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Home My WebLink About08-04-2005 Public Art Advisory Committee Agenda Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, August 4, 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 July 7, 2005 meeting D. Updates · Benton Hill Entryway · Iowa Sculptors Showcase · Peninsula Sculptors Showcase E. Discussion and approval of Calls for Art in Park projects · Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park · South Sycamore Greenway F. Committee time/Other business G. Adjournment MINUTES IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JULY 7,2005,3:30 P.M. LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Charles Felling, Rick Fosse, James Hemsley, Mark Seabold, Terry Trueblood, Emily Carter Walsh Members Absent: Emily Martin Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman Visitors: Beth Koppes Call to Order Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Public discussion of any item not on the aaenda No items were presented for discussion by the committee members. Consideration of the Minutes of May 5. 2005 Meetina Trueblood gave a correction for the minutes at Kicker's Park, that there are six mini soccer fields for younger age groups, six medium fields, and five full-sized soccer fields. MOTION: Helmsley moved to accept the minutes as amended. Fosse seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Updates Iowa Sculptors Showcase Seabold reported that the showcase dedication went well, except for the weather. He said he heard good feedback regarding the public art promotional installation, which gave very good exposure. There were many positive comments about the sculpture as well. Klingaman distributed updated public art brochures and programs from the dedication ceremony. Seabold said he plans to display the promotional kiosk in different locations, along with additional brochures, to generate interest in and knowledge about public art. Peninsula Sculptors Showcase Klingaman reported that installation of the sculpture by Seth Godard along to the trail to the pedestrian bridge across the dam had to be postponed because the dam project has not been completed because of high water, impacting the adjacent projects. She spoke to Seth about alternate locations, and he chose Willow Creek Park. It will be set near the trail by the northwest corner in a grove of trees, visible from Benton Street. The pad is poured, and Godard plans to install the wire frame within the week. The concrete will be poured on site. Once it is all done she will take some pictures. Klingaman noted that Godard also had two sculptures selected for "Sculptures on Second" in Cedar Rapids. Review of slides for potential Art in Parks commission The committee members viewed slides and selected several with pieces or themes that seemed appropriate for parks. Klingaman said that since the photos are several years old, the individual pieces might no longer be available. Franklin arrived at this point. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes July 7,2005 Page 2 Selection of park site for Art in Park project for FY06 Klingaman suggested going through the slides again to see if any are suited to a particular park on the list. Martin noted that Willow Creek Park would soon have Godard's sculpture, and asked if that park should be removed from the list. Helmsley asked if all the artists displayed in the slides are local. Klingaman said no. Seabold agreed that Willow Creek could be removed from consideration. Martin suggested deciding which park is most suitable for a piece, based on the slides. Fosse asked how much funding is available for this project. Franklin said $35K. Fosse asked if the committee should pick a park to give priority, or pick a particular piece. Seabold suggested all committee members explain which parks they would choose first to receive a piece. He said his two top choices are the Sycamore Greenway because of the setting, and Kicker's Soccer Park because of its visibility. Martin agreed with those two choices. Seabold added that Hunter's Run would be a good choice for spreading art throughout the city, and that City Park already has several points of interest. Fosse also agreed with those choices. Helmsley said he chose Kicker's first because of the visibility, and the Greenway second. Felling agreed that either the Greenway or Kicker's are good choices, and said he has no strong feeling about either one. Trueblood said that the Greenway is a nice area, though it would likely have the least visibility. Martin inquired whether there would be more development in the any of the areas. Trueblood said there is no more planned development for Hunter's Run in the near future. The north end of Kicker's will be made more park-like with a shelter, but it will be intended to accommodate the soccer people rather than be a destination park. He added that Kicker's is high traffic, but at limited times, especially the spring and fall. He said that Upper City Park would have the greatest visibility. Fosse suggested that Hunter's Run would be visible from Highway 218. Trueblood said the piece would have to be big enough, and would still offer limited visibility from the highway. Seabold said a piece there might be hard to find if people wanted to see it up close, because of the location of the park. Trueblood said he has no favorite parks, though he suggested that the book tornado piece could be placed by the library. Then "Ties That Bind" could be located at Kicker's, along with several other small pieces, because Ties is small. Seabold said it seemed that the Greenway and Kicker's are the parks the committee members would like to focus on, and suggested reviewing the slides again with those two locations in mind. The committee members viewed the slides again, and designated possible locations for each piece or style. Klingaman organized the slides into different categories. Seabold asked for the tally of slides in each category. Klingaman said there are 11 for the Greenway, 9 for Kicker's, and 8 suited for both locations. Seabold asked if the next step should be to call the artists to see if they are interested or if any of the pieces are still available. Martin suggested sending a description of the project or locations to the artists, to see if they have anything that would fit. Franklin agreed that the settings should be described, then the artists could express interest and make suggestions. Her office will send out letters to the selected artists. Discussion of Neiahborhood art projects Wetherby Friends & Neighbors NA Klingaman explained that Koppes is the coordinator for the Wetherby Friends and Neighbors Association. Koppes distributed copies of a letter summarizing the ideas and schedule for the public art project. She reported that she held a meeting at her house recently to discuss possible neighborhood art projects. Interest narrowed down to a project in Wetherby Park. Suggestions included a nontraditional and decorative weathervane, a new artistic railing for the shelter, a mural for the shelter ceiling, along with a plaque with information about Isaac Wetherby in the shelter if possible. Fosse and Martin agreed those are all good ideas. Martin added that enhancement of the shelter would be good. Felling liked the idea of including neighborhood information and history in the plaque. Klingaman Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes July 7,2005 Page 3 said that the next step would be for the committee to give the okay to proceed with contacting artists. Seabold said that the neighborhood association is free to proceed. Seabold asked if the committee needs to formally send a recommendation or forward the letter. Franklin said no. Melrose NA Franklin reported that the association would like to do historic markers similar to the ones in Longfellow, to be designed by Will Thompson. Each marker will cost approximately $935.00, and there will be 8 to 10 markers, leading to an initial estimate of approximately $9K. She noted that amount is low compared to other neighborhoods, and added that the association is also looking into possible projects for Brookland Park. However, at this time the focus is on the markers. She said she is concerned that the association would like to install the markers along Melrose Avenue, which may increase the installation cost due to removal of bricks to get to the concrete below. Seabold asked if there would be a problem with game traffic in the area. Martin noted that the markers would have to be sturdier because of the area, and asked if they would be bolted to the bricks. Franklin said the bricks would be removed, then holes drilled into the concrete below where the markers would be set, then the bricks would be replaced. She does not anticipate that complication would stop the project. Fosse asked if the markers would comply with clear zone requirements. Franklin agreed that that consideration might lead to changes in location. Fosse added that the conditions for the federal reconstruction grant needed to be considered, which includes a ten-foot clear zone. Klingaman suggested orienting the markers differently, perhaps parallel to the street. Seabold suggested placing the markers only in historically significant locations, rather than as a line along the street. Franklin said that there are no revenue issues for this project, and the plan was to do installation during this fiscal year. Felling asked if the artist would be able to work directly with Franklin's office to ensure compliance with the placement requirements. Franklin said yes. Fosse said that the markers would be difficult to place, regardless of the orientation. Klingaman asked if placing on private property could be considered. Franklin said it is possible, though more complicated, since covenants to maintain the piece would be needed. Franklin asked if there were any other concerns from the committee about pursuing the project, apart from the issues already discussed. No concerns were expressed by committee members. Trueblood said a master plan would be developed for Brooklyn Park, so some ideas might be generated for public art to be incorporated into the park. Benton HíII Entryway Franklin reported that the project is progressing. Installation is now planned for the week of August 1, to accommodate the park dedication on August 6 at 4:00 p.m. She said the event would have food and music. Klingaman said the ceremony would probably begin at 4:30. Committee time/Other business Franklin asked if the revolving artist venue will remain in Willow Creek Park, or if only Godard's piece would be put there, and suggested having more discussion on that topic at a later date. She asked whether purchasing Godard's piece was discussed. Klingaman said no, but that the piece would likely be destroyed during any attempt to remove it. She told Godard that at the end of the display year, the committee would decide whether or not to keep the sculpture. If not, he would be required to remove it. 