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Building a city where art, community, and progress come together.

The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program helps ensure that new development enriches the cultural and visual landscape of Riviera Beach. The Art in Public Places program serves the community by commissioning artists to create installations that enrich public spaces and strengthen the artistic and civic pride of the City of Riviera Beach.

 

Art in Public Places fosters collaboration and innovative art projects that enhance the visual identity of shared spaces. These installations transform ordinary civic areas into meaningful places that uplift the spirit and strengthen community connection.

AIPP Program Background & Overview
What the AIPP program is, who qualifies, and how it works

In 2024, the City of Riviera Beach adopted the Art in Public Places Guidelines (Ordinance No. 4245), affirming a commitment to ensuring new projects enrich the cultural and visual landscape of the community.

The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program integrates original artwork into publicly accessible spaces as part of eligible public and private development projects. Its purpose is to enhance the visual environment, reflect community identity, and support artists while ensuring art is a meaningful component of the built environment.

The program applies to certain projects that meet established eligibility thresholds, such as project type or valuation. Eligible participants may include developers, property owners, and public agencies responsible for qualifying projects. Artwork may be commissioned, acquired, or provided through approved alternatives in accordance with the ordinance. Proposed artwork is reviewed for artistic quality, public accessibility, safety, and durability. Once approved and installed, the artwork becomes part of Riviera Beach's public art collection and is maintained in accordance with program requirements. 

Public Art Fee

1% of construction value Fee or on-site artwork of equal value

Applicable Projects

$50,000+ construction value Threshold adjusted annually (CPI)

Criteria for Art

Exterior & visible to public Publicly accessible placement

Contribution Options

Option 1: Contribute to the Public Art Fund (equal to 1% of total construction costs).

Option 2: Install on-site artwork (escrow funds equal to at least 1%).

Option 3: Hybrid: install artwork valued at less than 1% and contribute the balance to the Fund.

Public Art Advisory Board

The City of Riviera Beach Art in Public Places Program is guided by a Public Art Advisory Board. The Public Art Advisory Board serves as a recommending body to the City Council. The Board also provides recommendations for public art placement in the City of Riviera Beach and facilitates administrative duties required for the Art in Public Places Program.

 

The Public Art Advisory Board seeks artworks that add lasting value to the City's public art collection, enhance the character of their surroundings, and contribute to Riviera Beach's distinct visual identity. Selected artworks should celebrate the City's cultural diversity and heritage, support economic development and tourism, strengthen civic pride, and enrich the daily lives of residents and visitors.

 

The Board is comprised of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates with a minimum of three members having a specialization in the field of art, architecture, land use planning, art education, and/or design. Public Art Advisory Board members serve a three-year term with a two-term limit without compensation with an option of reapplying after a year off of the board and are appointed by the City Council.

Board Members

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Member Name 1
Chair / Member
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Member Name 2
Vice Chair / Member
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Member Name 3
Member
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Member Name 4
Member
Questions? Contact the City of Riviera Beach Planning & Zoning Department at (561) 841-0203 or email lpr@rivierabeach.org.

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Email: poc@rivierabeach.org
 

Planning & Zoning Staff


Sonide Simon
Principal Planner-Long Range
(561) 845-4021
ssimon@rivierabeach.org

Curt Thompson
Principal Planner

(561) 841-0203
cthompson@rivierabeach.org

 

Juan Suarez
Senior Planner
(561) 845-4186
jsuarez@rivierabeach.org

 

Teronda White

Planner
(561) 845-4023
twhite@rivierabeach.org

 

 

Gabby Suarez

Planner
(561) 845-4034
gsuarez@rivierabeach.org