FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2013
CONTACT:
Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places Coordinator
970.479.2344/meppard@vailgov.com
Celebrate the Season of Light with The Seventh Annual Triumph Winterfest
Logan Luminescence
December 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Vail Holidaze Tree Lighting
(Vail, CO) --- For a second season, Vail residents Vicki and Kent Logan have joined alongside Triumph
Partners to bring even more ice installations to The Seventh Annual Triumph Winterfest. With two
exhibitions scheduled for this winter season, Art in Public Places (AIPP) is pleased to open Logan
Luminescence in conjunction with the Vail Holidaze tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. on December 22nd in
Slifer Square by the Covered Bridge in Vail Village.
Logan Luminescence by artist Thomas Barlow
Sponsored by Vicki and Kent Logan
This first installation of The Seventh Annual Triumph Winterfest will include 70 cylindrical ice lanterns in
varying dimensions that will transform Slifer Square into an atmospheric ice and light installation. Logan
Luminescene will set aglow to this holiday season in Vail. Enjoy the unveiling of this exhibition, along
with hot chocolate, and entertainment at the Vail Holidaze tree lighting Dec. 22nd from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Paper Lantern Making Workshops at the Vail Public Library
Sponsored by Doe Browning, Art in Public Places Board Chair
AIPP is partnering with the Town of Vail Public Library to host free community paper lantern making
workshops. Local artist Helen Hiebert, author of the books Paper Illuminated and Playing with Paper,
will instruct participants of all ages on how to create your own paper lantern. Join the Vail community by
bringing your paper lantern to the tree lighting on Dec. 22 at 5:00 p.m. for all to enjoy. LED battery lights
will be provided courtesy of our sponsor, so you can illuminate your paper lantern at the Vail Holidaze
tree lighting.
Paper lantern workshops will take place in the Community Room at the Vail Public Library.
Dec. 15th from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. (ages 13 +) and Dec. 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (all ages) just before
the tree lighting! Space is limited. Reserve your spot in the one hour allotments by calling AIPP
Coordinator Molly Eppard at 970-479 2344/meppard@vailgov.com.
Children’s Book Drive for Colorado Flood Relief
AIPP with the Vail Public Library is coordinating a book drive for Colorado flood relief this holiday
season. A donation of a gently used or new children’s or pre-teen book is appreciated to participate in
the lantern workshops. Drop-off locations will be located at the Vail Public Library, Town Municipal
Building, and Vail Public Works Department from December 1st through 22nd.
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Arches by Paul Wertin opening Jan. 17th on the Gore Creek Promenade in Vail Village
Sponsored by Triumph Partners
Travel through large-scaled undulating walls of ice that fade into arches along the Gore Creek
Promenade. Inspired by Christo’s environmental installations, Wertin is transforming the landscape
along the Gore Creek Promenade to create an interactive experience for all ages to enjoy. This is
Wertin’s second solo appearance at the Triumph Winterfest. Wertin’s 2013 installation AlpenGLOW
consisted of 19 ice sculptures. The sculptures fused geometric and organic shapes with intricate
lighting effects to great acclaim. He also was integral in the installation of last season’s popular Logan
Ice Theater, a first-of-its-kind outdoor cinematic film experience projected on ice!
The Triumph Winterfest has garnered national media attention and award winning recognition in the
public art realm. Previous Triumph Winterfest artists include three exhibitions by Lawrence Argent with
Scott Rella, two installations by Karl Krueger, and multiple lighting designs by Nathan Cox of Pink
Monkey.
Charitable Funding for Triumph Winterfest
Triumph Partners’ continued support of the visual arts in the Vail Valley is exemplified through their
charitable donations toward the annual Triumph Winterfest exhibition. Their financial contributions to Art
in Public Places will enable this popular free and family friendly outdoor snow and ice sculpture
exhibition to continue through 2015.
Founded in 2002 by partners Steve Virostek and James Fangmeyer, Triumph Partners has offices in
Vail and Bethesda, Md. Initially focused primarily in commercial and residential real estate
development, Triumph Partners has expanded its operations and scope of services through its five
companies to include property management, real estate sales, and luxury vacation home rentals,
commercial consulting, and resort and leisure industry consulting. The company’s diversified growth in
Vail and into other mountain resort communities is making it a driving force in Colorado’s real estate
market.
Logan Luminescence is made possible by a generous matching donation from part-time Vail residents
Vicki and Kent Logan. The Logans, who were married on top of Vail Mountain in 1985, have been
dedicated supporters of the arts for many years. It is with great appreciation from Art in Public Places
that they have joined alongside Triumph Partners for a second year to help foster the visual arts in the
Vail community.
Information about The Seventh Annual Triumph Winterfest,
Logan Luminescence, Arches, and the paper lantern workshops may be found on www.artinvail.com
or contact Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places Coordinator meppard@vailgov.com / 970-479-2344.
For more information about all of the events around Vail Holidaze visit www.vailholidaze.com.
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