ARTS COMMISSION Quality Services for a Quality Community

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1 ARTS COMMISSION Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMBERS Sarah G. Triplett, Chair Meegan Holland, Vice Chair Matt Borghi-Weil Richard Graham-Yooll Jessica Gregg Elinor M. Holbrook Erin Sedmak Asmaa Walton VACANT City Council Liaison Councilmember Susan Woods Staff Liaison Wendy Wilmers Longpre (517) City of East Lansing PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517) AGENDA Thursday, May 18, :30 p.m. 54B District Court, Courtroom 1, 101 Linden Street 1) Opening A) Roll Call B) Approval of Agenda for May 18, 2017 C) Approval of Minutes for April 20, ) Communication from the Audience 3) Written Communications 4) Reports A) Chairperson B) Council Liaison C) East Lansing Arts Festival Liaison D) Committee Reports E) Staff Report 5) Business Items A) Ordinance 1339 Applications i. 122, 134, and 136 Durand Street (Art Donation Approval Requested) ii. 565 E. Grand River B) Other 6) Discussion Items A) Maintenance and Repair of Artwork i. Bronze Sculptures ii. Michigan Passageways Mural B) Public Art Planning i. FY2018 Potential Projects ii. City of East Lansing Cultural Arts Plan 7) Adjourn

2 ARTS COMMISSION Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMBERS Sarah G. Triplett, Chair Meegan Holland, Vice Chair Matt Borghi-Weil Richard Graham-Yooll Jessica Gregg Elinor M. Holbrook Erin Sedmak Asmaa Walton VACANT City Council Liaison Councilmember Susan Woods Staff Liaison Wendy Wilmers Longpre (517) City of East Lansing PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517) Minutes Thursday, April 20, :30 p.m. 54B District Court, Courtroom 1, 101 Linden Street Present: Chairperson Sarah G. Triplett, Vice-Chairperson Meegan Holland, Commissioners Richard Graham-Yooll, Elinor M. Holbrook, Erin Sedmak Absent: Commissioners Matt Borghi-Weil, Jessica Gregg and Asmaa Walton, and Council member Susan W. Woods Others: Staff members Wendy Wilmers Longpre and Heather Surface 1) Opening A) Introduction of New Commissioner Erin Sedmak Vice-Chairperson Holland introduced Erin Sedmak and welcomed her to the Arts Commission. B) Roll Call Meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. C) Approval of Agenda for April 20, 2017 Moved by Commissioner Holbrook, seconded by Commissioner Graham- Yooll to approve the April 20, 2017 agenda as presented YEAS: All NAYS: None D) Approval of Minutes for March 29, 2017 Moved by Commissioner Holbrook, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Holland to approve the March 29, 2017 minutes with edits. Edits are as follows: Commissioner Holbrook was absent at the March 29, 2017 meeting, Part 4E should reflect the Boji Group and not the Bogie Group. YEAS: All NAYS: None 2) Communication from the Audience None 3) Written Communications None 4) Reports A) Chairperson None

3 Arts Commission Minutes April 20, 2017 Meeting Page 2 of 4 B) Council Liaison Absent C) East Lansing Arts Festival Liaison Commissioner Gregg had indicated to Staff Longpre that she would be willing to serve as the new Liaison to the Arts Festival. Commissioners expressed their gratitude for her willingness to make that commitment. D) Committee Reports None E) Staff Report None 5) Business Items A) Ordinance 1339 Applications None B) Other None 6) Discussion Items A) Maintenance and Repair of Artwork i. Bronze Sculptures Venus Bronzeworks is under contract to complete the restoration of the bronze sculptures. This is scheduled to be completed in the next two months. A permit for right-of-way use is needed and water access. Vice- Chairperson Holland requested a social media push during restoration. ii. Michigan Passageways Mural The Michigan Passageways Mural in the stairwell of the Division Street Parking Structure has sustained some damage. Staff Longpre is meeting Tony Hendrick (the artist) the week of April 24 to discuss potential repair and protection to the mural. iii. Dream Mobile Bike-rack There has been a complaint from a local resident and bicycle commuter about the lack of usability and questionable amount of decay for this particular rack (which is located on Grand River Avenue in front of SBS Bookstore). The artist has been contacted and assured staff that this is the way it was created to wear. Commissioners recommended that staff discuss with the artist the possibility of updating the artwork to make it more useable (adding loops, etc.) but that the patina remain as is.

4 Arts Commission Minutes April 20, 2017 Meeting Page 3 of 4 iv. Relocation of L5 and Beyond from Lot #1 L5 is the large sculpture located in Lot 1 where the Center City project has proposed to develop. If the development progresses, the sculpture will need to be relocated and Commissioners were asked to think about potential new locations for it. Staff expects that the developers will be responsible for funding the move. B) Public Art Planning i. FY2018 Potential Projects By FY2018, it is anticipated that the Public Art Fund could hold upwards of $100,000. The Commission discussed the need to develop plans for moving forward with the purchase and installation of new art in the community. The Commissioners indicated that they would like to look at options for spending some of the money in FY2018 as well as developing a plan for future art opportunities. Staff raised the idea of artistic painting of one or more of the City s water towers to coincide with their repainting over the next two years, and also raised the idea of sculptures along the Northern Tier Trail. Commissioners were responsive to holding additional discussions about those ideas. ii. City of East Lansing Cultural Arts Plan Commissioners discussed the idea of developing a Cultural Arts Plan to guide use of public art funds in the future. A Plan should be about how to infuse art into the Community; draw people out of their homes and into the downtown. Commissioners want to see art be considered at the beginning of projects and incorporated throughout the development process, not as an afterthought. The face of East Lansing is changing and if the process doesn t include arts and culture we ve missed the boat. Art would make the City look more vibrant and like a cultural place, in particular participatory art. Commissioner Graham-Yooll thought it would be nice to reopen Scene Metro Space under the City s control and use it to showcase citizen art. Existing quality Cultural Plans that could be used as templates for the East Lansing Plan were identified (Flint, Marquette and Traverse City). Chair Triplett indicated that the Arts Council of Greater Lansing had developed a regional cultural plan several years ago that would be a good reference as well. Potential partners/stakeholders were identified, including: The Realtor Association, Downtown Development Association, Downtown Management Board, Wharton Center, East Lansing Public Library, MSU.

5 Arts Commission Minutes April 20, 2017 Meeting Page 4 of 4 Components that are important to have in a Cultural Art Plan include: a. Inventory b. Community Needs Assessment i. Look at all types of art and all art needs, including cultural, theater, musical, etc. ii. Identify key areas where art could be placed and be noticed c. Public Input i. The process needs to include stakeholders and include a process to identify what the community wants ii. Maybe a steering committee should be identified d. Goals and Objectives e. Prioritization The options for development of a Cultural Arts Plan were discussed. Staff Longpre indicated that staff has the skill set to develop a Cultural Arts Plan in house but there is not the capacity to perform the work at this time. There are resources at MSU, through their Planning or Art programs, that could serve as a source for developing the Plan and there is always the option of Contracting out for the service. The process used for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was outlined for the Commission. The most time consuming aspect of plan development had been the inventory and assessment, and the public input component. The possibility of developing a scaled back plan so that some immediate goals were noted was discussed but the Commission preferred to develop a full plan. Chairperson Triplett indicated that it was of paramount importance to demonstrate to City Council that the Commission is actively working towards a plan. Commission requested a presentation from planning that shares all new projects and provides an overview of what the City will look like is the proposed plans are implemented. 7) Adjourn Moved by Vice-Chairperson Holland, seconded by Commissioner Holbrook to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. YEAS: All NAYS: None

6 ARTS COMMISSION Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMBERS Sarah G. Triplett, Chair Michael Teager, Vice Chair Matt Borghi-Weil Dorothea Fields Richard Graham-Yooll Elinor M. Holbrook Meegan Holland Sierra Throop Asmaa Walton Written Communications May 18, 2017 Meeting A) From: Arts Council of Greater Lansing RE: Creative Exchange, Chasing & Engaging Audiences Event City Council Liaison Susan Woods Staff Liaison Wendy Wilmers Longpre (517) City of East Lansing PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517)

7 Creative Exchange: Chasing & Engaging Audiences LOGIN Page 1 of 2 5/15/2017 Members: Username Password PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP CONTACT US DONATE About Membership Directory News Events Funding Programs & Services Resources Advocacy Creative Exchange: Chasing & Engaging Audiences Events Arts Night Out Meet our Keynote Speaker Creative Exchange Creative Mixers Creative Placemaking Summit Holiday Glitter Arts Council Member Exhibits Arts Calendar Festivals Donna Walker-Kuhne Acknowledged as the nation s foremost expert in audience development by the Arts & Business Council, Ms. Walker-Kuhne has devoted her career to increasing access to the arts. She has raised over $20 million in earned income promoting the arts to multicultural communities. The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce its Creative Exchange, an exciting new event serving as a platform to convene artists, arts organizations and other members of the arts and culture sector to share ideas, knowledge, challenges, victories and a whole lot more! We are excited to create an opportunity to bring everyone to the table for a full day of workshops, panel discussions, networking, entertainment, lots of learning, and of course, creative exchange! Who's Your Audience? In arts and cultural administration and practice, there is always a need or desire for more audience. A diverse audience. A more engaged audience. Have you wondered how to meet this challenge or wondered if others are dealing with this, too? Let's come together and exchange what audience development issues exist-specifically for artists and art administrators-and how we might address them. This is a unique opportunity for you to exchange ideas with your peers, learn from them AND others leading in the field! What to Expect "Creative Exchange: Chasing and Engaging Audiences" will include dynamic speakers, eight break-out sessions, networking, open dialog and talk-back, plus continental breakfast, lunch, entertainment and so much more. Agenda information to follow... Donna Walker-Kuhne is President of Walker International Communications Group, a 30- year-old boutique marketing and audience development consulting agency. She provides consulting services to numerous arts organizations throughout the world. "I firmly believe that the arts are the only pure vehicle we have in today's society that cross cultural and ethnic barriers and allow people to transcend their differences." Through her work, she ensures the artistic visions of arts organizations are experienced by the artists and multicultural community, increasing the growth of a diverse audience for the 21st century. Thank You to Our Sponsors Register Now! July 25, 2017, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Registration and networking begins at 8:30 a.m.) Heritage Room, University Club of MSU 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910

8 Creative Exchange: Chasing & Engaging Audiences Page 2 of 2 5/15/2017 #LetsTalkAudiences Early Bird: Member $70.00 Non-Member $85.00 Student $60.00 After July 7 or at the Door: Member $80.00 Non-Member $95.00 Student $60.00 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Phone: Fax: Turner St. Lansing, MI The Arts Council is supported in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Lansing, and the Ingham County Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Sitemap 2017 Arts Council of Greater Lansing, All Rights Reserved. Web Design by Gravity Works

9 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Arts Commission Wendy Wilmers Longpre, Assistant Director DATE: May 17, 2017 City of East Lansing PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517) SUBJECT: May 18, 2017 Staff Report Attached are the following three (3) documents for Commissioner information: 1. Ordinance 1339 (Percent for Art) Report 2. FY2017 Budget Update 3. Art Commission Meeting Attendance Chart 4. Patriarch Park Labyrinth Project Please note the following upcoming events that received Cultural Arts Grants in FY2017 and are taking place within the next month: 1. East Lansing Art Festival, May Pumpstock, June 3, 2:00 8:00 PM, Bailey Community Center

10 PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW Project Name & Address Developer Notes Option Chosen Est. Donation Project Status 122, 134, and 136 Durand Hagan Realty, Brian Hagan w: Percent for Art Report Apartment Complex May 17, 2017 Purchase art and donate it to City Approved by Commission 1/25/17. Under construction. Exact art choices to be approved by Commission at May meeting. Stonehouse, 565 E. GR Ave Krause & Cron Former Taco Bell Install art on site or make a donation $ Has deposited a Certificate of Deposit in the City's name with Mercantile Bank. Under construction. APPROVED OR EXEMPT PROJECTS Project Name & Address Developer Notes Option Chosen Capital Area Housing Partnership 300 Bailey Street Mikki Droste w: Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisory Bailey Community Center 125, 135, 201 E. Grand River & 200 Albert Ave Install art on site Theater improvements Center City Development Donation Spring Hill Suites, Trowbridge Bogi Group Hotel Donation Burcham Park Solar Array, Michigan Energy Options John Kinch w: c: Install art on site University Gas and Wash, SE corner of Abbot and Saginaw Andrew Barrone Gas Station Donation Sorority, Harrison and Grand River Joe Goodsir Donation Resolution Approved by Commission 4/28/2016; under construction; est. completion Oct. 2017; staff visit scheduled for May 24. Intend to donate $25,000. Pursuing Special Use Permit. Intend to donate $25,000. Received Site Plan approval from Council on Apr Approved by Commission 9/15/16; approved by Council 11/9/16; under construction, expected completion spring 2017 Intend to donate to the Public Art Fund. Project has received Site Plan approval. Expects to begin construction in May Will be donating to the Public Art Fund. Under Site Plan Review Costco, 5800 Park Lake Road Donation $25,000 deposited 3/2017. Construction to begin in spring 2017 DTN, 300 Grand River Colin Cronin w: c: Gateway Project at Valley Ct. Install art on site dimensional mural Approved by Commission 4/28/2016; dedicated 10/30/16 Lake Trust Credit Union, 1300 Lake Chris Pierson Lansing Road 6612 Next to Meijer Install art Mesa Luna Approved by Commission 9/15/16; dedicated 11/14/16 The Cottages at MSU, 1670 Abbot Alan Johns S. of vet clinic Donation made $25,000 deposited; under construction Agenda item for Arts Commission Completed

11 PUBLIC ART FUND REVENUE FY16 Actual FY17 Budget FY17 To Date FY17 YEE Private Developer Contributions 25, ,000 25,000 Interest City Ordinance 1339 Contribution 11,525 9,360 8,580 9,360 Cultural Arts Grants 0 10,500 9,625 10,500 TOTAL 36,550 19,860 43,344 45,060 EXPENSE FY16 Actual FY17 Request FY17 Year to Date Sponsorships 6, Repairs and Maintenance 1,200 9,360 Venus Bronze Works 2,400 7,200 Michigan Passageways Repair 306 2,069 Cultural Arts Grants 0 10,500 East Lansing Winter Glow Spartan Tartan East Lansing Art Festival 3,000 3,000 East Lansing Film Festival 2,500 2,500 Pumpstock East Lansing Ceramics Program East Lansing Jazz Festival 2,500 2,500 TOTAL 7,450 19,860 13,206 19,769 REVENUE LESS EXPENSE 29, ,138 25,291 PUBLIC ART FUND SUMMARY FY16 Ending Fund Balance 29,157 FY17 Estimated Revenue 45,060 FY17 Estimated Expense (19,769) FY17 Est Ending Fund Balance 54,448 FY 17 ESCROW REPORT REVENUE Lake Trust Credit Union 21,176 Stonehouse Certificate of Deposit 25,000 TOTAL 46,176 EXPENSE Lake Trust Credit Union 21,176 TOTAL 21,176 REVENUE LESS EXPENSE 25,000

12 East Lansing Arts Commission Meeting Attendance Commissioner 4/28/2016 5/12/2016 6/16/2016 9/15/ /20/ /18/ /15/2016 1/25/2017 3/29/2017 4/20/2017 Matt Borghi Weil P P P P P P P A Erin Sedmak n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a P Richard Graham Yooll P P A P P P A A Jessica Gregg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a P A Elinor Holbrook P P P P P A A P Meegan Holland P P P P P P P P Sierra Throop P A P A A A vacant vacant Sarah G. Triplett P P A P P P P P Asmaa Walton P A A P A P P A Canceled Canceled ARTICLE 5: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Division One Sec Removal of members. Unless otherwise provided by this Code or by law, members of boards and commissions established by this article shall serve at the will of the council. Nonattendance at three regularly scheduled consecutive board or commission meetings or 90 days, whichever is longer, is hereby determined to constitute neglect of duty and shall automatically create a vacancy without further action. Except in a circumstance of an automatic vacancy under this provision, any commission or board member removed by city council during their term may request a hearing before city council and receive an explanation of the reason for their removal. A member may request the city council to grant a leave of absence, not to exceed 120 days from a board or commission. Such leave may be granted upon the request of the commission and upon a majority vote of the city council prior to the commencement of the leave of absence. 5/17/2017

13 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: East Lansing Arts Commission Wendy Wilmers Longpre, Assistant Director DATE: May 17, 2017 City of East Lansing PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517) SUBJECT: Artists in the Community Grant Project In July, 2016, a contingent employee of the East Lansing Department of Public Works who had recently graduated from Michigan State University with a Fine Arts Degree submitted a proposal to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing for an Artists in the Community Grant. The employee, Kenneth Hunter, requested funds to convert unused shuffleboard courts in Patriarche Park into a labyrinth. He proposed to lay moss directly on the surface to form the pattern which would be used for walking meditation. Mr. Hunter was awarded the grant and he recently completed the project. Feel free to review the attached information to learn about the grant and see pictures of the finished product. If you have any questions, please let me know.

