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Joint Prospectus Colony Park Pool, Givens Park and Givens Pool Renovation Art in Public Places Projects (3) NOVEMBER 2021 Colony Park Pool Project Background Pool located S of the District Park Main public access from Loyola Lane AIPP project Peace and Harmony by Tyson Davis located at District Park Area developed in the 70’s and 80’s Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community need for aquatics facility for many years Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space District 1 Colony Park Pool Project Goals Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/27/21, 4/28/21, approved on 5/17/21. Artist Budget: $135,000 Creates a colorful, family friendly experience that draws inspiration from the facility and its surroundings; Respects and is inclusive of the diversity of the Colony Park community; Integrates nearby icons from nature, the schools and/or peace; Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; Is unique in its contribution to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection; and Is accessible physically and conceptually by visitors of all ages to the park. Colony Park Pool Possible artwork locations 1. Central parking area 2. Near the entrance landscaped area 3. Exiting the bathhouse/training 4. Far edge of lap pool near the slide Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 4 Givens Park and Pool Project Background Pool located N of the District Park Main public access from E 12th Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community needs updated aquatics facility (pool developed in 1958) Park Renovation Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space AIPP Givens Pool Project Phase I: Forklift Danceworks Givens Swims Temporary public art by Cindy Elizabeth and Ernesto Hernandez District 1 Honors(cid:3031)the(cid:3031)history, heritage, culture, and stories of the Givens Park(cid:3031)community(cid:3031)(native(cid:3031)Black(cid:3031)and Eastside Austinites); Givens Park and Pool Projects Goals Celebrates the(cid:3031)diverse(cid:3031)and(cid:3031)vibrant(cid:3031)energy of(cid:3031)family(cid:3031)and(cid:3031)togetherness(cid:3031)at a(cid:3031)pool;(cid:3031) Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/26/21, 4/26/21 and revised/approved on 7/1/21. Pool AIPP Artist Budget: $95,000 Park AIPP Artist Budget: $30,000 Inspires feelings of(cid:3031)curiosity,(cid:3031)joy,(cid:3031)pride, and(cid:3031)hope(cid:3031)for the(cid:3031)future; Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior(cid:3031)environment;(cid:3031)and Contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. Givens Pool Renovation Project Possible artwork locations 1. Entrance 2. Fencing near shade deck 3. Freestanding in outside garden 4. On outside pool wall Givens Park Renovation Project Community-desired location: Mural on Park restroom wall 7 Final art locations will be determined by selected artists, in collaboration with community and City stakeholders. Eligibility 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Local artists who are in the Pool may opt-in to any of these 3 opportunities Balanced approach to artist selection: AIPP Pre-Qualified Pool(s) vs. Open Calls for local, regional and national artists Joint Selection Process •Local artists from the Pre-Qualified Pool will be asked to attend an Artist Information meeting and opt-into the project by answering a short answer question •1 jury for the 3 projects. •Jury may select finalists for interviews. •Jury will recommend 3 artists or artist teams and 3 alternates •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •City Council action required for budgets over $66K (Two of the three projects will go to Council) Cycle 1:bit.ly/AIPPCycle1 Givens Park Renov. AIPP Project Givens Pool Renov. AIPP Project SELECTION PROCESS Pre-Qualified Pool 3 Opportunities Colony Park Pool AIPP Project Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP Project Spicewood Springs Reg. Mobility AIPP Project Dove Springs Public Health Facility AIPP Project Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project Brush Sq. AIPP Project Pre-Qualified Pool 2 Opportunities Open Call 2 Opportunities Open Call 1 Opportunity Open Call 1 Opportunity Budgets: $30,000 95,000 135,000 Budgets: $190,000 $169,000 Budgets: $100,000 $70,000 Budget: $45,000 Budget: $60,000 Colony Park Aquatic Facility Givens Pool Renovation Givens Neighborhood Park Renovation Rona Rougeheart, Visual Arts Professional, D1 Community Member Wayne Ussery, Visual Arts Professional, D1 Community Member Alexandria Anderson, Givens Community Member; COO, Raasin in the Sun Barbara Scott, Longtime Colony Park resident and Community Leader Additional Possible Jury Members: Mr. Steven Brown, Longtime Givens Community Member Larry Thomas, Longtime Givens Community Member The Jury may also include:  Scott Sinn, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin  D’Anne Williams, Project Manager, PARD, City of Austin  Jodi Jay, Aquatics Supervisor, PARD, City of Austin  Greg Houston, Principal, Architect, Marmon Mok  Stephanie Lemmo, AIPP Panel Liaison  Jacob Villanueva, AIPP Panel Liaison  kYmberly Keeton, Austin Arts Commission, District 1 Arlene Youngblood, Longtime Givens Community Member Lindsay Bailey, Arts Enthusiast, D1 Community Member Cindy Elizabeth, Artist, Born and raised in East Austin Architecture Jury Suggestions What’s next for these projects? August Mid-Design Review January PARD Community Engagement begins September Conservation Review/RAS/User Department Eval November Prospectus approval October Final Design for approval 2021 2022 January Cycle 1 Request for Qualifications released Cycle 1 Artist Information Sessions February Cycle 1 Calls to Artists close Artist Interviews & Selection March Artist Selection Recommendation approval Artist under Contract April-May Project Kick-off Community Engagement December Fabrication Construction start Artwork Installation 2023 2024 Artwork dedication to coincide with Sponsor Project Completion 11