Arts Commission Special Called Meeting of the Arts Commission - Meeting rescheduled from June 20, 2022. This meeting will be held with some members attending in person and others attending remotely.
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility Art in Public Places Project iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project iv. …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project
H o t e l O ccu p a n cy Ta x Up d a t e Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cult ural Art s Division Economic Development Depart ment June 29, 2022 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – May 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended May 31, 2022 Approved Budget Amended Budget May w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav BEGINNING BALANCE 0 0 0 0 0 N/A Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 652,083 8,496,544 10,239,763 (3,579,574) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $88,967,287 • HOT May collection of $6,828,093 • • YTD is 28% above budget of $69,773,408 83% of CYE of $102,273,710. Prior year YTD through May 2021 was $31,424,023 • • Cultural Arts May: $652,083 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $8,496,544 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 3 Questions? C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. 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. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Nexus Scoring Category Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Key Constituencies First-time applicant Budget Accessibility & Language Access Cultural Activities Creative Collaboration Community Voice Programmatic Reach Community Investment and Relationships 25 10 5 15 55 10 10 10 10 5 45 Operations Cultural and Social Impact Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate (Non-501c) Elevate+ (501c only) Support established cultural producers Goal Contract Term Who can apply? Selection Process 1 year Panel Type of Funding Flexible: Project/Operating Flexible: Project/Operating Artists; Arts/Culture Groups* w/ budgets <$500k Arts/Culture 501(c)s only 1 year Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Total Available Funds ~$1,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $10,000 - $30,000 $10,000 - $75,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 65 Elevate Scoring Category Maximum Points 15 Operations Scoring Criteria Key Constituencies History of Service Cultural Leadership Community Voice Cultural Activities Budget Programmatic Reach Relevance and Responsiveness Inclusion and Intersectionality Community Relationships Opportunity creation/ Community benefits 10 Accessibility Cultural and Social Impact 10 15 5 45 10 5 5 5 5 5 10 55 Pilot Program Thrive in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Invest in diverse cultural institutions Flexible: Project/Operating (+Optional Networking/ Coaching/ Classes) 501(c) only with 5-year operating history in Austin Thrive 2 years Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $80,000 - $150,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Thrive Scoring …
Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project Final Design Review S H AW N S M I T H , A R T I S T AFD-EMS| Locker Room Renovations AFD and EMS are committed to maintaining safe and equitable facilities for fire and paramedic staff. Bringing a total of 11 AFD/EMS stations up to a more useable and safer standard will allow personnel to better perform their duties of serving the City of Austin community. The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objectives including: 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fire code requirements. Remedy structural integrity issues, electrical work, refurbishment, general repairs, and updating. Project Summary and Sites Six artists and Artist teams will work with two stations each: • • • • • • • • • • • • AFD Station 2: 506 W MLK Jr Blvd, District: 9 AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, District: 9 AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, District: 10 AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, District: 7 AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, District: 7 AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, District: 8 AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, District: 2 AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, District: 7 AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Council District: 4 AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, District: 6 EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, District: 3 EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, District: 7 P R O J E C T G O A L S The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; 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. …
Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP project Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Background • Multiple past floods in the Dove Springs area have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood. Constructed in the late 1970s • The City Demographer's data shows that the 78744 is one of the low- income city areas with the high minority population density. • Closest Health Facility is over an hour away by public transit • New facility will be 2 story, 16,000 sq ft. • Including immunization clinic, neighborhood center, WOC clinic, childcare, multi purpose space and staff offices AIPP project goals • Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Dove Springs area as a strong multi-generational and multi-cultural, historically-family neighborhood; • Reflects a welcoming, healing, and caring place of protection; • Visually or physically integrates educational elements that promotes • early childhood development; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Site & Project Goals District 2 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Voting Jurors: Non-Voting Advisors: Monica Maldonado,Mas Cultura Angel Garcia, Marmon Mok Architects Angel Acala – AIPP commissioned artist Exterior wall: $64,000 FINALIST: Amado Castillo ALTERNATE : Melissa Borrell Pavilion shade structure: $110,000 FINALIST: Mai Gutierrez ALTERNATE: Sun McColgin Selection Process Summary Kymberley Maddox – Austin Public Health» Kalpana Sutria – Project Manager, Public Works» Filip Gecic – Austin Public Health Irene Magna-Noverola –South-East Branch Library Joel Nolan – Liaison Art in Public Places Panel» Jamie Castillo – Liaison Arts Commission, District 2 Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Trans Gender Unknown LGBTQIA Dove Springs Public Health Applicants (18) 7 1 1 0 0 9 0 6 10 1 0 1 3 Applicants % 39% 6% 6% 50% 33% 56% 6% 6% 17% Exterior wall Budget: $64,000 The west-facing wall at the entrance to the facility will have an approximate area of 34’ tall x 23’ wide to create a wall hung 3-D artwork or a 2-D artwork to be mounted to the building. APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Amado Castillo Jury Comments: “My justification in recommending Amado Castillo as a finalist is based on the artist's dedicated number of years to art and the …
Brush Square AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N A G A N , A I P P S TA F F Brush Square Background 2 Reminder: What’s happening at Brush Square? Project scope includes: Possible artwork locations new walkways event lawn low walls raised decking Lighting Benches Landscaping There will also be updates for improved sightlines, parking, raingardens and storm water treatment areas. The Rehabilitation project aims to revitalize the green space behind the museums to reimagine the public space for cultural and recreational activities 1. ½ wall behind lawn 2. Either side of SE entrance 3. Near O Henry Museum in garden 4. Ground plane/sidewalk Final art location determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 3 engages the unique history of the adjacent museums and heritage of the site as a railway; Project Goals Integrates with the beauty and nature of the surrounding oak trees; Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 4/20/21 and revised/approved on 4/21/21. Artist Budget: $60,000 Weaves together stories from a variety of nearby events including the pun-off, music festivals and tourist attractions; Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin's art collection; and Is physically and conceptually accessible by visitors of all ages to the park. Open Call Eligibility • Eligible: Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area Demographics Brush Sq Applicants (10 applicants and 16 unique responses) Applicants % • Excludes: Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees; employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants; artists under an active AIPP contract Selection Process • RFQ open for 6 weeks; submissions via PublicArtist.org •3-person jury and advisors select 3-5 finalists for interviews; recommend 1 artist or artist team and 1 alternate •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •Selected artist or artist team is engaged in a design + commission contract with AIPP Jury Voting Jurors: Ja'nell Ajani, Visual Arts professional and Doctoral Candidate Suzanne Wyss, Visual Artist Rehab El Sadek, Visual Artist Herlinda Zamora, Brush Square Museum Project Advisors: Scott Sinn, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Dept. Lulu Flores, District 9 Arts Commissioner Joel Nolan, Art in Public Places Panel Project Liaison Ted Eubanks, Historian Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Other Unknown Male Female Gender …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING Sarah Carr, AIPP Panel (Landscape Designer) • Architecture, University of Texas • Art in Public Places Panel, 2018 • Owner, Principal, Word + Carr Design Group • National & International clients both commercial and residential
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PM MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than Noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. Seconded: Zisman Motioned: Polgar Approved 8-0, Commissioners Gray, Keeton, and Mok absent. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners No presentation. No presentation. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS No presentation a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations …
