HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb. 2, 2026 AIPP Agenda1.Call to Order
2.Citizen Participation
3.Main Agenda
3.1 Approval of January 12, 2026 meeting minutes.
3.2 Art Studio adjacent landscape design update, Gregg Barrie
Landscape Architect Town of Vail. (10 mins)
3.3 Art Studio "Mud Room" site-specific proposal, Amy Dose &
Pamela Olson Vail Art Studio Challenge recognized artists. (20
mins)
3.4 Dobson Arena public art integration update and next steps
discussion with Dobson Arena Art Selection Committee and
advisors. (30 mins)
3.5 Art Studio programming. (30 mins)
4.Coordinator Updates
5.Adjournment
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MEETING
Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers
via zoom webinar: https://vail.zoom.us/j/83478840152
8:30 AM, February 2, 2026
January 12, 2026 Minutes.pdf
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Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2026
AIPP Board members present: Lindsea Stowe, Susanne Graff, Tracy Gordon, Ramsey Cotter, Kathy
Langenwalter, Jared Biniecki & Kirk Hansen representing VRD for Dobson Art Selection Committee,
Courtney St. John Community Member – Dobson Art Selection Committee
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator; Squire Broel via zoom
1. Call to Order
2. Citizen Participation
Ian Graesk – inquired about the public process for Dobson Arena art selection.
3. Main Agenda
3.1 Approval of Dec. 1, 2025 mins.
Kathy motions to approve minutes, Susanne seconds, all in favor.
December 1, 2025 Minutes.pdf
3.2 Review of proposed landscape design at 10th Mountain Division Memorial, Kim White
Landscape Architect Town of Vail.
10th Mountain Division Landscape
The Board compliments Kim’s thoughtful research in addressing the landscape needs and
proposed design work.
They agree that the gun powder keg design is a fitting enhancement and tribute to the 10th
Mountain Division memorial.
Overall in favor of the use of the blue stone and favor the paver pathway to the sculpture.
3.3 Dobson Arena remodel public art RFP review process update and conservator
recommendations, Squire Broel.
Molly updates the Dobson Art Selection Committee on the RFP artist review process and outline for
meeting of Dobson Art Selection Committee on Jan. 22 in Public Works.
Squire Broel, art conservation advisor to Committee, discusses the importance of material selection
in a high alpine environment to ensure long-term care of any proposed artwork.
Broel discusses potential unforeseen costs related to maintenance and repair of damaged artwork
especially considering if artwork needs to be removed and transported for conservation purposes.
He recommends best practices for maintaining and preserving artwork for the Selection Committee
to consider as they make their decisions for public art at Dobson Arena.
3.4 19th Annual Winterfest Gnome Home installation, opening and program activation update.
(Note: Installation is postponed until late January due to unfavorable weather patterns.)
Hat making at museum Sat. Jan 24 @ 3-5pm – volunteers needed
Reception Sun. Jan 25 – hat making 4:30, 5:15 lighting, ends 5:30
Alpine Arts Tues. Jan 27 Gnome painting at Avanti as a part of Discover Vail Art Series.
3.5 Vail Art Studio upcoming event with artist Jen Stark (Jan 29) and proposed 2026
schedule discussion.
The Board agrees to move forward with the following proposed studio programs:
Jen Stark conversation with local glassmaker Ben Belgard at Art Studio Jan 29 – 4-6pm.
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Given space limitations it will be a first come basis.
Feb – March – Mud Room installation – Amy Dose & Pamela Olsen – Feb meeting proposal
Vail Drawing Club – Vail Drawing Club
Year-round “curriculum” program forthcoming for developing a professional artist career.
Vail Art Studio BOOK CLUB Salon Dinners – QUARTERLY
June – Jason Middlebrook (We are all building nests artist) - 10-day invitational residency.
3.6 Gus Gruner Vail Art Studio residency program and potential acquisition review.
The Board moves to acquire a canvas painting by Gus Gruner for the town of Vail public art
collection with their budgeted funds of $5,000. The cost may be augmented by a private donor.
4. Adjournment
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