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AMES PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA – August 4, 2021
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
City Hall, Room 135
Commission Members: Angie DeWaard (Chair), Penny Adam (Secretary), Erica Briest (Vice Chair),
Taylor Carlson, Amanda Gigler, Karen George (Treasurer), Claire Kruesel, Olivia Madison, Joseph
Merchant, Aspen Pflanz, Brian Phillips (Interim City Liaison), Paola Sepulveda, Sara Sherman, Elias
Simpson, and Candace Zwank
Guests:
A. Call to Order (Angie DeWaard, Chair)
B. Approval of Agenda for August 4, 2021
C. Approval of July 7, 2021 Minutes (Penny Adam)
D. Treasurer’s Report (Karen George) (5 min)
E. Public Forum / Guests (5 min)
F. Chair’s Report and Comments (Angie DeWaard) (10 Minutes)
G. City of Ames Liaison Comments/Updates (Brian Phillips)
H. New Business
1. Transformer Cabinet Mural Project Proposal (Sara Sherman) (10 min)
a. Chase Graphics indicated a new set of locations, PAC approved
b. Next steps? Time installation with AAOSE, submissions in winter (maybe
advertising program in schools). Sara working with Josh on templates.
2. Storm Drain Intake Artwork (Sara Sherman) (10 min)
a. Brian sent the Call for Artists to Council
b. Dates and website
3. Revamp/Revise Art in the Parks (Claire Kruesel) (10 min)
a. Artists recommendations being sent to Claire for Plaza
b. AitP – large pieces are being discussed. Recommendations for Tahira & Labh Hira
gathered, Olivia knows them well.
4. “Infinity” – Park Way and Brookridge (pic at end of agenda) (5 min)
a. New resident in neighborhood does not like this piece and would like it moved
b. Our inventory has this at Ashmore Drive & Ashmore Ct since 15/16, can’t find any
agenda items where it was moved
5. “Lost In Space” (Judd Nelson) (5 min)
a. the staff of Dog-Eared Books had attached signage to the piece with packing tape
during the 4th of July parade, and damage occurred during painstakingly careful
removal. Staff was alerted to please not affix anything else, and Judd Nelson was
notified to review upon his next visit to Ames.
b. Suggestion by Claire to make a “what not to do” w/art for social media?
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6. Calendar
7. GIS Inventory
I. Old Business
1. Celebration Planning: 25th Year of AAOSE and 30th Year of PAC (Olivia Madison/Committee)
a. Committee Meeting updates
i. Committee report (Olivia Madison) (10 min)
ii. Chalk the Walk at the Octagon – September 26 during Octagon Art Festival
iii. Culminating Event – September 22, 2021 from 4-6 pm at City Gymnasium
iv. Photography Contest live, TV and radio spots.
1. Judges – currently look to be Terry Smay, Keith Abraham, and Dan
McClanahan
2. Commission Committees, Liaison Reports, and Comments
a. Outreach (Olivia Madison and Erica Briest Co-Chairs; Penny Adam, Candace Zwank) (5 min)
i. Neighborhood Art
1. Dec. 17, 2021 is deadline
ii. AAOSE – entry open and close dates (Oct 1, 2021 and January 28, 2022 respectively)
b. Public Relations (Paola Sepulveda and Sara Sherman Co-Chairs; Taylor Carlson) (5 min)
i. Festival & Event Participation for FY2021 (Sara Sherman)
Reiman Gardens - July 2021 – registered, but need more volunteers
Octagon Art Festival - September 26, 2021
Chalk the Walk at the Octagon – September 26 during Octagon Art Festival
Farmers Market – only one other volunteer, table until next year?
ii. Idea of creating 3D photos of our sculptures for public viewing (Taylor’s suggestion)
c. Collection Management (Co-Chairs: Angie DeWaard and open; Olivia Madison, Claire
Kruesel, and Karen George) (5 min)
iii. The Bronsons (Arizona Circle) has been vandalized. Pieces are being retrieved and
damages assessed before we can contact the artist. Ames PD is involved.
iv. City Hall Art Placement/Signage – removal and installation (Olivia Madison)
v. PAC Collection Management Database/System (Angie DeWaard and Paola Sepulveda)
vi. Balance – crack needs repaired, is under warranty. City owns next step.
vii. Dahlquist Light features downtown (No action needed at this time)
viii. Glowforge Laser Cutter (Candace Zwank) (No action needed at this time)
For the Good of the Order - Group Discussion/New Ideas (5 Min)
Adjournment (Angie DeWaard)
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Next Scheduled PAC Meeting: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 12:00 Noon
“Infinity”
Upcoming Dates of Note:
• Sat., September 4, 2021 – PAC Tactile Art Workshop
• Wed., September 8, 2021 – PAC Photo Contest Deadline at 5 pm
• Sat., September 18, 2021 – PAC Tactile Art Workshop
• Wed., September 22, 2021 – PAC 30th Anniversary Celebration (City Hall)
• Sun., September 26, 2021 – Octagon Art Festival Booth
• Fri., October 1, 2021 – Entries Open for AAOSE
• Fri., December 17, 2021 – Neighborhood Art Applications Due
• Fri., January 28, 2022 – Entries Close for AAOSE