REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION January 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 16, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on Happy New Year by Chair Zisman 3. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the January 14th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado 4. Update on actions taken at the January 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the upcoming State Legislative Session by Carrie Roger, Intergovernmental Relations Officer 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural 7. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Funding Supervisor Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion & Possible Action on update on MEASURE report by Meme Styles, Dr. Tiffany Ricks, Hanna Chun, and LaCole Foots 9. Action to Approve Request for Qualification for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project – Reginald Adams 10. Action to Approve Final Design for Longhorn Dam Bridge Art in Public Places Project – 11. Action to Approve Final Design for Beverly Sheffield Pool Art in Public Places Project – 12. Action to Approve Final Design for Highland Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places 13. Action to Approve Final Design for South …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION January 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION ITEMS 17. Presentation by Zac Traeger from Museum of Human Achievement on MOHA ~ state of the arts (process, grants, etc)
Who do you think you are? What are your intentions with my daughter? ● I’m gonna meander a bit, but it all is connected ● Values ● SB689 and Nexus The Context ● Generosity of spirit ● Remember the good things and use these ● “Turn your fucking head” - Deborah Hay Why are we being weird about this? ● Staff - speak clearly ● Commission - use this ● Remember core values ● The machine is old and rigid What if? ● SB689 ● New Words and Tactics SB689 and Nexus ● Prepare testimonials, advocate to those who understand the systems ● Multiple choice grants ● Triangulation ● Greenlining / Qualified Census Tracts ● Ask for what you need Nexus Pt 2 ● Rapid change as a barrier to upward mobility ● Fiscal Sponsorship can be good! ● Lower grant amounts ● Sharing and support should be encouraged ● Using reference points like the NEA, TCA, Creative Capital Three Takeaways -Think about economics thoughtfully and consider the individual impacts of generalization, how to consider the economic and social conditions of the individual and communities. -Words are imprecise, but intentions can be clear, let’s get to what is real and what lives behind the words. Use the intent instead of the word itself. Use language as a description outside of popular or en vogue vocabulary. -Key to solving problems is to consider community as a partner throughout the process.
89TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Rick Ramirez, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer Intergovernmental Relations Office Agenda • Legislative Team & Legislative Agenda • 89th Session Overview • Key City Issues & Bills • Key Bills of Interest to the Commission 2 City of Austin Legislative Team Carrie Rogers Intergovernmental Relations Officer Carrie.Rogers@austintexas.gov 512.923.7577 cell Rick Ramirez Deputy Officer – Legislative Rick.Ramirez2@austintexas.gov 737.218.3668 cell Local / Regional Administrator Deputy Officer Grants / Legislative Funding Alison Ross Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Alison.Ross@austintexas.gov 512.680.3631 cell Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Valerie Gomez Coordinator Valerie.Gomez@austintexas.gov 512.689.8256 cell Annabel Osburn Grants Strategic Program Analyst Grant Writer Grant Writer 3 Legislative Agendas: At a Glance Legislative program focuses on primary City priorities: • Preserve Local Authority: Protect Austin’s control over zoning, ordinances, and local regulations, and ensure cities have appropriate tools to meet housing affordability challenges. • Financial Responsibility: Oppose unfunded state mandates or legislation that would place undue financial burdens on the City. • Community Health & Safety: Support access to healthcare, public safety funding, improved quality of life and protections for vulnerable populations. • Environmental & Infrastructure Resilience: Protect Austin’s natural resources, encourage sustainability, and invest in critical infrastructure. 