Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Public Art Advisory Board

MINUTES

Wednesday, July 20, 2005
6:00 p.m.

Temporary Council Chambers 
Herb Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC
Web Site: www.townofcary.org

ATTENDANCE:  Carol Aupperle, Chair, Mathias Bishop, Julia Kunkel Morrison, Carl Regutti, Smythe Richbourg, Ella Willams

STAFF:  Nancy Novell, Vicki Hayes

ABSENCES:  Larry Schessel

GUEST:  Laura Coats, Cary Visual Arts and Pat Hudson, Cary Visual Arts


A.    CALL TO ORDER – Carol Aupperle, Chair
        Carol Aupperle announced that Rajesh Patel has resigned from the Board as of last week.  Carol read the
        following for Rajesh:

        “Sadly, our board has lost another member, Raj Patel.  Tonight, I want to publicly thank Raj for his
        outstanding efforts on behalf of public art in Cary.  Raj donated untold hours to developing a computer-animated
        presentation of the Gates of Light sculpture, which provided citizens with a virtual opportunity to experience this
        amazing interactive sculpture.  Since it appears that the artwork will not be constructed in Cary, Raj’s virtual tour
        may be the only opportunity anyone ever has to interact with the piece.  In addition, Raj brought a tremendous
        level of thoughtfulness to the discussions at this table, and his input will be sorely missed.”

        Nancy Novell explained that the Town is considering applications for two Public Art Advisory Board positions,
        which should be appointed soon by Council. 

B.    MINUTES
        ·         June 15, 2005
              Julia Kunkel Morrison made a motion to approve the July minutes.  Smythe Richbourg seconded the motion.
              The motion passed unanimously.
       
C.    CONSIDERATION OF PAINTING DONATION – Dan Kelley
        ·    “Carpenter Farm Supply Co.” by Dan Kelley (See attached photo of painting)
            Carol Aupperle welcomed and introduced Dan Kelley to the Board.  Mr. Kelley gave a brief background on
            himself and explained that he recently moved to the Carpenter Upchurch area.  This is where he discovered
            the Carpenter Farm Supply Company.  After driving by the store several time, he decided to do a painting.
            Once the painting was complete he wasn’t sure what to do with the piece.  He decided that if he donated
            the piece to the Town it would help preserve the history of these old stores.  Julia Kunkel Morrison provided
            the Board with history of the “Carpenter Farm Supply Company.”  Nancy Novell discussed the Review Criteria
            of artwork with the Board.  Carol explained the Public Art Master Plan does not have a section that addresses
            donations from the general public.  Carol asked if staff had a vision of where this painting would be placed.  
            Nancy explained there are various possibilities and one area developing quickly could be the new Town Hall
            Campus.  The Board felt this piece reflected Cary’s history, but was unclear on how to approach other pieces
            that may come before this Board from private citizens as donations.   It was suggested that the Board devote
            some time on this area and develop criteria for pieces of this nature. 

            ACTION:  Carl Regutti made the motion to recommend to Council that the Town accept the oil painting,
            “Carpenter Farm Supply Co.” by Dan Kelley.  He also recommended that the painting be placed on the
            Town Hall Campus with proper signage of the artist, along with historical record kept by staff.  Julia Kunkel
            Morrison seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

D.    TOWN HALL CAMPUS GATEWAY PROJECT – Nancy Novell
        ·         Update on etching of glass for the Glass Walled Pedestrian Bridge
              Nancy Novell explained at this time the glass for the bridge will be provided by Interstate Glass in Youngsville
              and that Catherine is working with a local business, Custom Glass and Doors in Raleigh, to do the etching of
              the glass.  The final shop drawings have not yet been approved.  Nancy will keep the Board posted on the
              progress of the bridge.

E.    US1/64 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE – Nancy Novell
        ·         Update
              Nancy Novell explained staff is moving forward with the “Call for Artists” for public art for the bridge.  She
              distributed a draft of the Call for Artists and requested the Board review the call and let her know of any
              comments.  Nancy explained if the Board had suggestions or questions, please email or call her by 8/1/05. 
            
F.    CVA DOWNTOWN TEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION '05-'06 – Laura Coats, CVA
        ·         Laura Coats presented a slide presentation on the proposed temporary art exhibition for 2005-2006.  She also
              explained over 700 letters were mailed to property owners, as well as tenants that live in the downtown area.
              Below is the letter that was sent:

              “Dear Community Member:

              Cary Visual Art, Inc. (CVA) is a nonprofit organization that supports public art placements and education
              programs.  Our mission is to promote, inspire, encourage, and support visual art for uplifting the human spirit
              in the Cary community.  Since our founding in 1996, we have placed over 30 artworks in Cary.  CVA also
              hosts a number of community arts events to promote appreciation for public art among community members
              of all ages.

              We are currently planning a temporary exhibition of artwork along Academy Street.  The Downtown Cary
              Sculpture Walk will feature a selection of artworks for a one-year exhibition beginning this summer.  The
              purpose of the exhibit is to educate the community about public art through the temporary presentation of
              artworks in a variety of styles and media.

              CVA is requesting that the Town of Cary consider approval to place the one-year temporary public art
              exhibition in the downtown area.  The Town seeks community input prior to the placement of public art,
              and your input concerning this exhibition is encouraged.  For specific questions about the artwork and site
              placements, contact Laura Coats at 531-9149 or Laura.Coats@caryvisualarts.org.

              The request for the Downtown Cary Temporary Art Exhibition will appear as an agenda item for review at the
              next Public Art Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2005.  The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. at
              the Temporary Council Chambers in the Herb Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary.  At
              this meeting we will show photos of the proposed public art works and will discuss the requested site
              placements.  The photos are also available online at www.townofcary.org/boards/publicart/2005/agenda.htm.

              The Public Art Advisory Board will determine its recommendation regarding CVA’s request for approval of the
              temporary art exhibition.  You are encouraged to attend this meeting and become involved in the dialogue.  If
              you would like an opportunity to share your comments and/or concerns by speaking at the meeting, or if you
              are unable to attend the meeting but would like your comments heard, please e-mail or call Nancy Novell,
              Public Art Coordinator at 465-4791 or nancy.novell@townofcary.org.”

              Below is a list of the artists, artwork names, specifications, and proposed locations.

Artist	Artwork	Specifications	Location*
Frank Holder	Sky Dancer	Aluminum & paint 5’ x 15’ to 21’ x 2’	Cary Elementary or Corner of Chapel Hill Rd or Academy St
William Donnan	Two by Two	Reinforced cement 9’8” x 6’ x 8’	Corner lot across from Cary Elementary
Joel Haas	Angel Blessing	Steel Scrap 10’h x 7’w x 2’d	Cary Library or Comfort and Joy
Jacob DeCola	Wedge Form with Dent	Surfaced & waxed steel 4’ x 4’ x 1.5’	Yarborough House (Park & Academy)
Larry Schessel	Tortuosity	Bronze ~ 4’h	Serendipity or Guess Ogle Home
Richard Green	Summer Dreamer	Bronze & granite 4’ x 18”h	Serendipity or Guess Ogle
Marvin Tadlock	Paring	Steel & Stainless steel 9’5”  x 3’3” x 2’	Fidelity Bank
Hanna Jubran	Mountain Scene	Steel	Train Depot
Wayne Trapp	Up and Over	Stainless steel 5’ x 14’ x 4’	Cary Chamber of Commerce or Yarborough House (Park & Academy)
Phil Alan Simpson	Ecclesiastes/War Wagon	Steel 5’ x 20’ x 7’	Chamber Rotunda or Town Hall Campus (near parking garage)
Alternates:
Steve Cote	Disco Boy	Steel 10’ x 40” x 40”
Ernest and Lois Rich	Street Sax	Mild Steel 3’ x 7’ x 3’

* Suggested locations are subject to change pending approval by the Town of Cary and formal agreements with artists and property owners.

ACTION:  Julia Kunkel Morrison made the motion to recommend that the Board approve the proposed artwork including the two alternates with the proposed locations, unless substantial changes are made.  Carl Regutti seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

G.    CREATIVE TRANSPORTATION DESIGN EXHIBIT AND PUBLIC FORUM – Nancy Novell
        Nancy Novell thanked Julia Kunkel Morrison and Larry Schessel for volunteering to help hang this exhibit at Herb
        Young Community Center.  Nancy explained the public meeting that was suggested to coincide with the Council
        meeting will have to be moved because of timing.  The meeting may have to take place is September.  Staff met
        with representatives from Planning, PRCR and Engineering Departments to show them examples of the public art
        works highlighted in the exhibition and more. It was suggested that there be two separate meetings, one for staff
        and one for the general public. Nancy will keep the Board informed on the development of the meetings.

H.    LAZY DAZE – Nancy Novell
       ·         Volunteer schedule
             Carol Aupperle explained the location of the booth will be under the trees at Old Cary Elementary School.  This
             will be a good location because there will be shade and the bus traffic will come right past the booth.  Nancy
             Novell passed around the volunteer schedule for the Board to sign up for times.

I.    OLD BUSINESS
     
J.    NEW BUSINESS
       
K.     REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
         ·         Cary Visual Art – Pat Hudson
               Report to the Public Art Advisory Board, July 20, 2005
            Ø       Balancing Act II at SAS Soccer Park – CVA is planning a dedication pending notification from the
                               Town of Cary regarding an appropriate date.

Ø       CVA plans to dedicate the artwork by Russ RuBert in conjunction with the grand opening of Sears Farm Road Park.  The sculpture will be named with input from the community.

Ø       Wishing Well Young Artists Exhibit at WakeMed Cary Hospital – The ongoing exhibition features artwork by students of the Explore! Beyond School Center.  CVA is planning a silent auction of selected artwork during the Art Crawl event in the fall.  Auction proceeds will be used, in part, to fund scholarships for students to attend art classes.

Ø       CVA is working with MacGregor Office Park to assist in bringing temporary and permanent artwork to the development.  The Board of MacGregor Office Park has selected two works (Paradox by Michael Jacobson and Red, Yellow, and Blue Seed Pods by Frank Holder) from CVA’s current temporary exhibition for purchase.  The business Withers & Ravenel will be exhibiting Metamorphosis by Marvin Tadlock on a temporary basis with an option to purchase.

Ø       The proposed Downtown Cary Sculpture Walk for 2005-2006 will feature 10 artworks along Academy Street.  Over 700 letters were mailed to property owners and tenants in the downtown area to notify them of the proposed exhibition, the presentation to PAAB, and the PDF available on the Town of Cary web site. (The letter is attached as well as a list of proposed sites and artworks.

Ø       The West Cary Proposed Site Committee is researching approaches for permanent public art at the corner of Chapel Hill Road and Maynard.  The committee is seeking additional volunteers.  If you are interested, please contact the CVA office at 531-8149 or cva@caryvisualarts.org.

• Fine Arts League of Cary – Ella Williams
  Ella Williams reported the Fine Arts League of Cary is still working on securing permanent meeting space.  The next meeting will take place on Thursday, July 28 at Jordan Hall Arts Center and begin at 7:30 p.m.  If any one would like to attend, the guest speaker will be Meera Goyal and she will be demonstrating the ancient art of batik.  FALC will not have a meeting in the month August.
  
  Other Organizations

N.                 Adjourn