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()..c$o§o ~«zuz II II II II II II ~ ~::;s~ ~~oozu The Public Art Program of the City of Iowa City was established in September 1997. The intention of the Public Art Program is to enhance public spaces, promote Iowa City as a cultural center, and build Iowa City's image as a vital place to live and work. This will be accomplished by the integration and placement of art in public projects and places. The Public Art Program is supported by an allocation of $50,000 of public funds per fiscal year. A Public Art Advisory Committee has been appointed to assist in the development and management of this program. The mission of the Public Art Advisory Committee, as stewards of the City of Iowa City, is to enhance the appearance of the city through the selection and integration of art in a public environment. 2005 Membership: Charles Felling Rick Fosse James Hemsley Emily Martin Mark Seibold Terry Trueblood Emily Carter Walsh Call to Artists Weatherdance (detail of plaza paving) by Myklebust-Sears, 1999 Call To Artists The Public Art Advisory Committee of the City of Iowa City is inviting a select number of artists chosen from the current City of Iowa City Artist's Slide Registry to submit slides or digital photos of completed 3-dimensional sculptures available for purchase and placement in Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park by November 15, 2005. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. Project Parameters · The outcome of this proje'Ct should be a sculpture of sufficient size to create a presence in a large open space. · Artist must be able to coordinate the delivery and installation of the sculpture with City staff. · Materials and design must be durable. The resulting project will be subject to interaction with the public 24 hours a day in areas that are not continually staffed. · Maintenance methods must be developed and documented and provided to the City for future reference. Project Budget Budget will include acquisition; food, lodging and transportation for the artist; materials; shipping if necessary; installation and any subcontracting. Total budget for the project should not exceed $35,000. The City will provide a concrete pad, flush with the ground at a size acceptable to the artist. Project Timeline Installation will occur no later than December 15, 2005. Selection Process Submitted materials will be reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee and a recommendation of a selected artist made to the City Council. Final selection of the artist is made by the City Council. Deadline for Receipt of Materials: Friday, September 30,2005 by 5:00 P.M. Iowa City Public Art Program Project Opportunity Background and Site Description The City of Iowa City has funded the Public Art program for the past seven years and has seen a variety of sculptures and other artwork purchased and installed in the downtown Iowa City area. Most recently, a Neighborhood Art Project has produced artwork in 3 neighborhoods of Iowa City. The Public Art Advisory Committee has decided now to focus their attention to some of our City parks. Two parks have initially been selected for consideration: The Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail area, both located on the south side of Iowa City and adjacent to each other. Your artwork has been initially selected by the Public Art Advisory Committee to be considered for installation in the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. The Soccer Park is a 108 acres property that was opened to the public in April 1997, The park includes 2 picnic shelters, a restroom building, concession stand and six mini soccer fields for younger age groups, six medium fields, and five full-sized soccer fields. Photos are included in this call to represent the above amenities and a map to locate same. There are a number of locations in the soccer complex that would provide a great venue for a sculpture. Members of the Public Art Advisory Committee, City Council and the artist will work collaboratively to determine the most suitable site. Design Considerations/Project Goals · To provide an eye-catching, fun and stimulating sculpture particularly suited to the young soccer players and their families/spectators. · To add to the visual appeal of the soccer park and create a focused area for social activity. · To provide a sculpture that requires minimal maintenance and is vandal proof. Submission Materials A. Artists should submit twelve (12) collated sets of printed submission materials, organized in the specific order as described below. 1. A letter of interest (one page maximum) including any background information that would support the artist's qualifications for this project. Include public art experience with budget size of past projects. 2. A current professional résumé. 3. A page listing three (3) references. It is emphasized that letters of recommendation are not requested. B. Artists can submit up to three available works for consideration and up to three views of each work on 35mm slides or digital photo on CD,. Electronic media is preferred. The slides or photos must be presented following the instructions below: Label slides and CD photos as follows: · Number of photo in upper right hand corner · Name of artist at top' · Title of work & price below photo · Red dot in lower left hand corner (slides only) D. All materials submitted will become property of the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee and additional views or details may be required at the discretion of the Committee. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Send To: MARCIA KLINGAMAN PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 Inquiries: 319356-5237 or Marcia-Klinqaman@iowa-citv.orq ppddirlcall to artists.doc The Public Art Program of the City of Iowa City was established in September 1997. The intention of the Public Art Program is to enhance public spaces, promote Iowa City as a cultural center, and build Iowa City's image as a vital place to live and work. This will be accomplished by the integration and placement of art in public projects and places. The Public Art Program is supported by an allocation of $50,000 of public funds per fiscal year. A Public Art Advisory Committee has been appointed to assist in the development and management of this program. The mission of the Public Art Advisory Committee, as stewards of the City of Iowa City, is to enhance the appearance of the city through the selection and integration of art in a public envi ron ment. 2005 Membership: Charles Felling Rick Fosse James Hemsley Emily Martin Mark Seibold Terry Trueblood Emily Carter Walsh Call to Artísh Weatherdance (detail of plaza paving) by Myklebust-Sears, 1999 Call To Artists The Public Art Advisory Committee of the City of Iowa City is inviting a select number of artists chosen from the current City of Iowa City Artist's Slide Registry to submit slides or digital photos of completed 3-dimensional sculptures available for purchase and placement in the Sycamore Greenway Trail by November 15, 2005. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. Project Parameters · The outcome of this project should be a sculpture of sufficient size to create a presence in a large open space. · Artist must be able to coordinate the delivery and installation of the sculpture with City staff. · Materials and design must be durable. The resulting project will be subject to interaction with the public 24 hours a day in areas that are not continually monitored. · Maintenance methods must be developed and documented and provided to the City for future reference. Project Budget Budget will include acquisition; food, lodging and transportation for the artist; materials; shipping if necessary; installation and any subcontracting. Total budget for the project should not exceed $35,000. The City will provide a concrete pad, flush with the ground at a size acceptable to the artist. Project Timeline Installation will occur no later than December 15, 2005. Selection Process Submitted materials will be reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee and a recommendation of a selected artist made to the City Council. Final selection of the artist is made by the City Council. Deadline for Receipt of Materials: Friday, September 30, 2005 by 5:00 P.M. Iowa City Public Art Program Project Opportunity Background and Site Description The City of Iowa City has funded the Public Art program for the past seven years and has seen a variety of sculptures and other artwork purchased and installed in the downtown Iowa City area. Most recently, a Neighborhood Art Project has produced artwork in 3 neighborhoods of Iowa City. The Public Art Advisory Committee has decided now to focus their attention to City parks. Two parks have initially been selected for consideration: The Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail area, both located on the south side of Iowa City and adjacent to each other. Your artwork has been initially selected by the Public Art Advisory Committee to be considered for installation in the Sycamore Greenway Trail. The Sycamore Greenway Trail is an approximate 2-mile trail between Lakeside Drive and the Kickers Soccer Park and was completed in 2002. The 220 foot wide greenway corridor consists of terraced wetlands that provide storm water management for approximately 600 acres in southeast Iowa City. The wetland vegetation in the greenway is very colorful and creates a habitat for many colorful birds and other wildlife. The nearby neighborhood residents particularly enjoy the trail and trail connections are planned to continue to connect the Greenway Trail with the new neighborhoods developing in the area. There are a number of locations along the Sycamore Greenway that would provide a great venue for a sculpture, Members of the Public Art Advisory Committee, City Council and the artist will work collaboratively to determine the most suitable site. Design Considerations/Project Goals · To provide an eye-catching and stimulating sculpture suited to a wide variety of age groups who use the trail. . To add to the visual appeal of the greenway. · To provide a sculpture that requires minimal maintenance and is vandal proof. Submission Materials A. Artists should submit twelve (12) collated sets of printed submission materials, organized in the specific order as described below. 1. A letter of interest (one page maximum) including any background information that would support the artist's qualifications for this project. Include public art experience with budget size of past projects. 2. A current professional résumé. 3. A page listing three (3) references. It is emphasized that letters of recommendation are not requested. B. Artists can submit up to three available works for consideration and up to three views of each work on 35mm slides or digital photo on CD. Electronic media is preferred. The slides or photos must be presented following the instructions below: Label slides and CD photos as follows: · Number of photo in upper right hand corner · Name of artist at top · Title of work & price below photo · Red dot in lower left hand corner (slides only) D. All materials submitted will become property of the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee and additional views or details may be required at the discretion of the Committee. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Send To: MARCIA KLINGAMAN PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 Inquiries: 319356-5237 or Marcia-Klinqaman@iowa-citv.orq ppddirlcall to artists.doc