HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 04/19/2006ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Lincoln Center Columbine Room
Council Liaison: Karen Weitkenaut Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
Chairperson: Lee Needham Vice Chair: Craig Russell
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alan Howe, Ann Carr, Jane Liska-Smith, Craig Russell, Lee Needham, Ray Tollison,
Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Ann Wilmsen
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Cory Gundlach, Jill Stilwell, Doug Moore, Karen Manci, Jean Helburg, Marty
Heffernan
Call to order: 3:32 p.m. — Mr. Needham
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from March 22, 2006
Ms. Liska-Smith motions to approve the minutes
Mr. Howe seconds the motion
Unanimously approved
IV. Citizen Participation: none
V. Northside Aztlan Community Centex Design Presentation:
Ms. Martin introduces the project. Artist Carolyn Braaksma has been working with the project team to develop
concepts for the site. She mainly intends to focus her work on the exterior of the facility. The cut metal medallion
on the face of the building is 5' diameter. The glass patterns are baked -on. The community project wall includes a
polka-dot pattern; objects provided by the children. Included children's portraits are at larger -than -life -scale. The
floor design includes a bronze face of the `community' and glass discs. There will be 20-40 faces on the
community wall.
Ms. Hixon motions to accept the proposal
Mr. Tollison seconds the motion
Unanimously approved
VI. Nix Natural Areas II Design Presentation:
Mr. Needham introduces the project, artist and staff members from Natural Areas. Mr. Moore presents a plan
view of the site. The site may be used in conjunction with on -site teaching at the Natural Areas Offices. Artist Joe
McGrane presents his art concepts and a history of the site and his other work there. This project is created in
relation to stone stacking from his other work on -site, "Hidden Habitats." `Prairie Bouquet' is the title of the
presentation piece for the garden. A model exhibits the style of stone stacking. Additional elements include three
stone basins carved with water imagery. Chosen imagery for the patio floor is from a prairie cone flower. The Nix
Farm site is designated as a historic space.
Ms. Car motions to accept the proposal
Mx. Howe seconds the motion
Unanimously approved
VII. Transformer Cabinets Project Presentation:
Mr. Needham introduces Mr. Bader. Ms. Martin introduces the history of the project; original design work. ThiE
will be the second transformer project brought from Light & Power Dept. to the board. This project is an
opportunity to explore Tenney Court Alley as a site for the art on the transformer cabinets. Ms. Martin suggests
bringing a muralist to the project. Tenney Court has just undergone renovation. Possibly limit the RFP to local
artists; mentor groups; students. Mr. Bader states that the Light and Power Dept. could help prime the surfaces;
and add a graffiti coating. The intent is to have a vibrant feeling in the space; reducing the blank canvas look, and
help mitigate the graffiti problem. The budget for this project could range between $5,000 and $8,000. Mr. Bader
suggests the possibility of a Light & Power scholarship for student entrants. It was suggested that we target a
school audience for marketing the project. Timeline should take place this summer.
Ms. Liska-Smith motions to put out a local RFP, also addressing previous applicants
Mr. Tollison seconds the motion
Unanimously approved
VIII. Marketing Plan:
Ms. Martin presents an outline of various ways to promote the program; [APP website; map brochures; educational
material on website; special email list for APP events; APP PowerPoint or DVD's with web -links to APP website;
etc.] The board discussed the marketing possibilities, including, using the Utilities bill mailer to promote the
program, look into cinema advertising, APP press packets, place information in the brochure stands at the mall,
share with PSD schools, etc.
IX. Staff Reports:
Ms. Martin outlines current activity.
X. Other Business:
Update on APP Board members meeting with Council liaison.
XI. Adjournment: 5:28 p.m.
Respgctfully a
mitted
Cory ?,gndlach