Art in Public Places (AIPP) is pleased to announce a robust summer of public art programming and community engagement with artist-in-residence Squire Broel.

In anticipation of a working visual art studio designed by Harry Teague Architects nestled within Ford Park, this summer’s artist-in-residency pilot program will be a framework for the public art program while expanding the collection for generations to enjoy. AIPP invited Squire Broel from Walla Walla, Washington to be the first resident visual artist in Vail during the month of July.

A selection of Broel’s work is currently on view at the entrance to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and in the town’s welcome centers. His sculptures are layered with references to nature, history, contemporary culture, individuality, and community. His artwork considers connections between the external and the internal, the physical world and the world of thought and emotion.

Calendar of Residency Events:

Tuesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 @ 9:15 – 11:00

Artist Discussion and Sketch

Meet at 9:15 at the entrance to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Ford Park

Learn about Squire’s art, practices, inspirations, and creations. Walk with him through the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and finish with an optional opportunity to sketch with Squire. Souvenir fieldnotes books and materials provided.

Tuesday, July 11 @ 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Create Your Own Tabletop Sculpture with Squire Broel and Alpine Arts Center

Entrance to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Surrounded by Squire’s bronze on display in the amphitheater, create a sculpture to take home! All materials & step-by-step instruction by the artist will be provided.

Alpine Arts Center is excited to offer art programs in partnership with the Town of Vail for a discounted price of $25 per person! Events are fun, social, and open to all ages unless otherwise noted (children should be accompanied by a participating adult).

Register at www.alpinearts.org

Tuesday, July 11 @ 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

Community Art Project with Squire Broel and Alpine Arts Center

Entrance to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Join us during the concert starting @ 5:30 for a community drop-in art project with Squire Broel! The Community Art Project inspired by the artist’s body of work will be celebrated at the closing of the residency on July 28^th. Free of Charge.

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 @ 11:00 – 12:30

Artist in residence Squire Broel joins Public Art Coordinator Molly Eppard for the Wednesday Art Walks

Vail Village Welcome Center

With a selection of works by Squire on view in the Welcome Centers, the artist will participate in the popular Wednesday Art Walks to discuss his work, the residency, and the public art throughout Vail.

For more information visit www.artinvail.com or contact Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places: meppard@vailgov.com or 970-479-2344.