Williamsburg Public Art Council

City of Williamsburg Agenda Williamsburg Public Art Council Meeting Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 3:30 PM Stryker Center (Room 128), 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Page I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 27, 2023 - WPAC Minutes 2-4 WPAC - March 27 2023 Minutes - draft III. CHAIR'S REPORT a. Community Appreciation Day 2023 IV. STAFF UPDATE a. TDF Phase 2 Application & Gateway Lanterns Location 5 WPAC - AIS - Gateway Lantern Locations V. MURAL PROGRAM AT MIDTOWN ROW a. Wall #1 Update b. Marquee Wall - Branded Arts VI. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:30 pm in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 5 The Williamsburg Public Art Council met at 3:30 pm, Monday, March 27, 2023, in room 128 at the Stryker Center, 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. WPAC members present: Robert Currie (Chair), Patricia Rublein (Vice-Chair), Scott Spence (Secretary), Pat Dent, Barbara Ramsey, Rachel Trichler, Conor Sokolowsky, Sally Wolfe WPAC members absent: Harold Philipsen Staff members present: Joanna Skrabala (Tourism Development Specialist) I. Call to Order Mr. Currie called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm. II. Approval of Minutes a. February 27, 2023 – WPAC Minutes Ms. Rublein made a motion to approve the February minutes and Ms. Ramsey seconded. All approved. III. Presentations a. Chalk Art Festival – Steve Prince, Muscarelle Museum of Art Mr. Currie introduced Steve Prince and Rachel Williams from the Muscarelle Museum of Art. Mr. Prince spoke a little about the museum and its future. He said the museum was closed for renovations and is predicted to reopen in October of 2025. Mr. Prince then gave a presentation about the Chalk Art Competition. He said the first event was held virtually in 2021 as a national competition with actress CCH Pounder was a juror. Mr. Prince said there were 20 entries. In 2022, Mr. Prince said they moved the event to the Muscarelle parking lot adding a concert and outdoor games. He said there were 125 participants. For 2023, Mr. Prince proposed a “Chalk the D.O.G.” event along Duke of Gloucester Street. He said the projected date was September 10, 2023. Mr. Prince said he wants to offer cash prize money to help attract professional artists. Ms. Rublein asked if the goal was to cover the whole of D.O.G. Street. Mr. Prince said that he would like to eventually cover the entire street but would like a third of it for the first year. Page 2 of 5  Mr. Prince said the Muscarelle would carefully curate the artwork so that it’s not too difficult for participants but would also include diversity representation among the artists. He said he would aim for 200 participants in 2023. Mr. Prince was asked about the costs/source of prize money, and he said he would look to community organizations/business for help. Mr. Prince suggested kicking off the event with a marching band and/or cannon. He said another band could perform at the end of the event during the awards announcements. Mr. Currie asked about the footprint for the competition and Mr. Prince said he would start at the old Barnes & Noble building and would run down to the Courthouse. Mr. Currie said the proposed time of year is good because it’s typically a quieter time for Colonial Williamsburg. Mr. Currie asked if the artwork would be spray cleaned at the end of the event and Mr. Prince said it could be, but he believes it would also be nice to leave it for people to see. Ms. Ramsey suggested one of the bigger obstacles would be Sunday services at Bruton Parish Church. She suggested a Saturday might be better. b. Matney Gallery – Lee Matney, Curator Mr. Currie introduced Lee Matney of the Matney Gallery in James City County. Mr. Matney introduced his colleagues, Isabella Chalfant and Eleanor Weber. Mr. Matney said the gallery opened over 12 years ago, but it’s made some interesting changes within the past couple of years. Mr. Matney said they work with a lot of out-of-town projects. Ms. Chalfant said they also do collaborations with Professor Elizabeth Meade and William & Mary. Mr. Matney said the Gallery is very international and gains a lot of followers through its collector channels. Mr. Matney described several exhibitions and collaborations, including the recent Capstone Show with W&M, the Pearl Fincher Museum in Houston, and muralist Matt Lively from Richmond. Mr. Currie said he thought the Matney Gallery was the most progressive gallery in Williamsburg. Ms. Rublein asked about the gallery hours and Mr. Matney said it depends on what is showing, but viewings can also be done by appointment. Ms. Skrabala asked if they had previously worked with the Stryker Gallery. Mr. Matney said they had a successful showing in the old Stryker building. Ms. Skrabala said she could give them the current contact information. IV. Chair’s Report Mr. Currie said he did not have a formal report, but he wanted today’s presentations to show Williamsburg’s variety of art organizations and opportunity. V. Staff Updates Page 3 of 5  a. Mural Program at Midtown Row Ms. Skrabala reported that there were still a couple outstanding items to complete the City contracts with both Branded Arts for the Marquee wall and Britt Flood for wall #1. VI. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023, at 3:30 pm in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm. _______________________________________________ Scott Spence, Secretary Page 4 of 5 Meeting Date: 4/24/23 Staff Contact: Joanna Skrabala, Tourism Development Specialist Agenda Item Wording: Consideration and Approval of One Location Change for the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Application for Gateway Lanterns Background Information: In July of 2022, the Williamsburg Public Art Council heard a presentation from City staff and landscape architect firm VHB over the initiative to install gateway features at the City’s entryways. The concept is finalized and features a lantern design. Because the features are deemed public art, the City would like the WPAC to apply to the Tourism Development Fund grant program for funding to complete the construction and installation of two of these lanterns. With the guidance of the WPAC, City staff will work with the WPAC Chair to complete the Phase 1 TDF application. At the February 2023 meeting, the WPAC approved two locations; however, City staff has determined that one of the locations should be changed. At today’s meeting, the WPAC needs to review and approve the one location change for the gateway lanterns TDF Phase 2 application. Previous Action: At the February 2023 meeting, the WPAC approved two locations for the gateway lanterns (Monticello Ave and Richmond Rd). Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the WPAC vote to approve one location change for gateway lanterns for the purposes of drafting and submitting the Phase 2 application to the City’s Tourism Development Fund grant program. Sample Motion: For the purpose of submitting the Phase 2 application to the City of Williamsburg’s Tourism Development Fund grant program, I move that the Williamsburg Public Art Council amend its application to include <location 1> in place of the Richmond Road location to install a gateway lantern feature pursuant to City Council Ordinance #21-01 and Resolution #21-03. Page 5 of 5