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PUBLICARTCOMMISSION - REGULARMEETING
November 18, 2022
AGENDA
CALLTOORDER
8:30 a.m. via Zoom
Land Acknowledgement
APPROVALOFMINUTES
PublicArtsCommissionregularmeetingofOctober2,2022
ADDITIONSTOTHEAGENDA
PUBLICFORUM
LIAISONREPORTS
Council Liaison – Stefani Seffinger
Community DevelopmentLiaison – Johanna Tuthill
APRCLiaison – LeslieEldridge
OTHERBUSINESS
Consideration forin person 3rd Thursdayeveningmeetings
PACWORKPLANandPROJECTUPDATES
Golden Connections MedallionsInstallations
Status: Plaque for Nourishing OurCommunity
Status: John Pugh’s MuralProject
Status: Public ForumwithMicahBlacklight’sProject
Status: Public ArtCollectionRackCards
Status: ODOTMOUresponse
Update on AshlandGatewayProject Considerations: Asphalt Murals
ADJOURNMENT
NextMeeting:December 16, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
ATTACHMENTS
Minutes from October 2, 2022 meeting
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PUBLIC ARTSCOMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 21, 2022
DRAFTMinutes
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ken Engelundcalled the meeting to order at 8:32a.m. via Zoom.
Commissioners Present:Staff Present:
Ken EngelundJohanna Tuthill, Associate Planner
Cassie Preskenis Brandon Goldman, Acting Community Development Director
Laura Bloom
Stanley SmithAPRC Liaison:
Destiny YoungLeslie Eldridge
Joel Frank
Council Liaison:
Stefani Seffinger(absent)
Absent Members:Members of the Public:
Peter Finkle
John Pugh
II.ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA-None
III.PUBLIC FORUM–Nomember of the public wished to speak.
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Arts CommissionRegular Meeting,August 19, 2022
Commissioners Preskenis/Bloomm/s to approve theminutes with non-substantive corrections. Voice Vote: ALL
AYES. Motion passed6-0.
V.LIAISON REPORTS
APRC Liaison –Chair Engelund introduced Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioner Leslie Eldridgeas
the new APRC Liaison to the Commission.
Community Development Liaison –Associate Planner Johanna Tuthill stated that Michael Morrison, the
Public Works Superintendent, had informed her that the Medallions had been delayed due to staffing
shortages but were still progressing.
VI.OTHER BUSINESS
Introduction –Chair Engelund introducedActing Community Development Director Brandon Goldmanto the
Commission. Mr. Goldman provided his professional background as well as his connection to Public Art.
Chair Engelund proposed a resolution expressing appreciation and admiration for former Community
Development Director Bill Molnar, who retired from the City on September 30, 2022after many decadesof
public service.
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Commissioners Smith/Preskenis m/s to approve the resolution. Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 6-0.
Mr. Goldman detailed appropriate conduct for public officials and employees regarding elections. He noted
that members of the Commission are considered public officials and as such are prohibited from engaging in
political advocacy while in their official capacity.
Annual Report to Council –Chair Engelund briefly spoke to annual Commission report he gave to the City
Council on October 4, 2022, and thanked Ms. Tuthill for her assistance.
VII.PAC WORKPLAN and PROJECT UPDATES
Peter Finkle suggested that a new plaque be commissionedfor the“Nourishing Our Community” project.He
offered three options for consideration (see attachment #1).
Commissioners Smith/Frankm/s to approveoption #3 with the following corrections:
Change the sentence from‘All three “nourished” Ashland residents…’to‘All three nourished Ashland
residents, both figuratively and literally…’
Removing the last sentence.
Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 6-0.
Commissioners Smith/Preskenis m/s for Commissioner Frank to design the plaque in a similar fashion to the Gold
Connections piece and get a quote for the project. Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 6-0.
John Pugh Presentation –Proposed Gift to the City: Elks Building Mural
Mr. Pugh provided a presentation to the Commission regarding his proposed mural on the Elks Lodge
building (see attachment #2).
