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Home My WebLink About11-06-2008 Public Art Advisory Committee Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, November 6,2008 3:00PM Lobby Conference Room City Hall 410 E. Washington A. Call to order B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 4, 2008 meeting D. Dale Merrill - Liberty Iron Works, Mt. Vernon, Iowa - discussion of proposals for art at the Water Works Prairie Park E. Peninsula Park Showcase Pad F. Update on Washington Hills Neighborhood Art Project, Wetherby Park Mural project and Rec Center Pool Wall project . G. Committee time/updates H. Adjournment MINUTES PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Patrick Carney, Annadora Khan, Terry Trueblood, Rick Fosse, Mark Seabold, Jan Finlayson Members Absent: DaLayne Williamson Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Nate Kabat Public Present: University of Iowa Journalism Students: Robert Lotzer, Kelsey Richards, Erin Fey, Brandon Bearbower, Brittney Wichtendahl, Tina Lee; Dan Kinney, Tate High School Art Teacher RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL Recommend approval of contributing $500 for a mural to be painted on the Wetherby Park shelter by students of Tate High School, Grant Wood Elementray School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Moved by Finlayson. Seconded by Trueblood. Motion passed 6:0. CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 5.2008 MEETING MOTION: Finlayson moved to approve the minutes; Fosse seconded. The motion passed 6:0. COMMUNITY INITIATED ART PROPOSAL - TATE HIGH SCHOOL/WETHERBY PARK Dan Kinney, an art teacher at Tate High School, presented his proposal for a mural project to be done in the Wetherby Park shelter. Kinney had contacted Klingaman about 3 weeks prior to the meeting to discuss the proposal. Klingaman explained the project is in line with other community initiated efforts that have lead up to the shelter's current state. Kinney explained the mural would be painted on the ceiling and main wall on the interior of the shelter. Kinney explained the practical purpose of the project would be to counteract the large amount of graffiti being painted on the shelter. Kinney is modeling this anti-graffiti effort after similar mural projects in Minneapolis that worked to deter illegal graffiti. Kinney thought this type of project would be positive for his students at Tate, who he explained are kids who don't fit well into the general education system and Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes September 4, 2008 Page 2 considered to be at risk and in need of extra assistance in school. Kinney showed the committee that he has done other mural projects before in Mexico, New York City, and Minneapolis. Kinney said the objective of the project would be to incorporate the current planet Earth theme of the shelter adding Iowa City symbols to convey a sense of unity and community. Kinney explained he, along with his Tate High School students, would take the lead on the project while incorporating efforts of students at Mark Twain and Grant Wood Elementary Schools as well. Klingaman noted the involvement of all these students would lead to neighborhood involvement and ownership. The general design concept is to paint the ceiling of the shelter as half day and half night time sky. The main wall would display a cornfield with a neighborhood growing from it symbolizing Iowa City community growth. The forefront of the mural would incorporate a rainbow, symbolizing diversity; a nature scene, symbolizing connectedness to nature; and prominent figures of Iowa City's past like Mr. Wetherby, Elizabeth Tate, and Irving Weber. Kinney told the committee he was asking for about $423.40 to cover the cost of plywood and surface safe, which would seal the mural to ensure longevity. The plywood would be used to create a painting surface for the ceiling portion of the mural. Seabold suggested Kinney look at the Habitat Restore for discounted plywood. Klingaman said Nagle Lumber might be willing to donate or discount supplies as well. Klingaman asked Kinney for a high figure. Kinney said $500 would be the highest amount he would need. More than that would offset costs being covered by Iowa City Community School District. Trueblood asked how the plywood would be attached to the ceiling. Kinney said he would take care of installation using screws to secure the boards with the help of volunteers from the neighborhood. The plywood would be 4x8 sheets cut into a trapezoidal shape to fit. I<Jingaman explained the inside of the shelter ceiling is currently exposed beams, so the plywood would be needed to create a flat painting surface. Carney asked if the project would be permanent, Kinney said it would be. Seabold asked about possibly painting the back of the shelter wall. Kinney said that might be a future project, but for now the project focused on the interior portion of the shelter. Trueblood asked if the mural would include the bathroom doors. Kinney said it would. Trueblood explained the original shelter was built with donated funds, and a plaque is displayed for that purpose. Trueblood believed it would be ok to move the plaque though, but asked that the bathroom signs be incorporated into the mural. Fosse suggested a test panel be made to ensure the graffiti sealer would work. Klingaman said she would ask Park and Rec if the sealer is compatible with their needs. The committee expressed interest in supporting the project. Kinney hoped to begin on September 8, 2008. Seabold suggested notifying the neighborhood of the project. Trueblood suggested notifying the Police Department. Kinney suggested posting a sign to explain the project. MOTION: Finlayson moved to recommend approval of $500 to purchase the plywood and anti-graffiti sealant needed for the Wetherby Park mural project to be painted in the shelter. Seconded by Trueblood. Motion passed 6:0. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes September 4, 2008 Page 3 CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING FUTURE WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK ARTWORK Klingaman reminded the committee about past discussions to begin an art project at the Waterworks Park in either the pond area or the planned amphitheater. Since the last meeting Kahn and Klingman had gone through the artist database and selected viable artist options for the project. Klingaman suggested the committee think about whether they want to look outside of Iowa for an artist. Klingaman proceeded to show the committee websites of the artists she and Kahn had selected as possibilities. Artists viewed included: Judy Bailes, Liberty Iron Works, Tom Newport, John Mishler, Rob Lorenson, Ruberstein Studios, Kenneth Thompson, and Peter Busby. Fosse said he likes a project Liberty Iron Works had done of corrugated pipe designed to look like fish. Seabold asked if a fountain would be possible, Fosse said he would rather not due to the energy needs of a fountain. Klingaman expressed interest in Liberty Iron Works because they are a local artist who does large scale projects and the price is reasonable. Finlayson and Seabold agreed that their product seemed to be in line with the committee's vision. Fosse questioned the idea of doing a project on the amphitheater. He thought it might not be the optimal location due to lack of general visibility. Fosse suggested other areas of the park might be more accessible for displaying artwork. Finlayson asked what the next step would be after selecting an artist. Klingaman suggested it would be best to give the artist an ideal budget to avoid the escalating costs that happened with the pool project. Trueblood added it would be good to give the artist a general description of the committee's vision for the project. Klingaman said the general description should include parameters like scale, theme and location. Klingaman asked the committee about location. Seabold asked if the pond is accessible to canoeing or kayaking. Trueblood said it wouldn't be illegal for someone to canoe or kayak, but it would be hard to get into the pond due to steep slopes. Trueblood didn't believe anyone ever uses the pond for that purpose. Trueblood and Fosse told the committee anything in the pond would need to withstand rising waters and be secured, in case of another flood, so the piece wouldn't wind up downstream. The committee agreed the pond, the amphitheater, and the proposed pedestrian bridge should be considered for the project. Seabold liked the organic nature of the Liberty Iron Works pieces. Kahn also liked the idea of an organic shape. Fosse expressed interest in a fish piece he had seen from Liberty Iron Works. 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