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 October 21, 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, 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 August 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on Thrive and Elevate by Chair Zisman STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion on Commission and Community Feedback on most recent release of the Cultural Funding Programs, and establish a working group to further discuss the feedback from all sides, and then follow up to report to Council. Establish a Cultural Funding Appeals Working Group Approve Final Design for AFD8/EMS7 & EMS 5 – Luis Angulo Establish a Deaccession Jury to review 8 Art In Public Places pieces Approve 2025 Arts Commission Meeting Schedule 6. 7. 8. 9. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. 11. Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group on collecting feedback on pilot funding programs and planning on ways the Arts Commission can be more involved in the community with Commissioners Zisman, Houston, and Kracheni (chair) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE OCTOBER 21, 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 – September 2024 o Total HOT Collections September 2024 = $201,306 o 107% of FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund September 2024 = $18,151 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $15,568,936 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.57M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department October 21, 2024 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Cultural Funding Award Updates 3. FY25 Launch Calendar 4. Grant Funded Activities C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments (As of 10/18/24) 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%) 190 (95%) 78 (39%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 4 (8%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) - (0%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 17 (89%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,689,750 (91%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $227,000 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $470,000 (99%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Award Updates Cultural Funding – Reminders 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process — Community Led C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – MJR Partners Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – Pilot Programs Approved by Arts Commission June 29, 2022 Solution: Holistic Funding Ecosystem addressing past disparities in funding. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Note: 2015-2021 Investment was 18% Majority Diverse; 25% …
Cultural Funding Appeals Working Group Economic Development Department October 21, 2024 Appeals Process • Approved at the June 29, 2022 Arts Commission meeting. • Eligible for Appeal: 1. Review Panelist or Staff Error 2. Conflict of interest • Link must be shown NOTE: "Even if an appeal is found to have merit, it may not change your score enough to reach funding. Successful appeals will only result in a funding award if the appeal raises your score to at least the minimum that received finding in the program." C I T Y O F A U S T I N Not Appealable • Subjective opinions • Assigned scores • Award amount • Issues of eligibility, guidelines, or policy NOTE: Dissatisfaction with the denial of an award or with the amount of the award is an insufficient reason for appeal. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Appeals Requests Appeal Form due by October 4, 2024 Arts Commission Appeals Working Group Forms Recommendations voted on by Arts Commission Staff Review (October 7- 18, 2024) Appeals Working Group Meets & Makes Recommendations • • 22 appeals submitted 4 Appeals eligible to move forward C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions?
• Project: AFD 8/EMS 7 & EMS 5 Project • Artist(s): Luis Angulo • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services • Project Budget: $100,000 • Council District: District 4 (AFD 8/ EMS 7) and District 7 (EMS 5) • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #8 DATE: 10/07/2024 AFD 8/EMS 7 EMS 5 AFD 8 / EMS 7 Mural Contract Deliverables COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AFD 8, EMS 7, EMS 5 (1) A description of the results of the Community Engagement Plan, and how they are incorporated into the Final Design. During the Summer of 2021 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in ride alongside with AFD 8 and EMS 7. During these 8-12 hour shifts of which there were 4 of them, I got to closely observe what a shift as a first responder looks like. All of the personal were very welcoming and I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted. When I went in to this expertience I had very little understanding of the culture and day to day life of first responders when they are on a shift. Not only did I have the opportunity to be at the stations, but I also went on many calls with both fire and EMS. The designs I am submitting are based on the many hours of ride alongside I go to partake in which total over 72 hours. My community engagement consisted in sharing this time with EMS and AFD, and discussing around the dinner table at times, what type of art or imagery would be inspiring for them to see. Some of the feedback I got included: No images alluding to being heroes, no stressful images of first responders on a call, no direct reference to current staff members, a show of the diversity found in the departments, uplifting imagery, inspiring imagery, a reflection of the bond and comrederie and nothing abstract. After several rounds of submitting designs and as result of feedback and the information above the final design I am submitting I feel very strongly reflects the wishes of the community of AFD and EMS. AFD8 / EMS7 Final Design EMS 5 Final Design IW SERIES WALL SYSTEM Concealed Fastener Panel IW-10A, IW-11A, IW-12A, IW-13A, IW-14A, IW-15A TECHNICAL DATA SHEET IW-10A IW-11A IW-12A DESCRIPTION IW-10A Series offers six interesting …
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 21, 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.” 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. * None of the Contracts permit the artist to purchase the artwork. AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 made by a prominent Austin based artist, deceased composed and constructed to the Convention Center Rotunda (up to 60 pieces) includes found objects from the Waller Creek area AIPP collection holds three other works by the artist ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Not entirety of artwork AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 $29,712.00 made by a prominent Austin based artist/educator Built into Convention Center wall structure, weight estimated at 3-4 tons, no feasible way to remove without damaging the artwork ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 $82,000.00 made by a nationally known Texas based artist AIPP holds one work by Margo Sawyer acquired in 2024 artwork is composed to this sites’ unique architectural challenges (262 pieces) ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Not entirety of artwork AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 $82,000.00 1 of 4 images onsite made by a San Antonio, Texas based artist Artwork is permanently affixed to the walls of current site and cannot be removed without damage ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Trinity and W. 2nd Street sidewalk District 9 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 $25,000.00 Artwork is embedded into sidewalk and …
10/21/24, 1:17 PM Mail - Varela, Jesus - Outlook Fw: Austin Convention Center: Riffs and Rhythms mosaic preservation From Zisman, Celina - BC <BC-Celina.Zisman@austintexas.gov> Date Mon 10/21/2024 12:26 PM Varela, Jesus <Jesus.Varela@austintexas.gov> Castillo, Jaime <Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov>; Schmalbach, Heidi - BC <BC- Heidi.Schmalbach@austintexas.gov>; Maldonado, Monica - BC <BC-Monica.Maldonado@austintexas.gov> This email will be discussed during item 8 tonight. Can you please add Mr. Yancey's email to our public back-up? Outlook To Cc Jesus, Thank you, Celina Zisman she/they Arts Commission D8, Chair Follow ATX Arts and Culture Commission News on Facebook Sign up for the Arts Commission Newsle er From: John Yancey <jayancey1@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:09 PM To: Harrison, Sean <Sean.Harrison@aus ntexas.gov>; Nickerson, Carla <Carla.Nickerson@aus ntexas.gov> Cc: Schmalbach, Heidi - BC <BC-Heidi.Schmalbach@aus ntexas.gov>; Gray, Acia - BC <BC- Acia.Gray@aus ntexas.gov>; Maldonado, Monica - BC <BC-Monica.Maldonado@aus ntexas.gov>; Mok, Amy - BC <bc-Amy.Mok@aus ntexas.gov>; Medicharla, Nagavalli - BC <BC-Nagavalli.Medicharla@aus ntexas.gov>; Houston, Gina - BC <BC-Gina.Houston@aus ntexas.gov>; Garza, Felipe - BC <BC-Felipe.Garza@aus ntexas.gov>; Zisman, Celina - BC <BC-Celina.Zisman@aus ntexas.gov>; Kracheni, Faiza - BC <BC- Faiza.Kracheni@aus ntexas.gov>; Keys, Keyheira - BC <BC-Keyheira.Keys@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: Aus n Conven on Center: Riffs and Rhythms mosaic preserva on External Email - Exercise Caution October 16, 2024 Sean Harrison Art in Public Places Senior Coordinator/Collections Manager City of Austin Economic Development Department PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGQzZTAxYTc4LTQ4NmQtNDM0Yy05NTNkLTk0ZjJlNzRmNTAzMAAQACFaIj1oHGlIr9rLWgGiSY0%… 1/4 10/21/24, 1:17 PM Mail - Varela, Jesus - Outlook Carla Nickerson-Adams, Manager. Community Services Program Austin Convention Center Department 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Mr. Harrison and Ms. Nickerson-Adams, I am writing to advocate strongly for the preservation of “Riffs and Rhythms”, the mosaic public art work installed at the Austin Convention Center. This was a major work commissioned by the City of Austin and Art in Public Places and was installed in the recently constructed convention center in 1996. The City of Austin accepted the work, “Riffs and Rhythms”, into the Art in Public Places permanent collection that same year. This is a special designation because it places works of civic and cultural importance under the protection and stewardship of a major city with the resources and responsibilities of a municipal government. It is a special distinction that recognizes that a work of art should have a permanent presence in a city and in the lives of its citizens and visitors. It acknowledges a responsibility for the art work. This responsibility is obviously more moral and ethical than legal because all public art contracts include clauses to protect and …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 21, 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 21, October 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 6:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Faiza Kracheni, Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla, Felipe Garza Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members Absent: Keyheira Keys CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Bonnie Cullum from The Vortex spoke on the lack of funding for small/medium arts venues that produce year-round programming and is concerned for the future of those organizations APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Gray’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 8-0 vote with Commissioner’s Garza and Keys absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Thrive and Elevate by Chair Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion on Commission and Community Feedback on most recent release of the Cultural Funding Programs, and establish a working group to further discuss the feedback from all sides, and then follow up to report to Council. Maria Antonieta Bravo from Diverse Space Youth Dance spoke on their concerns about the panel review scores that they received. A motion to allow Maria Antonieta Bravo from from Diverse Space Youth Dance to speak beyond their 3 minutes of public comments approved on Commissioner Zisman’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Keys absent. Amanda Johnston from Torch Literary …
2025 Approved Meeting Schedule Arts Commission The montly meeting schedule is as follows: CANCELLED DATES January 20, 2025 (holiday) February 17, 2025 (holiday) March 17, 2025 September 15, 2025 MEETING DATES Monday, January 27, 2025 Monday, February 24, 2025 Monday, March 24, 2025 Monday, April 21, 2025 Monday, May 19, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025 Monday, July 21, 2025 Monday, August 18, 2025 Monday, September 22, 2025 Monday, October 20, 2025 Monday, November 17, 2025 Monday, December 15, 2025 All meetings take place at 6 pm. LOCATION TBD TBD TBD City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall TBD City Hall City Hall City Hall