Commissioner Preskenis inquired if Mr. Pugh had reached out for feedback on his project from local
indigenous peoples. Mr. Pugh replied that he had begun to seek feedback but that he is very early in
the process. Commissioner Preskenis suggested that Mr. Pugh consider how his project could be
perceived by local indigenous peoples, to which Mr. Pugh replied that he is open to opening that
dialogue,making changes,and growing the project.
Commissioner Smith suggested that the artwork include an historical figure like Grandma Aggie.
Commissioner Preskenis added that Grandma Aggie’sancestors could also beanappropriate
addition.Mr. Pugh was receptive to this idea.
Commissioner Frank recommended that the project no contain any politically-charged elements,
particularly with the artist being of Caucasian heritage.Mr. Pugh responded that it is his intention to
create an historical piece, not a political one.Commissioner Smith agreed that the political impact
should be considered, but that the proposed project has a greater historical context than a political
one. Commissioner Smith added thatMr. Pugh could be accused of appropriating Native American
imagery. Commissioner Young agreed that the Commission should be prepared for some political
pushback. Commissioner Preskenis commented that the artwork would not be political, it would be
human, and could promote healing within the community.Mr. Pugh stated that his art could have the
opportunity to provide healing.
Chair Engelund noted that, with the mural packet required for the project, the budget for whole
artwork would be approximately $200,000.
Commissioner Frank commented that many pieces of City art had become oversaturated with
references to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival,andthatMt. Shasta would not be appropriate for
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inclusion in a City of Ashland artwork.Mr. Pugh responded that the mountain included in the artwork
was Mt. Ashland, and that only a prelude to OSF would be represented in his project.
Commissioner Smith/Bloomm/s that the Commission endorses the “Where the Crow Lights”conceptand to bring
into the public art collection upon completion as a gift to the City,with the appropriate due diligence to the related
indigenous communities. Voice Vote: Commissioners Bloom, Smith, Preskenis, Young, Engelund: AYE.
Commissioner Frank: NAY. Motion passed: 5-1.
Mr. Goldman commented that the Historic Commission had voiced approval for the project, and that the Commission could
seek a further endorsement for theartwork’sfinal approval.
Ashland Gateway Project
Chair Engelund mentioned that the prospect of a Gateway project had arisen in discussions with Scott
Fleury, the Director of Public Works, and Beverly Hovenkamp, the Chair of the Historic Commission. It
was suggested that the City consider the idea of establishing a Gateway Project and explore ideas for
a more welcoming artworks at one-two sites inAshland. It would be unrelated to the MAP project.
Commissioner Bloom wonderedwhether this would interfere with projectscurrently in progress.
There were discussions about what form these gateways would take. Commissioner Preskenis
suggested a mural underneath the train tracks on the north end of the City, butboth her and
Commissioner Bloomwereconcerned about the Commission’s limited time and resources in
undertaking another project.
Chair Engelund volunteered to begin the process, with other Commissioners taking on various steps in
the future.
Commissioner Bloom/Preskenis m/s for the Commission to explore the establishment of a Gateway Project. Voice
Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 6-0.
Meetings with H.C. Chair and Commission: MAP I, MAP II, Volunteers
Chair Engelund stated that he had given a presentation to the Historic Commission, and had proposed
that both commissions recruits one-two members to form a subcommitteeregarding the MAP II
project,There was discussion regarding who among the Commission would be willing to volunteer to
spearhead the MAP II project. Chair Engelund commented that the MAP I project had taken a
considerable amount of work, but had establishedmuch of theneededgroundworkfor MAP II.
Commissioner Preskenis expressed interest in assisting identifying the next MAP II project location.
Chair Engelund thanked Commissioner Preskenis, and commented that Mr. Finkle and members of
the Historic Commission would also be involved.
Public Forum considerations with Micah Blacklight’s work as a key component
Commissioner Preskenis announced that Micah Blacklight’s project was approved by the City Council,
and Mr. Blacklight has now begun fundraising. He has requested that the Commission hold two public
forums to assist with this, with the first taking the form of a panel discussion.There couldalsobe an
open discussion portion where non-BIPOC members of the community would be able to offer candid
feedback on the project, as well as a Q&A.Chair Engelund said that the firstpublic forumis currently
scheduled for January 12, 2022, andwould be used to then set up the second public forum.
Commissioner Preskenis invited any additional Commissioners to join in the organization of the
meetings.
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Chair Engelund detailed how there have been discussions over the idea of creating a rack card for the
Public Art Collection. It could be distributed at art galleries, and would direct holders to the Public Art
Collection website.
Commissioner Smith noted that one may already exist, and CommissionerPreskenis said that there is an
outdated one at the Chamber of Commerce.
Chair Engelund stated that the price would not exceed$500 and be developed by Bruce Bayard, and would
be 5x9. Commissioner Smith suggested that his company could do the printing if the Commission covers
the cost of the paper.
CommissionerEngelund/Preskenis m/s to commission the creation of 1,000 5x9 rack cards with Sole Source design
to the Art Authority for the cost of the paper. Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Smith inquired when the Commission would return to in-person meetings. Chair Engelund stated that it is up to
the Commission’s discretion, and that the meetings could be a hybrid of in-person and Zoom in order to accommodate
Commissioners with limited schedules. Mr. Goldman stated that the City couldhostin-person meetings,and that the
Commission could vote to allow online participation during the meetings. Chair Engelund noted that the Historic Commission
allowed for online participation for its members. Commissioner Young remarked that in-person meetings could be disruptive to
those with full-time jobs. Chair Engelund suggested that he discuss this topic with staff prior to the November 18, 2022
meeting.
Chair Engelund requested that some clarity be provided to the Commission regarding the state of its art funding balance. Mr.
Goldman mentioned that he reached out to the Finance Departmentfor the funds used for public art. He noted that the
balance is currently $57,000, but that those funds are limited to tourism-related projects and all funding is granted at the
discretion of the Council. A separatePublic Art fund would come with auditing requirements,and past allocations from the
Council were between $20,000 -$35,000 annually. Chair Engelund thanked Mr. Goldman, and requested that he assist the
Commission in receiving regular financial updates regarding the fund’s balance.
Commissioner Preskenis mentioned the Commission had not gotten an update about the Utility Box art applicationto the
Oregon Department of Transportation, and hoped that itwas progressing. She also noted that the Commission hadasked
Council Liaison Stefani Seffinger to bring the updated land acknowledgement to the Council.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT -10:06AM
Next Meeting:November 18,2022
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Downtown Ashland Elks Mural Proposal - John Pugh
Itemized Budget Estimate
The project budget of $200,000 will include all labor, materials, studio expenses,
scaffolding, and general liability insurance. This project will be fabricated and mostly
painted in the studio, with about 35% of the process saved for the on location
installation and integration.
Paint and Materials
Studio Overhead (based on five months studio time): $16,000
Nova Color Paints, Varnishes, and Gels for installation: $11,000
Prepared PolyTab (outdoor mural canvas): $3,000
Wall Prep and Skim Coating
Pressure Washing $2,500
Wall Plastering - includes Weldcrete bonder, Skim Brown Coat, Acrylic
Fine Sand Finish Texture (two coats), and Galvanize Accessory
Reinforcement Metal: $35,000
Prime Wall: $2,500
Final Treatment - B-72: $5,000
Mural Lighting
LED Flood Fixtures (4) $2,000
Wiring, connection parts to power supply, and labor : $4,000
On Site Expenses
$2,000,000 General Liability Insurance (pro-rated): $1,000
Scaffolding (including special rigging over narrow areas): $23,000
Safety / Other Rental Equipment, $2,000
Artist Fees
Artist Fee (includes Artist Time, Research Expenses / Materials,
Photography, Model Making): $65,000
Additional professional artist (in studio & on location) $20,000
Two Artist assistants (in studio & on location): $8,000
Estimated Total: $200,000
Mural Durability and B-72
B-72 is a state-of-the-art new approach to making a mural last generations.
It’s completely resistant to the elements and is so strong that even if the mural
gets tagged, any strong solvents can be used to remove the graffiti without dam-
aging the mural.
When sprayed on the mural, this product penetrates and replaces the acrylic
binding without disturbing the pigment. Murals that look faded or even "gone" can
be attributed to the oxidation of the acrylic binding. When acrylic binding oxidizes
- usually from a combination of sun, water, especially sea water - it creates micro
fractures in the binding (like a cracked windshield). This obscures the mural to
the point of eventually appearing fading beyond recognition.
On a quality acrylic mural the life expectancy for a south / west facing exposure
(northern hemisphere) could be from about 10 to 15 years, and a north / east fac-
ing exposure could be from 15 to 30 years. Yet assuming that the mural artist
used only the finest color-fast pigments, the mural will, with simple maintenance,
become a permanent public art form, and last 100 years. Like mosaics or bronze
sculpture, B-72 breaks the stigma or paradigm that murals do not have long lives.
Rick Briley and Wayne Winiecki of ‘Mural Medics’ are experts on B-72 and it’s ap-
plication. I’ve worked with Rick and Wayne over the years, and believe they are
the go-to-guys for B-72 and for spraying the coating for mural protection. They’ve
used this product on murals that seemed to be faded beyond recognition, and the
results were like magic. Some murals were restored to the point that they looked
like the day they were painted.
For further information and spraying application of B-72, Please contact Rick Bri-
ley at 760 668-1744 or email at: rick.briley@muralmedic.com
John Pugh Mural Commissions (Partial Listing)
2021 Bijou Theater Mural, City of Hermosa Beach, CA
2020 Denver Zoo / City Park, Denver Arts Commission, CO
Aquarium on the Boardwalk - Branson, MI
2019Montclair Mural Project, City of Oakland, CA
Central Life Building, Ottawa Mural Program, IL
2018 Theatre in the Round - Minneapolis, MN
City Walk Mural Project, Government of UAE - Dubai, UAE
2017 Quetzalcoatl Mural Project, Government of Mexico - Mexico City
Jean Cocteau Theater, George RR Martin - Santa Fe, NM
2016 State Library, Wisconsin Historical Society - Madison, WI
Promega Corporation - Madison, WI
2015 Lennox Mural with Elastic TV Production - Santa Monica, CA
City of La Crosse, National Endowment for the Arts - La Crosse,WI
2014 Sacramento Water Tank Project, Sacramento Arts Commission, CA
GE Wonderground Mural Project - LA, Boston, SF, Chicago, and NYC
2013 Wonderworks Science Museum, Syracuse, NY
City of Hermosa Beach - LA, CA
2012 Speightstown Mural Project – Speightstown, Barbados
Universal Studios – Tokyo, Japan
2011 City of New Plymouth - New Zealand
Beach Boardwalk – Santa Cruz, CA
2010 Westside Recreation Centre, Calgary Arts Commission - Calgary, Canada
Pepsi Cola International - New York, NY
Skyline College, Art in Public Places – San Bruno, CA
2009 Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency – Santa Cruz, CA
Aquatic Center, City of Fremont Arts Commission – Fremont, CA
Del Oro Theater, Redevelopment Agency, Grass Valley, CA
2008 Mana Nalu Plaza, Honolulu Arts Commission - Honolulu, HI
Madera Police Station - Madera, CA
Juvenile Hall Lobby, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, CA
2007 Dimond High School, Anchorage Arts Commission – Anchorage, AK
Star Reacher, Private, Carmel, CA
2006 Downtown Breezeway, Chandler Arts Commission – Phoenix, AZ
Wonderworks Science Museum, Gatlinburg, TN
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (Two Projects)– Palo Alto, CA
2005 Rotorua Public Library, Arts Commission – Rotorua, New Zealand
Sarasota Health Department, Florida Art in State Buildings – Sarasota,FL
2004 Bishop Mural Society (two projects) – Bishop, CA
Crossroads Mural Project, Dublin Arts Commission – Dublin, CA
2003 Mainplace Merced, Redevelopment Agency – Merced, CA
Berryessa Community Center, San Jose Arts Commission – San Jose, CA
2002 El Camino Hospital – Mountain View, CA
Opa Locka Health Services, Florida Art in State Buildings – Miami, FL
