must use
the designated sealant paint. The pick-up date and time for the chairs will be arranged and agreed upon
with the City’s Cultural Arts Manager or their designee.
Artist shall be responsible for the delivery of the chair to the arranged and agreed upon location with the
City’s Cultural Arts Manager or their designee. Installation, placement, or mounting of the chair at the
delivery location shall not be the responsibility of the Artist.
Background
The Carlsbad Beach Chair project is a temporary art installation initiated by the City of Carlsbad’s Library
& Cultural Arts Department. This project aims to enhance the awareness of both local and regional artists
while increasing the visibility of the arts within Carlsbad. These temporary art experiences are designed
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to reflect current artistic trends, ignite curiosity, and encourage ongoing dialogue about the role of “art in
daily life.” This initiative aligns with the city’s Arts & Culture Master Plan.
As an integral part of the city’s temporary public art program, five artistically designed chairs have been
strategically placed throughout the city's four City Council districts. The primary objective of this program
is to bolster the awareness of local and regional artists and to elevate the arts' visibility in Carlsbad.
The first Carlsbad Beach Chair was unveiled on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in Carlsbad Village, located near
the fountain in the city’s District 1, at the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street. This chair was designed
and constructed by local artist Michael Stutz, with artwork created by Ron Juncal.
Following this initial installation, the remaining four chairs were placed in 2022. Christopher Polentz’s
“The Island of Professor P” chair is located at Calavera Hills Community Park. Betsy Schulz’s "A Lounge for
Land and Sea," can be found at Batiquitos Lagoon, south of the Nature Center at 7380 Gabbiano Lane.
Ron Juncal’s "Double Bubble" is located at the intersection of State Street and Grand Avenue. Finally, Nan
Coffey’s "Art All Over" is situated in the Dove Library Children’s Garden installed in 2024. These
installations collectively contribute to the vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape of Carlsbad.
Budget
Date
First Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon the execution of the Agreement.
Second Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon the approval of the artwork design by Arts
Commission and City Council. Artists will be required to present their design at
both meetings.
Third Payment A payment of $3,000 due upon acceptance of Carlsbad Beach Chair’s Artworks by
Cultural Arts Manager or designee and the chairs positioned at Recipient’s site.
Artist responsible for the final sealant placed on Artworks.
Fourth Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon completion of the two (2) interactive art activities
led by the artist for the public.
Summarized Costs
Artwork, Carlsbad Beach Chair Workshop
$5,000 per chair $1,000 for two public interactive art activities led
by the artist
Project Schedule
Date Activity
Release of Call for Artists.
May 10, 2026 at 11:59
p.m.
Application Deadline: applications must be submitted electronically to
arts@carlsbadca.gov by 11:59 p.m.
May 11 - 13, 2026 Notifications will be sent out. Artists selected to advance in the process
will be required to deliver a three-minute presentation at the May 15,
2026 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting.
May 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Public Art Advisory Committee convenes for artist selection.
City Council Chamber: 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tentative for May 21,
2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Secondary date for Public Art Advisory Committee convenes for artist
selection – if necessary. *Artists may be selected during the primary
date. Artist attendance is not required.
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May 18, 2026 Notifications to selected artists.
Dates to be determined
during the contract
process and upon
confirmation of the chair
location.
Execution of contract (Exhibit A).
Presentation to Arts Commission and City Council for approval of
artwork design. Dates will differ for both meetings.
Application and completion of approved artwork.
Delivery and Installation of Carlsbad Beach Chair at agreed upon
identified location.
Timeline Acknowledgement
This project will be implemented in phases over the course of approximately one year, based on the
selection and preparation of chair locations throughout the city. While four artists will be selected and
contracted at the outset, the timeline for each individual chair installation may vary depending on site
readiness and project scheduling. Selected artists must acknowledge that their specific project phase may
not begin until up to one year after the execution of their contract with the City.
About the City of Carlsbad
The Carlsbad is a coastal community in northern San Diego County with a population of roughly 115,000
residents. Despite its growth, it continues to embrace its identity as a “village by the sea,” maintaining a
small-town coastal character. Once heavily dependent on agriculture, Carlsbad has evolved into a thriving
tourist destination and a hub for diverse commercial and industrial enterprises. Its strategic location
between San Diego and Los Angeles, combined with its scenic coastline, fertile land, and mild climate, has
contributed to its lasting appeal and development, while supporting a community known for its beautiful
beaches, lagoons, preserved open spaces, world-class resorts, family-oriented attractions, well-planned
neighborhoods, and a vibrant business sector.
Arts and Culture in Carlsbad
Established in 1986, the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts office provides cultural services throughout the
community and collaborates with numerous partners to support arts programming and engagement.
Among its most popular programs are the TGIF Concerts in the Parks, a free summer music series, and the
William D. Cannon Art Gallery, which presents exhibitions by local, regional, and international artists.
Today, the city recognizes the importance of a vibrant arts and culture sector as a vital part of community
life and as a contributor to the region’s growing creative economy.
In June 2018, the City Council approved the Arts & Culture Master Plan, reaffirming Carlsbad’s
commitment to high-quality programs, dedicated resources, and strong partnerships. The plan expands
the role of the Cultural Arts Office beyond arts programming and funding to include broader initiatives
that integrate arts and culture into everyday life while supporting the growth of the creative sector.
Through this work, the city continues to bring residents together, foster innovative ideas, collaborate with
local organizations to strengthen creative capacity, and build connections across city departments and
community partners.
The Cultural Arts Office is committed to supporting inclusive arts and cultural programming that
encourages the participation and representation of diverse communities, including individuals of varying
abilities, ages, ethnicities, races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations,
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socioeconomic backgrounds, and veteran status.
Art in Public Places
The city’s public art program has a prominent and significant history. The city’s Art in Public Places
Program integrates art and the vision of artists into the development of public settings by collaborating
with local, regional and nationally-known artists to include the values and history of the community into
their work.
The goals of the program are:
• To increase the understanding and appreciation of art in public places for Carlsbad residents and
visitors.
