HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06 Recognizing Randy Bell Milhoan and the Summervail Art Workshop Legacy ProjectTOWNDF ~
PROCLAMATION NO. 6, SERIES OF 2021
Recognizing Randy Bell Milhoan and the
Summervail Art Workshop Legacy Project
WHEREAS; the Vail Town Council approved the establishment of a Cultural
Heritage Committee (CHC) whose mission is to preserve, enrich and sustain the cultural
and historic legacy of Vail, and the Committee recently adopted a vision statement that
includes connecting Vail's past, present and future to create a legacy that inspires future
generations to celebrate and sustain our community, its history and heritage;
WHEREAS; the Vail Town Council recognizes the Summervail Art Workshop
Legacy Project as part of the CHC programming which seeks to recognize the town's
historic involvement along with Randy Milhoan's efforts in helping to create the art and
cultural cornerstones of the Vail community;
WHEREAS, accessibility to the study of art, dance, music and all realms of
experiential activities are key motivators for people to visit and reside in the Vail Valley
and Randy Milhoan who served as the original siren song, adding appeal to the early
programming, which enticed visiting artists to the Vail Valley;
WHEREAS, Randy Milhoan's inspired and energetic wisdom planted the roots for
the Summervail Art Workshop for Art and Critical Studies, and the Town of Vail has
benefitted greatly from the inspired art scene due to Milhoan's contribution and the
formation of the Summervail Art Workshop for Art and Critical Studies which inspired
art, dance, music, galleries, classes, art education, lecture series and interactive
learning for over 14 years;
WHEREAS, Randy Milhoan and his peers created the inspiration for many
generations to come to see, witness, and participate in the broad spectrum of national
and international arts and culture in the Vail Valley; the Summervail Art Workshop for
Art and Critical Studies programs inspired many of today's art and cultural non-profit
organizations;
WHEREAS, the importance of art and culture can be directly attributable to Randy
Milhoan and the Summervail Art Workshop Legacy Project to establish the historical
preservation of the legacy of the Summervail Art Workshop for Art and Critical Studies
program, which ran from 1971 to 1984 and became an invaluable treasured and
historical asset to the Town of Vail and to the art world;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved the Mayor and Vail Town Council proclaims July
19th to July 25th as Summervail Art Workshop for Art and Critical Studies week in Vail,
Colorado and urge everyone to participate in the programs that speak to the art and
culture of the Summervail Art Workshop Legacy Project. The Town of Vail greatly
appreciates all of Randy Milhoan's contributions to this programming and we thank him
for his creativity, diligence, and leadership which helped create a legacy of artistic and
cultural programs in Vail. The Town Council extends its sincerest thanks to those who
are a part of the Summervail Art Workshop Legacy Project and all it has done to support
the Town of Vail's vision "to be the premier international mountain resort community".
Dated this 20th day of July 2021.
Vail Town Council Attest: