REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on February 3rd, 2025. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from February 17th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project – George Sabra ACTION: Approve Artist Selection Recommendations for Red Bud Isle Art in Public Places Project – Emily Eisenhart Recommended Artist, and Philippe Klinefelter Recommended Alternate Artist 4. 5. 6. ACTION: Approve Artist Selection Recommendations for Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project – Bill Tavis Recommended Artist, Candy Kuo Recommended Alternate Artist, and Efren Rebugio Recommended Third Alternate Artist ACTION: Approve the 2025-2028 Art in Public Places Pre-Qualified Texas Public Artist Pool Request for Qualifications DISCUSSION: Guidelines Working Group updates Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, virtual meeting. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:04 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Andrew Danziger, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado, Bernardo Diaz, Taylor Davis. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo. Project Coordinators: Frederico Salles Geib, Lindsay Hutchens, Rebecca Rende. Guests in Attendance: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, were approved on the motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; Andrew Danziger seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from February 17th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting. Liaison Maldonado reported that all AIPP items were approved on consent. Liaison Maldonado also reported the Arts Commission desire to hear directly from artists when the projects in question have a higher budget than most. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project – George Sabra. Final design was approved on a motion by Liaison Maldonado; Bernardo Diaz seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. 4. ACTION: Approve Artist Selection Recommendations for Red Bud Isle Art in Public Places Project – Emily Eisenhart Recommended Artist, and Philippe Klinefelter Recommended Alternate Artist. The selection was approved on a motion by Andrew Danziger; Taylor Davis seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. 5. ACTION: Approve Artist Selection Recommendations for Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project – Bill Tavis Recommended Artist, Candy Kuo Recommended Alternate Artist, and Efren Rebugio Recommended Third Alternate Artist. The selection was approved on a motion by Liaison Maldonado; Bernardo Diaz seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. 6. ACTION: Approve the 2025-2027 Art In Public Places Pre-Qualified Texas Public Artist Pool. The Pre-Qualified Texas Public Artist Pool was approved on a motion by Bernardo Diaz; Kristi- Anne Shaer seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. 7. DISCUSSION: Approve the Guidelines Workgroup Update invitation for an Arts Commissioner to participate in the process. Discussion will continue. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones: Program Manager Jaime Castillo provided an update on the De- Accession process at the Austin Convention Center. Staff Frederico Geib shared opportunities for community engagement with artist Reginald Adams. Staff Frederico Geib shared the upcoming selection …