• To acquire and commission quality and diverse works of art for community enrichment that is site
specific and environmentally responsive.
• To encourage participation of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic groups in the art in public places
program and process.
• To support and involve artists in developing, collaborating and implementing Carlsbad's public
spaces and community development projects.
• To encourage collaboration between artists and architects, landscape architects and civil
engineers for public projects.
• To encourage an environment for artistic creativity in Carlsbad and promote Carlsbad as a local,
state and national leader in arts, culture and public art.
• To increase awareness of Carlsbad's art in public places activities as an integral component for
attracting business and tourism to Carlsbad.
For more information, visit the city’s public art program and the city’s temporary collection webpage.
Submittal Requirements, Eligibility and Selection Process
The Call for Artists is open to professional artists based in Southern California, with artists based in or
with connections to the local community encouraged to apply. Emerging artists are welcome to
submit qualifications.
Artists selected to advance in the process will be required to deliver a three-minute presentation at the
May 15, 2026 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting. Notifications will be sent out May 11-13, 2026.
Artists will be rated on a total of 100 points, and will be required to submit the following information:
Artist Vitae and Statement of Interest
Description of the artist’s interest in the project and how their artistic approach aligns with the goals of
the project. The statement should describe the artist’s style, materials, and relevant experience, including
any work in community or public settings.
[Rating criteria weight: 30 points]
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Artist Portfolio
A minimum of three (3) and up to six (6) samples of past work, including an annotated image list stating
the title of the piece, year complete, commissioning body, project budget, date, medium and dimensions.
Examples may include public art, studio work, community-based projects, or other relevant creative work.
[Rating criteria weight: 40 points]
Work Experience and Working within the Public Sector
Provide a short summary (no more than 200 words) describing relevant professional or artistic experience,
including any previous public art projects valued at $2,500 or more, community-based work, exhibitions,
or collaborative projects. Emerging artists without prior public art commissions are encouraged to
highlight transferable experience.
[Rating criteria weight: 25 points]
Project Schedule and Value-Added Offerings
Estimated schedule for completion of work for the proposed project. Value-added offerings describe how
the artist will provide the best value to the City of Carlsbad. Value-added offerings could include rates,
specialized expertise, project management approach to increase efficiency, familiarity with the City of
Carlsbad or other ways you will ensure maximum value for dollars spent.
[Rating criteria weight: 5 points]
Only complete and final submissions following the requirements outlined in this document will be
considered and moved forward to the next step for consideration. Artists will be asked to submit materials
to be reviewed, considered and evaluated by the Public Art Advisory Committee. The Public Art Advisory
Committee is an in-person, public notice meeting, comprised of city Arts Commissioners, arts
professional(s) and community members.
This Call for Artists Qualifications process does not involve the artist preparing any specific ideas based or
proposed design concepts for their submission materials. Once an artist is selected, then they will enter
into a Professional Services Agreement and it’s at that time the site-specific artistic proposals for the
project are developed after location site are determined and allocated with city staff.
The selection process will take place in multiple steps:
• City staff will conduct a preliminary review of all submitted applications to confirm eligibility and
completeness. Only applications that meet the submission requirements will move forward for
further consideration.
• The Public Art Advisory Committee will review, consider and evaluate the artist application
submission materials.
• Based on the evaluation of submitted materials, the Public Art Advisory Committee will identify the
highest ranked artist and make a recommendation for selection.
• The selected artist will enter into an agreement (Exhibit A) with City of Carlsbad.
• Following location assignments, the artist will present the design to the Carlsbad Arts Commission.
Once the design is reviewed and approved, the artist will present it to the City Council. Upon City
Council approval, the artist will proceed with the installation of the design in accordance with the
terms outlined in Exhibit A.
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Additional Considerations
The artist will be selected based on the following criteria:
• Quality of concept, design and craftsmanship of past works
• Visual and technical sophistication
• Creativity of approach of past work
• Ability to produce durable outdoor art
• A proven ability to coordinate and collaborate with city staff and project design professionals
• Consider communities’ artistic and
cultural expressions and feedback by including them in the process
• Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness of community character, input and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget
• Ability to work in a public environment with multiple project members on a condensed and
aggressive time frame
• Portfolio review
Application submissions will be ranked based on a weighted scoring system.
Criteria Weight
Artist experience, qualifications, statement of interest 30 points
Artist portfolio featuring past public art projects 40 points
Examples working within public sector and references. Documentation of two or
more public art commissions over $2,500 per project, materials costs, rates and
other costs
25 points
Estimated project schedule and value-added offerings 5 points
Conflict of Interest
No person performing services for the city, in connection with the establishment of any agreements or
any projects resulting from this solicitation, shall have a financial or other personal interest other than
employment or retention by the city in any contract or subcontract in connection with this solicitation or
any resulting project. No officer or employee of such person retained by the city shall have any financial
or other personal interest in the resulting project, unless such interest is openly disclosed upon the public
records of the city and such officer, employee, or person has not participated in the acquisition of such
property for or on behalf of the city.
Submission of Materials
Submittals for the Call for Artists Qualifications shall be 8.5 x 11 inch, 11-point font or larger, 1.15 space
between lines, and maximum twenty (20) pages total in length. Four (4) to ten (10) images may be placed
onto the document. Document to be bundled into a single .PDF format for final submission. Each page
within the submission should be labeled with your name and contact information at the header.
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Email submission materials to: arts@carlsbadca.gov
Subject line: Carlsbad Beach Chairs, Call for Artist Qualification Submission, Your Name
Deadline for submissions: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Notification of Results
Artists will be notified of the Public Art Advisory Committee’s decision by email. The City of Carlsbad
reserves the right not to select any of the submissions.
We’re here to help:
City of Carlsbad, Cultural Arts office
Krystal Roa, Program Manager
E: krystal.roa @carlsbadca.gov
T: 442-339-5611
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Exhibit A: Professional Services Agreement
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AGREEMENT FOR ORIGINAL CUSTOM ARTWORK FOR OVERSIZED BEACH CHAIR
AND PUBLIC ART ACTIVITY SERVICES
[ARTIST NAME]
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the _________ day of _______________, 2025,
by and between the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation ("City") and [ARTIST NAME], a
California corporation, ("Contractor") (collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A. City requires the professional services of an artist to create original custom art, “Artwork” on
oversized beach chairs, and host artist-led activities near the chair’s location to engage the public.
B. B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related
to Artwork experience and qualifications.
C. C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and ability to
perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein,
City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the "Services") that
are defined in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this
Agreement’s terms and conditions.
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan
Southern California area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its
professional skill and expertise.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date first above
written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for one (1) additional one (1) year or
parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs,
and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating
the effective date and length of the extended Agreement.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term shall not exceed
[total amount written] ($XXX.XX). No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items
covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. If the City elects to extend the Agreement, the
amount shall not exceed [total amount written] ($XXX.XX) per Agreement. Payment terms are NET 30
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unless provided otherwise in Exhibit “A.” The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%)
retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A."
Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A."
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit
of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be under control of
City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by
Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any
purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation
to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of
Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers'
compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or
subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement
contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation
payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or
subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct
the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor.
7. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City. If
Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts and
omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the
subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor.
Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor
of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind
every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement
applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved
in writing by City.
8. OTHER CONTRACTORS
The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend (with counsel approved by the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City
and its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys fees arising out of the performance of the work
described herein caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of
them may be liable.
If Contractor’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor’s
performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then,
and only to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein,
Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to
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the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, and, upon Contractor obtaining a
final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction. Contractor’s liability for such claim, including the
cost to defend, shall not exceed the Contractor’s proportionate percentage of fault.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney’s fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or
on behalf of an injured employee under the City’s self-administered workers’ compensation is included as
a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or
early termination of this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in
connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and
authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current
Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of
Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”;
OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
latest quarterly listings report.
10.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits
indicated below, unless Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum
amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations
under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of
the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect
Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will
obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense.
The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to the City as an
additional insured.
10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence” basis,
including personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general
aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location
or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
10.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for
City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as
required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no
employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor’s profession
with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of five years
following the date of completion of the work.
10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this
Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
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10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which
shall provide primary coverage to the City.
10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be
written as claims-made coverage.
10.2.3 If Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires
and will be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance
proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage will be available to the City.”
10.2.4 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it
and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified mail pursuant
to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement,
Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages,
then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase replacement insurance or
pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor
is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these
payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this
Agreement.
10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and
certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as
may be amended from time-to-time.
12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this
Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City during
normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the
date of final payment under this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product produced
by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered
at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor’s
records.
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14. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and Contractor
relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City.
15. OWNERSHIP OF THE ARTWORK
Title to the completed Artwork immediately vests in the City upon completion, along with all rights of
ownership, possession and control. Prior to completion of the Artwork, City shall have the right, at its
option, to claim ownership, possession and control of the uncompleted portions of the Artwork which are
on site.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS REPRODUCTION RIGHTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product produced
by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered
at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor’s
records. Subject to the rights granted herein, Contractor retains all rights under the Copyright Act of 1976
(17 U.S.C. §101 et. seq.), as amended from time to time. The Contractor hereby grants the City, royalty
free and irrevocable license to make, or cause to be made, photographs and other two-dimensional
reproductions of the Artwork for noncommercial purposes. For the purpose of this Agreement, the
following are among those deemed to be permissible reproductions for the above cited purposes:
reproductions used in City business, advertising, souvenirs, brochures and pamphlets pertaining to the
City; reproductions in exhibition catalogues, books, slides, photographs, postcards, posters, calendars, art
magazines, art books and art and news sections of newspapers; in general books and magazines not
primarily devoted to art; slides and film strips; video; computer websites; and television; as well as in
media that shall exist in the future. The City may not re-license the Artwork nor make a full-scale exact
duplicate of the Artwork nor alter Artwork by selecting portions without Contractor’s consent. The City
shall include the Contractor’s copyright notice on any reproductions and the Contractor shall include the
following words on any reproduction: "An original work commissioned by the City of Carlsbad, California."
17. WARRANTIES
17.1. Warranty of Title. The Contractor represents and warrants that:
(a) The Artwork is solely the result of the artistic effort of the Contractor.
(b) The Artwork is unique and original and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark,
service mark or other intellectual property right of any third party.
(c) The Artwork or a duplicate of the Artwork has not been sold elsewhere.
17.2. Warranty of Quality and Condition. The Contractor represents and warrants that:
(a) The execution and fabrication of the Artwork will be performed in a workmanlike manner.
(b) The Artwork, as fabricated and installed, will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship, including any defects consisting of “inherent vice" or qualities which cause
or accelerate deteriorations of the Artwork.
17.3. Reasonable maintenance of the Artwork will not require procedures in excess of those
described in the maintenance recommendations to be submitted by the Contractor to the City along
with the design. The warranty of quality and condition shall survive for a period of one year after the
final acceptance of the Artwork. The City shall give notice to the Contractor of any observed breach with
reasonable promptness. The Contractor shall at the request of the City, and at no cost to the City, cure
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reasonable and promptly the breach of any such warranty which is curable by the Contractor and which
cure is consistent with professional conservation standards (including, for example, cure by means of
repair or refabrication of the Artwork.)
18. REPAIRS
The City will have the right to determine when and if repairs and restorations to the Artwork shall be
made.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The Contractor and City acknowledge that the Contractor may have certain rights under the Federal
Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 ("VARA" 17 U.S.C. § 106A, et seq.). The Contractor acknowledges and
understands that if fabrication is performed, the subsequent installation of the Artwork at the site may
subject the Artwork to destruction, distortion, mutilation, or other modification due to its removal by
the City or its officials, officers, employees, agents, or representatives.
