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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 8:30 a.m.
Webinar meeting / COVID-19
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Kara Woods.
AIPP Board member absent: Courtney St. John
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of September 14th meeting minutes.
2. Citizen input.
3. Altus Development Project - Public Art Proposal. (Proposal attached)
Jackie Meade - Lewis Art Consulting, Jeff Jackson – Artist, Pete Carlson – Gore Creek Group
• Jackie Meade reviews the proposal for a commissioned sculpture by artist Jeff Jackson to be installed
before the end of 2020.
• Jeff reviews his background in art and use of metal for his sculptures. 90% of his work is commissioned
which he shares selected images in corporate collections.
• Incline (title of work) will be created in Cor-ten steel with brushed stainless steel in the tubing and
element at the base of the sculpture. These are very durable materials especially in our environment. It
will measure approximately 13 feet tall placed on a 36 x 36 inch base.
• The artist will activate the rusting of the patina upon installation. Typically, it will be an even patina
within a year and grow richer over the next few years. It is a living surface in that respect.
• The sculpture will be installed at grade connecting the work with the landscape. The artist prefers to
have his sculptures appear as if emerging from the ground.
• The sculpture will be highly visible adjacent to the sidewalk along the South Frontage Road on the
western corner of the property.
• The Board expresses concern for the proximity of the work to the large green utility boxes and
generator. Pete addresses the utility boxes which are in line with the north wall elevation so that they
are not protruding. The area between the two buildings is an easement. He remarks that there will be a
10-foot-wide heated sidewalk in front of the property. The sculpture will be adjusted on the corner, so it
makes sense. It will not be in the Xcel easement area near the utility boxes. The sculpture pad will be
integrated into the landscape plan and confirms it will be in front of the building and not to the side of it.
• Molly inquires about distance of work from the balcony. Pete confirms it will be a safe distance from the
balcony.
• Kathy confirms it will not be in visible sight with the utility boxes. She would like to reconfirm the location
along with the mitigation of the size of the building.
• Pete confirms they can finalize the location along with the updated landscaping plan, so it is nicely
integrated with the site.
• Kathy asks about the reverse side of the sculpture. The artist confirms the work leans giving space for
the overlapping of the stainless-steel tubing. He explains it as having a ¾ view with two to three unique
views.
• The total budget of $50,000 has been met with their public art proposal.
• The Board compliments the work but would like to see the location marked on the actual site with
locates before installation.
• Susanne motions to approve the work, but requests clarification on the location and site prior to final
approval. The Board agrees unanimously.
• Molly will follow-up with the presenters to get the plans for the location requested by the Board.
4. Golf & Nordic Clubhouse final art installations (images of potential locations attached)
• The Board would like to utilize the remaining $25,000 in the art budget before the end of the year. They
review images of potential locations for public art.
• Molly met with the town electrician about any possible ways to increase the lighting in the corridor to the
grill from the event space. She mentions arranging Vail vintage postcards above the water fountains to
add some visual interest.
• Kathy believes we should look to integrating art outside versus the entrance and interior. We should
also look to the outdoor stairwell entrance for art.
• Kara agrees and perhaps we can look at reframing the existing golf course print in the corridor.
• The Board reviews possible artists to consider for the exterior space along with materials and the
possibility of also commissioning a work.
• Molly will bring potential options to the next Board meeting.
5. Vail Winterfest & Lantern Walk discussion.
Lantern Making and Display
• Susanne shows a prototype of a painted watercolor lantern she has been creating with the VMS
students. There will be about 80 to 90 lanterns from her classes. The kids have their names on the
bottom of the lanterns in case we make the display like a scavenger hunt.
• Molly met with Doe Browning and she likes the direction the Board is going to continue the lantern
momentum. She was enthusiastic about the connectivity of the project without being together as a
group. There can be a way to reimagine the project in a positive manner with behavioral health during
these interesting times.
• With Public Works we are thinking of creative ways to decorate areas near the International Bridge with
lanterns – both from guests, students, residents, purchased lanterns, and basic decoration. Lanterns
may be hung from accessible trees near the planter beds on the bridge, as well as shepherd hooks in
the planters. We will also look at ways to illuminate the bridge – image below:
• Beth Slifer was very complimentary of the illumination of the trees along the Gore Creek Promenade at
last year’s Winterfest and suggests we look at that option again this year.
• Molly informs the Board about a new light installation at Ford Park as a ticketed event with the VVF. It
will be a walk-through experience if approved by Council throughout the park with a production
company called Magic of Lights. It will run concurrently with Winterfest.
• Our thoughts are to have a video of instruction available via Alpine Arts for people to watch at their
leisure. We will provide lanterns and lights for people to collect via a registration process. We will also
have instructions for making lanterns with the kits.
Winterfest Ice Installation
• Paul Wertin from Alpine Ice will present at the next meeting. We are planning to open the illuminated
ice installation along the Gore Creek Promenade on December 20th.
