2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 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 Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok 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 Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps Presentation by Kelsey Lammy of Capital Metro on the MetroArt program STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center by Laura Esparza, Parks & Recreation Department Division Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Atlas IV by Betty Gold Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Dayton by Jim Huntington Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Blue Float by Peter Reginato Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Mystic Raven by David Deming Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 16 & …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 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 Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Dixie Friend Gay for the Longhorn Dam Bridge Art in Public Places project 25.
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Arts Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation December 12, 2022 Cultural Trust Program dedicated to securing affordable space for existing venues, and developing new creative space infrastructure, preventing further displacement of our creative sector Cities around the world have been looking at this issue, given real estate challenges of growth. Austin is part of a network of cities experimenting to addresss cultural displacement, and coordinating with best practices globally. Observations • • In addition to the seed funds provided by the City, the needs exceed our current resources. • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is an investment program, with multiple variables to consider for feasibility. This process has provided us with a pipeline of projects, and the needs in the ecosystem require additional more flexible program funds. • Organizations are being displaced frequently, and there is a significant deficit of affordable production/practice spaces as well as performance/exhibition spaces. • The execution of these projects will still take time -- AEDC’S goal is to advance as quickly as possible. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • G.O. Tax Exempt Bond requirements • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible • Complex deal structure required for operational management 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • ‘Historic Zoning’ for property tax relief • Council approval not required 5.0 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds • Council approval not required Additional funds to leverage public funds (eventually): Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • AHFC/LITC [NMTC]-future • All of these are being considered, but are not directly applicable to first round investments by AEDC. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 4 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects projects Projects Feasibility due diligence Feasible for all parties: City, Property Owner, Organizations 45 Submissions (+16 Pipeline Only) Long List 14 Prioritized projects for due diligence Shortlist Organized by feasibility and investment size 2-6 Projects/Initial Investments (Bond Projects will support many more organizations) Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 5 Spaces provided by ‘Long List’ is a portfolio of diverse offerings multi-use …
MetroArt Artist Information Meeting MetroArt • MetroArt educates and engages Central Texas residents about the value of public transit by celebrating the arts, cultures, and heritage of our community. 2 Be a MetroArtist! • CapMetro wants a strong network of artists who’ll be able to partner with us in creating meaningful public art on vehicles, at transit centers and in your own neighborhoods. • Eligibility Requirements: eligible to apply Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are Visual artist or artist team At least 18 years of age • Full-time, permanent CapMetro employees are ineligible to apply. Employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants are also ineligible to apply. • Can only have one MetroArt contract per year. 3 Community Engagement • Community engagement is an important component of this artist call. The goal is to create artwork that reflects the needs and wants of the community. • Engaging with the community may include (but not limited): • using social media • in-person conversations with riders and community members • interviews (virtual or in person) with community leaders or organizations 4 Community Engagement • The community you engage with will depend on the project. They will be folx who live in the Austin metro area and have lived experience in the zip code of the project and/or celebrating the identities represented by the project. 5 Budget Funding: Projects are funded by MetroArt, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and CapMetro departments. Budget breakdown for each type of MetroArt project: Bus Wrap Art Bus Shelter Art Commemorative Art Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $2,500 Type of artwork submission: Digital Type of artwork submission: Digital Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. Type of Artwork submission: Original can be any type of art medium (painting, photography, digital, etc.), but piece must be able to be copied. Artwork is distributed to event attendees. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro may provide an additional $500 for the artwork replication cost. 6 Bus Wrap Art • Pay: $5,000 • Type of Artwork: Digital 7 Bus Shelter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Status Briefing: ESB-MACC Theaters Laura Esparza Division Manager, Museums and Cultural Programs Arts Commission Meeting November 14, 2022 Agenda • Current status of the ESB-MACC Theaters • Incidents of 5/28/2022 • Future developments for ESB-MACC Theater • Future development of the Carver Theater • Future development of the Dougherty Arts Center Theaters Arts Center • Future development of the AARC Performing Current Status of ESB-MACC Theaters • Both theaters inspected by DAC Theater staff October 27, 2022 • All dimmer boards, circuits and hung lights were operational. • One dimmer bar was malfunctioning at the time of the incident. It has since been replaced. • Theaters are offered as-is but we attempt to fix broken equipment ASAP. • No circuit breaker incidents or problems with the lighting control board before this or ever since with other groups . Incidents of May 28, 2022 Contractual Requirements • Performances should start on time. • Theaters offered as-is. One dimmer bar was partially working. • LAAP companies provide their own trained technical personnel but are advised on how to use the equipment. • PARD requires “grass permit” for parking on grass. • Live fire is forbidden without a fire watch. • Must have a permit to serve food. • Must leave on time. Documented Incidents 1. Performance scheduled at 7:30pm didn’t start till 8 pm. 2. Two dimmer bars on the lighting grid were blown out because they were overloaded causing breakers to trip. 3. The outlets around the Black Box were also overloaded with lights and equipment causing a trip in the breakers. They did not bring professional lighting personnel to properly plug in equipment. 