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

MINUTES

Wednesday, November 16, 2005
6:00 p.m.

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

PRESENT:  Carol Aupperle - Chair, Ginger Hayes, Julia Kunkel Morrison, Pat Hudson, Smythe Richbourg, Kelly
                  Marie Frasier – Teen Council Representative

ABSENT: Mathis Bishop, Carl Regutti, Larry Schessel, Ella Williams

STAFF: Lyman Collins, Vicki Hayes

GUESTS:  Laura Coats, Cary Visual Arts (CVA)

A.    CALL TO ORDER – Carol Aupperle, Chair
        Carol Aupperle called the meeting to order.  She welcomed the new Teen Council Representative, Kelly
        Marie Frasier to her first meeting.  The Board gave brief introductions and welcomed her to the meeting.

B.    MINUTES
        ·        October 26, 2005
                Julia Kunkel Morrison made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections noted.  Pat Hudson seconded
              the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.
       
C.    NEW BUSINESS
        ·         Fiscal Education
              Smythe Richbourg is amazed with the number of art pieces in the Town.  He was also surprised to learn
              that the Town does not fund all of these pieces.  Smythe would like this Board to think of an idea on how to
              educate the public on this information.  He suggested having signs on the pieces that would let the public
              know how much money the Town contributed.  Smythe also felt if the information could be published in
              literature that could be distributed at Spring Daze, Lazy Daze or other events.  Lyman Collins explained
              Cary Visual Art (CVA) has placed plaques on the pieces that say the “Donated by CVA”.  Carol Aupperle
              suggested staff start a notebook to include: a picture of the piece of art; bio information on the artist; and a
              maintenance log with cost to the Town.  Smythe also felt more information should be available on the Public
              Art web page.  Laura Coats suggested saying for every dollar the Town has spent, it has been matched with
              this amount of private dollars.  This would also show the private support of public art.  Carol felt this would be a
              great opening when speaking with the public at the festivals. 

        ·         Annual Staff Report
              Lyman Collins thanked the Board for their contributions on the Annual Staff Report.  He distributed a copy of
              the Staff Report which was submitted to Council.  Lyman feels the number of volunteer hours is under
              estimated.  Carol Aupperle suggested having the Board Members keep track of the number of volunteer hours
              for next year.

         ·         Fiscal Education
              This will be moved to the November agenda.

        ·        Re-location of Town Hall Campus Sculptures
             v      Join the Parade
                    Lyman Collins explained the “Join the Parade” will be placed facing Academy Street, but will be shifted
                    some because of the sidewalk.  Staff has walked the site to determine the new location and the
                    installation should take place soon.

    v      Walter Hines Page
                    Lyman Collins explained this piece was located outside of old building A entrance.  When the construction
                    began the piece was moved in front of the Page-Walker Arts and History Center.  The completion of the
                    Town Hall Campus is moving closer, so a new site is being suggested.  The location is in the semi-
                    circular plaza at the end of the (Catherine Widgery) bridge.  Page-Walker is visible from this site.  There
                    will also be a plaque moved to this area (formerly on building A) noting this site was the location of the
                    Page homestead. 

                        Carol Aupperle asked Lyman about the Fred G. Bond piece.  Lyman explained it has been placed in
                   storage because the construction on the new boathouse that will begin soon.  The piece will stay in
                   storage until the boat house project is complete.

                        Carol Aupperle explained to the Board that the former Public Art Coordinator, Nancy Novell had the
                   insight to keep pieces of the pink granite from the old building B.  This Board needs to think of ideas on
                   where this material could be used at the New Town Hall.  Lyman explained there were about a dozen
                   pieces the size of stepping stones to be considered.  Carol reminded the Board of the potential mosaic
                   area near the Herb Young Community Center.  It is a retaining wall that everyone has to see when entering
                   and exiting the parking deck.

D.    OLD BUSINESS
        ·         Town Hall Campus Gateway Project  
               Update – Nothing new to report. 

        ·         US 1/64 Pedestrian Bridge
              Update – Lyman Collins reported The Call to Artist has not been released, but will be after the new public art
              coordinator is on staff.

        ·         Cary Dog Park
              Update – Lyman Collins advised the Board that the public art project slated for the dog park is on hold and will
              move forward once the new Public Art Coordinator is onboard.  The artist selection committee will be
              discussed at the next meeting.  The park is moving along, but no formal opening has been set.

      ·         Walunt Street Park
             Follow-up
             Lyman Collins reported the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board incorporated this
             Board’s recommendation of including an artist on the design team into its formal recommendation.  This will
             go to Council in January.

     ·         Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts District Study
            Public Meetings November 29^th 
            Lyman Collins announced this will be the second meeting related to the Town of Cary’s Town Center Civic and
            Cultural Arts District Study.  Town Staff and study consultants, Pfeiffer Partners, will present alternatives and
            options for future uses of Cary Elementary, other Town-owned properties, proposed Cultural Arts Facilities,
            proposed Town Center Park, parking and other related items.  This study will further develop the vision and
            plans included in the Town Center Area Plan, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Master Plan,
            and the Public Art Master Plan.  If anyone has questions or can not attend the meeting, Lyman will be available
            for any discussions.


F.     REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
        ·         Cary Visual Arts – Pat Hudson
                 Balancing Act II: The dedication event took place on Saturday, November 5^th at 3:00 pm.  Speakers included
              artists Holly Jones and Chad Bush, CVA President Daphne Ashworth and Cary Town Councilwoman Julie
              Robison.  A juggler on stilts provided entertainment.

CVA Annual Meeting:  Cary Visual Art will hold our 2005 Annual meeting on December 5^th at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center at 7:00 p.m.  CVA President Daphne Ashworth will present an overview of committee accomplishments and Executive Director Laura Coats will present the slide program:  An Overview of Public Art.

Public Art in Focus Lecture Series:  On November 1^st, acclaimed public artist, author, and speaker Jack Mackie presented an examination of public art as a civic design tool that places artists into community planning decision-making processes at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center.  Mr. Mackie discussed a variety of venues for public art, partners, support mechanisms, and funding approaches within available resources.  Mackie achieved his goal of inspiring and exciting those who attended with the wide range of possibilities for public art placement, integration, and funding.  Artists Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan presented a lecture in October at WakeMed Cary Hospital.  They spoke about their work in the field of public art, including their projects in park settings and on design teams.

Temporary Exhibition:

Ø       Seven artworks have been placed along Academy Street as part of the temporary exhibition. 

Ø       A location has not been identified for the placement of Richard Green’s Summer Dreamer.

Ø       CVA has approved three more artists for inclusion in the temporary exhibition.  The artists are Michael Jacobson, William Brian Hibbard, and Paris Alexander.

Ø       See attached table for an updated list of artworks and sites

Discussion:  There was discussion with a concern that the piece Untitled by William Brian Hibbard could be climbed on by children in the Herb Young Community Center.  Ginger Hayes had a concern with the piece Nemesis by Paris Alexander and the location being in Ashworth Village.  Julia Kunkel Morrison felt the piece by Michael Jacobson should be placed at the Chapel Hill and Academy Street intersection.  The Board fully discussed the issues prior to the vote. 

ACTION:  Pat Hudson moved to accept the three pieces and their locations.  Julia Kunkel Morrison seconded.  The vote was 5 to 1 in favor of the pieces.  

Walnut Street Park:  CVA supports the inclusion of public art at Walnut Street Park.  On October 12, 2005 the CVA Board committed to being an involved partner in the Walnut Street Park project.  On November 9, 2005, the CVA Board voted to support the project with up to $30,000.

Cary Art Crawl: The Art Crawl event on September 30^th went well.  Artists Carl Regutti, William Donnan, Richard Green, Marvin Tadlock and Joel Haas attended the event.  Over $700 was raised through the Wishing Well Silent Auction.  The money will be used to fund scholarships for youth art classes through Explore! School. 

Sears Farm Road Park Sculpture:  Community members have submitted a variety of suggested names for the kinetic sculpture.  Artist Russ RuBert is reviewing the suggestions (see attached list of suggested names).

Wishing Well Young Artists Exhibit at WakeMed Cary Hospital:  The ongoing exhibition currently features artwork by students of the Explore!  Beyond School Center.  The program will be expanding to other private and public schools in Wake County

        ·         Fine Arts League of Cary – Ella Williams
              No report was given.

       ·       Other Organizations
            
G.    ADJOURN
        Lyman Collins reminded the Board that the December meeting will be moved up one week because of the
        holidays.  Carol Aupperle requested the Board to let her know if they would not be able to attend.