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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 7, 2016 Minutes 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. Town of Vail Page 2 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 Town of Vail Page 3 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 Town of Vail Page 4 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.