HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 6, 2018 MinutesPublic Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 8:30 a.m.
Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board members present: Susan Bristol, Bill Pierce, Margaret Rogers, Kara Woods
AIPP Board members absent: Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Kathy Langenwalter
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of minutes from July 2 meeting.
2. No citizen input.
3.RSES Garage update
We are now under contract with the artist John Fleming. There was a bit of back and forth regarding installation
costs, plowing methods, snow removal and foundation requirements, but we are now under agreement. Public
Works assisted in the conversations with the artist to get to the point of agreement. The blades are to be 3 feet
off of the sidewalk to eliminate any damage during snow removal. Molly went to the site with the TOV
construction manager and noticed that the site as presented by the artist will have challenges with grade and
visibility due to some very large trees. With the artist, we have decided to relocate the blades at the
recommendation of the TOV construction manager on the project. The installation will now be on a new
sidewalk path which will be between the garage and stairs to bus area (see exhibit A & B attached). This new
sidewalk will be 6 feet and the artist can work in tandem with the construction team on the project. It will have
better visibility, as well. We have encouraged him to proceed with a Colorado licensed structural engineer to
design the foundations for his installation. We hope to have the concrete pour in August, so we want him to get
under contract with the structural engineer. He is looking at a workshop with the school children in late
September. We are hoping for a late November installation which will obviously be weather contingent. Molly
addresses some of the board’s questions from his artistic changes. The varying heights are so the aspens
seem more natural with more movement and fluidity rather than static. He wants the “aspening” on the inside
to keep people on the path. It will still be visible from other views since the blades are staggered. He will likely
have some spacing between the “aspening” blocks as well. The board still would like to see an example of the
metal with the “aspening” technique as requested of the artist.
4. Lawrence Weiner installation Molly shows an image of the plaque with narrative to the board. It is a nice
solid stainless metal with etched black text. The thank you reception honoring Vicki & Kent Logan is at La Tour
on August 15 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. At 5pm comments will be made regarding the donation - including its
installation costs and their continued support of AIPP and Winterfest. Molly is printing up a framed image of the
installation to present as a gift. Susan recommends having the plaque information on display for the reception.
Kara suggests also having the framed work on display. Molly will have Lawrence Weiner books on display.
Molly mentions that the Logan collection has been updated on the Denver Art Museum to reflect this work
being donated to the TOV. The board acknowledges this incredibly generous donation to the TOV.
5. Patrick Dougherty installation review
The installation is receiving lots of social media attention. Molly is working on the informational signage for the
installation. It will include images to tell the story of how it was created. We are wrapping up the video
production of the project. Margaret wasn’t pleased with the time lapse due to the shadows. Molly explains that
they did edit the night shots out of the time lapse. The produced video will be much more professional. The
board thinks it will be hard to gather the volunteers for a thank you lunch. We can look at sending them the
follow-up thank you with the video of the installation. We also have the lecture filmed which we can have on the
TOV youtube site. Molly compliments the video work created by High Five Access for the Stickwork
installation.
6. Future programming for AIPP & Ford Park artist residency studio
Molly comments on the heels of the Stickwork installation, she is being asked “what is next for AIPP?” Patrick
Dougherty’s installation has set the bar high for future AIPP programming. She feels this is a good segue to
discuss the vision for future AIPP programming and the artist cottage in Ford Park. We have now seen
success bringing a major artist to Vail. Molly thinks we need to look carefully at our roll forward budget and how
to allocate funding towards major future temporary programs. The ROI on Patrick Dougherty’s installation is
already positive. We need to define destination art within our mission, so it is no longer seen as acquiring a
single work of art, but the increased interest in rotating temporary installations. The temporary installations
continue to drive interest and curiosity in the AIPP programming. Bill asks for the cost of Dougherty. Molly
thinks we will come in around $85,000 when she finishes tallying all of the expenses including advertising,
video projection, and Ceres. Margaret emphasizes that the work needs to be of the caliber of destination art
versus weekend events. She comments we need to be mindful of how it is spent. Molly comments that
Stickwork has brought people into Vail, as she has met many people who are traveling through Vail and
decided to stop for the afternoon to see the installation. There have also been groups who have visited the
park specifically to see the installation. Molly remarks that the summer art walks are far more attended than the
winter. Last week she hosted 51 people on the tour, where as in the winter we are lucky to get 6. She notes
that the summer guest seems much more interested in the culture and arts in general, so there is validation to
support summer programming for the arts. Molly comments it makes sense to bring bigger named artists for
longer periods. Kara remarks that she has received lots of positive feedback on the Dougherty installation and
this installation has set a great precedent. She thinks it is worthwhile to bring in bigger named artists for
summer and longer exhibitions as well. Molly comments we need to redefine AIPP’s vision for destination art,
as significant temporary installations which continue to drive public interest. The summer economy is becoming
increasingly important to Vail. Molly asks the board to look at public art installations on their summer travels
and certainly present any artists as possibilities. Susan asks if this leads to a discussion about the art cottage
and usage for a summer or year round residency? Molly comments that the park has such great summer
vitality and is the cultural hub for Vail during the summer. As we explore the usage for the space, we need to
define what that program will be. While we are honing on the vision for bringing high caliber artists for
temporary installations & programs, we need to align our vision with the space. The programming for a
residency needs to be defined and the cottage would bring continued visual arts interest to that area. Public
Works has asked the VRD to clear the space of their storage again. Margaret comments that if the storage is
cleared from the cottage, it will alleviate some of the vehicular traffic. Molly comments we need it removed to
properly assess the space. We have $50,000 donated from East West towards the art cottage. Molly thinks
that this is a good start in assessing the building with an architect familiar with this type of building and
converting these spaces into artist studios. Kara thinks that we need to formalize our intentions, as we are
interested in exploring the space for arts usage. She would like to get the process moving forward. Margaret
moves the AIPP board develop a vision for usage of the art cottage in Ford Park for planning. Kara seconds
and the board approves.
