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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/24/2012 - OVERVIEW OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM (STAFDATE: January 24, 2012 STAFF: Marty Heffernan, Jill Stilwell, Ellen Martin Pre-taped staff presentation: available at fcgov.com/clerk/agendas.php WORK SESSION ITEM FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Overview of the Art in Public Places Program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff is presenting an overview of the Art in Public Places (APP) Program and how it meets its purpose to encourage and enhance artistic expression and appreciation, and add value to the Fort Collins community through acquiring, exhibiting, and maintaining public art. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Does Council have any comments or concerns on the future direction of the Art in Public Places program? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Art in Public Places (APP) began in April 1995, with Ordinance No. 020, 1995, and enacted in City Code Chapter 23, Article IX. The purpose of the APP program is to encourage and enhance artistic expression and appreciation and add value to the Fort Collins community through acquiring, exhibiting, and maintaining public art. APP is primarily a 1% program, meaning City capital projects with a budget over $250,000 designate 1% of their project budget for art. To show a commitment to the APP purpose in all projects, artists are added to project teams for budgets under $250,000. If the project is below $50,000, an artist may be added at the department’s discretion. The APP Board, appointed by City Council, plays a significant role in selecting artists and artwork, and making recommendations to Council on APP projects of $10,000 or more. The program has completed more than 93 projects. along with 63 transformer cabinet sites throughout Fort Collins. APP projects often relate to specific capital projects that fund the program and are often located on or are incorporated within these projets. This unique, team approach has worked very well to ensure the art forwards the overall goals of the capital project and to disperse art throughout the community, primarily in very public places like parks, natural areas, trails and public facilities. APP was rated 74% good or very good in the most recent Citizens Survey and serves as a point of community pride. APP is a visible representation of the City’s commitment to quality and creativity, creates a sense of place and distinctiveness, adds value to the built environment, helps attract new businesses, and reduces crime. APP has collaborated with the Downtown Development Authority, Bohemian Foundation, Team Fort Collins and Poudre River January 24, 2012 Page 2 Library District on art projects and also serves as a resource to private developers. Some examples of projects completed recently include the Community Mural Project, Northside Aztlan Skate Park Mural, Art in Action Project, and the Pianos About Town Project. In 2009, the APP Program was reviewed by City Council. In general, there was unanimous support for the APP Program. The program was seen as adding to the City’s unique image and economic health. Council suggested that the program look towards future partnerships with Colorado State University on the Mason Street Transportation Corridor, and towards promoting the Program. At Council’s suggestion, the APP Program was featured in an exhibition at Lincoln Center in 2009. The APP Program also started presenting a Mid-Year Report to City Council. APP is currently collaborating with the Mason Corridor Project Team. The APP artist has met with UniverCity Connections, which includes Colorado State University representation, on the development of that project, incorporating the art as functional components of the transit stations. Attached are memos from the APP Board and the Cultural Resources Board expressing their support for the program. (Attachments 2 and 3) The PowerPoint presentation (Attachment 8) provides an overview of the APP program and provides greater detail on the discussion items mentioned above. ATTACHMENTS 1. Art in Public Places Project list, 2007-2011 2. Art in Public Places Board memo, November 16, 2011 3. Cultural Resources Board memo, January 14, 2012 4. Art in Public Places Board minutes, November 16, 2011 5. Cultural Resources Board minutes, July 28, 2011 6. APP Work Session Agenda Item Summary, February 24, 2009 7. APP Work Session Summary, February 27, 2009 8. Powerpoint presentation 1 Art in Public Places Projects 2007-2011 Sheldon Lake Brower Hatcher Sited on the SE shore of Sheldon Lake, "Solar Path" is a luminous sculpture featuring a dome-shaped network of twinkling solar lights atop four neoclassical columns. 2007 Transformer Cabinet Mural Project 6 local artists 11cabinets APP partners with Utilities on this annual graffiti abatement project, with local artists painting murals on Fort Collins Utility transformer cabinets, creating artful objects in unexpected places. Susan Dailey Three artists were commissioned to create artistic elements throughout the new park. Projects include engraved tiles based on Olander Elementary School students’ drawings, chainsaw carved Cottonwood tree stumps, and a painted mural to adorn the walls of the family restroom. Spring Canyon Community Park 3 artists: Karl Ciesluk Ken Davis Barry Quinton Lee Ken Davis Pedestrian Pavers 15 local youth artists APP held a competition for Fort Collins youth to create drawings depicting life in Fort Collins or transportation themes. Selected designs were sandblasted into granite and placed in new sidewalks throughout Fort Collins. East Prospect Road May & Watkins Design "Pods and Blooms" is a site-specific series of entryway sculptures installed on E. Prospect Road. The designs were inspired by the natural environment and are derived from local seed-like forms and colors. Reservoir Ridge Barb McKee The artist used natural local flora as inspiration for the designs she stained onto the wooden doors in Primrose Studio at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area. ATTACHMENT 1 2 The artist designed a series of hand carved clay panels using pat- terns inspired by nature. The panels were then turned into reusable form liners and used to cast concrete structures at the site, turning them into functional works of art. Red Fox Meadows Barb McKee 2008 Police Facility Andy Dufford The artist added multiple elements to the interior and exterior of the new facility, including a police museum on the lobby walls a hand carved stone fountain, etched stone panels and exterior memorial garden Northside Aztlan Community Center Carolyn Braaksma Several interior and exterior elements created by the artist were incorporated into the building, including cast glass and concrete panels inspired by portrait drawings by local children. Streets Facility Tim Upham & Lisa Cameron This sculpture features a steel map of the streets of Fort Collins, that reference the adjacent streets facility building. Mason Corridor Trail Mario Echevarria Several elements created by the artist dot the length of the Mason Corridor Trail, all of which feature clay tiles created by local school children. Pedestrian pavers 15 local youth artists APP held a competition for Fort Collins youth to create drawings depicting life in Fort Collins or transportation themes. Selected designs were sandblasted into granite and placed in new sidewalks throughout Fort Collins. Transformer Cabinet Mural Project 9 local artists 2 non-profits 23 cabinets APP partners with Utilities on this annual graffiti abatement project, with local artists and non-profit groups painting murals on Fort Collins Utility transformer cabinets. Ren Burke 3 Stewart Case Park James Lynxwiler The artist created three stainless steel wave forms and installed them next to the park’s lake. Harmony Park II James Lynxwiler A colorfully tiled wall was created to mark the entrance to the park. Some of the tiles were created by children from the adjacent school. 2009 Council Tree Library Barbara Baer For the new library branch, the artist drew inspiration from letters and symbols in a large sculptural lobby installation and exterior bike racks. Soapstone Natural Area Robert Tully The artist drew from historical, cultural, and topographical references for his artistic contributions to this natural area. The artwork includes thoughtfully designed roofs for the shelters, stacked stone cairns, the entry sign, and hand carved stone panels that will be used in educational programs. Pedestrian Pavers 15 local youth artists APP held a competition for Fort Collins youth to create drawings depicting life in Fort Collins or transportation themes. Selected designs were sandblasted into granite and placed in new sidewalks throughout Fort Collins. Transformer Cabinet Murals 11 local artists 20 cabinets APP partners with Utilities on this annual graffiti abatement project, with local artists painting murals on Fort Collins Utility transformer cabinets. Power Trail Pavers 15 local youth artists Fifteen granite pavers were created from drawings by Fort Collins youth. The pavers were placed at different spots along the length of the newest spur of the Power Trail. Kirsten Savage 4 Northside Aztlan Pumphouse Barry Quinton Lee For this graffiti abatement project, the artist enlisted the help of local youth to design and paint murals on an existing pumphouse structure and transformer cabinet on the grounds of the Northside Aztlan Community Center. Art in Action Lisa Cameron In this collaborative project with the Downtown Development Authority, a local artist painted a mural on steel panels in Old Town Square during the summer of 2009. The resulting artwork will be placed on permanent display in the Old Town on area. Community Trash Cans St. Joseph School Lab School The Parks Department provides trash cans for local organizations to paint. Once the murals are completed, Parks staff places them in local parks to be used by the public. 2010 Transformer Cabinet Murals 17 local artists 1 non-profit APP partners with Utilities on this annual graffiti abatement project, with local artists and non-profit groups painting murals on Fort Collins Utility transformer cabinets. Terry McNerney Pedestrian Pavers 15 local youth artists APP held a competition for Fort Collins youth to create drawings depicting life in Fort Collins or transportation themes. Selected designs were sandblasted into granite and placed in new sidewalks throughout Fort Collins. Community Trash Cans Alpha Kappa Psi Tavelli Elementary School The Parks Department provides trash cans for local organizations to paint. Once the murals are completed, Parks staff places them in local parks to be used by the public. Art in Action James Lynxwiler In this collaborative project with the Downtown Development Authority, a local artist worked on a life sized sculpture in Old Town Square during the summer of 2010. The resulting two bronze sculptures were gifted to the City and installed at the corner of Walnut and Linden Streets. St. Joseph School Alpha Kappa Psi 5 Watercycle Wall Interpretive Signage Joe McGrane The artist created a stone cairn and interpretive signage to complement the Watercycle Wall site, which is used by Utilities as an outdoor classroom. Northside Aztlan Skatepark Mural Amanda Marie Ploegsma APP worked with Team Fort Collins to have a mural painted on the wall adjacent to the Northside Aztlan Community Center Skatepark. The artist worked with the skateboard community on the mural design selection and execution. Lincoln Center Renovation Barbara Baer The artist created two art elements for this project, an exterior illuminated sculpture on the south side of the building and a illuminated wall of translucent panels in the main lobby. DDA Pavers 60 local youth artists APP worked with the Downtown Development Authority to create granite pavers sandblasted with drawings by local youth. The pavers were placed in the three downtown alleys that were a part of the DDA’s alley enhancement project. 2011 Temporary Sidewalk Murals St. Joseph School St. Joseph School children painted plywood panels that were used to temporarily cover holes in the side- walk where trees were eventually planted. Transformer Cabinet Mural Project 16 artists 26 cabinets APP partners with Utilities on this annual graffiti abatement project, with local artists painting murals on Fort Collins Utility transformer cabinets. Michelle Daigle Ice Bear Murals 2 local artists 2 murals Two artists were selected to paint the test Ice Bear units that were placed in the city. Ren Burke 6 College and Harmony Robert Tully The artist created stainless steel light sculptures that are suspended inside the four columns at the intersection of Harmony Road and College Avenue. Water’s Way Park Robert Tully This artwork has two components. The first is an historic dam gate of stone and steel. The second is a flow pattern of tall grasses with sculpted concrete edging for the beds. Community Trash Cans Bennett Elementary School Dayspring Youth Group Schuff family and friends St. Joseph School (2 projects) The Parks Department provides trash cans for local organizations to paint. Once the murals are completed, Parks staff places them in local parks to be used by the public. Schuff family and friends Pianos About Town 14 local artists Piano by Gale Whitman A collaborative effort between APP, Bohemian Foundation, and Downtown Development Authority. This project brought a differ- ent local artist to paint in Old Town Square every two weeks throughout the summer. After the pianos were painted, they were moved to various locations around Fort Collins, ready to be played by the public. 1 Cultural Services Art in Public Places Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St Fort Collins, CO 80521 970.416-2789 970.221-6373 – fax www.fcgov.com/artspublic To: Mayor and Councilmembers Thru: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Marty Heffernan, Director of CPRE Jill Stilwell, Cultural Services Director From: Art in Public Places Board Date: November 16, 2011 Purpose: Art in Public Places Program Update Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, As active members of the Art in Public Places (APP) Board and involved citizens in the Fort Collins community, we want to express our enthusiastic support for the City of Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places program. Since 1995 the program has added tremendous value to our city, leading to more than 80 public art projects located in myriad locations throughout the community. This includes visible places where people often expect to encounter art, like plazas and public facilities, as well as some unexpected places like alleys, parks, and underpasses – special “gems” that make Fort Collins truly unique and interesting. The board believes that the APP program is working well, and that the continuation of the program in its current capacity is essential to retaining Fort Collins’ status as a world class community. We want to see Fort Collins remain a leader in public art. In support of a stated goal in the City Plan, public art is a clear way to establish Fort Collins as a destination for the arts and culture. Some of the major contributions of public art to our community include:  Reduces crime and saves taxpayers’ money  Creates a sense of place and distinctiveness  Contributes to economic vitality  Supports local artists  Provides educational opportunities  Acknowledges our cultural history  Promotes community involvement and collaboration  Honors our natural environment  Supports social wellbeing  Fosters civic pride  Attracts the creative class In addition to these many benefits of public art, we believe the current administration of the APP program is also world class. Not only are the program administrator and staff highly adept at collaborating with other City departments and staff, members of the creative community, and various local and regional organizations, they are also recognized as national leaders. Forward thinking communities of all different sizes from throughout the country frequently call upon APP ATTACHMENT 2 2 staff to solicit advice and ideas for establishing and growing a successful public art program. We want to see Fort Collins remain a leader in the public art arena, spotlighting our innovative process. As you review the APP program at the January 31 work session, we ask that you please keep these details about public art in Fort Collins in mind and show your support by continuing to make City investments in such a beneficial and special program. Respectfully, 2011 Art in Public Places Board Members Liliane Francuz Lee Needham Jane Nevrivy Craig Russell Shelby Sommer Ray Tollison York 22222 1 Cultural Resources Board 417 W. Magnolia St Fort Collins, CO 80521 970.221-6735 970.221-6373 – fax M E M O R A N D U M To: Mayor and Members of City Council Thru: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Marty Heffernan, Director of CPRE Jill Stilwell, Cultural Services Director From: Carol Ann Hixon, Cultural Resources Board Member and Cultural Resources Board Liaison to the Art in Public Places Board Date: January 14, 2012 Purpose: Support for Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (APP) is scheduled for City Council review on February 24, 2012, making it timely for the Cultural Resources Board (CRB) to, once again, express appreciation for and speak to the resulting community benefits of APP’s stewardship of monies, environment, and talents. CRB expressed strong support for the APP two years ago during its review, and we do so again, with vigor. Launched in 1995, Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places currently can point with pride to projects located throughout the city, enhancing our many miles of trails, our city parks, and new and renewed structures such as the Police and Traffic Operation facilities, the Lincoln Center, and the Harmony and College gateway, Northside Aztlan Skate Park, and alley refurbishings. CRB believes the positive impact of the Art in Public Places projects extends beyond visual enrichment, which they certainly provide. One of the lasting benefits results from people, visitors and locals alike, “discovering” Fort Collins. APP maps of projects are available online, at the Lincoln Center, and the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. Visitors to Old Town cannot miss the murals on transformer boxes and can use the maps to find more. The discovery of this nationally acclaimed project can lead to exploring and making Old Town more familiar. The Paver Map locates student art sandblasted onto granite pavers in sidewalks around the city. Nearly 100 young people have participated in this project featuring artwork that reflects a theme of Fort Collins and/or transportation. The Locator Map of Art in Public Places projects, creates a self-guided tour for exploring the city by locals and visitors. New collaborations with the Bohemian Foundation and the Downtown Business Association added an interactive APP opportunity – painted pianos. Where there is a piano, someone will be ATTACHMENT 3 2 playing, a wondrous addition to community. APP developed a donor process that allows potential gifts to the city to be added to the Fort Collins cityscape with attention to placement and maintenance. Donations include the “Blog Pony,” a gift to the Senior Center, and the Veterans Plaza sculpture. Art in Public Places projects consistently add to the quality of life that has made Fort Collins a desirable place to visit and to live. Visit City Park to see families picnicking under the solar dome. Bike or walk a trail for multiple opportunities to see sculpture and reliefs, adding texture to the experience. Stop at Oak Street Plaza in the summer to see young and old enjoying the water features and pianos. The list goes on. We made note of this previously, but we truly want to underscore the special qualities of Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places in comparison with other communities. What makes Fort Collins Art in Public Places unique is this. Each Art in Public Places project begins with the artist collaborating with the entire project team—city staff, designers, engineers, department leaders, builders -- to design an artwork that genuinely complements the project. The organic approach results in art that is integral in function and purpose to the larger project. Projects currently in the development stage exemplify the process well and will provide extraordinary art and education opportunities for the community. Monies are thoughtfully and wisely expended in this type of partnership. We applaud the work of the Art in Public Places board and staff for continuing to enrich and expand culture for the region. COPY COPY COPY COPY ATTACHMENT 6 DATE: February 24, 2009 STAFF: Marty Heffernan Jill Stilwell Ellen Martin WORK SESSION ITEM FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Art in Public Places Overview. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff is presenting an overview of the Art in Public Places (APP) program and how it meets its purpose to encourage and enhance artistic expression and appreciation and add value to the Fort Collins community through acquiring, exhibiting, and maintaining public art. Staff will show examples of Utility APP projects, new projects to be funded by APP Utility reserves and for placing artwork in prominent locations. As Council requested, staff will also present an option for excluding utility underground projects from the APP program. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Does Council have any comments or concerns on the future direction of the APP program? BACKGROUND In 2006, when City Council’s APP Board met with then Council Liaison, Karen Weitkunat, they had a discussion on the future of the APP Program. Councilmember Weitkunat challenged the Board to develop a long range plan to: • Better align the APP program with specific City objectives; • Create more prominent, impactful art; and • Reduce the amount of the Utility reserves. The Board responded to the challenge and worked with staff to develop a plan to meet these goals. This direction is outlined below and in the attached memo to Council, dated December 3, 2008. • The APP Board has identified and prioritized several prominent locations for future art projects, specifically in the Downtown, that are not associated with a particular capital project. The objective is to develop iconic art projects at these prominent sites that can further the goals of the Program and City objectives, such as gateway features outlined in the Downtown Strategic Plan. COPY COPY COPY COPY February 24, 2009 Page 2 • The APP Board worked with staff to develop a project list for spending down the Utility APP reserve. These projects include the Pickle Plant Site Entryway Feature, a Downtown art piece at a prioritized location, the new Fort Collins Museum/Discovery Science Center, transformer cabinet murals, Red Fox Meadows Natural Area, and the North College Entryway Feature. These projects, several of which are already in progress, will bring down the Utility reserve from $1.6 million to $162,000. APP will retain in reserves a percentage of dollars coming into the program for future maintenance of the growing public art collection. Art in Public Places began in April 1995, with City Ordinance No. 020, 1995, and enacted in City Code Chapter 23, Article IX. The program has completed more than 75 projects throughout Fort Collins. APP projects often relate to specific capital projects that fund the program and are often located on or are incorporated within these projets. This unique, team approach has worked very well to ensure the art forwards the overall goals of the capital project and to disperse art throughout the community, primarily in very public places like parks, natural areas, trails and public facilities. APP was rated 75% good or very good in the most recent Citizens Survey and serves as a point of community pride. APP is a visible representation of the commitment to quality and creativity, creates a sense of place and distinctiveness, adds value to the built environment, helps attract new businesses, and reduces crime. APP is partnering with the Downtown Development Authority on a series of projects and serves as a resource to private developers. Some examples of projects completed recently include the Police Facility, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and Spring Canyon Community Park. It is possible to exclude underground Utility projects from the APP program. The electric line undergrounding program currently contributes 1% to APP and the funding is used for art on other Utility property or to further the Utility’s mission. Other Utility projects frequently have elements that are located underground. APP and Utility staff could work together to try to determine the cost of underground project elements and exclude the cost of these elements from the APP 1% project allocation. ATTACHMENT 7 1 1 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES OVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 24, 2012 Last Reviewed in February 2009 2 Art in Public Places Overview • How the program works • How APP aligns with specific City objectives/plans • Benefits of the program • Upcoming Projects ATTACHMENT 8 2 3 Art in Public Places (APP) • Established in April of 1995 by City Ordinance No. 20, and enacted in City Code Chapter 23, Article IX. • The Purpose of APP is to encourage and enhance artistic expression and art appreciation while adding value to the Fort Collins community through acquiring, exhibiting and maintaining public art. East Prospect Rd May & Watkins Design 4 Overview of APP Program • 1% Program: City capital projects with a budget over $250,000 designate 1% of the project budget for art. • For projects under $250,000 but more than $50,000, an artist is added to the project team, showing a commitment to the APP purpose. • For projects under $50,000, an artist may be added to the team at the department’s discretion. • Review and recommend acceptance of art donations 3 5 Over 93 Projects and 63 Transformer Cabinet sites completed throughout Fort Collins Helping to create a World-Class City Transformer Cabinet Mural, Kirsten Savage Top: Council Tree Library, Barbara Baer Left: Stewart Case Park, Jim Lynxwiler fcgov.com/artspublic 6 Public Art Programs Regional 1% for Art Programs: • Aurora • Broomfield • Denver •DIA • Englewood • Fort Collins • Greeley • Longmont • Loveland • State of Colorado More than 30 Colorado Communities have a program for public art Comparable Cities with Public Art programs: • Ann Arbor, Michigan • Bellvue, Washington • Boise, Idaho • Cary, North Carolina • Eugene, Oregon • Plano, Texas • Rockville, MD • Scottsdale, AZ Larger Communities identified by Art: • New York City, New York • Seattle, Washington • Santa Fe, New Mexico • Portland, Oregon 4 7 Fort Collins’’ Collins APP Process is Collaborative • Artist selection is by the APP Board and members of the project team. • The artist is selected, not a specific artwork. • The artist is incorporated onto the design team early in the process, ensuring the art concepts meet the goals of the project. 8 Fort Collins’’ Collins APP Process (cont.) • APP Board reviews final concepts after project team approval. If over $10,000, the project requires Council approval. • This collaborative approach is becoming a model for other Public Art Programs. 5 9 Recent Projects Lincoln Center Renovation Project Barbara Baer 10 Recent Projects Rafael Lopez Community Mural Northside Aztlan Skatepark Mural Amanda Marie Ploegsma 6 11 Recent Projects Ice Bear Murals College & Harmony Robert Tully Rolfe Bautista Ren Burke 12 Recent Projects Watercycle Wall Interpretive Signage Joe McGrane 7 13 APP Five Year Budget History 2006 -2010 Total Revenue: $2,117,423 Yearly Avg: $423,484 Total Expenditures: $1,484,753 Yearly Avg: $296,950 Average Project Cost: $43,669 Median Project Cost: $11,000 14 Art Project Reserve Allocation •Projects are multi-year, yet funds are “Lapsing” •A number of projects are in Progress, but funds have not been re-appropriated from Reserves (which generally happens through the re-appropriation ordinance or a separate ordinance at the time the project is approved by Council) •Maintenance Fund is also part of the reserves $350,390 Capital Projects (Non-Utility) Reserves $174,421 Projects in Progress (includes Museum, North College, Pianos About Town, Registry Park, Radiant Park, Pedestrian Pavers, N. College Gateway, Turnberry Rd) $175,969 Remaining 8 15 Utility APP Art Reserves $743,543 Water Reserves $660,000 Projects in Progress (includes FC Museum of Discovery, Linden St. Pocket Park, Water Restoration) $83,543 Remaining $345,831 Wastewater Reserves $150,000 Projects in Progress (includes Water Restoration) $195,831 Earmarked for Pickle Plant/Entryway Project $680,332 Light & Power Reserves $35,000 Project in Progress (includes Transformer Cabinets) $645,332 Earmarked for Pickle Plant/Entryway $182,396 Storm Drainage Reserves $39,900 Projects in Progress (includes Water Quality Boxes, Manhole Covers, Storm Drain Markers) $142,496 Remaining 16 Current Art Projects Pending: • Pickle Plant Gateway • North College Entryway • Downtown Prominent Artwork • West Harmony Road In Design: • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery • Water Restoration Project • Mason Corridor • Utility Manhole Covers • Utility Storm Drain Marker • North College Corridor • Linden St. Streetscape • Linden St. Pocket Park • Registry Park • Water Quality Box Project • Pedestrian Pavers • Poudre River Public Library Project • Radiant Park • Transformer Cabinet Murals • Turnberry Road APP has 23 projects pending, in development, or under construction Under Contract for Construction: •Water’s Way Park • Pianos About Town • EPIC Art Donation 9 17 APP Connects Our APP program fosters connections with other organizations. In 2011, APP helped create art elements and experiences by partnering with: •Fort Collins Community •Downtown Development Authority •Bohemian Foundation •Poudre River Library District •Team Fort Collins •Poudre School District •Colorado State University •Veterans’ Plaza Committee 18 Fort Collins Community Pedestrian Pavers APP Connects Trash Can Painting Project 10 19 Alley Paver Project Art in Action Pianos About Town APP Connects Funded by Downtown Development Authority Jim Lynxwiler Gale Whitman 20 Funded by Bohemian Foundation Downtown Development Authority Pianos About Town Project APP Connects Mary Harnett Rolfe Bautista Alison Dickson 11 21 Funded by Poudre River Library District APP Connects Rafael Lopez Community Mural Project 22 Partially Funded by Team Fort Collins Northside Aztlan Community Center Skatepark Mural Project APP Connects 12 23 The visual arts are a key component in the unique feel of Old Town Fort Collins. The Art In Public Places energetic influence is an obvious and vital piece of that quality experience. Scott P. Smith, President CooperSmith's Pub & Brewing I believe that great communities require a significant dose of unexpected, pleasant surprises that require pedestrians to become engaged with their surroundings. I see that happening at the Oak Street Park, in our beautiful alleys, at the pianos downtown, and during the festivals and performances that happen year round. Art in Public Places plays a major role in cultivating an environment of creativity and fostering partnerships with public and private interests in our community that fill this need. Steve Taylor Hot Corner Concepts 24 • Leveraging projects’ functional components and budget, turning standard elements into art •Reusable elements, including concrete form liners that can be used at other city locations •Leftover paint is used on multiple projects •APP has a maintenance fund Sustainable Soapstone Prairie, Robert Tully Red Fox Meadows, Barb McKee 13 25 APP Integral to City Planning Efforts • Plan Fort Collins Policy CPR 1.2: Enhance the Community through Public Art • Cultural Plan Recommendation 3.7: continue to invest in Art in Public Places a a quality of life issue, and as a very visible and tangible expression of the community’s commitment to arts and culture. • Downtown Strategic Plan 1.2.1 Create gateways 1.2.2 Encourage public art, landscaping, furniture, lighting, and other street features that will create interest and delight within streets and public spaces • Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program • East Mulberry Corridor Plan • North College Corridor Plan • “Uniquely Fort Collins” Industry Cluster 26 Award Winning 2011 Urban Design Awards “Curtain” by Barbara Baer, Lincoln Center Lobby “Knowledge Shared” by Barbara Baer, Council Tree Library 14 27 2011 Governor’s Arts Award • Fort Collins was honored with the 2011 Governor’s Arts Award • Recognized for collective efforts to enhance the community and economy through strategic use of the arts • Review Panel specifically cited Fort Collins’ commitment to Public Art as one of the areas they were impressed by in determining the award winner “The arts weave the fabric of a community together; building cultural bridges and showing us new ways of thinking and seeing.” - Governor Hickenlooper, in presenting the Governor’s Arts Award to Fort Collins 28 League of Cities • “City Showcase” at the National League of Cities, Congress of Cities • Featured APP Transformer Cabinet Mural Project • Demonstrates how Fort Collins uses innovative/creative solutions 15 29 Transformer Cabinet Murals • Utility estimates a savings of $22,895 per year for 30 cabinets in graffiti abatement • APP has completed 116 cabinets • Murals are painted by local artists and non-profit groups • Very few painted cabinets have had tagging in 6 years Terry McNerney Girl Scout Troop 2258 30 2010 Community Scorecard • 85% of respondents rated the community’s visual attractiveness as Very Good or Good • 74% of respondents rated the APP Program as Very Good or Good • This reflects an increase of 14% since 2006 16 31 ……iitt’’s s everywhere City Facilities Parks Alleyways & Plazas Recreation Facilities Natural Areas Gardens Trails Streetscapes Utility Sites Transportation Centers 32 APP Project Locations *Map does not include Transformer Cabinet Murals or Pedestrian Pavers N 17 33 The APP benefits…… benefits Enhances our Physical Environment Creates a Sense of Place and Distinctiveness Promotes Community Involvement Honors our Environmental Health Supports Social Wellbeing Contributes to an Attractive Community & Strong Economic Value Fosters Civic Pride Acknowledges our Cultural History Provides Educational Opportunities Reduces Crime and Saves Money 34 Art in Public Places…… Places • Creatively enhances the project • Illustrates a commitment to quality and creativity Northside Aztlan Community Center, Carolyn Braaksma Enhances our Physical Environment Police Facility, Andy Dufford 18 35 Art in Public Places…… Places • Stimulating environments for discovery and exploration • Opportunities to learn about the site, our history, and our community Watercycle Wall Interpretive Signage, Joe McGrane Provides Educational Opportunities Police Facility, Andy Dufford 36 Art in Public Places…… Places • Adding murals to help beautify and eliminate vandalism • Maintenance costs reduced Reduces Crime and Saves Money Keith Van Eron “Before” “After” I personally believe any effort on our part that beautifies or mitigates [graffiti] activity is a positive approach. I, for one, am grateful for all [the Art in Public Places program’s] hard work, and the city’s commitment to making Fort Collins a world class place to live and work. - Nick Myers Graffiti Abatement Coordinator Fort Collins Police Services 19 37 Art in Public Places…… Places • Provides unique and stimulating ways to communicate • Alerts the public to safety issues Supports Social Wellbeing Fossil Creek Trail, Mario Echevarria Mason Corridor Trail, Mario Echevarria 38 Art in Public Places…… Places • Uniquely Fort Collins • Architecture, parks, and public spaces unlike anywhere else • Adds artful enhancements Oak Street Plaza, Lawrence Argent Creates a Sense of Place and Distinctiveness College & Harmony Robert Tully 20 39 Art in Public Places…… Places • Illustrates conservation issues • Highlights natural resources Above: Red Fox Meadows, Barb McKee Right: Watercycle Wall, Joe McGrane Honors our Environmental values 40 Art in Public Places…… Places • Investment in economic future of the city • Materials and services frequently kept local • 2011 Governor’s Award Transformer Cabinet Mural, Nanci Erskine Streets Facility, Lisa Cameron & Tim Upham “Creativity is the fundamental source of economic growth.” – Richard Florida: Rise of the Creative Class Contributes to an Attractive Community & Strong Economic Health 21 41 Art in Public Places…… Places • Art can pay tribute to a community theme • Commemorates our Human Spirit Fosters Civic Pride Pianos About Town, Terry McNerney Veterans Plaza, Susan Raymond 42 Art in Public Places…… Places • Pulls inspiration from Fort Collins’ history • Historical images of the time or the area included for public understanding Soapstone Natural Area, Robert Tully Old Firehouse Alley Paver, Eunkyu Kim Acknowledges our Cultural History 22 43 Art in Public Places…… Places • Brings citizens together Girl Scout Troop 2258 Promotes Community Involvement Mason Street Trail, Mario Miguel Echevarria • Creates a sense of pride within the community 44 Council Questions Does Council have any comments or concerns on the future direction of the APP program?