The Contractor and City acknowledge that the Contractor may have certain rights under California Civil
Code Section 987 which are not pre-empted by VARA. In consideration of the terms and conditions in
this Agreement, the Contractor waives any rights which the Contractor or the Contractor 's heirs,
beneficiaries, devisees, or personal representatives may have under California Civil Code Section 987 to
prevent the removal, destruction, distortion, mutilation, or other modification of the Artwork. Any
contracts or written agreements between the Contractor and his/her subcontractors or other artists
contributing to the Artwork shall include a waiver of the Contractor’s rights under this Agreement.
The Contractor agrees to waive the rights under VARA to prevent the destruction, distortion, mutilation,
or other modification of the Artwork.
The Contractor’s rights under this Agreement shall cease with the Contractor’s death and do not extend
to the Contractor’s heirs, successors or assigns. In addition, in the event that any element of the Artwork
constitutes a public safety hazard, the City has the right to remove the element posing the public safety
hazard.
The Contractor, his or her agents, heirs, successors and assigns further agree not to attempt to defeat
this waiver by cooperating, encouraging or assisting any organization which seeks to bring an action
under these Acts.
20. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf
of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement are:
For City: For Contractor:
Name Craddock Stropes Name
Title Cultural Arts Manager Title
Dept Library & Cultural Arts Address
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Address 1775 Dove Lane Phone
Carlsbad, CA 92011 Email
Phone 442-339-2726
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Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or
delivery to be directed to another address.
21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or
interests as required in the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code.
Yes ☐ No ☐
If yes, list the contact information below for all individuals required to file:
Name Email Phone Number
22. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which
in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services
by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and
regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will
comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of
all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are required by this Agreement.
23. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS REGULATIONS
Contractor’s vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package
delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce
emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets webpage
at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets.
24. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment.
25. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used
to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties.
Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A
copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended
methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter
will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If
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the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will
be forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended
by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City
Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the
parties from seeking remedies available to them at law.
26. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate
this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the termination. If City
decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City
may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination,
Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to
City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work
product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor has performed which is usable
and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the
final payment of the Agreement.
City may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Contractor
may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to City. In the event of
termination of this Agreement by either party and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work
product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for
work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable
under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and
the compensation to be made.
27. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has
not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award
or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this
Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent
fee.
28. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be
asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of
litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to
City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor
acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this
Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public
entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in
reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the
False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor
acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment
proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work
or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another
jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.
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29. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard
to, or application of, choice of law rules or principles. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of
the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a
court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all
provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor and
their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become
due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
31. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to give any rights or benefits to any party other than the
City and Contractor.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along
with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of
the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be
amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement
may be executed in counterparts.
33. AUTHORITY
The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor
each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Contractor
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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Executed by Contractor this___________ day of _______________________, 20____.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of
the State of California [ARTIST NAME], a California corporation
By: By:
(sign here) SUZANNE SMITHSON
Library & Cultural Arts Director
as authorized by the City Manager
(print name/title)
ATTEST:
By: For SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(sign here) By:
Deputy City Clerk
(print name/title)
If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups.
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
BY: _____________________________
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
City is requesting Contractor to provide original custom Artwork on the surface of one 4’d x 4’w x 6’h
oversized beach chair as part of the temporary public art program. Contractor will be required to host two
(2) one-hour interactive art activities near the chair’s location. The artist-led activity should engage the
public and complement the theme, inspiration, or story behind the artwork within three (3) months of
the installation.
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Artist: [NAME], [PHONE NUMBER], [EMAIL ADDRESS]
City:
• Cultural Arts Manager, Craddock Stropes, 442-339-2086, craddock.stropes@carlsbadca.gov
• Program Manager, Krystal Roa, 442-339-5611, krystal.roa@carlsbadca.gov
• Cultural Arts General Phone, 442-339-2090
Email may be the initial preferred method of reaching staff.
2. BACKGROUND
The Carlsbad Beach Chair project is a temporary art installation initiated by the City of Carlsbad’s Library
& Cultural Arts Department. This project aims to enhance the awareness of both local and regional artists
while increasing the visibility of the arts within Carlsbad. These temporary art experiences are designed
to reflect current artistic trends, ignite curiosity, and encourage ongoing dialogue about the role of “art in
daily life.” This initiative aligns with the city’s Arts & Culture Master Plan.
As an integral part of the city’s temporary public art program, five artistically designed chairs have been
strategically placed throughout the city's four City Council districts. The primary objective of this program
is to bolster the awareness of local and regional artists and to elevate the arts' visibility in Carlsbad.
The first Carlsbad Beach Chair was unveiled on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in Carlsbad Village, located near
the fountain in the city’s District 1, at the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street. This chair was designed
and constructed by local artist Michael Stutz, with artwork created by Ron Juncal.
Following this initial installation, the remaining four chairs were placed in 2022. Christopher Polentz’s
“The Island of Professor P” chair is located at Calavera Hills Community Park. Betsy Schulz’s "A Lounge for
Land and Sea," can be found at Batiquitos Lagoon, south of the Nature Center at 7380 Gabbiano Lane.
Ron Juncal’s "Double Bubble" is located at the intersection of State Street and Grand Avenue. Finally, Nan
Coffey’s "Art All Over" is situated in the Dove Library Children’s Garden installed in 2024. These
installations collectively contribute to the vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape of Carlsbad.
3. ARTWORK: DESIGN & DELIVERABLES
3.1. Transportation. The Contractor is responsible for the pickup and delivery of the chair to and from
the location specified in writing by the Cultural Arts Manager or their designee.
3.2. Artwork Design. Contractor will provide a design that should reflect the unique character of its
selected site, drawing inspiration from the location’s history, natural environment, landscape,
surrounding community and likely visitors. The artwork should celebrate Carlsbad’s coastal identity
while creating welcoming and visually engaging spaces for residents and visitors to gather, relax, and
experience the city’s public places.
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After review and approval, the Artists shall present to Arts Commission for approval of the final design. If
the Arts Commission rejects the Final Design, Contractor may present a second final design within 45 days
(“Replacement Design”). City will notify Contractor of the City Council's decision on the Replacement
Design. If the Replacement Design is rejected, the Agreement will Docusign terminate, no further work
will be performed, Contractor will be compensated as stated in Section 7 “Payment Schedule & Terms,”
and all materials will be returned to Contractor.
