To: Members of the Public Art Commission
From: Maia Aman, Town Liaison
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Staff Updates
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Executive Summary
Staff would like to update the Commission regarding the following items:
Town Board and Commission Business
Please see the attached email update from the Town Manager’s office regarding the Board and Commission Handbook, as well as an informal invitation to an appreciation dinner that will be held at the Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park on September 27 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tree of Wings
Staff met with artist Mary Williams of Tree of Wings to discuss several issues, the first of which is adolescents climbing the sculpture located at the Plaza at Philip S. Miller Park, and the second of which is chipping that is occurring to the sculpture’s steel legs from the rocks installed around the base. While the artist was hesitant to commit to installing a sign that warns park users not to climb, she felt very strongly about removing the rocks and coming up with a solution to prevent future damage. In the interim period before a solution is solidified, she suggested installing synthetic turf around the base, which will prevent additional damage now. Mary also noted in the meeting that there was some remaining budget from the project to do some minimal repair and conservation work to the sculpture. The piece’s other artist, John King, would likely be able to come and get the piece for restoration, which could include addressing the chips, as well as repainting some of the faded sheet metal of the leaves or wings at the top.
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Attachment A - Email