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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-2022 Public Art Advisory CommitteePublic Art Advisory Committee Thursday, March 3, 2022 3:30 PM Emma Harvat Hall AGENDA 3:30 PM - Call to order 3:30 PM - Introductions of members and public attending the meeting. 3:32 PM - Public discussion of any item not on the agenda 3:34 PM - Consideration of minutes of the February 3, 2022 meeting 3:38 PM - Updates • Lucas Farms Neighborhood Art project • South District Neighborhood Art project • Kiwanis Park Community Garden Art project • Black Hawk Mini Park Art project • Artists Registry • Interactive mapping 3:50 PM — Public Art Matching Funds — attached are applications and scoring rubrics for evaluation of the applications. Committee members should provide scores to staff by noon, March 3. Selection of projects to be funded and amount of funding will be discussed. 4:15 PM - Discussion to determine exact locations of three additional pads for the Sculptors Showcase project — attached are options for 3 additional locations provided by Tyler Baird, Parks Superintendent. 4:25 PM — Review of Sculptors Showcase Call for Submissions and Application — attached are drafts of both for review and consideration. 4:35 PM - Staff Reports 4:45 PM — Adjournment If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood and Development Services at 319-356-5237 or marcia- bollinger@iowo-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Minutes Preliminary Public Art Advisory Committee February 3, 2022 Emma Harvat Hall Public Art Advisory Committee Members Present: Eddie Boyken, Dominic Dongilli, Ron Knoche, Steve Miller, Andrea Truitt, Tyler Baird (for Seydell-Johnson) Members Absent: Jan Finlayson, Nancy Purington, Sandy Steil Staff Present: Marcia Bollinger, Wendy Ford Public Present: None Call to Order Miller called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Introduction of Members and Public Attending the Meeting There were none. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda None. Consideration of Minutes January 6 th meeting Bollinger acknowledged technical difficulties in recording the last meeting. The January meeting minutes were recorded from memory. She couldn't recall whether a motion had been made to reconsider the Airport Commission. Truitt said she didn't think a motion was made. Knoche said he had two notes from the previous meeting. Knoche clarified that in the previous meeting he suggested no advertising on the hanger murals and brought up the discussion in the January meeting about the quantity and scale of planes to be painted. Bollinger clarified that the Airport staff stated the fundraising would be concluding within the next few months, then they will have a definite dollar figure to include with the RFP for the artists to work within. Motion: Knoche moved to accept the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting with the amendments from Knoche. Truitt seconded. Approved unanimously. Updates Request for Proposals for Airport Mural Miller asked about where the discussion of the RFP landed in the previous meeting. Bollinger said the final figure for the mural was not available because the Airport is in the process of fundraising and the Airport wants the budget determined before accepting proposals. Miller clarified that the Committee will wait until the Airport has their budget finalized before opening the RFP. Wendy added that the Airport was also unsure of when the hanger doors would be replaced and the timeline for the project would work better for the summer of 2023. Bollinger agreed and said the RFP will probably open in the fall when the Airport will have a better idea of the timeline of the door replacement and the budget. Interactive Mapping Project Bollinger said the project is slowly getting wrapped up with the addition of the literary walks on Iowa Ave and North Market. Bollinger reached out to the Downtown District to discuss the interactive map and the inclusion of Downtown District projects and information. Bollinger said Executive Director Nancy Bird was excited about the project and would like to work together to promote the map. Bollinger and Bird also discussed the bookmarks that had been developed for the Literary Walks including a QR code linked to the interactive maps. Bird is interested in creating bookmarks for the Interactive Public Art Map, linking to specific layers of the map such as the Temporary Sculpture Showcase or Iowa City Public Art Program: Sculpture. Bollinger added that she is retiring at the end of March and Ford will take over her responsibilities with the Committee. Bollinger suggested being cognizant of the project workloads for staff during this transition when deciding which projects to prioritize. As a result, Bollinger and Ford decided to hold off on accepting submissions for Private Art Viewable to the Public. Artist Registry Bollinger said there are still a few things she'd like to see changed on the Registry, but the database on the website looks cleaner than before and specific instructions have been added for how to use the database feature of the Registry. An additional press release may be issued about the Registry. Ford asked if anyone recalled whether the Committee had decided if the Registry would encompass solely Iowa City or Johnson County more broadly. Truitt recalled that the Committee had concluded they'd like Johnson County to be included, but it was contingent on decision by the City Manager, Geoff Fruin on financial jurisdiction. Knoche confirmed he discussed it with Fruin, who was generally in support. Oracles Vin.. I Wrap Bollinger said she reached out for an update from John Englebrecht from PS1 about the vinyl wrap and would send out an update to the Committee when she heard back. Election of Officers Motion: Truitt moved to reelect Steve Miller as Chair of Public Art Advisory Committee. Dongilli seconded. Approved unanimously. Motion: Dongilli moved to reelect Andrea Truitt as Vice Chair of Public Art Advisory Committee. Boyken seconded. Approved unanimously. Discussion regarding additional three locations for the Sculptors Showcase Project Committee reviewed presentation that was originally reviewed in 2021 to determine the five locations of the current sculpture pads. Bollinger said that last year the Committee decided they were interested in focusing potential sculpture pads on a trail in the future. Other locations that are not trail focused were also pulled for potential sculpture pads. Bollinger clarified that the current temporary sculptures will be uninstalled at the end of the contracts, but the sculpture pads will remain for additional temporary sculptures. Dongilli recalled that Seydell-Johnson said she was not interested in additional structures in College Green Park. Baird supported the statement and added that a Bocce court has been constructed and a playground renovation is slated for the future. He suggested that perhaps consideration of a sculpture pad at that location could be discussed again at that time. Iowa River Corridor Trail (north of Terry Trueblood) Baird suggested a location on the Iowa River Trail, where two benches face the river. He said the area, including moving the benches, could be reworked with the sculpture pad. Knoche discussed the possibility of reworking the existing concrete pad where the benches are currently installed into a sculpture pad. Truitt asked the distance from the river, wondering about the possibility of flooding. Baird responded that the location likely flooded in 2008 and was unsure if it was flooded in 2012. Truitt said she thinks the spot if very beautiful but was concerned about the risk of installing a sculpture so close to the river. Miller said the sculpture locations currently along the river at Riverfront Crossings were in similar risk. Baird confirmed the elevation between the sites at Riverfront Crossings and the potential site along the Iowa River Trail. Bollinger pointed out the location of the Simple Flight sculpture and the Thornberry Off - Leash Dog Park. Baird recommended checking with Water on the location because there are access roads to the wellhouses. Waterworks Prairie Park Bollinger commented that this location is more remote than other potential locations, though there is little art in the surrounding area. Fraunholtz Miller Park Bollinger said Fraunholtz Miller Park is on the far East side of town with a playground that has been installed within the last five years. Knoche added that St. Patrick's church is off to the north. Truitt asked about specific potential locations in the park for the sculpture pads. Baird responded where the road splits, adding the pad as a terminus. He said it was important to keep an open space because people play soccer in that area and added there are several mounds in the park. Dongilli added that there is a bus stop very close to the park. Bollinger added there is no art east of Scott Blvd. Knoche corrected that John Coyne's work is in the headwalls along West Branch Rd. Committee members discussed the possibility of placing pad in roundabout located at Scott Blvd, American Legion Rd and Muscatine Ave. Court Hill Trail This location was discussed last year at length as a potential location. Baird added that the trail stretches from James Alan McPherson Park through Court Hill Park and ends up at Scott Park. Iowa River Trail There is currently no artwork along the trail except for at Trueblood. Ned Ashton House and Grounds Bollinger said there is a lot of visibility at this location at a nice triangle -shaped planting location by the Little Library. Baird added that Project Green maintains ground with a signature bed at that area to draw attention to area. The trail also links up to City Park. Bollinger said adding more pads at Riverfront Crossings along the river. Knoche said the Committee had also discussed on the east side by the playground area. Truitt said she is interested in placing sculptures along the Iowa River Trail to connect Terry Trueblood and Riverfront Crossings. She added that it would be particularly valuable because it is a commercial area. Miller agreed and added that a density of sculpture pads in the area would allow the trail to become an experience and engage that part of town. Truitt said it might create the feel of a sculpture garden where people could make discoveries as they move along the trail. Dongilli agreed with previous comments for creating a cohesive experience on the Iowa River Trail. He raised concerns about the pad at Mercer becoming an outlier and suggested that a single pad at Fraunholtz Miller Park may create a nice balance with a density along the River Trail and a couple other locations scattered around. Bollinger said she has received the most positive feedback about the Mercer sculpture location, partly because it is in a part of town where there is little public art. Miller added that it is also the most vibrant, attention -getting temporary sculpture. Truitt suggested continuing to allocate money for additional sculpture pads in the future. Bollinger supported and added that developing the Sculptor Showcase over many years is part of the original goal of the project. Boylken inquired about placing a sculpture pad at the Bloomington St entrance of Hickory Hill. Bollinger suggested reaching out to Friends of Hickory Hill. Committee discussed the feedback from the Public Art Survey, in which several respondents were opposed to art in natural areas particularly in Hickory Hill. Committee will suggest general areas to place the three new sculpture pads and will receive feedback from Public Works and Parks and Rec on the specific placement. Dongilli said he was interested in expanding to Court Hill Trail, advocating for two clusters of sculpture pads. Baird mentioned an upcoming display to honor James Alan McPherson in the area. He discussed three parks that interact with the trail, none of which have public art. Dongilli added that the location is also in a park space, so they will be accessible to not just people who are using the trails but also those enjoying the park. Truitt added that having the sculpture near park space to allow people to look at the sculptures without being interrupted by watching for traffic on the trail and have space to contemplate the art and possibly move around the sculpture. Knoche added that a challenge with pad locations along Court Hill Park is that the area is a bit more remote, with only on -street parking and there may be difficulty with accessibility. Members added that there is significant trail traffic but lacks access by car. Bollinger recommended for the Committee to suggest three locations, then send it over to staff to review for specific locations and make a vote at next month's meeting. Miller proposed one of the locations as Court Hill Trail, ideally with locations that are also easily accessible by people not using the trail. Boyken suggested at least one more location along the River Trail. Truitt agreed. Motion: Dongilli moved to recommend a location at the east end of Iowa River Corridor Trail north of Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, from Scott Blvd to Windsor Ridge and two sites along Court Hill Trail that prioritize trail access but allow non -trail users to access them as well. Baird said staff could most likely recommend locations that would be visible from roadways. Seconded by Boylken. Unanimously approved. Review of RFQ for Black Hawk Mini Park Bollinger said Dawson Davenport is still interested in participating in the project at any level. She reviewed that the Committee decided last month to go through the RFQ process to provide the opportunity for Indigenous artists or an artist who will work with the Indigenous community to develop concept plans. She said she has been in contact with the Downtown District as the space is heavily utilized by the downtown community and the City would like to ensure that the area remains accessible. The District is checking on the availability of the wall for the mural and are waiting for a response from the property management. Dongilli added that he had recently read the University has released a plan to off-load the Jefferson Building within the next five years, so the area may change in the future. Knoche asked for clarification on the next steps of the project. He recalled that at the previous meeting the members had decided to likely work with Davenport on the project, but since he had not responded to the email at that time that if he was unresponsive, the Committee would issue the RFQ. Bollinger recalls the Committee deciding to proceed with the RFQ regardless. Ford clarified she knows they did not decide a deadline for Davenport to respond before proceeding with the RFQ, but said since the City has been interested in working with him before and he has reciprocated that interest that it makes sense to proceed by working with Davenport. She asked the Committee if Davenport's slow response time was a concern with proceeding to work with him. Truitt supported moving forward working with Davenport but proposed setting up a meeting with him set out parameters for the project before releasing the FRQ. Knoche said he was concerned that if the Committee were to release the RFQ and collect responses while likely planning to work with Davenport, responders might not actually have an opportunity to work on the project. Miller supported proceeding by working with Davenport assuming he will be responsive and timely. Dongilli agreed, adding that Davenport proposed a matching fund project a couple years ago and is a very good applicant for this project as an Indigenous artist and a community member of Iowa City. Truitt agreed and reiterated the importance of having a strong first meeting to establish the project. Bollinger said she would move forward with scheduling a meeting with Davenport and the subcommittee for this project. Motion: Dongilli moved to proceed working with Dawson Davenport for the Black Hawk Mini Park Project. Boylken seconded. Knoche suggested that the Committee doesn't have enough information to decide to move forward with Davenport, but rather should make the decision to table the RFQ and proceed with the subcommittee meeting. Dongilli rescinded motion. Motion: Knoche moved to table the RFQ for the Black Hawk Mini Park Project. Dongilli seconded. Unanimously approved. Staff Reports: Dongilli thanked Bollinger for compiling document on Mini Park Project. The Committee members and staff discussed the history of the site, Black Hawk Mini Park and the mural that was painted by Donna Friedman. Knoche motioned to adiourn the meeting at 4:25 PM. Unanimously approved. Please provide a response for each item. If not applicable, please enter N/A. Project Name* Iowa City Reading Tree Project Location * 312 Ronaids St, Iowa City Applicant Name* Joseph Hennager Applicant Address* Shod Addr,�s 312 RonaIds St Addi I no 2 Uly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip C"Odo 52245 Phone Number* 3,19-594-6767 Attach Resume I CV Joe's Resume 2022.d(.)cx Email * josephhennager@gmaH.corn 'Roio, / IA Cowitry us 14.131<13 Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * Over the last 14 monifis I have SCUipted a 16 ft tall mini library from what is left of an 87 foot tall white pirie tree that was partially damaged because of the Derecho. I have as great deal of work left to complete it. Explain how this project is defined as "pubfic art" and demonstrate that the artwork/event will be located in an area open and freely available to the generail public. * In its current state it is already being visited by 5-10 families per day, taking books and leaving books. It is accessible by climbing the front steps at our borne at 312 Ronalds or by wheelchair from the alley at the rear of our horne. We intend to have musical performances and readings by local authors. On the 32 rafter tips I have carved the profiles of animals, dinosaurs and a dragon. It is not a construction, It is a sculpture. It is whimsicail folk art. The rafter trip animals are potential topics the elves Suggest for the children to read about. Describe the Intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader community. * It is intended for families to bring their children to the tree to "speak" with the "elves" that live in the tree (via a Ring Doorbell" to see what they like to read. Then the elves vviH try to find that child a book, but only if the child promises to learn the words and COr'ne back and read it to the tree. Anyone who reglster's their ernail via the QR code posted on the tree, they will be invited to events. Events; readings, music and theater, will begin in the late spring. No one will be charged for these events. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 4/22/2022 We will be posting the dates of events on our newsletters. Total Project Cost* $ 8,0DOM Matching Fund Request $1,000- $3,000 Funding sources outside of Matching fund Source* private funds, corporate gifts, grants Committed or Anticipated"? Committed Antictpated Matchilng fund amount* $ 3,000M Explain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: Books for children and YOLAng adults. Ust your partners in'this project and the role they will play. Partner Nanne Katy Herbold, owner of Sidekick Coffee & Books, Julie Robinson, Principal at F-Iorace Mann School, IMON for the WiFi system, Price Electric for the wiring Describe theilr role Help raise money for kids books, and bring the children from Horace Mann to the tree for, reading arid musical events Letters of support �r avaHuLde Gazette article 2022.docx Explain how you will gauge a successful outcome of the project.* I will consider it a success if we can bring local children's authors here for readings to classrooms of elementary school children and be able to provide those children with those books and to have them rneet the author and receive a signed book. It is important that children learn early that they can become readers AND writers OR illustrators. if the project is a physical instaHation, provide size, welght, medium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing ipiacement of art on site icrt rnediurn size photo jpg I'l 9.73KI3 images, models or renderings of proposed art ICIRT"photo.1peg 123MB Additional narrative, if needed Iowa City Reading 'Free Story Book docx 14.88KB Reading Tree Story Once upon a time there was a beautiful, and very happy pine tree that lived in Iowa City, Iowa. One day a huge storm called Derecho damaged the tree. The tree lost all its limbs. The tree became very sad. Everyone knows Elves love trees. They heard about the sad tree. So, they came and built a roof on top of tree's 8-foot-tall stump to protect it. But the tree wanted to keep growing, so it grew through that roof another 8 feet. The Elves came back and built a second roof on top of the now 16-foot-tall stump to protect it again. The elves thought, "Wow, this is a very cool tree!" And they decided they would build their home here. Because the elves were very busy with other building projects, they couldn't build the tree themselves, they hired some local dog builders as subcontractors. And sure enough, those very friendly dogs builders showed up and built the elf home under the first roof. (You see, dogs sneak out from their owner's homes at night while their people are sleeping. They bring their little tool belts with special tools that fit their paws.) Now, after the elf home was built, the tree still wanted to grow some more, so it grew another foot, raising the elf home with it. And that is where it sits today. And, of course, everyone knows Elves love to read. They have a lot of books. They love sharing their books. They invite everyone to come visit their library. The South door is for big readers. The North door is for little readers. And, of course, all dogs are welcome to come read on the East side. That's where the water bowl sits. (Sometimes dog treats magically appear.) So, if you are a little reader, and you come to the Reading Tree, if you are very lucky, the tree may talk to you. Don't be surprised if it asks you what you like to read. And if you are very, very lucky, that book may magically appear, just for you. But, in return, you must promise one thing: that you will learn all the words in that book, and you must come back and read that book to the tree. Because everyone knows trees, and elves, love to be read to. Actually, everybody likes to be read to. PS. If you should ever want to make an appointment with the elves, just email me at josephhenna�;er mzflI.corn Happy reading! ders/ lollease provide a response for each itern. If not apipllicabIle, pIlease enter N/A. Project Name* Alley Doorways Project Location^ Downtown Iowa City Applicant Name* Iowa City Downtown District Applicant Address~ uoowAmumon 105ECollege Gt *uumaouneo 8uitm2OO olv a�a'e/Ravine /Region Iowa City |A pnom1/Zip ooua Country 52240 United States mumigno0m Attach Reswme/CV* Email ^ Provide brief description of the proposed project tohefunded with Matching Gramt.* A]|eyDoonwaymofDowntowniaanewpub|icortpmQremihaKwi|l!bdngmrtwodkiomanyofUhemmStgnungy areas of downtown. Specifically focusing on the doors in two of the rnain alleyways of Downtown, the prograrn will release a calll for ardst submissions for, 9-11 doors on the back of businesses to bring original and creative art. The program at the end will involve a tour aspect for community members to enjoy. EmpUmimhow this project imdefined es"public art" and demonstrate that the artwork/event v�kUbelocated In an area open and freelly avaliable to the generall public.* All ufthe selected doorways will beinopen alleyways that are used frequently bythe public. No selected locations will behidden orout ofthe normal sight ofvisitors. Describe the Intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader comnmumitp* There are mfew audiences for the project, the artists that the call for submissions wil|attract-Ne are looking for skilled artists that may not be Interested in the BenchMarrks program because of the small canvas and compensation that are seeking to participate in public art but may not be able to take on a full Mural project. The other aUdience is the community and visitor's to downtown. The prograrn strives to keep focus on Increasing safely in downtown alleyways, decrease unwanted graffiti, and create fun and Unique places that local art can be found easily inthe community. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/16/2022 Anticipated start date for artists to begin painting. 'Total Project Cost* $ 16,000.00 Matching Fund Request $2,000 Fun6ng sources outside of Matching fund Source* GreenState Credit Union Corrunitted or Anticipated? Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $ 5,000.00 Source* Iowa City Downtown District Committed or, Anticipated? Committed Anticipated Matching fund arnount* $ 10,000.00 Explain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: The City of Iowa City Public Art matching funds will be Used for artist compensation. Tice total budget of the prograrn involves insurance, pUloic art manager, equipment, and artist compensation. Llst your partners in this project and the roe they will play. Partner Name GreenState Credit Union Describe their role Sponsor Letter's of support I r av'aHublo Explain how you will gauge a successful outcome of the project.* To consider the project successful we will add at least 10 new mini -murals to doors In the alleyways that include diverse, unique, and original art from a number of different artists. OUr hope is that the project attracts new artists that may not have come forward to participate in public art in the past. It the project is a physical installaton, provide size, w6ght, medium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing placement of art on site Images, models or renderings of proposed art Additional narrative, if needed Please provide a response for each item. If not applicable, please enter N/A. Project Name* Impossible is Nothing Project Location ICOR Boxing Applicant Name* Ernily Klinefelter & Clif Johnson Applicant Address* Shod Addr,�s 391 Highland Ave. Addi I no 2 Uly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip C"Odo 52240 Phone Number* 3,192448282 Attach Resume I CV Sims, Jonathan - Curriculum Vitae 2022 (1),pdf Email * icorboxing@grriaiV.corn 'Roio, / IA Cowitry United States 82.53KB Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * Murat Of Whammad Ali with his inspiring "Impossible is nothing" quote. Iowa and American flag themes with hawkeye colors. Explain how this project is defined as "public art" and demonstrate that the artwork/event will be located in an area open and freely available to the general public. * This giant mural will be on Highway 6 where 28,000 cars per day drive by. The mural sends a universal uplifting and inspiring message. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader community.* The intended audience" is everyone who sees it. We chose a message and theme that should speak to everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or, ethnicity. To Vet even more people know about it outside of the 28k cars that drive by each day, we will do a press release and try to get an article in local and national newspapers, hold a free unveiling celebration that Will be open to the public, which will be promoted all around our area through social rnedia advertising. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/14/2022 Assoon as we have line funds and the weather is warm enough mewi| start the mund.The artist enUcpateabtaking aweek iocomplete. We are thinking eodyMay. 'Total Project Cost* $8.0Q8.O0 Matching Fund Request 3000 Funding sources outside of �Matchingfund Smunce- Fundnaisingmndorgonizationinvesimeni Committed or Anticipated?* & Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $ 3,000.00 Explain specifically what the matching funds wikUpay foc* The matching funds will pay for the artist's tirne and talent, paints, primer, protective clearcoat, and lift rental. List your partners in this project and the ro�e they will play. Partner Name JonatinanSimo Describe their role Artist/painter Letters of support xa"uxuula LetteraofSupport for Impossible iaNothing Muraipdf 20213KB Explain how you will gauge asuccessful outcome mYftieproject. + We Will use the Wa Evaluation Matrix, which isaSurvey that asks "users to score the project on each subset dimension: Artistic Values [viaum|/eeathmbuenjoyment demigmqua|ty, social mmUvatiun, innpvmhun/riok, host participation, challenge/critical debatel, Social Values [coniruUnity development, poverty and social inc.lusion, health and weli being, crime arid safety, interpersonal developrinent, trave//access, arid skills acquisition], Environrnerrta| Values [vegetation arid wkdlife, physica| environment irnprovernent, conservation, pollution and wastemanagement-mir, Water arid ground quality, and dimebschange and ene,3y].EconomicValues [niarketing/place identity, regeneration, tourisrn, econornic investment arid ou4,)ijt, resource use arid recycling, education, employment, project rrianager'nent/sustairiability, and value for money]. The Personal Project Analysis is a two page tool that asks users to score, on a scale of zero to five, their view of the project orr various dimensions: importance, enjoyment, difficulty, visibility, control, initiation, stress, finie adeqUacy, outcome, self- identity, others' views, value congruency, pmBnaam, risk, absontion, rompotenm+, autonomy, arid legacy. Users are then asked to score their support for the project. Next, users are asked a series of general, open-ended questions abOUt the project. Finally, users answer open-ended questions about the context of the, project." hUps://anbnadngdemnomnyonl/resource/puUUc�rt-evm|umduo-too�s+netrix-and-p*sono|-pn4ent-anu/ysim It the project is a physical installation, provide size, w6ght, medium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing placement of art on site Mura0 on buildingjpg 27&91KI3 Images, models or renderings of proposed art 0 jpg 80.24KB Additional narrative, if needed 2/3/2022 "Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion" That is my experience with ICOR. I'm Stacy Claeys, recently retired from a major software company, and a relatively new member, and board member, of ICOR. If you had told me 6 months ago that I would be boxing, I would have thought it "impossible." I limited myself to what I knew, not what could be. Thankfully, a good friend kept encouraging me to participate in the ICOR Silver Foxes program, and it has been transformative. I am capable of so much more than I believed. ICOR encourages and supports it's members and the community to rethink what is "impossible" and take a chance on themselves. The proposed mural clearly communicates the mission of ICOR and creates a new opportunity to serve the broader community, especially those who are often marginalized. The message of inclusion, support and possibility is so powerful and so necessary. -Stacy Claeys 2/4/2022 RE: Muhammad Ali Mural at|CURLocation Towhom itmay concern, This is Allie Sindlinger and I have been an avid member and supporter of the ICOR Boxing community since I019. | am writing to express my support for the proposed mural. This new location is a prime spot for the mural because there is substantial vehicle and pedestrian traffic. As an |[URboxing member, | have broken barriers and experienced significant growth in my personal and professional life within digital advertising that I never would have thought possible prior to joining ICOR. In addition to improving my physical health, ICOR has helped shift my mindset which has made it possible for me to withstand the myriad of challenges I have faced in and outside of the gym and for that I am very thankful. Being part of ICOR has enhanced my resilience and has helped me prove to myself that | am capable of anything | set my mind to. Accordingly, | think the mural would inspire people of all ages and walks of life within the community to reach new heights in their lives and would be an impactful and welcomed piece of artwork for the neighborhood ICOR calls home. Muhammad Ali brevered and recognized across the world bvpeople ofall ages, races religions and walks of life. Besides being a legend and pioneer within the boxing world, Muhammad Ali sparked important conversions around race, religion, politics and sports within America. Despite the backlash he received he never stopped speaking out against racial injustice and inequality. His spirit and profound words, such as the ones quoted on this mural are inspiring to all and very fitting for this location. AJ|ieSind|inger 2/3/2022 To Whom it may concern: I am a person with Parkinson's disease and I have been a member of the ICOR Rock Steady Boxing program since August of 2019. This program is designed specifically for people with Parkinson's and it has done wonders for me slowing down the progression of the disease and even reversing some of the symptoms as well as providing much needed group support. The message in the proposed mural is very inspiring to me because when you have Parkinson's you are often told many things will be very difficult or even impossible for you going forward in the future. ICOR's Rock Steady Boxing has helped me to prove the naysayers wrong and I believe this message will inspire others in the community as well. In these difficult changing times we could all use a little inspiration. Thank you, Craig Slay r O. To whom it may concern, I joined ICOR in September of 2019. It had been almost a year to the day since I had taken my introductory class. In sales there is a concept that once a potential customer walks out the door, you have lost him forever. It doesn't matter how firmly they say that they will call you back or how genuinely busy that person's schedule is. Life just works that way, if you can't make time for something now it must not be that important. I share this to highlight the impact of that class. It stayed with me for the entire year. And when I walked back in one year later, having prioritized the time I needed, I walked in not asking to check things out again, but to become a member of the gym. What is it then that makes ICOR so special? Why do I return week after week, doing pushups and squats, sweating buckets, and trying to push through the desire to just lay down? Why do I get in the ring and let someone throw his fists at my face, despite a very strong desire not to have anything hit my face? The answer; I like who I am when I push myself; I like who I am when I face my fear and stand up to a challenge. In short, I like who I am at ICOR. There are days that I leave work lacking the will to put one foot in front of the other, and yet I walk into ICOR and I am welcomed, and I am encouraged, and I'm challenged, and I walk out ready to face the world again. However, those are benefits to me personally. They are tremendous to be sure, but in isolation they just make ICOR a very good gym, and yet, ICOR is so much more. The focus is never just on you and what you can do for yourself; there is always a view of something bigger. There is always an eye on what we can do to help lift each other, what we can do to help lift those around us, and to help lift our community. The only visible limit is the sky. Since joining the gym I have seen myself give more than I had ever given before. We have wrapped presents, participated in toy drives, and donated clothes and food. Last Saturday the members volunteered to teach kids from the Catholic Worker House. And since forming a board for the non-profit arm of the gym, we are actively looking for ways to become a visible, steady, and powerful force for good in the area. ICOR is a boxing gym, a community, a source of inspiration and above all, potential. I have seen what it has done for me, I have seen what it has done for others, and I see the potential to do the same for many in our community. This is so important in a time when many are looking out for themselves and expect others to do the same. The proposed mural of Muhammad Ali is the embodiment of this potential. It is a statement to our community that they matter, that they can accomplish more than what is expected of them, and that we will be there to help them see that. Sincerely Eugene Velednitsky 2/4/2022 Dear Public Art Advisory Committee, "When you walk into a boxing gym you'll see things like police officers mixing with ex criminals, the rich mixing with the poor. Different races mixing together, no false pretenses, just love and unity. The world would be a better place if it was more like a boxing gym" Author unknown I joined ICOR in October of 2020. I've served the Iowa City VA for over 7 years primarily as a Motor Vehicle Operator. The ICOR boxing gym is an essential part of my health regimen and helped me endure and overcome the upheaval we all have experienced these last two years. This proposed mural is uplifting, empowering, proudly Iowan, and unifying. I drive around town all day for my job and when I drive past the murals downtown on the mail parking garage I actually get sad and a bit depressed. I no longer even look at them. I only mention my true feelings to show the power you as an art advisory committee can have on a fellow humans quality of life and mental health. I told ICORs owner today that I got goosebumps and excited when I saw this proposed image. I've lived in this community for over 25 years. I am full of inspiration, good health, and positive energy thanks to this gym and hopefully this future mural that I and thousands of others will see every day. Please consider the impact and power you have over our public spaces. It is a very powerful and important responsibility. Thank you for your service in making our community a better place. Milton Thurmond 2/3/2022 Hi. Myname bHong BokLee, | have been in|CORfor 3-4years. |CORhas been such ogreat gym and place for me to work out with people and to develop and condition my wellness. Learning boxing skills enhanced my confidence regarding of self-defense. Doing hard -work in the gym inspires me to challenge many complexities in daily life and motivate to be better at work within a balanced life. Now, the team ICOR tries to expand their good for influencing in Iowa locals, and I would like to support their good will. I hope my small support letter for ICOR could motivate to have the mural at ICOR in real! -Hong Bok Lee 2/4/2022 Dear Public Art Advisory Council - Thank you for your support of local artists, art, and more specifically with this grant opportunity, community conscious entrepreneurs. My name is Sadie McDowell and I have been a member of ICOR boxing club since 2014. 1 joined ICOR to heal after two knee surgeries but quickly realized I had landed in a safe space to explore who I am beyond being an athlete. My membership came with a sense of belonging to a team of people championing everyone's journey to be who they are and show up as their best. ICOR has called three different locations in Iowa City home since my first boxing lesson but the invitation to show up as I am has remained consistent. The proposed mural will be a powerful reminder to me and to all who drive on Highway 6 that everyone is given choice to explore how they see the world, all people in it, and themselves. It is my interpretation that it will challenge everyone to own the power each has and to be curious about its use for change. I believe it will inspire people to imagine what IS possible. A gift that couldn't be more timely. Thank you for considering ICOR's vision for change. Sincerely, Sadie McDowell AM �1`1� IM 11 F I o y j I' please provide a response for each item. If not applicable, please enter N/A. Project Name* Bike Iowa City Mural First Avenue Mini Mail Project Location * '1750 First Avenue, Iowa City Applicant Name* Peter Kaboli Applicant Address* Shod Addr,�s 1618 Wilson Street Addi I no 2 Uly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip C"Odo 52245 Phone Number* 319-330-6131 Attach Resume I CV MuraI.2.6.2022,ciocx Email * peter.I<aboli@va.gov 'Roio, / IA Cowitry USA KWAVRM Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * Bike therned Mural to the West end of the First Avenue Mini Mall at 1750 First Avenue, Iowa City. The building Maras already been completely primed and repainted, including a mural on the East end by local artist Jamue Boling. Jamie has created a bicycle-therned concept for, this new mural. Expliam how this project is defined as "public art" and demonstrate that the artworklevent wHII be located in an area open and freely available to the generai public. * THs is an exterior wall which will have new lighting on each end to highlight the existing mural and the proposed new mural. The new mural is easily viewable by the public. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader community. Iowa City is a Bronze level Bicycle I-riendIy Business awardee frorn the League of American Bicyclists. Considering the role that bicycles have in the cornmunity for recreafion and commuting, plus major events Such as RAGBRAI and the Jingle Cross Cyclocross race, this would be a nice addition to the cornalLP'lity, Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/2/2022 Spring completion Of Mural Total Project Cost $ 9,000,00 Matching Fund Request $2,500 Funding our outside of Matching fund Source* Building owner Committed or Anticipated?* COMmitted Anticipated Matching -fund amount* $ 6,5()0.00 Explain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: The total cost of the mural exceeds the matching fund limit. List your partners in this project and the role they will play. Jamie Boling Describe their role Local artist who will do 11he work. Letters of support �r avaHuLde Explain how you wiH gauge a successful outcome of the project.* The mural will be completed and look amazing. It the project is a physical instaHation, provide size, weight, mediurn, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing placement of art on site First Avenue Mini Mall.prig 959A31<13 Images, models or renderings of proposed art Kaboli—mural mockulabike vl.jpg 2.97MB west wal1lMG Ipg 5447, 96.33KB Additional narrative, If needed Please provide a response for each itern. If not appllicablte, pIlease enter N/A. Project Name* BeUtiesAmong the Beasts OidCapitol Qui|tesGuild Quilt Show Project Looaflpm+ Iowa City Public Works Facility 381ONapoleon Lmne Applicant Name* Old Capitol Qui|0orsOui|d Pam Ehrhardt, Quilt Show Chair Applicant Address~ smydpmuieus 761 Camp Cardinal Blvd, #22O8 *uamnounao cily Cora�v|le pnmll/Zip ooft 52241 Phone Number* 319-351'8551 Attach Resume / CV* SUP, / Ravine /eugio Iowa Country United States OCQSInformation Sheet 2-1�22.pdf 1G51SKB Email ^ Provide brief descr,ip§mncf the proposed project tohefunded with Matching Gramt.* The Iowa City Old Capitol OwiltersGuild ispreparing for oUnique quiKart show tobeheld onMay 21.2O22sd the Iowa City Public Works Facility, The Gui|dlast held mquilt show in2O17adelocal church sanctuary. Pandernic related challenges of space needed for, social distancing led the group to reach out to the Iowa City Public Works Department to inquire about use of the new Public Works Facility at 3810 Napoleon Dr. What has developed is a partnership of the guild with the Public Works Department to provide a free and unique family event ffrat includes the quilts displayed in a unique setting that includes large trucks arid heavy equipment. The size ofthe facility and open -overhead doors will allow foropen air flow and social distancing. |talso provides greatly enhanced access to people with disabilities. There wilil be approximately 300 quilts rnade by members of the guild on display. The quilts will range from traditional to art to a selection made specifically to enhance the Public Works and City Services aspects of the event. The new show is inCUrring additional costs primarily the need to rent a quilt rack system to display the quilts. The racks will be rented from ffie Muscatine Quitters Guild otacost wf$5OO.This was not ananticipated expense for, the gui|d. Explain how this project is defined as "public art" and demonstrate triatthe artwork/event will belocated in an area open arid freely available tpthe general public. * The guild expects to display 300+ quilts during this event. The quilts represent a variety of textile art forms and techniques. Ali quilts are made byIowa City Area quilt artists. The quilts will bedisplayed inaunique "Art in Unexpected Places" format with textiles interspersed and hiAng from City Equipment. There is also a series of art qUilts being made for the event to highlight the work of many City of Iowa City departments. The event will be free, have arriple parking arid prornoied along with other family activities happening at the event. Activities include: Qui/tQiap|my,^HowtoUui|tdiop|a/'.Chi|dnan'aedivitiea.Updomeviewingofbigtruckm&equipmeni. booths and dernonstrations promoting City department services, food vendors, live entertainrnent, roller skating, and enoutdoor moviestthe end o[the evening. Describe the intended audience for, this project and what eff orts you willi make to benefit the broader community. * This event brings aunique art display banevent that will attract local farni|iemend well asquilt enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest. The hope ofthe DCOGiaLoencourage people ofall ages and backgrounds hzlearn about quilting assnartform. Combining the event with the larger Public Works Open House will bring a diverse audience that may not have considered quilts as an ortform. Persons interested in learning more will he encouraged toengage with the qvi|d'sactivities and workshops. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 'Total Project Cost* Matching Fund Request $500.00 Funding sources outside of Matching fund Source* 0CQGFunds Committed or Anticipated?* ° Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $8OO.00 Explain specifically what the matching funds wikUpay for:a The requested $50Owill beused torent PVC Quilt Racks todisplay quilts etthe event. The City ofIowa City ia providing the activities surround ithe quilt show portion of the event along with significant promotion of the event, but has declined to pay expensed directly related to the quilt display. The qUilt rack rental was not needed for quilt shows in the past but is necessary to space tie display in such a way as to provide adequate social distancim to reduce changes of CO\/lD spread. The quilt guild portion of the event will be run completely with gui|dvo|unteem.AJ|maharia|o.desi0nmndrna8ammnahipof|hequi|tSpmvidedbyihnOCQGmambers. List YOUr partners in fts project and the ro�e they will play. UMPINMEEM City Of Iowa City Describe their role Providing facility, trUck/equipment displays arid farnily events surrounding the quilt displays. Also providing significant local promotion. Think Iowa City is assisting with QLAilt Show promotion in the region. Letters of support I r avaHublo Explain how you will gauge a successful outcome of the project.* Success wily be rneasured in the number of people who view the quilts in the show, new members who are attracted to the guOd and publicity received for the unique art aspects of this event. lf the project is a physical instaHatlon, provide size, weight, medium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing piacernent of art on site Images, models or renderings of proposed art Additionall narrative, If needed 2-16-22 OCQG Public Art Grant Support Information.pcIf I A6NAB Photos: 2017 Old Capitol Quilters Guild Quilt Show — First United Methodist Church May 21st Quilt Show — Quilts to be displayed on quilt racks and directly on City Vehicles. Event Site — New Iowa City Public Works Facility Interior Layout of Exhibits — Quilt racks are the small orange boxes. IM Quilts Completed Specifically for Public Works Show (There will also be a wide range of traditional and art quilts on display.) gVENI F Q mum I T S H OW Discover Art inUnexpected Places Por,wolvd 01, por� r"'if ohf,,,rww ff,�Owo tl�FkwWo"', w"brA,"s" ()poo M, Beaiuties, Among the Beasts 44turday, May 212,022 8 axn,,,,to,5 porr, (;J(yj"� 'fly KJCUon cd' qi.i'��i, + S I k CAC hild /Fp+n u H v + j Wwa Oty Putilk Wo rk5 Facill Ity 3810 Napoleori Lane Iowa ,clty�towo wqtj ME the new facilky, its,,equipinent, and 100's )f ttand-crafted quilts, displayed ttvirough*ut, --arid su nuxf'i more! Tatkirthp Niild %ee '',he Bis, Trurksor), close, Learri aboift tlhe rvew Pire "rowtr FxHly rolter skzvtOg Pofice, Rre, & Trarv-,it m, ErijoVT4e Field of ur°earn irvrovie e'.4 NaC.,Mflerun Park at r0gfit, fl-r,rjstffl 1,�,q 5rurruiier of theArts # View 1,00's of hand-crafted quilts s Quittiraffle ,,uld si[ent aacticwt �W9114190�ft tmpcvtm"004,� ith, R Be,aluties Among the Sea sts OrOd Capkof Qtsihcr��, GoOd =IOWACrrY c 5—Y, gym' T , "'T 'i.—A, %' F 1"➢' 114-1- lgcunt;nRyduriiig Celebratia � -)rR Naflanall Public'Works Week Please provide a response for each itern. If not applicaNe, ppease enter N/A. Project Name* Open Air Media Festival Project Location * Public Space One's Close House, 538 S Gilbert St, lowa City, Iowa Applicant Name* Zen Cohen Applicant Address* 2005 H St N idi o�s I -i i, i u 2 carry SLaic / Ravine / Region Iowa City IA Flooill / Zip Gudc Country 52240 United States Attach Resume / CV* ZEN COHEN CV 2022.pdf 88.27KB Email * zericolieriprojects@gmail.c(.)r-n Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * The Open Air Media Festival (OAMF) invites |owm-baaedartists bocreate site specific, video projection works and performances far an outdoor and free public event, The 3rd annual 0Al\AF will take place on Saturday May 7th, 2022 for, a single evening at Public Space One's (PS1) newly aCCIUlred location, Close House at 538 S Gilbert St. It is organized and curated by Zen Cohen arid Dana Potter with support frorn PS1's Media Arts Co -Op (MAC). OAMF iathe only projection event ofits kind in Eastern Iowa. It provides media artists across the state of Iowa a rare opportunity to corne together in a larger group exhibition to establish personal connections, becorne inspired by new ideas, arid ultimately strangthen the network of Iowa artists. The public is Invited to this Outdoor arts event to witness Iight, SOUnd, and ideas transform the night into an immersive public arts installation. These kindaofpnojectioneventseremorecommonin|anAeroiti*aaomaotheUSandwebe|ieve|owmomaedem*rving of this awe-inspiring, communal experience that makes these events lasting memories for, both participating artists arid the public. The Curatorial process will rely on a no -fee open call for all artists, writers, and performers to submit their work. Artists are asked to consider this event as an opportunity to engage a broad audience In public dialog or) social vm|u*o.communa|identkiem.andpemmnm|nanmtivea.TheopmnmaUmnomunaQeeartidotocunoideriUeC|oae House itself (its current communal use, Its Nstory, its general location, etc.) to inforn') installation methods orr artiabcmonieniThmoweraUthemeoftheeventwiUb*dehvedhomtheaubmimaiona.OAMFouratorseimforthe selection of arlists to be inclusive to all persons and welcorne all forms of time -based media, Itinerant perforr r'nances, readings, sItuations, sound walks, and more. Given the layout and past parficipation we expect to accommodate 7-15 artworks by individual artists, collaborations, or, artist groups. Explain how this project is defined as"public art" and demonstrate that the artwork/event wiKUbelocated in an area open and freely available bmthe generaKpublic. ^ The entirety of the festival will be sited on a highly Osible, outdoor, arid public space. 538 S Gilbert St is a historic mansion situated on the busy corner of Bowery and Gilbert. It connects a residential neighborhood to a collection of businesses and restaurants on the adjacent corner. Newly acquired by PS'l, Close House serves as a space for svariety ufpublic projects and new homefor arts organ izaUons. OAMFwill baone ofthe first events tndraw the public's attention iothis pmminentbui|ding's new purpose and provide artists with mcorner lot, high in pedestrian traffic- Close House's large lawn encirclkng the building, the parking lot, arid the secondary builOng, an old carriage house, will serve as ample space for a number of projects to five together. The closeness of the works will entirely change an otherwise open yard and innocuous concrete lot into an inviting and illurninated landscape. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you wiU;make *pbenefit the broader ommnmmumfty.' For promotion, the public will benotified about OAK Fthrough PS1 arid MAC. social medieoampoigomand through printed mateha|mavailable atPS1 locations well inadvance ofthe event date. Wewill bolster our, monthly advertising in Little Village with additional eooiu| madiaadverts, We have connected with Fi|m3cene. Summer of the Arts, and Front Porch Music Festival to arrIplify this event arid will purchase additional online advertising for the events. The intended audience includes those who would find our advertisements and promotional materials inaddition to residents and visitor's to the city who would unexpectedly encounter the event. The pace and accessibility of a projection art exhibit is comparable to any art exhibItion in which viewer's experience the work In a nondinear, come and go fashion. Any timed programming will be pubkcized and a program provided on -site, In continuation with last yeacOAMForganizers will present the event via radio broadcast onKRU|FMlive during the performances and exhibit. This offers a wider audience in Iowa City a point of connection with the event. The content of the radio broadcast includes interviews with artists to sharre the ideas behind the work arid interviews of the audience describing therr experience and reaction to others. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/7/2022 Rain date: Sunday May 8th.2O22 Total Project Cost* $ 8,925.00 Matching Fund Request $2,600 Funding sources outside of Matching fund Source* PUblic Space One Committed or Anticipated? Committed Anticpated Matching land amount* $ 2,050,00 Source* Curators Committed or Anticipated? Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $2,600.00 Source* Little Village Committed or, Anticipated? Committed Anticipated Matching fund arnouvit* $ 500.00 Expliain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: * We found as lot of success in how vve approached funding OAMF last yearr and our goal is to build off that. PAAC matching funds will be used to: "i ) to pay participating artists, curator, and staff for their work on the project. 2) to purchase materials to build custorn projection screens for some; of the event locations. 3) to promote the event through printed posters arid web advertising. These funds will be matched with in -kind use of the audiovisual equipment necessary for the event, in -kind work from the curator, PS1 staff, volunteers, and community partners, and in -kind print advertising from Little Village magazine. Ust your partners in this project and the rose they will play. UTBIMM Dana Potter Describe their role co-organizer and curator Letters of support F ivakahlo Public Space One Describe their role Public Space One provides OAMF with space for the project location, staff assistance during the event, and equipment for, artists to use in the presentation of their work. Letters of support �r avaHuhlo Explain how you wIH gauge a successful outcome of the project.* We will gauge the project's success by our ability to meet or grow both the number of artists who apply to the open call and audience members who attend through increased promotion, partnerships, and word of rnotIth frorn the past two years' events. We plan to collect audience comments at and after the event through participation Surveys documented in written forum or audio. We've strategized differently this year (a central location without the online programming) to help LIS focus on how many people attend and create centralized community experience with the intention of comparing it to the previous year's structure. It the project is a physical installation, provide size, weight, niedium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats, Site plan showing placement of art on site Open Air Media Festival 2022 - Site Plans.pdf 792.94-1<13 Images, models or renderings of proposed art Additional narrative, if needed Budget - Open Air, Media Festival 2022.pdf 24.28KB ru a O E v O a r N O N Budget - Open Air Media Festival 2022 PAAC Funds Outside Match Funds Artists pay 15 artist approx @ $100 $1,500 each Curator(s) stipend 2 curators @ $100 each $200 PS1 staff time 10 x $25 per hour $250 10 x $25 per hour (In -kind) $250 Video Projection 2 PS1 Projectors @$500 $2,500 Equipment 3 Curator Projects @$500 Computers/Cables 2 PS1 mac mini @$800 $2,700 1 curator mac mini @$800 6 media players @$50 Sound Equipment PS1 speaker/mixers (3x$125) $375 Projection Materials for fabrication $100 Screens/structure (PVC, wood, fabric, rental) support Vehicle Rental for 4hours @$25 per hour $100 Projection KRUI FM 4hours @$25 per hour $100 personnel Promotion Digital ads - $200 $250 Little Village printed ads $500 100 printed postcards $50 (in -kind) Generator rental Aero's (equipment $100 company) quote day use rental TOTAL PACC Funds Request: $2,600 Match Funds Total: $6,325 Total Project Cost: $8,925 Please provide a response for each item. If not applicablle, pllease enter N/A. Project Name* Family Folk Machine Puppet Shadow Play Project Location * Englert Theatre, Iowa City Applicant Name* Jean Littlejohn Applicant Address* Shod Addr,�s 253() Bluffwood Cir Addi I no 2 Dly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip C"Odo 52245 Phone Number* 319-512-3071 Attach Resume I CV CV FFIVI Monica Leo.docx Email * jean ((��fani ilyfol kmach i ne.org 'Roio, / IA Cowitry USA 576A2KB Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * The Family Folk Machine seeks to collaborate with Monica Leo, of the ELIlenspiegel Puppet Theatre, to create a Puppet shadow play to be part of the FFM spring concert, which will take place May '14, 2022, at the Englert Theatre. The project includes Monica's tirne developing the play (based on a song written by one of the FFM kids) with the kids of the FFIVI and the actual performance of the puppet shadow play at the spring FFIVI concert. Explain how this project is defined as "public art" and denionstrate that the artwork/event wffl be located in an area open and freely available to the general public. * The puppet shadow play project and the Family Folk Machine concert it is part of will be a free community event at fume Englert Theatre. We plan to prornote the concert to populations across Iowa City and hope to wek.,Orne people of all ages Who would find their spirits Iifted by an intergenerational celebration of the power of music and group singing. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader corriniunity.* The Puppet shadow play will showcase the artistic efforts of the children who are part of the Family Folk Machine, through songwriting (a typical part of the FFM's kids' Curriculum), art, and the connections between the arts. We hope the shadow play will be particularly appealing to kids in the audience, and so we aim to promote the concert in places frequented by kids and their parents. We also hope that this integrated arts project will be a beacon of hope for the community coming cut Of this tirne that has been so hard on kids and when their ability to work on grr0LJJ) projects and performances has been limited, Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/14/2022 The puppet shadow play will be part of the May '14 Family Folk Machine concert, "Sing as Song: To Noise rnaking!" Total Project Cost* $ 3,410. 0 0 Matching Fund Request $1705.00 F'Un6ng sources outside of Matching fund Source* Community business sponsorships Committed or Anticipated?* Committed Anticipated Matching fund arnount* $ 700.00 Source* FFM operating budget Committed or Anticipated? Committed Antic pated Matching -fund amount* $ 1,005.00 Explain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: * The matching funds will contribute to the labor and materials provided by Monica Leo and her assistant from the EWenspiegel Puppet Theatre, two extra hours of rehearsal time (beyond what is USUaHy required for an FFM sound check) in the space at the Englert Theatre, extra promotion around Iowa Cty, and FFM staff tirne devoted to this project. Ust your partners in this project and the role they will play. Monica Leo/Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Describe their role Monica, with Support from FFM staff, will hold two workshops with the FFM kids to plan as script, create characters, and craft puppets for the shadow play, all based on an original song, "The Seasons Will Circle," that was written by one of the FFM kids. Monica arid FFM staff will help the kids rehearse the play, accompanied by other FFMerrS singing and playing the song, arid perform it as part of the concert. Monica will bring and set up the equipment (screen, projector, etc.) necessary for, the performance. Letters of support ir awffluhla 61.91 KB Explain how you will gauge a successful Outcome of the project.* A successful outcome will be creative growth and an enjoyable experience for the kids involved in producing the shadow puppet play, avid a good-sized audience for, the FF`M concert on May '14. Ire -pandemic we were drawing up to 330 audience members to a concert. We'lk be pleased to have an audience of 250 orr more this spring. if the project is a physical installafion, provide size, weight, mediurn, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing placement of art on site Images, models or renderings of proposed art Additional narrative, if needed EULENSPIEGEL PUPPET THEATRE OWL GLASS PUPPETRY CENTER 319 N. CALHOUN, WEST LIBERTY, IA. 52776 319-627-2487 monicaftuppetspuppetsxom> www.PuppetsPuppets.com Dear Jean, Thanks for asking us to work with you and your students! We are de- lighted to lead them in construction of puppets, rehearsal, and performance of a shadow puppet show inspired by and illustrating their original song, The Seasons Will Circle. Sincerely, Monica Leo Puppeteer/ Managing Director Please provide a response for each itern. If not applicaNe, please enter N/A. Project Name* PARMNG SPACES Project Location * various in downtown Iowa City Applicant Name* Stephanie Mirade (in collaboration with Steven Wiffis and Rarnin Roshandel) Applicant Address* 941 E Davenport Street N idi s I -i i, i u 2 city lowa City Flooill / Zip Gudc 52245 Phone Number* 805-299-5061 Attach Resume / CV* SI\AiracBe CV22 artist.pdf Email * miraciestepl)anie@gmail.com SUP, / Ravine / Region IA Country USA Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * PARKING SPACES is a continuation of "The Pat -king Space Project" created by Stephanie Miracle, Steven Wiltis, Rarnin Roshandel in 2020. The project is a constellation of listing experiences using Sound, storytelling and participatory invitation to transform everyday locations into spaces of rest, activation, arid imagination. PARKING SPACES includes a diverse range of artistic voices and centers inclusivity arid accessibility in its design, What does this look like'? Much like the ohgimai project, wowill create mapof1O"Parking Spaces", short interactive listening experiences dotted throughout downtown. Participants can engage with any of the locations/tracks through the project's interactive website and a personal devices or, by checking cut headphones mndapre|oadedmp3p|ayerwithaphnbedmapfromoneofourpartner|oredonm(ie.Pub|ioGporeOne).The audio tracks will be a range of sonic landscapes, stories, movement invitations and instructions that promote height*nedawareness ofthe envimnmerit, senses, and the history ofIowa City. The ten contributing artists (see attached pdf) will expand beyond the original collaborative trio to include a greater, range of demographics and The aunch of the PARKING SPACES will occur, on May 7, during the Open Airr NAedia Arts Festival 2022, Our tearn has already been hard at work on several aspects of the project. 1)Reeducation and consultation around community engagement, inclusion, and accessibility, 2joewinteractive webahedesign and integration of aie original "Parking Space Project" as part of the larger PARKING SPACES expansion. Weare also re- recording thepnojectforimprovegque|ityofemperienma.3>CunationmndcoordinabunWehav*beenin communication with several artists that have already oommidedtothis project. More artists will be contacted unueOur budget iafinalized. Ohginu|project webaitefor referenuehdpm://\mwmstephanieri,�iracedanoea.00m/the-parWng-*peoe.hbm| Explain hew this project is defined as"public art" and demonstrate that the artwork/event wiKUbelocated in an area open and freely available &othe general pmblic.^ RARKUNGSFA{EGwiUsememaave|ueb|acu|\uns|offadngtoihe|nue|communityonmu|bp|e|eve|m.1.)|toffers a free, open air cultural experience that invites mindfulness and curiosity within a downtown publicly accessible npece!oe||aQ*aatanydmeo[day2l|toffemmu|dp|e|oce|ertiatsepoidopportunitytoconihbubaandahare their work. 3.) it Culminates in a free, live multidisciplinary event in a downtown publicly accessible space. 4.) It provides educational, restful, and playfut art programming with inclusion and accessibility at its core. The original Parking Space Project (2020)end PARKING 8FACB5 (2022) are designed to be accessed by anyone. The range arid diversity of voices included in ([-its project will draw a wide variety of audiences. The original project back inDec 2020, The Parking Space was most easily received by those who frequent Iowa Cdy'sdowntown including fomi|ies.university students, and individuals working nearby. This project also drew attention from those who identify as artists or have a personal investment in the arts community, and those who tend to be adventurous with emerging cultural experience. This included listeners from around the world. We would like tobuild on these demographics while Putting special efforts towards connecting tothose with Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader community. * The Original version of The ParkingSpace (2020)was most easily received by those who frequent Iowa City's downtown including families, university students, and individuals working nearby. This project also dre\A( atterition from those who identify as artists or have a personal investment in the arts community, and those who tend to be adventurous with emerging cultural experience. This included isteriers from around the world, Wewould like to build ort these demographics white putting special efforts towards connecting to those with disaNlities. Our proposed roster of contributing artists is wide rariging and points to the 6versity and creativity of Iowa City. Each ofthese artists ties communities that they anegenerating work within. Weare excited for the overlap arid intersection ofnew listeners ofall ages. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 5/7/2022 this project will be available via online access arid personal devices for a year. Signage would be posted to draw attention to the project through 2023. Total Project Cost* $ 14,749.00 Matching Fund Request $2500 Funding sources outside of IMatching fund Source* Iowa Arts Council Resilience Grant Committed or Anticipated?* & Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $ 5,000.00 Source* In -kind Committed or Anticipated?* Committed Anticipated Matching fund arnount* $ 6,225,00 Source* Downtown District arid/or Arts Across Borders Ul Committed or Anticipated? Committed Anticipated Matching fund amount* $ 1,024.00 Expllain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: * The Matching Funds we are applying for will specifically be designated for the contributing artists honorarium. Guest artist contributors will then work with our core team of lead artists to either shape an existing piece of music or text withirr the frarne of "parking spaces" or will create an original piece based on their designated downtown "dot" location. Willis, Miracle, and Rarnin will handle the technical production and the artistic weaving of these short audio tracks into a larger thernatic map. See attached f)df for full project budget and break down of costs. Ust your partners in this project and the role they will play. Partner Name Public Space One - John Engelbrecht Describe their, role Partner location for preloaded rnp3 players for checkout. Project promotion and support. Letters of support If avdilahk Partner Name Open Art Media Festival - Zen Cohen Describe their role Festival committed to hosting and promoting the project's al.Ancin on May 7. Letter's of support it ravrailralald; Partner Name lowa City Public Library Describe their role Potential partner location for preloaded rnp3 players for checkout. Letters of support If available Partner Name City of loons City Parking and Transportation Describe their role Permissions for signage and communication around any safety concerns Letters of support If availujile Partner Name Film Scene - Andrew Sherburne Describe their role Expressed interest in an additional parking space listening experience on 5th floor patio of the Chauncey. Letters of support If available Partner Name Lee Recreation Center Describe their role Potential partner location for preloaded ITQ3 players for crieckout. Letters of support If availablu The Senior Center - Ernily Ught Erdington Describe their, role community contact and permission to use one of the benches as a focafion. Potential partner location for preloaded mp3 players for checkout. Letters of support if availahle Partner Name Chuy Renteria Describe their role consultant and community networking advisor, contributing artist Letters of support I r avrfflahlo Explain how you wiH gauge a successful outcome of the project.* The Parking Space Project (2020) utilized a Google forms survey to collect reflections and reactions from participants, in addition to nurnerous enthusiastic conversations and word-of-mouth attention. Idere are a few quotes Example 1: I really Ioved this experience and the questions it raised for me. I saw Iowa City from a new perspective and began to consider myself differently in relation to space. Example 2: The sounds and concepts had a massive impact and descriptions of the space tend to visualizations in the rnind's eye. The interactive breathing and dancing can be done anywhere so that was very enjoyable! Example 3: Keep going!!! Loved the factor of dynamic movement and lyric rnOVer'nent Exarnpie 4: Who knew objects Iike a fiag atop a small-town capital, a rusty rectangle weather -torn and seerningly insignificant screwed onto a light- post, or the view of a tiny sliver of space descending from the top to the bottom of a functional structure accompanied by sorne plunks and plinks of sound, could well Lip a in ryie a transcendent awakening? In its expanded version, PARKING SPACES will work with designers Rahul and Rush to generate new tools to archive participant experiences and collect audience feedback. Successful OUtCOrnes aiso look like cycles of seasona0 engagement. We hope that this project can be experienced throughout different tirries of the year and on a listener's own tirrieframe. Our new web design wilt allow us to track and measure web interaction over a iong period of tirne. lf the project is a physical instaHafion, provide size, weight, mediurn, materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing p1lacernent of art on site hTiages, models or renderings of proposed art Parking Space map and artistic team.pdf 1 .9MB Additional narrative, If needed Revised Resilience Grant Budget draft - Sheet'l (2).pdf 58.79KB es David Hurlin Elevator of Clock'"rowtir ParMing Raimp 2 Young ,��er� ea liowa Youth VV ,.j ]� Raffflily Folk Machine lied , Mail Playground ...... .. . . . . . .... . . .... OriginM'T'he Rarking Sp 12 track experience V Im "ilm, im, Jason Snell's "Mutable Soquoncing" r8coreft THE PARKING SPACE 8 PARKING SPACES fan ol.,_)osed locarlons anid artists alela " y Chuy Renteriai Voxr Chauncey Swan Park Alex BGdy �haun,\ 5th floor path o of Chauncey ............................. . . . . . . ........... . . 2 Senior writer Dal -son Davenport The Center , I Black Hawk Mini Park MEET OUR TEAM Lead Collaborators: STEPHANIE MIRACLE (she/her) - lead artist, project manager, administrator, community organizer, will work with Ramin and Steven to curate and produce the entire series. Stephanie Miracle's choreography has been described as, "iconic and nuanced ... with an irreverence that makes you smile unconsciously," (Rick Westerkamp review of GROOVE, 2014). Her process is dedicated to the concept of abundant possibility found within awareness and play in the everyday setting. These works manifest through site -specific happenings, sound installations, experimental films and live stage performances. Her projects have been presented in Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey Hungary, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. She was a Fulbright Fellow to Germany from 2014-15 and has an MFA in Dance from the University of Maryland. She is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Dance at University of Iowa. hft�rs://www ,3tephaniemir,*:icled,,)r?ce,3.COI'rlI P - - - - - - - RAMIN ROSHANDEL (he/him) - lead artist, sound designer, will manage the recording and audio production. Ramin Roshandel is a PhD candidate in the Composition program at the University of Iowa, whose music is based around incorporating 'experience'as a fundamental concept although through a non -experimental approach in performance. Considering phenomena such as instability, cultural identity, and communicational language on one hand, and being inspired by Iranian music microtones as a set5r (an Iranian instrument) player on the other, leads him to consider indeterminate, improvisatory, and abstract structures in his music; in contrast, or alongside post- or non -tonal structures. STEVEN A. WILLIS (he/him) - lead artist, spoken word poet, writer, will generate the writing and storytelling needed to frame and give context to each track/location. Storyteller Steven Willis uses his poetic and theatrical background to embark on the daunting task of creatively articulating African American culture. With art heavily influenced by urban life and religion, Steven mixes elements of hip hop, poetics, and theatrical performance with formal teaching of anthropology and political theory to help express his eclectic personal narrative. Willis is a contributing writer to the Breakbeat Poets Anthology, NYUs National Council for Teachers of English Journal, is a 3-time individual world poetry slam finalist and formal resident Poet of the Nuyorican Poet's Caf6. He MFA in acting from the University of Iowa in 2021 and is a Iowa Writers Workshop Fellow. LMLs.'11wwwste ven willisL)oe try.corm/ Guest Artist Contributors: proposed list, to be confirmed by mid -March, *confirmed artist The team of lead artists will work with each guest contributor to either create an original piece or help to frame a donated piece of pre recorded music or writing. Caleb Rainey* - Audio experience: spoken word/storytelling Location: on looking the Parking Ramp on the northwest corner of Burlington and Clinton Chuy Renteria* - Audio experience: spoken word/storytelling Location: Chauncey Swan Park onlooking the Film Scene outdoor movie screen Alex Body - bApa.//aUexbodv.bandcamp.com/ Audio experience: musical, instrumental, framed with storytelling by Steven Willis Location: 5th Floor patio of Chauncey Hotel Dawson Davenport - Audio 8XP9h9nDe: storytelling, framed with rDUSiC Location: Black Hawk Mini Park PedMall BertieVVeiked-nenior, trans female poet and activist Audio experience - poetry framed with music Location: bench in front of the Washington St entrance to The Center (senior center) David HUdiO*- Audio experience - 3bS[ra{J p8rCUSSkV) music framed with storytelling by Willis and K4ir8CS Location: elevator in the Clock Tower Parking Ramp on Linn and Iowa St. Family Folk Machine - � �Ds:ffla�md Jo�lkmac�hine � Audio experience - musical song, framed with storytelling by Willis and Miracle Location: various benches around the ped mail playground. Jason Snell* - bLt Audio experience - music "Mutable Sequencing" recording, contextualized and framed by Snell and Willis Location: inside stairwell of Public Parking Ramp on Burlington and Clinton |OvV@ Youth VV[bOg Project UYVVP\ - Audio experience ' 1 '2 writing by youth, contextu8|ized and framed by Willis and Miracle Location: benches outside Phillips Hall on Iowa St. Micah Areal James - https.://www.linkedin-coni/in/micaharigli�lmes Audio experience - storytelling and sound, framed by Willis Location: Lawn of the Old Capitol Design Team: R/\HULGH|N[)IE* (he/hiDl)- interactive web designer RUSH JACKSON* (he/him) - web design artist Jimmy K8ir@Cke (h8/hinl)-archive photographer Production and Event Support: Zen Cohen* (she/her) - Curator of Open Air Media Festival httLy//www.publiC',3paceone.com/opena'ir John Engelbrecht* (he/him) - Director of Public Space One hupjlrvv. ublicspaceor�e,cc Consultants on Inclusion and Access Chuy Renteria* - Kayla Hamilton* - Bailey Anderson - \> 2 © ®..,_ Please provide a response for each item. If not applicaNe, 1p�ease enter N/A. Project Name* Quilt exhibition + reading +workshop Project Location ^ Pomhi-iQhtLiterary Center Applicant Name* India Johnson Applicant Address* eoowAmumon 1128RUCHESTERAVE *uumaouneo oN |OWACITY pmmal/Zip oodo 52245 Phone Number* Attach Resume I CV * aoio,/pmvmo IA Cowitry United States India _Johnson _mostrecent full CV(2)�pdf 10022KB Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Gsant.^ Second local exhibition ofa50 square fool: textual quilt which documentethe first year of COV|Ddata inJohnson County, Iowa, The piece was commlssioned by Johnson County Public, Heakh and initially exhibited at First Presbyterian Church in lowa City. FUnds from the City will facilitate a second exhibition to a broaderlocal uudienceatPonchLightLiterary Center. Explain how this project isdefined as~pub0cart" and denoomstrate that themrtwmrk/evert wiKUbelocated �mam area open and freely avml8ebletothe generakpublic. ^ The quilt will be displayed for one month in PorchUght's salon, which is open to the public dUring Ngh-traffic weekend hours and evening events. Alarge, well -lit wm||inthe ea|on's front room will accommodate the textile. Well -publicized pubfic prograrnMing around the display, including a reading and workshop, will provide specific time and space for groups tointeract with the piece. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will! make to benefit the broader ommnmumity.+ Porclhi-ight is known for its well -attended readings and workshops in a friendly atmosphere. The au6ence it attracts bridges ffie City of Literature's town/gown gap, as well as Iowa City's art arid literary cornr,nunities. This rnakes Porchl-ight an ideal venue for a second display of this quill:, which is a ViSWII snapshot of the first year of the virus in Iowa City. In addition to a month -long exhibition, the City's funding will provide two spedfic opportunities for the public to engage with this quilt at length: during a reading of commissioned poerns by a local writer, and a workshop for members of the public to becorne familiar with concrete poetry and simple ways to create ViSUal texts. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 8/1/2822 Start ofexhibit 8002022 End ofexhibit 8/11/2022 reading (evening) 6/102022 hands-on workshop (eo*moon) 'Total Project Cost* $ 8.44O.UO Matchiimg Fund Request 1300 Funding sources outside of Matching fund Source* Johnson County Public Health Committed or Anticipated?* ° Committed Anticipated Matchiimg fivndmmmomnt' $1.S8O.00 Source* 1stPresbyterian Church ofIowa City Committed orAmticipated?w ° Committed Anticipated Matching -fumd amount* $ 15O�OO Explain specifically what the matching funds eHUpay for: * $800 Vlaua|artist fee for, exhibiting a "solo project," (defined as a "single work, body of work or, project, smaller, in scale than asolo enhibitimn^), Fee calculated by leading national artists' union. Working Artists inthe Greater Economy. Fee will fund installation & deinstallation of work, creation of a response book for, the gaUery, arid design / teaching of a free public workshop about concrete poetry to '10-15 participants. $100 materials for the workshop: carbon pape�cloth, ink pads, stamps, and paper $300 Literary artist fee for commission of new poems in response to the visual work, and reading poerns during a free public, salon event which can accommodate up to 40 people. Fee calculated by Prompt Press, a local ]ouma|which commissions literary responses tovieua| art. In keeping with PorchLighCavision for |iheoeturemoo connecting point riot only across disciplines but also across cultures, priority for the commission will go to an LGBTQand/or B|POC writer, $300 Twe|vehoumofadministrative|aborat$25/hourPonchLight'adiedorwiUae|ectawhter,000rdinmba workshop & reading wiffi writer and artist, and publicize events through posters, local event listings, ernail marketing, and social media. List your partners in this project and the role they will play. vffl�� Porclhi-ight 1-iterary Center Describe their role Venue for exhibition and events Project administrator — coordinating the literary cornrnissaon, planning the reading; generating social media marketing, ernaN marketing, and printed promotional materials for reading and workshop Letters of support if availaide Letter of Support final ('I).pdf 't 7.43KB Expiain how you will gauge a successful outcome of the project.* We will log the number of participants in workshops, attendees of O"ie reading, and responses added to the reflection book available in the salon during its open hours. We will also request short stater rents of qualitative feedback on the workshop using contact info gathered on the registration form. It the project is a physical instaHation, provide size, weight, mediurn, materials, and installaton in any of the following formats. 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" 1 1 Ilk .1 A k IM V�,kk,"f is k k 'h, t " f . 10f, *46 A, "n f/A '5­ f k i 4 W, A V JAMS" I!, Dear City of Iowa City, As a space for people of all ages, income levels, and levels of experience to participate in Iowa City's rich literary offerings, we write in support of India Johnson's request for public art funding. We worked with the artist to ensure her proposal aligns with our organization's mission, and is designed with consideration for the event formats that are best attended by our community of readers, writers, and makers. We wish to exhibit India's textile art, commission a literary response to the exhibition, and facilitate public programming around both forms of creative expression. This programming will offer dedicated space and time for Iowa City residents to process the ongoing pandemic through art. There are two principal ways that India's proposal is a good fit for our organization. First, due to the network of readers and makers we have cultivated through Prompt Press, a journal which interlaces writing and art, the audience for our public programming responds to work that is ekphrastic and interdisciplinary. India's work blends language, textiles, and data, offering many entry points for engaging the broa literary community that gathers at PorchLight. Second, as a community literary center, we are in a unique position to foster a complex and nuanced understanding of the pandemic's local impact. When India approached our organization about her work, we liked the idea of exhibiting an artistic response to the pandemic by a local LGBTQartist through the tactile and approachable medium of quilting. We collaborated with India on a plan for programming tailored to PorchLight's physical space and audience interests. Our salon space accommodates 40 attendees, our workshop space hosts 10-15 participants, and our literary journal regularly features responses by local writers to visual art and current events. The books and writers around whom we plan our programming, combined with the commission invitations we issue, reflect our organization's commitment to supporting Iowa City's diverse literary community. Our organization will use the City's funding to commission a series of poems about everyday life during a pandemic from a local writer in our network who identifies as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ PorchLight will facilitate public access to this new, timely work with a reading in our salon. Additionally, India will offer a hands-on workshop in our space to teach the simple but innovative techniques she uses for working with language in a physical and visual way. Both events will feature time for participants to process the pandemic through listening, writing, and making. In order to dedicate sufficient administrative resources to both events, we suggest a budget for coordinating and promoting the public programming, which India's proposal designates. We commend India's history of exhibiting fine art in public and semi-public settings such as libraries, churches, and businesses. We encourage the City to fund the artist's thoughtful and specific proposal. Thank you, Jennifer Colville Director, PorchLight Literary Center please provide a response for each itern. If not applicable, please enter N/A. Project Name* A Surnmer of New Opera Project Location * Fed Mail Side Stage, Arts Festival, June 5 Applicant Name* Cecile Goding Applicant Address* Shod Addr,�s 811 Brown St Addi I no 2 Uly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip C"Odo 53345 Phone Number* 3,195139439 Attach Resume I CV Shorter Resurne.docx Email * chgoding@protonniail.corn 'Roio, / IA Cowitry USA 1 6.03KI3 Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * Our project will inforrn people about the opera opportunities in our area, and entertain the audience by performing arias from summer productions. It will involve a 30 minute performance, and an inforrnafive table: with a "quiz" on people's preconceptions about the art form. Explain how this project is defined as "public art" and demonstrate that the artworklevent wH11 be located in an area open and freely available to the generai public. * The Machine Opera Group, of which I arn a member, has been given a table and a stage at the Arts Fest Global Village day, June 5. Describe the intended audience for this project and what efforts you will make to benefit the broader community. The audience will be Festival attendees. We want to reach peot3le who have never thought of attending opera productions, either in person orr through digital recordings. Some may have experienced arias, as in the film "Shawshank Redemption," the novel "Be[ Canto" or even old cartoons. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 6/5/2022 Dependent on Arts Festival final scheduling. Total Project Cost $ 500,00 Matching Fund Request 250.00 Funding our outside of Matching fund Committed or Anficipated? Committed Anticipated Matching -fund arnount* $ 25000 Explain specifically what the matching funds will pay for: Honoraria for 7 songers and 1 pianist Copying handout Q.hz prize - Ticket to two performances Ust your partners in this project and the role they will play. Partner Name Edward Kottick Describe their role ErneritUS faculty, Ul rnusuc dept, will produce and conduct the opera, as well as the Arts Fest performance. Letters of support Ir ava�luhla Letter of Support.docx 13.86KB John Lake Describe their role Lake is the composer of "The Machine Stops," a New Opera prerniei-4,ig at CCF-'A in July. Letters of support �r avaHuLde Explain how you wiH gauge a successful outcome of the project.* We will take a headcount of those attending the performance or stopping by the booth. We will also prornote a quiz, and those who participate will fill out a contact card for a drawing For two tickets to one of the operas. It the project is a physical instaHanion, provide size, weight, medium, materials, and installation in any of the following formats, Site plan showing placement of art on site Images, models or renderings of proposed art Edward Kottick has this to say about the work: At first glance "The Machine Stops," E. M. Forster's 1909 dystopian short story, would seem an unlikely vehicle for an opera. It contains a wealth of detail, far too much for an operatic medium; it is mostly descriptive, with little of the dialog required by musical theater; and it is fairly static in design, seemingly lacking the action required by stage works. But librettist Cecile Goding overcomes those obstacles with ease. Detail that is central to the plot is not only present but made an integral part of the story. The absence of dialog offers Goding an opportunity to create her own, in a manner reflecting Forster's futuristic underground world. Her fortuitous introduction of the four "friends" ensemble enables her to introduce plot elements, as well as to comment on the action in the manner of a Greek chorus. The static quality of the story is made to reflect the paucity of experience of the inhabitants of that depleted world, which in Vashti's case is broken only by her voyage in the airship and the apocalyptic finale. All of this Goding manages to produce in an appropriate, inventive, and fluent use of language. It is an ideal libretto, practically singing the story by itself. A professional rock guitarist and an extraordinarily knowledgeable student of opera, composer John Lake is tasked with bringing THE MACHINE STOPS to life via music. His background, training, knowledge, and skill have clearly made him equal to the challenge. The instruments of Lake's twelve -piece orchestra, consisting of three each of strings, woodwinds, and brass, along with guitar, piano, and drums, are used in a style both unique and masterful. He breathes life into Goding's words with a compelling style that is contemporary and complex, yet eclectic and undeniably approachable, powerfully mirroring the tension and relief of the libretto. His motifs range from sinister to soaring, and he pays frequent homage to the operatic tradition of the aria. Yet his writing can only be described as "logical," the word that immediately sprang to my mind the first time I saw his score. His vocal writing is challenging yet graceful, offering the two major roles ample opportunity for expression. His writing sets the opera squarely in the future, yet the story is told with his unique contemporary musical language. Please provide a response for each item. If not applicaNe, please enter N/A. Project Name* Prompt for the Planet Project Location * The Englert Theater Applicant Name* PromptPress Applicant Address* Sh od Add� 121 Richards St. Addi I no 2 Dly Iowa City klo,Mal / Zip ("'Ude 52246 Phone Number* 4,154(79874 Attach Resume I CV Resurne 2022.docx Email * colvill(.-jeri@ic)tniail.coni Sholc�/ 1A Crmntry USA ffWzW Provide a brief description of the proposed project to be funded with Matching Grant. * Prompt for the Planet aims to engage erripathy, and spark actions toward healing Our planet through art Our team, Ul professor David Gould, PromptPress, and The Lena Projed have spent the last yearr conducting workshops to engage Community members with a prompt, graciously given to us by United States Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman. Amanda's prompt invites people to create art (in any forrn) through the voice or perspective of an eIement of nature, Prompt for, the Planet archives all of the responses we receive here on our website (https://\A(ww.prompl:fortheplariet.coryi/). In addition some of the responses will be selected for' publication in a PmmpiPneaoartist book, forthcoming i) the spring or2O23In November', mecommimaiunedten local visual artists from Iowa City to create responses to either, the prompt, or Amandas poem/response to the prompt. Their pieces were exhibited otPorcULightLiterary Arts Cen0acand celebrated with msmall event that generated more interest, avid creative response. Our Community Creates Showcase will functionaathe culmination ofourwmdh thiayear: itwill celebrate the voices ofthe community members who have participated via workshop, arid will feature ten local performance based artists or) stage at the EngkWt. Like the ViSUal artists, the performing artists may use ArTiandas prompt and poem as a spark for their pieces. Or', they may use any of the pieces of visual art created for the PorchLight show as prompts. In this way we hope to expand the network of cross-pollination between local artists, thereby strengthening OUrr arts community as a whole. Finalky, as our, goal is riot only to engage empathy but to spark actions, the audience will receive information about small actions they car) take to increase their feeling ofagency inthis critical moment for the planet, Our project iscyclical innature, culminating this year with eoo-pmducbonbetween Our or9o.arid the Engler The multi pronged event will be a celebration of community responses, a parade/march, and a performance of curated responses on the Englert stage. Explain how this project iadefined as"public art" arid demonstrate that themrtwmrklevent wikUbmlocated in an area open and fr,oely available bothe generaKpmb#c. * Prompt for Vie Planet is an ongoing public art project. This year we engaged responses from cornniu6ty niernbers at Oaknoll Retirement Cornn'lUnity, Becky's IMindful Kitchen, Grant Wood ColIege for Kids, arid The Free Generative Wrlting Workshops. This fall and summer we hope to bring the project to Shelter I i0Use's residential program, City High, and the Film Scene An|mafionCamp. Our Community Creates Showcase will be free open hzthe public, and widely pub|icizad. |twill gather together the community responses that wehave been coHecting arid Incorporate each of them one of several ways: as a physical part of a collaged and interactive stage set, as projections of words o Images on the Englert Stage, or as a discrete piece hung inside the Englert Gallery space. Pre -event community members will also beinvited to march in m parade through the pyd ma|L enjoying music and costurne based art. After the performance there will be stations where they can sit and create their own responses to the prompt. If participants decide to make a pledge toward a simple sustainable action they can walk up onto the stage and take a detachable part of the mosaic like set home with them as a memanLoorneminderoftheir intenfion. Describe the intended audience for this project and what eff orts you will) make to benefit the broader community. * Prompt for the Planet aims to connect many diverse sections of thmuornrnUn�ty thronghartful activism. The intended audience for this invent includes any one who live in Iowa City or, surrounding areas. Webelieve artful actions around a problern we all face can Units us across knes of age, race, ethnicity,and *conomiobackground. We will work to provide transportation to the groups we have workshopped with, as some of those groups may riot have easy access the downtown area. Proposed Project Dates Date Notes 4/1/2822 Get honorrahummbaour ten performing artists, aothey may start creating thmirpiaoee 9/11/2022 Our culminating performance will beonSept. 11ih^hmwevermuch *fthe art creating and workshop facilitating will bedone before this date. The hnnonahumsioartists would bemantOut aasoon asthey were received. ToW Project Cost* $ 8.OWMO Matching Fund Request 3,000 Funding sources outside of Matching fund Source* The En8|e6Theater, and fundnsiein8from The Lens Project mndProm[tPreaa Committed or AnUcipated?w ° Committed Anticipated Matching -fund amount* %3.OWOM Explain specifically what the matching funds wilUpay for ^ The matching funds will 0otoward artist honorariums. Wewill commission ten local performance based artists tu create responses to the prompt, and perform them at the Englert event. Each artist will receive 3OO$. List your partners in this project and the ro�le they will play. PadmerNmrnm Eng|ert Describe their role The Prompt for the Planet Community Creates performance mi|| be a so -production with the Engler[ Theater, The Eng|ert wilt split the costs o(iftheevent including rental, production costs, and advertising Letters of support xu"axome Prompt For The Planet Support Lettecpdf 677KB Explain how you wiNgauge aswccessf Uoutcmmmeof the project.* A Successful outcome for, this project could be measured by the number of people attending the Englert event, attending the workshops, arid sending uocreative responses, We wilt keep atally ofthose numbers. Onemore qualitative level we will prepare a questionnaire to send out to attendees of both the event and the workshops. Possible questions could be: -to what extend did attending this event raise your feeling of agency in this environmenba|momeni?Tbwhmtextenddidthimmventormmhkehopinoeaaeyuurmenoeofcommuniiy connection arid belonging? If riot at a1I, what could we do to Improve the event toward reaching these goals? lf the project is a physical inStaHafion, provide size, weight, medium' materials, and installation in any of the following formats. Site plan showing p1lacementmfart on site hTiages, models or renderings of proposed art thumbnail IMG. 0869jpg thumbnaiI—IMG_0873.jpg Additional narrative, if needed HWAFAM 243.76KB Notes on participating artists.docx 1 2.12KB Notes on participating artists: The uploaded images are examples of art created in response to Amanda's prompt. The first iS8 linocut by Jenny Gringer, the second is a watercolor by Alex Ackerman. These pieces and eight others will be available for our performance artists to use as prompts or points of departure for their performance pieces. The other artist who contributed pieces that may be used as prompts are Mackie Garrett, Hope Lake Sprague, Arian Parkes Perret John Englebnecht,KenenAlfred, Emily ]alinkv«,and Mark Vo|lenvvieder. The performance artists who are on board to create original pieces from Amanda's prompt or the visual art are The Family Folk Machine, Mimi Ke, and Dave Knudson. Invitations are out to February 2 5, 2022 Dear granting committee, I write to pledge my enthusiastic support and partnership with the Prompt for the Planet team. We will be delighted to co -produce their culminating performance and community event. The Englert happily co -sponsored the first Prompt for the Planet event as a Green Room presentation in partnership with UI Public Policy professor David Gould. This event included a showcase at Merge of local environmental organi- zations, and exhibition of the art created by Tricia Winschitle's preschoolers', and musical march from Merge to The Englert. At the Englert, David Gould and his graduate student Shannon Nolan talked about the project and encour- aged small actions that could be taken to help community members take agency and feel less helpless in this time of crises, either through art or practical actions. On stage was an interactive sculpture made of upcycled materials created by UI professor Isabel Barboza's class in response to the