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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 1991-RAFT —NOT APPROVED :Sinutes of I4 Septeinner :391 Public Art Committee Meeting 'IE74BERS PRESENT: Ron :saaccon, .hair. 3eth ar:. :avid, `lickenberg. Fred Nagelbach, Indira Johnson ana ::ail .trove :MEMBERS ABSENT: 3ames ;ample, 'a_'mona yrsen I:AF=: :onathon siu;. ?ra:_. Ar: ,or�_natcr -he monthly 'Ieetin3 it rT .musiit-?e .:as i.:?a '7 -irder ,y --on =�aacscn .n L'1Q1: :0 4 O�IaS ._._:ia .i:t5 .?n:?r. .10yeS .iL«e4t. Ivanston. ::. .=]��i. .t 'PPROVAL :F '1I:7UTE... .nclra ,.:hnZon novea iaa :ii. :tr ,je _,econaea +pproval .! -:.? - � .:I: _-1rut�s . �.pgro•�en .:,anl:aous - -_ _ Iunt _ .e ::L'nit.rcm :h.:ago :eaar� u :.a ,.s:.. _sm I::-r-- nd _.-,nstcn z _uburr,ar, -�nservat:am. :on r4p;rTsa -..at :e wrote ._ -.- :__ aY�tl::ir.q that the-Iosurn - .n :.iolatea 'a38 ;monL:a:.s:ul �3i-er:?� ina "ati..-i .. 'Sy -,ant -O 7Drp : al« :%np .nemLerz _ ,ewl_ .ntac i:. -.AFF IEPORT: :onatnon : eaor-�� - :at .e '. .__ .:: ?sin. 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"._.,_:: ,:=naar a,-.._.. £A::';; na _-=N?•..._ .71 .. ---%7._s... it - - ._ _ .aa _-'- G -inel _� _ ....,:�;wer - __..:. -? .=:a -'IC:.1I-DO3e__- .onaL:O.^, iMli; r,r. !ee .. ier - ,ny 7..::.:es :tat -3v van: '? _..:'J1:'? ..-. ':..- -- --�_ -.�_ �e_... d� he :73ve1__... _ r' . , ' '%PPROVAL OF-ROSPECTIVE ?UEL :IEMBERS: Aember3 tpprovea i,11 prospective panel ne=ers. Fred Nagelbach suggested that the i:st snouid include more artists and :a wouli provided further ?rospects for ipprova:. :avid Mickenberg offered to ;:rovide further -museum proiessionals. The roster will include: name, ;iscigiine. residency. _ lSLI�_ :..T 745TER. 'onatnon ':us ; rovided 'he with -he Public Art '3star. ;-natron stated -hat -he r-)star ;ri,; -ar:ia::; -ampleted. :athr;n _ot:, -he suer .:.ter :ono :s respon,ible _:r3t pnase :he Roster. :AS i1C�2S5It;:::, ::�n:..:nq . ;aneral ;tric::r� _-u.,tiag _:]tares[ _.. :h4Q. ate •t' •:orK :n the pro3ec- "HER :7ZUES. =iDor`2] _ 7n banter :'1p1et8a. ,n .!tSQQestea ;,at ',e=^L'ni' "' intact mar: er z l _otter ' _r�e�iiZ:? i -me ;.a� �e �9j?Ct C.ii.c'err:-Mmittae reoresentat::p ;na ?3r�pr day ':Ee? ] ra -,)w 'a:e .'1~.._ -iC:=.:1Ili:i:e :Sad' issis? . :�dC :i 8- } eS'..?!IV , 7 :e ?etn .:3r n r i",?Ct.a :ro�2anG'1 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 29 October 1991 Public Art Committee Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Tim Gamble, Fred Nagelbach, Michael Phillips, Gail Struve MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Green, Beth Hart, Dave Mickenberg STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator Don Wirth, Director. Parks. Recreation and Forestry The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by Ron Isaacson in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60201, at 7:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Gail Struve moved and Indira Johnson seconded approval of the 24 September minutes. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: Ron Isaacson reported that sculpture was recently placed at Skokie Sculpture Park, and asked that Jonathon research the source of funding for and loans to the park. Ron also congratulated staff and the ad hoc Congregational Park Committee and Selection Panel for the clarity and esign of the project prospectus. STAFF REPORT: Jonathon Glus reported the he recently contract Jill Tompkins as a part --time intern to manage the Public Art Roster project. Jonathon and Jill met with representatives from School District =65 Business and Public Information Offices to develop a plan for locating and inspecting artworks on a school - by -school basis. Jill will work closely with the P.I. office and individual school principles to arrange for school visits. Jill is also working with the General Services Administration in D.C. to locate information regarding WPA works here in Evanston. Locating information may provide possible restoration funding sources. Jill will also assi=t Jonathon with the EVMARK window project discussed in detail later in the meeting. CONGREGATIONAL PARK REPORT: In absence of ad hoc committee chair Beth Hart, Jonathon Glus reported that over 1300 prospectus were mailed in October. To date one submission was received. The Selection Panel will meet le November to review the submissions received thus far. GREENBAY ROAD OVERPASS: Jim Gamble explained that the Greenbay Road overpass is scheduled by to be cleaned and painted in spring 1992. Though moneys are available from the City only for paint (the structure is owned by C & w and maintained by the City). Jim asked the Committee to consider creating a process by which artists could submit proposals for paint design on the overpass. The proposals should not be controversial in design. I .0 , " Ron Isaacson suggested that the Public Art Committee may consider drafting a plan outlining similar projects for city viaducts, possibly called the "Evanston Viaduct Program." The plan may call for an annual competition, focused on area art and architecture schools. Winning designs would be submitted to the City for possible approval and incorporation into the Capital Improvements Plan. Outside funding is necessary. possibly from EVMARK or Research Park corporate residents. The plan could be submitted to EVMARK for endorsement prior to submission to the City for consideration. Fred Nagelbach suggested that the Committee consider developing an artist -in -residence program. Don Wirth confirmed that an artist -in -residence may be included in a future Capital Improvements Plan. The Committee agreed that Jim Gamble will meet with Dave Barber to discuss Dave's level of interest in the project. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: The Committee decided not to adopt a mission statement because it is a committee of the Evanston Arts Council, which does have a mission statement. The Committee did approve the following statement to be used by staff when it is necessary to provide a written program statement. It is the intent of the Public Art Program to give visibility to Evanston's ethnic, cultural and economic diversity as well as to provide visual documentation of the City's historical commitment to the arts. EVMARK/TOWNCENTER WINDOW EXHIBITIONS: Jonathon Glus explained that EVMARK recently approached the Arts Council to curate and install temporary exhibitions in vacant storefronts in TownCenter. Jonathon invited members of the Midwest Clay Guild to participate in a juried show (all selections will be made by Jonathon) to be installed by Thanksgiving at the old Scandinavian Design space at Church and Sherman. Jonathon further explained that EV4ARK is interested in co -sponsoring further such projects and that staff would produce a long-term proposal early in 1992 for EVMARK's consideration. 1992 CALENDAR APPROVAL: The Committee unanimously approved the 1992 meeting calendar. OTHER ISSUES AND MEMBERS COMMENTS: No other issues or comments. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: No comments. onathon G1 ::� Public Art Coordinator 4 November 1991 JDG DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of 26 November 1991 Public Art Committee Meeting :MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Indira Johnson, Jim Gamble, Fred Nagelbach, Gail Struve, Beth Hart, Dave Mickenberg MEMBERS ABSENT: Raymond Green. Michael Phillips STAFF: Jonathon G1us, Public Art Coordinator Don Wirth. Director. Parks. Recreation & Forestry The monthly meeting of the Public Art Committee was called to order by Ron Isaacson in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Evanston, I1 60201, at 7:00 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regarding the minutes of the 29 October meeting of the Public Art Committee, Indira Johnson requested the an addition be made to the section pertaining to the GREENBAY ROAD OVERPASS. In the first paragraph on page two of the minutes, it should read: ...Fred Nagelbach suggested that the Committee consider developing an artist -in -residence program. Don Wirth confirmed that an artist -in -residence may be included in a future Capital Impcovements Plan. The Committee further discussed the possibility of the Public Art Committee acting as the design review board and the role of the Public Art Coordinator may be ` expanded to include manager of this process. The Committee agreed that Jim Gamble will meet with Dave Barber to discuss Dave's level of interest in the project. With the above correction. Fred Nagelbach moved and Indira Johnson seconded approval of the 29 October minutes. E 4 CHAIR'S REPORT: Ron Isaacson commended the Committee on the positive response that the Public Art Program has received in the community thus far. Ron opened a Committee discussion regarding a downtown redevelopment plan sponsored by EVMARK which calls for redevelopment projects in 1992 and 1993. Ron explained that public art is a key component :�f the plan and that the redevelopment protect is at ':he "general streetscape" stage. A budget is not in place yet Beth Hart suggested that an artist should be involved in the planning and design process of the plan. Ron stated that he agreed with Beth but the inclusion of an artist is financially unfeasible, and that the Public Art Committee may act as a "design watch -dog" or "design conscience" regarding the various downtown projects. Beth Hart further suggested that the Public Art Committee, as a body of arts professionals, may consider exploring a common vision for the downtown project as well as other design -related projects throughout Evanston. Ron and Beth together concluded that the Committee may want to explore and develop this common vision as part of each Committee meeting. Jim Gamble also stated that the Committee may further encourage placement of art in public places by creating a process to complete such projects that is accessible to community organizations and commerce. STAFF REPORT: Jonathon Glus reported that the contract for the City Library Project Manager was approved by City Council in late November. City Council will consider and possibly approve the contract for the Master Architect in December. At the City Manager's request, immediately after this contract is approved Joseph Zendell will schedule a meeting for the City Manager, Head Librarian and Don Wirth to discuss the first steps of inclusion of public art in the new library Jonathon also reported that five pieces of sculpture are now placed at Skokie Sculpture Park. Currently all the pieces are on loan for approximately two years, but the Park Board (a non- profit organization using land part of a water reclamation district) is currently raising moneys to purchase some of these pieces as well as others they intend to install at the site by mid-1992. The official opening of the park is scheduled for May 1992. CONGREGATIONAL PARK REPORT: Beth Hart reported that the 18 proposals have been received to date. but she and staff expect a number of proposals by 1 December. The 18 November selection panel meeting date was cancelled due to the few number of submissions. The Selection Panel is scheduled to meet on 5 December and 12 December to review all submissions. Beth Hart and Jonathon will begin drafting a rejection letter for Congregational Park submissions. The Committee further discussed adopting a clause for use in all prospectus' stating that the Committee reserves the right to not award a commission and to change the selection process at any time. Jim Gamble suggested the following phrase: "The tommittpH reserves the right to amend the submission process and to reject any and all. proposals." The Committee asked that Jonathon take the above statement to the City Legal Dept. as well as the Lawyers for the Arts to confirm its legal validity. VIADUCT PAINTING PROJECT: Ron Isaacson asked Jim Gamble to chair an ad hoc committee to steer a viaduct painting program throughout the City, beginning with the Greenbay Road overpass. All agenda items for this committee will be discussed by the A L complete Public Art Committee. Beth Hart moved and Dave Mickenberg seconded the appointment of Jim Gamble as chair of this new ad hoc committee. The Committee unanimously approved the appointment. Jim stated that he would schedule a meeting including representatives from the Arts Council, Public Works, Planning, the Public Art Committee and possibly EVMARK and to discuss formulating a plan a city-wide viaduct painting program, to begin with the Greenbay Road Overpass. EV74ARK/TOWNCENTER WINDOW EXHIBITIONS: Jonathon Glus reported that the exhibition featuring the Midwest Clay Guild for installation at the previous Scandinavian Design space at Church and Sherman was cancelled in the second week of November because the new tenant requested access to the space beginning in late November. Jonathon further reported that EVMARK is very supportive of an on -going exhibition program for vacant downtown spaces and that he will develop a one- or two-year plan for EVMARK to consider. Midwest Clay Guild will Le included as one of the proposed exhibition highlights. OTHER ISSUES AND MEMBERS COMMENTS: The planned Davis Street transit center will include a plaza with space designated for public art. Jim Gamble suggested the Committee begin to consider what type of work will he most appropriate for that place and what is the best process 'by which a piece will be placed. Ron Isaacson suggested that the Program begin a file of slides and information regarding public art at mass transit sites - most specifically train stations, as well as a file of public art in downtown commercial areas that may be relevant to upcoming pro3ects in downtown Evanston. Don Wirth suggested that the proposed Public Art Plan include the viaduct pro3ect. gnat:ur. _-,;s _cn4'._rmed that the revised Plan will include this new prclect The Plan will be revised in December. Fred Nagelbach reported that :hicago Title & Trust is hosting a public art competition at the si`> of their new building directly across Dearborn �!) from -te wt3_a -�f _l::nois Building. -OMMENTS FROM THE FUBL7� ` None onat�d�i GIu�' Public Art Coordinator 5 December 1991 JDG