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Minutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, November 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
Town Council Chambers
AIPP board members present: Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Michael Kurz, Nancy
Lassetter, Bill Pierce, Kara Woods
AIPP Board members absent:
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of minutes from October 3 meeting.
2. No citizen input.
3. Winter programming updates
Molly informs the board that Doe Browning will be sponsoring the Lantern Workshops and
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk again this year. The lantern workshops are as follows:
Libations & Lantern Making - Tuesday, December 20 @ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Vail Recreation District Community Programming, 2nd Floor of Lionshead Welcome
Center, $10 fee.
Paper Lantern Making Workshop with Helen Heibert - Wednesday, December 21 @
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Community Room, Vail Public Library, free.
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk – Wednesday, December 21st
Molly gives the board the run of show thus far for the lantern walk which includes:
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Slifer Square Holidaze Cookie Decorating
4:30 – Red Pedicab to arrive & to be decorated with lights etc.
4:45 – LED Lights are handed out via AIPP member & volunteer
4:45 – Emcee Tricia Swenson Arrives to greet guests
4:55 –Santa & Ralph the World’s Tallest Elf arrive to Slifer Square to greet guests
5:00 – Walk through Covered Bridge to Gore Creek Drive Intersection
5:05 – Pedicab picks up Santa at intersection to proceed to Gore Creek Promenade.
The Procession route: Walk Slifer Square to Bridge Street & Gore Creek Drive; Pedicab
west on Gore Creek Drive to Checkpoint Charlie, to Gore Creek Promenade. Vail
Pedicab will deliver Santa & Ralph to Slifer Square and then meet them at Gorsuch, so
that they are driven through the village to the Ice Theater. The pedicab will assist in
Santa not being stopped during the procession by on-lookers. The walk ends at the
opening celebration night of the Vail Winterfest Ice Theater. We will have Santa present
to have photos taken at the ice thrones during the opening celebration.
5:15 – Opening night of the Vail Winterfest Ice Theater presented by Vicki & Kent Logan
– featuring the 1966 favorite holiday cartoon “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”
5:15 - Deliver Santa and Ralph to Ice Theater…guests can take photos with Santa at the
ice thrones…until just before 6pm…If mobbed, we can discuss additional timing for
photos. Music, hot chocolate and give aways.
6:00 – celebration ends – but film projection continues until 10:00 p.m.
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Molly has reached out to the Dickens Carolers, but has not yet heard back about their
participation. The board agrees that music will be an important part to the success of the lantern
walk. Molly is working with the local adaptive ski program Small Champions & Vail Rec’s After
School Programming to participate in the walk. We may work with the red star logo for the
lanterns for the Small Champions. We will have giveaways, treats, and hot chocolate at the
opening of the Ice Theater. Molly asks for feedback from the board for projection programming
after the holidays. Michael suggests looking at Looney Tunes since it is shorter in length. Molly
believes they are under the Swank Productions for rights. Molly informs the board that this
program is under their Parks and Recreation, so we get a discounted rate for rights to show
their films. Molly tells the board that Charlie Brown and Rudolph are very difficult to get rights to
show.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (26 mins, 1966)
A Pink Panther Christmas (27 mins, 1978)
Mickey’s Christmas Carol (26 mins, 1983)
Yogi’s All-star Comedy Christmas (24 mins, 1982)
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland (30 mins, 1976)
The Art of Skiing – Goofy
Sony Snowman
Looney Tunes
Kara compliments the direction of the Lantern Walk and how we are adapting from what we
have learned over the past two years. It will be a festive addition to the holiday programming in
Vail. Molly wants to make sure we get the word out about the workshops and walk. As we get
closer, we will look at how much volunteer help we will need. The Art Walks will begin in
January. They will be the first and third Wednesdays of the month since participation is lower
during the winter months.
4. Vail Symposium prints
The framing is completed by Mount-N-Frame of the 18 Vail Symposium prints. Molly met with
Terry Minger to learn about the history of the prints and the Vail Symposium. In 1971 it was
founded by Town Manager Minger and Mayor John Dobson. It is the 2nd oldest non-profit in the
valley. It started as a TOV project to engage the young community about the outside world and
how it related to Vail. Public statements were discussed about the issues and times facing the
country during the upheaval of the 1970s. The question was posed: Is Vail a resort or a
community? Participants included people like John Lindsey and Robert Redford. With the prints,
Terry Minger provided the quote for the print and then the artist worked on the design. The circle
throughout the prints represents the globe and conveys their moto – Convening Locally,
Thinking Globally. Molly was appreciative of the time he spent to educate her about the history
of the Vail Symposium. She remarks that a location for the prints still has to be decided, but she
would like to see them installed so that the quotes can be easily read. She asks if we want an
April exhibition, as it is the 10 year anniversary of the artist Thomas Benton’s passing. She
suggests perhaps something in connection with the Symposium. The LH Welcome Center or
Grand View may be a place for a temporary display. Michael asks if there is opportunity for a
digital presence.
5. Art Shack discussion and summer residency programs
Molly gives a brief background of the Art Shack on the lower bench of Ford Park to the board.
The building is located to the east of the Manor Vail bridge. In the Ford Park Master Plan it was
designated for use by AIPP. It is now referred to as the Art Cottage. In 2002/2003 steps were
made to look at the restoration of the building to be used as an artist is residency studio space.
Improvements were made such as a new roof and windows. Drawings were created for the
space also at this time. There is some historical significance to the building which should be
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respected with any renovations. Recently Greg Hall reached out to East West Partners to
discuss their contribution of $50,000 which is to be received when the Manor Vail Penthouses
have all sold as well as some parking. The penthouses have indeed been sold and they are
getting back to Greg regarding the promised funding. The use of the Art Cottage has come up in
recent discussions, as there may be interested private donors into converting this space for
artistic purposes. Presently it is used for Vail Rec storage and draws numerous vehicles to the
site when moving the gear in and out of the building. Molly shows images of the building to the
board. What would be needed for utilities is a sink and electricity. There is a restroom just
across the way. Michael comments it would be a great use of space and if some sort of
endowment was made to house an artist for a period of time it would be ideal. It could create
some artistic livelihood to the park and community. The question would be housing for artists.
Molly comments that early summer housing might be a possibility in Buzzard Park, as seasonal
employees are transitioning. She understands that the BFAG has also expressed interest in the
space. She thinks it could be possible to have cross collaborative programming related to the
arts. Julie comments that relocating the storage should not be a difficult proposition. Bill
comments about the large buildings abutting the fields and inquires about the possibility for
storage in those facilities. Molly shows an aerial draft of the flat space surrounding the cottage.
Molly comments on the description Breckenridge uses for their space: Art Workshops and
Resident Artist Studio. We could look at defining programming so that it is Environmental Artist
Resident Studio if that is of interest. She thinks with Patrick Dougherty coming in 2018 it may be
worth looking at the space again seriously this winter. Molly passes around the Stickworks
catalogue of Dougherty’s work. It is truly exciting that we are a part of his exhibition schedule. It
could be a nice meet and greet space during this time. Tricia asks about what is the pattern for
artist in residence programming. She comments it may be nice to be flexible with the space.
Molly comments we would need to define and look at feasibility of housing options. Kara asks if
summer would be more feasible than during the winter for housing. Molly remarks that we would
likely have to close it during the winter as the restrooms are shut down. Molly asks the board to
think about this possibility as she would like to get more feedback at a later meeting. The board
mentioned inviting Ben Roth back for a summer installation. Doe Browning mentioned
Montanerous may be a possible housing option for Ben Roth if he does come next summer.
6. Seibert/Rancher memorial sculpture update
Molly remarks that Nancy has been able to attend two recent meetings with Bill and Roger
where the timeline and calendar for fundraising and press efforts were discussed. It was
suggested by the town for them to secure some solid donations before it is officially announced
to garner momentum. Photography for a clay model is being scheduled which will be used for
press and other materials. They are looking to have a Thanksgiving open house reception, as
well as a larger reception around the Christmas holidays. During the meetings it was suggested
that their fundraising efforts are one-on-one meetings. Molly had a last minute meeting with
Stan Zemler, Rod Slifer, Greg Hall Director of Public Works at Slifer Square to discuss locating
the sculpture in the Square. Mr. Slifer thinks it is a worthy project long overdue. Molly has
discussed this project with editor of Vail/Beaver Creek Magazine for their Mid-February
publication. Press release, kit, and images need to be with editor sooner than later, so that they
can determine if they want to report and photograph for an article about the project. Molly shows
images of the planter where the sculpture may be placed. There will have to be some re-design
of this planter to accommodate the sculpture. The board confirms that the figure of Seibert will
be facing the mountain. The 10th Mountain Division memorial will be removed during the spring
to be repaired in Loveland while the construction is occurring in Slifer Square.
7. Coordinator Updates
Molly thanks Tricia for working on the Pinktober photography competition with the
hospital. Tricia comments it was fun and she was impressed with the process. It was a
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lively discussion and a healthy process. The works are in the rotation of the media at the
LHWC and the top ten banners are now on the construction fence at the hospital. Molly
comments it was nice to have this first collaboration with the hospital.
I-70 update. Molly met on site with engineers, cdot, studio and Kathy Langenwalter.
Addressed some points and they will return in winter to template the wall. Installation will
take place in Sept/Oct 2017.
Ford Park Portal construction update – East BF Way & Nature Ctr. Will be installed on
Nov 14. The remaining will take place in Spring.
Booth Falls playground update. It too is progressing well. Molly reminds the board they
were interested in signage and the letter from Andy’s geologist incorporated in the
signage. It will be completed in early Spring.
Alpine Art Center received a grant of $10,000 from CSE for more consistent
programming for the visual art programs in Vail.
Art Walks were mentioned in Epic Life Magazine by Vail Resorts.
Molly shares an interesting image Michael sent of a sculptural figure created in sticks.
Julie recommends a visit to the Colorado History Museum to see the Awkward Family
Photo exhibit.
Tricia asks about the construction fence in front of Gorsuch. Molly understands it will
come down shortly.
Margaret Rogers was appointed by council to the empty seat on the board. It will go
through end of March. Michael and Margaret would then be up for renewal if interested.
Molly visited the Golf Clubhouse and it is looking great. Once it is completed we can look
at integrating art.
Meeting Adjourned.