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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 6,2007
3:00PM
Lobby Conference Room
City Hall
410 E. Washington
***********PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR MEETING**********
(This time change will be permanent)
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the August 2, 2007 meeting
D. Update of mural proposal Tom Awad and Tony Carter
E. Presentation of a Community Initiated Public Art project by Matthew
Munstermann
F. Review of letters regarding Call for Proposals for pool wall project -
These will be sent out separately TuesdaylWednesday of next week.
G. Discussion regarding Iowa Sculptor's Showcase and Peninsula Park
Sculptor's Showcase.
H. Committee time/updates
I. Adjournment
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2007
MEETING ROOM A, ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
PRELIMINARY
Members Present: Emily Martin, Emily Carter-Walsh, Mark Seabold, DaLayne
Williamson, Patrick Carney, Terry Trueblood
Members Absent: Rick Fosse
Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Jeff Davidson,
Others Present: Tom Awad
CALL TO ORDER
Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation that Recognition of Art in Non-Public Spaces go to "Entasis" located
at 226 Magowan. Motiion passed 7:0. Request that Council present a certificate to the
artist and to the property owner at the next Council meeting.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28.2007 MEETING
MOTION: Seabold moved to approve the minutes as submitted; Martin seconded. The
motion passed 7:0.
UPDATE OF MURAL PROPOSAL BY TOM AWAD
Tom Awad and Tony Carter have received written permission to paint a large mural on
the wall next to the parking lot near St. Mary's Parish Hall. He provided photos of the
location as well as scale drawings. He delved into specifics regarding pricing for paint,
scaffolding, and other materials. The mural site is approximately 3120 sq. ft. He also
provided price estimates for projects of similar scale and style. He estimated that a fair
price for a mural of this scale and detail of design is approximately $80,000; however, he
is willing to negotiate this price.
Awad's stylistic concept is Commemoration/Celebration/Education - specifically the
education of children. Awad will be receiving some input from the church's youth group
regarding design. Awad proposed October 28th as the completion date, which happens
to fall on World Youth Day. He will require eleven weeks to complete the project.
Committee members were concerned that this time frame was too tight and the budget
too uncertain for this completion date; particularly as the artist and budget for the pool
wall project have not been finalized. Martin suggested instead that perhaps October 28th
could be the kick-off day for the painting.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
August 2,2007
Page 2
Martin expressed concern that this site may be purchased and redeveloped in the short-
term future. The longevity of the project is a concern for the entire committee,
particularly due to the expense of the project. The committee recommended that Awad
contact the Iowa Arts Council regarding grants and other funding opportunities.
Awad indicated that prior to the next scheduled meeting he will contact the Iowa Arts
Council regarding fundraising, check with the church regarding the site's longevity, and
gather design input from the youth group.
PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY INITIATED PUBLIC ART PROJECT BY
MATTHEW MUNSTERMANN
Deferred until next month.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTED ARTISTS FOR POOL WALL PROJECT
The committee viewed the pool wall on the east side of the swimming area in the
Recreation Center. The Committee reviewed the five finalists' submissions:
1. B.J. Katz. Art consists of colored and clear plate glass. Committee questioned
whether lighting features should be incorporated and who would be required to pay
for it.
2. Saxe & Patterson. Art consists of ceramic tile. Seabold commented that this artwork
has grown on him since he first encountered it.
3. Maria Mijares. Artwork is sturdy. Lighting is less of an issue.
4. T.J. Moverg. Artwork is sculptural consisting of 3D and 2D elements. It was
suggested that maintenance and cleaning may be difficult. It was also suggested
that sturdiness may be an issue; particularly in a humid environment.
5. Bao Pham. Art consists of durable printed stainless steel or aluminum. His artwork
is sparser than the other artists' and the committee would request that the entire pool
wall be covered; if not entirely with art than at least painted.
In further discussion, the committee noted their concern with the longevity, maintenance,
and lighting of the artwork as well as the budget. The committee decided that the entire
pool wall should be addressed by the artist. The artist should also detail how the artwork
should be installed. The committee also agreed that the subject matter of the artwork be
appropriate for the community at large. The committee recommended that the artwork
not be too detailed so that it can be seen from the street. The committee will work to
decide on an artist by November 1 st.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE PLACES -"ENTASIS"
Recognized by the committee and approved.
COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
August2,2007
Page 3
Seabold requested that the meeting time be permanently be moved to 3:00 pm. All
present agreed that would not be a problem.
ADJOURNMENT
Seaboldl moved to adjorn; Carter-Walsh seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
Next meeting September 6.
Minutes submitted by Brandy Howe
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