The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs has released a finalist shortlist for a proposed public monument honoring jazz singer Billie Holiday. Multiple outlets report that sculptor Thomas J. Price and conceptual artist Tavares Strachan are among the selected contenders. Artnet and Artforum both identify Price’s submission, titled “Held Within,” describing it as a concept involving two sculptural elements, though details beyond the title are not fully consistent across reports. Hyperallergic adds context by listing other names included on the same shortlist, including Tanda Francis, as well as Price and Strachan, and frames the effort as part of an artwork commission connected to the Jamaica Performing Arts Center.
While the sources agree on the shortlist and the presence of Price and Strachan, they offer limited additional specifics about timelines, final selection, or the full set of design criteria. The process continues as the city evaluates the finalist proposals before naming a final design and artist for the monument.
