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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 8:30 a.m.
Virtual Webinar/COVID-19
SPECIAL VAIL WINTERFEST MEETING
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89089569750
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter
AIPP Board member absent: Courtney St. John, Kara Woods
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. 14th Annual Vail Winterfest Ice Installation, Paul Wertin & Jake Proffit - Alpine Ice
(Presentation attached.)
• Paul reviews the presentation and concepts, including lantern dimensions for this year’s Winterfest.
There will be varying heights of the sculptures for consideration of snow accumulation.
• Some lanterns will be hollow with fairy lights inserted to create variation in lighting. The lighting will be
an interesting feature this year creating warm glows throughout the Promenade.
• He discusses internationally inspired lanterns to include in the installation. Susanne asks about Vail’s
sister city program and if it might be a connection? Molly responds about Vail’s three friendship cities
located in Mexico, Japan, and Switzerland . She agrees it can be a connection for the installation.
Susanne compliments the inclusive international unity represented in the display. She likes the
activation of the international lantern concept adjacent to the lanterns on the International Bridge
• Tracy comments since we will be displaying the children’s lanterns on the International Bridge, the ice
lantern designs can be different.
• The tree lit on the western side of the Promenade will serve as the beacon for that entrance to the
installation.
• Kathy compliments the international designs and inquires if it can be carried to the sculpture bases.
• Paul will continue to explore lantern designs. At present , we are looking at 15 – 18 lantern sculptures.
Paul would like to begin the installation December 11th, as there will be a lot of cable trenching. Ideally
eight days will be needed on site. He does not think he will be pulling anymore amps, it will just be more
spread out.
• The Board compliments Paul’s presentation.
• Molly is meeting with Doe Browning the past donor of Winterfest today, so she will have a better idea of
funding.
• Kathy motions to move forward with the installation as presented with the international lantern
concepts. The Board agrees.
2. Meeting adjourned.