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HomeMy WebLinkAboutART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD - MINUTES - 06/18/2025 (2) ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 3:30 PM The Lincoln Center, Founders Room 6/18 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:32 PM 2. ROLL CALL a) Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Renee Sherman, Christopher Staten, and Nancy Zola b) Board Members Absent – Myra Powers and Heidi Shuff c) Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Cheryl Donaldson d) Guests – None present 3. INTRODUCTIONS 4. AGENDA REVIEW 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, May 21, 2025 Ms. Sherman pointed out that Ms. Barnes’ name was listed incorrectly in a motion. This will be corrected on the final version Ms. Barnes moved to approve the minutes Ms. Sherman seconded. Unanimously approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS a) ARTIST CONSULTANT LIST REVIEW Ms. Martin thanked the board for their work in reviewing the submissions. This was formerly the Design Consultant List. She noted that it is a preapproved list and that acceptance doesn’t guarantee the artists will be hired for a project. There was a large gap before the lowest scored applicants. Ms. Zola moved we accept the top 16 for inclusion on the Artist List Ms. Sherman seconded. Unanimously approved. b) ASPHALT ART PRESENTATION Ms. Martin shared information about this FC Moves project. As it is art on City property, the design must be approved by the APP Board. After the mural was installed in 2024 the Arapahoe tribal community shared that the feather imagery ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING 6/18 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 2 used on the ground is seen as disrespectful. The City’s equity office worked with the decedents of Chief Friday (who was represented in the mural by the feathers). They suggested redesigning the feather elements to include nature imagery and native symbolism. The artist, Jess Bean, created a redesign that changes the feathers into fish with the Arapahoe symbol for fish as their fins. FC Moves will also be creating an interpretive sign with information about the history of native tribes in the area and the artist’s statement. FC Moves is responsible for the accuracy of the historical references on the signage, which is still being developed. FC Moves is responsible for the accuracy of the Arapaho imagery on the trout. Ms. Barnes moved to approve the redesign. Mr. Staten seconded. Unanimously approved. c) APP CONFERENCE Ms. Good presented highlights from the Americans for the Arts AFTACON in Cincinnati. d) 30TH ANNIVERSARY DISCUSSION Ms. Martin shared updates on the APP celebration. She shared the design of T- shirts and asked the board to send Ms. Good their sizes for shirts. Other updates included: Art exhibits sharing additional work by the artists creating projects for APP this year are planned for the Center for Creativity and The Lincoln Center. Highlighting past projects on our Instagram account (@focoart) and video interviews with artists. e) TRANSFORMER CABINET DISCUSSION Ms. Martin brought a discussion to the table regarding previous discussions about how to attract and select new artists. She noted that 2026 is the 20th anniversary of the first cabinet being painted and suggested making 2026 a special year to only solicit new artists that haven’t painted a cabinet before. She is suggesting this as a one-year test and to then reevaluate. The Board was supportive of the idea. Staff will bring a call for the Board to review at a future meeting. 8. STAFF REPORT Ms. Martin shared the highlights. The full report will be emailed to the Board. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Zola asked about the final version of the APP/CuRB Board merger ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING 6/18 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 3 ordinance. She noted typos in the version that was sent to the Board, particularly saying both 7- and 9-member board. Board members shared their concern with the process, specifically the fast timeline and lack of additional information. Ms. Donaldson shared her knowledge including that both boards will be dissolved, and current members need to reapply. She said the decision to combine was about city resources and not a performance review. She shared that the new Board won’t be reviewing Fort Fund grant applications and that staff is looking for ways to improve processes for APP selection. Ms. Donaldson asked for the conversation to be added to the agenda for the next APP Board Meeting. Ms. Bauer wanted to confirm that staff won’t be losing their jobs. The Board reiterated that a larger group needs to review APP projects. 10. ADJOURNMENT 4:46 PM Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 7/16/2025