4 Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session • Election results: New Administration • New House Speaker • New House Rules & Committees • School Finance / School Vouchers • Power Grid 5 State Leadership in the 89th Session The “Big Three” House & Senate Chambers Republicans will control House and Senate in the 89th Session Governor Greg Abbott Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. House Speaker Dustin Burrows Elected by Texas House every two- years on 1st day of the regular session Speaker Burrows elected House Speaker for the 89th Session 89th Session • Senate 20 Republicans, 11 Democrats *3 Freshmen • House 88 Republicans, 62 Democrats *31 Freshmen 6 Changes in the House New Speaker • Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) New House Rules • No Minority Party Committee Chairs • No Majority Party Committee Vice Chairs • New Authority for Vice Chairs • 2 New Standing Committees • 6 Standing Committees Abolished • 11 New Standing Subcommittees New Members • 31 Freshman House Members – the most since 83rd Session in 2013 7 89th Bill Statistics …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE JANUARY 27, 2025 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2024 o Note: Disruptions delayed updated reporting o Total HOT Collections November 2024 = $5,806,193 o 18% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 o Cultural Arts Fund November 2024 = $559,306 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $2,997,205 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.57M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department January 27, 2025 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. FY 25 Nexus Update 3. Grant Funded Activities C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 1/24/25) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 196 (98%) 155 (78%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 44 (86%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) 2 (6%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,811,750 (93%) $6,250,000 $254,000 (99%) $255,000 $251,500 (98%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,362,000 (86%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N FY 25 Nexus Update FY 25 Nexus Timeline January 28, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 30, 2026 Nexus application opens Nexus activities begin Latest Nexus Final Report due date Nexus application closes Last day for Nexus activities March 6, 2025 April 30, 2026 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Grant Overview The Nexus program is designed to nurture new and emerging applicants in the creative community. This program funds art and culture activities of all kinds. Nexus will prioritize applicants who are economically disadvantaged. Applicants who have never received City of Austin Cultural Funding awards in the last five years $5,000 100 Awards (this is not a limit) of $5,000 C I T Y O F A U S T I N What's New? Previous Nexus Grant Application New Nexus Grant Application Two Cycles per year One Cycle Per Year Up to 6 months contract Up to 12 months contract Narrative Questions Scored by City of Austin Staff Multiple Choice Questions with some short answer responses, up to 4 work samples Auto-calculations in the Submittable platform, Cultural Funding Staff and our Third-Party administrators, The Long Center. C I T Y O F A U S T I N …
Maximizing Impact Evaluating Austin’s Hotel Occupancy Tax- Funded Programs TABLE OF CONTENTS Who We Are Purpose of the Evaluation Methodology Quantitative Findings Qualitative Findings Theory of Change Wrap Up W E A R E A B L A C K W O M A N - L E D Research & Data Activism Organization that transforms the stories of impacted communities into data that drives real change. Founded in 2015 by Jameila "Meme" Styles, Measure was created in response to the disconnect between the performance measures tracked by police and the day-to-day experience of her community. Measure grew out of a desire to bolster the Black community’s lived experiences with the power of data. W H Y W E E X I S T Lived Experience is Powerful Data that remains underutilized in the fight to eliminate social disparities in Black, Brown and Indigenous communities. Systemic racism and a lack of equitable data tools prevent these communities from effectively leveraging their own stories and data to drive change. This creates an environment where critical voices are oppressed, and solutions lack the foundation of lived experience. THE EVALUATION TEAM At Measure, we are proud to be an organization that works hard to showcase excellence in the advocacy, research and tech industry. We are proud to present our team of leaders, which includes a wide range of professionals with unique experiences and perspectives. MEME STYLES Founder & President PAULETTE BLANC Co-founder & Chief of Research LACOLE FOOTS Measure Evaluator DR. TIFFANY RICKS Measure Evaluator HANNA CHUN Measure Evaluator PURPOSE Evaluate the broader impact of Austin's Hotel Occupancy Tax-funded cultural programs through comprehensive assessment Combine community input with quantitative analysis to measure program effectiveness in addressing inequities and supporting underrepresented communities Generate actionable insights to optimize program investments and enhance cultural vitality across Austin METHODOLOGY How did we conduct our evaluation? QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Conducted analysis of three HOT-funded programs in 2023, examining representation across race, gender, LGBTQIA status, and age categories Compared program applicants and awardees to the city’s population to spot any under- or overrepresentation. Created visual data comparisons tracking program outcomes by technical assistance utilization and council district distribution, highlighting key demographic patterns METHODOLOGY QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS Focus Groups: Conducted focus groups with individuals who have firsthand experiences of city-funded programs to gather detailed, qualitative feedback. Equity-Focused Research Tool: Used the Measure Equity Focus Group (EFG) Tool, a participatory research method co-designed …
