HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 2018 MinutesPublic Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, April 2nd, 2018 - 8:30 a.m.
AIPP Board members present: Susan Bristol, Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Kathy Langenwalter, Bill Pierce, AIPP Board members absent: Kara Woods, Margaret Rogers
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Swearing in of AIPP Board members for a two year term: Trish Donovan, Bill Pierce, JulieHansen, and Kathy Langenwalter.
2. Approval of minutes from March 5th meeting.
3. Citizen input.
4. Red Sandstone Elementary Garage Project.Molly reminds the Board the review of proposals will be at the May 7th meeting. As of now, three of the four artists have confirmed being present for the proposal. Molly informs the Board of the reference responses with associated projects thus far provided by four finalists: Demiurge, Marsh Scott, John Fleming, and Mario Miguel Echevarria. Molly asks the Board to consider these responses
as a part of the selection process. Questions posed to references: 1.What projects or installations have you worked with the artist?2.Did the project or installation fulfill your expectations, as well as the community?3.Was the artist flexible and willing to make adjustments to accommodate any specific needs orrequests you made?
4.What was the quality of the working relationship?5.Did the artist adhere to the schedule and budget?6.Would you select this artist for a future project?Trish asks about the finalist selection in general. She asks, do we have a sufficient number of finalists? Molly explains that we will know more upon the review of proposals. If there is not a
proposal AIPP wants to accept, it is in the purview of the Board to reconsider the call. Molly explains
we do not want to “design by committee” and we need to let the artists be the creative. We do not want to redesign their art at their presentations. She asks the board to go in open-minded on May 7th and let the artists present their concepts. We will hopefully be able to make a selection on May 7th.
5. Patrick Dougherty installation logistics.
As we are two months away, the Board needs to focus on the tasks around this significant project for AIPP in order to make it a great success and run smoothly. It is one of the most massive temporary projects AIPP has tackled. Molly shows the Board the flyers and ads placed for the call for volunteers. We are getting a good number of people interested in volunteering. Kathy asks about the time slots
for volunteers. Molly is working with the HR department with the application for volunteers, as well as
a waiver. At this point, she is gathering names of interested parties. Molly explains the parameters for
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volunteers: We will be looking for volunteers to fill four-hour morning (8:00 a.m. – noon) & afternoon shifts (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) from June 4 – 22, 2018. The artist will work daily with the exception of
June 16th and 17th. Each shift will have four spots available for building the sculpture and an additional docent volunteer to assist with errands and answering questions from the public. Preference will be given to volunteers who can fill at least four shifts throughout the duration of the installation. A minimum of two shifts are required to participate. Please note that building the sculpture will involve physical stamina in an outdoor climate.
Kathy asks how people are signing up. Molly explains the parameters as outlined on the application. (ATTACHED TO MINUTES) She clarifies Julie’s questions that the collection of the willows will not be done by the volunteers. We are working with Rick Herwehe from Ceres Land Care. We felt it was best to have professionals in the landscaping industry tackle this aspect of the project, not only from a safety standpoint, but a practical one. We felled many willows at the RSE Garage site which were
scheduled to be removed for construction. These willows are now in storage and covered in snow at public works. We are still identifying the larger structural pieces. We have been invited to visit Sylvan Lake Park in the coming days. Patrick does not work with aspens, as they are too brittle. He will work with alder and rocky mountain maple. We will have another gathering at the Leadville Ranch, but they are the smaller willows. We may be able to grab some of the larger willows from regular maintenance
throughout the town. The dates are June 4 – 22. There is an accompanying photo exhibit at BFAG –
May 1 – July 31 (crates delivered April 23 week). Molly comments they are still interested in an intimate evening. 50 people max - $25 for presentation, mingle, Q&A. The board comments that they did not want to have such a limited capacity event. Molly remarks we can certainly revisit it, as we get closer if the board is interested. Molly has secured permission from PBS Craft in America to run the
Patrick Dougherty segment at both Welcome Centers & BFAG. We are planning for a Ribbon Cutting
and celebration on June 22. Our lodging partner for Patrick is The Wren. Scaffolding and construction fence is reserved for the project installation. We will have signage around the fence explaining the project. Molly is working with the graphic designer on swag and branding for volunteers. Molly reminds the board he has been creating these structures for 35 years and we will be about his 290th
installation.
