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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPAAC Agenda Packet 7-7-22Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, July 7, 2022 3:30 PM Emma Harvat Hall City Hall, 410 E. Washington AGENDA 1.Call to order 2.Introductions of members and public attending the meeting 3.Public discussion of any item not on the agenda 4.Consideration of the June 2, 2022 meeting minutes 5.Determine Sculptor Showcase alternative selection/s 6.Consider RFQ for Artist Mentor for SDNA Bench project 7.Black Hawk Mini Park Update 8.FY 23 Budget approach a.Past surveys and current public art installations b.FY22 Budget standing, carryover request c.August 4 PAAC meeting discuss FY23 budget 9.Staff Updates 10.Adjournment If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Wendy Ford, Economic Development and Public Art Coordinator at 319-356-5248 or wendy- ford@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Preliminary, p.1 Public Art Advisory Committee Mtg, 6/2/22 Minutes Public Art Advisory Committee June 2, 2022 Emma Harvat Hall Public Art Advisory Committee Members Present: Juli Seydell-Johnson, Dominic Dongilli, Andrea Truitt, Eddie Boyken, Ron Knoche Members Absent: Steve Miller, Anita Jung Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Redmond Jones Public Present: none Call to Order Truitt called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Introduction of Members and Public Attending the Meeting None Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda None Consideration of the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting Seydell-Johnson moved that the minutes of the May 5, 2022 meeting be approved as presented. Dongilli seconded. Motion passed 5-0 Review and consider submissions for Iowa City Sculptors Showcase Ford showed slides of each of the 13 eligible submissions and asked if there were any questions or specific concerns that should be addressed about any of the sculptures. There were none. There was one question on if we had limited the call for artists to local area and Ford responded we did not. Next, she displayed a spread sheet with a column including an image of each of the pieces. She asked each member to rank each piece with a Yes, Maybe or No, to which she assigned a score of 1, 2 or 3, respectively. After scoring, and if everyone agreed, the eight sculptures with the lowest scores would be selected. The sculptures with the lowest scores were Hoopla by Tim Adams, Emerging and Wings by Hilde Debruyne, Scions by Kristin Garnant, Succulent Bloom by Mike Sneller, Loom by Jaime Weinfurter, and Figure and Chimera by Skip Willits. Next there was a discussion about the best location for each. It was determined that Hoopla would go to Mercer Park; Emerging and Wings go on either end of the section of the Napoleon Trail; Scions, Chimera and Figure go to River Front Crossings with Chimera in the middle; Succulent Bloom go to Trueblood Rec Area and Loom to Scott Park. Preliminary, p.2 Public Art Advisory Committee Mtg, 6/2/22 Seydell-Johnson moved and Dongilli seconded that these eight sculptures in these eight locations be the 2022 Sculpture Showcase. Motion passed 5-0. Ford said she would prepare agreements for each installation and get plans underway for an Open House to honor the artists and their work. There was discussion that the plaques for each should include a QR code that would direct folks to a web page with more information about the program, the artist, the piece, and the contact info for the artist in the event someone desired to purchase a piece. Ron would check with Streets, who make the signs, to be sure they could include a QR code. Updates Ford noted that the RFQ for the South District Bench Project is almost complete and the next step is to get Elinor Levin’s approval on it before putting it out. Ford also noted that Dawson Davenport and Anita Jung are eager to meet to discuss the process and the project for Black Hawk Mini Park, but that schedules have precluded it this month. Knoche described the Public Works Open House on May 21, as a smashing success with over 1,500 people in attendance. The Open House included the Old Capitol Quilt Guild show, which had received a Public Art Matching Grant to help pay for display racks. Adjournment Knoche moved, Dongilli seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 3:58 pm. Motion passed. Preliminary, p.3 Public Art Advisory Committee Mtg, 6/2/22 Public Art Advisory Committee Attendance Record 2022 Name Term Expires 6/3/21 7/1/21 8/5/21 9/2/21 10/7/21 11/4/21 1/6/22 2/3/22 3/3/22 5/5/22 6/2/22 Ron Knoche X X X X X X X X X X* X Juli Seydell- Johnson X X X X X X X X X X X Steve Miller 12/31/23 X X X X X X X X X X O/E Eddie Boyken 12/31/24 X X X O/E X X X X X X X Andrea Truitt 12/31/22 X O/E X X O/E X X X X X X Dominic Dongilli 12/31/23 X X X X X O/E O/E X X X X Anita Jung 6/30/23 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- X O/E Jan Finlay- son 12/31/23 X X O/E O/E O/E O/E X O/E O/E --- --- Nancy Puring- ton 12/31/22 O/E O/E O/E O/E X X O/E O/E O/E --- --- Sandy Steil 12/31/23 O/E O/E X O/E X O/E O O/E O/E --- --- Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a member Sculptor's Showcase Alternate Selection title Hoopla Wings Succ'nt Bloom Polychrome Figure/ Chimera Emerging Scions Loom Figure Towards Equilibrim River Fault Plane River Siren Heart of Iowa artist Adams Debruyne Sneller Willits DeBruyne Garnant Weinfurter Willits Tuiwala Willits Garnant Garnant Modeland location Mercer Napoleon 1 Terry T'blood RFC middle Napoleon 2 RFC NOT AVAILABLE Scott Park RFC Rank Total Score 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 10 11 12 12 15 Home New Jersey Iowa Iowa Iowa Iowa Caveats Do not touch Size 1' x 3' x 5'2' x 9' x 2'1.5' x 7' x 2' South District Bus Stop Bench Project – Artist Mentor RFQ, draft, p. 1 South District Bus Stop Bench Project – Artist Mentor Request for Qualifications Introduction The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee and the South District Neighborhood Association are seeking qualifications for an artist mentor who would be interested in being on a selection committee to select an emerging artist and then serve as a mentor to that artist through the process of design and fabrication of a bus stop bench. The emerging artist will be the design leader in the project, while the mentor will advise on functionality and techniques to accomplish the design intent. Compensation for the mentor shall be $1,500. The bench design must be ADA accessible, withstand all weather conditions for a minimum of three years and the artist will be responsible for the maintenance of the bench for three years, beginning with installation. The ideal Artist Mentor will have experience working on public art projects and be able to help coach the selected artist in the process of: 1. getting public input from the neighborhood through in person or electronic meetings 2. selecting appropriate materials for fabrication 3. fabricating the design 4. installing the bench 5. instructing the artist on maintenance techniques The Artist and Artist Mentor will be responsible for working with neighborhood residents to gain input and support for the project with the goal to install a unique, attractive, artistic bench in the neighborhood by late fall of 2022 or spring of 2023. Project Details The bench design should highlight the South District neighborhood’s rich cultural diversity. We desire that they be a functional landmark in the neighborhood. We imagine neighbors saying, “I will meet you at the [insert descriptor, such as Rainbow, or Dragon, or Pyramid] bus stop bench.” Ideal designs will respond to or capture the diversity of language, background, and culture of the South District residents. The location of the bench will be at at the intersection of Highway 6 East @ Heinz Road (stop 7126). This site would require the pouring of a concrete pad (roughly indicated with a red rectangle), a project expense to be included in the budget. (TBD -- checking with transit to see if they have funds for the concrete pad.) (See photo reference last page). South District Bus Stop Bench Project – Artist Mentor RFQ, draft, p. 2 Budget The $12,000 budget for the project includes Artist Mentor compensation of $1,500, the complete the design, fabrication and installation of the bench and the Artist’s compensation. Artist Mentors Responsibilities After the Artist Mentor is selected, they will participate in the Public Art Advisory Committee and Neighborhood Association’s selection of the Artist, meet regularly with and be available to the artist for questions and assistance throughout the artistic process. Artist mentors may be asked for recommendation on materials, design concepts, design details, fabrication techniques, installation, and budget. The intent is to help mentor emerging artists with the skills needed for building a career as an artist. Submission requirements People interested in serving as an Artist Mentor should submit online at this link: SOUTH DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT • Applicant’s contact information. • Statement of Interest. • Maximum two-page resume that outlines art accomplishments. • A minimum of three (3) and maximum of eight (8) images of past works. Identify images with project title, location, date completed, media, dimensions, budget, commissioning agency, project partners, and/or brief description of the project/conceptual information. Review Process/Criteria A committee of South District Neighborhood residents and the Public Art Advisory Committee will be responsible for reviewing responses and recommending the Artist Mentor based on the following criteria: • Quality, creativity & strength of past work as provided in the application materials • Technical competence demonstrated by past work • Understanding of the project goals as indicated in the statement of interest • Relevance of submitted materials to the project • Aptitude for planning and budgeting as indicated by past project information submitted • Experience working on public art projects to meet the project goals as indicated in the statement of interest South District Bus Stop Bench Project – Artist Mentor RFQ, draft, p. 3 • Experience and commitment to participate with agency/community as part of concept development Preference will be given to Iowa City artists or those who create art or exhibit their art in Iowa City. Project Schedule RFQ for Artist Mentors published July 11 Artist Mentor Submission Deadline – July 29 – 5:00 PM Selection of Artist Mentor by Public Art Advisory & Neighborhood rep – August 4 Artist Mentor assists in writing RFQ for Artists, between Aug. 5 and published September 15 RFQ Submission deadline for Artists – October 14 Selection of Artist by Neighborhood representatives – October 21 (date TBD) SDNA proposes Artist selection to PAAC – Nov 3 SDNA Approves Final Designs – by January 5, 23 (or TBD) SDNA shares final design with PAAC – Feb. 2, 23 Installation Completed – June, 2023 Location: intersection of Highway 6 East @ Heinz Road (stop 7126). Public Art Budget, FY 22 FY22 Budget FY22 YTD spending to date Encumbered: request carryover to FY 23 Sculpture Showcase 7,500.00$ 5,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 1 Willits - ck 1& 2 pd, 3 to come 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 2 Willits - ck 1& 2 pd, 3 to come Cloud Form 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 3 Stoney Creek Landscapes ck 1 & 2 pd, 3 to come Other E 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 4 Hilde DeBruyne ck 1&2 for Bloom, 3 to come 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 5 Hilde DeBruyne ck 1&2 Sea of Change, 3 to come 1,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 500.00$ Matching Grants 15,400.00$ 8,100.00$ 6,800.00$ Luther Bangert from 2021 delayed show 1,700.00$ Beauties Amoung the Beasts 500.00$ ICOR Boxing 3,000.00$ Open Air Media Festival 2,600.00$ Parking Spaces 2,000.00$ 500.00$ Quilt Exhibition and reading/workshop 1,300.00$ Alley Doorways 2,000.00$ Prompt for the Planet 3,000.00$ Large Projects 57,466.66$ 17,133.33$ 40,333.33$ Oracles - Capitol St 3/3 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Oracles - Capitol St addl 3,800.00$ 3,800.00$ Kiwanis Park seating area, 2nd pd, 3rd remains 6,666.66$ 3,333.33$ 3,333.33$ Black Hawk Indigenous Art 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ South District Neighborhood Art 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Lucas Farms Neighborhood Signs 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Gateway/Airport Mural 8,000.00$ 8,000.00$ Other 17,400.00$ -$ -$ Longfellow Ped Tunnel 400.00$ *Community/Participatory Art 2,000.00$ *Performing Art 5,000.00$ *Functional Art Bus Stop/Benches 5,000.00$ *Unexpected Art 3,000.00$ Maintenance 2,000.00$ TOTALS 97,766.66$ 30,233.33$ 49,633.33$ Past surveys and current status: food for thought Iowa City Public Art Program These charts are assembled to help the Public Art Advisory Committee compare two past surveys (the Strategic Planning Survey from 2018 with 541 responses, and the Potential Public Art Project Survey from 2021 with 223 responses) with the current status of public art in Iowa City. The first chart is from the 2018 Strategic Planning Survey that asked people what type of public art they enjoy most: Question: is the type of art people enjoy most being delivered by what the Public Art Program has funded? Are there gaps? While more categories existed in the questionnaire above, such as community events, music/sound installation, pop-up and temporary, those are recategorized into a general events category or performance in the Matching Grant chart below. The following two charts show the current make up of Iowa City’s public art collection and projects funded through matching grants. Note that sculpture totals 40 pieces but in the second chart, you will note that 4 of the 40 were funded by matching grants. Similarly, murals total 12, and 10 of those were funded by our matching grants program. Next is a look at where people have said they want to see public art. The first graph is from the 2018 Strategic Planning Study and the second is from the 2021 Potential Public Art Project Survey The charts below show where public art is located today and what kind of public art is there. In the second chart, you will see how the concentration changes due to the impact of the Iowa City Downtown District’s Mural program and other privately funded art in public places.