Miami Residents Can Now Vote on New Underline Sculpture
Cast your ballot for one of three finalists by November 6 to help choose the park’s first biennial art installation.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Miami residents now have a voice in selecting the inaugural Underline Plinth Project sculpture, with voting officially open for three artist finalists. Friends of The Underline launched the public poll to determine which work will anchor the 10-mile linear park for the next two years.
Why it matters
This initiative connects residents to the ongoing development of The Underline as a cultural destination while celebrating the national America250 campaign. Public input will weigh heavily alongside artistic standards as the Arts Advisory Council prepares to finalize the selection.
The vote features 3 finalists vying for a spot in the biennial sculpture rotation along The Underline, a 10-mile park that hosts 200 free programs annually. It remains unknown which specific proposal will emerge as the winner from the current public feedback.
The players
Friends of The Underline
The organization managing the 10-mile linear park and its biennial public art initiative.
The Underline Arts Advisory Council
The group responsible for the final selection of the sculpture based on artistic excellence and public input.
The details
Finalists Carlos Betancourt and Alberto Latorre, Morel Doucet, and Kennedy Yanko have each submitted designs addressing what it means to be an American today. The Underline Arts Advisory Council will review these public votes to guide their final decision on the piece, which is slated to occupy the Inter Grove Gallery. Residents can review the concepts and cast their ballots online before the portal closes in November.
Timeline
Nov. 6, 2026: Deadline for Miami residents to vote
Mid-December 2026: Announcement of the competition winner
Spring 2027: Debut of the winning sculpture
Beyond the 305
This sculpture initiative aligns with the national America250 campaign, which commemorates 250 years of American history. It extends the program by using public art to reflect on contemporary national identity within a local civic space.
You have until November 6 to influence which piece of public art will represent the city in the Inter Grove Gallery for the next two years. Your feedback directly informs the Arts Advisory Council before they make their final decision in December.
The takeaway
The Underline is looking for residents to shape the cultural character of the park through this inaugural biennial vote. Review the finalist concepts now and submit your input before the deadline on November 6.
Further reading
Learn more about local initiatives and opportunities to participate in the future of our neighborhood at Civic Engagement.
More information
To review the artist designs and cast your vote, visit the public sculpture voting portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Today.
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