14 Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. Artists in the Community Grant Program Arts Council of Greater Lansing 1208 Turner St., Lansing, MI (517) Application Guidelines Application Submission Deadline: July 15, 2016 Founded in 1965, the Arts Council of Greater Lansing is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering arts and culture in the capital region by providing community arts leadership, funding, educational programs, and direct support services to local arts and cultural nonprofits and artists. Committed to empowering the creative community and to cultivating partnerships that stimulate community development through the arts, the Arts Council works to promote the value of the arts as essential to building a vibrant capital region. Purpose: The Artists in the Community Grant Program supports community-driven placemaking projects that capitalize on greater Lansing s assets, inspiration and potential, contributing to a sense of place for residents, businesses and visitors. These awards are funded by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing through its Arts Advancement Endowment Fund and places creativity at the center of community and economic development. The Arts Council provides individual grants up to $4,000 to visual, performing or literary artists and/or artist-led teams that seek to engage the community through their artistic talents. No cash or in-kind match is required. Awards are competitive. The program encourages individual artists to work within the region to provide free programming or artistic enrichment for the greater community. The Arts Council believes in the positive impact and influence individual artists make within the region, and encourages these artists to work in partnership with another organization to achieve the goals and objectives of the proposed project. Artists of all levels and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and: o Be a visual, literary, or performing artist who lives, works or presents a significant amount of work in Clinton, Eaton or Ingham County. Activities must take place in the greater Lansing region between October 1, 2016 and September 30, Artists must apply as an individual and not as part of an organization or group. Only one project per artist per grant cycle will be awarded. Applicants with unmet obligations on prior grants i.e. late/incomplete reports, may not apply. Grant Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by the Arts Council staff for eligibility. A community review panel will be appointed by the Arts Council and will consist of qualified artistic professionals selected on the basis of their familiarity with, and expertise in, a broad spectrum of artistic practices. During the review panel meeting, applications are discussed, evaluated and scored according to the guidelines and selection criteria. The panel may opt to recommend full or partial funding to any eligible applicant. Decisions of the panel may not be appealed. The Arts Council Board of Directors reviews and makes final decisions regarding the community review panel s recommendations prior to notification and announcement of grants. Selection Criteria: Selections for awards will be based on the following: o Complete and descriptive Project Narrative including the who, what, where, when, why and how o Artistic quality of the artist s work and the proposed project o Merit of the proposed project s public component and its impact upon the local community o Feasibility of project and ability of the individual to undertake and complete the project o Practicality of project budget and if necessary, description of additional financial commitment Awards: All applicants will be informed of the panel and board s decisions after August 15, 2016.

15 Application Process: Guidelines are available electronically at the Arts Council s website at The application is available online at lansingarts.slideroom.com. A free applicant account is required to apply All applications must be submitted in its entirety by 11:59 p.m. July 15, Grant Contract Terms: All components of the project must take place between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 The project must be carried out according to the project description, budget and dates as described in the application. Access to local participation in the project will not be limited on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability. The Arts Council of Greater Lansing retains the right to, at any time, audit the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the artist relevant to the contract. The Arts Council of Greater Lansing logo and the following credit line must appear on all publicity related to the project: "This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing." For the artist to receive the final payment for project funding and so the Arts Council may evaluate the success of the project, the applicant must submit a final report along with attached financial information and documentation no later than October 31, Applicants who do not submit a timely final report are ineligible for any future Arts Council grant funding. APPLICATION I. ACG Applicant Information II. III. IV. ACG Project Information ACG Budget Information ACG Required Attachments a. Project Narrative b. Budget c. Resume d. Letters of Support (from community partners) GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIREITY BY 11:59PM JULY 15, 2016 at LansingArts.Slideroom.com The e-grant system will not accept applications after this time. Incomplete applications will not be accepted by the e-grant system.

