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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 9, 2024 Minutes Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St. John AIPP Board members absent: Lindsea Stowe Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator 1. Call to order. 2. No citizen participation. 3. Main Agenda 3.1 Approval of August 5, 2024 Board meeting minutes. August 5, 2024 Minutes.pdf 3.2 Update installation logistics for Squire Broel's sculpture anticipated Oct. 2024. Broel_Vail Sculpture Base Page.pdf • Molly updates the Board on the status, logistics and timeline for the sculpture installation to the west of the Vail Public Library’s entrance. • AIPP is aiming for an early October installation. 3.3 Review potential sites and donated sculptures from the collection of Vicki and Kent Logan. Houseago.Rattlesnake.Installation.pdf Houseago_cat - Copy.pdf Wedel.Interior.VPL.pdf • The Board discusses potential locations for the Houseago Rattlesnake in Ford Park, as well as proximity to the Lionshead parking structure. Molly explains the complexities involved in engineering and siting the large sculpture. • The Board discusses the Houseago Cat sculpture which was previously declined because not fully seeing the work from the provided photographs. • The Board is interested in the Wedel Flower Tree but would like for Molly to view it in person as well. This ceramic work would need to be elevated on a platform and perhaps encased in an acrylic vitrine to preserve it. • The Board is interested in the works, but requests Molly to view the works in person to better understand scale and all vantage points. 3.4 Review Artist in Residence Strategic Plan Document - Phase 1 Vision. • The Board reviews the calendar combining residencies to simplify proposed programs and provides feedback on artist selection section. 3.5 Update on AIR Studio construction, fundraising initiatives, and AIR Advisory Committee - Greg Hall, Director of Public Works, Town of Vail. • Construction bids were submitted within budget for the AIR Studio. • Greg plans to present an award of contract to Council on September 17. • This project is partially funded by the AIPP destination fund (RETT), a roll- forward account. • Greg discusses fundraising and naming opportunities within the Studio to reestablish monies sustaining the AIR program. • Molly discusses a focus for creating the AIR Advisory Committee to raise funds and awareness of the AIR Program. It is within the AIPP Guidelines to create Advisory Committees for projects deemed necessary. • The preliminary AIR Committee met a couple weeks ago led by Lindsea. • Greg discusses the budget for the AIR Program which needs to be sustained. He explains if there was a construction gap the AIPP budget could potentially be used. • This is a great opportunity to establish a contingency for programing. • Greg confirms he has presented twice to the AIPP Board and to Council approving use of monies from the AIPP budget; approximately $550,000 since the project began. • He reiterates now is a great opportunity to proceed with fundraising initiatives and the AIR Advisory Committee with the Studio entering a construction phase. 3.6 Approval of 18th Annual Winterfest Draft Request for Proposals. • RFP for 18th Annual Winterfest will be posted on September 11, 2024. 4. Coordinator Updates • Utility box by Erin Connelly is complete (images below) next to the Vail Public Library. • • Tracy Long has begun the mural at entrance of Imagination Station for the Vail Rec. District. • Summer Art Walks – attendance was good throughout the summer. 5. Meeting adjourned.