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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 2016 Minutes Minutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting Monday, October 3, 2016, 8:30 a.m. Town Council Chambers AIPP board members present: Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Nancy Lassetter, Bill Pierce, Kara Woods, Amanda Zinn AIPP Board members absent: Michael Kurz Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator 1. Approval of minutes from September 12 meeting. 2. No citizen input. 3. Winter programming. Molly reviews the itinerary as it presently stands for AIPP winter programming. She announces that Vicki and Kent Logan will sponsor the Ice Theater at a $15,000 donation. They would also like to discuss a first right of refusal in funding the Ice Theater in the future. Triumph is passing on sponsorship this year. It will be called the Tenth Annual Vail Winterfest Ice Theater presented by Vicki and Kent Logan. The paper lantern walk will be its own event this year as it was decided it was getting lost at the tree lighting. It will take place on the winter solstice which is Wednesday, December 21st. “Vail’s Paper Lantern Project invites residents and guests to come together as a community to share holiday spirit and goodwill during this magical time of year. We invite you to build your own paper lantern or participate in a workshop, so you can join the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk in Vail Village on December 21st.” The lantern workshop will take place prior with the following schedule of events and information:  Paper Lantern Making Workshop with Helen Hiebert December 21 @ 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Vail Public Library, free. Create your paper lantern at a free workshop in the Community Room at the Vail Public Library with local paper artist Helen Hiebert. Bring your paper lantern to the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk through Vail Village following the workshop. Complimentary LED lights for your lanterns will be provided to those participating in the lantern walk.  Winter Solstice Lantern Walk in Vail Village to the Gore Creek Promenade December 21 @ 5:00 – Slifer Square, Vail Village by the Covered Bridge, free. Falling upon the winter solstice, enjoy this artful community celebration of light. Participants in the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk will meet at the Covered Bridge for the festive procession through Vail Village led by a very special guest and friends. Arrive early in Slifer Square to decorate a holiday cookie before the walk from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. sponsored by Holidaze in Vail. The short jolly procession through Vail Village will include Town of Vail Page 2 illuminated lanterns and music, as we wind our way to the Gore Creek Promenade for the opening celebration of the Tenth Annual Vail Winterfest Ice Theater presented by Vicki and Kent Logan. Molly asks for feedback from the board about the events. She is meeting with Doe Browning later in the month to discuss sponsorship. Julie confirms the tree lighting is the Sunday prior. She suggests getting more lanterns for passing out to kids and to ensure music is a part of the walk. Music was unfortunately missed in the walk last year as promised by event producers. She suggests reaching out to the carolers as well. Kara likes the separation of the event and asks about the planning with the event producer. Molly confirms AIPP will need to step-up in participation. Molly has already discussed the event with Chad Young and Vail Rec’s participation. We will need to examine the route to make sure it is short and accessible for all participants. The board likes the idea of the firemen participating if available to meet and engage with the kids at the ice theater. 4. Vail Symposium prints – framing and conservation The 18 silkscreen prints by Thomas W. Benton have been removed from the Council Chambers. It is thought that TOV has the only complete set of the prints. The prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Molly was given a conservative estimate of $45,000 for the value of the prints. The Gonzo Gallery in Aspen believes this may be the only complete set and with that in mind, the value could be much more. The works need to be better conserved with museum quality glass and better frames. It would be considered an AIPP expense that would range from $3,534.68 - $4,641.66. Molly shows the board an image of the corner sample of the proposed framing. Molly suggests that we do not get too elaborate with framing due to limitations in spaces to hang the set. The location for hanging is still being examined. Molly confirms there will not be any matting. Bill comments that he went to Aspen to pick up the prints when they were created. Molly is planning to meet with Terry Minger, former town manager and founder of the Vail Symposium, to learn more about the prints. Molly suggests displaying the set in a salon style hanging. Julie asks if the Grand View might be a possible place. The board moves to allocate the monies to reframe the prints. All are in favor to reframe the prints. Trish asks where they might be installed. Molly informs the board that the town is looking at a few options within town property. Julie recommends having an exhibit before they are installed. Amanda suggests reaching out to the Symposium to see if they might want to sponsor a lecture or talk. Julie suggests it could be a winter art pass event. 5. Vail ART Pass brainstorming for winter events. Molly asks for feedback from the Sept. Denver visit. Nancy, Bill and Julie comment that they enjoyed the event and the tour guide at the Clyfford Still Museum was especially good. The board agrees that events may be open to public for a fee if there is space for a fee. Molly reminds the board to sign up for Art in Vail – Vail Mail to receive the press releases from AIPP. 6. Seibert/Rancher memorial sculpture update Fundraising efforts are going to begin in October. Bill Rey is getting a new clay model made of sculpture for presentations. We need to get Council and Town approval on desired location in Slifer Square. Molly asks for a board member to be point person for this project? Nancy volunteers to be the board point person. Amanda reminds the board that Michael is also interested in this project and to bring him up to date at the next meeting. The contributions will be issued to Town of Vail and mailed to Molly’s attention. The donations will then be recorded in a separate account allocated towards the memorial. Molly explains that there is great interest to have it located in Slifer Square given its historical significance and proximity to Ski Museum. Julie comments that it needs to be correctly oriented towards the mountain. The board agrees Town of Vail Page 3 the location of Slifer Square is central and makes sense for placement in a historical and visible context. 7. Coordinator Updates  Pinktober – Molly passes out the information/advertisement about the photography art installation. Molly is working with the Lionshead Welcome Center to have the images rotating also on the media in the center.  I-70 design -The artist is coming the week of Oct.17. We will be looking at lighting options and templating the art installation. Molly asks a board member to volunteer to be point member for project? Bill Pierce is nominated to be the point person for the I-70 Underpass art installation.  Ford Park Portal construction update – Phase 1 installation is scheduled for Sept. / Oct. and should be completed by Thanksgiving. East Betty Ford Way, Nature Center and Creek Walk will be installed.  Booth Falls playground is going well. Molly compliments Andy Dufford and his team at Chevo Studios.  Valerie Theberge and her assistant were in Vail last week to try to mitigate the water which has been getting behind the murals. She removed the silicone sealant and grouted the murals feathering a thick layer of grout. She worked on the murals for four days. We are waiting to see if this works. If not, we need to examine other options. Bill comments that the water is hitting the rounded top of the stairwell and draining down the sides of the walls. He recommends that we install beneath the joint a gutter/flashing to prevent the water from pouring down the wall. He remarks that it is naturally going down because of the rounded ceiling and this could easily prevent the water from pouring down the walls. Bill remarks that this should be done regardless sooner than later to prevent a problem. He comments that the gutter may be the best way to go to prevent the water from blowing back towards the mural. Julie comments that they have heavy duty gutters without heat tape that do fine. Molly will discuss these recommendations with public works to move forward quickly on the mitigation.  Amanda has accepted a job with the Town of Vail, so will no longer be able to serve on the AIPP Board. The board nominates Julie as chair and Kara as co-chair. Meeting adjourned.