1	"Pittsburgh Int’l Airport Art Panel..." Pittsburgh Int’l Airport Art Panel Presentation Prepared by: JoAnn Jenny July 31, 2008
2	Today’s Presentation: Current Art at the Airport Recent Developments Opportunities Challenges Expectations of the Art Panel
3	Current Art at the Airport Strip Mines – 41’ tapestry over the VisitPittsburgh Center on the baggage claim level (originally from Greater PIT terminal) Pittsburgh – Alexander Calder mobile in the Airside Terminal, soon to be loaned to Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome from February to May 2009 Miss Pittsburgh – Clifford Ball’s Waco 9 suspended above the transit level Silver Grid Wall – Aluminum panels above the airside escalators Veterans Memorial Fountain – Stainless steel and etched glass fountain located on commercial departures Commissioned works for the new terminal: Compass – Michael Morrill etched glass at C Concourse Paths – Jackie Ferrara floor tile design on Ticketing and Transit levels Home and Away – Alan Saret floor tile design in the Airside Terminal Cloud Room – Maren Hassinger’s Reflection Room located on the Airside mezzanine (decommissioned) Steam Gardens – Robert Morris earthwork art outside of the parking garage (decommissioned)
4	Recent Developments: Pittsburgh Glass Center Regional Asset Program Art Exhibitions in Display Cases Attendance at the Art in the Airport Conference in Toronto
5	Year Of Glass Exhibition with the Pittsburgh Glass Center - 2007 Installation of two Glass Mosaics: Old Pittsburgh and New Pittsburgh by Daviea Davis at the Landside Train Station Coincide with the city-wide Year of Glass celebration
6	Regional Asset Program Pittsburgh International Airport partners with local organizations to showcase different facets of our region. Examples include: Franco Harris and George Washington figures (Heinz History Center) Mr. Roger’s Display (Family Communications) T-Rex Display (Carnegie Museum of Natural History) Attending the Art in the Airport conference Display Case Exhibits include: Year of Glass – Pittsburgh Glass Center Ceramix – Manchester Craftsmen Guild Recycle Runway – Fashions made from recyclables
7	(Regional Assets Continued) Other Projects in the Works The National Aviary has expressed interest in a display here. ACAA is in the process of creating a Video to compliment the Historical Display commemorating Greater Pittsburgh International Airport
8	Regional Assets Proposal Outline: Before any project can be approved, a proposal must be submitted. The proposal must include: Name of the event/project Purpose of promoting at Pittsburgh International Airport Date of the event Date of posting at the airport Installation requirements and details Include a mock-up of what the area should look like when the installation is complete
9	Regional Assets Program Guidelines (continued): Possible costs: Permits Labor, escorts for workers, carpenters ($35/hour) Installation Proof of insurance, Hold harmless We require a deposit in advance.
10	Regional Assets Program Guidelines (continued): Displays are limited to the following areas: Glass display cases on the south end of the Ticketing Level, Landside Terminal. Glass display case in the C Concourse, Airside Terminal. Dimensions: 10 feet in length and 56 inches in height. D concourse display case is on loan from Pittsburgh Glass Center
11	Opportunities Grow the regional asset program Add displays for a community art program Unique opportunities: Doggie Doo Park Kidsport Military and Family Center Consider more public art for the airport: site specific and exhibitions Seek corporate sponsorship for new installations
12	Possible places for art at Pittsburgh International Airport:
13	Landside- Baggage Claim Lighted Bulkhead/ Illuminated Areas Next to Southwest baggage carousel Next to US Airways baggage carousel Next to Badging Office (2 sides) *all are somewhat obstructed by baggage claim signs
14	Landside- Baggage Claim Walls above windows next to baggage carousels Wall above window next to Dollar Rental
15	Landside- Outside the Baggage Claim Area Former steam garden - 4 bays
16	Landside- Ticketing Level Display case on south wall
17	Landside- Transit Level Wall above City of Bridges Cafe Wall above Au Bon Pain
18	Landside- Transit Level Skylight space above the train waiting area
19	Landside- Transit Level Departing train- glass wall next to passenger screening area
20	Airside- Train Level Wall space on departing side of train
21	Airside- Train Level Behind escalators- lots of space, possibly for a Cultural Center
22	Airside- Concourse C Kidsport
23	Airside- Concourse C Walls in international hallway, at the end of the concourse Phone areas
24	Airside- Concourse C Open wall space across from the display case Display case at beginning of concourse, near the Core
25	Airside- Concourse B Wall space Phone areas
26	Airside- Concourse D Hallways here are wider- could put display cases down center of hallway
27	Notes from the AAAE Arts in the Airport conference Toronto, May 1,2, 2008 Albany and Ashville airports shared packets on their programs: forms, brochures, policies, insurance requirements, etc. Most programs are funded by the Airport Authority Many promote the opportunities for artists on their websites. Albany: $115,000 annual budget, rotating exhibit twice a year, stipend paid to artist for site specific work $2,500, four year limit. If the art work permits it, the art is returned to the artist at end of term. Maintenance is now an important part of the planning process. Rhode Island has a conservation fund. Port of Oakland has a contract with the Oakland Museum to handle the program. Art sales: Some airports collect up to 30 percent commission on sales of the artwork. Some just refer interested parties back to the artists. Most large installations are solicited with the RFP. Art panelists and architect provides input, recommendation. Labyrinth has a $500,000 budget.
28	Christopher Janney, PhenomenArts, Inc. Circling, DFW Big push for Interactive Art using lights sounds, motion sensing. Maintenance includes electrical, software, hardware. Usually the artist stays involved with this maintenance. Examples include Miami International Airport Rainbow Glass on Moving Walkway, DFW Labyrinth of Glass in the International Terminal.
29	Check your insurance Concern is Art Vandalism: Toronto Tilted Spheres, graffiti made from fingernail scratching. Took months and $$$$$ to restore and protect without using harsh toxic chemicals.
30	Challenges: Little budget No staff
31	Expectations for PIT Art Panel Members Mission advises that panel should be limited to five Advise on some requests for exhibition Explore sponsored art program for site specific installations Meetings conducted as needed
32	Discussion
33	Thank you!