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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, June 28, 2007
3:30PM
Lobby Conference Room
Iowa City City Hall
410 E. Washington St.
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the May 3, 2007 meeting
D. Presentation of mural proposal by Tom Awad and Tony Carter
E. Consideration of nominations for Recognition of Art in Non-public
Spaces
F. Discussion of submittals in response to RFQ for pool wall project.
G. Discussion of PAAC staffing.
H. Committee time/updates
I. Adjournment
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 3,2007
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present: Terry Trueblood, Emily Martin, Emily Carter-Walsh, Mark Seabold, Patrick
Carney
Members Absent: DaLayne Williamson, Rick Fosse
Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Karin Franklin, Abby Attoun
Others Present: none
CALL TO ORDER
Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:35 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
Recommend to approve the Pool Wall Project and the request for qualifications (RFQ). Motion
passed 5:0.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER. PATRICK CARNEY
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Carney introduced himself to all of the members. He was born in Tipton, Iowa and went to
Drake University in Des Moines for a graphic design degree. He got into framing and gallery
work in Des Moines. He has been in Iowa City for.21 years and has his own business, The
Frame Station. His wife is a Communications Officer with the USGS. He has a 16-year-old son,
who is a junior at Regina.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 5.2007 MEETING
MOTION: Martin moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Carter-Walsh seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5:0.
CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION FOR RECOGNITION OF ART IN NON-PUBLIC SPACES
There were two nominations for recognizing art in public spaces. There were six nominations for
"II Compositoire". Most are from neighbors, friends, and family members. Carter-Walsh said
that the piece is placed well and everybody has something to say about it.
The second piece was nominated by the person who is hosting the piece in their yard.
According to the procedures, anyone can nominate the piece. Klingaman said that the
recognized pieces will get a certificate from the Mayor.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
May 3, 2007
Page 2
The criteria to examine the nominations are: visually examining the art piece and evaluating the
creative merits and the artwork must be visually available to passersby. The artwork to be
recognized should exhibit any or all of the following characteristics: reflect and enhance
community spirit and values; challenging and not always easily understood; whimsy,
intelligence, and humor; visible to passersby, reflect the individuality of the owner, the
neighborhood, or business; 2-D or 3-D art; traditional or non-traditional materials.
The Committee will defer and visit the sites of the art at the next meeting in June.
DISCUSSION OF RFQ FOR POOL WALL PROJECT
Franklin said that generally, a call is put out for artists. She proposes, in this case, sending a
request for qualifications since there may be several different mediums possible. Rather than
have people putting the time into coming up with specific proposals, they narrow the artists
down first, then ask for proposals. Often, there is an honorarium involved for proposal
development, and it is up to the Committee whether they want to include an honorarium.
Franklin said that Trueblood might want to have some of the Recreation Center staff take part in
the selection process. Trueblood said that he would like to have staff involved.
Martin said that she likes the idea of asking for a request for qualifications. If artists do make the
short list, they are more likely to put in the time to develop a proposal. Also, she likes the idea of
the honorarium. Seabold wondered how much the honorarium would typically be. Franklin said
that she was thinking $1000, or maybe $500. Seabold wondered about artists that have few
qualifications. He is concerned that the Committee might miss out on some great proposals
from artists who haven't worked on murals, but have some great ideas. Franklin said that this
approach might make the process go faster and smoother. Carter-Walsh said that the
honorarium should reflect the materials required. For example, the honorarium for sculpture
would be higher than that for a sketch. Seabold thought this project would be great for a new
graphic designer, but they would not qualify because they are not experienced.
Carter-Walsh and Martin like the idea. In the past, the Committee has had trouble getting
proposals. Also, Martin mentioned that this particular project lends itself well to a more
experienced artist.
Franklin wondered what the honorarium should be. In terms of the proposals; they will probably
receive mostly sketches. For sketches, the consensus was $500 should be adequate.
Klingaman wondered if the artists should be required to present in person, and Franklin felt that
they should. Carter-Walsh suggested a videoconference and the Committee really liked the
idea. The group decided that they should accept international proposals.
Franklin said that Fosse mentioned that the Committee should develop a long-term budget for
the project. Franklin said that the budget includes the honorarium, the commission; the food,
lodging, and transportation of the artist; materials and shipping; installation; and any
subcontracting. Trueblood said that the project budget is often included in the request for
qualifications. Franklin said that the Committee will have around $37,500 that is not committed.
Assuming that the neighborhoods (Melrose, Washington Hills, Creekside) will not spend their
allocated funds this fiscal year, the Committee will have about $72,000. Also, the Committee will
be receiving $50,000 on July 1, 2007. The Committee could make this a $50,000 project. A wall
sculpture would use up this amount easily.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
May 3, 2007
Page 3
Franklin wondered if the Committee went to look at the Chait Gallery wall sculpture. The
sculpture is of ceramic catfish with a white glaze. There is a big red circle that covers some of
the fish. Seabold said the cost range could be huge. If a design firm created a digital image, it
would not be very costly. Martin said that $50,000 seems like a good starting point. Carter-
Walsh suggested creating budgets for different mediums. This could get complicated. Martin
said she likes the idea of a range. Seabold brought up the idea of soliciting businesses for
donations.
Franklin wanted to get a consensus on whether the Committee should include a budget range
or not. The Committee agreed that the qualifications should come first, and then create a budget
range for the proposal submission. Assuming that this gets on the Council agenda on May 14
and gets approved, the deadline for submitting qualifications will be June 15.
Franklin asked if anyone would like to edit the request for qualifications. Seabold suggested
including a photograph of the site. Trueblood wanted to add "and to passersby" to the bulleted
list of requirements of artwork. Martin mentioned that Fosse thought that there should be an
aquatic theme. The Committee decided that they should not limit it to that. Seabold suggested
including a statement that they are looking for something that will really fill the space.
MOTION: Martin motioned to recommend this project and the RFQ to the City Council. Carney
seconded the motion. Motion passed 5:0.
DISCUSSION OF CHILDREN'S ART TENT AND THE PROJECTOR PROJECT
Franklin said that she has gotten at least 15 artists (and 40 pieces) to donate for the Children's
Art Tent. Franklin said that the tent will be on the corner of Washington and Dubuque, which is
located near the raffle for the play house. The Children's Art Tent will be 'no parents allowed' for
children 14 and under. The items will all cost $5.00 or less. Franklin said that the tent will be up
for Saturday, June 2 only. Volunteers will be needed to man the tent. The money will all go to
the public art program. Franklin said that she will send out an email with the times and that the
Committee members should hit 'Reply to All" so that everyone will see the sign-up times.
For Art on the Walls, Attoun said that she has tracked down projectors from Marc Ginsberg and
16th Avenue Music in Cedar Rapids. Also, she has children's art photographs from Longfellow
Elementary. She will meet with Carter-Walsh to take photographs of people in Iowa City during
the Friday Night Concert Series. Martin suggested using the ICPL Lending Library for adult art
since the Senior Center Art Show is cancelled. Attoun will also use the photographs of all of the
publiC art.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF IOWA PUBLIC ART NETWORK STATEWIDE MEETING. JUNE 21.
2007
Franklin said that this is a statewide meeting that will be held in Iowa City this year. Last year,
they had about 50 people in Waterloo-Cedar Falls. The event will begin this year at 9:00am at
the University of Iowa Art Museum. Next, the group will take a walking tour downtown through
several buildings. Then, there is a bus that will take the group to University Hospitals, where
there will be a tour and lunch. Next, there will be a neighborhood art tour, then a panel
discussion on tempo'rary art exhibits. Last, there will be a year-in-review where anyone can give
a brief PowerPoint on what their public art program is doing. Franklin is also trying to arrange a
late afternoon tour of the U. of I. art building at the end. There are 55 seats available on the bus
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
May 3, 2007
Page 4
and the Committee is all invited. Committee members should let Franklin know if they can make
it. Seabold stated he would attend.
COMMITTEE TIME
Seabold said that he knows the Chair of the Cedar Rapids Public Art Committee. They have
significantly increased their budget recently and are developing a public art map. Franklin said
that Iowa City was one of the first to develop a public art program, before even Des Moines.
Carney brought in a magazine that his wife found on an airplane that lists Iowa City's Literary
Walk among other literary cities like New York, San Francisco, and Dublin.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 4:56 P.M.
Minutes were submitted by Abby Attoun.
s/pcd/minutes/pubart/5-03-07paac.com
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 21, 2007
To: Public Art Advisory Committee
From: Karin Franklin, Director, PCD
Re: Submittals for pool wall project
We have received 16 responses to the RFQ for the pool wall project. A list of artists who have
submitted qualifications is attached. The committee will be receiving, via regular mail, a packet
of materials that will include the cover letters, resumes, and lists of projects of the artists as well
as a CD of the visuals submitted. Review of these materials prior to the meeting should
expedite our discussion.