Date: 05/16/2014

Final
Application for Temporary Art Display

CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Deny Randall Sinner's application for a temporary Pass Without Objection



02:12 PM -- Application for Temporary Art Display

Mr. Randall Sinner introduced himself and described his artwork, "38 of 50" (Attachment D). He explained that the work was originally a performance piece in which he stitched rope from the flags of states that permit capital punishment. He suggested that the resulting artwork could be displayed in the Capitol rotunda, and he noted that it is an educational piece.

Attachment D.pdfAttachment D.pdf

At Senator Newell's request, Mr. Sinner explained that "38 of 50" has been exhibited in museums. Committee members clarified that parts of the piece had been exhibited at the Kansas State Capitol.

Mr. Patterson and Mr. Sinner discussed the possible timing of such an exhibit. Senator Newell noted that it could be problematic to have the exhibit displayed when the legislature might be discussing the issue of capital punishment.

Mr. Sinner responded to concerns about the neutrality of the artwork. He noted that the piece is toned down by the soft nature of the material. Committee members discussed the political nature of the piece.

Mr. Patterson clarified the proposed display with Mr. Sinner.

At Representative Hullinghorst's request, Mr. Pechota noted that the only appropriate location in the building would likely be the basement rotunda. Ms. Bishop and Mr. Pechota discussed the Creative Capitol exhibits displayed in this space.

Mr. Patterson, Ms. Miklosi, Senator Newell, and committee staff discussed various aspects of the proposal.

02:32 PM

Ms. Miklosi recommended that the committee have guidelines for accepting artwork of a political nature. Mr. Pechota noted that the Subcommittee on the Master Plan for the Capitol Art Collection would like to create a mission statement addressing the types of art appropriate for the Capitol building.

Committee members discussed political artwork generally.

Ms. Miklosi and Ms. Green discussed Mr. Sinner's application process.

Representative Hullinghorst expressed support for better guidelines for artists but noted that she was not supportive of the exhibit.

BILL:Application for Temporary Art Display
TIME: 02:40:36 PM
MOVED:Bishop
MOTION:Deny Randall Sinner's application for a temporary art display in the State Capitol building. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Anderson
Excused
Bishop
Eddins
Green
Lee
Excused
Markwell
Miklosi
Excused
Nichols
Patterson
Walter
Hullinghorst
Newell
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



02:41 PM

Committee members recommended that staff research the following areas related to Creative Capitol exhibits and applications for displaying artwork in the Capitol generally:

Staff agreed to research these issues and prepare information for a future committee meeting.

Ms. Bishop and Mr. Patterson discussed art on the Capitol grounds.