• Project: St. John Site Redevelopment Project • Artist(s): TBD • Phase: Project RFQ Approval • Sponsoring Department: Financial Services Department • Project Budget: $250,000 • Council District: District 4 • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #5 DATE:1/13/2025 CALL TO ARTISTS Public Art Opportunity City of Austin (Texas): Art in Public Places St. John Site Redevelopment Deadline for Submissions – 5:00PM CST: March 14, 2025 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission one artist or artist team to create a site-specific installation or artwork that highlights the history of the St. John neighborhood as prioritized by the Council-adopted St. John Community Vision (Resolution No. 20200729-0117). This opportunity is within the improved park space for the St. John Site located at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752. BACKGROUND The St. John Site is roughly 19 acres of city-owned land located in Council District 4 at the northeast corner of the intersection of St. Johns Avenue and N IH 35. With a rich history as a Freedmen’s community dating back to the 1890s, the St. John Site has been a pivotal location for Central Texas’ African American community to date. PROJECT OVERVIEW As Austin works to acknowledge the grim events of the past, this in-depth effort to strengthen and provide a well- planned and community-focused addition to the St. John neighborhood is key. One artist or artist team will be selected to create an integrated installation or artwork to be placed within the redesigned and expanded St. John Park that welcomes, informs and excites the local community and visitors alike. The attached map (Exhibit A) highlights the proposed park improvements and potential locations for art opportunities within it. Final location of art installation or artwork to be determined with the developer, but the opportunity will be focused within the improved park space. The selected artist will design, fabricate, and implement one installation or artwork that pays homage to the past and links the site improvements and park space to the community today and tomorrow. BUDGET $250,000 One commission will be awarded for this project. The project budget is inclusive of design, fabrication, installation, engineering, permitting fees, travel, shipping expenses, insurance, and other project-related costs. ELIGIBILITY This opportunity is limited to teams of artists based in the State of …
•Project: Longhorn Dam Bridge •Artist: Reginald Adams •Phase: Final Design •Project Budget: $190,000 •Council District: District 3 •Project Manager: Lindsay Hutchens •Sponsoring Department: Transportation & Public Works Arts Commission Date: 01/27/2025 Longhorn Dam Bridge Project Background The Transportation and Public Works Department has partnered with the Parks and Recreation Department and Capital Delivery Services to develop a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Lady Bird Lake near the Longhorn Dam. Through community engagement, a "wishbone" shaped bridge was chosen to connect the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Longhorn Shores, Canterbury and the Holly Peninsula in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. The bridge will provide an alternate option to the sidewalk on Pleasant Valley Road and fill a gap on the Butler Trail. This project began construction in early July 2024 and is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2026. Community feedback requested AIPP artwork be installed in the new Pleasant Valley Underpass that connects the Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Country Club Creek Trail, and Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park. Final Design Presentation by Reginald C. Adams Absolute Equality: Unity Bridge Longhorn Dam Bridge Mosaic Mural Community Engagement Report Introduction The community engagement process for the “Absolute Equality: Unity Bridge” mural project aims to actively involve local residents in the design and concept development. Through workshops and feedback sessions, we gather diverse perspectives to ensure the mural reflects the community’s collective identity and values. Community Engagement Activities 1. Community Engagement Session 1 (July 17, 2024): • Location: Rudy Mendez Recreation Center. • Activities: Introduced the project and gathered initial ideas through brainstorming sessions and surveys. • Outcomes: Collected 19 responses emphasizing themes of equality, diversity, and community unity. 