HomeMy WebLinkAbout 12-01-2011 Public Art Advisory Committee Revised*******************NOTE LOCATION CHANGE****************
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 1, 2011
3: 30PM
************PCD Conference Room*************
2nd Floor — Planning and Community Development
Department
City Hall
410 E. Washington
Revised Agenda
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda.
C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 1, 2011 meeting.
D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council to accept the donation of
three BookMark sculptures to the City of Iowa City.
E. Review of City High Donation Station Art proposal — Susie Thurmond
(art teacher and City High Art Club)
G. Update on Public Art Program budget — Jeff Davidson
H. Farewell and thanks to DaLayne Williamson and Patrick Carney.
I. Other?
J. Adjournment
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL
Members present: Mark Seabolt, Susie Thurmond, Rick Fosse, Mike Moran
Not present: DaLayne Williamson, Jan Finlayson, Patrick Carney
Staff Present: Marcia Bollinger
Public Present: Nicolette and Todd Woodburn, Eliezer Sotillo, Marc Moen, Hannah Kramer - DI
Newspaper.
CALL TO ORDER
Seabolt called the meeting to order at 3:30pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
No new business.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 7T" 2011 MEETING
MOTION: Fosse moved to approve as amended the July 7th, 2011 meeting minutes as
presented. Moran seconded. Motion passed 5:0
DISCUSSION OF MURAL PROJECT PROPOSED FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET PARKING
RAMP — MARC MOEN (PLAZA TOWERS) AND ELIEZER SOTILLO (ARTIST)
Eliezer Sotillo gave a presentation to the committee on mural art in cities around the world. Marc
Moen would like to commission Sotillo to produce a black and white, spray painted mural on the
Plaza Towers building in downtown Iowa City. The proposal and a sketch -up was presented to
and reviewed by PAAC members. A discussion took place regarding the size, logistics of
installation, and materials that will be used in the process. The committee approved of the visual
elements of the proposal and will make a recommendation to the City Council to approve.
Installation will likely occur in Summer of 2012. No funds are being requested from the PAAC, or
the City, for the project.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION FOR A MURAL PROJECT PROPOSED FOR THE MERCER
PARK POOL BUILDING WALL — NICOLETTE WOODBURN (ARTIST)
Nicolette and Todd Woodburn, owner and founders of FaceWorks, proposed a mural, honoring
members of the City's education community, to PAAC members. The Woodburns have a team
of artists with local connections assembled, who want to contribute their talent to the project.
The Woodburns are seeking a public space frequented by area youth, and financial support for
the project from the City. A discussion place regarding the best location for the mural, in
addition, a review of the Woodburns art portfolio took place. The proposal will be discussed at
the November meeting after the Woodburns have a chance to look at some suggested locations
that came up at the meeting.
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REVIEW OF CITY HIGH DONATION STATION ART PROPOSAL — JILL HARPER (ART
TEACHER/ARTIST AND CITY HIGH ART CLUB)
Bollinger introduced the first completed donation station meter sculpture created by high school
student Leah de Matta. A discussion took place regarding the materials used, and the
temporary installation at the Iowa City Public Library until its permanent installation in the
pedestrian mall. Jill Harper is working with City High students to generate ideas for transforming
one of donation station meters into public art and will present a concept at a future meeting.
UPDATES — NORTH MARKET PLACE LITERARY WALK
Bollinger provided an update on the North Market Place Literary Walk and the upcoming
dedication ceremony occurring on October 1st. The event is set to occur in tandem with the
Northside Oktoberfest celebrations. Featured authors will be invited to give readings at various
Northside businesses.
Minutes created by Jody Bailey
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