HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1998EVANSTQ 4UNCIL
Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 847/4914M
Approved Minules of the 10 Februilry 1998 Public Art Cotmbil.tue muctill'u.
MEMBLTS PRESENT: C. Curley, J. Eii.;r) mi, .1. Hausman, 1'F. Lyon, E. Ockwull, M. Robinson and
ilssociate nletnl)cr (;. I.rnvr.
MFIMI3E,RS ABSENT: M. Sward.
STAPP: .lonal.hon (;Ins, ,Ark Council i)irector,
APPROVAL OF MiNUTES- 1). Robinson moved for approval of Iflr Novvinber 1997
rninul.es. E. Ockwell seconded the lnoldon, and ipproval Was tinaulirnolls,
CHAIR'S RENTR'I': .loth I';ll:lfitim welcobled everyone back afler a two -month hiotil, it
Cneorlril0d everyolle to
revl('ll' Ille 111ISSIoil shilvIlIcIll for Ill(' commilive il, ltlrinded IIi the
proposed phis,
STAFF REPORT- Jonathon
(;Ills invited Ili(,
cornmilicr to Noyes for lhr Hlack History Month
Celebration. anchored h`' III(, (,\hdbildoll,
'0 Writy M% \able'. lorlalholl idso 1110te(i illy
conlillittee to lhr h I? filic
arls shlndor(k
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17 March for Ihr I'ilu. Arts
dep,llllbrrlls ,11
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by Joilillhon's offdrr to
look ill Ille work
died lon,ithorl hill lalk. Ihr Poles '111d conlact the
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IMPOSED 111l;1,IC ART PIrAN: Regarding the Transportathi Center, John Engman said that art
u,,u (Ivwx 11-affic to the old do\sntowl) from the ne\s complex. lltilirin", the viadtfels. FIlrrtnan
iso silk; that it. is ►sithill the purview of the PAC to develop its aeslllvhw for art a[ ills
cnlcriall r[lent colliplex and collnsel the developer. ill Hial shl'ov.
John E ligmall would aiso liko to make it hi!rller priority educat.iorl. Eror' this, he apphulds IS '911,
Jerry llausimm ; oidd Ile to bcl.ler• Nnil iriae himmclf ;\Uh local ariisls, iuul stwn,,ested it slide
registry. Jonathon (;Iles explajnecl i.hid ;se have it registry. but it is out of ditle. 110ililthon
further explained thin he does not make it prjorily mailltainin'a Hic re-aistry because for each
project. It(' disir'ibules it call for artists. .lorry also sll,sl!esled Ihilt it projeel which could move
around town to different lac'iclion�z could be very exciljn,� Berry also mcnilorled 111,11 Noyes
comillullRy scr►'icc may be it rvsotlree, and hi -oh school Alidcnls ;nit\' he ithlc to mic'ot<tpe
projects for future use. Dino Robinson that posi ("ads ;►jilt Ilrl,wvI ; of public. ilrt still'
be it terriN: promotjonid tool.
John E•;llglnitn slaic?d lhai tlw plan dear'!\ is divided in t;so arcits: c'(inc'ilhocl ilnd do►illon'll
programs. John asked teach inumbel. to collimit to one areit:
.). E'ligirlan chair
.1. iiausrnarl: edilcilliorl (particularly interested in it speakers bureau)
C. Cul'Icy: edliciltiorl
G. Struve educalloll
E , Lyon: downtown
E..Ock►sell do►►illowl.
1) Robinsoll do►sltio\sn
Gail tiIrtive explajned ;hill the eo"Imillee has been discussing the d(Wopniml of a public art
snap since its incepliort. tiueh ,t rnilp tnilti be it fol old ;silk h ;t pholos. (;,III offered to drift
text. ,Ind develop it bwivel for #hr commillec to revrer\s It its Ilarcll mcctjn-=.
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EVANSTOI WOUNCIL
a s t:t�tit;Ut 1,ts�ent III Clo�►esa. Evanston, IL 60201 847/491-M
Minutes of the 1 Marc i u Ic rt �ommitt a eetIng
MEMBERS PRESENT: C. Curley, J. Engman, J. Hausman, N. KotIer, E. Ockwell, D. Robinson,
and associate member Gail Struve
MEMBERS ABSENT: E. Lyon, M. Sward
STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Director, Arts Council
Chair -Report: John Engman welcomed the committee and asked for approval of the February
minutes. Chie Curley moved for approval. A seconded by Elizabeth Ockwell was unanimously
approved.
Staff Report: Jonathon Glus reported that the Artskills program is currently being developed, and
lie invited any program suggestions. Jerry Hausman offered to participate in a discussion regarding
program development. Jerry also discouraged making small items again this year.
Jonathon then reported that the Library Board intended to hold the remaining monies from the
budget for the Richard Hunt sculpture, which was a gift from the estate of Edward A. Johnson.
Jonathon further explained that lie had not yet in January reconciled the expenses for the project and
the Library Board questioned the use of'$5500 for administrative purposes. Nancy Kotler stated that
the monies should be held for public art or public art education at tiie library, regardless of which
body is caretaker of the remaining funds. Jerry Hausman suggested that both bodies have a shared
commitment to public art at the Library, and that the remaining monies can be earniarked for public
art. John Engman said that there are two central questions: who controls the money and who owns
and maintains the public art. He suggested that he draft a letter to the Library Board explaining the
PAC's commitment to art at the Library. John also commented that this dialogue may take a few
months.
Jonathon then presented to the members a request from Donna Zarbin Byrne of an additional $1500
for plantings at the Fire Station site. Nancy Kotler reminded the committee that the PAC had
enthusiastically endorsed this artist and proposal, and that the PAC had already committed an
additional $1500 beyond the original contract. Kotler said, "this is troubling, this is a precedent
which Ave can and should not set." Jerry I lausman said that. "it is an issue af'professionalism and
reasonable expectations oil the part of the artist." Dino Robinson said that independent contractors
In other fields have to assume the loss it' they do not correctly budget during, the proposal and
contract stage.
Jonathon Glus stated that the project had only been altered slightly since the proposal stage - well
within the boundaries of artistic discretion - and lie had been made aware of all changes. He
explained that the benches originally proposed were removed for security reasons and that the
walkway was poured in a slightly different form to accommodate the berIils. Dino Robinson Blade
a motion that Ms. Zarbin-Byrne's request be denied and that any substantial changes be approved
by the PAC. The nwtion was seconded by Jerry I iausnlan. Approval was unanimous.
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EVANSTOT WOUNCIL
oyys Cul� ral I Center 921 N yes St. I:yansjon, i1.602U1 547/�914M
Sculpture Mont . onat on us erected tie committee s attention to t e revised calendar for
Sculpture Month. Jonathon explained that the Butterfield fabrication process was on schedule, and
the dedication details will be available at the April meeting. Chie Curley reported that a fabulous
exhibition of sculpture by five artists will be installed on the interior and exterior of Noyes.
Jonathon asked the committee to confirm its commitment to the Larry Paul King proposal. John
Engman stated that the proposal should be held until after the construction of the entertainment
complex, and that the proposed piece may be part of an inaugural project. The committee also
agreed that no monies were available for downtown artwork, however staff was encouraged to place
works if the cost was nominal.
hI= Gail Struve explained that the public art map ad hoc committee had developed a program in
which a map, slide packets of public art in Evanston and a catalog may be provided to educators in
Evanston. Gail presented a slide presentation of artworks included in the packet as well as a draft
map. Dino Robinson congratulated Gail, and suggested that postcards may be an inexpensive
method of marketing the program while raising funds. Dino offered to check with the Historical
Society regarding their method of making slides inexpensively. Nancy Kotler congratulated the
hard work and stated that the map is a tremendous education tool, as well as a marketing/tourism
tool. Nancy also suggested that a realty company may be a good source to sponsor printing costs.
John Engman suggested that other such maps could be developed for architectural details in
Evanston and stained glass in Evanston. John Engman asked Gail what was the next step. Gail said
that she would make the suggested changes and bring cost estimates for printing to the April
meeting.
John Engman thanked the committee for hard work and a fruitful meeting. Dino Robinson moved
to adjourn. Elizabeth Ockwell seconded, with unanimous approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jonathon GIus, Director
2 April 1998
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EVANSTO OUNCIL
Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 No yes St. Evanston,11 L OW 647104M
DRAM' 1: IIli1'li'1'ES OP THE 11 WIL MOB MONTHLY MEE'1'IAG OP THE I'I;IILIC ART C'()I11f1'7EE:
PRESENT:.1. ENGMAI. d. HAUSMAN, X. KOTLER. E. QCKWELL. 1). ROBINSON. M. Sll'ARD;
ABSENT: michele. look ill) reillainitlh 111vil'lbers, hicludlig adjullet;
STAFF: d. Ghis. Director. Arls Council
CHAIR REPORT: I. I'a)gnlim ll'elcollicd everyone, and extended a special a'elcorn to new member
Mill•ily Sword.
STAFF RE'POR'1':.f. Gllrs reported Mat 1.he Arl.skills pjwrilm is now developed. Muralist Ivall
Walkin nits hired to work Milli lead arlisl and prorrril coorirldalor Leah hales. Gills explined
lital the artists will creole a series of prolable rllllrirls which will be inslulled ill idl nine C'l'A
stations. Tll((- rllurals will be irlsirllfed for ilpproxinlately six nlolllhs, after which tirrle Illy
ntut'al scrlily be placed ill Cily filcililies or possibly ill Iliv e111erlaillme:11 complex corlslruclioll
silo. (;Ills explained Ihill the murid swill explore the color sp(-ctchin Appmudices will be
challerlved in the lechilical rIrcii" of color. If'chr)i(Ilx, im desic!n. ,is well is reserlrch 1 Kotler
comillclydcd Ili(' lhrrn(- f. IhiaSnlrin sliveslcd H1r11 he wolild odvkv Sllirly lit -ire Ilcillh who
stts oil Ihc WIldc (louse Colntrlisslon oil 1:dllcatiorl in the •iris of tier piojr(t r111d Ifs
collahoralke 11,011re
U()11'1"I'OW\ ('�W."K(} ARTWORK 1 (;Ills broll,'hl #o #Ile ,111erlholl of the comillille(- Ills dowidown
arlom.l% on-'ri'mi proposrll. Ilc cwplrliiied lh,:t Ilic omnrll prtkar— Included rnim hole and hruld
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in scope M1111 1lI,II. 1h( noilon Mils seconded Im 1) Rohinson 1pprovrll Mils ilminmlloos
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EVANST04AA 4UNCIL
Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 847/491-M
Minutes of the 8 September 1998 meeting of Public Art Committee (PAC)
Members Present: C. Curley, J. Engman, E. Ockwell, D. Robinson, M. Sward,
and associate member G. Struve;
Members Absent: J. Hausman, E. Lyon, N. Kotler;
Stuff Present: Jonathon Glus, Evanston Arts Council Director
Chair's Report: John Engman stated that his goal for the meeting was to select a project to
focus on this " academic year" aside from Church St. complex. A priority is an education/
outreach project.
Staff Report: Jonathon Glus reported that the Artskills program went remarkably well. The
resulting murals will be installed in Evanston CTA stations in October.
Pitch: Dino Robinson distributed copies of articles about the PITCH African American Historic
district. Robinson explained the broad history and goals of PITCH, and explained that the
resulting historic district will not have geographic boundaries such as the two existing historic
architectural districts. The district will include a variety of scattered sites which are historically
important to the African American community, therefore Evanston as a whole community.
At the conclusion of D. Robinson's presentation, J. Engman asked how PAC can help PITCH.
Robinson responded that four parks are named after prominent African Americans: Twiggs,
Beck, Butler, and Perry. Robinson also suggested that PAC with the Fleetwood Jourdain
(FWJD) Art Guild begin the FWJD sculpture garden.
J. Glus explained that Twiggs park recently went through remodeling and the committee wants to
see public art there. He also explained that the Ecology Center is being enlarged with possible
upgrades to the canal bridge and the boat launch.
M.Sward commented that the Twiggs Park area would be a high profile community area in
which a public art work could reach a number of'diverse community groups, such as a design
competition for the boat launch. P. Ockwell said that an ephemeral artwork incorporated into the
community gardens could be wonderful. M. Sward also suggested a design competition for the
historical markers to be used by PITCH. Fle suggested Martin Puryear may be a good candidate
for a project at Twiggs.
J. Glus explained that the Evanston Arts Council's Black history exhibition will be about the
works of African American architects and may include mentoring and workshops. He suggested
there may be a tic -in.
J. Engman listed the following possible projects and actions:
1.) Meeting at FWJD with discussion with the Art Guild;
2.) M. Sward will research the address of Martin Puyeer:
3.) J. Glus will bring more information on the Black architects show to the October meeting;
4.) D. Robinson will bring the motion of a plaque design competition to PITCH;
5.) J. Glus will contact the Parks superintendent and the Ecology Center director to discuss
opportunities for permanent and ephemeral public art at Twigbs, and report back in October.
Finally J. Glus suggested that M.W. Burns may be an artist whose architectural art work may be
an interesting link between the architectural show and the parks.
Regarding the 14 JuIy minutes M. Sward asked her name be removed as present. With that
correction, C. Curley moved for approval which was unanimous.
Submitted by Jonathon Glus, Evanston Arts Council Director
9 September, 1998