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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02 Adopting Art in Public Places Temporary Art ProgramRESOLUTION N0.2 Series of 2007 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TEMPORARY ART PROGRAM; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been duly elected and qualified; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that artwork enriches the community by providing an outdoor art exhibition and creates an opportunity to showcase the sculpture of local galleries that choose to participate in the program; and WHEREAS, a Temporary Art Program will allow artists and galleries to place artwork on Town owned property for a period of one year and for a fee of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS 1,000.00); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO as follows: Section 1. The Art in Public Places Temporary Art program dated March 1, 2007 is hereby adopted and shall be kept on file in the office of the Town Clerk and may also be amended from time to time by resolution. Section 2. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 2007. Rodney E` Slifer, Mayor L Lore on son, Town Clerk, Town of Vail N OF Voya...........,q~ r SEAL o .....••ooORP Resolution No. 2, Series 2007 ATTACHMENT A ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TEMPORARY ART PROGRAM GUIDELINES DATED MARCH 1, 2007 1.The Art in Public Places Board shall review all applications once a year. Applications can be obtained from the Art in Public Places Coordinator. 2.The Board, at their discretion, may accept or reject the application for any reason, including public safety, subject matter, medium or to meet the goals of the program. 3.Temporary Art Application deadlines shall be March 1, beginning March 2007. 4.An annual fee of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) will be charged to the artist and galleries to lease a Town owned space. The following is a revised list of temporary exhibition sites: a. South side of the Vail Transportation Center between the west and central entrances. b. Gore Creek Promenade (3 possible spaces). c. Landscape plaza between the Town Library and Dobson Ice Arena. d. Willow Park. e. International Bridge (4 possible corners). f. Planter at east end of East Lionshead Circle. g. Applicant's suggestions. 5.All artwork shall be installed in the month of May. The applicant shall be responsible for the installation and all required signage. 6.These guidelines may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Town Council.