6. Donation of Lawrence Weiner work by Kent & Vicki Logan. Molly reads the letter of transfer of ownership/certificate of authenticity from the studio. She has been working closely with the Logan’s art collection manager out of San Francisco, as well as the Marion
Goodman Gallery in NYC who represents the artist. The letter was sent by the gallery directly to
Molly. Molly and Kara both wrote letter of thanks of the donation to the Logan’s for the records showing it is indeed a gift to the town’s public art collection. Molly reviews the site at the western end of the Vail parking structure. Both the Logan’s and the artist thought it was a great location on this exterior wall. Molly and Kara presented this location in their update of AIPP to the Council. She shows
some preliminary suggestions from the studio for the installation. ShipArt out of Denver, with whom
the Logans work a great deal, took photos and measurements of the site looking at the various angles of the wall, site lines, distances, joints/seams. Molly shows the images of the site from ShipArt. Molly reads a letter from the artist suggesting a plastic material application of the letters. Molly thinks the question should be posed as to the durability of this material in a high altitude environment. Kathy
does not think it will uphold and we should look for other recommendations from ShipArt. She thinks
metal is the best product. It is the UV which is most harsh on materials in our environment. Molly will go back to the studio with this recommendation, as well as looking back towards the original color-fields (versus what was suggested – blue/orange), as represented on the Logan house with more sophistication. We will not want to stray too far from what was presented. Molly remarks the artist
seems very willing to work together, so all are pleased with the siting and new installation of his work.
Bill will ask if the letters are retrievable from the house. Trish asks for Molly to express our questions
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to the studio – regarding materials and color. Molly will also coordinate with the town’s landscape architect to look at planting suggestions beneath the text. The board approves the location for the
installation, but wants look at some alternate presentations for siting.
7. Site discussion for Seibert Memorial. Molly updates the board on the Seibert Memorial. Council voted to gift $150,000 contingent upon the
private parties fundraising efforts. The town will be “last-in.” Molly reminds the board that this has been a several year endeavor. The Slifer Square location is no longer possible, as a water main was discovered in December 2017. It will not be possible for the sculpture to be in this location. It is not in the purview of the town to place anything on the water main. Regardless, monies were not raised in the past when this location was identified several years ago. At this stage, the fundraising committee
would like a location prior to fundraising efforts. Susie Tjossem and Diana Donovan are now trying to assist with looking for a location. Molly has met with both to discuss possibilities. Molly has suggested looking at Mountain Plaza, but she does not believe the parties are interested. The Board agrees that the sculpture needs space versus being crammed in Slifer Square. Molly shows the Robert Tully location on the transportation center as a possible location. The Board thinks it is too tight for such a
big sculpture. One challenge is having the correct orientation, so Pete Seibert is gesturing towards
the mountain. Kathy comments it is monumental art and needs space. International Bridge is suggested for consideration. Molly will look at the AIPP calendar, as the Board does not feel it is necessary to be rushed by their memorial committee, rather it should be a thoughtful location. Susan comments the Council has given direction a location needs to be determined. Molly would like to find
a location, so that she can fully focus on the many AIPP projects at hand. Kathy will look at the town
map and boundaries for any potential sites. The Board motions the committee for the memorial needs to present three site proposals to the Board for consideration with adequate green/open space. The image needs to be drawn to scale appropriately to the site (via photoshop), so it fits into the context of where they would like to place it for the Board to review.
8. Coordinator updates.
The last art walk is this Wednesday.
Molly comments we will likely have to reschedule the June meeting, as it is Patrick’s first day in
residency.
Meeting adjourned.
COMING
JUNE 2018
to Vail’s Ford Park
PATRICK DOUGHERTY
STICKWORK
970.479.2344
INSTALLATION
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
June 4 - 22
Two 4-hour shifts a day
Work a little, work a lot.
If interested or need more details,
email: artinvail@vailgov.com
Use subject line “STICKWORK”
PHOTO: Little Ballroom (2012) Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia. Photographer: Megan Cullen, Melbourne Water Authority
PATRICK DOUGHERTY
STICKWORK
970.479.2344
Photo: Ready or Not (2013) North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, NC. Photographer: Juan Villa
COMING JUNE 2018 TO FORD PARK, VAIL
Sign up to be a VOLUNTEER on Patrick Dougherty’s Vail installation team.