Upon approval of the Arts Commission, the Artist shall present to City Council the recommended design.
Contractor will represent designs through drawings, renderings, video and/or physical models, which will
be shared with the public and during the approval process described in this Section.
3.3. Protective Coating and Graffiti-Resistant Materials. All paints, coatings, and materials used in the
Artwork and on the entire surface of the oversized beach chair shall be suitable for continuous
outdoor exposure and daily public interaction. Materials shall be durable, weather-resistant, UV-
stable, and appropriate for surfaces subject to handling, environmental conditions, and potential
vandalism, including graffiti.
Upon completion of the Artwork, the Contractor shall apply a clear coat sealant over the Artwork and
the entire surface of the oversized beach chair to protect the Artwork and structure from outdoor
conditions. The sealant shall be specifically designed for outdoor applications and shall provide
protection against weather, ultraviolet exposure, and graffiti where feasible.
The clear coat sealant shall be selected by the Contractor and must be recognized as appropriate for
sealing and protecting painted artwork in outdoor public environments. The selected sealant shall be
applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and shall be expected to maintain its
protective qualities under normal outdoor conditions for a period of approximately three (3) to four
(4) years.
3.4. Chair Maintenance. After the chair has been accepted by the City, the Contractor will perform one
maintenance visit to verify wear and tear of the oversized beach chair. This visit should occur six to
twelve months post installation. All findings shall be communicated in writing to the City’s Cultural
Arts Manager or designee.
4. MARKETING & IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES
Contractor will be available to participate in in-person programming such as tours and discussion of
Artwork, audio, and/or on-camera interviews and any media opportunity. All programming be
coordinated in advance with the City's Cultural Arts Manager or designee and shall constitute “work made
for hire” under the United States Copyright Act of 1976 [17 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq.] and any other applicable
law.
City reserves the right to audio and/or video record and to reproduce and distribute any lecture, reading
or speaking engagement, and musical concert or musical performance performed under this Agreement
as virtual programming. City may retain the recording in its files, may replay the recordings for its
employees and the public, including the right to post, replay, or broadcast the recordings on the City’s
YouTube channel, the City’s cable channel, the City’s Library Facebook Live account, and other similar City
internet-based platforms, and may make the recording available for non-circulation use at its library
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facilities. City shall not sell the recording. City shall provide a copy of the recording to the Contractor, upon
the Contractor’s request.
4.1. Press Kit. Upon execution of Agreement, the Contractor agrees to provide a high-resolution image of
self (headshot preferred) and written biography (up to 300 words) as well as four (4) to five (5) high
resolution images of Artwork being shown in the City. Images shall be delivered to the City's Cultural
Arts Manager or designee in electronic form immediately upon the Agreement's execution.
4.2. Warranty of Title. Contractor warrants the authorized agent of the lawful owner or artist of the
Artwork and has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights to City as set forth
in this Agreement. Contractor also warrants that the Artwork(s) is not now or will be subjected to
claims of ownership, lien, encumbrance, copyright infringement, or trademark infringement under
any state or federal law. Contractor shall indemnify the City, its officers, and employees for all
damages related to a claim asserting a violation or claim of violation of this Warranty of Title, including
reasonable attorney fees and costs.
5. ARTWORK INSTALLATION, RELOCATION AND DEINSTALLATION
City shall install and exhibit the Artwork. City reserves the right to make the final decision on which items
will be included in the placement of the temporary public art Artwork, and the arrangement, relocation
and deinstallation of the Artwork.
6. HEALTH & SAFETY
During any health-related pandemic, all activities occurring at City facilities, all Parties must adhere to the
guidance from the state, county, and local authorities on health and safety protocols. City staff will inform
Contractor of the current guidelines prior to their arrival and entering any City facility. Safety protocols
may include, but are not limited to, hand washing, temperature testing, requiring a face covering, and
maintaining physical distancing of six feet. The safety protocols may be modified at any time due to
changing rules, regulations, or circumstances.
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1. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The City will pay the Contractor at the completion of each of the four different intervals.
Date
First Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon the execution of the Agreement.
Second Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon the approval of the artwork design by Arts
Commission. Artists will be required to present their design.
Third Payment A payment of $3,000 due upon acceptance of Carlsbad Beach Chair’s Artworks by
Cultural Arts Manager or designee and the chairs positioned at Recipient’s site.
Artist responsible for the final sealant placed on Artworks.
Fourth Payment A payment of $1,000 due upon completion of the two (2) interactive art activities
led by the artist for the public.
Summarized Costs.
Artwork, Carlsbad Beach Chair Workshop
$5,000 per chair $1,000 for two public interactive art activities led
by the artist
Total amount not to exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000), based on billable activities.
Invoicing & Payment. All invoices submitted to City shall be sufficiently detailed to include related
activities for review and approval by City’s Cultural Arts Manager or designee. Final invoice approval will
be completed by City’s Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
If, at the expiration or termination of the agreement, if Contractor has not completed any portion of the
tasks, Contractor shall refund the remaining portion of the deposit.
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Exhibit B: Chair Rendering (Reference Only)
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Hello all, I’m Saha Furlan!
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Trevor &
Justin
Coopersmith
Carlsbad Beach Chair Proposal
Month Year 1
Trevor’s Work
Justin’s Work
Collaborative
Projects
Collaborative Projects
Thank You!Proposal Themes:
Accessible
Vibrant
Impactful
Nature-inspired
Nautical)
Mixed-media
Professional and
local artists with
teaching experience
Nat Sarkissian
Generative artist
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Different from AI art
●Not trained on other people’s images
●Not a black box, artist has full control
over exactly what colors and forms
are placed, and where they are
placed
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Generative Art
●Artist defines rules and systems.
●Artist runs the systems, creating art,
then curates final works.