2. Community Engagement Session 2 (October 8, 2024): • Location: Rudy Mendez Recreation Center. • Activities: Presented refined design concepts based on community feedback. • Outcomes: Valuable feedback on cultural representation and historical elements informed the final design iterations. 3. Fabrication Workshops (March 2025 - August 2025): • Activities: Engaged community members in hands-on mosaic fabrication sessions to promote skill development and ownership of the project. • Outcomes: Strengthened community ties and deepened investment in the mural. 4. Installation Activations (December 2025): • Activities: professional artist team commence installation of artwork. • Outcomes: Completion of the final work. Artist’s Statement The “Absolute Equality:Unity Bridge” mosaic mural is designed to celebrate the overarching ideals of equality, unity, and community …
•Project: Beverly Sheffield Pool •Artist: Sun McColgin •Phase: Final Design •Sponsoring Department: Parks & Recreation •Project Budget: $100,000 •Council District: District 7 •Project Manager: Lindsay Hutchens Arts Commission Date: 01/27/2025 Beverly Sheffield Pool Project Background On July 28, 1956, the Northwest Pool and Bathhouse opened to the public. The pool was the first 50-meter regulation Olympic-sized pool in Austin, which allowed the city to qualify for national swimming meets. The Northwest Park Bathhouse was a modern-design circular bathhouse with open-air dressing rooms. The building is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The name of the park and pool was later changed to honor former Parks and Recreation Director Beverly S. Sheffield. Updating the facility started with community engagement in 2022, culminating in an updated plan to ensure this site will continue to be a gem of the community and complement the future vision of Northwest District Park. “Shimmer” Final Design proposal for Sheffield Pool and Park By Sun McColgin November, 2024 ARTWORK DETAILS ● 16 – identical 8’ tall “tentacles” ● steel ● Painted ○ cobalt blue ○ powder blue ● 3’ tall hexagonal concrete base ● 4 tile sections tile ○ *handmade porcelain and limestone “Shimmer” tiles feature the sentiments, memories and ideas of the Sheffield Pool community – Great Horned Owl, Red Tailed Hawk, Monk Parakeet, Heron, Dogs, Dragonflies Aquatic life, Swimmers, and Swingsets (to name a few) Examples of Ryah’s handmade porcelain tiles depicting native Texas wildlife x X marks proposed sculpture site SCULPTURE SITE “Shimmer” in situ "Shimmer" preliminary design for Northwest Sheffield Pool In creating a design for artwork for the Sheffield Pool, I took cues from the neighborhood and community. I incorporated their many ideas and suggestions while staying true to my own artistic ideals. The themes of bright colors (especially blues), animals and community were extremely common during the input process. The sculpture I am proposing, "Shimmer," consists of 16 identical, ten foot tall, painted steel shapes that reference waves of water, tentacles, and aquatic plants that shimmer in the current. These steel pieces are alternately spaced forward and backward in a perfect circle and mounted on a circular, two foot tall, concrete base. This alternating spacing gives the illusion of the waves creating two different organic shapes, like a lotus flower simultaneously opening and closing.The sculpture makes use of space and light to evoke a sense of …
Project: Highland Park AIPP Project • Artist(s): Samara Barks Phase: Final Design Sponsoring Department: PARD Project Budget: 57,100 Council District: 4 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias • • • • • • AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #6 DATE: 1.13.25 Highland Neighborhood Park & Reznicek Fields Art in Public Places Project FINAL-DESIGN REVIEW Samara Barks COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT I wanted to connect the origins of the park space with the community that surrounds and interacts with it today. To begin, I spoke with Mr. Edward Reznicek, himself, to delve into the history of the park, what it's original purpose was and how he became the namesake. In 1970 University Hills Optimist Club was in search of land to develop for youth sports. Later that year, after petitioning the Austin city council, the UHO, along with parents, friends and local community, gathered funds, broke ground and set off to construct the fields. For the past 50 years, the UHO has facilitated youth baseball, kickball, football and soccer. Mr. Reznicek, a retired architect, who helped spearhead the park project, had the space aptly named after him by the UHO members, parents and community involved. “At it's peak UHO operations hosted over 1000 youth yearly and has provided millions of hours of manpower to accomplish these efforts.” -Edward Reznicek 2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESULTS I took the history of the park, dictated to me by Mr. Reznicek, and created a mural showing the reason behind the park's creation. From the collected community stories, I created a shadow box that focuses on the diversity of the current residents and some of the important and fun facts about the Highland neighborhood and history. The whole piece is created to be an interactive gathering place for all that use the park. It's situated right across from the playground to foster interaction among neighbors. The seating area provides shade as well as place for neighbors to sit and view the art around the whole structure. The entire piece is accented with smaller murals of flora and fauna from central Texas. 3 DESIGN I feel I've created a piece that is visually appealing as well as interactive and functional. Currently, the park doesn't have much seating or shade. My piece offers both. Here is my concept for an art piece that offers a space to rest, take in the new additions at the park, as well as tell some of the …
• Project: South Lamar Corridor Project • Artist(s): Wanda Montemayor • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Transportation and Public Works Department • Project Budget: $116,000 • Council District: District 5 & 9 (Artwork will reside in District 9) • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #9 DATE:1/13/20 25 SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR AIPP FINAL REVIEW Artist: Wanda Montemayor Budget: $116,000 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REVIEW May, 2022 Two virtual meetings were held. Dec, 2022 A meeting specifically for local residents and businesses. Guests were prompted with these guiding questions: • What are some things that represent South Lamar to you? • What are your favorite stories or historical landmarks? • Are you interested in volunteering with tile making or with the mosaic? A large portion of Wanda Montemayor’s community engagement happens during fabrication. She plans to invite community members of all demographics to use specified clay molds, scribe messages into wet clay, and learn about her communally creative practice. Sept, 2023 Family Day at Umlauf Sculpture Garden Wanda created approximately 100 ceramic flowers with about 100 community members and families during a workshop held at the Umlauf. The flowers will be utilized in the final installation and serve as inspiration for the to-scale 18" x 18" maquette. Nov, 2023 Fabrication of maquette frames Community members joined at the Community Arts studio to design and fabricate ceramic maquette frames. Respected ceramic artist Lisa Orr joined to help guide the designs. The maquette will highlight the differences between the framed stories and the hill country-inspired landscape in the background. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REVIEW Nov, 2023 Open House at Community Arts studio Community members joined at the Community Arts studio where people shared their South Austin stories while making tiles that will be integrated into the project. Dec, 2023 Austin Mosaic Guild community outreach / engagement Regional mosaic artists will engage with local area artists to create tiles and hear stories and history about South Austin. At our discretion, we may conduct additional tile-making workshops in the community at future dates. ARTWORK NARRATIVE The mural moves like the rapid expansion of the downtown Aus7n area toward the South through the turn of the century. Exploring the last century in South Aus7n to the present day, we find a wealth of musical history from musicians to shops to venues. But before that, South Lamar was an important commerce route for moving goods, caCle, …
AUS ARTS. Update Agenda Item #11 Arts Commission Meeting January 27, 2025 Art In Public Places Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS Tunnel & Tunnel Interfaces Artist Selection Panel Recommendation Sponsoring Department: Aviation Project Budgets: Tunnel $5.8M Interfaces (x2) $2.4M each Council District: District 2 Project Manager: Alex Irrera 1 AUS Tunnel & Tunnel Interfaces PROJECT BACKGROUND Commissioning bodies* sponsored a limited invitation for artists/artist-led teams to submit qualifications for r design, fabrication, and installation consideration for large to medium- scale interdisciplinary, mixed or multimedia artworks within AUS's Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP). Opportunities were identified as Phase I of the AUS Arts Sites and Opportunities Plan 1. Subgrade Tunnel connecting the exiting Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) and future Concourse B 2. Concourse B-Tunnel Interfaces 3. BJT Tunnel Interface *The City of Austin Art in Public Places program (AIPP) of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) and Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 2 AUS Tunnel & Tunnel Interfaces ARTWORK GOALS 1. Celebrate the ages and spirit of Austin while provoking the sentimentality of world travel. 2. Achieve poetic, visual story-telling through immersive effects like sculptural and digital scenography with sound design. 3. Create a feeling of ease despite being in the middle of an airport. 4. Create artwork and related components that are easily maintained and vandal resistant. Integrate permanent artwork with an expected life span of at least 20 years. 