16 file:///c:/users/wlongpr/appdata/local/temp/xpgrpwise/57866ccbchallchallpo1... Page 1 of 3 5/15/2017 Wendy Longpre - Re: Potential Artists in the Community Grant From: To: Date: Subject: Cc: Attachments: Catherine DeShambo Tim McCaffrey; Wendy Longpre 7/13/2016 4:31 PM Re: Potential Artists in the Community Grant Scott House Labyrinth.pdf Hi Tim and Wendy, I will be submitting a letter of support for this project no later than tomorrow. I am wondering if you would want to add both or one of your signatures to add some additional weight to their consideration? I think this is a great project to support. Here is a rough project summary from Ken: This project is to revitalize and reclaim a space of the Patriarche Park to encourage community participation and enjoyment from an area that has gone out of sight and out of mind. The shuffle board courts have long been out of use by the community and the area has begun to over grow and show general signs of wear. People still use the space but out of its original context by becoming a place where people go to be alone and to enjoy some momentary privacy in the outdoors; primarily, people will go to the area to eat lunch or to read a book. Knowing that people value privacy and use the area to be alone, I hope that I can create a space that would encourage people to use that alone time constructively. To me, part of spending time alone is processing ideas and thinking about problems, and spending time st the shuffle board courts allowed me to reflect on what it is that I would like to see the space turned into. I would like to install a meditation labyrinth over the concrete of the shuffle board courts. I was first introduced to a labyrinth for meditation in the Summer of 2015 and by spending time in the space at Patriarche Park and thinking about the size and potential function of an installation, I became clear to me that something non-obtrusive and calming would be the best to serve the community. The labyrinth would be constructed out of moss and would serve as walls for a footpath that patrons can begin and leave just as simply as they started; i.e. not being trapped between walls. Moss would be a ideal material because it is slow growing and after it is set would require very little maintenance to keep up. The importance of this project is to serve the community and rejuvenate a space; but it doesn't end there. The court is surrounded by raised concrete garden beds and in one of these beds by the entrance is a plaque on a boulder honoring Joyce Marjorie (Artimage) Nelson for all of the pine and spruce trees in the park and that the donation is to honor Joyce and her unborn child as a living gift. This project also serves to honor the previous donation by maintaining and giving new life to the area where it resides. Moss becomes more relevant in the context of the plaque as the plant serves as a symbol for maternal love and the space becomes more than an area to have time alone but to be reminded of family, community, and our personal identity. I have also attached Ken's drawing. Let me know what you think.

17 file:///c:/users/wlongpr/appdata/local/temp/xpgrpwise/57866ccbchallchallpo1... Page 2 of 3 5/15/2017 Thanks! Cathy >>> Catherine DeShambo 6/17/2016 3:24 PM >>> Here is Ken's reply to the question of design: As of right now, the plan is to lay moss as the border of the labyrinth and I am looking into how to apply moss on to concrete and what type of moss would survive in the area. It may include stones in the end but I'm still researching. I didn't think tearing up the concrete would be allowed so I think moss would be a cool alternative. There is a meeting Monday that will provide more information to the grant process/requirements that i will be attending. I'll have more information then. Thanks for spreading the word! I've seen pictures of some very cool labryinths done with moss. I'll send more info as I have it. Thanks! Cathy >>> Wendy Longpre 6/17/2016 2:20 PM >>> Hi Cathy: A few thoughts: - This is a funding source and program that I wasn't aware of, and I don't think I've seen an application brought forward to the City before. - It's a neat idea and could really enhance that area of the park. - Is Ken going to clean the shuffleboard surface and paint it with a labyrinth design, or will he be laying stone or brick on top of the existing surface to get the design? I'd be curious to know his method of fabrication. - I'm also assuming that he won't be removing any of the hard surfacing, but we probably should clarify that. Regarding necessary approvals, I'm not sure what is required. Tim may have a better idea of that. I'm thinking that this type of project should be something that requires staff approval only, but there may be some concern with liability, or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing may require formal approval. Let me know if you need anything from me. Wendy >>> Catherine DeShambo 6/14/2016 4:14 PM >>> Hi Wendy and Tim, Ken Hunter is a temp working at Patriarche Park for us. When we hired him in May, he had just graduated from MSU with a degree in Fine Arts/Painting. I remember thinking at the time that we hired him that maybe working at the park will inspire him to want to paint a mural or something fun for us...

18 file:///c:/users/wlongpr/appdata/local/temp/xpgrpwise/57866ccbchallchallpo1... Page 3 of 3 5/15/2017 Well Ken approached me this week about a grant application that he would like to submit to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. The Artists in the Community Grant Program "supports community-driven placemaking projects that capitalize on greater Lansing's assets, inspiration and potential, contributing to a "sense of place" for residents, businesses and visitors." Ken is proposing to restore the shuffle board court area of the park and transform it into an interactive space by designing a labryinth. He has not shared any drawings or designs yet. I have attached the grant application so that you can see it as well. Ken is seeking permission to do this project and letters of support from Community partners. The deadline to apply is July 15. Have you had a proposal like this previously? What kinds of approval would this require? Would it have to go to the Parks and Rec Commission? Council? It is a little unusual in that this grant requires the artist to apply. What are your thoughts? Thanks! Cathy

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20 file:///c:/users/wlongpr/appdata/local/temp/xpgrpwise/5915bb22challchallpo1... Page 1 of 1 5/15/2017 Wendy Longpre - Kenneth Hunter Labyrinth Completed at Patriarche Park From: To: Date: Subject: Cc: Attachments: Catherine DeShambo Wendy Longpre; Tim McCaffrey 5/12/2017 1:39 PM Kenneth Hunter Labyrinth Completed at Patriarche Park Mikell Frey; Scott House IMG_4234.JPG; IMG_4235.JPG Hi Tim and Wendy, Kenneth Hunter, the artist who received a Greater Lansing Arts Council grant to create a labyrinth at Patriarche Park, has completed the project. I have attached a couple of pics. I think it is a great addition to that corner of the park. Mikell, Ken and I are working on a press event. Please let me know if you have ideas, want to suggest a speaker, etc... We are looking at something for the end of May. Thanks! Cathy

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23 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS Quality Services for a Quality Community MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: East Lansing Arts Commission Wendy Wilmers Longpre, Assistant Director DATE: May 17, 2017 SUBJECT: Durand Project Public Art Requirement City of East Lansing PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI (517) In January, the Arts Commission approved a proposal from Hagan Realty to accept a donation of artwork as fulfillment of the Public Art requirements for their project located at and 136 Durand Street. Hagan Realty had proposed to purchase acrylic paintings by local artist Craig Cossey and donate the art to the City of East Lansing. A condition of the Commission approval was that the specific paintings would be chosen by the applicant and approved by the Arts Commission, for installation at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center or in an alternative facility owned by the City of East Lansing that is mutually agreed to by the applicant and the City. Attached is the Art Selection Proposal from Hagan Realty. It is proposed that three paintings will be donated to the City: 1. A Day in December, 8 x 5 2. Barn Wood, 4 x 2 3. Water Rights, 4 x 2 The paintings are unified in color and theme with the larger painting being a broad view of an abandoned mining town and the two smaller paintings being detailed views of weathered wood and surrounding features as could be expected to be seen in aged and abandoned places. The value of the artwork and installation is stated as between $16,100 and $16,200, depending on final installation costs. This is slightly over 1% of the value of the development which is $1.6 million. It is proposed that the paintings be installed on the 2 nd floor of the Hannah Community Center, in the locations shown on the attached graphic. With Art Commission concurrence, the following motion is suggested: Move that the Art Selection Proposal as presented by Hagan Realty be accepted as fulfillment of the Public Art Requirement for the 136 Durand Street project. Attachments (2)

24 927 E. Grand River Ave. Suite 11 East Lansing, MI Ph. (517) Fax (517) Durand Project Public Art Requirement Summary May 16, 2017 In order to fulfill our obligation under the City of East Lansing s Public Art Requirement Ordinance we plan to donate the follow pieces of art. In addition; as part of our donation, we will also provide the installation as detailed below. Painting Title Painting size (approx.) Retail Price Installation Location A Day in December 8 wide x 5 tall $8, Barn Wood 4 wide x 2 tall $3, Water Rights 4 wide x 2 tall $3, nd floor hall Hannah Community Center 2 nd floor outside elevator Hannah Community Center 2nd floor outside elevator Hannah Community Center Installation system: For the 2 smaller paintings we plan to install them by attaching wire to the back of the paintings and hanging them on anchors in the wall. Each painting will hang on 2 anchors. If the anchor system will not support the paintings we will utilize the Original Gallery System sold by Gallery System Art Displays. The larger painting will require a French Cleat system due to the size and weight of the painting. Installation cost: The overall cost of materials and time for the install is estimated to cost between $200 & $300. Lastly; we plan to install a name plate and/or painting description near each painting. Thank you, Brian Hagan Hagan Realty, Inc.

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