Arts Commission Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission - This meeting will be held with some members attending in person and others attending remotely.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 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 Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 July 15, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the August 5, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff update on Art in Public Places recently approved RFQs and Artist Information Session Schedule by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places recent community engagement as part of the Longhorn Dam “Wishbone” Bridge Capital Improvement Project by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (pending AIPP …
AIPP Requests for Qualifications Calls open September 24 – October 22, 2024 Request for Qualifications for the Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds Background • • The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers a range of educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and lectures throughout the year. In 1892, European portrait sculptress Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio named Formosaand resumed her career as a sculptor of notables. At Formosa, Ney sculpted legendary Texans, including Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston. Ney also assembled at her American studio portraits of European notables, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Otto von Bismarck, Arthur Schopenhauer and Jacob Grimm. • At the turn of the 19th century, Elisabet Ney’s studio became a gathering place for influential Texans drawn to “Miss Ney” and to the stimulating discussions of politics, art and philosophy that took place there. Following Ney’s death, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Goals & Process 1. A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places 2. Honors Elisabet Ney’s art, history and legacy 3. Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment Experience creating 3-dimensional permanent artwork in materials suitable for Austin-based visual artists who reside in the seven counties bounding the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) Eligibility exterior environments at least 18 years of age Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions 4. 5. Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment installed Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Selection Process • • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope A five-member selection panel composed of visual arts professionals and community representatives will review all eligible submissions. Only one artist …
AIPP – Longhorn Dam Bridge Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams Mendez Recreation Center – Wednesday, July 17 Activities 1. Community Meeting: Introduced Reginald C. Adams and his team. Presented the Longhorn Dam Bridge Mosaic Mural AIPP Project, including objectives and expected outcomes. 2. Visioning Workshop: Conducted a workshop to gather ideas and themes for the mosaic. Used interactive activities like brainstorming sessions, sketching, and storytelling. • • About 60 counselors and campers ages 5-13 participated! About 15 adults from the general public participated in person! 3. Survey Distribution: Distributed surveys to collect input and ideas from community members in person, and those who wereunable to attend the meeting –up through August 17 AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Location & Information AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Artist Budget: $190,000 Council District: 3 Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Public Works Tentative Schedule Fall 2024 • Followup Community Engagement with design draft Summer 2025 • Final Design Presentation to AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Summer 2025 – Summer 2026 • Fabrication with Community Participation Fall 2026 • Installation Thank You!
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” DEACESSIONING OPTIONS IN THE POLICY Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. *One of the Commission Contracts does not permit the artist to purchase their artwork outright. DEACESSIONING PROCESS: - Sponsor Department and Legal opinions gathered. - Letters out to all artists stating intent and their contractual options. - Present to Arts Commission for review and Jury nomination - October - Compile final evaluation for presentation to Council by end of 2024. C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R R E M O D E L AIPP ARTWORKS FOR DEACESSIONING 2024 2 N D S T B LO C K 1 6 - R E B U I L D 2025 N A G A Y M C A 202 4 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 Aquifer LaMa Ventures (Phillip Lamb & Susan Magilow) 2014 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 North Austin Community Garden 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758 ThoughtBarn 2014 Original installation A U S G A R A G E S R E M O D E L 2025 Transition (4 tile compositions) James Talbot 2006 2023 Conservators assessment report.
19 ARTWORK LOAN APPLICATION Use this form to submit proposals for artwork loans. Loans are limited to five years, then may be renewed. Thank you for your interest in loaning artwork to the City of Austin. Please direct any questions, and complete and submit this application to Cultural Arts Division, City of Austin Ben White Building Suite 400 PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-7700 culturalarts@austintexas.gov Please attach additional sheets. The City reserves the right to request additional information in order to process a loan proposal. LENDER Name(s) Organization (if applicable): City Phone (Please check one): (Please check one: ___ Individual(s) ___ Corporation ___ Not-for-Profit ___Other (specify: _______________________________) Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email Loan of artwork to be commissioned Loan of existing artwork Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork: 5-10 years Conflict of Interest: Disclose whether the Lender has any active contracts with the City or is involved in any stage of negotiations for a City contract. ARTIST Name Nationality USA Address 1722 Woodward St Apt 210 Alias (If applicable) Birth Date Dec 19, 1981 Death Date (If applicable) City Austin State TX Zip Code 78741 Country USA Phone 512-751-5329 Fax Email tavis@billtavis.com Website Artist Representation/Gallery Name (If applicable) XTravis Country Healthcare District d.b.a Central HealthX1111 East Cesar Chavez SteetTX78702USAAustinMelissa CepedaBill Tavisbilltavis.com City Phone Website ARTWORK Title Description Artist Representation/Gallery Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email For loans of commissioned artwork, please explain the method used in the selection of the artist. 20 2 murals for the Rosewood Zaragosa clinic Artwork type (e.g., painting, sculpture) Medium mural spraypaint and exterior latex larger front wall has a large tree with many branchs smaller back wall has a bluebonnet Creation Date July 2024 Dimensions and Weight 1,017 sq ft Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork 5-10 years Finishes applied to surface Construction technique(s) If this artwork is part of a series or group, what is the total number in the series or group? If this artwork is part of an edition, what is the edition number of this piece, and the total edition size? Describe frame, if any. Describe base or pedestal, if any. 21 Describe any accompanying accessories. Current location of artwork Proposed City-owned site for placement (if applicable) Mural #1 is Mural #2 is For memorials, describe the person or event to be commemorated, and explain why this person or event deserves special recognition. ARTWORK HISTORY …
Mural design proposal for Rosewood Specialty Clinic, by artist Bill Tavis For the large wall on the front, I came up with two different concepts. The first concept (A) is a landscape which matches with the treeline on the left, to be reminiscent of the park just behind the building and to connect it with the grass and trees in front of the wall. This is similar in concept to the Bentonville Rock mural in my portfolio, in the way that I made the wall fit into its natural surroundings, even while the pattern makes the image stand out at the same time. This design is just a place holder – the landscape will be further developed if this design is chosen. I feel like this relates to healthcare because it shows life thriving, and the beauty of nature, with uplifting and vibrant colors. The landscape also fits well in between all of the windows. The second concept for the larger wall (B) if to show numerous hands reaching in to form the silhouette of a heart. The hands would be of various skin tones to represent the diversity of the community. The heart and the multiple hands show the care and teamwork of healthcare, showing love to the patients. If this design is chosen, the placement of the hands and arms would be modified to fit better between the windows. The hands would be handled in a style similar to the food items in the Harvest Blessings mural in my portfolio. For the smaller wall on the back, I thought it would be a good place to depict a healthcare worker. I have included two possibilities for this, one with full protective gear (C) and one without (D) - I wasn’t sure which one best represents the services you offer. However, I could also depict someone specific from the clinic, if there is someone there you’d like to honor with a portrait. Whichever face is chosen it would be handled similarly to the self portrait and portrait of Murphy in my portfolio (images for designs on next two pages) A) B) A) B) Bill Tavis Bio Austin-based artist Bill Tavis creates art in a style called halftonism, which is the result of several years of painstaking development. This style has its roots in mechanical printing techniques, which he has adapted in fresh and innovative ways. Halftones use a repeating …
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS PANEL AUGUST 5, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” DEACESSIONING OPTIONS IN THE POLICY Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. *One of the Commission Contracts does not permit the artist to purchase their artwork outright. DEACESSIONING PROCESS: - Sponsor Department and Legal opinions gathered. - Letters out to all artists stating intent and their contractual options. - Present to Arts Commission for review and Jury nomination - October - Compile final evaluation for presentation to Council by end of 2024. C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R R E M O D E L AIPP ARTWORKS FOR DEACESSIONING 2024 2 N D S T B LO C K 1 6 - R E B U I L D 2025 N A G A Y M C A 202 4 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 Aquifer LaMa Ventures (Phillip Lamb & Susan Magilow) 2014 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 North Austin Community Garden 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758 ThoughtBarn 2014 Original installation A U S G A R A G E S R E M O D E L 2025 Transition (4 tile compositions) James Talbot 2006 2023 Conservators assessment report.