5. 3 AUS Tunnel & Tunnel Interfaces SOLICITATION PROCESS Limited Entry Competition – Sollicitation by invitation to Artists, or Artist-led design teams to submit proposals for specified, site, project or special performances. All invited artists shall be paid an honorarium to prepare and present project proposals. Evaluation Criteria • Technical skills and aesthetic appeal of past work • Relevant and applicable experience • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions • Ability to deliver completed projects on time and within budget 4 AUS Tunnel & Tunnel Interfaces SELECTION MEMBERS Voting Brian J. Carter, Executive Director, 4Culture, Seattle WA Justine Ludwig, Executive Director, Creative Time, NYC Ingrid Spencer, Executive Director, American Institute of Architects. Austin, TX Coka Trevino, Founder & Director, The Projectos, Austin and Mexico City J. Gibran Villalobos, Founding Member, Auxiliary Board National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL Jennifer Williams, Airport Development Officer, AUS Engineer Robert Mercado, Airport Project Manager, AUS Architect Non-Voting Advisory Andrew Danziger, Art in …
SPECIAL MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Chair’s Report on “Introductions: New Members, New Staff, New Year” by Chair Lemmo DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion: Public Art in relation to Private-led developments, i.e., Planned Unit Development (PUDs), Public Improvement District (PIDs), Public Private Partnerships (P3s). Discussion: AIPP Programs and Resources (Pre-Qualified Artist Pool, TEMPO, maps) Discussion and POSSIBLE ACTION: Reinstate AIPP Policies Working Group Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, January 13th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on December 2nd, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from December 19th, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion of Mid / Concept Design for Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center Art in Public Places Project – Felipe Gomez Discussion of Update on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II Art in Public Places Projects 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. ACTION: Approve Request for Qualification for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Longhorn Dam Bridge Art in Public Places Project – Reginald Adams ACTION: Approve Final Design for Beverly Sheffield Pool Art in Public Places Project – Sun McColgin ACTION: Approve Final Design for Highland Park Art in Public Places Project – Samara Barks ACTION: Approve Final Design for South Lamar Corridor Art in Public Places Project – Wanda Montemayor ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase I Art in Public Places Projects Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE DECEMBER 16, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2024 o Total HOT Collections November 2024 = $5,806,193 o 18% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 o Cultural Arts Fund November 2024 = $559,306 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $2,997,205 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.57M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department December 16, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N 1. Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager 2. Contracts & Payments 3. FY 25 Nexus Update 4. Grant Funded Activities Agenda C I T Y O F A U S T I N Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Laura Odegaard, Fulbright Fellowship October 1, 2025 Matt Schmidt, Acting Manager C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 12/12/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 193 (97%) 106 (53%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 42 (82%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) 2 (6%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 18 (95%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,811,750 (93%) $6,250,000 $254,000 (99%) $255,000 $246,000 (97%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,362,000 (86%) $470,000 (99%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N FY 25 Nexus Update FY 25 Nexus Timeline January 28, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 30, 2026 Nexus application opens Nexus activities begin Latest Nexus Final Report due date Nexus application closes Last day for Nexus activities March 6, 2025 April 30, 2026 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Community Responsiveness Multiple choice responses HOT grants ecosystem Simplified One application per year Speeds up time to review Clarified language No panel process Integrates best parts $500,000 allocation 100 awards C I T Y O F A U S T I N Grant Funded Activities FY24 Elevate Grantee Activities Hoppy Holidays • December 15, 21, and 22 • Beerthoven – Neill-Cochran House (MSA) Winter Wonderland • December 20 • Tejano Music Alliance of Texas – Capital Venue (Dist 8) Texas Festivus Music Revue • December 21 • Creative SEA – Captain Quackenbush (Dist 4) …
