Board selects Kathleen Saffy as next Chambers artist, asks staff to recruit high‑school art programs for spring show

The Oviedo Public Art Board voted to move forward with artist Kathleen Saffy as the next Art in the Chambers exhibitor, contingent on her acceptance and execution of a standard exhibition agreement. Board members made the selection after reviewing submissions and ranking four finalists. A motion carried authorizing staff to contact Kathleen Saffy to negotiate terms; the board recorded that the motion is contingent on her acceptance. After the selection motion passed, a separate motion—also approved—directed Dr. Curia (city staff) to approach Oviedo High and Hagerty High art teachers about assembling student artwork for a spring installation, with a tentative March installation timeframe discussed. Board members discussed logistics for school exhibitions, including whether to ask teachers to provide a cohesive theme, to preview materials before installation, and to allow rotations and digital displays so more student work can be included over time. The board also discussed whether to include private or county schools in future cycles and suggested giving teachers lead time to plan the work in their curricula. On display logistics, staff said artists and exhibitors must sign a standard agreement; the board discussed using a monitor to rotate additional images and the possibility of including ceramics or three‑dimensional work with appropriate cases. Members also said the board should contact winning logo designers to ask permission to display their entries and to clarify intellectual‑property and sales arrangements before showing logos publicly. The board requested staff to report back with the artist's acceptance and with proposed timelines and display plans for the student show.