Approve List of Nominated Artists Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Austin Convention Center Redevelopment S U E L A M B E , P U B L I C A R T C O N S U LTA N T A R T S C O M M I S S I O N | AU G U S T 1 9 , 2 0 2 4 Austin Convention Center Covering six blocks in the heart of downtown, the state-of-the-art Austin Convention Center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually. Location 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street. Two blocks from I-35, the Austin Convention Center’s boundaries are Red River Street, East Cesar Chavez Street, Trinity Street, and East 4th Street. The Austin Convention Center has LEED Gold Certification. Funding As an enterprise department, funding for the Austin Convention Center comes from contractor revenue, facility revenue (includes facility rental and parking), Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT. High Tech Features The Austin Convention Center provides state-of-the-art convention technology to visitors. Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Sponsor Project) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Total AIPP Appropriation: $16+ M Standard AIPP Fee Distribution for Artist Contracts Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art 10 Artists/$12 Million 20% = Artist Design Contract 20% = Artist Design and Fabrication Oversight contracts 80% = Fabrication + Installation Contract 80% = fabrication and installation of the artwork through Design Team Project Delivery (Construction Manager at Risk is responsible) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS Fast-track sponsor project Expedited artist selection Limited Entry Competition SELECTION CRITERIA Artistic merit Demonstrated ability to communicate Austin’s culture Demonstrated success completing works of art Interest in working with the Design Team Delivery method ELIGIBLE ARTISTS Over 18 years of age Live in the United States Emerging Artists encouraged No Public Art Experience required Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus JULY/AUGUST: ARTIST NOMINATION DONE - Nomination Panel is assembled by Design Team and AIPP Program TONIGHT- Approve Nominated Artists Roster and Prioritized Selection Jury List DONE - Nomination Panel Nominates Artists List of Nominated Artists goes to AIPP Panel for approval on 9/9 DONE - Internal review of nominations for eligibility and suitability Public Art Consultant confirms artists accept the nomination and the Design Team Delivery process. DONE - AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Nominate Artists Artists upload qualifications to PublicArtist.org …
List of Invited Nominators Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportuni(cid:415)es (10 projects) City of Aus(cid:415)n Art in Public Places Program Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment, City of Aus(cid:415)n The following art/culture leaders in the City of Aus(cid:415)n were invited to nominate ar(cid:415)sts for a public opportunity provided by the Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment project. 1. Carre Adams, George Washington Carver Museum 2. Taylor Davis, Art in Public Places Panel 3. Bertha Rendon Delgado, Arte Texas 4. Ka(cid:415)e Robinson Edwards, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum 5. Jane Hervey, Future Front 6. Hanna Huang, Aus(cid:415)n Asian American Film Fes(cid:415)val 7. Celia Hughes, Art Spark Texas 8. Sharon Maidenberg, The Contemporary Aus(cid:415)n 9. Raasin McIntosh, Raasin In the Sun/Downtown Aus(cid:415)n Alliance 10. Lindsay Palmer, Chroma Collec(cid:415)ve, Crea(cid:415)ve Ac(cid:415)on 11. Kathleen S(cid:415)mpert, Landmarks University of Texas Aus(cid:415)n 12. Coka Trevino, Big Medium The AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission were also invited to nominate ar(cid:415)sts for this opportunity as well. Submi(cid:425)ed by Susan Lambe Public Art Consultant, Design Team, Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment, City of Aus(cid:415)n
Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunities (10 projects) AIPP Public Art Project, Austin Convention Center Redevelopment, City of Austin Updated List of Potential Selection Jury Voting Members • Local Visual Artist (2): o Ernesto Hernandez, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Jamie Spinello, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Yareth Fernandez, AIPP artist, Dove Springs o Samara Barks, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Paul Ortiz, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. o Josef Kristofolletti, AIPP artist/Mural at 2nd St Garage • Artist with public art experience (1): o Beili Liu, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Agustina Rodriguez, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. • An art/cultural leader voicing Latino/Hispanic/Indigenous peoples experience of Austin: o Dr. Ondine Chavoya, Professor, Art History (Chicanx Art, Latinx Visual Culture, and Contemporary Art) , UT Austin o Paul Saldana, Save Palm School Coalition o Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum o Dr. George Vargas, Education consultant, Museum curator and educator, Architecture preservationist • An art/cultural leader voicing Black/African American peoples experience of Austin: o Dr. Eddie Chambers, Professor of Art History (African Diaspora Art), UT Austin o Dr. Cherise Smith, Professor, African and African Diaspora Studies, UT Austin o Pamela Benson Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Six Square Cultural District • Convention Center representative with understanding of how the Conv. Center runs. • Design team member who understands the facility’s requirements • Taylor Davis, AIPP Panel (or TBD) Proposed Advisors to Include: John Rigdon or Melissa Ayala, Waterloo Greenway Melissa Barry or TBD, Downtown Austin Alliance TBD, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) TBD, Design Team Representative TBD, Austin Convention Center Representative Faiza Kracheni, Arts Commissioner, District 9 Submitted by Susan Lambe Public Art Consultant, Design Team, Austin Convention Center Redevelopment, City of Austin 1. Local Visual Artist (2): a. Ernesto Hernandez b. Jamie Spinello c. Yareth Fernandez d. Samara Barks e. Paul Ortiz f. Josef Kristofolletti 2. Artist with public art experience (1): a. Beili Liu b. Agustina Rodriguez 3. An art/cultural leader voicing Latino/Hispanic/Indigenous peoples experience of Austin (1): a. Paul Saldana; https://saldanapr.com/our- team b. Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum c. Dr. George Vargas, http://www.elmuseodelnorte.o rg/george-vargas.html 4. An art/cultural leader voicing Black/African American peoples experience of Austin (1): a. Mueni Rudd, Member, African American Resource Advisory Commission. o Mueni Loko Rudd is a Kenyan-American independent curator, cultural preservationist, and scholar advocate prioritizing art by and about Black and …
AUS ARTS. IT’S A WHOLE VIBE! An Airport Arts Plan Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Great public spaces are where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges take place, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the “front porches” of our public institutions – libraries, field houses, neighborhood schools – where we interact with each other and government. When the spaces work well, they serve as a stage for our public lives.1 A JOURNEY THROUGH AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRPORT ARTS PLAN AUS Arts (Art + Music) intends to complement AUS’s current and ongoing planning for the future. This document considers best practices and a practical approach to holistically planning and implenting an Airport Arts Plan. Although the primary function of an airport is to get people to and from their destinations safely and efficiently, a frenzied travel experiences can be eased by designing an airport ambiance that infuses welcoming and calming feelings. The sights and sounds of art and music may also signal intuitive guidance to restrooms, gates, concessions and other passenger amenities. The purpose of this Airport Arts Plan is to set forth a vision and governance structure that allow for site-specific, collaborative, and advantageous arts opportunities for programming and experiences specific to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). AUS Arts brings together Changing Exhibitions, Live Music and Performing Art, public art with Art in Public Places (AIPP), and other types of cultural presentations to strengthen established programming, contribute to the expansiveness of guest services, and to ultimately create more remarkable journeys for all users of AUS. Notably, art and music, presented at airports, become added vehicles for promoting cultural tourism while enhancing the overall customer experience. Airport owners and their operating agencies globally have discovered that intentionnel arts planning and programming not only tells the story of their own airports and organizations, but also provides a platform to communicate the stories of their cities and their regions to traveling audiences. The leadership at AUS has demonstrated a concerted willingness to exceed industry standards with a sharp focus on customer satisfaction and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. A well governed and organized Art program supports that effort, and continues to tell the many stories of the local and shared communities who Journey With AUS. Prepared by Constance Y. White AUS Arts Manager, Guest Services Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 2024 1 http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/ …
Journey With AUS Art in Public Places & Other Public Art AUS Sites and Opportunities Phases I, II &III AUS Arts. IT’S A WHOLE VIBE! What Sites currently have active AIPP projects? ATRIUM INFILL Suspended Artwork. Artwork Title: TBD Artist. Josef Kristofoletti (Local) & Matthew Mazzotta (National) Current Status. Artist contract pending GATE 15 Suspended Artwork. Artwork Title: Convergence Artist. Beili Liu - Local Current Status. Re-design for new site WEST GATES EXPANSION 1. Wall Installation. Artwork Title: Spatial Weaving Artist. Kat Quay – Local/National Current Status. Fabrication 2. PlayScapes (up to three) Interactive Floor Structure. Artwork Title: TBD Artist. Reinaldo Correa Studio LLC Current Status. Passenger Engagement QUIET SPACE: RESPITE Site integrated elements (floor, walls, ceiling). Artwork Title: TBD Artist. TBD Current Status. Site selection/Concourse B. What else is happening? A Journey With AUS Over the next few years, the Airport Expansion Development Program will provide near-term improvements through a series of Construction Manager At Risk construction projects taking place on the south side of AUS’s airfield. These projects will help the airport meet current and future air service demands by enhancing passenger and aircraft flow, terminal amenities, roadways and airfield. What else is happening? The Journey With AUS Vision The Journey With AUS Vision: Meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience. The program's overall scope and budget are currently in development. The improvements will be funded through traditional airport development funding sources, such as airport cash reserves, current and future airport revenues, future revenue bond proceeds, and Federal Aviation Administration grants. AUS is an Enterprise Department = No local Austin taxpayer dollars will be used to fund the program. AUS Arts Planning MISSION The mission of AUS Arts is to contribute to the Journey with AUS Vision by elevating passenger experiences through presentation of experiential art and culture that reflect the character of communities local to Austin and, more broadly, to the Central Texas Region; that cultivate a unique airport environment and broaden the perspective of world class travel featuring AUS as a Gateway to the world for all. What does AUS Arts do? AUS Arts is the Art and Music division of the City of Austin Department of Aviation Guest Services created for the purpose of overseeing and implementing the following: 1. Curating Changing and …