Hayward City Hall, Hayward Arts Commission – Hayward, CA
2001 Debra Winger - (private) New York, NY
Global Mural Conference Project – Twentynine Palms, CA
2000 University of North Florida, Florida Art in State Buildings – Jacksonville, FL
Levi Strauss – Dayton, NV & Jacksonville, OR
1999 University of Alaska, 1% For Art Commission – Fairbanks, AK
Kaiser Permanente Hospital – Santa Clara, CA
1998 Victor Valley College Library, Arts Commission – Victorville, CA
Standing on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona Park – Winslow, AZ
1997 Downtown Breezeway, South San Francisco Arts Commission, CA
Barbi Benton – (private) - Honolulu, HI
ICTV, California Design International – San Francisco, CA
Silicon Graphics, Inc. – Mountain View, CA
1996 Pleasant Company – Taipei, Taiwan
Moore Technologies – San Jose, CA
1995 Park Meadows Shopping Center – Denver, CO
Crossroads Center, Palm Desert Arts Commission – Palm Desert, CA
1994 -1980 County Parking Facility, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, CA
Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University – Palo Alto, CA
California State University, Chico
Awards Distinguished Alumnus – California State University, Chico, CA
Most Successful Mural Artist – California Mural Symposium 2006
Master Muralist, Mural Art Center Awards – San Francisco, CA
PublicityJohn Pugh has completed over 250 murals, and his work has appeared in
articles / media world wide including; Time, L.A. Times, New York Times,
USA Today, Good Morning America, London Sun and Mail, Tokyo Mainichi, BBC World
News, Art Business News, Public Art Review, Artweek, and Southwest Art.
The book ‘Murals of John Pugh; Beyond Trompe L’oeil’ (Random House) is available at
Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.
Phone:408 835-4341Address:143 Van Ness Ave., Ashland, OR 97520
Email:artofjohn@gmail.comInstagram:@artofjohnpughWebsite: www.artofjohnpugh.com
October 21, 2022
Report to Public Art Commission of joint Historic Commission
Presentation on proceeding with a Ashland Places
Project.
Ken, Chair of PAC presented the following for consideration to the
members of the Historic Commission following consultations
together with HC Chair Beverly Hovencamp.
We propose that each Commission, PAC and HC recruit one or two
volunteers to form a sub-committee for considering and moving
forward a Marking Ashland Places 2 project. The first task will be to
recommend to each Commission the next proposed Historic District
and Historic theme for a work of public art and the potential spokes
locations (as in the original idea of spokes in MAP 1).
A next task for this committee or its successor replacement
committee would be to identify the type of art work to be considered
in a call to artists for MAP 2 and the types of spokes which might be
considered.
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Following these two tasks, additional considerations would be
regarding potential funding, a call for artists process, and if possible
consideration of a work in progress by internationally known Muralist
John Elks Building Mural.
The 2 Chairs will consult their respective Commissions and convene
on progress and next steps.
Which of you Commissioners would like to join the first committee to
select an historic district and a historic theme? Volunteers need not
be on the commission, of course and Peter Finkle has expressed an
interest.
There is also the need for the two Commissions to review the original
MAP 1 proposal for more than the 5 Medallions and consider
additional medallions.
KJE/BH: 10/21/22
Draft Motion of Appreciation for Bill Molnar at 10/21 PAC
Whereas Mr. Bill Molnar began his planned retirement from his most
recent position of Director of Planning for the City of Ashland, including the
oversight of the Public Arts Commission for many years,
Whereas Bill has provided great public service as he carried out these
duties with professionalism, competence, wisdom and insight while
maintaining the common touch,
Be it resolved the Public Arts Commission expresses appreciation and
admiration for these years of service and support, and further extends it
best wishes to Bill Molnar in his retirement year.