Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
Regular MeetingCherry Hills Village, CO · September 26, 2023
Minutes
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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Minutes of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 10:00 am at City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Hall called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Co-Chairs Dave Schmidt and Pamela Hall, and Commissioners Christine Fedorowicz,
Benjamin Ortiz-Hill, and Ann Marie Morrow were present on roll call. Also present were
Emily Black, Parks Project & Operations Manager and Ginny Joseph, Public Works &
Parks Clerk
Commissioner Patteson arrived at 10:10am.
Absent: Commissioner Kristen Moore
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was no audience participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Co-Chair Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Fedorowicz, to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of June 5, 2023, Minutes
The motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. John Meade Park Sculpture and Fundraising
Co-Chair Hall asked Commissioner Ortiz-Hill if he was up to speed on the new pieces
that are going into the park. Commissioner Ortiz-Hill stated that he was.
Manager Black updated the Commission that the artist Joe Norman has begun fabrication
and has sent a photo of the progress which she will share. Co-Chair Hall asked if there
was an installation date yet. Manager Black replied that it is still planned for November
and the artist has walked the area and flagged where they should be installed. She also
stated that the concrete bases should be poured in the next two weeks.
Co-Chair Hall asked Manager Black to remind everyone where the sculptures will be
placed. Manager Black replied that one will be by the flagpole, another in front of the
older park shelter, and the third in Alan Hutto Memorial Commons, in the path area. The
path will be rerouted.
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Co-Chair Hall then asked if it had been decided which sculpture was being placed in each
area. Manager Black replied that the Monarch will be placed by the Village Center, the
Hummingbird by the shelter and the Owl in Alan Hutto. Co-Chair Hall stated that install
would be relatively quiet, but the commission should consider how the pieces will be
presented. Commissioner Patteson asked if the Commission should wait for spring to
present the sculptures. Co-Chair Hall agreed and stated that it will be discussed later in
today’s meeting.
Co-Chair Hall then asked if the balance of the contract will be due at that point. Manager
Black stated that $88,500.00 was paid out of the $120,000.00 and believes that the
remainder will be due at installation.
Co-Chair Hall asked Manager Black if the studio visit is still set for October 4, 2023.
Manager Black replied that the artist has confirmed the date, and the Commission needs
to pick a time.
Co-Chair Hall asked if Manager Black had confirmed which committee members were
available for that visit and Manager Black listed: Commissioner Patteson, Co-Chair
Schmidt, Commissioner Ortiz-Hill, Commissioner Morrow, and Co-Chair Hall were
available. Commissioner Patteson stated that she needs to change her reply to
unavailable. Commissioner Fedorowicz is not available. Commissioner Patteson asked
Manager Black to ask the artist if they could schedule a second trip for those who cannot
attend on October 4th Commissioner Morrow stated that she would also be interested in
going later.
Manager Black suggested that the entire commission try to reschedule a later date so
everyone can go together, and that she will ask Joe Norman for availability in late
October. The commission discussed which week would work for the majority and came
up with October 23-26.
Manager Black mentioned that since the commission agreed to reallocate $3,410.15 of
their budget, the cost of the sculptures is now covered, and Joe Norman has been given
the go ahead for all 3 sculptures. Also, as of September 20thi, $2050.00 has been received
in additional donations and there are more anticipated.
Co-Chair Hall mentioned that Manager Black has materials that can be sent out for
personal outreach.
Commissioner Patteson asked if there is an updated list of donors. Manager Blask replied
that she will send out an updated list.
Commissioner Fedorowicz suggested going back to original donors and asking for an
annual or secondary gift. She also mentioned that it should be a personal phone call
instead of a mailing.
Co-Chair Hall mentioned that the end of the year is a good time to contact potential
donors.
Commissioner Patteson asked what donation amount earns a mention on the donor
plaque. Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that it is $100.00.
b. Sculpture Presentation and Spring Art Show
Co-Chair Hall asked for some brainstorming with a focus on involving children and
families and agreed that it would be a good idea to wait for nicer weather as
Commissioner Patteson had mentioned earlier. Co-Chair Hall stated that kids are in
school right now and May is busy due to graduation. She mentioned that maybe April
would work.
Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that April works for Cherry Creek Schools.
Commissioner Patteson agreed that it should be April.
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Co-Chair Hall also agreed because many families leave town for the summer and
September is crowded and includes a holiday. After dates were checked by the
commission, Co-Chair Hall stated that April 20th 2024 is the tentative date for the event.
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Commissioner Fedorowicz said that an afternoon would be best.
