HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 2023 _Minutes
Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 6, 2023
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graff, Kathy Langenwalter, Lindsea Stowe,
Courtney St. John
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator, Todd Oppenheimer – TOV Landscape Architect
1. Call to order.
2. No citizen input.
3. Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes.
4. Ford Park Master Plan review of AIPP responses to Dec. 27, 2022 letter.
• Andrew Dawson (WRT Design - Project Manager – via Zoom)
• Ford_Park_Master_Plan_Letter1_26_23.pdf
• Presentation by Andrew Dawson about the background, gathering of stakeholder data, and goals for
updating the Ford Park Master Plan:
• 230206 WRT Ford Park Presentation AIPP
• The document is scheduled for completion mid-Summer.
• Dawson asks the AIPP Board about the inclusion of public art, programs, and the forthcoming Artist in
Residency Studio for the planning purposes.
• Public art conveys the identity of the park and creates a connection to the art program throughout the
town.
• The Board discusses the importance of AIPP as a stakeholder within the park and requests flexibility as
public art needs and installation opportunities arise. Each art installation becomes a unique catalyst for
community dialog and engagement.
• The Board explains how the studio will be used and that it will be a cornerstone for the AIPP program.
The area surrounding the studio is ideal for displaying art.
• The Board confirms as capital projects are developed in the park, a percentage for public art allocation
will be applied to facilities.
• The Board speaks to the importance of art pulling the community together. Cultural programs are a
means to have more stimulating conversations beyond recreation. It addresses diversity in global
discourse through education and discussions. Art is vital to human experience.
• The Board is invited to participate in the stakeholder meeting in March.
5. Artist in Residency Pilot Program for Summer 2023
• Squire Broel (Artist in Residence – via Zoom)
• Broel_Image_Deck_Summer_Vail_2023
• Squire presents community engagement opportunities and how the pilot program may develop.
• The VVF has agreed to display a few sculptures within the tented courtyard of the amphitheater.
• Squire would like to share the process of creating work with the public and the importance of his work
within nature.
• He proposes creating a temporary installation with involvement from the community.
• The Board thanks Squire for being a steward to launching and developing the pilot program this
summer for the Artist in Residency.
6. Coordinator Updates
• Lamont Joseph White reception is this evening 4 – 6 at the Snowsports Museum.
• Baseball Player install May 2023. The Board needs to discuss base options.
• Molly updates the Board on the potential for a sculpture in the planter bed in front of the
Squash Blossom.
• Next meetings – March 6, April 3
• March meeting – look at mural locations and possible artists.
• Courtney mentions the possibility of placing art in the vacant town bus ad spots. The Board
then discusses this as an opportunity to display the environmental information in lieu of the
pavement decals used throughout the town. The Board has gotten feedback that these
decals deteriorate quickly leaving the streets messy.
7. AIPP Board review and discussion of drafts for Strategic Plan.
• Board reviews, discusses, and edits many aspects of the Strategic Plan draft.
• This updated plan will be sent to Greg Hall for review.
8. Meeting Adjourned.