REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, October 6th, 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 – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. 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 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029 ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 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 at 711.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, October 6th, 2025, virtual regular meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo, AIPP Senior Coordinators: Ileana Yordan-Cuevas. AIPP Coordinators: Lindsay Hutchens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Taylor Davis. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison. Heidi Schmalbach reported approval of all agenda items. Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update. AIPP Coordinator Senior, Ileana Yordan-Cuevas presented and received feedback from the panel. Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029. This item was pulled from discussion and action by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat. Schedule was approved with a motion by Heidi Schmalbach, seconded by Bernardo Diaz. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. 6. 7. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones by AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pulled agenda items #4, #6, and #7 may be included in the November agenda. ADJOURNMENT 9. Chair Kriti-Anne Shaer adjourned the Meeting at 6:57 PM. The minutes were approved at the November 3, 2025, Art in Public Places Panel Meeting on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Camille Jobe. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote.