Co-Chair Hall stated that it would be very family-oriented and there will need to be a
budget for fun things for children to do: jumpy castles, food trucks, live animal
exhibitors.
Commissioner Morrow suggested butterfly nets. Commissioner Ortiz-Hill mentioned a
butterfly release.
Commissioner Patteson mentioned that these sculptures will have educational plantings
around them in the future.
Commissioner Morrow asked if there was someone that was going to research giving
attendants a plant or seeds for attracting butterflies. Commissioner Fedorowicz replied
that the Commission was looking into milkweed and making sure it was native to
Colorado and would possibly have those seeds, along with butterfly nets for the families
to take home. The Commission would have to figure out the cost of this.
Co-Chair Hall mentioned an inexpensive family ticket to raise money.
Co-Chair Schmidt mentioned that he thought the butterfly release would be awesome.
Commissioner Ortiz-Hill replied that he was not sure if the season was right for the
release. Co-Chair Hall suggested also having an educator present for this. Commissioner
Morrow suggested the Butterfly Pavilion and Co-Chair Schmidt mentioned that when he
volunteered at the Chatfield Butterfly Pavilion, they would get butterflies from Michigan
almost every week. Commissioner Ortiz-Hill suggested partnering up with a school
because they sometimes grow butterflies in their classrooms.
Commissioner Morrow suggested auctioning off a hummingbird feeder to raise funds.
Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that we have the maquettes that can be auctioned. Co
Chair Hall asked if one of the maquettes was set aside for the person that made the large
donation. Manager Black replied that there had not been an official decision made on
that.
Commissioner Patteson looked up and informed the Commission that Monarch butterflies
come out June through September in Colorado.
Co-Chair Hall said that maybe the focus could be on cultivation and nurturing in April
and then let the families know that in June, they can release them in John Meade Park.
Commissioner Ortiz-Hill mentioned that butterfly kits could be purchased.
Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that we could order the boxes, but we would need to
know how many to buy in advance.
Co-Chair Hall replied that the event is not going to be cheap, and the point of the event is
to replenish the donation account. The Commission will have to figure out ways to do fun
things on budget, including food.
Commissioner Patteson stated that there is the lady with the owl that did the High Line
Canal Conservancy’s event last year. Co-Chair Hall agreed that the Birds of Prey
organization would be great or anyone that is willing to donate their time.
Commissioner Morrow asked Co-Chair Schmidt if the Butterfly Pavilion would have any
insights on materials that could be provided or bring the tarantula. Co-Chair Schmidt
said he would check. Manager Black added that the weather may be too cold for the
Rosie the Tarantula in April, but they have brought different insects in the past.
Commissioner Morrow suggested a huge Butterfly coloring activity. Co-Chair Hall
agreed that there could be a huge poster or canvas for the children to color.
Commissioner Morrow suggested one for each animal.
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Commissioner Fedorowicz suggested having a face painter and fairy hair booth that the
families could pay for. Manager Black stated that the face painters used in the past do a
great job, are great with the kids and are reasonably priced at approximately $200 for 2
hours.
Commissioner Ortiz-Hill mentioned the possibility of renting a bouncy house or obstacle
course and offered to spearhead that task. Manager Black said that she could forward
information for the obstacle course rental the city used for Movie Night.
Co-Chair Hall asked if Movie Night was well attended, and Manager Black replied that
the numbers were back to pre-Covid numbers.
Commissioner Morrow mentioned having a scavenger hunt. Manager Black replied that
the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission is already planning to do a Spring
scavenger hunt.
Commissioner Fedorowicz mentioned that food trucks could be asked to participate.
Manager Black replied that unfortunately they cannot sell from city property per city
code; the Commission can pre-pay for a certain amount of food and give it out. Co-Chair
Hall stated that this cost could be included in the ticket price.
Commissioner Patteson asked if there was a budget line item for the event. Manager
Black replied that discussion on that will follow.
Co-Chair Hall asked if the Commission could get a sponsor or partner for the event.
Commissioner Fedorowicz mentioned the possibility of partnering with the Denver
Botanic Gardens and combining the art show with the sculpture release. Commissioner
Patteson agreed that the release and art show should be combined.
