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 December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 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, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok 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 Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps Presentation by Kelsey Lammy of Capital Metro on the MetroArt program STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center by Laura Esparza, Parks & Recreation Department Division Manager 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 Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Atlas IV by Betty Gold Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Dayton by Jim Huntington Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Blue Float by Peter Reginato Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Mystic Raven by David Deming Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 16 & …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 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, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Dixie Friend Gay for the Longhorn Dam Bridge Art in Public Places project 25.
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Arts Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation December 12, 2022 Cultural Trust Program dedicated to securing affordable space for existing venues, and developing new creative space infrastructure, preventing further displacement of our creative sector Cities around the world have been looking at this issue, given real estate challenges of growth. Austin is part of a network of cities experimenting to addresss cultural displacement, and coordinating with best practices globally. Observations • • In addition to the seed funds provided by the City, the needs exceed our current resources. • This is a unique and new process—it is not a grant program, it is an investment program, with multiple variables to consider for feasibility. This process has provided us with a pipeline of projects, and the needs in the ecosystem require additional more flexible program funds. • Organizations are being displaced frequently, and there is a significant deficit of affordable production/practice spaces as well as performance/exhibition spaces. • The execution of these projects will still take time -- AEDC’S goal is to advance as quickly as possible. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 3 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • G.O. Tax Exempt Bond requirements • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible • Complex deal structure required for operational management 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • ‘Historic Zoning’ for property tax relief • Council approval not required 5.0 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds • Council approval not required Additional funds to leverage public funds (eventually): Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • AHFC/LITC [NMTC]-future • All of these are being considered, but are not directly applicable to first round investments by AEDC. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 4 This Process Program alignment Feasible deal structure-legal projects projects Projects Feasibility due diligence Feasible for all parties: City, Property Owner, Organizations 45 Submissions (+16 Pipeline Only) Long List 14 Prioritized projects for due diligence Shortlist Organized by feasibility and investment size 2-6 Projects/Initial Investments (Bond Projects will support many more organizations) Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 12.6.22 5 Spaces provided by ‘Long List’ is a portfolio of diverse offerings multi-use …
MetroArt Artist Information Meeting MetroArt • MetroArt educates and engages Central Texas residents about the value of public transit by celebrating the arts, cultures, and heritage of our community. 2 Be a MetroArtist! • CapMetro wants a strong network of artists who’ll be able to partner with us in creating meaningful public art on vehicles, at transit centers and in your own neighborhoods. • Eligibility Requirements: eligible to apply Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are Visual artist or artist team At least 18 years of age • Full-time, permanent CapMetro employees are ineligible to apply. Employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants are also ineligible to apply. • Can only have one MetroArt contract per year. 3 Community Engagement • Community engagement is an important component of this artist call. The goal is to create artwork that reflects the needs and wants of the community. • Engaging with the community may include (but not limited): • using social media • in-person conversations with riders and community members • interviews (virtual or in person) with community leaders or organizations 4 Community Engagement • The community you engage with will depend on the project. They will be folx who live in the Austin metro area and have lived experience in the zip code of the project and/or celebrating the identities represented by the project. 5 Budget Funding: Projects are funded by MetroArt, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and CapMetro departments. Budget breakdown for each type of MetroArt project: Bus Wrap Art Bus Shelter Art Commemorative Art Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $5,000 Artist Pay: $2,500 Type of artwork submission: Digital Type of artwork submission: Digital Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. CapMetro will cover the cost of printing, shipping, and installation costs. Type of Artwork submission: Original can be any type of art medium (painting, photography, digital, etc.), but piece must be able to be copied. Artwork is distributed to event attendees. Artist Budgets are inclusive of art design, time, material, and fabrication of the artwork itself. CapMetro may provide an additional $500 for the artwork replication cost. 6 Bus Wrap Art • Pay: $5,000 • Type of Artwork: Digital 7 Bus Shelter …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Status Briefing: ESB-MACC Theaters Laura Esparza Division Manager, Museums and Cultural Programs Arts Commission Meeting November 14, 2022 Agenda • Current status of the ESB-MACC Theaters • Incidents of 5/28/2022 • Future developments for ESB-MACC Theater • Future development of the Carver Theater • Future development of the Dougherty Arts Center Theaters Arts Center • Future development of the AARC Performing Current Status of ESB-MACC Theaters • Both theaters inspected by DAC Theater staff October 27, 2022 • All dimmer boards, circuits and hung lights were operational. • One dimmer bar was malfunctioning at the time of the incident. It has since been replaced. • Theaters are offered as-is but we attempt to fix broken equipment ASAP. • No circuit breaker incidents or problems with the lighting control board before this or ever since with other groups . Incidents of May 28, 2022 Contractual Requirements • Performances should start on time. • Theaters offered as-is. One dimmer bar was partially working. • LAAP companies provide their own trained technical personnel but are advised on how to use the equipment. • PARD requires “grass permit” for parking on grass. • Live fire is forbidden without a fire watch. • Must have a permit to serve food. • Must leave on time. Documented Incidents 1. Performance scheduled at 7:30pm didn’t start till 8 pm. 2. Two dimmer bars on the lighting grid were blown out because they were overloaded causing breakers to trip. 3. The outlets around the Black Box were also overloaded with lights and equipment causing a trip in the breakers. They did not bring professional lighting personnel to properly plug in equipment. 4. After loading in, vehicles were left in the grass area next to Black Box; many others followed. 5. Candles were lit inside the Black Box in violation of the LAAP contract and Fire Code. 6. Food served without required APH Food Permit. 7. Performance to end by 9:45 and clear out by 10 pm. Staff waited till midnight for PT to vacate. ESB-MACC Theater Developments Multi-purpose Room Renovations • Remove sound shell • Install cyc upstage • Install drapery to define stage • Project has been value engineered eliminating new Black Box Theater • Pending funding for theater renovations re: Board Recommendation to Council. • Phase 3 will include two theaters. space. • Improved grid system. • Further renovations may include …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard Cultural Investment Program Manager Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department December 12, 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 – October 2022 Total HOT Collections October 2022 = $27,278,757 • 25% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts October 2022 = $2,605,121 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 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2022 Total HOT Collections November = $8,087,533 • 33% of total FY23 HOT budget of $108,348,799 Cultural Arts November 2022 = $772,392 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 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY23 Approved Budget for FY23 is: $10,342,385 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $3,377,513 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 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 5
Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 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 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training We are here! 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Thrive Summary Application Opened: October 12th Application Closed: December 2nd (extension) 206 total applications started ◦ 154 successfully submitted by the deadline ◦146 met Eligibility requirements Readers are currently reviewing & scoring (due 12/19) Top 50 applications sent to Panelists on 12/21 (due 1/21) Panel Meetings – January 23, 24, 25 Thrive Marketing Summary 234 attendees at Awareness sessions (in person & virtual) Paid Social Total Reach: 43,096 ◦ 5 posts across 3 EDD accounts - FB, IG, Twitter Total Organic Facebook Reach: 15,247 ◦ 162 posts across 4 EDD Facebook Accounts Total Organic Twitter Reach: 5,661 ◦ 81 posts across 2 EDD Twitter Accounts Total Organic Instagram Reach: 1,785 ◦ 5 posts across 1 EDD Instagram Account
