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Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 7, 2024
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St. John,
Lindsea Stowe
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator
1. Call to order.
2. No citizen participation.
3. Main agenda
3.1 Approval of September 9, 2024 AIPP Board meeting minutes.
September 9, 2024 Minutes.pdf
3.2 Review RFP submittal for 18th Annual Vail Winterfest.
• One proposal was received by Alpine Ice.
• Molly will relay Board feedback to the artists.
• Board agrees to work with Alpine Ice for creating the 18th Annual Winterfest and they
will present at the November 4 Board meeting.
3.3 AIR Advisory Committee update.
• Lindsea provides update on the initial AIR Advisory Committee.
• The committee will focus on three areas including: development/fundraising, artist
onboarding/support, partnership outreach.
• Molly shares examples of naming opportunities at other art institutions.
3.4 Rotating display of photography in Council Chambers.
• A gallery hanging system has been installed on the west wall of Council Chambers.
• The Board agrees on open call for photographers with a preference for regional to
establish a database for the ongoing program.
• A four-month display is considered.
• Potential stipend for printing the work will be considered.
• Board would like to further review options in a call for photographers for a potential
display beginning in January 2025.
• Displaying public art in TOV interior spaces is a goal of the recently adopted 5-year
strategic plan.
3.5 Review future public art locations on TOV property.
• Molly updates the Board on the timeline for Lot 10 and a potential art walk.
• Working closely with the Vail Public Library as a strategic interior location is
discussed by the Board.
• Susanne discusses the alignment of educational opportunities of art within a Library
setting as a public space.
Potential Sites for Public Art Collection.pdf
3.6 Adopt “Phase 1” of AIR Strategic Plan.
AIR Strategic Plan - Phase 1 - October 7, 2024 - Final
• The Board motions to adopt Phase 1 of the AIR Strategic Plan with correction of
grammatical error.
4. Coordinator updates.
• Winter advertising budget and options reviewed with Jaunt Media. Susanne motions to
enter into an advertising contract with Jaunt Media, Courtney seconds and all are in
favor.
• TOV is under contract with MW Golden for construction of AIR studio.
• Squire Broel’s sculpture installation is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 a.m.
• Molly is planning to view the potential donated Logan sculptures in November.
• Next meeting Nov. 4.
• Kathy motions to approve $575,000 (to be verified by Greg Hall) from the AIPP roll
forward account to be used toward the construction of the AIR Studio as identified in the
Feb. 5, 2024 minutes. Courtney seconds the motion and all in favor.
• Board compliments local artist Tracy Long’s mural in collaboration with the VRD at the
entrance of Imagination Station (photos below):
5. Adjournment.