Commissioner Fedorowicz further mentioned that she has reached out to the Botanical
Illustrations Department at Denver Botanic Gardens, and they are interested but follow
up is needed. Co-Chair Hall asked if the exhibit would only include the work from the
Denver Botanic Gardens. Commissioner Fedorowicz mentioned that last year for the
children’s art show there were very few submissions and they had to work to populate the
show. Manager Black stated that there were a few last-minute submissions. Co-Chair
Hall stated that it would be good to have something with more predictable submission
amounts and asked if the commission was planning on only exhibiting the Denver
Botanic Garden’s pieces or putting a call out for submissions. Commissioner Fedorowicz
suggested asking Denver Botanic Gardens to submit pieces that are related to the
sculptural pieces.
Co-Chair Hall asked if the art show pieces could be for sale. Manager Black replied that
there is a policy for the Art Commission allowing the sale of items out of City Hall. Co
Chair Hall replied that it may be a further attraction for the artists to be able to sell their
displayed art and the Commission could take a percentage off the sales. Commissioner
Patteson asked what the commission rate is. Co-Chair Hall replied that she thinks it is
less than 10% and mentioned that the sale price could be included in the display and
Manager Black can check the policy for the commission amount.
Commissioner Morrow asked if there could be music. Co-Chair Hall replied that a DJ
could be hired. Commissioner Fedorowicz agreed that there could be a DJ and
mentioned that her children’s guitar teacher has a band. Co-Chair Hall encouraged the
Commission to reach out to their contacts in connection with the event and it can be
discussed next time.
Manager Black asked if the art show was indeed being combined with the sculpture
release on April 20111. Co-Chair Hall confirmed.
Commissioner Patteson stated that the artists showing their work should be aware of this
combination event and that there would possibly be higher attendance.
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Commissioner Fedorowicz stated that a decision should be made on the length of display
time and should be communicated to the artists. Commissioner Patteson suggested at
least a month. Co-Chair Hall agreed that 1-2 months would be nice, depending on the
number of pieces displayed. Commissioner Patteson suggested maybe through June. Co
Chair Hall agreed and added that it would depend on how long the artists wanted their
work displayed.
Co-Chair Patteson mentioned that if there were any large city events coming up the
pieces could be displayed for that. Manager Black replied that there were no large
meetings coming up, but that during City Council meetings and open houses people
would have the opportunity to view and purchase the art.
Commissioner Fedorowicz stated that the artists would need a size guideline and
Commissioner Patteson asked how hanging the pieces would be handled. Manager Black
replied that there are hanging instructions that can be shared with the artists.
Commissioner Ortiz-Hill asked for the number of pieces that would be needed. Manager
Black replied that there were more than 30 for the Watercolor show and around 20 for the
Children’s Art Show, including a couple of sculptural pieces. Co-Chair Hall added that
this show would be for hanging art.
Commissioner Patteson asked what month and year the Watercolor show was. Co-Chair
Hall recalled that it was in November. Manager Black replied that there were 27 pieces
in the show and that it was November through May; some pieces were large enough for
easels but said that the botanical pieces would be smaller.
Commissioner Fedorowicz agreed and added that the pieces would be drawn to scale as
they are very technical drawings.
Co-Chair Hall stated that as long as the piece goes with the hanging system the show can
accommodate larger pieces. The artist will just need to be sent the specifications for the
hanging system.
Commissioner Patteson said that she can share the installation photos.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said that they do have the Botanical Illustration classes and
the show is around their graduation time; class size is around 20 people so they can be
given a number for maximum submittals and each student could submit one piece.
Commissioner Ortiz-Hill asked how the art pricing works and Commissioner Fedorowicz
and Co-Chair Hall replied that the artists set their own prices.
NEW BUSINESS
a. 2024 Draft Budget
Manager Black went over the 2024 proposed budget line items, including maintenance
for City owned art $(600.00) and the Sculpture on Loan Program. Manager Black is
anticipating the replacement of the Mangold piece next July, so she has included
$10,000.00 in the budget for the replacement piece. She explained that ThereSquared.,
Inc. is included in the budget and a separate art show reception which can be bundled into
the Annual Event budget; the total proposed 2024 budget is $25,000.00; the Art
Commission’s budget is typically $21,000.00. This year (2023) the budget is
$136,000.00 since it includes the John Meade Park sculptures. Manager Black stated that
she is asking for a higher budget for 2024 to keep up with increasing prices. It will be
presented at the October 1 0th meeting with first reading on November 7°’, and final
approval December 6°’.
Commissioner Patteson asked if there has been an increase in tax revenue since the sales
tax ballot initiative passed. Manager Black replied yes; she was not sure of the exact
amount, but it is not significant.
