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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Retreat* - MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 11:30 a.m.
Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse
1775 Sunburst Drive, Vail, CO
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Courtney St. John, Kathy
Langenwalter, Kara Woods.
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
The mission of this retreat is to have a focused gathering of the AIPP Board to discuss the
Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places’ collection, temporary installations, programs, and
community engagement.
1. Review current Clubhouse art installations/décor and discuss any potential art
opportunities.
The Board reviews the art & décor presently installed in the clubhouse by artists:
• Mai Wyn Shantz
• Amy Dose
• Emilio Garcia
• Brendan Caffrey
• Nordic Posters
• Gerry R. Ford Invitational Posters
• Faux floral & tree arrangements, benches, console table, plaques (some remaining)
The Board discusses other possible ideas including: a sculpture in corner by elevator and art
placement on the wall above entry to stairwell foyer. Kathy suggests relocating the tree in the first-
floor entry to the foyer and centering the painting regardless of the fire alarm. Molly will check to see if
the covering of the alarm may be painted to match the wall color. Currently, the Board does not want
to plan any receptions to meet the clubhouse artists, but perhaps later. Molly reviews the reasons and
challenges for not suspending art from the foyer ceiling. Molly will ask facilities if there is a cleaning
plan for the entry area of the clubhouse, especially looking at works that may have difficulties with
height.
2. Discussion - Direction for future AIPP installations, programs, and community engagement
with consideration of present and potential future health orders, as well as reduced budgets.
SUMMER – outdoors & social distancing
• Jason Graves / Remington coming August 10 – The Board motions to budget $5,000 for the
remaining mural in the structure.
• The Board would like to continue adding new murals within the structures next summer.
• Studio Space in Ford Park. The Board would like to continue the design process with Harry
Teague and the remaining budgeted funds from the East West Partners donation.
• Art Walks – Amy Dose demonstration & interaction. The Board liked having the artist create in
public for people to enjoy a passive experience. If she is willing to continue painting during the
art walks, the Board would welcome it.
WINTER – ice, snow, light, lanterns
• The Board suggests the artist to look at the entire area of the Gore Creek Promenade rather
than creating a social gathering space. The Board wants to explore the implementation of light
and ice incorporating the creek.
• Lantern Walk (numbers may not allow for workshop and walk) - The Board discusses how to
continue the tradition if walk cannot occur. Perhaps, artists create lanterns and install
throughout town. A zoom instruction for Lantern Making with Alpine Arts Center is also
suggested.
The Board is enthusiastic about the Vail Library creating a Story Walk. They would like to invite them
to present at the next meeting.
Future meeting agenda items:
• Vail Health presentation of art within the facility by Doe Browning, Vail Health Art Committee
Member
• Todd Winslow Pierce – Local photographer. Concept for installation in Ford Park.
• Marriott Residences – Presentation of public art in the private development
Meeting adjourned.
*Meeting will adhere to current public health orders.