Art in Public Places Public Art Master Plan Austin-Bergstrom International Airport March 2018 Gail M. Goldman Associates Patty A. Ortiz City of Austin Art in Public Places Program Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department Delia Garza District 2 VI. AIPP Curatorial Strategy Sabino Renteria District 3 VII. AIPP Public Outreach and Education 23 CITY OF AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Steve Adler Mayor Ora Houston District 1 Gregorio Casar District 4 Ann Kitchen District 5 Jimmy Flannigan District 6 Leslie Pool District 7 Ellen Troxclair District 8 Kathie Tovo District 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. Introduction Background III. Vision IV. Benchmark Study V. AIPP Plan Recommendations VIII. Measuring Success IX. Next Steps APPENDICES A. AIPP Projects at ABIA B. Participants C. Summary of Public Art Survey 3 4 6 7 11 19 27 27 28 30 33 41 Alison Alter District 10 D. Consultant Background 2 I. INTRODUCTION This Public Art Master Plan was created for the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program to guide the integration of future public art opportunities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) specifically to enhance the site visitor’s experience, reinforce a positive travel experience, complement the architecture and site, and add to the breadth and depth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. As Austin continues to grow, so does ABIA. This growth will generate more artwork opportunities and with that in mind, AIPP wants a thoughtful, carefully considered plan to guide the selection and placement of the collection going forward. The plan will help ensure that airport artwork supports a sense of arrival in an environment that is uniquely Austin and reflective of the region served by ABIA. 3 II. BACKGROUND CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM (AIPP) The City of Austin was the first municipality in Texas to make a commitment to include works of art in construction projects when it established the AIPP program in 1985. The program was brought forward by a citizen initiative and when it first began, 1% of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project budgets was allocated to commission or purchase artwork for public sites such as the airport, libraries, and parks. In October 2002, the ordinance was amended with community support to increase the allocation to 2% and include streetscapes, a change that allowed greater visibility of art in the urban environment as Austin continued to grow. Austin currently boasts over 300 public …
AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT Public Art has been sited and installed at AUS since opening in 1999. Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. Many of which are on public display. Some are in storage. Acquisition of such Artworks happens through various ways: gifts, Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, non-capital construction funds and airport revenue funds. Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed below complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. Art in Public Places (AIPP) In 1985, the Austin City Council passed the Art in Public Places ordinance to establish a percentage of eligible capital improvement project (CIP) budgets as a set-aside commitment to commission artists or purchase art for City-owned property and facilities. AUS recognizes the City of Austin Art in Public Places Ordinance. CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. MUNICIPAL CODE (1985): Chapter 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least 2 % (two-percent) of the construction costs of a project to select, acquire, and display art. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(G); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11 Non-AIPP Public Art. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management implementation. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY This section of this plan that establishes records keeping, acquisitions, care and maintenance of Artworks in the Airport’s …
AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT Public Art has been sited and installed at AUS since opening in 1999. Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. Many of which are on public display. Some are in storage. Acquisition of such Artworks happens through various ways: gifts, Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, non-capital construction funds and airport revenue funds. Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed below complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. Art in Public Places (AIPP) In 1985, the Austin City Council passed the Art in Public Places ordinance to establish a percentage of eligible capital improvement project (CIP) budgets as a set-aside commitment to commission artists or purchase art for City-owned property and facilities. AUS recognizes the City of Austin Art in Public Places Ordinance. CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. MUNICIPAL CODE (1985): Chapter 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least 2 % (two-percent) of the construction costs of a project to select, acquire, and display art. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(G); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11 Non-AIPP Public Art. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management implementation. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY This section of this plan that establishes records keeping, acquisitions, care and maintenance of Artworks in the Airport’s …
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ART AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES • Public Art has been sited, commissioned and installed at AUS since opening Bergstrom in 1999. • Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. • Acquisition of Artworks happens through various ways: ― Gifts ― Art in Public Places (AIPP) program ― non-capital construction funds ― airport revenue funds • Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed herin complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. WHY DOES AUS NEED A COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? AUS has a fully funded exhibitions program allowing for temporary installations of borrowed small and large objects, artifacts, artworks and collections of public interest. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management process. WHAT IS THE AUS COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? The Policy establishes procedures for governing selection, commission, acquisition, design, fabrication, installation, accession, maintenance, repair, long-term care and deaccession of the owned and loaned artworks at AUS. GUIDELINES A. AUS Arts, overseen by Aviation Art + Music Manager, shall be responsible for visioning, planning, and developing all public art opportunities and providing guidance for project management of any permanent art funded through CIP or other Aviation funds to ensure consistency with AUS Design Standards and the AUS Arts Plan. B. AUS Arts will have primary oversight of planning of AIPP projects at AUS, including but …
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ART AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES • Public Art has been sited, commissioned and installed at AUS since opening Bergstrom in 1999. • Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. • Acquisition of Artworks happens through various ways: ― Gifts ― Art in Public Places (AIPP) program ― non-capital construction funds ― airport revenue funds • Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed herin complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. WHY DOES AUS NEED A COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? AUS has a fully funded exhibitions program allowing for temporary installations of borrowed small and large objects, artifacts, artworks and collections of public interest. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management process. WHAT IS THE AUS COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? The Policy establishes procedures for governing selection, commission, acquisition, design, fabrication, installation, accession, maintenance, repair, long-term care and deaccession of the owned and loaned artworks at AUS. GUIDELINES A. AUS Arts, overseen by Aviation Art + Music Manager, shall be responsible for visioning, planning, and developing all public art opportunities and providing guidance for project management of any permanent art funded through CIP or other Aviation funds to ensure consistency with AUS Design Standards and the AUS Arts Plan. B. AUS Arts will have primary oversight of planning of AIPP projects at AUS, including but …
Art in Public Places Panel Membership Candidate Applications and Portfolios August 2024 Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor CV – Bernardo Diaz, b. 1983 Rochelle, IL Southern Methodist University – Master of Fine Arts – 2011 Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Master of Arts – 2009 Texas A&M International University – Bachelor of Arts – 2007 Solo Exhibitions – 2014 - 2024 Group Exhibitions – 2008 – 2023 Juried Exhibitions – 2008 – 2021 Projects – 2011 – 2020 #1 Please describe your past experience with or interest in public art: I have a strong interest in public art and public space, both formally and theoretically. My experience includes community arts and socially engaged art initiatives with grassroots organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions. This work earned me a nomination for Texan of the Year by Loray Polk and the Dallas Morning Times. I have taught courses in Art as Social Practice at SMU and currently serve as an Art Appreciation Professor. In my lectures and discussions, I cover topics such as the rhetoric of art and space, murals, graffiti, street art, public art and performances, land art, and issues related to hostile architecture. While I'm not as familiar, I also have a growing interest in the role of new media processes in public space, especially as it relates to nomadic deployment of new media works. Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor #2 Describe any special qualifications or experience you have that is related to the duties of an AIPP Panel member: With a BA, MA, and MFA in Studio Art, I bring a comprehensive knowledge base that may complement that of the current AIPP Panel Members. My experience as a juror and curator for various art projects is detailed in my CV and I can happily share more details about these experiences. I have also been a practicing artist for over two decades, not including my early creative endeavors as a child. :) #3 Please indicate your affiliations with any arts organization(s) and your role, such as Board of Directors, Advisory board, Staff, Member, or Volunteer. Please also indicate if any are Austin org. I was a founding member of …
Project: AIPP Project AFD 12 & 16 • Artist(s): Xavier Shipani Phase: Final Design Sponsoring Department: Austin Fire Deparment Project Budget: 100,000 Council District: 9 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias • • • • • • DATE:8/8/24 AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #12 Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Austin Fire Department/Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Projects PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission multiple artists to create permanent public artwork for services stations related to fire and emergency medical services. 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.” The artists selected for these commissions will embed with the crews of the stations to better understand the work of Austin’s first responders and reflect their experiences with the men and women of AFD/EMS in their artwork. AIPP seeks qualifications for professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live and work in the Austin metropolitan area, defined as Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties. Six artists will be selected to embed with the AFD and EMS station crews and engage in outreach to the surrounding community for inspiration in creating their artworks. Each artist will be paired with a station or stations to outline their time. AIPP will work with the six selected artists as an artist cohort to collaboratively support each other and collectively adhere to best practices in community engagement and public art. Artists will be expected to form a working relationship with each other as well as the AFD/EMS staff and AIPP staff. Public Art Project Goals: 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; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. A virtual artist information meeting was held via Zoom on August 19, 2020. BUDGET The funding for these Art in Public Places projects is generated by pooling 2% of the …
Collection Manager Updates: New Art Loan ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 Mural locations on site z Central Health – Rosewood Zargosa Clinic New Artwork Loan 2 outdoor murals Bill Tavis was directly commissioned to paint two mural designs on open walls at the facility Central Health Leases from the City on Pleasant Valley Road. This is a major first step in an Art Collection Program started by Central Health, in which AIPP is advising on policy and art selection. Artist Concept designs
List of Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated AIPP Public Art Opportunity for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment First Name Last Name aka Why Nominated? Alejandra Almuelle Incredible craftsmanship, experience and individual in our community. Website https://www.alejandraalmuelle.c om/ https://www.thejasonarcher.com /work https://www.barnesartistry.com/ copy-of-works https://bit.ly/LynnBerryAustinArti st Jason Archer Jason's public art, through Show Goat Murals, has been a mainstay in Austin for many years. His work is well-recognized and well-loved here in Austin. Show Goat Mural Works Federico Archuleta El Federico Federico is the stencil king of Austin. Since the late 90s his art has defined Austin's urban landscape, from Tower Records and Hole in the Wall, to across town on the old green grocer, and even graces museum walls on Mexic-Arte. His art is displayed in the Austin Bergstrom airport (without his permission), and after all he has given the city in color and life, he deserves back this commission to be fairly compensated for making his mark permanently in the city which he loves and calls home. https://www.instagram.com/el_f ederico/?hl=en Adrian Armstrong taylor barnes Adrian's work is strong - he doesn't shy away from the emotions he so ably conveys. His imagery is beautifully rendered and forthright in its message. From Armstrong's website: "he is interested in the complex ways race informs how we assign value to and interact in the spaces we occupy. Armstrong draws heavily on his identity politics and lived experiences to depict the narratives of Black life. Nested in intimate and poignant settings, his figures often embody a range of psychological states, including joy, happiness, introspection, and dysphoria. Armstrong’s works seek to inspire new ways of looking at the familiar." https://adrianarmstrongart.com/ work Barne's is a multimedia artists whose work takes on subjects of spirituality and oral histories. She is a ceramic and fiber artist who has experience in large sculptural work and has the potential to translate into larger scales. Outstanding artist with thoughtfulness, education, and purpose, constantly uplifting Black Women and their importance in the community. Lynn Berry Lynn has a flowing abstract style that I think would be great for this project. Anahita (Ani) Bradberry Anahita (Ani) Bradberry is an Iranian-American artist and writer creating sculptural situations with plasma light. As organic bodies and minimal geometries, her practice is an exercise in life-forming: filling tubular vessels with pulsing plasma—the luminous fourth state of matter—and arranging the ethereal light in conversation with its surroundings. Each object is …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE AUGUST 19, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – July 2024 o Total HOT Collections July 2024 = $37,955,335 o 96% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund July 2024 = $2,507,777 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $13,895,522 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department August 19, 2024 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Upcoming Opportunities 3. FY25 Thrive/FY24 Elevate Updates 4. FY23-FY24 Thrive Interim Summary 5. Spanish Language Support 6. Grant Funded Activities Agenda C I TY O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments (As of 8/16/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 185 (93%) 54 (27%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 3 (6%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 36 (100%) - (0%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 13 (26%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,575,000 (89%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $226,500 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $460,000 (97%) $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I TY O F A U S T I N Upcoming Opportunities Our Future 35 Artist in Residence • Application window: July 24, 2024 – August 20, 2024 www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 • Info/To Apply: www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Virtual Open Office Hours • Application Window: July 30, 2024 - August 27, 2024 https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus • Info/ To Apply: https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus Join Here • Remaining Application Assistance: Sign up here Heritage Preservation Grant • September 10, 2024 – October 8, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant Art in Public Places – 6 Opportunities ($2M) • Application Window: September 24, 2024 – October 22, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/aipp www.austintexas.gov/aipp C I TY O F A U S T I N • Cultural Arts Virtual Open Office Hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon • In-Person: 1-on-1 Application Assistance, Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sign up here • Virtual: Drop-In Assistance on Tuesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Join Here NOTE: Opening—Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Closing– Tuesdays at 7:00 PM FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Application Prep- Materials Guidelines in English/Spanish Appendix in English/Spanish C I TY O F A U S T I N https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) …
• Project: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural • Artist(s): Amado Castillo III • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Austin Public Health • Project Budget: $64,000 • Council District: 2 • Project Manager: Frederico Salles G. AIPP PA NEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM # 6 DATE: 8/5/2024 Insert any images if appropriate, here: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Final Design Review Artist: Amado Castillo III Budget: $64,000 AIPP Project Sponsor: A ustin Public Health A b o u t t h e A r t i s t -Started painting at 4th grade, inspired by legendary muralist Raul Valdez -Native Austinite. Lived at Dove Springs for 10+ years in early 2000s -This is Amado’s 1st Art In Public Places commission -Small business owner for over 20 years Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • The artist has held 3 community engagement sessions at: • the Dove Springs Rec Center; the Library; • • Online Sessions Plus individual conversations with Dove • Springs residents around the neighborhood Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • Dove Springs Proud; • GAVA; • Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT); • Austin Public Library; • Constable George Morales III; • Arts commissioner Monica Maldonado • Dozens of neighborhood citizens Takeaways from Community Engagement: -Community Pride -Showing up for each other -Environmental history -Hopes & Dreams for the future Narrative Elements -Community Pride: A Youthful woman with her head up high reminds us where we come from and where we are going… -Showing Up for Each Other: An open golden heart with hands reaching out portrayed as the sun… We are diverse and inclusive. -Origins & Nature: A prominent Dove with background inspired by natural Springs. A direct reference to the nature and origins of 78744. -Hopes & Dreams of the community: A student avidly reading and working on his future. Our community’s future relies in our youth’s education. for illustration purposes only Pa in t in g Sa m p le : Dr a ft St u d y Siteplan: Wall Design & Dimensions • In coordination with APH, the mural area was identified in the NW stucco wall • Painting will be done on ACM panels custom-made for this project (6MM honeycomb core grid panels; unprimed) • ACM …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 19, August 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Faiza Kracheni, Michael Vernusky, Keyheira Keys Board Members Absent: Heidi Schmalbach, Amy Mok, Monica Maldonado CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kracheni’s motion, Commissioner Vernusky’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Schmalbach, Mok, Maldonado, and Keys absent and Gray abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman An update was given by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the August 5, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok No update given STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff update on Art in Public Places recently approved RFQs and Artist Information Session Schedule by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places recent community engagement as part of the Longhorn Dam “Wishbone” Bridge Capital Improvement Project by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manage The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager …
