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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 1, 2021 - 8:30 a.m.
Virtual Webinar/COVID-19
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St. John
AIPP Board members absent: Kara Woods
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of November January 4, 2021 meeting minutes.
2. No citizen input.
3. Summer 2021 Mural Discussion
• The Board finalizes locations for summer mural projects including: five exterior vents at Dobson
(location also approved by VRD) and inside Vail Village Transportation Center by Cantina.
• The Board looks at images of similar types of spaces and mural materials to envision Vail’s locations.
They would like to explore collaborating with the Snowsports Museum for a mural in the VVTRC space.
• The Board would like to invite selected artists to present at the March meeting for these locations.
4. Summer 2021 Installations
• Presentation tabled for March meeting.
5. Ford Park Art Space Discussion – Needs and Uses Assessments (document attached)
• Molly updates the Board on the Art Space and a recent meeting with the Cultural Heritage Committee.
There is a good connection between the initiatives of preserving SummerVail which occurred in Ford
Park and repurposing this facility to create a physical artistic “makers space” as outlined by the Ford
Park Master Plan.
• Kathy reviews the Needs and Assessments analysis which had been evaluated to practically consider
for the space over the past years with the AIPP Board.
• Artists can utilize the space as a realistic temporary studio, workshop, lecture/talk space for artistic
initiatives and what would be necessary to facilitate this modest space. Molly notes that this is missing
in Vail, as opposed to many other neighboring mountain resort communities.
• Molly reviews the scenarios as evaluated by Harry Teague Associates with AIPP and town staff for
what would be most sustainable for the space. The space was also examined by a structural engineer.
• Kathy comments that the next step would be for further design development. She would like to review
this step along with any additional feedback from the Board.
• AIPP has remaining monies from the East West donation allocated towards the space.
6. Coordinator Updates
• Ladies Fancywork Society installation can likely be repurposed on the roofline of Ford Park Restrooms
in proximity of the playground this summer.
• Summer Vail – met with Cultural & Heritage Committee – They are putting a budget and proposal
together for the digitization of the documents and perhaps a video concept.
• Clubhouse Pinecone Sculpture - The VRD was favorable about the upright cone @ 8 feet. They would
like to be involved in the placement selection.
• Big Dog installation which was a project of GoPro Mountain Games. Molly will look further into the
temporary installation but has concerns about safety for a temporary park setting.
7. Other matters from the Board.
8. Meeting adjourned.
Art Space Building Uses and Needs Assessment 1-23-2019 Page 1of 2
The Art Space building was the summer house of Kansas wheat farmers Henry and Leona Anholtz - perhaps
the first of Vail’s second homes. The building is approximately 14’ wide x 26’ long comprising 364+ gross
square feet.
Art in Public Places was created to further the arts and art education in the valley. The initial concept of the Art
Space was to create a facility to house visiting artists, to hold lectures and educational programs, and to
provide gallery space for temporary exhibits.
Per the Ford Park Master Plan: The Creekside area is a narrow strip of land south of Betty Ford Way and
north of Gore Creek. A few small structures (i.e. the “art shack”, an open air picnic shelter) are located
in this area. Art in Public Places (AIPP) may pursue remodeling or enhancing the art shack at some point in
the future. AIPP had placed permanent art installations in this area and also runs summer art programs in this
part of the Park. Art programs may include activities such as interactive events, educational and participatory
activities, and temporary art installations. The passive use and the limited number of permanent
improvements within this area make it an excellent transition to the more natural, undisturbed Gore Creek
Preservation Sub-area.
Purpose of the Art Shack:
1. Provide artist work space
2. Provide temporary gallery space
3. Provide space for community classes and workshops
4. Provide space for lectures and demonstrations
5. Other
Uses:
1. Studio for artists as follows:
a. Production of art and/or craft by artist
b. Communication between artist and public
c. Opportunity for public to observe working artist
d. Display of work produced by the artist
2. General gallery space
a. Wall hung
b. Ceiling hung
c. Free standing
d. Pedestal
e. Portable shelving
3. Small community workshop space – 10-15 people as allowed per building code
4. Small assembly space – 25-30 people as allowed per building code
5. Other
Arts and Crafts Easily Accommodated:
1. Painting
2. Drawing
3. Sculpture
4. Collage
5. Mosaic
6. Mixed media
7. Papermaking
8. Non welded metalwork
9. Jewelry
10. Graphic
11. Photography, digital
12. Filmmaking
13. Textiles
14. Printmaking
15. Woodworking, small scale
16. Plastic Arts, 3D Printing
17. Other
Art Space Building Uses and Needs Assessment 1-23-2019 Page 2 of 2
Spaces and Necessities to Accommodate Uses:
Existing Building:
1. Open assembly and work space
2. Display space
a. Wall hanging system
b. Ceiling hanging system
c. Other
3. Window coverings
4. Movie screen, pull down
5. Heating System
6. Electrical power including 220 volt
7. Lighting
8. Wi-Fi
9. Other
Multiuse Space:
1. Utility Sink
2. Microwave
3. Refrigerator, small
4. Janitorial supply storage
5. Other
Storage Room:
1. Chairs, folding
2. Tables, folding
3. Portable shelving
4. Other
Restroom:
1. Toilet
2. Lavatory
3. Other
Site Improvements:
1. Patio adjacent to building
2. Multi-purpose space separated from building
3. Other