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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 6, 2022
AIPP Board members present: Susanne Graf (zoom), Tracy Gordon, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St.
John, Lindsea Stowe
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator, Kendall Peterson, Jill Stilwell,
1. Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes.
2. No citizen input.
3. Kaitlin Ziesmer (zoom) - Update on mural proposals for Lionshead skatepark & exterior wall.
• The Board compliments the direction Kaitlin has gone with the revisions introducing unexpected
characters to the murals. They like the whimsy and contrast of these animals for the murals, as well as
including both a profile and head-on image. They like the personality and color of the compositions.
• Molly discusses flexibility in working on such a tight timeline (arrives June 23 – departs July 1) for the
three murals with Kaitlin. Molly will look into the prep of the walls to expedite the process.
Renderings for the skatepark murals:
P3 Exterior wall (facing Children’s Garden of Learning) proposal:
4. Logan Collection sculpture installation update and landscape review
• Middlebrook and Singletary installed on May 31. It went well with ShipArt and Intermountain
Landscaping.
• Mabry and Kahlhamer installation to take place on June 24. Molly viewed the works in Denver and is
very pleased.
• Thankyou reception for the Logans will take place in August. Date and location TBD.
• Molly is working on the interpretive on plaques with content provided by Kent Logan.
• The Board confirms the location for the Kahlhamer. The work needs to be oriented towards the west
per the artist request. The Board thinks this will be a nice “nook” and discovery location for the work.
• The Tully was located and set by the PW department.
• LANDSCAPING DISCUSSION:
• Molly presents the plans from the Landscaping department. They said they took the Board’s comments
from the last meeting into consideration. The Board reviews the proposed plans and provides feedback
for consideration:
o Nathan Mabry site (VVTRC – West): The Board motions the following recommendations for this
site: The Elijah Blue Fescue surrounding the sculpture is fine. The Board feels the low growing
Waldbrunn Spruce does not flow with the existing plants and will break up the cohesion to the
Lawrence Weiner. They would like to eliminate it from the plan. They would prefer to see the
previously recommended roses versus the spirea, so the plants won’t all be round mounds and
will give a little height to cover the back wall.
o Preston Singletary (VVTRC – Central): The Board motions to remove the sod and simplify the
plantings given the recommendation of the art conservator. He recommends eliminating the
grass around the sculpture and look towards something that will not have the accumulation of
caked-on grass on the surface of the sculpture and less maintenance. The Board would like to
have a mutually agreed upon ground cover. The Landscape crew would like to install a
subterranean wetting mat for irrigation. Kathy modifies the motion to include a landscape cloth
to eliminate concerns for weeds.
o Middlebrook (VVTRC – Central): Tracy is concerned about some of the proposed heights of the
plantings, as the sculpture needs to be viewed in the round. They are proposing plants that will
obstruct the view of the sculpture as the plants mature. Kathy suggests planting the proposed
perennials and not invest too much money in the landscaping, rather to revisit it at the end of
summer. The Board motions not to plant the shrubs, bushes, spruce behind the work and to
rather fill with the perennials to the east of the sculpture for this season. The small Crabapple
behind the lamppost does not look healthy and would like to see it removed.
• The Board reiterates their priority is to see how the sculptures are presented year-round and the
interaction with visitors. They prefer to wait on spending too much budget on the landscaping and
revisit next Spring. It is the responsibility of the Board to provide recommendations for the sculpture
sites including landscaping.
5. Coordinator Updates.
• Summer brochure and ads are being designed.
• Art Walks July 6 – August 31
• Bronze collection was cleaned last week. More attention had to be made on the Seibert Memorial
Sculpture which was a concern. There are monies remaining in that fund which can be utilized towards
maintaining the work.
• Squire Broel to clean the Singletary Totem
• Next steps with Chantelle Rytter. The Board would like Molly to ask about lantern kits and online
instruction for this summer and look towards something bigger in 2024.
• Ford Park Master Plan integration of Art Space
• Next meetings: June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
• Stakeholders for Strategic Plan interviews confirmed: Harry and Susan Frampton and Barry Davis.
Suzanne Silverthorne.
6. Ford Park Art Space Programming Objectives
• Molly updates the Board on the momentum and progress for the development of the Ford Park Art
Space over the past several years including the design development from Harry Teague Architects and
its inclusion in this year’s budget for construction.
