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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 3, 2020_Minutes_AttPublic Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes Monday, August 3, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. Webinar meeting / COVID-19 AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Courtney St. John, Kathy Langenwalter, Kara Woods. Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator 1. Approval of minutes from July 6th & July 20th meetings with inclusion of information regarding clubhouse. 2.No citizen input. 3.Vail Health Art Update for Public Spaces - Doe Browning, Vail Health Art Committee Member •Presentation of art to be included in the expansion of Vail Health by Doe Browning. (attached) •The art collection for the key public spaces will be installed by opening date in November 2020. •There are several private donors who have funded some of the art acquisitions. •While there is not a public art mitigation requirement for Vail Health, the hospital’s art committee wanted to share the direction of the collection which highlights Colorado artists with many female artists represented. •She discusses the research involved in the palettes and compositions which are optimal in healing environments. The Board compliments the calming sensibility to many of the works. •Doe invites the AIPP Board to tour the hospital’s new art collection upon opening of the facility. •The Board thanks Doe for sharing the artwork with AIPP. 4. Vail Public Library, Story Walk Installation - Lori Barnes, Director, with Cricket & Mary Clare Library staff •Lori explains the history of the StoryWalk® project along with Cricket who envisioned bringing it Vail for several years. Mary Clare was integral in securing a Cares Act grant for the project. •“StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 12 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! They are always received with appreciation. •Cricket explains how East Vail’s Big Horn Park was identified as the ideal location for StoryWalk. The timing is perfect given activities created around social distancing and it will highlight a variety of books about our mountain culture, nature, and diversity. •The pond around the park is perfect for the distancing for the stations. Todd Oppenheimer from Public Works and Beth Markham from Environmental Sustainability Department went on the site visits to discuss location options and collaboration. •Kara asks for comments from the Board: Kathy compliments the Big Horn location and asks if it will be a year-round activity. Cricket comments it will be year-round, and they plan to change the books seasonally. Kathy asks about the design of the stations. Lori comments the design will be similar to the video link by Barking Dogs exhibits (video link below). •Molly asks Lori upon the AIPP Board’s support, does the library then go to the Town Manager/Assistant Town Manager to discuss next steps? Lori confirms this is the case. •Courtney asks how many stations will be included. Cricket responds it will have 20 – 22 stations to accommodate various book lengths and possible information about environmental activities. •Mary Clare asks if there is any level of reporting to AIPP further required? Kathy requests that the Board be informed in looking at the selected stations. •Courtney makes a motion to move forward with the arts/literacy StoryWalk installation by the Vail Public Library at Big Horn park. Tracy seconds and Board unanimously supports in favor. •Links about StoryWalk shared with the AIPP Board: https://www.kellogghubbard.org/storywalk https://marjorieturner.com/2017/07/11/taking-books-outdoors-with-storywalks/ https://www.gcpld.org/storywalk https://pitcolib.org/storywalk And a video link: https://www.bdexhibits.com/ 5.Vail Village Parking Structure, Jason Graves/Remington Robinson final mural - update •Molly compliments the artists on the having significant social media attention for Vail’s murals they created in June. •Jason Graves/Remington Robinson – face covering designs representing the Vail murals. Jason will bring the samples from his source when he comes to paint the mural later this month. He comments the prices for the masks are by volume. It will be a good way to promote AIPP while addressing the importance of wearing a mask and Health ordinances/Covid guidelines. Courtney volunteers to assist in any way she can. •Jason explains the direction for the final mural wall in the Vail Village parking structure adjacent to the murals painted earlier in June. He remarks how it will be cohesive with the existing murals, but adding brighter background colors. •They plan to paint August 10 -14. •The Board discusses potential distribution for the custom face coverings. 6. Coordinator updates. •Art Walks are now limited to 10 people – first-come-first served. •Vail Social – AIPP has been asked for any suggestions on a how a community-wide project may help sustain the Vail Social considering social distancing in lieu of a gathering. It needs to be something accessible for all ages. •Ideas such as a community scrapbook – AV related project have been suggested. •Molly describes a project on view in Avon which incorporates a display of community created prayer flags. We could look to a display on the International Bridge if we go in a similar direction. Kara is hesitant to use a similar project but likes the simplicity of the project. •Susanne offers to brainstorm some ideas which can be instructed remotely or pre-recorded with materials that can be picked up with simple instructions. •Kara wants to clarify the implementation will not fall upon AIPP, nor our budget. The Board questions timeline, schedule, and budget expectations. The Board will brainstorm on possible community related art projects. •Next meeting is Monday, September 14 due to the Labor Day weekend holiday. Molly will advise if it is Zoom or in person. 7.Review of AIPP Board Responsibilities for Approval Process of Public Art in Private Developments •Molly reviews the procedure for AIPP’s approval for public art in private developments in light that two private developments presently have a requirement. •Kathy explains why certain facilities in particular zone districts go through this development process. The inclusion of public art helps mitigate the impact of the development. •As the Art in Public Places Board we review/approve by the regulations in the Town Code (listed below). •The Board would like to explore more allowable guidance for the developers, so that styles, subject-matters, etc. are not continually replicated throughout town. The Board would like to see more unique approaches towards this public art mitigation process. •The Board would like to explore modifying the language to provide the basis, it is beneficial to seek AIPP recommendations. Ultimately, they would like to see less “plop” art in the developments for public art mitigation. Perhaps it would be recommending an art professional to guide the developers in the selection process. Chapter 25 PUBLIC ART 12-25-1: PURPOSE: 12-25-2: APPLICABILITY: 12-25-3: PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS: 12-25-4: PUBLIC ART REVIEW: 12-25-5: PUBLIC ART COMPLETION AND PERFORMANCE BONDS: 12-25-6: MAINTENANCE: 12-25-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines, procedures and standards for the integration of public art into development projects in the town. The enhancement of public places by integrating the creative work of artists improves the pedestrian experience and promotes vibrancy, creativity and livelihood in the community. The presence of and access to public art enlivens the public areas of buildings and their grounds and makes them more welcoming. It creates a deeper interaction with the places where we live, work, and visit. Public art illuminates the diversity and history of a community, and points to its aspirations for the future. A wealth of art and culture in the public realm will foster the economic development of the community. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 12-25-2: APPLICABILITY: This chapter shall apply to projects that have a public art component in the approved development plan, as part of a special development district or an exterior alteration or modification in the public accommodation (PA), public accommodation-2 (PA-2), Lionshead mixed use 1 (LMU-1), Lionshead mixed use 2 (LMU-2) and ski base/recreation 2 (SBR2) districts. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 12-25-3: PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS: A. Eligible Public Art: The following, when produced in limited edition, shall be considered eligible as public art: 1. Attached or site integrated art elements such as passageways, bridges, street furniture, paving materials or artistic features within a garden; 2. Mosaics, painted murals, or terrazzo covering walls, floors and passageways; 3. Independent or freestanding sculpture; 4. Interdisciplinary artwork including the written word, glass, photography, sound, video or any other multimedia works of art appropriate for the site; 5. Earthworks or the integration of natural and manmade materials in the landscape; 6. Fountains and water features; 7. Works that are decorative, ornamental or functional elements of the architecture and that contemporary approaches sculpture, site furnishings, earthwork etc., are welcomed; or 8. Any other project deemed eligible by the AIPPB. B. Ineligible Public Art: The following shall not be eligible as public art: 1. Reproductions or unlimited editions of original work; 2. Directional elements such as supergraphics, signage, or graphic elements already part of the project; or 3. Business or corporate logos or signage. C. Professional Artist: The public art project shall be designed by an artist that meets at least two (2) of the following criteria, provided that emerging artists who demonstrate a high level of competence, ability to create unique artistic enhancements, understanding of mediums and relationship of artwork to the site may be acceptable at the discretion of the AIPPB. 1. The artist has obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts from an accredited college or university. 2. The artist has exhibition experience in a professional context (i.e., galleries, museum, art centers, or other exhibit venues). 3. The artist has received peer recognition such as honorable mentions, awards, prizes, scholarships, appointments, or grants. 4. The artist is pursuing his/her work as a means of livelihood and/or a way to achieve the highest level of professional recognition. 5. The artist's work has been discussed in a published writing. 6. The artist's artwork has been held in public or private collections. D. Location: Public art shall be installed in a location that is open to the public and is visible from a pedestrian or vehicular way. Locations include, but are not limited to, community hubs or gathering places, portals, entrances or gateways, adjacent to sidewalks, adjoining parks and plazas, integrated into the floors, walls and ceilings within public areas and high traffic areas or areas along a bus route. The public art shall be located on site unless otherwise permitted to use town owned property or right of way by the Vail town council. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 12-25-4: PUBLIC ART REVIEW: A. Public Art Plan Required: When required, the applicant shall submit a public art plan for review by the art in public places board. The administrator may require the submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other materials if deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal. The public art plan shall include the following: 1. Site plan showing location of art; 2. Elevations and/or renderings of the project including public art component; 3. Written description of proposed type of public art; 4. Project schedule, including project and public art installation schedule; 5. Representations of the artwork (i.e., drawings, pictures of similar works by the artist); 6. Estimated public art budget, for purposes of determining the amount of performance bond; and 7. A written description of the maintenance plan. B. Final Review: Within thirty (30) days of submittal of the public art plan, the AIPPB shall review the public art plan at a regularly scheduled public hearing and shall make a determination of approval, approval with conditions or modifications, or denial, based on the requirements in subsection C of this section. The design review board shall not have purview over any aspect of the public art within the project. C. Criteria For Review Of Public Art Plan: Prior to approving a public art plan, the AIPPB shall find that the public art plan meets all of the following criteria: 1. Compatibility With The Site: Works of art shall be contextual to the site, and be compatible in style, scale, material, form, and content with their surroundings, and should enhance the relationships between the natural and manmade features of the site. 2. Location: The public art shall be viewable from public spaces, and shall be accessible to the public. 3. Compatible With The Architecture: Works of art that are decorative, ornamental or functional elements of the architecture shall be contextual to the architectural design of the building(s). 4. Scale: The scale of the artwork shall be commensurate with the scale of the development or redevelopment project. 5. Public Safety: Public art shall not create safety issues. 6. Permanence: Public art that requires expensive or continual maintenance is discouraged. Public art shall be resistant to theft and vandalism. D. Appeals: AIPPB decisions may be appealed in accordance with the provisions in section 12-3-3, "Appeals", of this title. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 12-25-5: PUBLIC ART COMPLETION AND PERFORMANCE BONDS: All public art installations that are not complete prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project will require a performance bond equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of the public art outlined in the public art plan. The public art shall be installed as outlined in the approved public art plan within one year after issuance of certificate of occupancy for the project, or the town may use the performance bond to complete the public art installation. Following installation, applicants shall schedule a final inspection with the administrator. Upon a determination by the administrator that the public art installation is complete and in compliance with this code, the town shall release the performance bond. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 12-25-6: MAINTENANCE: Public art shall be maintained as outlined in the public art plan. Maintenance of the public art shall be the sole responsibility of the current property owner in perpetuity, and this obligation shall be deemed to run with the land. Failure to maintain public art in compliance with the public art plan shall be considered a violation of this chapter, subject to the penalties found in section 12-3-9 of this title. (Ord. 8(2008) § 4) 8. Meeting adjourned. Vail Health Hospital Art Installations August 2020 Update Art Council Members ●Committee of volunteers with experience/interest in the visual arts ○Doe Browning ○Susan Frampton ○Alan Kosloff ○Amanda Precourt ○Elaine Schwartzreich ○Staff: Amy Keller, Vail Health Foundation, Vice President & Molly Eppard, Art Consultant ●Focus on artwork for east wing public spaces ●Developed policy for artwork in public spaces at Vail Health ○Based on research on art in healthcare settings ○Focus on Colorado artists or artists with Colorado connection Vision for Vail Health’s Art Collection Aligning with the mission and values of Vail Health, the selected works of art are aimed to enrich the patient, guest, and employee experience. After much research relating to optimal art selection for a healthcare facility, the studies overwhelmingly lean towards depictions and interpretations of the natural world creating a calming and peaceful environment. The comforting palette of blues, yellows, and a scheme of earth tones have been identified as soothing in a healthcare setting.These carefully curated works by Colorado artists will be a compliment our world class resort town. Completed Projects Nature based photography by local artists in West Wing Public Spaces ●Wall covering landscapes in Surgical Services interior pre-op rooms ●Several works on Second Floor (ICU, PCU, FBC and Cath Lab) ●Established rotating Art in Atrium program Vail Health Site-Section Anticipated opening November 2020 Vail Health Site-Section Anticipated opening November 2020 East Wing Commissioned Artwork Exterior Sculpture at Hospital Entrance ●Gift from Alan & Judy Kosloff ●Artist Gino Miles (https://ginomiles.com/) ●Commissioned site-specific work ●Stainless steel composition measuring 10 feet tall x 5 feet wide Work in progress: East Wing Commissioned Artwork Main Lobby Entry ●Gore Range triptych by Sarah Winkler https://www.sarahwinkler.com/ ●Measures 50 in. high x 150 in. wide ●Cool color palette with complementary earth tones and a mirroring effect of the mountain. ●Illusion of reflection on water creating a peaceful and welcoming signature work for lobby. Work in progress: East Wing Commissioned Artwork Main Lobby - Fireplace ●Commissioned work by Trine Bumiller http://www.trinebumiller.com/ ●Measures 48 in. x 48 in. ●Peaceful interpretation of nature with an illuminating silver-toned palette ●Enhances other decorative elements of the lobby area. Sketch of proposed work: Ongoing Projects - East Wing Artwork Emergency Department - Galvin Lobby ●Finalizing selection of a panoramic work by local landscape photographer Todd Winslow Pierce https://www.toddwinslowpierce.com/ Ongoing Projects - East Wing Artwork Outdoor Patio ●Gift from Doe Browning ●Artist Jodie Roth Cooper https://jodierothcooper.com/ ●Finalizing concepts of a mountain silhouette sculptural screen in corten steel Design concepts: Ongoing Projects - East Wing Artwork West Meadow Drive Stairwell ●Three-story mural for back wall of stairwell ●Working with artist Sandra Fettingis to finalize design concepts of a cascading floral-like pattern in a soothing palette https://www.sfettingis.com/ Design concepts: