PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE Monday, March 4, 2019 – 6:30 P.M

PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE Monday, March 4, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. Lorraine Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2402

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM

2. Approval of Minutes from January 10, 2019

3. For Consideration: A. Paul Barker Mural B. Plaques for Sculptures C. Request for Funding – Indira Johnson

4. For Discussion: A. 828 Noyes - Public Art Visioning

5. Communications: A. Montenegro Mural Repair Update B. EMAP Murals Proposal Update C. Public Art Subcommittee Meetings

6. Adjournment

Order & Agenda Items are subject to change. Information about the Public Art Subcommittee is available at: cityofevanston.org/government/agendas-minutes/arts-council

Questions can be directed to Paulina Martínez 847-859-7833

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PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE Thursday, January 10, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. Lorraine Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 4802

Present: Susan Davis Friedman, Judith Cohen, Hope Washinushi, Gay Riseborough

Absent: Beth Adler, Hope Joy AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM Called to order at 1:08 p.m. by Gay Riseborough

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. 2019 Public Art Budget Discussion P. Martinez to call Paul Barker Actions: Recommendation to renew lease

B. YEA Park Installations Ms. Washinushi provided an update on the art installations, and is looking spaces to locate the sculptures that are produced.

YEA will apply for Arts Council funding.

C. Murals 1. Julio Chavez Mural Proposal No formal proposal presented.

2. South Blvd. Mural “Enhancements” Direct Dustin Harris to begin discussion of enhancement of the South Blvd. mural

3. Fusion Mural

3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Leasing Program 1. Janet Austin – Re-lease Recommended to renew lease for two years for $1,000 per year

2. Plaques/QR Codes for public art pieces Ms. Riseborough suggested discarding QR codes, because they exclude various populations who do not have access to technology.

Ms. Davis Friedman suggested a consistent design is created for all plaques.

QR codes are not equitable

Design to come back to this subcommittee for the next meeting.

B. Noyes Project Subcommittee to reach out to building developer to learn about his vision of the piece, before coming up with a design. To come back with a design at a later meeting.

E. Maintenance in 2019 1. Pearl Hirshfield Piece The piece is rusting, larger conversation needs to take place on how to restore it. Ms. Davis Friedman suggested coming up with a policy on donations. 2. Lighting Repairs at Central Street Fire Station West Central Street Station. Ms. Riseborough contacted artists contacted artist, but a consulting fee was requested. Subcommittee recommends Arts Council to consider paying the consulting fee.

3. Lighting Installation at Weiss Mural and Dempster Sculpture Mural between Church and Davis train station. Per CTA policy, nothing can be hung from its structures.

Subcommittee directed staff to find out if lighting for the Dempster sculpture is possible.

5. ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned 2:19 p.m.

3 For Public Art Subcommittee Meeting on March 4, 2019 Item 3A Paul Barker Mural For Consideration

Memorandum

To: Chair and Members of the Public Art Subcommittee

From: Paulina Martínez, Assistant to the City Manager

Subject: Paul Barker Mural

Date: February 28, 2019

Summary:

Staff recommends approval of one of the mural concepts that Mr. Paul Barker has provided.

In 2018 the City of Evanston approved the commission of a mural by Mr. Paul Barker, which was not able to be materialized in the original location chose. City staff, however, was able to identify an alternative site for Mr. Barker’s mural, at the south end of the 1800 Maple garage. The south end wall of the 1800 Maple garage will have a direct view to Evanston commuters who ride the Metra.

A total budget of $12,000 was originally allocated from the Public Art fund, which has been changed to come from the Parking fund instead.

