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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPAAC Agenda Packet 8-4-22Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:30 PM Emma Harvat Hall City Hall, 410 E. Washington AGENDA 1.Call to order 2.Introductions of members and public attending the meeting. 3.Public discussion of any item not on the agenda 4.Consideration of the July 7, 2022 meeting minutes 5.Consider RFQ response for Artist Mentor for Bus Stop Bench project 6.Black Hawk Mini Park project a.Agreement b.Recommendation to increase budget by $1804 from FY23 budget. 7.FY 23 Budget a.Past surveys and current public art installations included in packet for reference 8.Staff Updates 9.Adjournment If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Wendy Ford, Economic Development and Public Art Coordinator at 319-356-5248 or wendy- ford@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 1 Minutes Public Art Advisory Committee July 7, 2022 Emma Harvat Hall Public Art Advisory Committee Members Present: Juli Seydell-Johnson, Dominic Dongilli, Andrea Truitt, Ron Knoche, Anita Jung Members Absent: Steve Miller, Eddie Boyken Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Redmond Jones Public Present: Dawson Davenport, artist Call to Order Truitt called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m. Introduction of Members and Public Attending the Meeting Ford introduced Dawson Davenport, the Black Hawk Mini Park artist and Redmond Jones, Deputy City Manager. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda None Consideration of the minutes of the June 2, 2022 meeting Juli Seydell-Johnson moved that the minutes of the June 2, 2022 meeting be approved as presented. Ron Knoche seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Black Hawk Mini Park update Ford invited Dawson Davenport to describe his concept for the plaque. Dawson began by saying it has been an honor to do this project. Has done much research on Black Hawk and Black Hawk Mini Park and his goal is to create a piece that which will stand out and illustrate who Black Hawk was. Resilience and community are the main themes. He talked about originally wanting to create a panel with facts about Black Hawk and Black Hawk Mini Park, but there seemed to be too much to put on one panel without crowding it. He thought a better way to honor Black Hawk would be with a poem that he has written related to gardening and resiliency. The image for the panel has elements in common with the original mural wall including an illustration of Black Hawk, the layering of the sky and four black hawks soaring above. He also depicts a traditional Sauki home, which he has used many times in his works and considers it one of his hallmarks. On each side is a Sauki floral motif. He talked about the colors of browns, yellows and oranges he will use for the layered sky. Sauki means yellow and that is why the background is yellow. Dominic asked whether the Black Hawk image will remain a line drawing and Dawson said it will include color. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 2 Dawson has incorporated his indigenous name and its importance for the future. He reiterated how much he has enjoyed the project. Dawson added that we would be putting a QR code into the plaque that would lead to the history of Black Hawk and the Black Hawk Mini Park. Wendy talked about meeting with Anita with Dawson in June. They had discussed the idea of having a sign manufacturer build the sign stand saving Dawson the time of both the design and the building of the panel. Dawson’s schedule has been packed as he is a resident artist at Close PS1, is working with his indigenous communities and has an out-of-state artist in residence coming up this fall. Dawson agreed that timewise, it would help him to have us facilitate the manufacture of the base and the stand and he could focus on the plaque. Wendy said she spoke with ASI, a local sign producer, and only has an estimate of around $3,000 for a steel stand and base into which an “izone” plaque would be installed. Izone is a type of fiberglass with the image embedded in it. This would leave $2,000 for the art. Anita said she thinks the price for the art and the fabrication should be more equal and doesn’t want to see the art undervalued. Juli asked Dawson how integral the base design is with the piece as a whole. Dawson said it does not have to be integral to make his design work. Dawson said going with a more standard base is okay is okay with him, too. Anita wants to ensure that Dawson is able to contribute to the design of the stand, even if ASI or another company makes it. Andrea asked about the lifespan of the izone material as the photo samples shown looked a little worn out. Both Juli and Ron thought this type of sign has about a 15 year lifespan. Next, Wendy talked about revising the draft contract, using $1667 as a first installment. Anita asked what is fair and Dawson thought the $1667 is good for a start. Wendy mentioned the August meeting will include budgeting and that we might consider adding to the budget for this project once we know ASI’s costs. Wendy will revise and get a contract to Dawson. Dominic moved that we approve the concept pending his additions of color and move forward with the initial payment. Anita seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Determine Sculptor Showcase alternative selections Wendy reviewed the selections made last month and said that one of 8 selections, Loom, was now not available. She suggested choosing a first and second alternate in case one of the other ones can’t go up. Andrea said we had already expressed concerns about the piece Towards Equilibrium, because of the caveat that it should not be touched and the distance it must travel to get here. Anita said to ensure it wasn’t touched we’d have to put up a barrier, and she advocated for River and Fault Plane as first and second alternates. Juli Seydell-Johnson moved they be our first and seconded PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 3 alternates, and that we place Chimera at Scott Park and that River go into Riverfront Crossings Park. Anita seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Consider RFQ for Artist Mentor for SDNA (South District Neighborhood Association) Bench project Ford outlined the Artist Mentor RFP and said that Elinor Levin (of the SDNA) had reviewed and thought it was ready to go. Ford described the duties of the Mentor and that they would be part of the selection process for the artist who would create the bench. Noted in the draft RFP was a sentence about the costs for the concrete pad having to be a part of this project. Because of the unknown costs of the pad, Ford reached out to Transit who will have a program to make all bus stops ADA accessible in the coming year/s, however, design for the pads isn’t done, and funding is not available at this point. She also talked to Ron Knoche who thought there may be a way to get this pad designed and poured ahead of Transit’s schedule especially given that installation is planned for June of 2023. Anita expressed appreciation for the City’s assistance in that. Andrea asked for some clarification of the wording about the emerging artist’s responsibilities. Juli thought we should also differentiate between regular expected maintenance, and vandalism or unusual circumstances, like tornados. She said, for example, if the joints or a part of the fabrication fails, that would be the responsibility of the artist, but if it is vandalized, the City would take care of that maintenance. Anita asked whether the compensation was enough and suggested we make it $2,000 (up from $1,500) since we now have the concrete pad paid for. If it were $2,000 and the mentor was being paid $30/hr, then we could comfortably expect approximately 65 hours of mentorship throughout the project schedule. A possible breakdown of time, could look like this: 10 public input 20 selecting appropriate materials 20 fabricating design 10 installing 5 instructing the artist on maintenance 65 total hours Ron reminded the group it is still a lump sum contract and that whether they were long or short on these hours, this is what they would be paid, but we could state our expectation of about how much time we estimated the tasks to take. Dominic moved that we increase compensation to $2,000 given that we no longer have to budget for the pad, making the compensation for the emerging artist $10,000. Juli seconded. Motion passed 5-0. FY 23 Budget approach PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 4 Wendy explained why she included some charts of past surveys (2018 and 2021) and current standing of public art in Iowa City as food for thought as we approached budgeting at the August meeting. While described as a bit of apples to oranges, the charts serve as a reminder for a) what kind of public art people like, and b) where people like to see public art. Answers to those questions could then be compared with the status of what kind of art is where in the other charts shown. The goal is to help indicate gaps in where art might be placed and/or what kinds of art the committee should be considering. She also spoke about how relatively small the budget is and how, with many small projects, there is a lot of administrative time. A large grant or a small grant take the same amount of time to administer. Andrea recalled that the former coordinator reported spending 70 – 75% of her time on Public Art administrative work. There was then some discussion on simplifying programs. Dominic shared that he had found examples of programs that featured art on bus stop shelter panels in other cities. Discussion ensued about how we might consider a project such as the bus stop artwork being done in Des Moines which could be on-going and fulfill a need for neighborhood art. Wendy will share the links Dominic had shared. There was also discussion of creating a menu of potential projects (with design standards for each) for which artists could sign up and co. It was mentioned and there seemed to be consensus that we should stick with the 8 sculpture pads until the number of submissions increase. Andrea asked about big projects – like Oracles, and that we should think about what a big project might be. The budget for Oracles ended up at $42,000 plus $3800 in interpretive wraps with further explanation of the messages. Updates Ron asked about the Oracles wraps and whether the committee was supposed to see them. Wendy said they were reviewed by staff. Regarding the new Kiwanis Park art bench, Juli said the concrete is poured, the metal part is laser cut, and they are waiting to have it rolled to wrap around the bench. Adjournment Knoche moved, Dongilli seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 4:46 pm. Motion passed. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 5 Public Art Advisory Committee Attendance Record 2022 Name Term Expires 7/1/21 8/5/21 9/2/21 10/7/21 11/4/21 1/6/22 2/3/22 3/3/22 5/5/22 6/2/22 7/7/22 Ron Knoche X X X X X X X X X* X X Juli Seydell- Johnson X X X X X X X X X X X Steve Miller 12/31/23 X X X X X X X X X O/E O/E Eddie Boyken 12/31/24 X X O/E X X X X X X X O/E Andrea Truitt 12/31/22 O/E X X O/E X X X X X X X Dominic Dongilli 12/31/23 X X X X O/E O/E X X X X X Anita Jung 6/30/23 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- X O/E X Jan Finlay- son 12/31/23 X O/E O/E O/E O/E X O/E O/E --- --- --- Nancy Puring- ton 12/31/22 O/E O/E O/E X X O/E O/E O/E --- --- --- Sandy Steil 12/31/23 O/E X O/E X O/E O O/E O/E --- --- --- Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a member PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 6 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 7 Project Photo Project Description Project Photo Included in the document entitled " A Call for Murals." Project Description Project Photo Included in the attached document entitled " A Call for Murals." Project Description Project Photo I will mail the document separately because of its sizable volume. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 8 Hani K. Elkadi Education ●Medical Doctor- Surgery (M.D., Ph.D.) 1968, Alexandria and London, U.K. ●B.F.A of Fine Arts 1964 Alexandria ●Art fellowship in Italy, 1968-1970 ●Master of Science 1972 Cairo, Egypt ●Teaching License, K-12 1990 State of Iowa Department of Education ●Master of Arts, Art, and Education, 1997 University of Iowa Professional Career ●A freelance columnist and member of Iowa City Press-Citizen Writers Group (USA Today, Gannett) 2007-present ●Producer and show host of “Education Exchange,” Cable City Channel and Iowa Public Access TV, Channel 18 2010-present ●Instructor/ Facilitator, Kirkwood Community College 2010-2015 ●Teacher of art, health, and psychology, alternative education and at-risk programs, Iowa City schools 1991-2010 ●Adjunct Faculty, U of I College of Education, “Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher” 2000 - 2006 ●Licenced Medical Illustrator, Medical textbooks and publications 1967-1990 ●Visiting professor of Anatomy, The University of Iowa College of Medicine 1984-1988 ●Post-Doctoral in Surgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals 1984-1988 ●Consultant surgeon and urologist, Health Insurance Hospitals, Egypt 1982-1983 ●Surgeon, private practice and International Health service, 1978-1982 ●Visiting surgeon, private practice, Saudi Arabia 1976-1977 ●S. H. O, Surgeon, The Royal Free Hospital, London 1974-1976 ●Teaching Faculty, Saudi Military Medical Academy 1972-1974 ●Resident physician, University of Alexandria 1968-1969 Organizational memberships ●Board of Directors, Iowa African-American Historical Heritage Foundation and Museum, 1994 -2003 ●Iowa City Arts Council, 1993 - 1999 ●Iowa Alternative Education Association, 1991- 2010 ●International College of Surgeon, 1979- present ●The University of Iowa Alumni Society, 1979- present ●Editorial Writers Group, Iowa City Press-Citizen, 2007 - present ●Freelance Journalist, USA Today, Gannett. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 9 2 ●British Medical Council, London, England, 1974 ●The Israeli-Egyptian Friendship League, 1978-1982 Honors and Recognition ●Annual Iowa City Schools Art Exhibition, named after Hani Elkadi, University of Iowa Credit Union, 2012- present ●Iowa City Teacher of the Year 2000-2001 ●Certificate of Recognition, Iowa African- American Heritage Foundation, 1999 ●Isabel Turner Award for Outstanding Contribution to Human Rights, 1998 ●Faculty of the Year, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1986-1987 ●Faculty of the Year, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1985-1986 ●Writer, Iowa International Writing Program, The University of Iowa, 1981 ●Honorary membership, Lions Club of San Francisco, since 1981 ●Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to World Peace, State of California, 1981 Publications A list of publications, including literary and research papers and books, available upon request. References ●Prof. Scott F. McNabb, N432 LC, Prof. of Education, U of I ●Prof. David B. Bills, N446 LC, Associate Dean of Education, U of I (319) 335-5366 ●Prof. Susan Lyn Assouline, 600 BHC, U of I (319) 335-6130 ●Prof. Steve Thunder-McGuire, 13E NH (319) 335-3011 ●Prof. Rachel Williams, Professor of art and social sciences. U of I ●Dr. Stephen Murley, Superintendent, ICCSD (319) 688-1000 ●Dr. Matt Degner, Ass. Superintendent, ICCSD (319) 688-1000 ●Mrs. Stephanie Phillips, Retired Homeschooling Assistance Program Director & former Principal, Elizabeth Tate alternative high school, Iowa City School District (319) 688-1000 ●Prof. Martin D. Cassell, 1-432 BSB, U of I College of Medicine (319) 335-7719 ●Mr. Jeff Charis-Carlson, Former Editorial Editor, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City ●Mr. Patrick J. Riepe, Former News Editor, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Professor of Journalism. The University of Iowa. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 10 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 11 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 12 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 13 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 14 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 15 Black Hawk Mini Park project; staff recommendation to increase budget 5,000.00$ Original Budget Draft agreement planned for 3 installments of $1667.00 1st installment would be owed after concept approval in draft agreement Subsequently, PAAC offered having a 3rd party manufacture the panel Dawson accepted that offer -3,402.00$ ASI's estimate =1,598.00$ FY22 project budget remaining for artist There was a suggestion that the artist be paid at least equal to manufacture costs +1,804.00$ If we add this amount to FY23 budget for Part 2 of the project =3,402.00$ Then, Dawson's fee would be equal to the ASI production Part 2 of the project would include the web based biographical info on Black Hawk and historical info on Black Hawk Mini Park 6,804.00$ Total project cost PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 16 Public Art Budgeting FY22 FY23 Sculpture Showcase 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ 8 pads pay $1500 honorarium each 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ assume same budget for metal plates to save concrete pads? Matching Grants 15,400.00$ -$ 8 grants betewen $1300-3000 $ 15,400.00 Large Projects 57,466.66$ -$ Oracles - Capitol St 3/3 10,000.00$ complete Oracles - Capitol St addl 3,800.00$ complete Kiwanis Park seating area, 2nd pd, 3rd remains 6,666.66$ almost complete Black Hawk Indigenous Art 5,000.00$ increase budget ? South District Neighborhood Art 12,000.00$ carried over to FY23 Lucas Farms Neighborhood Signs 12,000.00$ carried over to FY23 Gateway/Airport Mural 8,000.00$ carried over to FY23 Other 17,400.00$ 400.00$ Longfellow Ped Tunnel 400.00$ 400.00$ Maintenance 2,000.00$ $3500 quote for Simple Flight repair, Literary Walk re-caulk various pieces. Book mark near UAY fiber glass repair/paint? Mosaic tile replacement at Sycamore Greenway? *Community/Participatory Art 2,000.00$ not spent in FY22 *Performing Art 5,000.00$ not spent in FY22 *Functional Art Bus Stop/Benches 5,000.00$ not spent in FY22 *Unexpected Art 3,000.00$ not spent in FY22 Total 102,266.66$ 12,400.00$ PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 17 Iowa City Public Art Interactive Map visit this web page: icgov.org/publicart then scroll down and click on NEW Iowa City Public Art Interactive Map PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 18 Past surveys and current status: food for thought Iowa City Public Art Program These charts are assembled to help the Public Art Advisory Committee compare two past surveys (the Strategic Planning Survey from 2018 with 541 responses, and the Potential Public Art Project Survey from 2021 with 223 responses) with the current status of public art in Iowa City. The first chart is from the 2018 Strategic Planning Survey that asked people what type of public art they enjoy most: PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 19 Question: is the type of art people enjoy most being delivered by what the Public Art Program has funded? Are there gaps? While more categories existed in the questionnaire above, such as community events, music/sound installation, pop-up and temporary, those are recategorized into a general events category or performance in the Matching Grant chart below. The following two charts show the current make up of Iowa City’s public art collection and projects funded through matching grants. Note that sculpture totals 40 pieces but in the second chart, you will note that 4 of the 40 were funded by matching grants. Similarly, murals total 12, and 10 of those were funded by our matching grants program. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 20 Next is a look at where people have said they want to see public art. The first graph is from the 2018 Strategic Planning Study and the second is from the 2021 Potential Public Art Project Survey PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 21 The charts below show where public art is located today and what kind of public art is there. In the second chart, you will see how the concentration changes due to the impact of the Iowa City Downtown District’s Mural program and other privately funded art in public places. PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 22 PAAC 8.4.2022 packet page 23