Item 08 - Update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs — original pdf

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Cultural Arts Funding Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Cultural Funding Review – Final Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding Next steps 1-2 Months AAC + Community Big Picture Framework 3+ meetings 1-2 Months Arts Commission: Review & Voting Council Memo/Briefing We are here! 6 Weeks Thrive Application live Workshops Technical Assistance Working Group Approval Launch Guidelines Pre-Launch Contracting 3 Weeks AAC Guidelines Presentation (4/18) Revised Drafts Public (4/19) Feedback Form (4/19 - 5/10) Alignment with MED/HTD 2-3 Months Website/Portal Integration Community Navigators Panel Recruit/Equity Training 3 Months Evaluation/ Panels Council Approval Contracting Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Thrive Details Online https://www.austintexas.gov/thrive Thrive Application Questions Please note: •Application Preview is on the Thrive website. •The Portal System does NOT auto-save. •Please draft your answers prior to filling out application! Thrive Assistance Open Office Hours: Every Tuesday from 10 – Noon (Zoom or In Person) Watch Awareness Workshop Recordings in English or Spanish Technical Application Assistance: Brandy Davidson with Austin Revitalization Authority bdavidson@austinrev.org or 512-469-1705. Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact staff anytime: culturalarts@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7700 Thrive Awareness Sessions Virtual In-Person •Wednesday, October 12th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. •Thursday, October 27th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Monday, November 7th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Drop-In Help Days (Zoom + In person @ Ben White): • Friday, November 18th from 9 am – 6 pm • Monday, November 21st from 9am – 4pm •Saturday, October 22nd from 1-2pm at the Asian American Cultural Center •Sunday, October 23rd from 1-2 pm at KMFA •Wednesday, October 26th from 6-7pm at Victory Grill with the East Austin Creative Coalition (EACC) •Tuesday, November 1st from 6-7 pm with Latinos in Architecture (AIA Austin) •Thursday, November 3rd from 6-7pm at the Austin Public, Austin Film Society •Saturday/Sunday, November 19th/20th from 12 – 3pm at the African American Cultural Heritage Facility HOT Cultural Arts Fund: $12,870,914 Total HOT Budget - $12,870,914 Line Item Reserves (10%) Thrive Elevate (arts/culture 501cs) Elevate (non-arts/culture 501cs) Nexus Tempo Salaries UNESCO Media Arts Designation Zach Maintenance Marketing & Tourism PARD – Artist Access Adjustments & 3rd Party Fees Dollar Amount $1,287,091 $3,850,000 $4,750,000 $1,000,000 $250,000 $100,000 $30,000 $600,000 $60,000 $45,000 $70,000 $887,646 $9,850,000 in awards $9,850,000 in awards Cultural Funding Budget Changes # of Awards Award Range Line Item Thrive Elevate (arts/culture 501cs) Elevate (non-arts/culture 501cs) Nexus Dollar Amount $3,850,000 (increased from $3m) $4,750,000 $1,000,000 $250,000 35 100 50 50 (increased from 35) (decreased from $500k) (decreased from 100) $150,000 $100,000 $85,000 $75,000 $50,000 $30,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 (increased from $3m) (increased from 65) (increased from $10k)