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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – 3:30 PM
The Lincoln Center, Founders Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:33 PM
2. ROLL CALL
a) Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Myra Powers, Renee
Sherman, Heidi Shuff, and Nancy Zola
b) Board Members Absent – Christopher Staten
c) Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Anna Kelso
d) Cultural Resources Board Liaison – Leslie Walker
e) Guests – None
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, May 15, 2024
Ms. Sherman confirmed the update she requested to her attendance had been
made.
Ms. Powers moved to approve the minutes
Ms. Shuff seconded.
Unanimously approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a) Asphalt Art Project Review
Anna Kelso with FC Moves was in attendance to present the project for the
intersection of Magnolia, Canyon, and Sherwood. The project is funded through
an Asphalt Art Initiative grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and FC Moves. It
isn’t funded by APP. She shared the final design by artist Jess Bean and its
inspiration. She also outlined community engagement, the updated project
budget, and proposed installation schedule in mid-August. The Board asked
about signage. Ms. Kelso shared that the DEI Office has also made this request.
If approved by the Board, the project will be recommended to City Council that will
need to approve due to the budget being over $30 ,000.
Ms. Sherman moved to approve the Asphalt Art as presented.
Ms. Zola seconded.
Unanimously approved.
b) Center for Creativity Restroom Mural Review
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Ms. Martin presented the project design by artist Chelsea Ermer. For this mural
Chelsea is painting a sunset cloudscape. The purpose for this mural is to add
whimsy and surprise to the space.
Ms. Powers moved to approve for the Center for Creativity Restroom Mural.
Ms. Shuff seconded.
Unanimously approved.
c) Transformer Cabinet Artist Discussion
Ms. Good shared statistics for the last five years. There was a discussion about
ways to include new artists and modify the process. The Board requested to
continue the discussion at a future meeting.
d) APP 30th Anniversary
Ms. Martin shared that the APP program started in April 1995 and 2025 will be
the 30th Anniversary. Staff wants to start a discussion with the Board of ways to
share the APP story. The 20th anniversary celebration was discussed as a model.
It was suggested to have a celebration at the newly remodeled Center for
Creativity. Staff will add this to the agenda to continue the discussion.
8. STAFF REPORT
Ms. Martin shared highlights and updates; the report will be emailed to the Board.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Leslie Walker with the Cultural Resources Board shared about the granting
process for Fort Fund. They are also starting community workshops.
Ms. Bauer shared about a friend who was moved by seeing a Pedestrian Paver
featuring a wheelchair athlete that reminded her of her son. She also shared that
she went to the Chair/Vice Chair training and wanted to thank Staff for their
organization. She also shared about the Church of Beethoven at Avogadro’s
Number as a favorite summer activity.
10. ADJOURNMENT 4:54 PM
Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 07/17/2024