The Art in Public Places Board is devoted to developing a public art collection by selecting, locating, placing and maintaining art in public places, exposing the community to the arts, fostering education programs and advancing economic growth. The Board acquires art for the City utilizing private and public sponsorships. By bringing artwork outside traditional contexts, the Art in Public Places Board provides increased access to the art. One of the Art in Public Places projects is Art in the Sun. This project brings art donated by local and national artists along Old 41 so the public may enjoy them. A few of the pieces on display include: Setting the Pace by Jane DeDecker, Secret Bench of Knowledge by Lea ViVot and Lobster Claw Heliconia by Dave Kellum. 

The City of Bonita Springs Art in Public Places board is proud to present a 25th City Anniversary collection of note cards for purchase. Each limited edition box contains 12 cards, two of each sketch depicting artwork throughout the city. Boxes may be purchased for $15 at the Bonita Springs Recreation Center. Please call for further information: 239-992-2556

Current Board Members:

Chair, Melissa Layner
Janet Flanders
Amy Quaremba
Gary Price
Alyona Ushe
Betsy Haskins
Tara Fedorko
Tom Albrecht
Renee Stoll

City Councilmember Liaison: Nigel P. Fullick
Staff Liaison: Nicole Perino

City of Bonita Springs Art Collection

The Ties That Bind
Artist: Jane DeDecker
Location: Recreation Center, 26740 Pine Ave.


Setting The Pace
Artist: Jane DeDecker
Location: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St. 


Lords Of The Forest 
Artist: Jane DeDecker
Location: Liles Hotel, 27300 Old Rd 41


Secret Bench of Knowledge
Artist: Lea Vivot
Location: Old Rd 41, North of Childers St.


Away
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: 27300 Old 41 Road


American Dog Sculpture 
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: Depot Park, 10375 Pennsylvania Ave.


American Dog Sculpture (Second Purchase)
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: Dog Park, 11071 E. Terry St.


American Dog (Marley)
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: Dog Park, 11071 E. Terry St.


Guitar
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: Bonita Springs Middle School, 10141 W. Terry St.


Family
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: West Terry St. Pocket Park, 86W9+72H Bonita Springs


Flight
Artist: Dale Rogers
Location: River Park, 85PR+RW Bonita Springs, Florida


Imperial River History
Artist: David Kellum
Location: City Hall Lobby, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd SE


Battle of the Iron-Clad Gopher Tortoises 
Artist: David Kellum
Location: Bonita Nature Place (Indoors), 27601 Kent Rd


Moons of the Galaxy
Artist: Clayton Schwartz
Location: City Hall, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd SE


Double Spinner
Artist: Lyman Whitaker
Location: River Park, 85PR+RW Bonita Springs, Florida

Glassinator
Artist: Andrew Carson
Location: Bonita Springs Recreation Center Lobby, 26740 Pine Ave.
 
The Old Briggs House
Artist: David Kellum
Location: Storage

Floating Lobster-Claw Heliconias
Artist: David Kellum
Location: Storage