HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune_3_2013_MinutesMinutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2013, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board Members Present: Cookie Flaum, Kathy Langenwalter, Dan Telleen, Dana Patterson, Bill Pierce,
Wendy St. Charles, Margaret Rogers – Council Rep
AIPP Members absent: Doe Browning, Kaili Chipman, Jen Mason
Others Present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of minutes from May 6 meeting with additions. Kathy comments to include discussion of the
wing-walls in the LHPS were to be painted white rather than keeping with the color scheme of the parking
structure. Molly comments that the paintings will not be compromised.
2. No citizen input.
3. Ugly Transformer Box Update – Ryan Iguchi
Ryan presents the work of five potential artists for consideration by the Board for the transformer box project.
He reviewed about ten artists work and felt that these five were the strongest. He shows the work of Karina
Bernal, Shanna Leota, Sarah Reuta, Kate McDonald, and Beth Burton in a power point presentation. The
Board then reviews each artist with specific comments. The Board is not interested in having bears (nor
moose, elk, eagles) represented in the transformer boxes as the subject matter has in the most part been
overdone throughout town. The Board discusses the merits of each artist. They look at examples of other
painted transformer boxes, including images Molly sent of Kombie vans, street/skate art, and boldly colored
ocean characters. The Board votes for their top three artists to begin this project. The majority vote is for
Karina Bernal, Shanna Leota, and Sarah Reuta. They comment that if we decide to do more boxes, the
remaining artists may be considered. The Board is intrigued with the work of Kate McDonald and would like to
reach out to learn more of her plastic bag weaving art projects. Molly confirms that the boxes we would like to
paint with the Board. The boxes are Starbucks, TOV Municipal building, and Lionshead arcade. Ryan will go
back to the artists to get developed and finalized plans for the project which will need to be approved by the
Board prior to application. Ryan will email images as to facilitate the project’s timeline. The Board offers some
direction for content and use of color for the project. Ryan is enthusiastic to commence the project and will be
in touch with plans as soon as possible.
4. Plein Air Vail Update – Colleen Everett
Molly received a call from Colleen who could not make it to the meeting. She has informed Molly that she
wants to postpone the Plein Air Vail until summer of 2014. She went to an event in California and realized the
scope and potential the event could be, so would like more time in planning an event in Vail. She is going to
request funding from Special Events for a Plein Air Vail event next summer.
5. Summer 2013
Lionshead Arts Festival – June 28 – 30. The Arts Festival is interested in collaborating with AIPP to
sell the Vinyl Bags and create a children’s mural project at the construction site near Sundial Plaza.
Molly will meet with the Arts Festival early this week to finalize the details.
Bicycle sculpture – John Wenner for International Bridge
The Board reviews the portfolio and previous projects by the artist prior to discussion of the summer
bike sculpture proposal. The Board reviews the latest images from the artist of a more developed bike
themed sculpture at the International Bridge, as a temporary summer installation. While the Board had
previously expressed interest in the bike man sculpture, there is some concern that aspects of it may
be too literal which may take away from the whimsy of creating the work out of bike parts. Molly asks
Dan to convey his concerns to the Board, so that we can give the artist specific direction. The Board
compares the artist’s latest drawing with one of his previous. They like the bike tires from the first
proposal. Margaret comments that the figure seems a bit harsh in this latest rendering. Kathy
comments that this is temporary, so we do not want to get too over involved in guidelines for the artist.
The Board collectively decides that the bike should be made less literal leaving more to the imagination
of the viewer. Molly will take this feedback to the artist, but we need to keep focused on what we offer
as direction because changing will delay the delivery of the work. The board reviews the two plinths for
placement of the sculpture and pad (6 feet x 2 feet). The Board agrees that the southwest corner
planter will work best for the sculpture.
Lionshead Skate Park – Street Art project
As the topic of street art has come up at the past several meetings, Molly is proposing to incorporate
street art at the Lionshead Skate Park. Molly shows the Board images of 4 areas of the park where
murals painted in a street art fashion could be installed on plywood affixed to the skate park. The
murals would dress up the park, as it is in dingy condition. The murals can also be removed so that
they are not damaged and can be reused year to year. The Board likes the concept and would like to
see four artists participate rather than hiring a single artist. The Board would like to promote the art in a
controlled fashion, as to prevent any interest in graffiti versus true street art. Molly suggests four
possible artists to the Board: Michael Friedberg, Prent Milhoan, William Thompson, and Natalie de
Stephano. She shows examples of their work to the Board. The Board would like to see the artists paint
on site, so that people can observe. Molly reviews some of the guidelines from the street art murals at
Bondi Beach which offer great insight into these types’ projects. She suggests modeling our project in a
similar fashion. The Board thinks that we should proceed with reaching out to these particular artists to
see if they are interested. Molly also suggests a people’s Choice award with a monetary incentive
perhaps in conjunction with the Vail Daily, so that we generate community interest. The Board agrees
that we will provide the surface which Molly will research with the carpenter’s shop. Kathy suggests
researching marine plywood. Bill believes it is a bit expensive. The board agrees that each artist will be
paid $500 for the project.
Temporary art placement in Library.
Molly reviews the guidelines and procedures that have been used in the past for temporary art
placement of sculpture on TOV property as it relates to the library. The Board agrees with the changes
as they relate to interior art with a determined site location versus sculpture placement. The Board
would like to keep the complication out of this project, as the intent is for the public to enjoy rotating art
rather than the sale of artwork on town property. The first year will be a test for how much work is
involved and whether down the road an application fee may be applied. Molly will review the guidelines
as amended by the Board to be suitable for the rotating art in the library with the head librarian. Molly
will create the signage for the art work in-house. She will also advise the Vail Daily when there is a new
featured artist in the Library.
6. Coordinator/collection updates
Randy Milhoan – LHPS - Molly updates the Board of her meeting with the artist and public works to
discuss the murals. The artist will review the changes with suggestions upon completion of the work.
Margaret recommends confirming any payments to the artist comes from the way finding project funds
rather than AIPP. Molly will have two new signs explaining the parking structure murals created.
Ford Park – Molly informs the Board of her meeting regarding Ford Park with Braun, Greg Hall, Todd
Oppenheimer and George Ruther. Margaret updates the Board on the most recent developments on
Ford Park. She also discusses the possibility of incorporating public art on the stream walk to Vail
Village and ensuring possible public art in Staufer Park. Molly mentions a nice walk she saw where
metal figurines/sculptures were incorporated into the boulders of an ocean walk she recently saw.
QR codes – Public Art Signage – Molly is waiting for the delivery of the public art signage sample. It
takes up to four weeks.
2015 DIA exhibition – Molly informs the Board of her meeting with VVF in regards to a public art
exhibition at DIA which will promote 2015. Molly has discussed a potential project with DIA Public Art
director and is having a meeting with him this week. She said that they want to have something
innovative and perhaps interactive. She suggested a sound installation of a ski racer careening down
the mountain near the escalators. He liked the idea and is enthusiastic to collaborate on these efforts.
Triumph Winterfest – The Board agrees that an open call for this year’s Triumph Winterfest is a must.
Kathy suggests exploring light installations. Molly has passed along the suggested video mapping
companies from Denver and Spinfex (US Offices) and Emess (Melbourne – but worked in Aspen for X-
Games) to the VVF.
Vivid Sydney – Lights! Molly tells the Board about a few of the light installations at Vivid Sydney. She
will bring images of the installations to the next meeting. It draws thousands of people.
Bill Peirce suggests educating the public about art through a free film screening series. The Board is
enthusiastic about the idea. Molly is going to discuss the concept with the Library as a possibility for
their community room.
MEETING ADJOURNED.