Jen Perry, Chair

Katie Gasper, Vice Chair

Colleen Andrus

Dana Frazee

Public Art Commission

Meeting Minutes

Inger Hiller

KC Neel

Thursday, November 13, 2025

4:00 PM

Central Service Center

1400 Caprice Drive

Castle Rock, CO 80109

This meeting is open to the public. All times indicated on the agenda are approximate. Three or more Council

members may also attend this meeting, during which the items listed herein will be discussed.

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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Jen Perry called the meeting to order at approximately 4 p.m. Council

Liaison Ryan Hollingshead was in attendance, as was Staff Liaison Maia Yates.

4 -

Present

Chair Jen Perry, Commissioner Dana Frazee, Commissioner Inger Hiller, and Commissioner

KC Neel

2 - Vice-Chair Katie Gasper, and Commissioner Colleen Andrus

Not Present

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

PAC 2025-023

Approval of the Minutes

Dana Frazee motioned and Inger Hiller seconded the approval of the minutes; the

motion passed unanimously.

"I move to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2025 Public Art Commission

meeting."

4 - Chair Perry, Commissioner Frazee, Commissioner Hiller, and Commissioner Neel

2 - Vice-Chair Gasper, and Commissioner Andrus

Yes:

Not Present:

AGENDA ITEMS

PAC 2025-024

Ongoing Goals and Objectives - Discussion and Updates

Students from Douglas County High School’s AP Photography class partnered

with the Public Art Commission to photograph the Town’s public art collection.

They attended the meeting to present their photographs and describe their

process. Their teacher, Adam Thorton, was also present. The students explained

that their first step was planning, which included evaluating each artwork and

determining how best to capture it, considering factors such as time of day and

composition. Their next step involved making decisions about lighting and camera

settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. They then moved to the

stage of actually taking the photographs, focusing on composition, angle, detail,

focus, perspective, and framing. With six students participating, they divided the

artworks and each photographed several pieces.

The group encountered a dilemma with editing, as each student had a different

editing style. Belle and Cade led most of the editing work to ensure consistency.

All photos were imported into Lightroom, where they applied a custom preset with

high contrast, added warmth, emphasized green tones, and adjusted shadows,

highlights, and exposure. The students noted that the planning, collaboration, and

editing process helped them achieve their goal of capturing the collection through

creative angles and thoughtful composition. They also reflected on the unique

challenge of photographing artwork, noting that it is difficult to take a picture of a

picture. Key takeaways for them included the importance of lighting, the impact of

angles and framing, and how thinking outside the box enhances creativity and

understanding of photography.

Adam shared that he incorporated the project into his curriculum and that the

class showed strong enthusiasm and engagement. Jen asked how photographing

art differs from photographing people, and the students reiterated that capturing

artwork presents its own challenges. Jen also mentioned that the Public Art Plan

aims to make art more of a destination and asked students what stood out to them

or how existing artworks might be enhanced. Belle observed that the gemstones

sculpture resembles playground equipment, while Miller commented that the mural

is difficult to appreciate unless you are physically on the trail and suggested adding

a teaser sign on Wilcox Street.

Jen noted interest in continuing this type of collaboration in future years and

referenced the recently launched grant program. Dana asked how long the project

took, and the students indicated they began early in the summer.

Following the student presentation, the Commission discussed plans for the

December 11 meeting, proposing to hold it at 4 p.m. at a special location to share

dinner and celebrate the year. The group agreed to the idea, and Inger suggested

hosting the meeting at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. The Commission also

confirmed interest in holding a longer meeting on January 8 for the purposes of

planning priorities for 2025 through 2026 as well. Jen noted that 2026 will need to

include planning efforts to develop the next strategic plan.

The Commission then reviewed the potential purchase of the Art Encounters piece

High Five by Christine Knapp. Chair Jen Perry moved to purchase the bear

sculpture for $18,700, noting it as an ideal example of the Art Encounters program

and highlighting the positive public response. Dana seconded the motion, and it

passed unanimously with a vote of 4-0.

"I move to approve the purchase of High Five by artist Christine Knapp for $18,700."

4 - Chair Perry, Commissioner Frazee, Commissioner Hiller, and Commissioner Neel

Yes:

2 - Vice-Chair Gasper, and Commissioner Andrus

Not Present:

COMMISSION COMMENTS

Jen Perry noted that CDOT will hold an open house at the library on November 17

from 4 to 6 p.m. regarding the transportation hub study. She mentioned that the

discussion will include transit study options and considerations for the north

entryway into town, which has been identified as an area of concern. Jen also

shared that she submitted a request to the Indigo Oak Foundation for an invitation

to apply for an art grant on behalf of the Town. If the Commission is invited to