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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 4, 2021_Minutes_Attachments Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes Monday, January 4, 2021 - 8:30 a.m. Virtual Webinar/COVID-19 AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St. John, Kara Woods Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator 1. Approval of November December 7, 2020 meeting minutes. 2. Citizen input. 3. Ramsey Cotter - Summervail Workshop for Art & Critical Studies Discussion (Presentation attached) • Presentation on the history of the Summervail Workshop and commemorating it during its 50th Anniversary this summer. Interest in in raising funds resurrecting the program and archiving the historical materials and ephemera. • Lori Barnes, Director of Vail Public Library, comments that the library captured Randy Milhoan’s oral history. She remarks that they would be interested in assisting to preserve this heritage and invites Ramsey to present at the Jan. 21st Cultural Heritage Committee. • Molly comments it is a nice connection to AIPP’s work in repurposing the Anholtz structure to be a working artist residency space given the history of the Summervail’s earliest days in Ford Park. • Kathy comments a 50th anniversary event would be nice and suggests an event for artists to come together. Such an event may have more exposure to garner funds for a documentary. • Susanne clarifies the vision for 2021with Ramsey. Ideally, they would like to have a sculpture created this summer to commemorate the Summervail Workshop and look towards a documentary in the future. 4. Ford Park Art “Shack” Studio Space Review • Molly updates the Board on the evaluation for repurposing the space done thus far with Harry Teague Architects. • She shares the favorable concept that the AIPP board in 2019 explored. (document attached) • Given the waterline is now more accessible to the space, the AIPP Board began to reexamine it as a working arts studio space maintaining the character of the existing structure. • Kathy recommends the next steps for the Board is to look at the Needs and Assessments document for the space’s use to discuss at next meeting. • Molly will look at the remaining allocated funds donated by East West Partners for the space. • Courtney and Susanne remark about the possibilities of creating synergy for a creative space along with the history of Summervail Workshop. 5. Clubhouse sculpture discussion. • Informational plaque for Jerry Ford Invitational posters is now installed. • The golf print has been reframed. • Two new plaques for art also installed. • Possible locations for an outdoor sculpture in proximity to the clubhouse keeping in mind the multi-users for the banquet space is discussed. • The Board discusses sculptures by Floyd Elzinga. Kara remarks the subject matter and style fits the criteria for space aesthetically and the timeline for completing the project. Kathy likes the work but would like to see a unique work by the artist if possible. She comments winter placement and snow accumulation should be considered with a selected work. Courtney and Tracy comment about potential photo opportunities for users of the banquet space. • The Board motions they would like to explore the possibility of the fire cone installations with additional sculptures by the artist. • A second motion is made to look at other available sculptures by the artist if the fire cone is impossible. 6. Mural Locations for Summer 2021 • Molly shares potential locations for mural installations for Summer 2021. • The Board likes the potential locations and will further consider options at the next meeting. 7. Coordinator updates. • Molly thanks Barrett Woods and her friend Avery for making 220 lantern kits for distribution. • Kathy comments the lanterns look festive and the shepherd hooks worked for people displaying their own lanterns. She compliments the ice sculptures as well. Tracy remarks on the number of people enjoying the ice. • LFS installation has been removed. The Board will assess condition and repurposing the installation perhaps in proximity to one of the playgrounds. • Symposium print signage is close to production. • Molly is postponing the art walks for the time being. She may change the time for the winter art walks going forward as the present 3:30 start time is extremely busy now in the village with outside apres. 8. Other matters from the Board. 9. Meeting adjourned. Ramsey Cotter – Presenter 4th of January 2021 SUMMERVAIL ART WORKSHOP SUMMERVAIL 13 years • Every Summer between 1971 - 1984 Art Workshop • Supported by Local Business • Attended by Local and National Community David Keens teaching metal working at SummerVail Art Workshop Collection: David Keens Papers A group photo at SummerVail Art Workshop Collection: David Keens Papers A group photo with dog outside at SummerVail Art Workshop Collection: David Keens Papers A sprint at the SummerVail Art Workshop Collection: David Keens Papers SUMMERVAIL Has attracted & invited big names like: Donna Dewey - Oscar winning director, Jim Cotter, Randy Milhoan, And many more … Dale Chihuly Jerry Saltz Christo and Jeanne-Claude • MonuMent / sCulPtuRe marking 50 years • WoRKsHoP / eVent ReCReAteD • DoCuMentARY • BooK PLAN • Begin CReAting HYPe press, media, propaganda • RAise MoneY • Begin ReseARCHing / ARCHiVing past event to lay groundwork for future event, monument, book/film • Begin PRoDuCing tHe ABoVe PlAn ACTION STEPS • soCiAl MeDiA, Web, Instagram, Facebook • sHoP on WeBsite to sell posters, prints, t-shirts, etc. to help in the raising of funds • gAlleRY WitH eVent here we can have images of past summer Vail workshops. Collaborate with Anholz Shed Reno Project to hang art in new “art space” • ReACH out to loCAl AnD nAtionAl ARt MAgAzines, PuBliCAtions, with an aim to have a monthly piece in the Vail Daily with information and progress on where we are with bringing the event back to the community • PosteRs - reprint old posters (these are amazing and curious – sure to attract attention AWARENESS speakers, panel discussions, workshops, over the course of at least a weekend / it’s like our version of the ‘ideas fest’ only more interactive and more approachable For example: 30 local artist & 5 international artist We want people to come from all over the world. Making this an opportunity you don’t want to miss and creating a program that becomes a “must attend event” SUMMERVAIL WORKSHOP • neW uPCoMing ARtists - loCAl AnD inteRnAtionAl • olD WoRKsHoP instRuCtoRs / AttenDees, PeoPle WHo WAnt to sHARe tHeiR MeMoRies of tHe eVent • Bill Pullman (actor) theater school • Jerry Salts • Dale Chihuly • Christo project managers • Brenda Hemelfarb • Old Town of Vail counsel members • Brent Bingahm • Bill Ray, wife Maggie - Bronze sculpture • ... CONNECTING PEOPLE • HistoRiCAl eVent that marks a very important part of the cultural development here • RAises AWAReness within and across communities • BRing A stigMA of being the capital of cool within art circles and to art enthusiast • CReAtes A HeAtHY & PositiVe enViRonMent that stimulates intrigue, critical thinking & creativity - promoting culture & our love for our community & the art world WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE VAIL VALLEY? • toWn of VAil • sPonsoRsHiPs – “loCAl & nAtionAl BRAnDs” • Donations from previous workshop attendees • Event swag, event fees • Grant money, donations, private and public • Kick starter, Go fund me HOW TO GET FUNDING? “INSPIRATION ExISTS, bUT IT HAS TO FIND YOU WORKING.” - Pablo Picasso Ramsey Cotter – Presenter 4th of January 2021