Worth distinguishing
●Generative art has a long, rich history,
predating computers by thousands of
years
●Easily gets lumped with terms like
“Generative AI”
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My practice
●I work with code, JavaScript and
GLSL
●Most of my work can run in a web
browser
●I focus on light, landscape, botanicals,
color, and atmosphere
●I define systems, so I can create
many works and curate the best ones
●Work starts digital, but can be
translated into physical pieces in a
variety of interesting ways: pen
plotters, embroidery, etc.
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Chair direction
●Carlsbad already fits my work,
because I’ve been preoccupied with
this landscape my whole life.
●Focused heavily on California’s
coastal regions: flowers, coastal hills,
sunlight, ocean
●Can find a really interesting way to
translate my digital works onto the
chair
●Since I’m starting digitally, I can easily
model many chair designs, and iterate
until we find the best fit.
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C A R L S B A D
B E A C H C H A I R
N A T A L I E G O N Z A L E Z
I a m i n t e r e s t e d i n i n c o r p o r a t i n g i m a g e r y i n s p i r e d b y t h e
E y e s o f G o d , a t r a d i t i o n a l I n d i g e n o u s s y m b o l
r e p r e s e n t i n g p r o t e c t i o n , c o n n e c t i o n , a n d v i s i o n .
T h r o u g h c o l o r f u l g e o m e t r i c p a t t e r n s a n d f o r m s , t h e
c h a i r w o u l d h a v e a d e s i g n o f t h e c o a s t a l e n e r g y o f
C a r l s b a d w h i l e a l s o h o n o r i n g t h e d e e p e r c u l t u r a l
h i s t o r i e s t h a t e x i s t e d i n t h i s r e g i o n .
B y i n t e g r a t i n g v i b r a n t p a t t e r n s i n s p i r e d b y I n d i g e n o u s
s y m b o l i s m a n d t h e n a t u r a l r h y t h m s o f t h e o c e a n , I h o p e
t o c r e a t e a w o r k t h a t f e e l s j o y f u l a n d v i s u a l l y e n g a g i n g
w h i l e a l s o c a r r y i n g c u l t u r a l m e a n i n g a n d h i s t o r i c a l
a w a r e n e s s . I w a n t t o o f f e r m y E y e s o f G o d s w o r k s h o p s
f o r t h e t w o p u b l i c i n t e r a c t i v e a r t a c t i v i t i e s .
E y e ́s G o d i s a t r a d i t i o n a l a n d v o t i v e o b j e c t m a d e b y w e a v i n g
a d e s i g n o u t o f y a r n u p o n t w o w o o d e n s t i c k s . T h e y a r e
c o m m o n l y f o u n d i n s o m e n a t i v e c o m m u n i t i e s o f n o r t h w e s t
M e x i c o a n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e s o u t h w e s t o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s .
P R O P O S A L
Krista
Timberlake
Artist
Designer
Cyclist
Mechanical
Animalia
&
Musical
Bicycle
Themed
Public Art
Don Massee Public Art Submission via YouTube
Laura Green, May 2026
Little Guardians of the Coast
Carlsbad Beach Chair Proposal
Laura Green
•Acrylic paintings of California
landscapes, wildlife & children in
nature
•Live in Imperial Beach- frequent
explorer of local trails
•Represented by Cobalt Gallery
•Studio artist at The Studio Door
•Exhibited at Sparks Gallery
“The Jump” 12x12”
Narrative Scenes Celebrating Wonder & Connection with Nature
“Natural Boy” 48x36”“Into the Woods” 16x12”
UCI Health 6th Floor, 2026
Community Involvement
•Spend time in region
•Speak with residents and
rangers to identify themes
•Family-friendly and educational
•“Paint Your Own Coastal
Creature”
•“Story & Sketch: Guardians of
the Lagoon”
Potential workshops:
Thank you!
City of Carlsbad
Beach Chairs
Public Art Opportunity
“Art in Daily Life”
Christie Beniston – May 2026
“Tree Rings”, Port of San Diego
“Box Kite”, City of Vista
Breeders Cup “Art of the Horse”, Del Mar
“Topiaries”, Palm Desert, CA
San Diego
Symphony
Pianos in
Public Spaces
community art making
event
“Arts in Bloom”
Community art making event
Flower Hill Mall, Del Mar, CA
Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
Scripps Encinitas Hospital, Encinitas, CA
East County Crisis Stabilization Unit, El Cajon, CA
Pediatric Dental Office, San Diego, CA
Pediatric Dental Office, San Diego, CA
Schoolwide Art Making Event, Skyline Elementary School, San Diego, CA
Children’s Art Making Event, Solana Beach, CA
“Sue’s Garden”, San Diego, CA
Huntington Valley Little League, Huntington Beach, CA
Players from the league used as silhouettes
“The Ripple Effect” Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center, Del Mar, CA
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA
HWY 101, Solana Beach, CA
HWY 101, Solana Beach, CA
Library at Solana Pacific Elementary School, San Diego, CA
Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach, CA
Sorrento Pointe, San Diego, CA
Foothill Gold Line, Glendora, CA
Foothill Gold Line, San Dimas, CA
“Time Interwoven” San Diego International Airport Terminal 1, San Diego, CA
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Christie Beniston
Phoebe Nelson Public Art Submission via Loom: Pandr Design Co. Beach
Chair Project Application
Stephanie Missan Public Art Submission via YouTube Carlsbad Beach
Chair Presentation
Artist Presentation
Christine Michel
My background
●Carlsbad Resident
●Graduate of Carlsbad High School
●BFA from LCAD
●Community arts involvement
●Fine Art & creative exploration
My Artistic Style and Inspiration
Why Public Art Matters to Me
“Public art creates connection within
everyday spaces.”
Creative Approach
●Connection
●Creativity
●Community
●Movement
●Color
●Welcoming Spaces
Thank You!
Christine Michel
Becca Dwyer Public Art submission via YouTube
https://youtu.be/PhFdm2C-It8?is=EeEh-uTN5rvBrFvy
Rocha Murals & Paint, Inc.
