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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, April 7, 2005
3:30PM
Lobby Conference Room
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the March 2, 2005 meeting
D. Discussion of.activities for Arts Fest
E. Update on Court Street Transportation Center art
F. Tour of parks for Art in Parks project
G. Committee time/Other business
H. Adjournment
IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2005, 3:30 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present:
Charles Felling, Rick Fosse, James Hemsley, Mark Seabold, Rick Fosse, Terry Trueblood
Members Absent:
Emily Martin, Emily Carter Walsh
Staff Present:
Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman
Visitors:
Ruth Baker (Miller Orchard neighborhood resident), Garry Klein
Call to Order
Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
Public discussion of any item not on the aQenda
There were none.
Consideration of the Minutes of February 2. 2005 MeetinQ
MOTION: Felling moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Helmsley seconded, and the motion was passed
unanimously.
Presentation of materials and colors for Benton Hill Park project by artist
Prescher displayed a sample board of concrete chips with different colors for the committee to view. He said he would be
starting on the columns the following week. He displayed both color stains and dyes, and said he plans to use a dye in a
solid color. He said he would email variations in color schemes to Franklin.
Franklin asked Prescher what colors he had chosen from the concrete samples. Prescher indicated his choices for the
color of the concrete, as well as for the archway span. The concrete will be a natural stone or beige color, as neutral as
possible, while the span will be a dark green, which is the original basic color scheme. He said that he will be working with
the components of the bronze casting, and will perhaps tone down the yellow in that area, making it darker.
Franklin. reported that the neighborhood has chosen the phrase suggested by the artist, "Walk in Beauty", for the arch.
She asked Prescher if the project is ready to go into production at this point. Prescher said yes. The sun and moon cast
pieces will be ready to go to Omaha soon, and he spoke to someone recently about .the pillars and worked out some
production issues. Those will be starting very soon, possibly in the next week. He noted that he would be contacting
Fosse to discuss details with the concrete.
Prescher photographed the committee for documentation purposes for the project. He said the photos will be posted on
his website.
Seabold asked if Prescher would be making a positive of the columns. Prescher said yes, carved out of insulation board.
It will be a flat sandwich mold.
Trueblood asked for confirmation that the piece will be installed in May, since it needs to be coordinated with the park
dedication. Franklin confirmed that May 1 is the target date for installation.
Prescher left at this point.
Seabold asked Fosse if he had comments on the project specifications. Fosse asked if he should comment directly to
Jane Driscoll. Franklin said yes, but to let her know if there are any areas of major concern. Fosse said the footings of the
columns should be extended four inches to be full four feet below the grade.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
March 2, 2005
Page 2
Presentation of "ART by the YARD" concept
Klein distributed updated copies of the proposal. He explained that the idea was inspired by a discussion at an Arts Iowa
City gallery walk, with Art by the Yard being public art in people's yards. This might be a way to expand the scope of the
Arts Festival out of the down town area into the city parks and neighborhoods. He noted that the proposal is not to begin
the project this year, but to begin investigating it with the guidance and input of the committee. He reviewed the written
proposal, and suggested some organizations that could be involved, such as the Johnson County Cultural Alliance, Parks
and Recreation, Neighborhood Services, Chamber of Commerce, the School District, and the University. He added that
he is looking for feedback from the committee whether this project is interesting and something they would like to pursue. .
Trueblood asked if there was a reason for the size limit of 3'x3'. Klein explained that 3' is a yard, and smaller pieces would
reduce the materials costs. Fosse asked if the pieces could be 3-dimensional. Klein said yes.
Klein said that a decision would need to be made whether the show should be juried, and if so, how. Franklin noted that
having the activity juried would take it to a different level, especially if children are involved. Klein said it would help to
have some definition for the entries, and it would help with screening. Franklin confirmed that this would be similar to a
citywide gallery walk, but not limited only to galleries. Klein agreed, and said galleries could be involved, and he would
encourage them to be involved.
Franklin asked what costs would be incurred with the project. Klein said publicity, and if the materials were possibly
provided through Parks programs. Franklin asked if there are funds available from the Parks and Recreation Department
to purchase materials, similar to the summer programs. Trueblood said yes, though not for projects like bronze sculptures.
Franklin agreed that is not the type of materials this activity would target. Seabold said the project would be temporary,
like a day or weekend activity. Franklin suggested not providing funding for the piece itself, since this would be an event
rather than an acquisition. Klein agreed that one option would be to create art on the spot during the event, in a tent
perhaps.
Klein said it would make sense to coordinate this event with Arts Festival, since children create art throughout that
weekend. Another activity could be to have an art walk where people have an opportunity to talk to the owners or creators
of the art in their yards. Klingaman said that would be similar to a garden walk. Franklin noted that might increase
community involvement. Klein also suggested a bus tour to various homes for a fund raising activity.
Klein said a smaller group would need to discuss the scope and logistics of the project. He is not able to unilaterally
spearhead the project. Franklin asked if Klein would be willing to assume a leadership role in the group. Klein said yes.
Franklin suggested that a representative from the Public Art Committee be in the group; Emily Martin was mentioned as
someone who might be interested in this type of activity. Others to contact included Josh Schaum berger, Joyce Carroll
from Parks and Recreation, Jim Griffin with the Chamber, and Bob Goodfellow with Arts Festival.
Report on Poetry in Public
Klingaman reported that the committee met on February 14 to review and select poems. They received 51 adult
submissions, and 37 children's submissions from elementary schools. She noted that not as many professional writers
were involved this year, and added that it is good to offer a venue where non-professional writers can be showcased. She
said the submissions were overall of very good quality.
In response to a comment from Fosse, Franklin noted that the International Writer's Workshop has asked the City Council
to make Iowa City a City of Asylum, for people who have been exiled from their home countries because of their writings.
Other cities involved in that are Santa Fe, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, and one other.
Klingaman said that 21 adult and 16 children's submissions were selected. They will be created soon and displayed
around Iowa City similar to last year, though new locations are considered every year. The poems will also be available on
the web.
Franklin said a press release should be written to announce the new poems and the writers.
SchedulinQ of parks tour for Art in the Parks projects
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
March 2, 2005
Page 3
Franklin suggested scheduling the parks tour for the next meeting, which would be April 7. She said the committee
members would likely need to get out and walk around the parks. Five parks were targeted by the Parks and Recreation
Department, which are spread throughout the city, so the tour might require two trips.
Trueblood noted that the committee could evaluate other parks as well. Franklin said the five already suggested are a
good place to start.
Franklin said the committee members should meet at City Hall, and will ride together to the different locations. Hemsley
asked for confirmation that the purpose of this tour is so the committee members are able to view the parks and have a
frame of reference. Franklin said yes, because the next step would be to consider what sort of piece should be
commissioned for a particular park. Additional visits or photographs might be needed later during a brainstorming session.
Discussion of activities for Arts Fest
Seabold reported he discussed the Cowger sculpture dedication activities with Bob Goodfellow, who said everything
sounded fine. Seabold also asked about the feasibility of building a temporary display or structure near the sculpture pad.
Goodfellow recommended coordinating with the library around their schedule, though that area is typically unused.
Franklin asked if the center area of the pedestrian mall needs to be left open because of the fire lane. Fosse said that the
fire lane could be blocked temporarily.
Seabold said the time for the dedication ceremony needs to be decided, whether Friday night or Saturday. Pancake
breakfast is Sunday morning.
Seabold asked if a PA system is available to do an announcement. Klingaman said no, she arranged one for the
dedication for Dorothy. Franklin said the ceremony needs to get into the festival program, and be advertised beforehand.
The piece being present, along with a display, will be the biggest exposure. Seabold said the display should be up over
the whole weekend.
Franklin asked if Seabold had heard of Canstruction, which was done in Des Moines, and one is also scheduled for Cedar
Rapids. Seabold said yes. Franklin explained that pieces are created out of canned goods, and usually architects and
engineers participate. She noted that it might not be an Arts Fest event, since it needs to be inside. An entry fee can be
charged, which could go into Public Art funds, while the food could be given to the Crisis Center. Trueblood asked how
long the pieces are displayed. Seabold said for a few days.
Seabold asked about a display for the Public Art program, whether images of different public art projects or images of
Cowger's other works could be displayed. Franklin suggested it highlight the Public Art program, and could involve a down
town walking tour of nearby pieces. Seabold suggested supplying brochures, as well as displaying images of art pieces
around the city. He said he would look into construction of the structure and bring an estimated cost to the next meeting.
Report on Court Street Transportation Center project: consideration of amended contract
Klingaman said students in the elementary school originally did the tile art project on paper. She said the project went very
well. The artist spent two days in the school with the students, and did an excellent job of explaining the project. She
added that the tiles need to go to Des Moines to be fired. Fosse and Seabold both said they are going to Des Moines.
Trueblood also offered to assist. Klingaman said she would talk to the artist about when the tiles can be delivered, and get
back to Fosse and Seabold.
Franklin explained that in the elevator lobbies of each level, the wall with the elevator door would be tiled. There will also
be a 3'x4' mural with the concept that the artist has taken from what the students have done. It will also incorporate a
color, the number of the level, and a word, to act as location cues. The mural will be placed in a field of tiles on the wall
and will have random placement of reproduced tiles from the students. The original tiles will be scanned, so the students
will have their tiles back. There will also be provision for a mylar screen on the glass wall to the ramp on each floor, with
the scanned image incorporating the color, level, and word.
Franklin noted an error was made in the original contract. There are two towers in the project, and the estimate of $2500
per floor was for one tower. So one tower will cost $15K, which includes design, as well as production of all the tiles.
Installation is done by the contractor. The second tower will cost an additional $12.5K, since it does not have the design
aspect. Because the project is under an 80/20 FTA grant, 20% of the additional money would come from Public Art
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
March 2, 2005
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budget. She asked if the committee wants to spend the additional $3000 for the second tower. The committee members
present agreed to amend the contract for the additional amount. Franklin said she would amend the contract.
Committee Time/Other Business
Trueblood asked for an update on the status of the peninsula project. Klingaman reported that the contract was signed,
and work was being done on the sculpture. She needs to discuss the status of the project, and will also contact the artist
for an update. Franklin asked if there was any current activity on the peninsula area. Fosse said no, contractors were
waiting for the river to go down. Seabold said he would visit the artist and see how things are progressing.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Fosse moved to adjourn and Felling seconded. The
meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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