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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 6, 2007
2:00PM
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Meeting Room A
220 S. Gilbert Street
*****PLEASE NOTE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE FOR MEETING*****
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the November 1, 2007 meeting
D. Presentation of Proposals for the Robert A Lee Swimming Pool Wall
· Saxe/Patterson - 2: 15 PM
Presented by Hank Saxe and Cynthia Patterson
· T J Moberg/Strohbeen and Luchsinger - 2:45 PM
Presented by T J Moberg
· Meltdown Glass Art and Design LLC - 3: 15 PM
Presented by BJ Katz and Derek Nadeau
· Maria Mijares - 3:30 (will not be present)
· Discussion - 4:00
The written proposals by each of the artists scheduled to present at the December 6
meeting will be mailed to PAAC members on Monday, December 3rd.
E. Committee time/updates
F. Adjournment
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007
MEETING ROOM A, ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
PRELIMINARY
Members Present: Emily Carter-Walsh, Mark Seabold, DaLayne Williamson, Patrick
Carney, Terry Trueblood, Rick Fosse
Members Absent: Emily Martin
Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Jeff Davidson
Public Present: Drew Bullman, Kelly Schaffner
CALL TO ORDER
Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 MEETING
MOTION: Trueblood moved to approve the minutes with minor corrections; Carney
seconded. The motion passed 8:0.
REVIEW OF PROPOSAL BY BAO PHAM - REPRESENTED BY THE CHAIT
GALLERI ES DOWNTOWN
Bao Pham submitted a letter addressing the issues brought up in the Request for
Proposals letter of September 20, 2007. Included in this packet was an example of an
image fused to brushed satin aluminum. Marcia presented the electronic version of the
proposal. Carter-Walsh noted that "Bubbles" is a two-dimensional graphic on sheet
aluminum. Seabold remembered that this piece was considered to be too sparse to fill
the pool wall. He noted that covering more of the wall was one of the requests made of
the artists. It was agreed that the color of the piece was appropriate and that this is a
piece that can be enjoyed without glasses, which is important for swimmers.
Trueblood questioned if the electronic representation was proportional to what would
actually be mounted to the wall. Bao's letter indicates that a total of nine panels would
be mounted, which is not consistent with the electronic representation. The electronic
image shows panels that are divided. It is unclear if each division represents an
individual panel. The committee would like the artist to define what he considers a panel
as well as confirmation of total square footage of the piece. The committee questioned
whether additional panels would provide adequate ventilation for the heating component
behind the pool wall. Marcia indicated that she was under that impression as all of the
artists had been notified of that requirement.
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November 1, 2007
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Carter-Walsh asked how the piece would be mounted. Seabold indicated that a
common mounting style is a channel mounted to the wall with the aluminum pieces
hanging from that channel. This mounting would make it easier to take them off than if
they were bolted individually to the wall.
Trueblood asked the committee if anyone has seen the artwork by Bao Pham that is on
display at Clapp Recital Hall. No one has seen it. Seabold commented that he had
hoped the submittal would be more refined at this point as they were offered a chance to
revise as well as an honorarium. Unfortunately, the proposal has not been updated.
The committee also noted that they would like to see the artist present the proposal in
person. At this point the artist didn't indicate whether or not he would be coming for the
December meeting. The artist is represented by Chait Galleries, who will also be
fabricating the entire piece as well as installing it. Bao Pham is just the photographer.
Fosse noted that he had missed a couple of the previous meetings and wanted
clarification about where the artist was in the process. Seabold indicated that Bao Pham
had been short-listed to present their proposal in a more complete form. Marcia clarified
that the original request was to respond to the artist's qualifications. Subsequent
requests asked more specifically for a proposal. They had submitted what they thought
was more of a proposal during the first round and the committee decided to include
them. They decided not to expand on their proposal any further. Carter-Walsh noted
that from a maintenance standpoint the proposal looked pretty good. Trueblood noted
that he was concerned about comments in the letter regarding sunlight. The pool wall
receives a significant amount of sunlight from the southern exposure. Seabold would
also like to be sure that the piece would be able to withstand high humidity. The
committee would like to know more about the sunlight, the definition of a panel, and total
square footage of the piece. Marcia will request that the artist provide this information
for the next meeting.
UPDATE REGARDING IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE AND PENINSULA PARK
SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE
There were no responses for either showcase. Marcia has spoken to Marc Neucollins
about his piece, "Blade", on the Peninsula Showcase and he is happy to keep it there
until he sells it or until a replacement has been found. Marc is also now interested in
submitting a proposal for the downtown showcase now that he is no longer a student.
Marcia plans to send out the calls soon. Brandy has been updating the artist database.
The committee has decided that this will be the last chance in terms of temporary
displays. If it is not successful they will evaluate whether or not they should continue to
do temporary or place permanent pieces on showcase. Carter-Walsh noted that the
temporary displays are particularly nice for out-of-town visitors. She asked what had
become of Gene's piece. Marcia indicated that the artist noticed that it had been
tampered with and has decided to pull it before football season.
ALAN WEINSTEIN'S UNOFFICIAL POOL WALL PROPOSAL
Alan submitted an example of his piece on poster board measuring 1 Q-ft long. He did
not get chosen for the short list; however, he decided to take on this proposal as a
personal challenge. Alan said to Marcia that this piece took him into a whole new realm
and he felt compelled to present this piece. There are two different variations: one more
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November 1, 2007
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complex and one simpler. The final product will be weather-proof industrial plastic. The
final color can be whatever the committee wants it to be. Alan has not been notified
about the heating tubes issue. The piece doesn't look as though it would negatively
affect the ventilation. The committee was impressed with the interpretation and the look
of the piece. Alan has not offered any indication of cost at this time.
POETRY IN PUBLIC
Poetry in Public is sponsored by the Public Art Committee; it is in the sixth year. This
year we are hoping to add another component - a local artist to teach some classes at
the recreation center. Right now they are in negotiation with Dave Maurice, Dr. ABC.
He has submitted poetry in the past and has also taught classes. Promotion will be
done for him as well as the project in general. The project started as a way to get poetry
into the public. The general public is solicited for participation (adults and children). The
poems are displayed in the kiosks, at the two recreation centers, as well as in the
busses. We work with the school district to get the kids involved. Language Arts
teachers have been very supportive. The submission deadline is February 1 st.
WASHINGTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Washington Hills Neighborhood Association submitted a draft proposal for a
neighborhood art project. They may present this to the Public Art Committee in January.
The idea is to work with first and second grade students at the neighborhood schools to
come up with sketches that could be constructed into play structures. Marcia did explain
to the neighborhood that play structures will require oversight by the city in terms of
safety requirements and liability. There are no cost estimates or budget at this time.
Terry asked if there were plans to incorporate these structures into an existing
neighborhood park. Marcia indicated that Pheasant Hill is the only park within that
neighborhood.
SAND LAKE PARK CONCEPT PLAN
Terry Trueblood provided an update on Sand Lake Park. A concept plan has been
developed with cost estimates. A grant was prepared and ready to go out for a
Community Tourism Grant; however, one of the board members of Vision Iowa indicated
that an unlisted requirement to the grant is to first obtain cash contributions from the
County and the private sector. They also like to see a public art element incorporated
into these grant applications. A public art element may be requested on behalf of the
Parks and Recreation Division at a future time.
SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER MEETING
December 6th meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. to allow enough time for the artist's
personal presentations. If the committee decides to make a decision at that meeting,
they'll need time for discussion. A 5:00 p.m. ending time is more practical than 4:30 p.m.
Fosse noted that he would have to leave at 4:00 p.m. due to a prior obligation. The
meeting will be held in Meeting Room A at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center.
COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
November 1, 2007
Page 4
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Fosse moved to adjourn; Carter-Walsh seconded. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm. Next
meeting December 6, 2007.
Minutes submitted by Brandy Howe
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