June 4 - 22 | two 4-hour shifts a day | work a little, work a lot
If you are interested or need more details, email: artinvail@vailgov.com, subject line “STICKWORK”
The Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places is greatly anticipating
the arrival of renowned environmental artist Patrick
Dougherty to create a Stickwork sculptural installation
in Vail’s Ford Park this June. Starting June 4, the lower
bench of Ford Park will be transformed over a three week
period serving as the setting for Dougherty’s Stickwork
sculpture. His vision will be executed through a team of
community volunteers helping to create what will be an
installation evoking Vail’s pristine surroundings.
PATRICK DOUGHERTY
For more information:
artinvail.com | 970.479.2344
To learn about installation volunteer
opportunities between June 4 – 22,
email artinvail@vailgov.com with
the subject STICKWORK.
Coming to Vail’s Ford Park
JUNE 2018 Photo 3Photo 2Photo 4Photo 11: Close Ties (2006) Scottish Basketmakers Circle, Dignwall, Scotland Photo: Fin Macrae | 2: Shindig (2015) Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian, Washington, DC, Photo:
Ron Blunt Photo | 3: Ruaille Buaille (2008) Sculpture in the Parklands, County Offaly, Ireleand Photo James Farher | 4: Childhood Dreams (2007) Desert Botanical Garden,
Phoenix, AZ Photo: Adam Rodriguez
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to assist building Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork installation in Vail’s Ford Park
this June. This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside a renowned artist.
We will be looking for volunteers to fill four-hour morning (8:00 a.m. – noon) & afternoon shifts (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
from June 4 – 22, 2018. The artist will work daily with the exception of June 16th and 17th. Each shift will have four spots
available for building the sculpture and an additional docent volunteer to assist with errands and answering questions
from the public. Preference will be given to volunteers who can fill at least 4 shifts throughout the duration of the
installation. A minimum of two shifts are required to participate. Please note that building the sculpture will involve
physical stamina in an outdoor climate.
PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON WISHING TO VOLUNTEER.
LAST NAME____________________________________________________________________________________________
FIRST NAME_____________________________________ MIDDLE INITIAL________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY__________________________________________ STATE_________________________________________________
ZIP CODE_______________________ COUNTRY______________________________________________________________
18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ___________ PHONE________________________EMAIL______________________________
PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY______________________________________________________________
RELATIONSHIP__________________________________PHONE #_______________________________________________
TEE-SHIRT (please circle)__MALE FEMALE___ SIZE (please circle) ___SMALL___MEDIUM___LARGE___EX-LARGE
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
18 years of age or older, physical stamina, standing, kneeling, willingness to learn and follow directions, and enthusiasm! Some
volunteers may work on scaffold.
Must complete a volunteer application and sign a waiver prior to participating.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteers will strip leaves if necessary, weave under artist’s direction, fetch bundles of saplings and materials, clean the site each
evening and have fun! The build will take place rain or shine.
Volunteers are responsible for their own meals. Snacks, water, and work gloves will be provided.
Come prepared for working outdoors: boots, hats, rain gear, and sunscreen.
Application continued…
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PARKING
Please park in the Vail Village parking structure while volunteering. There is a bus which runs to Ford Park at the top of the structure. If
you park on the eastern side of the structure, it is an easy walk along the creek to the park.
AVAILABILITY
MARK AN “X” IN THE BOXES TO INDICATE YOUR AVAILABILITY.
June 4 – June 9 SUN MON – 4th TUES – 5th WED – 6th THURS – 7th FRI – 8th SAT – 9th
MORNING
(8AM-12PM)
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AFTERNOON
(1PM-5PM)
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June 10 - 15 SUN – 10th MON – 11th TUES – 12th WED – 13th THURS – 14th FRI – 15th SAT
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June 18 - 22 SUN MON – 18th TUES – 19th WED – 20th THURS – 21st FRI – 22nd SAT
MORNING
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If you are interested in volunteering as a docent versus building, please indicate_____________.
COMMENTS______________________________________________________________________________________
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SIGNAURE_______________________________________DATE___________________