10th and Osprey Townhomes Mural Project

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Project Overview

A new mural is coming to the corner of 10th Street and Osprey Avenue, on the façade of a residential building overlooking Gillespie Park. This highly visible wall, approximately 1,200 square feet, will be transformed into a work of art celebrating Florida Flora and Fauna, with a focus on local and native birds.

The project is part of the Florida Legacy Mural Series, an initiative that highlights the region’s environmental and cultural identity through site-specific public art.

Background

In 2024, residents of the building proposed a mural to beautify their community and contribute to Sarasota’s public art landscape. After review and approval by the Public Art Committee (PAC) in May 2025, the City issued a national Call to Artists through CallForEntry.org.

From 133 applications, a jury panel of neighborhood residents, community representatives, and City staff reviewed and scored all submissions. Ten semifinalists were identified, and from this pool, the top five artists were selected by the Public Art Committee to develop full-color concept designs. Each finalist received a stipend to refine their proposals for the site.

Meet the Finalists

Below are the five artists selected as finalists for the 10th & Osprey mural project. Each has provided a concept design that reflects the theme of Florida’s native plant and bird life while also responding to the building’s architecture and the surrounding neighborhood.

Share Your Feedback

Community input is an important part of the selection process. Please review the finalist designs below and share your thoughts.

Your feedback will be collected and presented to the Public Art Committee, which will select one artist to receive the commission at its meeting on November 5, 2025.

Additionally, proposals not selected for this site may be considered for other walls in the City based on public feedback.

Project Overview

A new mural is coming to the corner of 10th Street and Osprey Avenue, on the façade of a residential building overlooking Gillespie Park. This highly visible wall, approximately 1,200 square feet, will be transformed into a work of art celebrating Florida Flora and Fauna, with a focus on local and native birds.

The project is part of the Florida Legacy Mural Series, an initiative that highlights the region’s environmental and cultural identity through site-specific public art.

Background

In 2024, residents of the building proposed a mural to beautify their community and contribute to Sarasota’s public art landscape. After review and approval by the Public Art Committee (PAC) in May 2025, the City issued a national Call to Artists through CallForEntry.org.

From 133 applications, a jury panel of neighborhood residents, community representatives, and City staff reviewed and scored all submissions. Ten semifinalists were identified, and from this pool, the top five artists were selected by the Public Art Committee to develop full-color concept designs. Each finalist received a stipend to refine their proposals for the site.

Meet the Finalists

Below are the five artists selected as finalists for the 10th & Osprey mural project. Each has provided a concept design that reflects the theme of Florida’s native plant and bird life while also responding to the building’s architecture and the surrounding neighborhood.

Share Your Feedback

Community input is an important part of the selection process. Please review the finalist designs below and share your thoughts.

Your feedback will be collected and presented to the Public Art Committee, which will select one artist to receive the commission at its meeting on November 5, 2025.

Additionally, proposals not selected for this site may be considered for other walls in the City based on public feedback.

  • 10th and Osprey Mural - Final Concepts

    We want to hear from you!

    Help the City of Sarasota select the mural design that best fits the 10th and Osprey site. Five artists have developed final concepts inspired by Florida Flora and Fauna, highlighting native Sarasota birds and plants.

    As you review the designs, please indicate which concept you believe is the best fit for the building and the surrounding Gillespie Park neighborhood. Your feedback will be shared with the Public Art Committee as part of the final selection process.

    Designs not selected for this site may also be considered for other future mural locations throughout the City of Sarasota.

    Please note: The artwork order is randomized for each viewer to ensure fair consideration of all concepts.

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