(951)775-5660 rmpinc@yahoo.com 27910 N. Lake Wohlford Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
City of Carlsbad
Beach Chair Art Project
As a North County San Diego native and professional
muralist for nearly 30 years, my life’s work has
centered around creating public art that brings
people together, celebrates culture, and creates
meaningful emotional connection within
communities.
For me, public art is far more than painting a surface.
It is about storytelling.
It is about healing.
It is about creating something people can feel.
I am deeply honored to present for the Carlsbad Beach Chair Art Project.
Gloria Favela Rocha
Vitae
Nearly 30 years of mural experience with projects completed locally,
nationally, and internationally
Public art experience includes Chicano Park, Old Palomar Medical Center, Esco Alley Art,
schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces throughout Southern California
Creator of Muralism - a multicultural youth mural program developed in partnership
with Fallbrook Unified School District and Fallbrook High School
Student Mentoring - through collaborative public art projects that foster confidence,
creativity, and cultural connection
Founder of Arts for Healing - serving hospitals, rehabilitation centers, cancer patients,
PTSD survivors, dementia patients, and survivors of human trafficking
S.A.R.T.
Sexual Assault Response Team
This division of Arts for Healing, provided at Palomar Medical Center in partnership with
the Palomar Medical Foundation, is dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking
through restorative, trauma-informed artistic programs and community healing initiatives.
Our program consists of twelve structured art sessions
designed to assist children and survivors in coping
with and processing trauma in a safe and supportive
environment. Through creative expression,
participants are encouraged to experience a sense of
calm, emotional release, and personal healing, while
fostering resilience, self-confidence, and connection
throughout the healing process.
S.T.E.A.M.
S - Science T - Technology E - Engineering A - Arts M - Mathematics
Location: Linda Vista Elementary Dimensions: 25’ X 35’
Mixed Media: Glass Beads, Acrylic on Cement Board
Time Lapsed Video Completed Mural
Rocha Murals & Paint, Inc.
(951)775-5660 rmpinc@yahoo.com 27910 N. Lake Wohlford Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
It is with great honor and sincere gratitude that I present
my qualifications for the opportunity to contribute my
creativity, professional experience, and passion for
cultural storytelling to the City of Carlsbad.
Gloria Favela Rocha
MEET ANNA PEARSON
ARTIST AND MURALIST
I am an active
member of the
local art
community and
continue
contributing to the
Carlsbad image
Carlsbad will always feel like home
1.Art Wall collaborative mural, Carlsbad Blvd, 2023
(bottom left)
2.Front window, Village Florist Co, Roosevelt str, 2024 (bottom right)
3.One of the two painted interior panels for the store to match the window mural, 2024 (right)
Mural the City of La Mesa highlighting volunteerism
One of the 3 original artworks decorating the lobby and suits in Hotel Del, Coronado, Ca
One of the 9 original artworks decorating the lobby and
suits at Regent Hotel, santa Monica, Ca
Interior murals for The Venetian Resort and Casino, Las
Vegas, NV
Mural for a social project aiming to draw
attention to homelessness, Oceanside, Ca
Painted parking structure, Palm Spring, Ca
3560 sq ft total painted area
Painted pianos for Flower Hill Promenade,
Del Mar, Ca
3D sculptural installations for
Yamavaa Casino and Resort, San
Miguel, Ca
I have experience leading
inclusive, interactive
community art projects,
workshops, and
collaborative mural
initiatives
-DEEP CONNECTION TO CARLSBAD
-EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
-LARGE-SCALE AND 3D SURFACE EXPERIENCE
-UNDERSTANDING OF COASTAL DURABILITY
-INTERACTIVE, APPROACHABLE ARTISTIC STYLE
-RELIABLE PROJECT EXECUTION
WHY I’M A STRONG FIT FOR THIS PROJECT
Sandra Carmona
SandraCarmonArt@gmail.com
Instagram @SandraCarmonaArt
www.xoque-artinmotion
XoQUE Art in Motion
Blast from the Past, Barrio Carlsbad
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LEGACY
Storytelling Through Art
Cultural Continuity
Inclusivity and sharing of culture
I envision a landmark art piece that invites residents and visitors to enjoy my hometown’s rich cultural heritage and unique coastal charm
Sandra Carmona
SandraCarmonArt@gmail.com
Instagram @SandraCarmonaArt
www.xoque-artinmotion
INTRODUCTION
Fariba Rezaee
Artist | Designer | Storyteller
•Originally from Tehran, Iran, a country with a deep history of art,
poetry, craft, and culture, I have always been surrounded by
creativity and meaning. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial
Design, and throughout my life I have been connected to creative
communities, artists, makers, and people who express themselves
through beauty, form, and emotion.
•For me, art is a way to connect with myself, with others, with
nature, and with the world around me.
ARTIST BACKGROUND
•My journey as an artist began during a difficult and transformative time in my life. While
facing personal challenges, I began searching for hope, healing, and a deeper meaning in life.
Art became a way for me to survive, reflect, and rediscover beauty from the inside out.
•Through this process, I found strength, resilience, and joy. I learned that creativity can
become a bridge between pain and hope, between the individual and the community, and
between memory and imagination.
•As an immigrant, I believe deeply in humanity, connection, and a world where people from
different backgrounds can come together with respect, compassion, and purpose.
MY ARTISTIC VISION
•Nature has always been one of my greatest sources of inspiration. My love for the natural
world has opened my eyes to the way we, as human beings, interact with our environment,
our communities, and one another.
•I believe that every person carries a unique color, story, and light. When we come together
with all of our differences,we create something larger, more meaningful, and more beautiful.
•My work celebrates joy, resilience, diversity, and the invisible emotional connections that
bring people together.
THE MEANING OF THE
FISH MOTIF
•Fish appear often in my work. For me, they are more than a
visual theme they carry personal and spiritual meaning.
•Fish represent movement, freedom, life, flow, and connection.
They move together while each remains unique. They belong to
a larger world, yet each one has its own path, rhythm, and
beauty.
