HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 5, 2022 _Minutes
Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 7, 2022
AIPP Board members present: Susanne Graf, Tracy Gordon, Kathy Langenwalter, Lindsea Stowe,
Courtney St. John
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator
1. Call to Order.
2. No citizen input.
3. Approval of November 7, 2022 meeting minutes.
4. 16th Annual Vail Winterfest Presentation by Ben Roth and Paul Wertin.
• The artists present refined concepts for Winterfest ice and light installation.
• Board provides feedback about the installation. All members are pleased with the presentation and look forward
to seeing it come to fruition.
• They will begin installation week of January 1st. Molly will get approved contractual agreement to the artists.
5. Commissioned art by Lamont Joseph White
• Molly shares the artist’s sketch for proposed original commissioned oil painting measuring 48 x 36 inches.
• Board unanimously approves the sketch and directs artist to proceed with oil painting.
• The painting is scheduled to be on view at the CO. Snowsports Museum through Feb. at this time.
• The Board compliments the painting and enjoys how Town of Vail is represented as well as Vail Mt. in the sketch.
• TOV will work mutually with Lamont for any reproductions beyond promotional, pr, marketi ng, social media.
• 5 posters by Lamont will also be on display at Vail Public Library.
6. Vail Artist in Residency Summer 2023 and Artist Studio Space Updates
• The VVF has agreed to partner with AIPP for a July display of three sculptures in the tented area of the
amphitheater as a part of the Artist in Residence (AIR) pilot summer program (noting not having a physical
space).
• Molly will work with the VVF once their summer schedule is solidified for c ommunity engagement and
collaboration. Possible ideas include:
o Meet the Artist/reception
o Alpine Arts
o Art walks
o Collaborate with non-profits: Bravo!, BFAG, Dance
o Chefs in the Gardens
o YouthPower365
• Lindsea is cultivating partnerships with property owners in the Vail area for the residency programs.
• The Board would like to better understand the deliverables from the artist in this pilot program.
• The Board’s recommendation is to get the AIR Studio design before the Council.
7. Coordinator Updates.
• Next meeting January 9
• Council update January 3 with Harry Teague Architects
• Strategic Plan Updates and AIR. Kathy would like to request an updated draft with the edits thus far. Molly asks
Board to review and provide edits to the plans.
• Winter brochure is being printed.
8. Meeting adjourned.