HomeMy WebLinkAbout 02-03-2011 Public Art Advisory Committee
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Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 3, 2011
3:30PM
Lobby Conference Room
City Hall
410 E. Washington
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda and introduction of new
member Susie Thurmond.
C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 2, 2010 meeting.
D. Election of Officers.
E. Review of proposed Donation Station Parking Meter Art Program and
Call to Artists.
F. Update - North Market Place Literary Walk, Poetry in Public, art
inventory and inspection, Neighborhood Art program, Book Marks
project.
G. Other?
H. Adjournment
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present: Jan Finlayson, DaLayne Williamson, Mark Seabold, Rick
Fosse, Terry Robinson
Members Absent: Ann Khan, Patrick Carney
Staff Present: Marcia Bollinger, Jeff Davidson
Public Present: none
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
Recommend approval of alternative installation site for wooden carved
sculptures by Valery Kovalev and donated by Art Small and the
Horan/Dewey family. Moved by Seabold, Seconded by Finlayson. The
motion passed 5:0.
Recommend acceptance of donation from Khristofor Agassandian of
another sculpture by Valery Kovalev. Moved by Robinson, Seconded by
Fosse. The motion passed 5:0.
Recommend approval of Downtown Parking Meter Art Program. Moved by
Finlayson, Seconded by Robinson. The motion passed 5:0.
Recommend approval of acquisition of Simple Flight by Jason Messier
currently located on the Peninsula Park Sculptors Showcase. Moved by
Williamson, Seconded by Seabold. The motion passed 5:0.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Finlayson called the meeting to order 3:30p.
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON AGENDA
None
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 1. 2010
Approved with changes
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D. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION SITE FOR WOODEN
CARVED SCULPTURES BY VALERY KOVALEV AND DONATED BY ART
SMALL AND THE HORAN/DEWEY FAMILY
Members discussed placement of sculptures as offered by Art Small and the
Horan/Dewey family. Original location of Black Springs Circle Park will not go
forward because of resistance from neighborhood residents. Members
discussed alternate locations and Bollinger proposed Willow Creek Park as a
possible location. Bollinger said that Art Small was comfortable with this location
and that she had begun to discuss placement with neighborhood residents.
Robinson suggested that sculptures be separated in a 2-1-2 arrangement with a
plaque explaining the history of the art. Moran suggested they be placed on the
east side near the tree line to make it easier to maintain the park. Finlayson said
she lived in the area and said she thought the sculptures would fit well in the
park. Bollinger also mentioned that she had contacted the Maggie Elliot at the
Iowa City Hospice and said that they feel positively about art being placed in the
park.
MOTION: Seabold moved to approve the placement of the carved sculptures in
Willow Creek Park. Finlayson seconded. The motion passed 5:0.
E. DISCUSSION OF THE DONATION FROM KHRISTOFOR AGASSANDIAN
OF ANOTHER SCULPTURE BY VALERY KOVALEV
Bollinger stated that another wooden sculpture had been donated by a local
resident done by the same artist as the sculptures donated previously by Art
Small and the Horan/Dewey family. Bollinger showed members photos of the
sculpture and members expressed their approval of the donation.
MOTION: Robinson moved to approve the donation of an additional sculpture.
Fosse seconded. The motion passed 5:0.
F. DOWNTOWN PARKING METER ART PROGRAM
Davidson summarized the success of the parking meters in gathering funds for
charity, but said that some parking meters had been vandalized. Davidson
showed the members examples of how the parking meters could be decorated to
draw attention to them. Davidson proposed a 'call-out' to local artists and
explained there was an extra meter head available so artists could work from
their studios. Members expressed their approval of the idea. Davidson asked
whether artists would be screened as far as ability. Bollinger said that the art
would have to fit with downtown environment and be durable. Davidson asked
the members what they thought about providing a stipend to chosen artists and
what amount they thought was reasonable. Seabold said $300 and Williamson
agreed. Members expressed desire to have design approved before artists
began.
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MOTION: Finlayson moved to approve the program including the $300 artist
stipend. Robinson seconded. The motion passed 5:0.
G. DISCUSSION OF EXTENSION OF LITERARY WALK ALONG LINN STREET
IN NORTH MARKET SQUARE AND ROLE OF PUBLIC ART ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Finlayson explained to members that there was now additional money to extend
the existing 'literary walk'. Finlayson asked whether they needed to establish a
sub-committee and Bollinger stated the consultant was comfortable with PAAC
completing this task. Bollinger briefly described the proposed additions to the art
project and said that authors needed to be selected. Bollinger said she did not
yet know how many authors would need to be chosen. Finlayson said she would
like to be on the sub-committee. Members examined drawings of the proposal
and discussed the design. Bollinger discussed that sub-committee would also
need members of public involved especially members of the art world. Bollinger
suggested reexamining the committee involved in the Iowa Ave project and said
that nominations were already being considered. Bollinger asked members to
think of possible committee members and let her know. Robinson asked if the
Public Art program would be responsible for maintenance of the areas where the
art would be placed and Fosse said that he thought maintenance responsibility
would be shared. Davidson mentioned that Jeannette Pilak would be a good
candidate for the sub-committee.
H. DISCUSSION OF ADQUISITION OF SIMPLE FLIGHT BY JASON MESSIER
CURRENTLY LOCATED ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTORS
SHOWCASE
Bollinger discussed the popularity of the piece. Bollinger said that one year
display period contract was almost up and suggested the Public Art program
purchase the sculpture. Bollinger said the artist was tentatively asking $5,000
and said that she thought this was a fair price judging from the durability and
popularity of the piece. Bollinger said that the artist also wished to see the art
remain in its current location
MOTION: Williamson moved to approve the purchase of 'The Simple Flight' by
the Public Art Program for $5000. Seabold seconded. The motion passed 5:0.
I. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES/OTHER?
Seabold discussed interest of Longfellow in the Mascot program similar to a
previous program at Lemme Elementary. Members expressed approval.
Fosse mentioned his desire to replace the art piece on the pedestrian bridge at
Iowa Ave and Riverside Dr. Members expressed interest.
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Fosse motioned to adjourn; Robinson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 7,2010.
Minutes submitted by Rebecca Raab.
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