•In my artwork, fish become a metaphor for community: many
individual forms, colors, and spirits coming together to create
one fluid, shining, and meaningful whole.
•They reflect the spectrum of human emotion joy, hope,
memory, spirituality, and belonging like light moving through a
deep ocean.
PROJECT
•When I discovered the City of Carlsbad “Oversize Chair”
public art opportunity, I immediately felt it was a meaningful
object to work with.
•This project is especially exciting for me because it
represents an opportunity to begin my public art journey
with the City of Carlsbad a city that values creativity,
community, and the role of art in public life.
•A chair is simple, familiar, and deeply human. It is a place to
pause, rest, gather, reflect, and connect. It can represent
comfort, invitation, conversation, and belonging.
•For this project, I see the chair not only as a functional
object, but as a symbol of community a place where people
of all ages and backgrounds can feel welcomed, seen, and
connected through art.
ARTISTIC DIRECTION
•My concept is to transform the chair into a joyful and
vibrant expression of movement, color, and
community.
•The design will include fish inspired forms, vivid
colors, flowing patterns, and shining details that
suggest water, light, and life. Each element will
represent individuality, while the overall composition
will create a unified visual experience.
•The chair will become a celebration of diversity many
colors, many stories, many voices coming together as
one beautiful and fluid expression.
CONNECTION TO
CARLSBAD
•Carlsbad is a city deeply connected to the ocean,
nature, public life, and community. This project is
an opportunity to create an artwork that reflects
that spirit.
•The ocean is constantly moving, changing, and
connecting life. In the same way, a strong
community is made of many individuals moving
together, supporting one another, and creating
shared meaning.
•My vision for this chair is to bring joy, curiosity, and
a sense of connection to the people who encounter
it. I want it to become a memorable piece that
invites people to pause, smile, reflect, and feel part
of something larger.
WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS TO ME
•This project is personal to me because it brings together many things I care about: art,
nature, community, resilience, and hope.
•As an artist, the opportunity to be considered for a public art commission is deeply
meaningful. I am very excited by the possibility of starting this chapter with the City of
Carlsbad and creating a piece that can live within the community.
•My art is how I express myself. It is where I find comfort, strength, and joy. Through this chair,
I hope to share those feelings with the Carlsbad community in a way that is bold, uplifting,
and meaningful.
•I want this piece to create a lasting memory a small but powerful moment of happiness,
beauty, and connection that can live in the city for years to come.
THANK YOU
Carlsbad Beach Chair Project
Lisa Smith
Painter, Ceramicist, CHS Art Teacher
Ceramic Art
Face Sculpture Wall
Ceramic Art
Volunteer and Community Serving Art
1st grade line and pattern art
2nd grade ceramic ghosts
4th grade ceramic pumpkins
Hope Elementary School citizenship and mascot murals
Portfolio Work
Portfolio Work
Carlsbad Beach Chair
proposal
Julia Fernández Sáez
Instagram.com/juliasartex
The city where I come from, A Coruña in Spain, is also a coastal city that
brings a lot of tourism, with laid back people, amazing food and surf
culture.
I can see many similarities between A Coruña and Carlsbad.
Instagram.com/juliasartex
I would love to show the similarities our two countries have in common
with our beautiful coastlines in my piece.
A Coruña Carlsbad
Instagram.com/juliasartex
I would love to show the similarities our two countries have in common
with our beautiful coastlines in my piece.
A Coruña Carlsbad
Instagram.com/juliasartex
Instagram.com/juliasartex
View of Cove Drive,
Carlsbad
Instagram.com/juliasartex
Carlsbad Themed Surfboard
Instagram.com/juliasartex
Hawaii Themed Surfboard
Instagram.com/juliasartex
Encinitas Themed Surfboard
Instagram.com/juliasartex
Instagram.com/juliasartex
LJ Sullivan Public Art Submission via YouTube25 LJ Sullivan
Carlsbad Beach Chairs
Public Art Advisory
Subcommittee
Krystal Roa, Program Manager
Library & Cultural Arts
May 15, 2026
HISTORY
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Artist: Christopher Polentz
Title: Island of Christopher P, 2022, acrylic
Design and Fabrication: Michael Stutz, 2018,
marine-grade plywood
Artist: Ron Juncal
Title: Double Bubble, 2022, acrylic
Design and Fabrication: Michael Stutz, 2018,
marine-grade plywood
Location: 2833 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008
Artist: Betsy Schulz
Title: A Lounge for Land and Sea, 2022, acrylic
Design and Fabrication: Michael Stutz, 2018,
marine-grade plywood
Location: Batiquitos Lagoon (7380 Gabbiano
Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011)
Artist: Nan Coffey
Title: Art All Over, 2024, acrylic
Design and Fabrication: Michael Stutz, 2018,
marine-grade plywood
Location: Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
(Children’s Garden)
The Carlsbad Beach Chair project is a temporary art installation initiated by the City of Carlsbad’s
Library & Cultural Arts Department.
First chair was designed by Ron Juncal on August 11, 2019. Followed by an addition 4 chairs.
RUBRIC
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CRITERIA POSSIBLE POINTS
Artist Vitae and Statement
of Interest
Description of the artist’s interest in the project and how their artistic
approach aligns with the goals of the project. The statement should
describe the artist’s style, materials, and relevant experience, including
any work in community or public settings. 30
Artist Portfolio
A minimum of three (3) and up to six (6) samples of past work,
including an annotated image list stating the title of the piece, year
complete, commissioning body, project budget, date, medium and
dimensions. Examples may include public art, studio work, community-
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Work Experience and
Working within the Public
Sector
Provide a short summary (no more than 200 words) describing
relevant professional or artistic experience, including any previous
public art projects valued at $2,500 or more, community-based work,
25
Project Schedule and
Value-Added Offerings
Estimated schedule for completion of work for the proposed project.
Value-added offerings describe how the artist will provide the best
-added offerings could include
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PROPOSED ACTION
Receive, review and score
qualified artists’ submissions for
the Carlsbad Beach Chair
temporary public art project and
select four artists for the project.
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