• The plan is to utilize the entire promenade area to the International Bridge versus creating a centralized
gathering space in the open area by Mountain Standard. We have done this in the past and it creates
more of a wandering experience versus a congested singular installation space.
6. Coordinator updates.
• Ford Park Art Shack discussion. Kathy explains we need to come together so we can review the
building and look at it with a unified vision. She would like the Board to understand the
operational side and complexities of it as a facility. Molly explains there are monies remaining
from the EW donation should we move forward with Harry Teague redefining designs, so we
can get construction cost estimates for 2022. Molly asks the Board to review the documents on
the project, especially the uses and findings from Harry Teague.
• Facemasks – waiting on samples and pricing.
• Lionshead murals maintenance with Randy Milhoan. We were able to budget minimal
maintenance for $1500.
• Seibert relocation memo was on a recent Council agenda. It was received favorably by Council.
Molly and Charlie Turnbull measured the space again. The sculpture would not protrude from
the planter bed and remain away from the eave. The town will look at the best options for siting.
• CRUSH Walls review – Molly and Tracy will share their images and what we saw at the event at
a future meeting. Molly explains with the new murals it is an understanding that the works will
stay up if they are in good condition (3 to 5 year lifespan). It is at the discretion of the Board to
repaint any murals that are showing deterioration or perhaps dated. We should look at new
locations for 2021.
• Molly would like the Board to begin brainstorming on 2021 Summer installations with the idea of
social distancing still a possibility.
7. Meeting adjourned.
Public Art Submission
Altus
400 S Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado
81657
Altus development as of August 2020
Altus design rendering
Art to be installed Q4 2020
Selected Artist & Previous Work
Jeff Jackson, Denver CO
BFA, Arizona State University
Specializes in:
•Metals
•Indoor
•Outdoor
•Kinetic
•Commissioned
Inverted & Wedge, Corten and Stainless Steel
Inverted & Wedge, Corten and Stainless Steel
Public and Private Collections:
Sloan Interiors, Cave Creek, AZ
King Residence, Michigan
Carter Didlake, Denver Design Center
Campbell Colorado Collection
Campbell Arizona Collection
Designers Touch, Denver, CO
Askew, Vail CO
Renflow, Denver, CO
Nix Residence, Biloxi, MS
Peter & Bonnie Kudla Collection, Denver, CO
Peter & Bonnie Kudla Collection, Scottsdale, AZ
Larkin Residence, Boulder, CO
Archer Concepts Group, CO
Cornwell Residence, Ocean Springs, MS
Entrican Residence, Titusville, FL
Inverted & Wedge, Corten and Stainless Steel
Exhibitions
•Denver International Airport
Best of Colorado Artists 2006
•Republic Plaza “Curated Showcase”
Denver, CO – March, 2005
•Tadu Contemporary Art Gallery
Santa Fe, NM –Permanent 2004 -2005
•Neo Gallery “H20 “ Duo
Denver, CO –November 2004
•Celebrate Colorado Artists
Denver, CO – May, 2004
Awarded Best in Show
•Walker Fine Art Gallery “Juxtapose”
Denver, CO –April 2003
Ribbon, Mirror finish stainless steel and Colorado alabasterPrivate Collection, Stainless Steel Intersect, Corten and Stainless steel
Commissioned Sculpture Rendering
Title: Incline
Medium: Weathering steel (Corten)
and “brushed” stainless steel tubing
represented by black lines. Brushed
stainless steel “hand rubbed” at
bottom.
Size: 12’-13’ tall
Base Size: 36” x 36” concrete slab
Materials
1. Weathering (aka Corten steel)
steel- weather and corrosion
resistant steel.As the finish is
exposed to weathering elements, it
begins to rust creating a unique
patina
2. Brushed stainless steel tubing-
metal is polished with a fine bristle
brush creating a polish
Altus sculpture materials
Site
•Sculpture to be installed at
grade
•Connection with landscape
•Natural colors
Benefit to Public
•Visible to public- situated at
the entrance of Vail
•Next to pedestrian path and
frontage road going into Vail
Approximate Sculpture Location
Approximate Sculpture Location
•Approximate scale
•Orientation may change
•Image rendered in photo
of current construction
phase as of 9.14.20
Uniqueness to Vail
•Commissioned -one of kind
sculpture
•Altus –means rising
•Vertical element reflects
Altus’s name and mountains
of Vail Valley
•Simultaneously alludes to lift
cables and ski tracks
•Abstraction gives timeless
quality
Project Schedule
•Upon approval from Vail
board
•4-6 weeks lead and install
•Lighting & landscape
installed after sculpture
Budget
•$50K
•To include all the following:
•Design, labor, materials, fees,
installation, and applicable
tax
Thank you
Contact: Jackie Meade
Jackie@lewisartconsulting.com
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