Arts Commission Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission - This meeting will be held with some members attending in person and others attending remotely.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION July 18, 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, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Michelle Polgar, 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 Special Called Meeting on June 29, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding Creative Sector Momentum 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 Miriam Conner regarding Common Waters Presentation by Caitlyn Ryan of Stream Realty regarding 6th Street redevelopment and possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Convention Center Expansion Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation Chief Transaction Officer, regarding Updates within the Austin Economic Development Corporation 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 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Final Design for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility Art in Public Places Project Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Colony Park Pool + Givens Park and Pool Art in Public Places Projects Approve the Selection Process …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department July 18, 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 – June 2022 • HOT YTD = $89,564,332 • • • Total HOT June collection of $597,045 Year To Date is 28% above budget of $69,773,408 83% of Current Year Estimate of $102,273,710 Prior Year To Date through June 2021 was $31,583,148 • • Cultural Arts June 2022: $57,019 • June 2021 Cultural Arts Fund: $15,217 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 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $8,553,563 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 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 Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 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 We are here! 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. 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 Categories Operations Cultural and Social Impact Mission and Key Constituencies History of Service Cultural Leadership Cultural Activities Relevance and Responsiveness Intersectionality Community Relationships Opportunity creation/ Community benefits Accessibility Cultural Institution Status 15 15 30 60 10 5 5 5 5 10 40 Panel Recruitment has begun! 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 …
Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Project Final Design AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility Project Project Background Project Background Anderson Mill Road 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.
Colony Park Pool + Givens Park and Pool AIPP Projects Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N AG A N , S TA F F J U LY 1 1 , 2 0 2 2 Colony Park Pool Project Background Pool located S of the District Park Main public access from Loyola Lane AIPP project Peace and Harmony by Tyson Davis located at District Park Area developed in the 70’s and 80’s Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community need for aquatics facility for many years Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space District 1 Colony Park Pool Project Goals Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/27/21, 4/28/21, approved on 5/17/21. Artist Budget: $135,000 Creates a colorful, family friendly experience that draws inspiration from the facility and its surroundings; Respects and is inclusive of the diversity of the Colony Park community; Integrates nearby icons from nature, the schools and/or peace; Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; Is unique in its contribution to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection; and Is accessible physically and conceptually by visitors of all ages to the park. Colony Park Pool Possible artwork locations 1. Central parking area 2. Exiting the bathhouse/training 3. Far edge of lap pool near the slide Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 4 J u r y o Barbara Scott, Longtime Colony Park resident and o Rona Rougeheart, Visual Arts professional and D1 Community Activist Community member o Lindsay Bailey, Arts Enthusiast and D1 Community member o Mitzi Wright, Colony Park resident and D1 Community member o Scott Sinn, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin o D’Anne Williams, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin o Jodi Jay, Aquatics Supervisor, PARD, City of Austin o Greg Houston, Principal, Architect, Marmon Mok Architecture o Jacob Villanueva, AIPP Panel Liaison R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to local artists in the Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. APPLICATION PERIOD …
Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane Projects (2) Selection Process Recommendation ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 Slaughter Lane o Districts 2, 5, & 8 Budget A: $63,000 (Barstow to Loop 1) o o o Budget B: $63,000 (Menchaca Rd to West of S. Congress) Character: o Rural roots o Once more of a quiet and secluded part of Austin o Much development over the years o Residential neighborhoods o Bustling shopping centers o Regarded by many as a utilitarian roadway o Possible artwork locations include: o Mary Moore Searight Dr. o Brandt Rd. Slaughter Lane Goals Jury and Advisors The goals of these opportunities are to select an artist, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: • Helps connect people to nature; • Supports the vitality of the small business community; • Encourages participation of families and youths; • Integrates seamlessly into the construction of the corridor; • Enhances the dialogue surrounding mobility and the experience of pedestrian, car, and bike travelers; 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. Jury: Armin Salek, Former Akin High School Teacher Dawn Hewitt, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Tara Barton, Scientific Journal Manager, Writer/Editor, and Resident Jaime Castillo, District 2 Arts Commissioner Kathleen Rubin, Corridor Program Office Request for Qualifications Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. • Opt-in period open 07/16/21 to 08/03/21 Artist Information Meeting 07/22/21 • Jury + advisors review applications 06/21/22 • Project Goals & Selection Process Corridor| Slaughter Lane Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Slaughter Opt- In (32)* Slaughter Opt-In (32)* Slaughter Finalists (4) Slaughter Finalists 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 Hispanic Black Asian Arabic Native American Mixed Race White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Unknown Demographics 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 6 1 0 0 0 4 15 6 17 13 0 2 19% 3% 0% 0% 0% 13% 47% 19% 53% 41% 0% 6% 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 25% 25% 75% 0% 0% *Note: 32 total artists opted-into this call. 5 artists were deemed ineligible due to being under contract with AIPP for a permanent commission. 4 of these artists self- …
Corridor Construction Program Spicewood Springs Road AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 What’s happening at Spicewood Springs Road? Approximately $17 million in 2016 regional Mobility Bond funds was dedicated to Spicewood Springs Road from Mesa Drive to Loop 360. The stated goal of 2016 Mobility Bond projects is to address congestion and enhance safety. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Artwork Budget: $182,000 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 integrates with the natural beauty of the Spicewood Springs Road corridor. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Project Location AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 P R O J E C T G O A L S The goals of each opportunity are to select artists, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ▪ Respects wildlife and integrates with the natural beauty of the corridor ▪ Is safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal- resistant in an exterior environment ▪ Aligns with the character of the community and human history of the site ▪ Enhances public space while seamlessly integrating with the corridor construction ▪ Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. Two applications not meeting eligibility criteria were withdrawn from consideration. APPLICATION PERIOD ▪ Opt-in period 2/1/22 to 2/17/22 ▪ Artist Information Meeting 2/9/22 ▪ 39 Artists opted-in (37 eligible) SELECTION CRITERIA ▪ Artistic merit and technical expertise; ▪ Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and ▪ Demonstrated success completing works of art AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Applicant Demographics Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Spicewood Opt-In Spicewood Finalists Spicewood Opt-In (37) Spicewood Finalists (3) Hispanic Black Asian Arabic Native American Mixed Race White Unknown Male Only Female or Team w/ Female Gender Queer Unknown 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 6 3 …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING J Muzacz, AIPP Panel Artist • Austin based visual artist • Art in Public Places Panel, 2020 • Passionate educator creating hands on art experiences • Muralist, mosaicist, community art advocate
ARTS COMMISION Butler Trail Arts + Culture Plan Progress July 28, 2022 Engagement - In Progress ● Common Waters Event Held May 14 ● Completed on-line survey & intercept interviews ● Next Engagement Event Fall 2022 E N I L E M T I Research and Analysis ● Near Completion Next Up - Plan Development ● August Start Event Day Collaborations with: PARD Zilker Vision Plan & WPD Rain to River Future Front X Sustain the Mag Art Spark/Body Shift Local Artist Team - Rejina Thomas, Ruben Esquivel & Taylor Davis S R E T A W N O M M O C T U O B A Common Waters is a celebration of community exploration in co-creating an art installation to inform The Trail Foundation’s Art + Culture Plan. The project explores the intersection of art, activism, environment and community while highlighting the beauty and demonstrating importance of Lady Bird Lake, our city’s life line. S R E T A W N O M M O C The wetland is comprised of two components: ● ● the wetland mat a natural sculpture that takes the shape of a nest. ○ Dried invasive bamboo, symbolizes, the rapidly spreading change that the city faces today. Floating wetlands are a way of harnessing the filtering action of nature and bring it to urban waterways, like Lady Bird Lake. Seven native species were planted and as they grow, the roots of these plants will create surfaces for microbial action to breakdown the excess nutrients and contaminants in the lake. S R E T A W N O M M O C Nests are symbols of safety, home, and protection. This nest serves as the ephemeral shelter for a floating wetland of native plants that are designed to filter and clean toxins from the lake. Similarly, when we protect the native Brown and Black communities of Austin, who have been the backbone of cultural creation for generations, we can also begin to clean the toxins of our city’s ancestral trauma. Common Waters is a reminder that Lady Bird Lake is an essential part of our city’s identity and how we can come together as a community to protect it for future generations. The natural world puts many demands on a built structure. ● ● Engineers worked out an anchoring system, to keep the wetlands from being swept away in the strong currents that occur …
Redevelopment and Expansion History Project Proof of Concept Project Considerations Project Financing Hilton Bond Indenture and RFQ Release Next Steps June 10, 2021- Request for Council approval of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Methodology Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager, respectively, with notification to Council prior to release June 10, 2021- Council Resolution 20210610-096 City Council affirms its commitment to the planning principles documented in Resolution No. 20190523-029, the Palm District Planning Initiative and provides guidance for design elements and direction to be included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architecture/engineering services for redevelopment and expansion The new Center will be a larger, more efficient facility within a smaller footprint, and the project will deliver an active, community-friendly event facility that enhances the culturally rich fabric of the Palm District Rentable Square Footage Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Proof of Concept (sq. ft.) Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 Exhibit Space 247,000 450,000 Multipurpose Space* Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 152,000 372,000 100,000 85,000 Total 376,000 670,000-710,000 709,000 *Multipurpose Space will bring Exhibit space in line with Master Plan Source: HVS Existing Site Barrier between east and west No ground level public interaction Low density No green space Inadequate space for event demand Overview Reaches target size with a vertical approach Integrated redevelopment with adjacent community investments (Project Connect, Palm District) Economically beneficial to the City Larger facility, smaller footprint Exhibit halls and loading docks underground Allows for P3 development on the site 2nd and 3rd street reopened to multi-modal traffic, reconnecting east and west Public Benefits Bringing the local community back Expansive green space at street level Integration with CapMetro’s Project Connect Blue Line and Palm District initiative Street grid reopened and connected east and west P3 development Substantial retail opportunities at ground level Community space along Red River Project construction and operations remain fully funded through the Convention Center allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), 2% expansion HOT, and Convention Center revenues. Funding model developed in conjunction with City finance team and outside financial advisors The Convention Center Expansion Team and consultants have finalized the RFQ and continues to make progress on the many remaining facets of the …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Cultural Trust Update Austin Economic Development Corporation 18 July 2022 – Music Commission AEDC BOARD & TEAM Standing Committees • Executive • Governance • Finance • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects Overview • Cultural Trust program administration was identified by City Council in our June 2021 Interlocal Agreement, Addenda 4 & 5 Theater • Structure of Request for Proposals developed based on type of funds Culture available, as well as based on input from 2020 RFI, and 2019-20 joint working group recommendations Dance • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is a real Music estate investment program. • The process has provided great insight into the needs of the New, No Location culture/music/arts ecosystem, and that data will be communicated to help inform future resources/funding. Real estate/space is just one aspect to what supports an organization to thrive. Visual Arts Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • May require ‘Historic Zoning’ to provide property tax relief 2.5 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds Additional funds to leverage public funds: • Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • Social impact investments • Grants • CDBG funds • [AHFC/LITC] • [NMTc] Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Efforts To Date Request for Proposal: Nov 2021-March 2022 Website program page-updated weekly Office Hours § Approximately 30+ hours Learning Hours/Open Sessions § 9 Presentations & Videos § 225 Views of Videos Direct Outreach and Reminders § Group emails (500+ distribution) § Newsletter inclusion § Commission Announcements § Direct emails (recruiting) § Word of mouth Cultural Trust - RFP Evaluation Criteria Existing Venue 70% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Respondent Experience/Mgmt Team Site Control Clustering/Visibility 30% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact New Venue 35% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Clustering/Visibility 65% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 The Arts Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on July 18, 2022, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Zisman called the Arts Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 PM Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman - Chair, Jaime Castillo, Acia Gray, Michelle Polgar Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Natalie Earhart and Zachary Zulch of Almost Real Things introduced themselves and gave a preview of what they will discuss at next month’s meeting. Luis Ordaz of ProyectoTeatro offering to join a Working Group regarding a situation at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 29, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 29, 2022 were approved with updates on Commissioner Polgar’s motion, Commissioner Gray’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Garza, and Keeton absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding Creative Sector Momentum by Chair Zisman A report was made by Chair Zisman. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray A report was made by Commissioner Gray. 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 A report was made by Commissioner Mok. Presentation by Miriam Conner regarding Common Waters 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022 A presentation on the Trail Foundation and Common Waters was made by Heidi Anderson, Charlotte Tonsor, and artist Taylor Davis. Presentation by Caitlyn Ryan of Stream Realty regarding 6th Street redevelopment and possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts No presentation. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Convention Center Expansion A presentation on Convention Center Expansion was made by Convention Center Director Trisha Tatro and Chief Administrative Officer Katy Zamesnik. Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation Chief Transaction Officer, regarding Updates within the Austin Economic Development Corporation A presentation on updates within the Austin Economic Development Corporation was made by Chief Transaction Officer Anne Gatling …
