HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay_6_2013_MinutesMinutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, May 6, 2013, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board Members Present: Kaili Chipman, Kathy Langenwalter, Jen Mason, Dan Telleen, Dana
Patterson, Bill Pierce, Wendy St. Charles, Margaret Rogers – Council Rep
AIPP Members absent: Doe Browning, Cookie Flaum
Others Present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator
1. Swearing in of Dana Patterson & Wendy St. Charles by Pam Brandmeyer to serve a two year term on
the AiPP Board. Terms to expire March 31, 2015. The Board introduces themselves to the new Board
members.
2. Approval of minutes from April 1st meeting.
3. No citizen input.
4. Discussion of Summer 2013 events and programs
Molly updates the Board on discussions with the artist John Wenner and the possible sculpture images
that were emailed to the Board. The images are of repurposed bike parts composed into sculptural
installations. The sculpture concepts are based upon re-creating recreational gear into sculpture. Molly
He is the artist who created the Time Trial Wheel sculpture for AIPP during USA Pro-Cycling
Challenge. The concepts are very preliminary and Molly is asking for feedback from the Board. His
summer Vail lifestyle installation was a bit off on scale and did not make sense, so Molly asked him to
focus on the bike elements and to steer away from sculpture ideas too similar to Time Trial Wheel.
Molly reviews the images sent by the artist with the Board. The images with the most positive feedback
were the more figurative works. Margaret thinks there is a fine line between looking too mechanical
versus whimsical. Jen states that we need to give him direction. She thinks that we should stick with
bike elements given his interest in the sport. Since he is a cyclist and has access to bike parts, it will be
easier for him to find those materials versus other sporting equipment. Molly mentions that a kayak
installation was proposed a few years back and that she did reach out to that artist a couple of months
ago. The artist informed Molly that it had really fallen wayside as a project. Kathy thinks that an
interactive sculpture would be interesting. Bill confirms that the location is not permanent and rather a
temporary installation on the International Bridge. They Board does not want to see the bridge get too
cluttered. The Board agrees that one or two is plenty for the summer temporary installation. Planting
begins mid-June, so we should have the plinths installed by then. Molly asks for direction regarding if it
is an installation which we acquire or is it temporary. The Board believes it should be temporary and
this is going to give the artist latitude. Molly reviews the cost of the Time Trial Wheel which was $4,000.
Molly states that the summer total budget is generally @ $20,000. Margaret asks about Ford Park as a
location. Molly confirms that AiPP decided not to exhibit in Ford Park given the master plan meetings
and construction taking place. Tobin has agreed to extend the loan of his works. The rusted steel roots
is now near Dobson and we will keep the white roots behind the Tivoli, as we are not going to relocate it
to Ford Park again.
Ugly Transformer Box update. Ryan was intending to attend the meeting, but needs to reschedule for
the June meeting. He has heard back from some artists, but he promises to be prepared to present
before the Board at the June meeting.
Plein Air Festival updates – July 28 – August4. Molly reviews the new dates with the Board. The
promoter of the festival has been traveling and has not updated Molly beyond these new dates. Molly
was at the Grand View for a meeting and they have communicated, but have not heard back with
further interest. The gallery hanging system has been installed in the Grand View as a new amenity to
the space. Molly instructed those in charge of the room how to use it.
Lionshead – Arts Festival – June 28 – 30 They would like to collaborate and participate with AiPP in
some capacity. Molly thought perhaps it could be a venue to sell Britten’s sled. Molly plans to talk with
Gregg Barrie about a mural for the construction fence at Sundial Plaza. Kathy suggests selling the
repurposed AiPP banner bags at the festival. The Board thinks that the bags turned out very well. The
bags are sold at $30 on the Mission Wear website. The Board compliments the quality of the vinyl
bags. Kathy suggests looking into other products that she may be able to create with the remainder of
the AiPP banners. The Board suggests working with the VRD to possibly participant in creating a
children’s mural at the site.
Molly asks the Board to keep their eyes open for empty retail space. It may be a venue for temporary
art installations. Margaret asks about the former Golden Bear location. Molly tells the Board about a
program called Influx in Arizona that utilizes these locations in an innovative way for public art. Jen
mentions reaching out to Bravo or the Dance Festival as well. They may be able to use these spaces.
Molly informs the Board that she learned the Rotary’s chalk art festival will most likely take place next
summer.
Kathy tells the Board about a photography exhibition that she saw in Eureka Springs, AK which used
the material similar to the paw prints. It was an interesting use of material.
5. Coordinator/collection updates
The Library ordered some substantial books and DVD on Oldenburg which are on display in proximity
to the model. It was suggested to affix the books adjacent to the base of the model and she asks the
Board for feedback. The Board believes that it should be kept clean and separate. The artwork should
stand on its own.
The Friends of the Library is interested in having art placed above the fireplace. They have approached
AIPP for a possible collaboration. The Board is interested in participating as we have very limited indoor
spaces to display temporary public art. It would be similar to our temporary art placement for sculptures
on TOV property. Molly informed them of logistics that need to be considered with placing someone
else’s property on TOV property. Molly thinks if we can make it seamless with defined parameters then
it would be an interesting opportunity. The Board agrees that it would be an interesting opportunity in a
safe location. The Board thinks that a quarterly display seems appropriate. Molly asks for direction
regarding a public call to artists and/or galleries. Kathy states that it would be a great opportunity for
local artists. With the sculptures a percentage is supposed to go to AIPP if it sells. Molly thinks it could
be beneficial if we structure this location in the same manner. The Board decides not to limit it to just
Coloradan artists, but there may be a priority for local/Coloradan. Molly clarifies that it needs to be
suitable for installation on the stone wall, be it ceramics, metal. The work would need to be suitable for
display in the collection. Molly will begin working on the call and announcement which she will run by
the Board prior to any public mention.
Holup dedication to Jil Rosentrater – Manager Art in Public Places/Colorado Creative Industries, was
approved by the Town attorney.
QR codes – Public Art Signage – Molly is now working with the graphic designer and has an order in for
one sign on the Rhino Panel for approval. Hopefully it will be ready at the June meeting for review.
There is quite a bit of work involved in the registration of the works in the town collection and confirming
all of the details for the works. This will hopefully aid in appraising the town collection this summer.
The Art Walks begin mid-June and will be the advertisement for the Bravo! Brochure.
6. Updates on Council Agendas for meeting May 7th.
Margaret suggests that the Board review the way finding project which is on the agenda. The AiPP
Board needs to review the proposal that would affect the Lionshead parking structure and Randy
Milhoan’s murals. Margaret recommends that Board members be present, so that they are familiar with
the project. The project is moving forward now at a faster pace given the desire to have the project
completed by 2015. Kathy goes to get the packet for review by the Board. The Board discusses the
level of confusion that guests have in the two parking structures. Dan says that the present animal
symbols were never meant to be art, but locational graphics. Greg Hall comes to the meeting to further
explain the way finding proposal. The Board questions the broad bands of white that have been
assigned to locations in the LH parking structure. Greg confirms that the white bands do not cover the
murals. There are no animals in the LH parking structure per the direction of the AiPP. Greg asks about
the placement of the informational plaque regarding the murals. Molly agrees that it should be relocated
towards Lionshead and can be made smaller and perhaps utilizes QR codes. The present sign is quite
large and starting to age. Dan questions some of the language in the Village parking structure for
clarity. He expresses concern that the people who are creating the signs are familiar with the town
versus being a guest who needs true direction. Molly asks about the height of the color bands at the
bottom of the white bands. Kathy thinks it needs to be better integrated rather than appearing pasted on
the colored walls. They are white for contrast. Wendy thinks it too feels a bit like a hospital. Molly
suggests working with the artist Randy Milhoan to incorporate the mural design in the lower portion of
the white bands. She suggests either to incorporate the use of identical color or design. Margaret
questions the animal designs in the Village parking structure. She suggests that these designs be more
artful rather than graphic. Greg reviews other signage that will be a part of the way finding proposal.
Discussion also takes place that the “wing walls” are to be painted white rather than maintaining the
existing color coordination with the rest of the structure. The image will not be compromised though.
Margaret discusses the Ford Park master plan review which is also scheduled to be on the Council
agenda tomorrow. She reviews the Comm. Dev. concepts of identifying sub-areas. At present there is
upper and lower bench, but now they are delineating it. The vast majority is lower bench. Recreational
fields, tennis, and parking are all upper bench, the remainder is lower bench. Vast sections of Ford
Park are being affected by this new master plan and mapping of Ford Park. There is a push not to have
any new structures on the lower bench. There is concern expressed about the Logan collection and
where it might be placed if there are no new structures. Margaret was told that it does not affect public
art, but that we may be prevented from utilizing other locations that would ideal for sculpture display. It
would behoove AIPP to be present, so that we can put our stake regarding placement. Molly advises
the Board about her recent conversations with Mr. Logan in that he would rather not bring attention to
the possible donation while this controversy is stewing. There is interest in perhaps integrating work
within the BFAG. The location near the Art Shack is ideal for art placement be it temporary or
permanent. It was suggested that AIPP look at other locations. Molly already shut down the idea of art
placed on the stream walk because of its vulnerability. There is concern that the future and long term
uses of the park are not being addressed. Molly has sent a request to George Ruther to include public
art as a usage in the new plan. She has never heard back from George and the plan is being devised
by Comm. Dev. and taken out of public work hands. The location between the Moroles and school
house is allocated to public art display, but other areas may be precluded from this plan. Molly suggests
that the participation from a Board member would be more appropriate than staff. The Board reviews
the agenda for tomorrow evening.
John Cogswell who is now in attendance discusses the merits and obstacles with the temporary art
display for sculpture on TOV property. While he feels it is a good program, the prices for the TAP can
be somewhat prohibitive for the galleries.
Meeting adjourned.