4. After loading in, vehicles were left in the grass area next to Black Box; many others followed. 5. Candles were lit inside the Black Box in violation of the LAAP contract and Fire Code. 6. Food served without required APH Food Permit. 7. Performance to end by 9:45 and clear out by 10 pm. Staff waited till midnight for PT to vacate. ESB-MACC Theater Developments Multi-purpose Room Renovations • Remove sound shell • Install cyc upstage • Install drapery to define stage • Project has been value engineered eliminating new Black Box Theater • Pending funding for theater renovations re: Board Recommendation to Council. • Phase 3 will include two theaters. space. • Improved grid system. • Further renovations may include …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department December 12, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2022 Total HOT Collections October 2022 = $27,278,757 • 25% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts October 2022 = $2,605,121 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2022 Total HOT Collections November = $8,087,533 • 33% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts November 2022 = $772,392 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY23 Approved Budget for FY23 is: $10,342,385 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $3,377,513 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2022 Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training We are here! 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Thrive Summary Application Opened: October 12th Application Closed: December 2nd (extension) 206 total applications started ◦ 154 successfully submitted by the deadline ◦146 met Eligibility requirements Readers are currently reviewing & scoring (due 12/19) Top 50 applications sent to Panelists on 12/21 (due 1/21) Panel Meetings – January 23, 24, 25 Thrive Marketing Summary 234 attendees at Awareness sessions (in person & virtual) Paid Social Total Reach: 43,096 ◦ 5 posts across 3 EDD accounts - FB, IG, Twitter Total Organic Facebook Reach: 15,247 ◦ 162 posts across 4 EDD Facebook Accounts Total Organic Twitter Reach: 5,661 ◦ 81 posts across 2 EDD Twitter Accounts Total Organic Instagram Reach: 1,785 ◦ 5 posts across 1 EDD Instagram Account
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference 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 Ryan Runcie at ryan.runcie@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7655. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Tammie Rubin–Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Acia Gray–Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz 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 Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on November 7, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report Discussion of 2023 AIPP Panel Retreat DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. ACTION: Approve the Recommended Artist for the East Martin Luther King Boulevard Corridor Construction Program AIPP project 1. 2. 3. 4. ACTION: Approve the Recommended Artist for the Longhorn Dam Bridge AIPP Project ACTION: Approve the 2023 AIPP Panel Meeting Schedule 6. 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS Collection Manager Update – Frank Wick Project Manager Updates 8. 9. 10. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White a. Guidelines ordinance working group 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 at curt.gettman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Art in Public Places Panel, please contact Program Manager Constance White at (constance.white@austintexas.gov). Development Department, Economic Gettman Curt the at
2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 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 Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok 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 Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center by Laura Esparza, Parks & Recreation Department Division Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Atlas IV by Betty Gold Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Dayton by Jim Huntington Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Blue Float by Peter Reginato Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Mystic Raven by David Deming Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 16 & 12 Art in Public Places Projects Approve 2023 Arts Commission meeting schedule …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference 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 Curt Gettman at curt.gettman@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9310. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Tammie Rubin–Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Acia Gray–Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz 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 the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 12, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. DISCUSSION: Review artist Brian Joseph’s Mid-Design for the Austin Convention Center Warehouse AIPP Project 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ACTION: Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 32 & 10 AIPP Projects ACTION: Approve the Recommended Artist for the East Martin Luther King Boulevard Corridor Construction Program AIPP project STAFF BRIEFINGS Collection Manager Update – Frank Wick Project Manager Updates AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White a. Guidelines ordinance working group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS at the Curt Gettman Economic Department, Development 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 at contact curt.gettman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Art in Public Places Panel, please contact Program Manager Constance White at (constance.white@austintexas.gov).
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, City Council Chambers 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke 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 Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding the path ahead by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller of Waterloo Greenway on Creek Show STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Thrive review panelists by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Thrive review panelists Establish a selection committee to recruit/appoint new Art in Public Places Panel members Approve 2023 Arts Commission meeting schedule 12. WORKING GROUP UPDATES leaders of from Equity Working Group with Community Arts the Update BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, Polgar, Zisman, and community members Update from Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commissioners Polgar (chair) and working group members from the Quality …
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Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department October 17, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – September 2022 Total HOT Collections for FY22 = $134,772,191 • Total HOT September Collection of $320,065 • Year to date is 193% above budget of $69,773,408 • 126% above Current Year Estimate of $107,273,710 To compare:Total HOT Collections in FY21 were $54,395,101 Cultural Arts September 2022 = $30,566 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $12,870,914 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Cultural Funding Review – Final Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing We are here! 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Thrive Details Online https://www.austintexas.gov/thrive Thrive Application Questions Please note: •Application Preview is on the Thrive website. •The Portal System does NOT auto-save. •Please draft your answers prior to filling out application! Thrive Assistance Open Office Hours: Every Tuesday from 10 – Noon (Zoom or In Person) Watch Awareness Workshop Recordings in English or Spanish Technical Application Assistance: Brandy Davidson with Austin Revitalization Authority bdavidson@austinrev.org or 512-469-1705. Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact staff anytime: culturalarts@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7700 Thrive Awareness Sessions Virtual In-Person •Wednesday, October 12th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. •Thursday, October 27th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Monday, November 7th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Drop-In Help Days (Zoom + In person @ Ben White): • Friday, November 18th from 9 am – 6 pm • Monday, November 21st from 9am – 4pm •Saturday, October 22nd from 1-2pm at the Asian American Cultural Center •Sunday, October 23rd from 1-2 pm at KMFA •Wednesday, October 26th from 6-7pm at Victory Grill with the East Austin Creative Coalition (EACC) •Tuesday, November 1st from 6-7 pm with Latinos in Architecture (AIA Austin) •Thursday, November 3rd from 6-7pm at the Austin Public, Austin Film Society •Saturday/Sunday, November 19th/20th from 12 – 3pm at the African American Cultural Heritage Facility HOT Cultural Arts Fund: $12,870,914 Total HOT Budget - $12,870,914 Line Item Reserves (10%) Thrive Elevate (arts/culture 501cs) Elevate (non-arts/culture 501cs) Nexus Tempo Salaries UNESCO Media Arts Designation Zach Maintenance Marketing & Tourism PARD – Artist Access Adjustments & 3rd Party Fees Dollar Amount $1,287,091 …
Panelists Portland, OR Ursula Barton Removing barriers for a diversity of voices to be present in decision making, leadership, and access to resources has been my main focus since 2016 when I was a founding member of NTX LVL, a fem identifying lead activism group that threw art centered events to raise money for BIPOC lead non-profits focused on building equity by centering the voices and needs of the BIPOC community. Working within this group for 2.5 years taught me a lot about my roll in the organization, as well as in the community. As an able bodied cis white woman, I learned that building equity is a call to action, to continuously examine my own biases, access, and recourses that I have as a result of a system that has been built to benefit me, and to intentionally use my time and privilege to meaningfully and authentically help in the dismantling of systems of white supremacy, ableism, sexism, and discrimination. I understand equity as not giving the same to everyone, but creating opportunities that specifically seeks to rebalance the generations of blocked access to important resources and power, and to make certain to consider the context of this compounded effect on marginalized communities when building a team, offering support, and working to build a more just system to replace the unjust one we currently operate in. NXT LVL dissolved in 2018, so I expanded my storefront and gallery space, Jailbreak Studios, to build on our mission, centering marginalized voices in Portland's art scene. It's an honor to work with 40+ artists from underrepresented communities, supporting and providing space for them to tell their own stories through their art. I think America needs to be better at listening to marginalized voices, centering their experiences, and sharing access and power with a diversity of backgrounds to effectively build equity within any system. Ilyana Bocanegra Illyana Bocanegra (they/them) is a filmmaker and designer living in Austin with 7+ years of visual communication design in TV/Film, print media, and web applications; Technical expertise in producing, directing, and making creative content for individuals, brands, small businesses, and non-profits. My connection to equity begins with my identity as a Mexican-American artist, educator, and organizer. I understand the complicated nature of our current power structures and how they affect people like me. I've participated in panel conversations for Austin Design Week where my creative partners and …
Thrive Review Panelist Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Panel Recruitment: July 7th – Sept 30th Learn more, Apply, Share: https://bit.ly/3OlqgBq Note: to be considered for the Thrive Panel, please apply by September 30th Panel Training Paid Training ($300) Multi-lingual; Videos and pdfs Three modules: ◦ Equity and Unconscious bias (including an Austin context and guided discussion) ◦ Panel Expectations, Program Guidelines, Rubrics, Cultural Tourism requirements ◦ Technical Training for using the portal system to score applications Application assignments after training Panel Composition + Selection Panels will include: Selection Process: • A mix of local and out of town panelists (including community members) • A mix of arts administrators and practicing arts professionals • A mix of artistic discipline expertise • Equity expertise • Community-based artistic practice expertise • Non-profit expertise • 1+ month before close of an application, staff will select a minimum of 15 potential panelists per panel • Secondary form (detailed experience, availability) • All panels will have an odd number of panelists • 7-9 candidates must be available on the day-of meeting(s) Thrive Panel Operations Operations: applicants • Public can watch the "day-of" panels • There will be no interaction between panelists and • Panelists will be paid for training, reviewing applications, meeting days • There will be one multidisciplinary panel Thrive Panel Details Thrive – 7-9 Panelists • One multidisciplinary panel will review all Thrive applications • The panel will review and score applications prior to panel meeting(s) • The ~50 top scoring applications will be reviewed/discussed during the panel meeting • Panelists have the option to make a passion plea for an applicant (not top scoring) they feel has merit to be discussed at the virtual panel meeting • Panelists will be paid for training ($300), reviewing/scoring applications ($300), and up to 3 meeting days ($300/day) Thrive Panel Review Details Plan A – 59 or fewer Thrive Applications Plan B – 60 or more Thrive Applications • 7 Panelists; 2 Alternates • All 9 complete training • All 9 will score applications • 7 Panelists attend Meeting days to discuss • Alternates are on call for the Meeting dates • 3 Readers to review and score ALL answers to “Key Constituencies” question • Top 50 Scores move to full Panel Total Applicants + Demographics Female Male Non-Binary PNA Asian Black Hispanic Multi Pacific Islander PNA Not Listed White LGBTQIA+ Disability 233 Total Applicants 70 …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 The Arts Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Acting Chair Barnes called the Arts Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 PM Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Brett Barnes, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman - Chair, Lulu Flores, Michelle Polgar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hector Ordaz spoke on the Thrive program. Sylvia Orozco spoke about HOT funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Polgar’s motion, Commissioner Maldonado second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Garza, Mok, and Schmalbach absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding the path ahead by Chair Zisman Skipped agenda item. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray No report as there was no Art in Public Places panel meeting. Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles A presentation was made by Board Member Settles. Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok No report was made. Presentation by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller of Waterloo Greenway on Creek Show A presentation on Waterloo Greenway and Creek Show was made by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department. Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager, in the Economic Development Department Staff briefing regarding the Thrive review panelists by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Thrive review panelists The motion to approve Thrive review panelists was approved …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, City Council Chambers 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke 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 Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 15, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding Hellos and Goodbyes… by Chair Zisman Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation on the East Austin Creative Coalition by Harold McMillan Presentation by Faiza Kracheni of Motion Media Arts Center (Austin School of Film & Austin Cinemaker Space) regarding an update on the organization and services offered Discussion and possible action on The University of Texas at Austin Design Thinking class STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding affordable housing for Artists by Mandy DeMayo, Deputy Director, Housing & Planning Department and Patrick Russell, Manager, Real Estate Development Division Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the AFD/EMS Stations 25/10 Art in Public Places Project Approve the Final Design for Pharr Tennis Center Art in Public Places Project Approve …
MOTION MEDIA ARTS CENTER A 20-YEAR RUNNING ARTS NONPROFIT & CULTURAL HUB located in east austin education - workspaces - film/video studios - all ages arts venue timeline 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 - P R E S E N T Motion Media Arts Center MMAC formally launches Outreach & beta testing MMAC builds out and (MMAC) opens its doors, Austin School of Film, a begins for Austin occupies 2200 Tillery St, premiering Austin's first community film program Cinemaker Space, our a 12,000 square foot media arts center open to providing year round affordable workspace + flexible arts space for the the public. education for all ages. arts studio program. Austin community. MOTION MEDIA ARTS CENTER IS A 501C(3) NON-PROFIT INDEPENDENT ART, FILM, AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER THAT SUPPORTS EVERY ASPECT OF PRODUCTION FROM CREATION TO PRESENTATION BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION, INCUBATION, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. WE SEEK TO REDUCE INEQUALITY IN ALL OF ITS FORMS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY THROUGH BREAKING BORDERS AND BARRIERS WITHIN THE ARTS. OUR MISSION IS DRIVEN AS DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING CRISIS OF AFFORDABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ACCESS TO LOW- COST ALTERNATIVES IN BOTH EDUCATION & FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR CREATIVE MEDIA INDUSTRIES. CREATING HYBRID SPACE, PROGRAMS, AND ACCESS TO SUPPORT LEARNING, WORKING, CREATING, AND CONSUME THE ARTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA. the programs AN AWARD-WINNING YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN EAST AUSTIN SINCE 2002 PROVIDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, YOUTH EDUCATION, AND LEARNING PROGRAMS IN ART, FILM, AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL AGES + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL COURSES AND PROGRAMS ARE LED BY INDUSTRY FILMMAKERS & ARTISTS. PROGRAMS RUN YEAR-ROUND WITH AN AVERAGE OF 5,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR. YEAR-ROUND CLASSES. & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS IN FILM PRODUCTION, EDITING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AUDIO, ANIMATION, ANALOG FILMMAKING, AND SPECIAL FX MAKEUP (AGES 18+) YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN FILM PRODUCTION, EDITING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AUDIO, ANIMATION, ANALOG FILMMAKING, AND SPECIAL FX MAKEUP (AGES 7-17) FREE ANNUAL 3 MONTH FILM PRODUCTION INTENSIVE (AGES 18+) CERTIFIED TRAINING FOR ADULTS IN MEDIA SOFTWARE (AGES 18+) PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEDIA ARTS & FILM EDUCATION SUCH AS: EL BUEN SAMARITANO, SAFE, CREATIVE ACTION, HEADWATERS, LAGUNA GLORIA A LOW-COST/FREE PUBLIC WORKSPACE + STUDIOS PROGRAM PROVIDING MONTHLY OR DROP ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, VIDEO/PHOTO STUDIOS, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND AN ALL AGES ARTS VENUE FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS, CREATIVES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES. DESIGNED …
Housing Affordability Overview & Briefing Arts Commission September 19, 2022 Content Overview of HPD Strategic Housing Blueprint Housing Investments City of Austin Housing and Planning Housing and Planning Department Mission: The Housing & Planning Department partners with the community to shape a more equitable Austin and to prevent the displacement of people and services, using planning disciplines and affordable housing resources. Goals •Create people centered plans and policies to support pedestrian oriented places that promote transit, jobs, and affordable housing opportunities •Facilitate long-range planning opportunities to promote the creation of walkable, mixed-use, and mixed-income communities •Collaborate with community members to honor and learn from Austin’s distinctive physical and cultural qualities to help sustain a multi-ethnic city •Prevent displacement of renters by providing tenant stabilization resources •Address housing challenges in Austin by creating and preserving affordable housing units especially in high opportunity and gentrifying areas •Transform community engagement processes to yield more inclusive, equitable, and effective outcomes for people of color, low-income persons, and renters •Identify and address systemic municipal racial bias and discrimination in housing and planning by focusing programs, plans, and projects to benefit historically excluded communities 4 Housing and Planning Department 5 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint (2017) • Goals: • Disperse Affordable Housing to all 10 Districts • Create 60K Units of Affordable Housing across 0% - 80% Median Family Income • Count & track all new and existing housing • Develop along Imagine Austin Centers/Corridors & near High Opportunity Areas • Preserve 10K Affordable Housing Units • Create Permanent Supportive Housing and Continuum of Care Units for people experiencing homelessness 7 8 Housing Market Conditions (2022) 9 Blueprint Scorecard 2020 Housing Blueprint Scorecard 10 3 Year Blueprint Progress Progress 60%+ MFI Significant Work Remains (60% MFI and below) 11 Housing Investments Proposition A 2018 Bond Ballot Language 13 2018 Affordable Housing Bond Spend Plan Project Name FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 Total Prop A- Affordable Housing Land Acquisition $ 20 million $30 million $30 million $20 million - $100 million RHDA OHDA $16 million $18 million $20 million $20 million $20 million $94 million $4 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $6 million $28 million Home Repair $2 million $5 million $6 million $7 million $8 million $28 million $42 million $59 million $62 million $53 million $34 million $ 250 million 14 Investment by Funding Type FY11-12 – FY20-21 AHFC Investment …