• Today the Board will discuss what the program will look like and how it benefits the community, the
artists, the sustainability of programming, and the legacy of that program for Vail. In comparison to
other mountain town with large arts campuses and residency programs, AIPP needs to differentiate the
use of a small studio space to create a public art program that is unique to our community that will
standout against other programs. Identify ways to elevate what Vail can offer with this program.
• This is not a residency where an artist is interacting other artists, it is a more isolated retreat experience
for an artist. It is a time to go inward versus outward. It is time for an artist to concentrate on their own
process and rejuvenate. The Board likes the concept of a retreat and to move away from calling it a
residency.
• Lindsea comments on bridging the gap between artist and community to foster growth. The artist will be
integrated into the community for inspiration.
• Tracy comments on the considerations and expectations for the artists interaction.
• Molly suggests identifying the program as one thing and the space as another. The “Vail Artist Retreat
at the Ford Park Studio” may be a simple possibility. Kathy does not want to use Ford Park. Molly
comments it is a way to look at the language of marketing and growth in the future.
• Kathy asks of the Board what is unique about Vail beyond nature. Lindsea would like to focus on
community integration for the artist and how that may shape Vail’s program differently. The town itself is
the experience versus being totally removed and alleviates many urban pressures. Courtney comments
that it would introspective and self-guided. Tracy comments that it is a time to inspire the artist in their
process. The immediate surroundings would be inspirational. Ford Park is the host to numerous cultural
events throughout the summer months. The location is catered to the pedestrian.
• Molly outlines descriptions of retreats/residencies gives artists the opportunity to live and work outside
of their usual environments, providing them with the time to reflect, research, or produce
work…exploring new locations, different cultures and experiment with different materials. Artist retreats
are breaks from life that allow craftspeople working in different media to experience a calming
environment in which to create rewarding working within a community.
• Each artist retreat will likely look different. Susanne comments on setting guidelines, but to give the
artist a voice about what they would like to gain from the experience.
• Molly discusses meetings with Squire Broel who is a master art conservator and artist who has had
vast experience in residencies, retreats, and instruction.
• The intimacy of this space is an open working studio. The Town has other facilities and assets where
larger gatherings, talks, workshops can take place.
• What does the buy-in and support from the community look like to augment the program? The Board
needs to address what housing and associated costs might look like.
• Lindsea comments on the possibility of community/business partnerships. Not only to alleviate some
burdens of costs, but to integrate into the community fabric. She asks if there are events that can be
allocated towards CSE funding with the educational components and experiences?
• Kathy - Foster a studio in an environment where artists can retreat and reenergize. She comments that
the program aligns with the established AIPP policies and guidelines.
• Lindsea – Foster creative environment and professional growth through connection to community and
natural landscape.
• Tracy – Are there possibilities for an artist to donate a work for a possible auction with proceeds
benefiting the artist’s retreat?
• What does a stipend look like for associated costs for an artist retreat? Is this a potential for
sponsorship and underwriting?
• The Board would like to move forward with the design approval and the construction timeline. They
would like to simplify some of the design elements now that the program is starting to be streamlined.
Molly is instructed to meet with Greg Hall, John King and Matt Gennett to work on an efficient timeline
for the process.
• The Board agrees to make the program in the first few years an invitational process to identify what is
working and what is not working in the program.
• Objectives and Considerations for Programming:
• WHY: We are in a position to set our program apart and offer a unique experience to artists, as well as
bring fresh new perspectives to the valley. The scope of the programs will be mutually designed and
agreed upon by the artist and staff. Typical public engagement consists of community projects,
lectures, demonstrations, youth-learning experiences, workshops or other special programming.
• WHAT: Providing a single artist or collective the opportunity to work in a focused manner in the studio
space. Given the size and limitations of space, this opportunity will stand apart from other larger nearby
arts campuses like BreckCreate, Anderson Ranch.
• WHERE: Approximately 400 square feet the intimate studio space is set in Ford Park along the Gore
Creek, the cultural epicenter of Vail. For some programming needs other assets within the Town of Vail
may be suitable.
• WHO: Emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Regional and National. All demographics. A
variety of disciplines to be considered.
• WHEN: Month long summer residency / retreat. There may be an option for other time options as the
program develops.
7. Meeting adjourned.