Special Meeting of the Arts Commission July 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held July 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, July 19 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 20 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 19. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker 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. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident 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, July 19) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 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, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, July 19 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 b. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020 CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update b. Cultural Funding Review Process update 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. …
Former AIPP Panel Chair Chris McCray’s final term as an AIPP Panel Member expired in May – the AIPP Panel and staff recognize and thank him for his service. At the March meeting, the Arts Commission approved Amy Mok as the Nominating Committee Chair to fill the visual arts professional seat left vacant by Chris. The nominating committee was also made up of the Arts Commission Liaison to the AIPP Panel Brett Barnes and the current AIPP Panel Chair, Tammie Rubin. The application period was open from early March through the end of May, and the public was made aware of this through social media posts, CAD and AIPP newsletters, and through outreach by AIPP staff, and by Arts Commission and AIPP Panel members. In June, the Nominating committee met to review the applicants, and then met again to interview the finalists. 1 J Muzacz is nominated by consensus of the AIPP Panel Nominating Committee to fill the AIPP Panel vacancy. J is a visual artist who studied sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. He has experience as an arts educator, and experience working with youth and adults on collaborative artwork installations. The Nominating Committee believes he will be able to help AIPP reach artists who may not have applied to AIPP before. He is now completing his first AIPP commission for Rosewood Neighborhood Park with artist team Polis, which gives him experience with AIPP Processes that the Nominating Committee stated would benefit the Panel. 2 Elaine I Shen is the selected alternate. Elaine is Principal with Now + Shen design studio, and a practicing local visual artist working in a variety of media. She is an experienced lecturer at Fordham University and UT Austin. She was a founding member of ICOSA Collective (5 years) and has been a board member with Fusebox Festival (6 years). The Nominating Committee recognized that, as an Asian American, Elaine could bring an important voice to the Panel. 3
Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Project ARTS COMMISSION JULY 20, 2020 Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility Project Project Background Anderson Mill Road Bond Goals AIPP Artwork Goals •Address congestion and enhance safety. • Creates an interesting, safe and lively pedestrian and bicycle environment; • Improve level of service and reducing delay for vehicles traveling through the corridor. • Improving facilities for travelers utilizing alternate modes of transportation such as transit, bicycles and walking Project Goals • Conceptually connects the Anderson Mill Road Corridor; • Reflects the diverse and family atmosphere of the community; • • Integrates seamlessly into the construction of the corridor; Is made from durable and low maintenance materials; and • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Selection Processes Corridor Construction Program Pre‐ Qualified Artist Pool Artists will be invited to submit a Letter of Interest explaining their connection to the Anderson Mill community. Budget $80,000 Evaluation Criteria Artistic merit and technical expertise Ability to engage the community in which the Demonstrated success completing works of art Cultural Equity artwork is being proposed Community and Project Advisors A team of advisors will convene to recommend and artist and alternate from the Corridor Construction Program Pre‐Qualified Artist Pool They may choose to interview artists or directly recommend an artiist and alternate. • Dr. Terrance Hines • Olga Campos Benz • Melissa Lipscomb • Karen Grampp • JoAn Reames • Kelley Ramirez • Katherine Nicely • Olaniyi Akindiya • Octavio Garza, Project Manager, Public Works Department • Emily Tuttle, Public Information Officer, Austin Transportation Department • Kate Messer, Communications Director, CM Flannigan, District 6 • Bears Rebecca Fonte, Arts Commissioner, District 6 • Sarah Carr – AIPP Panel Liaison Schedule 2020 July Prospectus approved by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission CIP construction begins (18 months) August Letter of Interest invitation to Local Prequalified Pool released (two weeks) 2021 February Final Design approval March Commission contract April Fabrication and Installation coordination December Anticipated project completion September Selection Process Approval October Request for Council Authorization (RCA) November Artist under design contract + project kick off meeting December Mid Design review With Arts Commission Approval ‐ Artists from the CCP Pre‐Qualified Artist Pool will be invited to submit a Letter of Interest to be consider for this opportunity. Call to Artist Opens: August 4, 2020 Closes: August 20, 2020 (two weeks)
Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building AIPP Project Final Design AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 2020 ABIA | Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Terminal Future Terminal Bldg. Rental Car Facility New Parking Garage AIPP Project location Artist Marc Fornes Landscape Spine AIPP Project location Artist Clay Odom + Kory Bieg PLUME by Clay Odom and Kory Bieg Site Plan & Rendering District 2 A LaunchPAD artist: Holly Veselka ABIA | Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project The goal of the ABIA Parking Garage AIPP Phase II Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: activates and anchors the pedestrian and/or vehicular experience of Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport visitors; responds and aligns with the physical presence of the Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport, the new administration building and parking garage, and existing artwork; reflects the nature and character of Austin; functions well during the day and night; is sustainable, easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Public Art Goals & Sculpture Concept 5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: BUDGET:
Comprehensive Prospectus for Austin Fire Department + Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects ART COMMISSION JULY 20, 2020 Project Background The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objective cluding: •The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. •The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. •Lead and asbestos abatement. •Replacement of a failing station bay. •Upgrades to meet current ADA and fire code requirements. •Remedy structural issues, electrical, refurbishment, general repairs. AFD8/EMS7 6 artists/teams Budget: $100,000 each EMBEDDED ARTIST & COHORT OPPORTUNITY •AFD Station 2: 506 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. •AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751. •AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703. •AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756. •AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, Austin, TX 78757. •AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, Austin, TX 78747 •AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, Austin, TX 78744 Council District: 9 Council District: 9 Council District: 10 Council District: 7 Council District: 7 Council District: 8 Council District: 2 •AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758. •AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753. •AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727. •EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704. •EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Council District: 7 Council District: 4 Council District: 6 Council District: 3 Council District: 7 Anna Bradley, PM Marjorie Flanagan, PM Project Goals AFD/EMS projects is to select an artist who will design artwork that: * integrates with either the site, architecture, exterior of the station; interior or *is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; *is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; *is easily maintained and; *contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. EMS1 Selection Processes & Evaluation Criteria Open Call to Artists All artists who live and work in the seven county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Artists who have a lived experience with a station location are encouraged to apply! Artists must be at least eighteen years of age. artwork is being proposed Artistic merit and technical expertise Ability to engage the community in which the Demonstrated success completing works of art Cultural Equity …
FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Recommendations FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data Total Funds Available Total Applications Total Contracts % of Funded Applicants FY 19 FY 20 $391,000 $200,000 165 123 75% 145 79 54% FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of LGBT/Disability Communities FY 20 ‐ % of LGBT/Disability Communities 5% 0% 28% 9% 5% 67% 28% 58% None Member of the LGBTQI Community None Member of the LGBTQI Community Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of Race/Ethnicity Code FY 20 % of Race/Ethnicity Code 16% 13% 16% 1% 1% 16% 5% 1% 10% 0% 1% 23% 31% 10% 1% 6% 19% 30% MM P N H B As Ar 99 W MM P N H B As Ar 99 W Recommended Changes Adopt FY 20 Contract Amendments into the FY 21 CI Guidelines • Allow virtual events (rather than in‐person only) • Waive insurance requirements if event is virtual • No Matching Requirement c i r b u R g n i r o c S e s i v e R FY 20 (30 Points) 5 Points Each Priority 1 Proposed FY 21 (25 Points) 5 Points Each Ensures & Encourages Racial & Social Equity Representational Diversity Sustains Ethnic or Historical Heritage Cultural Integrity Engages Community Community Informed Priority 2 3 Points Each Grows the Cultural Arts Ecology Enhances Accessibility & Inclusion Deepens Lifelong Learning Priority 3 1 Point Each Fosters Collaboration Maintains Affordability Compensates Personnel 3 Points Each Accessibility 1 Point Each First‐Time Applicant Knowledge Sharing Project Partnerships Inspires Cultural and Artistic Innovation Affordability Cultivates Leadership Compensates Personnel Demonstrates Financial Resourcefulness Cultural & Artistic Innovation Offers Internships or Apprenticeships Revise Available Funds ADA Award Accessibility Funding Priority Program FY 20 ‐ $10,000 available, 20 ‐ $500 awards available FY 21 ‐ $8,000 available, 16 ‐ $500 awards available Award 4 contracts/quarter will received an additional $500 for ADA accessibility services
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Arts Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. a. Submitted the following recommendation to City Council: i. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191021‐7.a.iii - Recommendation to Support the Purchase of Palm School ii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191209-6.a.iii.A - Joint Arts Commission and Music Commission Recommendation on the usage of the $12 Million Creative Space Bond iii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200624-5.a - Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 2 b. c. Approved FY 21 Funding Matrix and Allocations Approved the following Cultural Funding Guidelines: FY 20 Community Initiatives Guidelines i. ii. FY 20 Core Interim Guidelines iii. FY 20 Cultural Heritage Festivals Guidelines d. Approved the following Community Initiatives funding recommendations: i.Q1 (Events beginning October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019) I. Luis Armando Ordaz $3,500 II. Mercy Emelike $3,500 III. Vortex Repertory Co/ Avante Theatre $3,000 IV. Emmet Hunker $3,500 V. Drew Edwards $3,500 VI. Rehab El Sadek $3,000 VII. Big Medium/ The Projecto $3,500 VIII. Austin Chinese Choir Inc $3,000 IX. Jonathan Villela $3,000 X. Texas Folklife Resources/ Ameyaltonal Austin $3,000 XI. Austin Creative Alliance/ Lane Stanley $3,000 XII. Artly World $3,000 XIII. Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance (TBCA) $3,000 XIV. Austin Action Fest $3,000 XV. Aurelio Planes Rodriguez $3,000 XVI. Austin Creative Alliance/ SAGE Studio $3,000 XVII. Austin Creative Alliance/ Ashe Arts $3,000 XVIII. Carrie Rodriguez $3,000 XIX. Co-Lab Projects/ Rites of Warming: A Song $3,000 XX. Austin Creative Alliance/ Heartland …
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 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, Rick Van Dyke MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, July 19 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores 10-0 b. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok 10-0 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update b. Cultural Funding Review Process update 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve all AIPP items (4.a.ii, 4.a.iii, 5.a.ii, and 5.a.iii) except for items 4.a.i. and 5.a.i. on consent. Motioned: Barnes Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Polgar Vote: 10-0 Motion to move 5.a.i to be taken up now Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 ii. Approve the comprehensive Prospectus for the 2018 Bond Austin Fire Department – Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Approved on consent Project Approved on consent iv. Form an Equity Resources Working Group Motion to form an Equity Resources Working Group with Commissioners Keeton, and Van Dyke who will serve as chair. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok Vote: 10-0 v. Approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motion to approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke vi. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Annual Internal Review Motion to approve the FY 20 Arts Commission Annual Internal Review with the changes recommended by Flores and Fonte. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and …
