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Minutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, June 5, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board members present: Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Nancy Lassetter, Bill Pierce,
Margaret Rogers, Kara Woods
AIPP Board members absent: Susan Bristol
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of minutes from May 1 meeting.
2. No citizen input.
3. Ben Roth Environmental Installation
Molly updates the board on the installation timeline – June 19 – 23. He arrives June 18, with the
project beginning early morning on June 19. The PW crew will fell the identified diseased
spruce trees and transport to the site on a flatbed with the sawbucks created by the carpenters.
We have gotten him lodging for the week at Sun Vail. Molly asks the board if they would like to
have a reception for him at the completion of the installation. Julie asks if it could be
incorporated with the Art Pass. The board agrees to have a reception incorporated with the Art
Pass on June 23. Molly comments that once he gets to the site and the trees, his design will
evolve.
4. Golf Course Clubhouse report
Julie reports on the status of the art for the clubhouse. She explains how she volunteered at the
start of the project to be the AIPP point person for the project. The Vail Rec Dist (VRD) is the
primary user group and they wanted to approve any additional art elements. Art work by Mai
Wyn Shantz was presented to the VRD and they were interested in a follow-up meeting. There
was a stakeholders meeting with VRD, TOV staff, interior designers, AIPP rep to project
following further interest in wanting to see selected works of art on the premises in early May.
Molly comments the user group wants to be involved in the selection process. Molly clarifies that
while it is a TOV facility it is leased by the VRD. They manage the Rec aspect, as well as rental
facilities. Molly shows the board images of the art work which was brought on site and images
from that meeting. Julie comments that the artwork is painted on steel and very durable. She
explains that the TV on the entry wall could be placed in a credenza with a lift, so it will make
the wall available for art. Margaret asks about the costs for a credenza. Molly comments that the
interior designers have gotten an estimate over $7,000, but Greg Hall is pricing it as well since it
seemed high. Margaret asks about the budget. Molly comments that the budget is $75,000 for
the art and some interior enhancements. Julie comments that the user group was enthusiastic
about Mai Wyn’s work in the clubhouse. Julie reviews the pricing for the four panel sunset
painting and the skinny aspen painting. Uplift is $9,600 + Aspen is $3,000 = $12,600 less 20%
discount = $10,080 total with installation and delivery included. Julie comments the designers
are working on two foyer benches and plants. Julie comments on the hall where we may be able
to have Nordic ephemera from Richard Allen at Vintage Ski World in Frisco. The Ski Museum
suggested that this would be a good source for the items. There are also 20 Gerry Ford
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Invitational Golf Tournament posters. Bill Hanlon has the complete set and we may be able to
reproduce and frame the posters. Julie then updates the board on the light fixture in the tower.
We are looking at an Arteriors light fixture. It is a 4 foot diameter fixture. The designers and user
group liked the fixture and thought 3 would fill the space. They also commented the shadows
would be interesting on the large walls abutting the tower. Zehren told Molly they are ordering it
and we will be able to inspect it in person. As there is no showroom where we can see it, the
manufacturer would restock it for free if we do not want it. Julie asks the board to have a motion
for supporting the direction of the committees work thus far. The board approves. The board
discusses the first floor and working around the black fire box. Julie comments that the collage
of work by Mai Wyn was interesting to the designers on this wall, but it was not a direction we
wanted to explore. Margaret asks about art wall paper as an option. The board thinks this could
be an interesting option. Julie also mentions we are looking at scatter art as a possibility. Molly
comments that we are working step-by-step on the clubhouse. The board would like to know
costs associated with relocating the black box on the wall.
4. Patrick Dougherty Stickworks update
The artist is visiting August 21, 22, 23 to look at potential installation sites and willow sites. Molly
will ask if the artist would be interested in a meet and greet reception. Molly encourages the
board to look at the PBS link on the artist. Molly asks the board to think about potential willow
sites. Molly reviews information from the artist’s packet. The willows need to be accessible and
able to be transported. We are reaching out to local ranches. Margaret comments that there are
some up on Potato Patch as well. Julie inquires about the quantity. Molly remarks we will know
more when we meet with the artist. Molly reminds the board about recommendations from Paul
Cada from the Wildland Dept. to look at ranches versus NFS. Nancy is going to ask a colleague
who works with ranch owners. Molly comments it is just cutting the willows and they will
regenerate. It is not removing the willows. Trish asks if she could be of help in finding lodging.
She wonders if a lodging partner may be interested in hosting him as an artist in residence. Bill
Pierce comments that there is a large tract of private property up near Sylvan Lake. He
suggests exploring who may be the property owners.
5. Summer programming updates
Davey Gravey’s Tiny Cinema – July 15 in Vail Village 3pm – 9pm & Lionshead July 16
11am – 5 pm
Alpine Art Classes at the Amphitheater - First & Third Thursday of each month @ 4:00 –
6:00 p.m. at the amphitheater – June 1st through September 21st. She had 13
participants in the first class.
Art Walks – Wednesdays, June 21 through Aug 30 @ 11:00
Storm Sewer update – Molly shows images of the messaging and art. The board is
pleased with the designs.
Vail Art Pass Ideas for Vail ART Pass:
o Vail – Ben Roth Environmental Artist – Meet artist Ben Roth Friday, June 23rd on
site – picnic lunch. Private – noon – 1:00 – open to public afterwards.
o Marble CO – Thursday, July 20th 1pm – tour Marble symposium and meet
founder, director, and sculptor Madeline Weiner. No smoking, no dogs, children
must hold hands with adults.
Other possible visits to:
o Calder Monumental – Denver Botanic Gardens – through Sept. 24
o June 9th at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, overview of the collection
of Joann Hickey.
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6. Colorado Creative Industries Recap
Molly and Trish review the workshops they attended during the conference. A few words
repeatedly came up in Molly’s notes on the various workshops: engage, inclusive, embracing
cultural experiences, creative destinations, experience. Trish comments that the creative
industries find a sense of community, place, and design for artists and creatives. She comments
that Vail has a checklist of indicators of a positive community embracing culture. She also
comments the focus on small communities and rehabbing buildings with art and cultural
possibilities.
Workshops attended:
Establishing a Local Arts Month Initiative in Your Community
o Peakradar.com/artsmonth
Strangers in a Strange Place: How to Support Individual Artists in a Variety of Contexts
o Artistcommunities.org/artists
Solving the Puzzle: Strategies and Resources for Creative District Signage
o Creativitylabcolorado.org/resources
Keynote speaker at lunch: Jane Chu – Chairman of NEA
Road to Results: Effective Practices for Building Arts Audiences
Historic Preservation & Role in Creative Economies
How to Design Placemaking Activities – A Workshop for Rural Communities
Re-imagining Public Art
Keynote lunch: Vince Kadlubek co-founder and CEO Meow Wolf
o Trish reviews the presentation by Kadlubek. It is about reimaging the cliché of
what Santa Fe tourism is based upon. Meow Wolf is an evolving experiential
artist community space. The innovation has driven an increased interest in Santa
Fe tourism with this cutting edge facility. There are over 100 artists involved in
the project.
7. Coordinator Updates
I70 update – July installation – Molly shows images of the fence at the studio.
Booth Falls Playground Grand Opening – Tuesday, June 6th 11:00 – 12:30
Ford Park Portals update – installation this week with metal elements later in the month
Kagan Sculpture location. Molly asks the board to think about locations.
Sculpture collection cleaning – collection reported as being in good condition.
Molly visited the AP Studio Art class at VMS. The teacher is enthusiastic about
collaborating with AIPP in the fall.
Town of Vail also now has a Facebook page.
Meeting adjourned.