prompt. The Green Room Prompt for the Planet event was a remarkable in that it engaged many sectors of the community through artful activism. We are excited now to help facilitate Prompt for the Planet's second showcase. Since The Green Room event, the project has grown to reach an even more diverse demographic, with workshops at Oaknoll Retirement Community, Shelter House, and City High School to name a few examples. The project is also growing to include more local artists. For this production, ten performing artists will be given honorariums to respond to either Amanda's prompt, or to one of the ten commissioned visual art pieces commissioned earlier in the year by Prompt - Press. It is exciting to see the project sparking cross-pollination among local artists, and thereby strengthening our art community. We believe this event, which engages the work of many local artists and diverse community members will draw a large crowd, spark more artful responses and inspire community members to take agency in the face of great environmen- tal concern. Please don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions. Sincerely, 910�& 117CWZ�_� John Schickedanz Interim Executive Director PUBLIC ART MATCHING FUND PROGRAM AWARDS RUBRIC 1. PROJECT DETAILS AND DESCRIPTION Overall Application 8. Application is dear, concise, and well composed This project is substantially different from regular programming orhas not been done before by the City. Case for support is exemplary and merits investment from the City. 2. The application is clear. This project has elements that are different from the applicant's regular programming. Case for support is adequate. l. |AC:Aop|ication is unclear orpoorly composed. This project has been done by the applicant previously or closely resembles arhwork/eventsa|neady available in Iowa City. Case for support is inadequate or does not merit Citv investment. | and materials description | 3. Projectanddeschption are exemplary and clearly advance the mission, vision, and goals laid out inthe Public Art Strategic Plan and |ovv3 City Public Art Management Plan. 2. Projectanddeschption satisfactorily advance the mission, vision, and goals laid out in the Public Art Strategic Plan and Iowa City Public Art Management Plan Unmages/m|ansand project illustration 3. Work samples are of high 2. Work samples are of quality and clearly average quality and demonstrate exceptional demonstrate capabilities in capabilities in artistic artistic concept and form. concept and form. PAAC Definition of public art 3.ArtwOrk/event dynamically engages with, and extends the definition of public art found inthe Public Art Strategic Plan and Iowa City Public Art Management Plan. Project location 3. Project location is considerately and strategically thought out to reach target audience. Project is appropriate for the looation.Artist/contraotor utilizes City Parks/Facility Inventory inthe Public Art. 2.3.Artwork/event clearly fits within the definition Of public art found inthe Public Art Strategic Plan and Iowa City Public Art Management 2. Project location is suitable for the project. The project is appropriate for the location. 1. Project8ndde3chption are unclear and donot advance the mission, vision, and goals laid out inthe Public Art Strategic Plan and |ovx8 City Public Art Management Plan. 1. Work samples are of poor quality ordemonstrate inadequate capabilities in concept and form. 1. 3.Artwork/event does not clearly fit within the Public Art Strategic Plan and Iowa City Public Art Management Plan. 1. Project location is random and project doesnotsuit chosen location. 0 Technical ability to carry out scope of project 3. Project has strong 2. Project has identified 1. Project has unclear implementation objectives. implementation objectives. implementation objectives Timeline demonstrates Timeline demonstrates and timeline. Raises thoughtful planning and planning and consideration concerns about project detailed consideration. of most tasks needed. Artist achievability. Artist and Confident project will be and partner responsibilities partner responsibilities are realized through a clear, are defined. undefined or unclear. reasonable timeline. Artist and partner responsibilities are clearly defined. II. PROJECT COSTS AND BUDGET PAAC matching fund expenses 3. Project budget is clear and 2. Project budget is clear but 1. Project budget is vague intended use of matching the intended use of matching and the intended use of funds is detailed. funds is implied but matching funds is inadequately detailed. inadequate. Funds from other sources/impact of PAAC funds 3. Project leverages diverse 2. Project demonstrates 1. Project demonstrates funding sources and in -kind some diversity in funding inadequate or unclear support as appropriate. sources or in -kind support as leveraging of diverse funding PAAC funds are clearly appropriate. PAAC funds are sources as appropriate. The integral to project supplementary to project impact of PAAC funds is implementation. implementation. vague or extraneous. III. PROJECT OUTCOMES Specific outcomes and measures 3. Project uses strong 2. Project identifies methods 1. Evaluation methods and qualitative and quantitative or measures to analyze measures are weak, measures to analyze achievement of arts goals inadequate or unclear. achievement of arts goals and implementation and implementation objectives. objectives. Project has appropriate methods in place to collect data on evaluation measures. Engagement with broader community 3. Target community for 2. Target community for the 1. Target community for the project is well defined, its project is identified. Plans to project is not defined. Plans relevance to project is disseminate project and to disseminate and provide evident. Plans to disseminate provide equitable access to equitable access to project and provide equitable access project are satisfactory. are inadequate. to project are exemplary. 777T F777 Community partner integration 3. There is clear 2. There is some 1. There is little to no demonstration of demonstration of demonstrated partnership. If collaborative partnership. All collaboration. There is there are listed partners, involved parties share investment on both sides, partners appear minimally significant responsibility for but it is imbalanced. involved. the successful outcome of the project. v Iowa City Sculptor's Showcase 2022 — Call for Submissions The City of Iowa City's Public Art Advisory Committee is expanding upon the 2021 Sculptors Showcase by adding 3 additional sculpture pads to the existing 5 that were created last year in its first year. The eight showcase pads provide the opportunity for Iowa sculptors to showcase their work for one year on one of pads located throughout the community. Three pads are located in the Riverfront Crossings Park, one in the Terry Trueblood Recreation area, one in Mercer Park and ..... See location map for more detail. These temporary exhibits will be on display from August 5, 2022 through July, 2023. Required Artist Information o Artist's bio and resume/CV 0 Brief statement or explanation of the proposed sculpture and other information related to the materials, installation needs, and potential siting 0 Photos or renderings of multiple views of the proposed sculpture (with maximum of five images) 0 2 Professional references Artist Benefits 0 $1,500 artist's honorarium ($500 upon agreement execution, $500 upon installation, and $500 upon removal) o The opportunity to interact directly with the public for about 2 hours at the Grand Opening event on Friday evening, August 5, 2022 o Sales opportunity for exhibited sculpture Criteria Submissions will be evaluated on artistic merit, creativity, public safety, appropriateness to its location, and durability in the outdoors. Work must be able to be securely installed on a 4' x 4' cement pad, be of the highest -quality design incorporated into its construction and be able to withstand adverse weather conditions (high winds, rain, heat, snow and freezing temperatures) and an unsupervised general audience. Unstable, fragile, dangerous, inappropriate or small, lightweight works will not be accepted. Installation/Removal Selected artists will be responsible for delivering, installing, and removing their work of art, working closely with City of Iowa City staff as necessary. The City of Iowa City may be able to provide installation assistance in the form of person power and some onsite transportation or moving equipment. These needs should be detailed appropriately in the application. Works must be installed between July 23-August 5, 2022 in advance of the public reception on Friday, August 5, 2022 (tentative). Deinstall must take place between July 18-22, 2023. Early pick-up of the work is not permitted. Insurance and Sales The City shall maintain insurance coverage on the work while on display at the Iowa City Sculptors Showcase for vandalism, theft, or damage. Insurance coverage is not provided on any works of art while in transit to or from the installation locations. The sculptures are encouraged to be for sale and will remain on display for the time frame noted in the Artist Agreement. During the course of the year, special efforts will be made to promote the Iowa City Sculptor's Showcase to encourage purchase the sculptures. Any unsold artwork must be removed by the artist at the end of the exhibition period. Project Timeline o Friday, May 20, 2022 - Applications due by 11:59 p.m. CST o June 2, 2022 — Review and selection of submissions by the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee o Week of June 6, 2022 - Notification of selected artists, contracts awarded o July 23 through August 5, 2022- Delivery and installation of sculptures o August 5, 2022 - Grand Opening Reception (tentative) o July 18 through July 22,2023 - Removal of Work Responsibilities of the City of Iowa City: o a 4' x 4' concrete sculpture pad o $1500.00 honorarium ($500 upon agreement execution, $500 upon installation, and $500 upon removal) o $10,000 vandalism/theft/liability insurance, once the sculpture is installed a oversight of the installation process o a plaque adjacent to the sculpture stating: the title of the sculpture, name of the artist, a QR code leading to the artist's website and contact information, "Available for Purchase" (if applicable) and "Iowa City Public Art Program"IN Responsibilities of the Artist o delivery and installation of selected artwork (with City oversight) o meeting all contract deadlines o any travel expenses o insurance in excess of that provided by the City (optional) o repairs and any other necessary work while on display Contact Wendy Ford, Iowa City Public Art Coordinator atnrend-fordCiiaawa-cuty.or, 319-356-5248 with questions or need for additional information. Iowa City Sculptors Showcase Call for Submissions • First Name* • Last Name* • Addressl* • Address2 • City* • State* • Zip* • Phone* • E-mail* • Website • Other Web Presence • Facebook, Instagram, YouTube etc where the juror can learn more about you and your work. ARTIST BIO* Max. 1500 characters including spaces. CURRENT CV OR RESUME* (Download) Please limit to 2 pages, highlighting only your most recent or most significant exhibitions, awards, educational achievements, etc. Have you had previous experience with outdoor installations of your work?* ❑ Yes ❑ No Are you over the age of 18?* ❑ Yes ❑ No ARTWORK INFORMATION • Title of Work* • Date/Year of Fabrication* • Dimensions (in feet)* • Width x Height x Depth Is this an existing work, or one that will be fabricated prior to the July 26-August 6, 2021 installation window?* ❑ Existing ❑ To be fabricated If existing, has this work been exhibited in an outdoor setting before? ❑ Yes ❑ No Statement or explanation about the sculpture proposed for exhibit* Not artist statement or artist bio, statement should pertain to the sculpture being proposed. Max. 1.500 characters including spaces Describe materials and methods used in the fabrication of the sculpture proposed for exhibition. All sculptures must be soundly and professional constructed of durable and safe components.* e.g. type and gauge of metal, exact paint or finish process, etc. Max. 1,000 characters including spaces Describe how your sculpture what makes your sculpture suitable for outdoor display in adverse weather conditions such as high winds, rain, intense heat, snow and freezing temperatures* Max. 1,000 characters including spaces Sculptures will be located in high traffic areas with unsupervised audiences of all ages. Describe any interactive components of your sculpture and any instructions or warnings that may be required.* Max. 1,000 characters including spaces Your sculpture will be installed on a 4' x 4' cement base. Explain in detail how the sculpture would attach to the above base.* Max. 1,000 characters including spaces Explain in detail needs for your installation including ladders, electricity, forklift, crane, lifting assistance, etc. Max. 1,000 characters including spaces Artists are expected to bring all tools, equipment and man power needed for the installation of their work. IMAGES Provide at least 3 and up to 5 images of the proposed work for exhibition from multiple views, whether images of a completed pieces or drawings / maquette of one to be fabricated. All images uploaded must be different views of the same work of art. To submit multiple pieces for consideration, complete a separate application for each piece. Each image submitted must be 300 dpi JPEG. File names should include the artist's last name followed by vantage point (e.g. Smith - detail of front of scultpure.jpg). Image Upload #1* Image Upload #2* Image Upload #3* Image Upload #4 Image Upload #5 Retail Price* Insurance Valuation* PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Please prioritize those most familiar which recent installations or creation of the applying artist's work. Reference #1 • First / Last Name* • Occupation / Professional Qualification* • Phone* • Email Address* • Relationship to Applying Artist* Reference #2 • First / Last Name* • Occupation / Professional Qualification* • Phone* • Email Address* • Relationship to Applying Artist*