Item 15 - Selection Process Recommendation for the Corridor Construction Program Spicewood Springs Road Art in Public Places Project — original pdf

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Corridor Construction Program Spicewood Springs Road AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 18, 2022 What’s happening at Spicewood Springs Road? Approximately $17 million in 2016 regional Mobility Bond funds was dedicated to Spicewood Springs Road from Mesa Drive to Loop 360. The stated goal of 2016 Mobility Bond projects is to address congestion and enhance safety. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Artwork Budget: $182,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a permanent exterior public artwork that integrates with the natural beauty of the Spicewood Springs Road corridor. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Project Location AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 P R O J E C T G O A L S The goals of each opportunity are to select artists, in collaboration with project stakeholders and City staff, who will design artwork that: R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ▪ Respects wildlife and integrates with the natural beauty of the corridor ▪ Is safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal- resistant in an exterior environment ▪ Aligns with the character of the community and human history of the site ▪ Enhances public space while seamlessly integrating with the corridor construction ▪ Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Open to artists in the Corridor Construction Artist Pool. Two applications not meeting eligibility criteria were withdrawn from consideration. APPLICATION PERIOD ▪ Opt-in period 2/1/22 to 2/17/22 ▪ Artist Information Meeting 2/9/22 ▪ 39 Artists opted-in (37 eligible) SELECTION CRITERIA ▪ Artistic merit and technical expertise; ▪ Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and ▪ Demonstrated success completing works of art AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Applicant Demographics Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Spicewood Opt-In Spicewood Finalists Spicewood Opt-In (37) Spicewood Finalists (3) Hispanic Black Asian Arabic Native American Mixed Race White Unknown Male Only Female or Team w/ Female Gender Queer Unknown 16 13 2 1 2 15 42 23 47 44 2 21 14% 11% 2% 1% 2% 13% 37% 20% 41% 39% 2% 18% 6 3 1 2 2 0 22 10 20 11 0 6 13% 7% 2% 4% 4% 0% 48% 22% 54% 30% 0% 16% 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 34% 0% 0% AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Applicant Demographics Corridor Pool (114) Corridor Pool Spicewood Opt- In (37) Spicewood Opt- In Spicewood Finalists (3) Spicewood Finalists Veteran Non-Veteran Unknown LGBTQIA Not-LGBTQIA Unknown Disability Not-Disability Unknown 2 87 25 7 81 26 3 52 59 2% 76% 22% 6% 71% 23% 3% 46% 52% 0 34 3 3 25 9 1 27 9 0% 92% 8% 8% 68% 24% 3% 73% 24% 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 0% 100% 0% 34% 66% 0% 0% 100% 0% AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Selection Team Selection Meeting: 6/30/2022 Voting Community Members: oVictoria Marquez, Artist oLawrence Najjar, Community Member oJoyce Statz, Community Member Non-Voting Project Advisor: oDavid Hernandez, P.E., Capital Delivery Project Manager, Public Works Project Management Division City of Austin Voting Project Advisors: oAmy Mok, Austin Art Commission (D10) oLuke Urie, PMP; Capital Improvement Program Manager; Smart Mobility Division; Austin Transportation Dept. AIPP Staff: oMarjorie Flanagan, Acting AIPP Program Manager oAnna Bradley, AIPP Sr. Project Manager oRyan Runcie, AIPP Project Manager oCurt Gettman, AIPP Sr. Project Manager AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District: 10 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Christine Rojek R E C O M M E N D E D A R T I S T Selection Panel Comments:​ “Her experience with outdoor art is excellent; the interactive nature is intriguing, though it may be challenging in this particular site.” “Amusing, interactive, outdoor art experience.” “The interactive and kinetic sculptures of Christine that were displayed in an outdoor setting were very creative and demonstrated the arts' ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. Also, they were theatrical in the environment that could be visually appealing from close or far with a variety of movements in different directions and speeds...she really captured the community's attention..." “Very engaging artist and will fit very well of the needs of this community.” This is artist Christine Rojek's first AIPP commission. Selection Process Recommendation Budget: $182,000 Corridor| Spicewood Springs Road Official Science R E C O M M E N D E D A L T E R N A T E Selection Panel Comments:​ “The examples show use of line and motion that would fit well in this setting.” “Innovative, high-tech designs that reflect local industry." “Amazing 3D printing artwork and fit very well of the character of our "Silicon Hill" It will be a great addition to the collection of AIPP and this particular community where quite a number of hi-tech professionals live in this community.” “A team effort that combines design, technology, and sculpture is engaging and compelling. Materials are chosen for their ability to adapt to outdoor conditions (e.g. Teak, African Mahogany, Ipe, plastics, metals, glass, etc.). The intricate designs mimic natural forms and showcase nature and community wishes in an innovative and technical way.” Selection Process Recommendation