Special Meeting of the Arts Commission April 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held April 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, April 19 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 and Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, April 19. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, April 19) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 - 3-4:30PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, April 19 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update i. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. Cultural Funding Review Process (MJR) update, Meghan Wells iii. FY20 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells iv. CSAP update, Erica Shamaly v. Creative Space Bond update, vi. Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program, b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Arts Commission Officer Elections ii. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 201 East 2nd St. 0 Austin, Texas 78701 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Prospectus Project: Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project, District 4 Artwork Budget: $34,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the rich cultural diversity and distinguishing natural environment of the Georgian Acres community within the neighborhood’s new 5- acre, wooded park. Project Background The Georgian Acres Neighborhood is located in north Austin. It is bordered by Lamar Boulevard to the west, I35 to the east, East Runderberg Lane to the north, and 183 to the south. It is a diverse residential area with young families as well as older residents. Georgian Acres lies within an area of the city’s urban core that (until the last decade or so) was largely unplanned. The neighborhood and the adjacent North Lamar area were annexed into the city limits between 1945 and 1984 (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12). In 2006, Austin City Council acted to begin the planning process for Georgian Acres and North Lamar (City of Austin, 2010, p. 1). Together, these two areas constituted the North Lamar Combined Neighbor- hood Planning Area (NLCNPA) under the City’s design. The NLCNPA is approximately 1,297 acres of urban neighborhood with many suburban features (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12-13). The area is marked by single- family, single-story, ranch-style homes and multifamily housing units (i.e. apartments). Most of the NLCNPA’s commercial development is located around its periphery and includes automobile-oriented, industrial-type, and travel-related (hotels, motels, etc.) establishments as well as strip malls and various restaurants. Historically, Georgian Acres was the territory of the Tonkawa and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche) (Temprano, 2019). The area’s primary natural feature—Little Walnut Creek and its tributaries—was the site of clashes between indigenous peoples and early European immigrants (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12). The creek bed was later used by farmers and ranchers for its water and fertile soil. In response to threatening erosion, parts of the creek’s banks were stabilized in 1995. The creek is located less than a mile north of the Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park plot. Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Prospectus March 2020 Page 1 of 8 Since 1990, the NLCNPA has become a neighborhood rich in cultural and racial/ethnic diversity (City of Austin, …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Holly Shores Mural Restoration Phase II ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to direct select Arte Texas to contract with original artist Ramon Maldonado to restore the existing murals at Martin Pool. In the spirit of how the original mural was created, this restoration would take place over 6-8 weeks and would be surrounded by community engagement activities to heighten the community connection to the work and fully research and express the historic importance of the mural and the community connection to the artwork. The original artist, Ramon Maldonado, would engage a team of artists to execute the mural restoration over the course of six to eight weeks, possibly creating new imagery within the mural. The mural and the surrounding community engagement activities will connect to the identity and history of the neighborhood in the Eastside as part of implementing the Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan. The total budget available for this project is $20,000. This commission will continue to contribute to the preservation of the neighborhood’s culture and directly enrich the viewer through this unique civic, cultural, and ethnic learning opportunities. The experience of the mural restoration will engage the community in dialogue, creative learning, and participatory arts activities. The work will include capturing oral histories and video to help tell the historic and evolving story of this East Side Barrio. ARTWORK GOALS The AIPP program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places. The goal of the Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool is to select an artist/artist team who will: Honor the artists, artwork, and dedication that went into designing and creating the original murals in this Mexican American Community; Restore the existing murals to their original state when possible; When restoration is not appropriate, design new murals that are in keeping with the tradition, aesthetic, and themes of the original murals; Engage a broad cross-section of the community in the design and execution of the murals; collection. Use materials that are easily maintained and vandal …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov Edward Rendon Holly Shores Phase II Prospectus Project: Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool Artwork Budget: $20,000 Direct Select of Arte Texas Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to direct select Arte Texas to contract with original artist Ramon Maldonado to restore the existing murals at Martin Pool. In the spirit of how the original mural was created, this restoration would take place over 6-8 weeks and would be surrounded by community engagement activities to heighten the community connection to the work and fully research and express the historic importance of the mural and the community connection to the artwork. The original artist, Ramon Maldonado, would engage a team of artists to execute the mural restoration over the course of six to eight weeks, possibly creating new imagery within the mural. The mural and the surrounding community engagement activities will connect to the identity and history of the neighborhood in the Eastside as part of implementing the Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan. The total budget available for this project is $20,000. This commission will continue to contribute to the preservation of the neighborhood’s culture and directly enrich the viewer through this unique civic, cultural, and ethnic learning opportunities. The experience of the mural restoration will engage the community in dialogue, creative learning, and participatory arts activities. The work will include capturing oral histories and video to help tell the historic and evolving story of this East Side Barrio. Public Art Goals & Priorities The AIPP program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places. The goal of the Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool is to select an artist/artist team who will: • Honor the artists, artwork, and dedication that went into designing and creating the original murals in this Mexican American Community; • Restore the existing murals to their original state when possible; • When restoration is not appropriate, design new murals that are in keeping with the tradition, aesthetic, and themes of the original murals; • Engage a broad cross-section of the community in the design and execution of …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 201 E. 2nd Street | Austin, TX 78701 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Phase II A, B and C Art in Public Places Project at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport Pre-Qualified Artist Pool SELECTION PANEL www.austincreates.com Leslie Moody Castro, Independent Curator, Austin, TX Fernando Andrade, Artist, San Antonio, TX Alex Rubio, Artist, San Antonio, TX Phillip Townsend, Fellow in African American Art at The Blanton, Austin, TX Julia Hendrickson, Associate Curator, The Contemporary, Austin, TX PROJECT TEAM Julie Harris, Program Manager; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin Gabriel Gomez, Contract Specialist; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin Terra Goolsby, Artist, District 2 Cory Hurless, Curator; Program Manager I, Aviation Dept. City of Austin Burton Jones, Architect; Public Works Project Manager, City of Austin Rohini Kumarage, Aviation Project Manager, City of Austin Chris McCray, Designer, AIPP Panel Chair and Project Liaison Janet Zweig, Artist, Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase I PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to commission three professional visual artists (or artist teams) to design, fabricate, and install artwork for the second stage of the Terminal Expansion Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Applicants must have been selected as a participant in the 2018-2020 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. The Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Phase II B opportunity will have a LaunchPAD program component. The LaunchPAD Program provides a professional development opportunity for a local artist to gain technical and administrative expertise needed to compete within the field of public art while providing services benefitting a public art project. The program expands AIPP’s ability to attract new and emerging public artists to participate in the City of Austin’s public art program and provide opportunities for local artists to gain more expertise in public art. LaunchPAD also aids in the growth of the City of Austin public artist talent pool, creating a more solid foundation for Austin public artists as they apply for public art projects locally, nationally and internationally. PROJECT GOALS Art in Public Places seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection …
How to Post Your Event on Visit Austin We are excited to announce a new partnership between Visit Austin and the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division to bolster our collective efforts promoting the creative and cultural community in Austin to audiences near and far. Visit Austin is the top tourist search site in Austin the official destination marketing organization for Austin. As a result of this partnership with CAD, the program includes a specialized Cultural Arts landing page, a custom portal for cultural and creative event listings (free to post), robust search engine optimization and related marketing efforts reaching more than 3.3 million visitors annually. Visit Austin will point visitors to events posted by cultural contractors and Art In Public Places artists. This document is a step-by-step guide to help you post an event to Visit Austin so you can start reaching the 3.3 million visitors who use the Visit Austin site. ALL Cultural Funding contractors are strongly encouraged to post their funded events for FY20 to Visit Austin. For 2021, it will be a contractual requirement. If you have questions about this requirement for your contract with Cultural Funding, please contact your contract administrator. PLEASE NOTE: any field with an * is a required field, those without an * can be skipped if you don’t have a response for the question. HAVE QUESTIONS? See the next page for a list of contacts. After you submit your event: It can take up to 5 business days for the event to be approved and displayed on the Visit Austin calendar. If you have questions about your submission please contact Visit Austin directly. Want to submit more events? Please use the same link: https://www.austintexas.org/things-to- do/arts/submit-event/ If you have any feedback about your experience with the Visit Austin platform, please let your contract 1 administrator at the Cultural Arts Division know! Contacts If you have any questions about how to post your event to Visit Austin please contact Visit Austin directly by emailing website@austintexas.org Please expect up to 2 business days for a response. You can also contact your contract administrator if you have any questions. Cultural Arts Division, Cultural Funding Contract Administrators Sarah Corpron Cultural Funding Specialist Sarah.Corpron@austintexas.gov 512-974-7989 Peggy Ellithorpe Cultural Funding Specialist Peggy.ellithorpe@austintexas.gov 512-974-7978 Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis Cultural Funding Specialist Senior Annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov 512-974-7854 Jesús Pantel Cultural Funding Supervisor jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov 512-974-9317 2 STEP 1: Go to the …
MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Mayor and City Council Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director Economic Development Departmen DATE: April 3, 2020 SUBJECT: $12M Createe Space Bond Stdff Recmrnendaton or Acquisition Process Proposition B of the 2018 Bond package requested voter approval to fund the acquisition of libraries, museums, and cultural facilities. This package included $12 million in funding earmarked for creative space acquisition and improvements. Upon successful passage of this proposition, City Council Resolution No. 20180809-061 directed the City Manager to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and lmprovements...developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds”. Since these bond funds are part of the bond proposition that authorized funding for community and cultural facilities, libraries, museums, and cultural arts facilities of the City, the City must use the funds in a manner consistent with the rest of the funding and not for economic development. With Council guidance in mind, the Arts and Music Commissions convened a Joint Working Group July 2018 through November 2019 to solicit community input and vet options with Economic Development Department (EDD) staff and the Community Arts Stabilization Trust—subject-matter experts retained to provide guidance—to efficiently and effectively program the bond funds for creative space. Both Music and Arts Commissions unanimously passed the recommendations of the Joint Working Group on January 6 and 9, 2020, respectively. As the Joint Working Group conducted its work, EDD staff convened representatives from the Equity Office, Law, Real Estate, and Purchasing Departments over several meetings to determine the best method for acquiring creative space with these bond dollars, considering the proposition language approved by the voters, as well as the following general concepts related to these bonds: Projects owned and operated by the City, or by a nonprofit operator under contract with the City consistent with stated bond proposition purpose, are more likely to be approved by the State of Texas Attorney General, rather than projects operated by for-profit entities to the benefit of those entities. Projects that ate not owned by the City present a greater potential for legal challenges and would need stringent review by bond counsel. > These particular bonds for creative space were not approved for economic development purposes. Therefore, the process, description, and criteria should focus on creating long-term City assets that can be used for creative spaces over many decades by the community. …
Dear Cultural Contractors, As the implications of COVID-19 unfold, we know that the shocks of this "new normal" are severe and unanticipated for you as indeed they are for us all, professionally and personally. Earlier today, during the City Council Work Session, economist Jon Hockenyos from TXP presented an update on the FY20 and FY21 financial projections. To access archived recordings of the sessions please visit: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. While the City’s emergency reserves are strong and the economic recovery response is developing as quickly as possible, there is an undeniable financial impact for the City budget and all Austinites at this time. As information on City-wide economic relief efforts become available, you can find these resources posted at http://www.austintexas.gov/small-business-resources. We also strongly encourage you to consider your eligibility for federal resources provided through the CARES Act. For more information on these programs visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options In response to this unprecedented situation, we want to share some important updates with you regarding your Cultural Funding. Below you will find: Information on the FY21 application • • Helpful amendments to your FY20 contract • Update on FY20 Community Initiatives April 27th application FY21 Application Deadline We know that the FY21 application process is top of mind for all of you. With all of the uncertainty facing us, it is difficult to conceive of “business as usual.” In response to the budget projections presented to City Council, it is clear that we need to adjust our own processes to better respond to the likely impact for our cultural contractors. With this in mind we are delaying the FY21 application deadline. A new deadline will be announced in the coming weeks. We will ensure that all applicants have at least 4 weeks to submit and/or revise application materials. At this time, we suggest that you pause any work in your FY21 ZoomGrants applications. For those of you who have already submitted an application, it will remain in the system and no additional work is needed right now. This does not mean FY21 programming or the application is closed. We are currently planning to administer the FY21 Bridge Year as approved by the Arts Commission, but the major events of recent weeks have significantly impacted our ability to plan for next fiscal year. Once more information about FY21 funding projections is available, we will share with all of you those updates and the new application deadline. FY20 …
Visit Austin is the top tourist search site in Austin, and as a result of this partnership with CAD, now includes a specialized Cultural Arts landing page, portal for cultural and creative event listings (free to post), robust search engine optimization and related marketing efforts reaching 3.3 million visitors annually. It is also available in eight different languages. More benefits include: Cultural Contractors now have even easier access to Visit Austin's calendar of events. This will expand your potential audience to all the 3.3 million visitors who use their site. >>Post your event at AustinTexas.org/things-to-do/arts/submit-event. Here’s a How-to-guide bit.ly/CulturalFundingCAD. Visit Austin’s site includes a custom content landing page that highlights the importance of the creative economy and features rotating art & events for tourists & residents. Be sure to tag your images on social media with the hashtag #TrueAustin to feed into the Visit Austin site & Instagram account. Austin’s Cultural Arts events will be featured in an email blast scheduled to be sent to over 150,000 Visit Austin subscribers later this month. We encourage you to post your event soon so that the email blast can connect its subscribers to your latest listings! We are excited to be able to offer this enhanced platform to support and promote your valuable work. Thank you for all you do to make Austin a rich and vibrant cultural and creative community! Meghan Wells Manager Cultural Arts Division City of Austin Economic Development Department City of Austin Economic Development Department
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Prospectus & Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2020 Georgian Acres Neighborhood: Background District 4 Area was largely unplanned until 2006 Park‐deficient neighborhood Young population; highest amount of children in Austin High diversity; 69.2% Hispanic or Latino (2018) Large immigrant population; 35.6% born outside of the US (2018) Many arriving from Mexico and Central America and beyond Historical territory of the Tonkawa and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche) people. Little Walnut Creek = main natural feature. Many single‐family, single‐story, ranch‐style homes, as well as many multifamily housing units (or apartments). Artwork Opportunities Possible artwork locations Artist Eligibility Applicant requirements: Professional visual artist, or artist team; At least 18 years of age; and Live in the 7‐county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Applicants are ineligible if they are also: Full‐time, permanent City of Austin employees; Employees of the project consultants and sub‐consultants; or Artists who are under an active contract with the AIPP program AIPP Project Goals from GANA Represent and connect Represent and connect the diverse cultures of the neighborhood; Respect and integrate Respect and integrate into the natural environment of the park; Inspire Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; Be Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and Contribute Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Prospectus Budget: $34,000 Artist Selection Tentative Schedule Open call to local artists; open for 2 months A 3‐person selection panel will chose 3‐5 finalists; followed by artist interviews (unless the panel chose 1 artist and 1 alternate at their first meeting) Recommendations to the AIPP Panel and Arts Commission for approval The artist will be engaged in a design + commission contract Possible Section Panelists 2020 April May June July August Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released Artist information meeting RFQ closes Selection Panel review of applications Park construction complete / park opens Artist interviews Approval of artist and alt. by AIPP Panel & AAC Artist design + commission contract executed AIPP kick‐off meeting Sept Oct – Dec Artist community engagement Mid‐Design review by AIPP Panel Final Design review by AIPP Panel AAC 2021 January March Apr – June Artwork fabrication July August Installation Dedication Polly Thurston, GA Community Member …
• Impact on programs in the Convention Center, Historic Preservation, Cultural Arts, Projected Revenue Shortfalls by Source Enterprise Funds (Analysis in Progress) • Hotel Occupancy Taxes – Severe Impact and Music Funds • Airport Revenue – Severe Impact • Steep declines in parking and concession revenue • Parking Fees – Severe Impact • Austin Energy and Austin Water – Moderate Impact • Reductions in commercial usage partially offset by increases in residential usage • Rate reductions and tier changes for residential customers being implemented • Development Fees – Unknown Impact 6
Artist Selection Equity Review ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION Leading with a Racial Equity Lens City goal of achieving a point at which race is no longer a predictor of quality of life outcomes. The Equity Office helps normalize, organize, and operationalize race‐forward efforts across city departments In Strategic Direction 2023, “Equity” is not a separate effort, but infused throughout Ensure that we are not further “othering,” marginalizing, or displacing through good intentions Commit together to continue this work throughout all of CAD’s programs to broaden and deepen community access to City investment in the arts and remove barriers to participation AIPP Professional Development Pipeline Encourage artists by... One‐on‐one staff time AIPP Artist Resource Guide Targeted Outreach Artist Information Meetings Public Artist Training Classes Youtube Video/Social Media 2% Ordinance (>$50k) 2% Ordinance (<$50k) LaunchPAD Program ($15k) TEMPO Program ($10k) TEMPO 2D Program ($5k) Selection Panelists ($250/day) Current Trends: 2018 and 2019 Number of Artists Selected Total Artist Budgets ALAANA Increase from 38% to 73% 7 19 16 10 2018 2019 ALAANA non ALAANA TEMPO + 2% Ordinance Projects Combined ALAANA $ Increase from 37% to 66% $261,000 $226,837 $512,249 $136,035 2018 2019 ALAANA $ non ALAANA $ TEMPO Artist Selection 25 20 15 10 5 0 60% 4 6 42% 44% 7 5 5 4 15 35% 8 65% 6 11 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 TEMPO Budget Breakdown $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 62% $37,000 $60,000 40% $68,264 $45,697 $50,000 $40,000 2017 44% $150,950 26% $49,000 $52,535 $66,249 2015 2016 2018 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA $ % ALAANA $ Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 57% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2% Permanent Project Artist Selection 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 89% 1 8 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 67% 1 2 6 1 14% 29% 5 2 20% 4 1 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 2% Permanent Project Budget Breakdown $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 68% 49% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $2,390,900 $2,140,800 4% $99,000 2015 16% $542,000 $101,700 2016 9% $202,500 2017 $87,000 $83,500 2018 $212,000 $446,000 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA …
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 - 3-4:30PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman MINUTES Commissioner Barnes absent CALL TO ORDER – 3:05pm 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, April 19 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare – Speaking in favor of Item 4.iv 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 Seconded Zisman Moved by Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update i. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. Cultural Funding Review Process (MJR) update, Meghan Wells iii. FY20 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells iv. CSAP update, Kim McCarson v. Creative Space Bond update, Meghan Wells and Mark Gilbert vi. Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program, b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe – Postpone to next meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to move 4.a.iv.B to the beginning of new business Motioned: Polgar Vote: 6-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Seconded: Mok i. Arts Commission Officer Elections Motion to elect Commissioner Jaime Castillo as Arts Commission Chair Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Fonte Vote: 7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Commissioner Keeton returned to the dais Motion to elect Commissioner Michelle Polgar as Commission Vice-Chair Motioned: Zisman Seconded: Flores Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Motion to approve items 4.a.iii, and 5.a.i on consent. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project Motioned: Mok Seconded: Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent ii. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park iii. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent iv. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates Postpone to next meeting B. Discussion and action on CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group Motion to form CSAP Joint Arts & Music Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, and Fonte Motioned: Fonte Vote:7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner …
