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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 3, 2018 MinutesPublic Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes Monday, December 3, 2018 - 8:30 a.m. Town Council Chambers AIPP Board members present: Susan Bristol, Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Kathy Langenwalter, Margaret Rogers, Bill Pierce, Kara Woods AIPP Board members absent: Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator 1. Roll call and approval of minutes from November 5 meeting. 2. Citizen input. 3. Vail Winterfest Ice Theater, Paul Wertin Paul Wertin presents final concepts for the ice theater and seating elements for Board’s approval. After walking the space with Molly, we decided to look solely at the theater space rather than spreading the ice thinly throughout the promenade. He wants to capitalize on photo opportunities. It will consist of two seats joined by an arch connected by a bench to a second set of seats. The arches provide a bit of interaction for the seating. Total height is 78 inches beneath the arch with 18 inches on top. The length is 35 to 40 feet. He shows the board a site-plan for the arrangement of the seating in relation to the screen and how it envelopes the space. The embellishments have a ‘castle’ feeling. The present snow base and temperatures are favorable for the installation. The Board compliments the design. The opening for the arch is presently designed at 24 inches due to the longevity of the arch design. Kathy asks if he can increase that width. He will inspect the ice throughout the installation for safety. The present design and lighting is within the $20,000 allotted budget. The Board unanimously approves the presentation. 4. Vail Winterfest Lantern Workshops & Lantern Walk Molly asks for Board commitment to assist on Sunday, December 23. She needs help passing out “swag” during the lantern walk. She would also like for a Board member to be present at the workshop at the library to make sure Lauren from Alpine Arts is ok with the breakdown. Margaret volunteers to be at the workshop at 4:00 to help Alpine Arts. Molly purchased white globe lanterns for Alpine Arts to run the workshop by decorating the lanterns with tissue paper. We anticipate this is an easier project than previous lantern making techniques. Kara and her two volunteers, Susan, and Kathy volunteer to help at Slifer Square. There will be tables set up to the west of the lit tree where AIPP will be staged for the giveaways and hot chocolate. Trish can also stop by the library to see if help is needed towards the end. Molly reviews the run of show with the Lantern Walk on December 23rd: o NOON – Relocate GMC o 1:30 p.m. – Delivery of 2 tables & portable heaters by PW o 3:00 p.m. – Musician set-up and sound-check o 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Music by “Grown Men in Lederhosen,” Authentic Family Friendly Entertainment o 5:00 p.m. Santa and Ralph the World’s Tallest Elf arrive to mingle with guests o 5:15 p.m. – Cars stopped at Checkpoint Charlie (PD usually stages near Covered Bridge & Gorsuch. FD brings an Engine in to be parked by the International Bridge) o 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Holiday Lantern Walk through Vail Village o 5:45 p.m. – Entertainment breaks down & Public Works to pick up tables and heaters Molly will explore music along the walk which has always been a challenge. She will also look to resources for hot chocolate. She has received lots of positive feedback about the walk and it being on Sunday. She comments many have told her it has become a family tradition during the holidays in Vail. 5. 2019 Summer Programming - Murals Molly asks the Board to finalize the three locations for the three artists to create murals. Molly shows images of the spaces. She and Kara looked at a wall which would work well for Kelsey. The wayfinding elk needs to be repainted and she was told it could be moved to the other side of the entry. Kelsey requires a 12 x 12 foot space for her mural. The Board agrees that the three locations are a good starting point. Molly can get the dimensions of the wall to Kelsey and the Board would be open to looking at other subject matters. The Board motions to finalize the locations to the Dobson vents, east entrance of LH parking structure and west entrance of the VV parking structure. Final review of Denver artists: Pat Milbery, Kelsey Montague, Pedro & Jaimie. Julie confirms that Pedro is the artist who recently married a young woman from Vail. The Board formally directs Molly to enter into a contract with Kelsey Montague with the June dates she has reserved for AIPP. The Board prefers to look at dates later in the summer due to more consistent temperatures. Kathy comments that she thinks it would be interesting to see the process. To have anything during GoPro would be totally lost. She thinks we should look towards more busy summer months. Molly comments we should decide budget and timing at our next meeting. 6. Red Sandstone Elementary School Garage Update Molly updates the Board on progress with John Fleming. She reviews images and information from the artist: The attached image may help illustrate my current process regarding the “aspening” narrative. I understand the Board's concern that the text be readily legible. Rest assured, this is my concern as well. The students created over 100 pages of writing and drawings. Actually there a even some great examples where the kids wrote haiku and diagramed the 5-7-5 concept. I have traced the writing and drawings and converted these into 200 individual vector files (see the lower right sheet). We use these to create the masks we will use as stencils for painting the black over the white “aspen bark” blocks. We have tested the scale so you can read the text from twenty feet away (the height of the tallest blades). I have kept the spelling and shape of the letters as best I can so it expresses each artist’s hand, not mine. I am now thinking of grouping the writing and drawing of each person's work on a specific blade. One block might read “Snow is frozen water I smell the trees and the air” The blocks below would be more writing and drawings by the same artist. This way an artist can see their work in one location, 1 to 3 artists per blade, 18 blades. I’ve reduced the ratio of rust to paint (more paint) to help with the abstraction of the aspen concept and to assist the narrative organization. I’ll send photos of fabrication and progress as we get further along. Jeff has all the cut and wheelabrated pieces back in his shop and he and his crew have been rolling the curved arcs into the blades before he starts welding the short to the long. I also attached photos of my recent project in San Francisco to show similar curved blades. The Board is pleased with the images presented by the artist for this stage. They want to be updated with images of the process. Molly comments that the drilling will happen later in the spring, perhaps even when the artist is present. 7. Ford Park Art Cottage Studio Needs & Assessments Steps Molly asks for any feedback from Board on “Needs & Assessments” outline as presented by Kathy. Susan compliments how clear and helpful the document is. She comments that a toilet within the studio would be a great amenity. Kathy also comments that this leads to a bigger discussion of whether the studio is year-round versus just summer because the park restrooms are winterized. The Board is not pleased that the VRD equipment has not been removed. Julie comments that VRD is waiting for Public Works to provide them with a trailer. Molly will follow-up. The Board comments on the space and its relation to the Ford Park Master Plan. Kathy comments that a building construction estimate was made in 2005. Looking towards inflation, it will not be an inexpensive remodel. Margaret comments that we need to look towards the long term investment on this space. She compliments the architectural work done at the Anderson Ranch studios. Julie confirms that the $50,000 from East West Partners is reserved for this studio space. Kathy comments we should look to preserving it as a part of the history of the park while maintaining its integrity. Susan comments we need to think of long-term rather than short-term solutions for the space. Kathy remarks within the confines of the Ford Park Master Plan the addition of a toilet would be feasible. Margaret also remarks this would fall within the Master Plan of Ford Park. 8. Coordinator Updates Molly distributers AIPP Winter brochure & AIPP winter press. Stickwork is the backdrop to the cover of Vail Lifestyle. The letter from the editor is very complimentary of temporary public art installations and AIPP. The Logan donation is featured in the Vail/Beaver Creek magazine. Susan thanks Molly for securing this press for AIPP. Seibert sculpture update. The monies have been raised privately, so now the TOV is matching that amount. Molly with Finance will be present at Council Dec. 4 for an update. Molly & Kara are scheduled to present an AIPP update to Council on Jan 15. 9. Other Matters from the Board o Bill shares information about the Tara Donovan exhibition at Denver Contemporary Art Museum Meeting adjourned. Town of Vail Page 2 Town of Vail Page 3 Alex Terrazas Anie Rainville Anthony Mejia Ashley Hoskins Ashlyn Hoffman Ava Jade Brueck Ayla Valentine Caden Chloe Borders Elaina Pacheco Gage Scahill Haven Heaphy Izzy Koellhotter Jerry Delgado Joshua Sanchez Lisa Mech Lucio Tapia Madi Marco Gennett Quinn Taylor Pinnel Tyson Boyd Valentino Alvarez Viggo Yare Xania Gayer Yeshua Chapurro 16’17’18’19’20’ 8” Art Shack Building Uses and Needs Assessment 10-26-2018 Page 1of 4 The Art Shack was the summer house of Kansas wheat farmers Henry and Leona Anholtz - perhaps the first of Vail’s second homes. The building is approximately 14’ wide x 26’ long comprising 364+ gross square feet. Art in Public Places was created to further the arts and art education in the valley. The initial concept of the Art Shack was to create a facility to house visiting artists, to hold lectures and educational programs, and to provide gallery space for temporary exhibits. Per the Ford Park Master Plan: The Creekside area is a narrow strip of land south of Betty Ford Way and north of Gore Creek. A few small structures (i.e. the “art shack”, an open air picnic shelter) are located in this area. Art in Public Places (AIPP) may pursue remodeling or enhancing the art shack at some point in the future. AIPP had placed permanent art installations in this area and also runs summer art programs in this part of the Park. Art programs may include activities such as interactive events, educational and participatory activities, and temporary art installations. The passive use and the limited number of permanent improvements within this area make it an excellent transition to the more natural, undisturbed Gore Creek Preservation Sub-area. Purpose of the Art Shack and Season: 1. Provide visiting artist work space – summer 2. Provide gallery space – year round 3. Provide space for community workshops – year round 4. Provide space for lectures – year round 5. Other Uses: 1. Studio for visiting artist as follows: a. Production of art and/or craft by artist b. Communication between artist and public c. Opportunity for public to observed working artist d. Display of work produced by the artist 2. General gallery space a. Wall hung b. Ceiling hung c. Free standing d. Pedestal e. Other 3. Small community workshop space – 10-15 people allowed per building code 4. Small lecture space – 25-30 people allowed per building code 5. Other Arts and Crafts Easily Accommodated: 1. Painting 2. Drawing 3. Sculpture 4. Collage 5. Mosaic 6. Mixed media 7. Papermaking 8. Non welded metalwork 9. Jewelry 10. Graphic 11. Photography, digital 12. Filmmaking 13. Textiles 14. Printmaking 15. Woodworking, small scale 16. Plastic Arts, 3D Printing 17. Other Art Shack Building Uses and Needs Assessment 10-26-2018 Page 2 of 4 Mediums Not Easily Accommodated On Site: 1. Ceramics 2. Fire or welding related methods 3. Messy mediums 4. Large scale 5. Other Necessities to Accommodate the Above Uses: 1. Hot and cold water 2. Sink 3. Floor drain 4. Electrical power 5. Lighting 6. Wi-Fi 7. Heat 8. Work table 9. Chairs, folding 10. Display space a. Wall hung b. Ceiling hung c. Free standing d. Pedestal e. Other 11. Window coverings 12. Patio 13. Shade/sun 14. Storage a. Cleaning supplies b. Chairs c. Movie screen, pull down d. Tables e. Cleaning supplies f. Other 15. Other necessities Extra Amenities: 1. Microwave 2. Refrigerator, small 3. Toilet (problematic due to space and code requirements) 4. Other Art Shack Building Uses and Needs Assessment 10-26-2018 Page 3 of 4 Breckenridge Arts District – Artist in Residence Facility - Tin Shop Constructed Circa: 1883; Renovated: 2006 Architect - J.R. Hodges “…a wide range of art – from firm to poetry graffiti to textiles, mosaics to jewelry – is created in its humble downstairs studio by visiting artists…” Art Shack Building Uses and Needs Assessment 10-26-2018 Page 4 of 4 Breckenridge Arts District – Artist in Residence Facility - Robert Whyte House Constructed: 1889; Renovated: 2014 Architect - Anderson Hallas Great Sand Dunes National Park – Artist in Residence Program – stay in studio employee apt. with no additional work space.