Attachments:

- Proposed mural concepts by Mr. Paul Barker

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CITY OF

EVANSTON

PUBLIC ART

-CITY OWNED-

The Willard Elementary School mosaic was done on the semi-circular amphitheatre next to the playground. Made by the students, the piece is charming and innocent. The project was facilitated by local artist Alison Witt-Janssen, former Program Director of the Ridgeville Park District. (Willard playground)

11 Ten Thousand

Ripples

Ten Thousand Ripples is a collaborative public arts project carried out in 2013 by chicago community and cultural organizations and the local artist Indira Freitas Johnson. The project consists of 100 fiberglass Buddha heads placed around Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. The goal of this project is to cultivate a public art experience in untraditional places and encourage conversations on peace within the city. (Central Street & Lincolnwood Drive)

“Re-grow, Re-vive” Artist Vivan Visser Evanston Arts Council Sculpture Leasing Program @ Quinlan Park (SWC of Park, 2415 Elm Ave, install Date 11/2/2018)

13 Mound

Mound is a large metal sculpture shaped like an amorphous beast emerging from the ground. It was created by the renowned Chicago native Richard Hunt in 1977. This sloping abstract piece is located in the corner of Cartwright Park in the 6th ward of Evanston. (Grant & Prospect)

14 Silver Wings

The piece Silver Wings by the Chicago area artist Ferdinand G. Rebechini was donated to Evanston by the Duke Realty Co. in 2005. It was installed on the corner of Green Bay Road and McCormick Boulevard at the end of Arts Week Evanston in 1990. The sculpture appears to everyday passersby as a set of majestic silver wings taking flight. (Green Bay Road & McCormick Boulevard)

15 Untitled Sculpture

This mysterious sculpture peaks out from behind some foliage on an island at the head of Ashland Avenue. There is no name plaque or description nearby, the piece just watches over Green Bay while the world passes by. (Green Bay & Ashland)

NoyesWalk

The Noyes Walk cement pavers on the far side of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center parking lot probably go unnoticed by most passersby. However if you are able to find them they are a pleasing little piece of art. The pavers depict figures walking together, the artist is unknown. (927 Noyes Street

17 ShoreBird

The rust-colored steel sculpture titled Shore Bird by the artist Ruth Ann Frazier is located outside the Evanston Ecology Center welcoming visitors with an artistic rendering of a native bird. (Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick)

Ten Thousand

Ripples

19 Evanston Ohana

tiki

The Hawaiian “tiki sculpture” titled “Ohana” tiki was carved in 2009 by Keoni Durant soon after he moved to Evanston. Durant wanted to create something that would celebrate the friendliness and beauty of Evanston’s citizens and shoreline. The wood carving now finds its home in the Evanston Ecology Center. (Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick)

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Ripples

21 Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The solemn stone pillar crowned with the Evanston Fire Department insignia reminds visitors to Fireman’s Park of the valiant sacrifice of our brave firefighters. The Fallen Firefighters Memorial tastefully pays homage to their essential role as dedicated and fearless public servants. The memorial was made by Gail Leoni & James Economou & Assoc. (Fireman's Park Corner of Simpson and Maple Avenue)

22 Duna

Deborah Butterfield is an American sculptor who is best known for her depictions of horses. Her 1998 piece Duna can be seen grazing in the meadow at Evanston’s Oldberg park. (Oldberg Park, Clark and Sherman)

23 The Encounter

Hubertus von der Goltz’s piece The Encounter was the winner of a competition for a commission of public art at the Maple Ave. parking garage. Goltz is an artist trained in Germany who specializes in metal pieces depicting figures balancing on long poles or structures. (Maple Avenue and Clark Street)

24 Aqua Vita

Aqua Vita is a sculpture assemblage on the theme of water, located outside Evanston’s Fire Station number 1. The piece was created in 1989 by Donna Zarbin-Byrne, an artist who often uses bronze, ceramics, and found objects in her work. (Fire Station #1, 1332 Emerson St.)

25 The Graffiti

House

Evanston’s Graffiti House is a well known landmark. Its funky vibrant colors jump out from the beige and white of the other houses lining Emerson Street in the heart of Evanston. It is unclear who the talented artist is, none-the-less, we appreciate their creativity and bold statement whoever they may be. (Emerson Street)

26 The Sea of the Ear-

Ring

The Sea of the Ear-Ring brings a dash of bright red to Sherman Plaza in the center of downtown Evanston. This bold sculpture by the Japanese born artist Takashi Soga won the 2007 contest for a piece in this prime spot. The round, red, ring atop its base mimics the turning motion of the traffic rounding the bend from Sherman onto Davis. (Sherman Plaza, Davis Street at Sherman Avenue)

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Ripples

“Strong Circus Lady” Artist Ruth Aizuss Migdal Evanston Arts Council Sculpture Leasing Program @ Elden Park (SWC of Park, 725 Madison St, install Date 9/20/2018)

Centennial

Fountain

The Centennial Fountain located in the Merrick Rose Garden was made in 1912 by the J.L. Mott Ironworks company. The J.L. Mott Ironworks company specialized in items like stoves, kettles, pipes, benches, and of course fountains. This particular fountain originally resided in Fountain Square but later retired to the quiet of the rose garden. (Lake Street & Oak Street, Merrick Rose Garden)

Bookends

The sculpture piece titled Bookends resembles two silver birds atop a high library window ledge. However, this piece by the artist Richard Hunt is not intended to depict two birds but is supposed to represent the evolution of information storage in western culture. The work was installed in 1997. (Library western facade)

32 Sidewalk

Poetry

Sidewalk Poetry is the result of a poetry contest put on through a collaboration between the Evanston Arts Council and the board of the Evanston Library. The winning poems can be found carved into the sidewalk leading up to the library doors. Research by Ethan Plaut, Clark Street Beach by Charlotte Hart, Poem by Toby Sachs, Snowflakes by Susan Gundlach, The Poetic Foot by Alicia Berneche. (Library front sidewalk)

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Ripples

34 Patriots Park

Flagpole

In 1929 two men collaborated to create the Evanston war memorial: Patriots Park Flagpole. They were Thomas E. Tallmadge, a renowned Evanston raised architect known for coining the term “Chicago School” in reference to the iconic architectural style, and Stephen Beams an Indian born British artist living in America. Beams used Tallmadge’s design to construct the base of the flagpole which memorializes soldiers in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, and World War I. (Davis & Sheridan, Patriots Park)

“Let’s Get Going” Artist Terrence Karpowicz Evanston Arts Council Sculpture Leasing Program @ Harbert Park (NEC of Park, 2428 Dempster St, install Date 9/25/2018)

Leafgate

Park

The stonework pavers and carved benches in Evanston’s tiny Leafgate park were collaboratively designed and constructed by the artists Gary Justice and Linda J Douglas in 1992. This small park often goes unnoticed, but the beautifully carved benches and bricks are surely a reason to seek it out. (Grove & Lake, Leafgate Park)

Conversations: Here and Now

The whimsical circle of chairs titled Conversations: Here and Now is a piece by Indira Freitas Johnson the goal of which is to encourage an open dialogue between the peoples of Evanston. The sculptural piece was erected in 2009 and serves as a reminder to the community that sharing our thoughts and feelings leads to greater communal cohesion. (1489 Chicago Avenue, Raymond Park)

38 Downtown Evanston Metal Work

David Csisko is an internationally recognised designer and artist based out of Chicago. His work can be seen all over downtown Evanston; all one must do is look down. Csisko is responsible for the playful sidewalk brickwork and the decorative tree grates that don the city's most frequented streets. (Sherman Ave, Orrington Ave., Church St., & Davis St.)

39 Untitled mosaic

Ginny Sykes is a Chicago artist who often does works of public art including murals and mosaics. Her contribution to the Evanston Levy Center is a collection of garden mosaics in the center’s manicured courtyard. (300 Dodge Avenue, Levy Center)

40 MTUK

MTUK is one of two adjacent sculpture pieces by the artist Fred Nagelbach. MTUK resembles a geometric tree and is made of metal. The sculpture was installed in 2004. (300 Dodge Avenue, Levy Center Exterior)

41 Acornucopia

42 The Blue Line

The Blue Line is a striking blue arch of azur glass that stretches across the Custer St. bridge spanning the train tracks. This piece that glows with LED lights in the night was created by the artist Jim Brenner and was installed in 2009. (Custer Avenue & Brummel Street)

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Ripples