Special Meeting of the Arts Commission August 26, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held August 26, 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, Tuesday, August 25 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 26 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, August 25. 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 (Tuesday, August 25) 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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Tuesday, August 25 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on July 20, 2020 a. State Legislative Update – Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, City of a. Council approved budget and CYE – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director Economic b. Cultural Funding Review Process update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. …
Prospectus 2021‐2023 AIPP Pre‐Qualified Artist Pool ARTS COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 17, 2020 2021‐2023 Pre‐Qual Artist Pool Purpose: streamlined process Pool lasts for two years ‐ may extend. Use of the Pool: fast track projects; residents may vote during artist selection, to allow a greater voice by enterprise departments Available to other public art commissioning entities Selection Process Open Call to Artists in the United States Request for Qualifications (RFQ) via PublicArtist.org. 5‐member jury w/ 2 visual artists and 2 residents (min.) Qualifications Artists who have: • made art creation a focus of their practice; • experience with arts budgets of $5,000 or more; • experience with materials suitable for indoor and/or outdoor public settings Additional desired qualifications: Artists who have experience with : site‐specific design; and • • collaborating with community members, other artists, or design professionals Selection Process, Qualifications, and Goals Goals AIPP seeks artists for the Pool who can design artwork that: Supports artwork goals set for each CIP project for which the artist or artist team is chosen; Identifies and considers opportunities for innovation or enhanced civic engagement; May transform a space or the user experience in a way that is widely accessible for in‐person and/or virtual viewers; Reflects the diversity of Austin and may spark conversations within the communities; Considers a contemporary art dialogue and contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection; and Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant. Eligibility ‐Open to visual artists who live/work in the US & are at least 18 years old ‐By AIPP Panel vote on July 6th, these artists are recommended to be automatically accepted: • 2018‐2020 Local Pre‐Qualified Artist Pools (61 artists) • 2018‐2020 National Pre‐Qualified Artist Pools (67 artists) • Corridor Construction Program Artist Pool (115 artists) Total combined: 221 artists Local artists (seven county Austin area) will be encouraged to apply. Full‐time, permanent City of Austin employees are ineligible to apply. Possible Jury Advisors ‐ Marina Islas, Latinx Community Archivist, Austin History Center Tobin Becker, The Chinati Foundation ‐ ‐ Nilda Cosco, PhD, Director of Programs at Natural Learning Initiative TBD, Austin Parks Foundation TBD, bossbabesATX TBD, City of Austin Equity Office TBD, Six Square TBD, City of Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission Jacob Villanueva, AIPP Panel Member TBD, 2 Arts Commission Member(s) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ …
Deaccession of AIPP Artworks ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2020 Deaccession: to officially remove an artwork from the listed holdings of AIPP collection. Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of the responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” Proposed artworks for deaccession: • Moments: Parts stolen; repeatedly vandalized • LAB: Parts stolen; repeatedly vandalized • Karst Circle: Native plant-life unable to thrive • Bicentennial Fountain: Failed pumps, severe rust • Republic Square Fountain: Failed pumps Artwork Description: • Painted murals on the East and West walls • Blue “blades” • Solar lighting for “blades” Reason for deaccession: • Repeated vandalism; electronics were stolen; costly to replace. • Repeated graffiti and tagging; (tagging greatly reduced during TEMPO Refresh exhibit) • Written request for deaccession from artist. The artist requested that the artwork not be repurposed; relocated or re-used. Detail of the artwork in its condition prior to the TEMPO Refresh installation Moments Created in 2003 by local artist Carl Trominski Non-CIP; Location: 300 North Lamar (Lamar Underpass) Material: Solar cell, LED lighting, aluminum and acrylic paint Free-standing solar-powered signs Artwork Description: (looped, powder-coated steel) • • Benches • Human-scale “tunnels” • Road paint on pavement delineating trail Need for Deaccession: • Repeated vandalism. Electronics too costly to replace. • Powdercoating has failed. • Some painted pavement markings no longer visible. Detail showing current condition of a large-scale “tunnels” Detail showing current condition of a free-standing solar-powered sign LAB Created in 2009 by local artist group NextProject CIP Project; Location: Along bike way from MOPAC to Airport Blvd Material: Solar cells, LED lighting, painted steel and street marking paint Reason for deaccession: • Native vegetation has not thrived. City of Austin water restrictions have impacted this. • AIPP will confirm if Fire/EMS staff prefer that the limestone circle remain as a gathering place. Karst Circle Created in 2004 by artist Gary W. Smith CIP Project Location: Austin Fire/EMS Station #43 11401 Escarpment Blvd. Material: Native Texas grasses and karst limestone blocks ) Reason for deaccession: • Safety hazard • Cost of repair is unreasonable • Water pumps are beyond repair and vegetation unable to thrive. (City of Austin water restrictions have negatively impacted this. Water pumps require regular use. Bicentennial Fountain Created in 1976 by Ken Fowler / PARD Staff Donation: Austin Board of Realtors; Austin Bicentennial Foundation Location: Vic Mathias (Auditorium) …
TEMPO 2D Mural Extension Recommendations AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 2020 TEMPO 2D Mural Project Recommendations RECOMMENDATION: EXTEND MURALS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021 Artist: Samson Barbosa S. LAMAR (DISTRICT 5) Artist: Samara Barks MABEL DAVIS PARK & POOL (DISTRICT 9) Artist: Olaniyi Akindiya AUSTIN‐BERGSTROM AIRPORT (DISTRICT 2) Artist: Lucas Aoki NORTHWEST REC. CENTER (DISTRICT 7) Artist: Bill Tavis WOOD HOLLOW DRIVE (DISTRICT 10) Artist: Steffany Bankenbusch AUSTIN NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER (DISTRICT 8) Artist: Brian “Bydeeman” Joseph SPRINGSWOOD PARK (DISTRICT 6) Artist: Larissa Stevens GUS GARCIA REC CENTER (DISTRICT 4) TEMPO 2D Mural Project Recommendations These will come to you as Loans soon, in order to extend the display of these artworks N. LAMAR + 30th Street (LOAN) Artist: Veronica Ceci dba Flash Collective BARTON SPRINGS ROAD (LOAN) Artist: Luis Angulo ROSEWOOD PARK TENNIS COURTS (LOAN) Artist: Kelvin Brown Any questions?
Prospectus Pharr Tennis Center AIPP Project ARTS COMMISSION AU GU ST 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 Pharr Tennis Center: Background Ø District 9 Ø Next to Patterson Neighborhood Park and adjacent to the Mueller Development Ø Pharr is one of four municipal tennis centers; constructed in the late 1970s Ø Surrounding Cherrywood census area: 94.9% white (alone or in combination); 3.8% Black (alone or in combination); and 5% Asian (alone or in combination); 19.8% Hispanic/Latino; 11.69% speak Spanish; adjacent Mueller area is slightly more diverse Ø Pharr is used by members of the surrounding communities but also by clubs and individual players from all over Austin Pharr Tennis Center Prospectus Budget: $30,000 Selection Process Open Call to Local Artists; open for 2 months 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 Selection Criteria ➢ Artistic merit and technical expertise; ➢ Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; ➢ Demonstrated success completing works of art AIPP Project Goals from June 2020 community meeting + online survey Represents the energy, activity, and camaraderie of tennis through inspiring or vibrant design; Showcases the unique character or history of the surrounding neighborhood, park, and/or tennis facility; Creatively embodies the diversity and culture of Austin, specifically East Austin; and Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment. Pharr Tennis Center Prospectus Budget: $30,000 Artist Selection ➢ A 3-person jury will choose 3-5 finalists; followed by artist interviews ➢ Recommendation of 1 artist and 1 alternate to the AIPP Panel and Arts Commission for approval ➢ The artist will be engaged in a design + commission contract Prioritized List of Jurors Kel Brown, TEMPO 2D Artist Luis Angulo, TEMPO 2D Artist Shiva Jabarnia, Landscape Designer at dwg. Maddy Webster, Sawyer Yards Artist Complex Staff; Former Collegiate Tennis Player Jamie Robertson, Visual Artist and Educator; Experienced Community Artist Project advisors may include: ➢ George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin ➢ Lonnie Lyman, Event Coordinator Senior, Parks and Recreation Department, …
ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Commissioner Barnes absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - 3:02pm 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Tuesday, August 25 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on July 20, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on July 20, 2020 as edited Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores Motion approved on Consent Commissioners Garza, and Van Dyke arrived on the dais Commissioner Barnes absent 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Austin b. Lilia Rosas with Red Salmon Arts c. Peter Ortiz, Visual Artist a. State Legislative Update – Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, City of a. Council approved budget and CYE – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director Economic Development Department b. Cultural Funding Review Process update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Manager c. CSAP Update 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Move to take 5.a.i, 5.a.ii, 5.a.iii on consent Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Garza Passes on Consent i. Approve the Prospectus for the Pharr Tennis Center AIPP Project ii. Approve the Prospectus for the 2021-2023 AIPP Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Approved on Consent Approved on Consent Approved on Consent iii. Approve the Extension of 2019-20 TEMPO 2D Public Art Projects iv. Approve the Deaccession of AIPP Artwork Motion to approve the deaccession of AIPP Artwork Motioned: Flores Seconded: Polgar 9-0-1 Commissioner Barnes Absent v. Discussion and possible action regarding the state of Arts Commission members- wellness check No action taken 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Working Group updates Zisman i. CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Polgar and ii. Equity Resource Working Group with Commissioners Keeton, Castillo and Polgar who will serve as chair iii. “Imagine-Austin Town Center” Joint Working Group with Economic Prosperity, Veteran’s, and Music Commissions with Arts Commissioners Van Dyke and Garza 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation to support legislative agenda for the City of Austin Update on Arts Commission Resolution to Council regarding the $5 million ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