Manager Black also went over the remaining 2023 budget and explained that it does not
roll over to 2024. Co-Chair Hall asked if any unspent amounts could be reallocated
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towards the sculptures and spent this year to preserve the existing balance in the Art
Donation account. Manager Black said that she would check what could be done.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said that invitations could be printed in advance. Co-Chair
Hall said that if the money could be reallocated towards the sculptures, then that is what
should be done. Manager Black said that Council may have to approve. She will bring it
to the Finance Director and the City Manager and report back to the Commission.
Co-Chair Hall asked how much of the budget is left. Manager Black replied that it will be
around $3-4,000.00 not including any unanticipated expenses but materials can be
purchased in advance.
Manager Black stated that the Quincy Farm sculpture will not need maintenance and will
be removed from the budget. She mentioned that she has added cushion to some of the
categories and the Commission is welcome to change any of the numbers or make line
items more general; the food and drink budget has been increased because prices are
going up for those items.
Commissioner Morrow mentioned her concern about yard signs being difficult to read.
She mentioned using cups on fences or something different other than yard signs.
Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that the Commission should have around $8,000.00
total for the spring event (based on the individual line items shown).
Manager Black asked if she should combine the categories items to one called Annual
Event and Art Show and condense some of the categories to one line item.
Commissioners Patteson and Fedorowicz said that they prefer to have the line items
broken out.
Commissioner Fedorowicz confirmed that the money raised will go into the art donation
account. Co-Chair Hall confirmed that it would.
Ticket price was discussed with concern for attracting families and inclusivity.
Commissioned Fedorowicz suggested a price of $100 per family. Commissioner Patteson
suggested the event be free, but tickets could be purchased for food and vendors.
Commissioned Fedorowicz said that the $100 entry could be a tax-deductible donation to
the Art Fund. Commissioner Morrow was concerned that the price point would
discourage some lower income families. Commissioner Patteson suggested a ticket price
of S25 to provide more accessibility and then charge for activities inside the event along
with the maquette auction. Commissioner Morrow asked if the event could be free with
paid activities inside. Commissioner Fedorowicz replied that it was too much of an
undertaking to not charge an entrance fee.
Raffling the maquettes was discussed versus silent auction. Co-Chair Hall and
Commissioner Fedorowicz said they preferred an auction so that the items can meet
minimum pricing. Manager Black mentioned the possibility of Former Mayor Doug
Tisdale to be the caller.
Co-Chair Hall asked Manager Black if most city family events were free. Manager Black
replied that yes, Movie Night, Winter Celebration, and the Scavenger Hunt (which will
start in 2024) are all free. Commissioner Fedorowicz asked if the goal of the event was
fundraising or attendance and mentioned polling friends and possible attendees about the
ticket price of$ 100.00.
Commissioner Patterson stated that she feels like this should be more of a celebration of
the sculptures and the maquette auction would help replenish the donation budget. Co
Chair Hall added that developing a following for the Commission was important as well.
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She also wondered about anticipating attendance. Manager Black replied that the
Anniversary Celebration, which was free, asked for RSVPs, which helped anticipate
numbers. Commissioner Ortiz-Hill asked about the Car Show attendance and fundraising.
Manager Black answered that there is no RSVP for the show, just RSVP from the car
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owners; funds are raised through car registrations, suggested donations, and donations for
food. She suggested asking for a suggested donation with the group RSVP.
Commissioner Fedorowicz asked if a license was needed to have a raffle at the event.
Manager Black replied that she would investigate that. Commissioner Fedorowicz said
that that’s why a silent auction is preferred. Manager Black replied that a silent auction
will bring in at least the minimum price desired. Commissioner Fedorowicz mentioned a
live auction would be more fun and suggested reaching out to Former Mayor Tisdale to
see if he would participate.
REPORTS
a. Art Commission Co-Chairs
Co-Chair Hall stated that artist Yoshi Saito has offered to donate a sculpture, called
Bamboo Girl, to the City of Cherry Hills Village. Mr. Saito is in the process of filling out
the Art Donation Form so the Commission can decide if it should be added to the
permanent collection; it is on display in Arvada if anyone would like to visit the piece.
Manager Black said that the donation application has come in and she will include it in
the packets for the next meeting along with background information.
Commissioner Morrow asked if Bamboo Boy was also available to the city. Co-Chair
Hall stated that the Commission should review the application, discuss, and then possibly
approach the artist about the other piece.
b. City Staff
Manager Black reported that:
(i) There is an exhibit of Yoshi Saito’s work at Emmanuel Art Gallery at
University of Colorado, Denver that is going on now through October
7.
(ii) Cherry Hills Land Preserve Adventures in Nature invites the Commission
and families on October 1st at Quincy Farm. Manager Black will send
the registration link and time to the Commission.
(iii) Dino Maniatis, former 75t1 Anniversary Committee member, has written
a book about the history of Cherry Hills Village and will be hosting a
book talk and slide show on October 23’’ at City Hall. Manager Black
will forward the information to Commission members.
(iv)Next Two Meetings: Monday October 30, 2023, and Monday November
27, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:31 a.m.
Cofmission Co-Chair
Name: 1’’
Ginn Joseph, blic Works & Parks Clerk
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Agenda
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Cherry Hills Village Art Commission Agenda
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
This meeting will be held in-person at City Hall with no electronic participation.
10:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Audience Participation Period (limit 5 minutes per speaker)
4. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of June 5, 2023 minutes
5. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
6. Unfinished Business
a. John Meade Park Sculpture and Fundraising
b. Spring Art Show
7. New Business
a. 2024 Draft Budget
8. Reports
a. Art Commission Co-Chairs
(i) Village Crier – Oct. 16, 2023 Deadline for November Issue
b. Art Commission Members
c. City Staff
(i) Financial Update
(ii) Next Meeting: Monday, October 30th
9. Adjournment
Notice: Agenda is subject to change.
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Minutes of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Monday, June 5, 2023
at City Hall
10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Schmidt called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Co-Chairs Dave Schmidt, Pamela Hall, and Commissioners Christine Fedorowicz, Ann
Marie Morrow and Della Patteson were present on roll call. Also present were Emily
Black, Parks Project & Operations Manager and Monica Castillo, Parks Clerk
Absent: Commissioners Sarah Anderson and Kristen Moore
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was no audience participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Co-Chair Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Fedorowicz, to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of April 24, 2023 Minutes
The motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
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a. John Meade Park Sculpture and Fundraising
Manager Black said artist Joe Norman is working on the prototypes right now for two
sculptures (the Monarch and the Owl); more money has been raised since the Art
commission last met; the Commission has $3,410.15 remaining to fill the gap to start on
the last sculpture.
Co-Chair Schmidt asked if that includes Commissioner Anderson’s donation.
Manager Black replied yes. She said at the last meeting the Commission discussed
reallocating their existing budget towards the sculpture so the Commission can give Joe
Norman the go-ahead to start on the last sculpture; Mr. Norman let her know in the last
email update that it is a little more efficient if he can start on the third sculpture sooner
and go through the process of each sculpture at the same time.
Manager Black explained her recommendation to the Commission is to reallocate some
of the existing funds in the current budget to cover the remaining $3,410.15, then
continue fundraising throughout the year and have a fundraising event at installation or
sometime in the fall when people are excited about the sculptures. She explained that the
biggest line item is the food and drink budget for the annual event; the Commission has
$4,500.00 dedicated to that event; there are also smaller items that the Commission might
not necessarily need for upcoming events, like a guest speaker or a host gift and that
together is $150. She concluded that if there is a preference, the Commission has the
flexibility to reallocate all out of one place or from separate places.
Commissioner Morrow said she would be in favor of doing that.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said yes, and all the fundraising allocation money would go
towards a party anyway.
Manager Black said she included a motion in the packet; following a motion, the
Commission can move on to discussing the event in the fall or the fundraising the
Commission would like to do in the summer.
Co-Chair Schmidt moved to reallocate $3,410.15 from the Annual Event budget to the
John Meade Park permanent sculptures, and direct staff to notify the artist to begin work
on the third and final sculpture in the ‘Resilience Series.
Co-Chair Hall seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
a. Possible Art Show in November
Manager Black recalled the group talked about a possible Art Show earlier in the year,
but it was put on hold while the Commission focused on the sculptures. She noted that
now is the time to start planning if they want to hold a show in November; the
Commission had discussed that this would be a juried show for adults since last year they
held a kids art show; there will be time to advertise in two or three Crier issues especially
if the November date is a little later in the month. Manager Black explained there were
other discussion suggestions for the Commission in the staff memo.
Co-Chair Hall mentioned at another show the Commission held, they kept the art up for a
period of time in City Hall, and it was nice; at the last show, they did a one night only
event because it was for kids (who would likely want to take their art home with them
that night); the Commission enjoyed their art, and the kids received ribbons.
Commissioner Morrow asked what the Commission anticipates the response from the
adults would be versus the response for children.
Co-Chair Hall said the year before that there were nice art pieces.
Chair Schmidt asked if there was any way to hold a family art show.
Co-Chair Hall said that is a good point because the one held before was only watercolors;
she acknowledged that Commissioner Anderson did a lot to drum up the submissions
from the watercolor community.
