Vienna Public Art Commission

Town of Vienna 127 Center Street S Vienna, VA. 22180 p. 703-255-6300 TTY 7111 Meeting Minutes Vienna Public Art Commission Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:00 PM Vienna Community Center 1 Roll Call Meeting commenced at 7:07 p.m. Mike Cheselka, Michelle Kang, Lu Cousins, Colby Bruno, Holly Aglio, Bill Comerford, VPAF members: Kathy Georgen, Caren Apel, Deborah Kennedy, VPAC Clerk: Kathy Blevins 2. Approval of the Minutes: VPAC22-194 Approve minutes from the June 21 meeting Approval of the Minutes: Ms. Cousins made a motion to approve the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes, Mr. Comerford seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VPAC22-195 VPAF President’s and Treasurer’s reports Virginia Commission for the Arts grant was awarded on July 7. Completion paperwork needs to be completed to receive the funds. Ms. Blevins submitted a check request for the matching $4,500 from the Town. In the account now-$11,288.27. Owed to VPAC from Patrick Henry library $1,150. Vienna Inn Fundraiser raised less than $100-no check was issued to VPAC. VPAC22-196 Chairman’s report a. Vienna Market proffer- Mr. Cheselka spoke with David Levy, Planning and Zoning Director, who was unsure how the agreement “to allow the Art Commission to create at their expense Public Art (Statue), in the space proved in the park setting…..Additionally….an agreement with the Tonw of Vienna to allow the Art Commission to create at the Art Commission’s sole expense a Public Art Mural on the northeast corner of the proposed retail bulding…” got written into the Developer’s proffer dated May 8, 2018. Mr. Cheselka spoke with the Town Attorney regarding this, and it was decided that VPAC will not pay for a statue or to have a mural on the building. Mr. Comerford made a motion to not move forward with the Vienna Market mural/sculpture, and remove this item from any future VPAC agendas. Ms. Bruno seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. b. Ms. Georgen, who is the Chair for the Vienna Oktoberfest, offered VPAC free space, with a free tent to assist with the event’s Kid’s Pumpkin Painting booth-having the potential to raise $1,500 for VPAC. After discussion, the decision was made to decline this fundraising offer due to not having the man power to staff the activity on October 1. Town of Vienna Page 1 Printed on 8/22/2022 Vienna Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 3. Regular Business VPAC22-197 Vienna I art presentation Ms. Cousins shared her VPAC outreach effort experience. The children at the camp were in grades K-7. Ms. Cousins and Mr. Cheseka spoke to them about what public art is, and the impact it has in the community, while assisting with a LOVE sign craft. VPAC22-198 Bylaws - final approval The foundation voted to approve their bylaws. VPAC22-199 Utility boxes artwork Glyndon Park, proposed location (trash can containers/utility boxes). Ms. Cousins will work on finding and formalizing the Call for Artists form that was used by VPAC in the past. Ms. Bruno suggested an idea for an ongoing project “Support the Arts”-trash can painting in parks. Ms. Aglio made a motion to develop a focused call for artists at Glyndon Park. Mr. Comerford seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VPAC22-200 Friends of VPAC report Ms. Apel reported that there are 4 new members. VPAC22-201 Musical Sculpture Garden Mr. Cheslka presented “Nature’s Instruments” wooden musical structures. After discussion it was decided to begin the project with one piece of the Harmony Park structure (3 mushrooms were suggested). Ms. Bruno made a motion to continue with the advancement of a Musical “Instrument” Garden. Mr. Comerford seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VPAC22-202 Murals on Community Center Ms. Kennedy presented an idea about painting the brick wall at the Community Center that faces Caffi field by creating a large mural from painted bricks (like pixels) that individuals/families can purchase to paint. A sunrise design, artist would grid it on the wall, use Sherwin Williams app and supplies, possible covid-related to apply for grants. This would be a VPAF fundraising project to be approved by VPAC. Ms. Kennedy will send her proposal to Ms. Blevins, in order for her to set up a meeting to discuss the project with Leon Evans, Vienna Community Center manager and Leslie Herman, Parks and Recreation Director. VPAC22-203 Paint gas pipes on back of Town Hall Ms. Cousins made the suggestion of incorporating the background area behind the pipes in the design. Ms. Cousins, Ms. Gambino and Ms. Appel volunteered to pursue this project. Ms. Gambino will have design and renderings within 2 weeks. Ms. Gambino and fellow art students will do the painting. This project will be brought before the Town Council for approval. Ms. Kang made a motion to approve this sub-group to work on the design and implementation of the Town Hall pipe Town of Vienna Page 2 Printed on 8/22/2022 Vienna Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 painting. Ms. Bruno seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. New Business a. Ms. Aglio will be stepping down as a VPAC member effective 9-1-22. Ms. Bruno will be stepping down as a VPAC member effective 11-15-22. The members of VPAC and VPAF would like to recognize their outstanding contributions to VPAC and VPAF over their course of their terms, and their continued devotion to promoting public art in Vienna. They both will be greatly missed. 4. Meeting Adjournment a. Ms. Bruno made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Comerford. The motion passed unanimously. b. 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