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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 4, 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 April 6 meeting.
2. No citizen input.
3. Vail Village Parking Structure Mural Design Discussion, Jason Graves – artist
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• Review concepts for VV parking structure space for murals, both vehicular and pedestrian
potential sites. Jason reviews the composition drafts. He would like to explore a new direction
for the geometric patterning murals based upon a recent successful studio exhibition.
• He looks at a more realistic direction, similar to their signature flower, for the exterior walls on
the outside parking deck. He identifies the landing area where the geometric patterning could
be tied into the interior of the garage.
• Kathy compliments the geometry and color palette of the first design. She thinks it has good
rhythm for a driving experience. Susanne also likes the geometry and how it complements the
patterns of the roofline, as well as the pop of the color in the first concept. Courtney likes the
energy and movement of the first design as well. Tracy also thinks the geometric patterning is
best for the interior. She would like to see the possibility of the flowers on the outside walls,
especially since it will be a photo opportunity. She asks about looking at native Colorado
flowers which may appeal to residents and guests. The artist will look at that and explains they
look at the symmetry of the actual flower. Molly comments that the TOV Flower Crew is going
to plant the dinner plate Dahlias this summer. Kara comments that we want to be mindful of
the artists’ signature styles and compositions.
• The Board discusses the pros and cons of the proposed locations. Jason discusses the
elements and pieces of the geometry to connect the murals. He is open to looking at other
flowers as well. He likes the symmetry of the design and introducing different colors.
• The Board looks forward to seeing the drafts and discusses a mid-June installation timeline.
4. Stickwork Condition Update
• Molly shares images of Stickwork and discusses the condition of the remaining structures. The
recommendation is to remove the three western structures for safety purposes. It will leave
only three structures on the east which aesthetically have also become compromised with time
and weather.
• Kara comments that to leave a single structure loses the impact of the installation in its
entirety. The Board moves to remove all of Stickwork for public safety.
5. Permanent location of Seibert Memorial Sculpture Discussion
• Molly shows images of the present location of the sculpture on the Gore Creek Promenade
which was a public/private funding partnership. The temporary location is west of where it was
decided to be permanently placed on the Promenade. Many people have commented that the
work should be closer to the base of the mountain given the gesture of Pete Seibert. At
present, he is gesturing to the back of the Sitzmark Lodge.
• Molly met with Vail Resorts to identify opportunities for a location closer to the mountain. She
would like to get feedback from the Board for the three potential locations and discuss
possibilities with the stakeholders.
• Vail Resorts is also open to the possibility of reorienting the three figures of the snowball fight
by Gail Folwell. Kara comments that ski school utilizes that area quite a bit as well. Tracy
comments we should be mindful of that in placing the Seibert memorial, as we also don’t want
skis to be placed against the sculptures.
• The Board would like to visit Mountain Plaza to see the options for the sculpture placement.
6. Summer 2020 installation discussion
• Ladies Fancywork Society (https://www.ladiesfancyworksociety.com/) - Looking at the
weekend of June 12 – 14 for the installation at the Vail Public Library
• Molly is working on the summer brochure outlining the various programs considering the local
health orders.
8. Coordinator updates.
• Reduction of board size to 5 v 7 was supported by Council. A formal first reading of the
ordinance change will take place at the next Council meeting.
• Future meetings – June 1 – Molly will update the Board whether it will be remote or not.
• Summer Art Walks are scheduled to start July. We will have to monitor the allowable sizes as
the health orders are made.
• The Art in Vail interactive/virtual collection map is being updated as a good resource.
• Emilio Garcia is booked to return from Mexico the week of June 7th for the wall installation at
the Golf Clubhouse.
9. Other matters from the Board.
• Susanne shared two recent articles in the NYTimes about street art & murals during the time of
COVID.
10. Meeting adjourned.