Manager Black said it could be a multigenerational art show.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said if the Commission wants to expand, they could reach out
to the Denver Botanic Gardens because they have a Botanical Illustrations program; the
Commission could do an art show for the Botanical Illustrations program.
Commissioner Morrow said she likes the idea of bringing the outside in.
Commissioner Patteson said she loves the idea.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said she would reach out to the Botanical Illustrations
Program.
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REPORTS
a. Art Commission Co-Chairs
No reports this session.
(i) Village Crier – June 15, 2023, Deadline for July Issue
Manager Black asked for the July Crier if the Commission like her to run articles about
the individual sculptures.
Commissioner Morrow said yes, they could give a good statement about each different
sculpture at separate times.
Co-Chair Hall said yes, and they are still part of the Resilience Series; the Commission
can say they are going to feature one sculpture at a time with a picture of the two sides of
the maquette.
Commissioner Fedorowicz said it could read something like “Featuring the Resilience
Series.”
b. Art Commission Members
Co-Chair Hall said she received an email from former Art Commissioner Ann Polumbus
regarding Artist Yoshitomo Saito whose circle sculpture was the sculpture-on-loan piece
in 2014; he wishes to donate one of his sculptures as a way of thanking Klasina
Vanderwerf, Ann Polumbus, and Cherry Hills Village for placing his art back in 2014;
Ms. Polumbus put Co-Chair Hall in touch with the artist’s assistant, but she has not heard
back yet; she emailed her to ask her for dates and times of availability. She said she
wanted to let everyone know that this could be a possibility.
Co-Chair Hall said he does interesting work.
Manager Black shared an image of Yoshitomo Saito’s artwork with the Commission.
Commissioner Fedorowicz asked about the process to place a sculpture.
Co-Chair Hall said there is a policy to follow with paperwork to complete, and the
Commission discusses it; there is a full process to it.
c. City Staff
(i) Financial Update
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Manager Black reported that the City has paid Joe Norman the first $30,000 in the
contract; once the Commission gives him the official approval for the hummingbird
sculpture, that will mean the next installment will be due in the next couple of weeks.
(ii) Next Meeting: Monday June 26, 2023
Manager Black noted that the next CHVAC meeting is on June 26, 2023.
Co-Chair Hall and Commissioner Patteson will not be able to attend the June 26th
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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Commission Co-Chair
Name: ____________________________
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Emily Black, Parks Project and Operations Manager
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
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ITEM: 6a
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: EMILY BLACK, PARKS PROJECT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: JOHN MEADE PARK SCULPTURE AND FUNDRAISING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
ISSUE
The ‘Resilience’ sculpture series planned for John Meade Park.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Cherry Hills Village Art Commission (CHVAC) selected permanent art for John Meade
Park. The three-sculpture series (titled ‘Resilience’) by Joe Norman features a great-horned owl,
a hummingbird, and a monarch butterfly; children leaping into the air appear from a different
angle. Last year, the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission and City Council reviewed and
approved of the series in concept.
Major Donation & Contract Approval
At the regular meeting on March 21st, City Council approved an anonymous donation of
$40,000.00 specifically for the great horned owl sculpture (Resolution 11, Series 2023). City
Council subsequently approved a contract with Joe Norman to commission two sculptures in the
series, with the third (the hummingbird sculpture) contingent on fundraising.
Fundraising
The Commission planned to hold an invitation-only fundraising event at Commissioner
Anderson’s home on Wednesday, April 26th. However, due to a lack of RSVPs, that event was
cancelled. The Commission decided at their May meeting to continue their fundraising campaign
through the Village Crier and social media outreach. As of May 30th, the Commission only had
$3,410.15 left to raise. At the June meeting, the Commission moved to re-allocate part of the
existing budget to commission the final sculpture. Staff gave the artist notice to proceed with the
third sculpture following the meeting.
Installation
The sculptures are tentatively planned for installation in November or December. Parks
Operations Supervisor Jeff Roberts is working with Mr. Norman on the concrete footings for the
sculptures, which will be prepared in-house. They walked the site in early September and flagged
the specific location for each sculpture; Parks staff will install the footings at the end of the
month.
Studio Visit
At the June Work Session, Commissioners discussed the possibility of a studio visit. Staff
inquired and Joe Norman responded with the following information:
“A studio visit would be great! Right now it's not a visually interesting part of the
process, but when I start assembling the full-size pieces that would be a good time,
probably in the Aug timeframe? If you wanted to combine it with some other art-related
things out here, I can see about getting a tour of the Benson Garden set up
(https://bensonsculpturegarden.org/), it has close to 200 pieces in a beautiful setting, and
is quite the representation of the progress of public art over the last 50 years. In addition,
Art Castings has tours as well which really explain the process of casting bronze well
(https://artcastings.com/). AND I'm on the Board of Directors for Artworks Center for
Contemporary Art, which has two galleries and 26 working artist studios we can take a
look at; they have an indigenous show coming up that will be incredible if it works with
our timeframe (https://www.artworksloveland.org/2023-indigenous-contemporary-art-
exhibtion). There's also a really accomplished group of artists here in town we could
meet with (Jane DeDecker is working on a monument honoring the 19th Amendment for
the National Mall in DC, the Lundeen family is downtown, Steve Shactman has his
studio around the corner) if there are other artists in particular folks are interested in.”
Commissioners selected October 4th as the best date to meet for a tour, and staff confirmed the
date with Joe Norman. The Commission can discuss logistics for the studio visit to Loveland at
this meeting.
BUDGET
As of Sept. 20th, the following funds were allocated for the sculptures:
(budget appears on next page)
John Meade Park Permanent Sculpture Budget
Costs
Sculpture cost + contingency in proposal: $ 120,000.00
Plaque + video $680.00
Total: $120,680.00
Existing Funds
Credit (paid in 2022): $ 1,500.00
2023 Art Commission Budget: $ 14,180.00
Art Donation Account pre-fundraising: $ 41,575.49
2022 Fundraising total: $ 13,539.36
2023 Fundraising through May 30th: $ 6,475.00
Anonymous Donation for owl Sculpture: $ 40,000.00
Reallocated from CHVAC Budget (at June
meeting) $ 3,410.15
Total: $ 120,680.00
Donations received since reallocation $ 2,050.00
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Commission should discuss next steps for a celebration, donation plaque, and studio visits.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
None
ATTACHMENTS
None
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com COLORADO FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 6b
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: EMILY BLACK, PARKS PROJECT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: SPRING ART SHOW
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
ISSUE
Planning a potential art show in spring 2024.
DISCUSSION
At the January meeting, the Commission expressed a desire to hold another art show in
November 2023. The last art show was for children, so the Commission discussed holding a
juried show for adults this year. At the June meeting, the Commission discussed the possibility
of showcasing botanical drawings from the current class of students at the Denver Botanic
Gardens. Commissioner Fedorowicz reached out to the illustration school but did not receive a
response. At the July work session, Commissioners discussed the idea of postponing the Art
Show until spring 2024, since the event for the ‘Resilience’ series installation is likely to fall in
November 2023. Staff has included a line item in the draft 2024 budget to hold an art show in the
spring.
Items for further discussion include:
• Possible dates
• Whether the show will be one night only or if art will hang at City Hall for some duration
of time
• Whether food will be served/who will arrange for the food
• Whether alcohol will be served
• Other forms of advertising
• Arranging for a judge
• Whether the awards (besides People’s Choice) will be determined in advance
• Awards and prizes
At the June meeting, the Commission also discussed the possibility of involving the Cherry Hills
Village Garden Club in the show; this idea can be discussed during the meeting.
NEXT STEPS
The Commission can discuss any of the above items and determine next steps for this project.
ATTACHMENTS
None
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue Village Center
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 7a
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: EMILY BLACK, PARKS PROJECT AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: 2024 BUDGET
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
ISSUE
Determining the 2024 CHVAC budget.
DISCUSSION
The draft 2024 CHVAC budget is attached as Exhibit A for the Commission’s review. Staff has
included the following projects:
• Maintenance for City-owned art
• Annual Event
• Sculpture-on-loan program
• ThereSquared, LLC Consulting
• Art Show Reception
These projects total $25,000.00. The Commission should discuss whether the current allocations
in the budget are appropriate. The following items have not been included in the budget, but are
provided below for the Commission’s discussion and consideration:
• City-wide mailing for fundraising – ($2,500.00)
• Possible donation of Saito piece – ($180 plaque + possible installation costs)
• A springtime reception to celebrate the ‘Resilience’ series
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Commission should discuss priorities for next year to determine the level of funding for
each project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
No motion is necessary at this time; the Commission should provide feedback on their priorities
for the budget. City Council will review the budget at the November 7th meeting and approve the
final budget on December 6th.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Draft 2024 CHVAC Budget
Exhibit A
Art Commission Expense Account
2022 Budget 2022 Expenses 2023 Budget 2023 Expenses 2023 Remaining 2024 Budget
(Final) (through 8/31/23)
Maintenance for City owned art:
Charlo $300.00 $ 300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $300.00
Chainsaw $125.00 $ 125.00 $125.00 $100.00 $25.00 $125.00
Rubric $75.00 $ 75.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00 $75.00
Gusto $100.00 $ 100.00 $100.00 $150.00 -$50.00 $150.00
Quincy Farm Mangold $0.00 $ - $120.00 $0.00 $120.00 $0.00
Annual Event:
Invitations $500.00 $ 447.00 $500.00 $339.12 $160.88 $500.00
Stamps/Envelopes/Name Tags $200.00 $ 96.00 $200.00 $114.83 $85.17 $150.00
Speaker gift $50.00 $ - $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 $50.00
Host gift $115.00 $ - $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00
Food & drink $4,500.00 $ 2,100.03 $1,089.85 $0.00 $1,089.85 $5,000.00
Posters/Signs $200.00 $ - $250.00 $0.00 $250.00 $250.00
Sculpture-on-loan Program:
2024-25 Sculpture-on-loan N/A N/A $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00
Permanent Sculpture for John Meade Park:
Permanent sculpture - $10K originally allocated by
Council plus amount allocated from regular budget by
CHVAC $14,180.00 $ 2,500.00 $17,590.15 $525.82 $17,064.33 $0.00
Amount to be offset by fundraising (Art Donation
Account) $101,589.85 $88,500.00 $13,089.85 $0.00
Other:
ThereSquared, LLC $8,000.00 $ 1,933.75 $5,000.00 $400.00 $4,600.00 $5,000.00
CHLP Trail Walk kid art supplies
$70.00 $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00
Crew Series relocation $1,000.00 $ 500.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Receptions (art show or new installation) $1,000.00 $ 290.02 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,200.00
Fundraising magnets & stamps N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Misc. (unassigned) $35.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 -$3,000.00 $1,000.00
Total: $ 30,450.00 $ 8,466.80 $132,589.85 $93,479.77 $39,110.08 $25,000.00
Art Commission Donation Account
Anticipated Starting Balance 2024 $ 2,050.00
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue Village Center
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 8c(i)
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: EMILY BLACK, PARKS PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUBJECT: FINANCIAL UPDATE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
2023 Budget
The Commission’s spending through August 31st, 2023 is included on the following page.
Art Commission Expense Account
2022 Budget 2022 Expenses 2023 Budget 2023 Expenses 2023 Remaining
(Final) (through 8/31/23)
Maintenance for City owned art:
Charlo $300.00 $ 300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $0.00
Chainsaw $125.00 $ 125.00 $125.00 $100.00 $25.00
Rubric $75.00 $ 75.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00
Gusto $100.00 $ 100.00 $100.00 $150.00 -$50.00
Quincy Farm Mangold $0.00 $ - $120.00 $0.00 $120.00
Annual Event:
Invitations $500.00 $ 447.00 $500.00 $339.12 $160.88
Stamps/Envelopes/Name Tags $200.00 $ 96.00 $200.00 $114.83 $85.17
Speaker gift $50.00 $ - $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
Host gift $115.00 $ - $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
Food & drink $4,500.00 $ 2,100.03 $1,089.85 $0.00 $1,089.85
Posters/Signs $200.00 $ - $250.00 $0.00 $250.00
Sculpture-on-loan Program:
2023 Sculpture-on-loan (2023-2024) (1-year extension of
Windsong loan) N/A N/A $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00
Permanent Sculpture for John Meade Park:
Permanent sculpture - $10K originally allocated by
Council plus amount allocated from regular budget by
CHVAC $14,180.00 $ 2,500.00 $17,590.15 $525.82 $17,064.33
Amount to be offset by fundraising (Art Donation
Account) $101,589.85 $88,500.00 $13,089.85
Other:
ThereSquared, LLC $8,000.00 $ 1,933.75 $5,000.00 $400.00 $4,600.00
CHLP Trail Walk kid art supplies $70.00 $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Crew Series relocation $1,000.00 $ 500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Receptions (art show or new installation) $1,000.00 $ 290.02 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fundraising magnets & stamps N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Misc. (unassigned) $35.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 -$3,000.00
Total: $ 30,450.00 $ 8,466.80 $132,589.85 $93,479.77 $39,110.08
Art Commission Donation Account
Starting Balance 2023 $ 55,114.85
Donations received - JMP fundraising: $ 48,525.00
Current donation account balance: $ 103,639.85
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