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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch_3_2014_Minutes Minutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting Monday, March 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers AIPP board members present: Doe Browning, Cookie Flaum, Kathy Langenwalter, Jen Mason, Bill Pierce, Wendy St. Charles, Dan Telleen AIPP board members absent: Kaili Chipman, Dana Patterson Others present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator, Margaret Rogers – Council Rep 1. Approval of minutes from February 3 meeting 2. No citizen input 3. Ford Family Tribute Update, David Baum of Zehren and Associates David updates the board on the progress of the Ford Family Tribute from the artist whom they met with on Thursday. He shows the location of the Ford story wall within the Ford Family Tribute. He reviews the three artistic elements. It faces on to Betty Ford Way. It is three story panels that will be carved by Andy Dufford. He has been working with the VVF on the concepts and design. A copper band connects the three panels. Opposite the text will be a timeline illustrating the Ford’s contributions to Vail. The slides show the bench that will be in the proximity of the tribute. While the front faces include carved imagery facing inside the plaza, the backside will remain natural. The contributions for the timeline are broken into four sections: arts, athletics, education, and community. They have changed it to President and Mrs. Ford from The Honorable. David reviews the timeline panels that are made of layers of metal. These panels are made of layers of stainless steel and copper. The copper will weather with a smooth finish and a brown patina. Kathy asks about how it will be protected from accumulating dirt. David explains that stainless will maintain its finish over time. Jen comments that the VVF will keep it clean and maintained. Molly asks David to explain how the letters will appear. The large letters are cut through and the other is raised off of the panel. Molly comments that with incising text you have to worry about breakage versus raised. David now discusses the fountain element of the courtyard. The water feature is a consistent stream of water that flows at a calm pace over the edge into a basin. It interfaces with the mast of the canopy. It also forms a bench. The third element is a bench around the primary mast with an inscription with a quote by President Ford. It is a notable quote by him. The last bench piece is a series of eight blocks which is quite simple. Molly compliments the Tribute. Molly asks about the pillars of the canopy which was questioned at the last presentation. They have eliminated the concept of having art panels on these pillars. They will have lighting and will be capped. The light will highlight the texture of the stone. Wendy asks for clarification for what is above the bench. David explains how the letters will be engraved into the stone. David confirms that it has been reviewed and approved by the Ford family. Molly compliments Andy Dufford as a great choice of artists and David comments that they are very pleased with his work. David confirms that it will be completed by Bravo!. Colorado buff sandstone is used throughout the project as a part of phase one. Doe compliments the entire courtyard as being a wonderful legacy and tribute to the Ford family. She thinks it is a homerun. Molly compliments the entire courtyard as a successful sense of space and creative place making. Molly comments that Vail will be lucky to have a significant work by Andy Dufford for all to enjoy. Kathy too compliments the artist and Zehren for this successful integration. Doe thanks the VVF for listening to all feedback which is now coming together to be something for which they should be very proud. Jack Hunn also thanks the AIPP board for all of their thoughtfulness in this process. 4. Summer Programming  Review of Colorado Loops for temporary exhibition by Yoshitomo Saito Molly updates the board on her conversation with the artist. Molly reviews the estimates for shipping the two works which is $4,400 - $5,500 to and from Denver via ShipArt. Molly asks the board with these costs in mind what would the board ideally be interested in for a temporary exhibition for these two works. It may make sense to extend the exhibition length given the cost of shipping to September/October. Molly asks the board about the return of Rider 01 which will affect the install. Jen comments that it might be more safe to remove the sculpture prior to the GoPro Games the first weekend in June. Molly asks the board about a May removal of Rider 01. Doe comments that it may make sense to keep the works up through the winter. Molly will ask the artist. Doe thinks the exposure will be well worth it and to ask if he would consider a June - May exhibition. Jen also comments then that they would be up for 2015. Dan asks about what the sculptures are since he has been absent from meetings. He does not recall the works that we have been discussing. Kathy explains what the works look like to Dan. Doe comments that Molly had also sent photos via email to the board. Molly reviews the artist’s résumé and describes the unique bronze cast sculptures of vines in the formation of loops. Molly first saw the works at the Denver Botanical Gardens. Molly shows a photo of the work to Dan. Bill now asks Molly to show the works on the screen. Molly comments that she has shown the works on a screen at a previous meeting, as well as has sent emails and the artist website to the board on several occasions. Bill remarks that even though some do not remember the works that we discuss. Molly comments that she will, but also depends on the board to review the minutes, emails, and images that she sends prior to meetings, so that the meetings run efficiently. Bill questions where they are being placed now. Molly reminds the questioning board members the sizes of the works and where they are proposed to be placed as previously discussed. Molly comments that she will double check the scale of the planters. Molly confirms that it would be in the north and south western planters of the International Bridge. Doe reminds the board that what we discussed that it is a nice departure from the industrial works that have been on the bridge in the past.  August community exhibition at the library Molly asks the board of their interest in the community exhibition at the library as proposed by Dan as a result of the library submittals for the fireplace project. Molly confirms that she has slated time in August. Dan would like to give exposure to the artists not selected for the fireplace. Molly confirms that is will be those who submitted to the fireplace. Doe thinks we need to determine number, open up to all of those who applied and then it is an opportunity for those local artists to display their work. Doe thinks we need to limit the artists to submit two works and we determine how much space we have to display the work. For some artists we may have two works on display and some only one depending on space. Doe comments that the August dates are optimal given the numerous events in the arts that take place during the month. Kathy comments that so many of the works submitted for the fireplace were interesting that she would have liked to have seen them in person. This will now offer that opportunity. Molly agrees that the body of work submitted thus far has been great. 5. Winter 2014/15 programming discussion Molly attended the CSE meeting which reviewed the tree lighting programming and ice installations with AIPP. There is interest for AIPP to participate in the tree lighting again with an artistic element. There was enthusiasm about the paper lantern project and a possible parade of the lanterns with Santa Claus. These are all items that will need to be ironed out. Molly has reached out to Triumph about the timing of the exhibition. Molly has not heard back from him. Molly recalls that his commitment is through 2015. Molly will reach out to the Logans to see their interest in matching the donation to continue with Triumph Winterfest. Molly reminds the board that we have discussed doing a separate project for 2015 from Triumph. Doe comments that the board needs to motion that Triumph Winterfest is an ongoing independent exhibition from 2015. Kathy motions that the board continues with Triumph Winterfest with established dates as separate from any 2015 celebrations. Doe confirms that we want to open with our traditional dates of celebration around MLK weekend and closing as nature dictates. The board confirms the motion. Molly asks the board if we want to do an RFP as last year or do we approach Paul Wertin now to confirm as the Triumph Winterfest artist. The board agrees that we need to get on board now with Paul, as we have had great success with him in the past projects. Molly comments that what he created on the Gore Creek may be a direction to go forward with in the Slifer Fountain. The mass, scale and durability of the ice walls has enabled it to last for sometime on the Gore Creek. If we go forward with ice in the fountain we will want it pushed back from the ice walls and of a similar mass. Perhaps he creates an illuminated Gore Range back drop out of ice in a similar mass and descending from one fountain base to the next. The trees did add a good deal of shade for the ice in the fountain. Doe comments that Vail is more abstract with our ice installations versus the very literal Beaver Creek ice installations. Cookie makes a motion that the AIPP board approach Paul as the Triumph Winterfest artist for 2014/15. 6. Coordinator/collection updates  Molly thanks Kathy for her help with editing the Public Art Collection Map. She notes that it is a very tedious project and she appreciates all of Kathy’s assistance. Molly shows the board a version of the map which is still in the editing stages.  Molly updates the board on the case for the individual who damaged the ice sculptures. She called in for her first hearing.  Molly shows the board an image of a mountain lion sculpture that Rob Levine from the Antlers would like to have placed on their property. She mentions that this is a courtesy from the Antlers as it will be on their property and not the town’s. The board comments that it is thoughtful for him to approach the board. Kathy comments that once Rob Levine suggested creating a map of the private art in Vail. It is mentioned that perhaps the Vail Valley Partnership or VLMD could take it on.  Molly has arranged a pick up with Don Wilson for his work Clip Man which the board had voted to have collected. Molly reminds the board that it was acquired by default as the Vail Valley Arts League had gone bankrupt. Our electricians tried to repair it at one point, but it has not been functioning for many years. It was never acquired by the town because of its unforeseen maintenance.  Margaret comments about the riddles on Wall Street having to be relocated due to construction. Molly has been advised and has talked to Greg Hall about which riddles will need to be relocated. At this time, there are only two.  Installation of Bird of Paradise will take place in the spring. We are moving along with that project in conjunction with the new Lionshead parking entry.  Molly confirms that AIPP would like to advertise the art walks in the Bravo brochure as last year. The board confirms.  Molly distributes the Library’s invitation to their Friends party  The Community meeting will take place on March 11 at 5:00 p.m. at Donovan Pavilion. Molly encourages board members to attend. Doe remarks that it is very helpful to have AIPP represented at the meeting.  Molly reviews the two private tours with a collection of $200 for donations to AIPP. The tours were for the YPO’s Southern Chapter and Vail Resorts.  Susie Tjossem from the Colorado Ski Museum is doing research on audio guides and asked if AIPP would be interested in participating. She is proposing integrating it into one audio guide for Vail, including the Community Development Department. She comments that this may get us away from the QR codes for our collection signage and going towards audio. Molly comments that the fountains at Sochi is also by WET Design. Molly comments that the Vail Daily has been quite supportive and the Sebastian is continuing to sponsor the art walks.  We are at the end of our contract with Steve Tobin and in need of returning the sculptures as previously discussed in an AIPP meeting. Molly reminds the board that the white roots is on Vail Resorts’ property and the rusted roots is between the library and Dobson which are scheduled for redesign. Molly comments that we are no longer displaying art work on the meadow in Ford Park where the white roots was originally on view. Dan remarks that at one point we had discussed purchasing the roots. The board remarks that they voted not to purchase the works for multiple reasons including price and location with the large scale. Molly comments that a person recently complimented the program and enjoyed seeing the rotating art over the past four years. Doe remarks that these two large works need to be removed, though there is no immediate opposition for the present locations. Molly comments that she has met with safety and risk for the town as there are major climbing issues with the rusted roots in this location, so there are now signs all over the work. Margaret asks who is responsible for the return. Molly states that AIPP is responsible as part of the contract for this temporary display. It was approximately $10,000 to get the works here on display. Doe suggests that we price the removal with a designated date. If he does not remove the work within that time frame then he will need to pay for the removal. The board motions that the board communicates with the artist regarding the return of the art. AIPP would establish that cost and a date for removing the artwork. If the cost increases it is not the AIPP’s responsibility. Margaret suggests reviewing the contract with Matt about any modification of the contract.  Review of work proposed by Alan Kosloff for extended loan by Josh Hadar. Molly explains to the board how the work was proposed for display in Vail. Molly asked Alan for details regarding timing, costs associated, etc. They had not been determined and what the board must decide is more on the aesthetic of the sculpture and if they are interested. Those details could be determined once it is decided whether they would like to have the work on extended loan. Molly comments on Dan’s remarks that it is derivative of the artist Roxy Paine. Molly remarks that Paine was discussed with Alan when he presented Hadar’s work. He is the artist out of Brooklyn who created highly polished steel trees. His work is in prominent contemporary collections. Apparently, Paine’s work was considered with the expansion of Mountain Plaza, but it did not occur. Doe is concerned that there would also be climbing issues for this work. Molly asks the board to consider and discuss Dan’s concerns. Doe believes that we should not go with a derivative artist. Molly comments that the artist’s bike sculptures are unique, but also a climbing issue. Molly asks for the board to discuss the nature of the work. Kathy remarks that we only have a certain quantity of space for display. We also need to be concerned with space. Bill asks for Molly to find images of the works and put it up on the screen. Dan comments that he had no idea what Bird of Paradise was when we were discussing the work. Molly comments that she appreciates people not recalling works in the collection, but as a board member it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the town’s art collection. She suggests either attending an art walk, reviewing the collection on the interactive google map on artinvail, and if there are questions about the agenda prior to the meeting to feel free to ask her. She comments that Bird of Paradise has been on the agenda multiple times over the past couple of years, with images displayed, and also in the town’s collection since 1990. She comments that she likes to keep the meetings moving out of respect for people’s schedules, so asks that the members familiarize themselves with meetings that they may have missed. The board discusses the issue of climbing and any responsibility that the board can take as preventative measure. Bill questions space and location. Kathy remarks that the work is vulnerable and can cause injury. Dan questions whether we want to display a work that is derivative regardless. Molly shows the board works by Roxy Paine. Kathy also remarks that we do need to consider our limited space. Molly comments that we have had a solid past record with promoting emerging artists such as Ben Roth and Brad Watsabaugh. Jen asks whether we are considering works for the bike race. The board motions to thank them for the generous offer of displaying the Willow by Josh Hadar, but the proposed art may be subject to damage and the board is not willing to take that risk. As our guidelines for reviewing art does not fit into those guidelines and that it does replicate work by other established artists. Wendy remarks that it is simply not consistent with the AIPP guidelines and the motion is amended to reflect.  Molly reminds the board of deadlines for renewing membership to the board. Kaili is no longer renewing as she does not live in Vail. Doe is term limited. Molly asks the board to reach out to members of the community who might be interested. Molly asks the board to sign up for the Art in Vail – Vail Mails too as a good source of AIPP activities. Molly thanks Doe for her service of eight years to the AIPP board and presents her with a gift. Doe thanks the board as she has truly enjoyed her service to AIPP. Meeting adjourned.