Future programming:
A group out of Denver and California is interested in presenting street art in Vail. Molly met with the group to
learn of their vision for a street art festival in Vail back in April. The group was interested in collaborating with
Vail Resorts as well, but does not feel like there is momentum from VR. Molly walked through Lionshead and
the Village with the team and identified some spaces specifically in the parking structures, near Dobson, and
other TOV properties which may be appropriate for their vision. The lead artist Pat Milberry is a very well
known street artist out of Denver who engages with the community on many of his projects. He is a former
professional snowboarder from the Vail area. His parents were volunteers on the Stickwork project. He painted
the “Love Denver” street mural in RiNo. Molly asks the board if this may be of further interest. She shows the
board their power point presentation (see attached.) Molly remarks a scaled back version of their presentation
may be an interesting summer program. Molly shows the work also of Kelsey Montague who is from Colorado
and known for her interactive wing murals. The board compliments both Montague and Milberry’s work. They
are lively and colorful without being jarring. Molly tells the board about Shepard Fairy’s mural created in Aspen
this summer which has received a lot of press. The artists want to present themes and styles appropriate for
Vail. The board confirms they would like to explore working with this team. Margaret comments that this is
fresh, new and we want to continue to appeal to this younger demographic. Kara thinks the areas identified are
great options, especially the east entrance to the Lionshead structure. Kara asks about the lifespan of street
art. Molly remarks that there may be opportunity to change the murals every couple of years to keep it fresh.
Bill thinks we should look at all of the village structure entrances as well which feel very cold. Molly thinks it
may be fun to stage the murals throughout the summer, so it is constantly evolving and becomes a summer
event versus a planned weekend. Margaret asks if we could also look at a large transformer in Ford Park as a
possible location.
7. Winter programming – Lantern Walk and Winterfest
Molly confirms that the Eagle Co schools are not off on Friday, December 21st, so we may need to look at
alternate dates for the walk. The board directs the library workshop to be much more simplified and kid friendly.
There are too many people to accommodate how the workshop is growing so much. They think there are too
many steps and complicated for the little ones. The board likes the lederhosen musical performers. Molly
comments we may want to look at opening the ice theater a little earlier in the month.
8. Coordinator updates.
Recent relocation of three sculptures: Tobolowsky – Vail Village TRC, Bird of Paradise – Lionshead
TRC and Resurrecting the Matriarch – southern berm of LH parking structure.
Summer Art Walks – through August 29. 51 attendees at the last walk.
Art Pass – the board thinks we can revisit it later since it has been such a busy summer. Pat Milberry
said he would also be happy to meet board members at Art CRUSH walls if anyone is interested.
Meeting adjourned.
Exhibit A — PREMISES
The artwork is located at the north end of the I-70 pedestrian overpass, along the path to Red Sandstone Elementrary School, 551 N Frontage Road W, Vail, CO 81657.
Exhibit B — ART
(18) Steel ‘blades’ fabricated from two layers of 1/2” thick mild steel.Blades vary in height from 20’ to 16’.(four 20’ blades, three 19’ blades, four 18’ blades, three 17’ blades, and four 16’ blades)
New concrete sidewalk (provided by Town of Vail) shall pass through artwork.
Foundation for installation is provided by Artist.
Graphic text and background paint applied to steel in shop.Rust allowed to ‘bleed’ over paint with time.
Narrative ‘text’created by Red Sandstone Elementary students during design workshops.
Artist will transfer narrative to painted bands
in off-site paint shop.