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Prospectus Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Austin Convention Center Redevelopment R I L E Y T R I G G S , P R OJ EC T M A N A G E M E N T S U P E RV I S O R , C A P I TA L D E L I V E RY S E RV I C E S S U E L A M B E , P U B L I C A R T C O N S U LTA N T A R T S C O M M I S S I O N | J U LY 1 5 , 2 0 2 4 Austin Convention Center Covering six blocks in the heart of downtown, the state-of-the-art Austin Convention Center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually. Location 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street. Two blocks from I-35, the Austin Convention Center’s boundaries are Red River Street, East Cesar Chavez Street, Trinity Street, and East 4th Street. The Austin Convention Center has LEED Gold Certification. Funding As an enterprise department, funding for the Austin Convention Center comes from contractor revenue, facility revenue (includes facility rental and parking), Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT. High Tech Features The Austin Convention Center provides state-of-the-art convention technology to visitors. Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Sponsor Project) Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Future Prospectuses 10 Artists/$12 Million 10-15 Artists / $4+ Million Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Future Prospectuses Selection Process: Open Calls to Artists 3D & 2D public art - multiple opportunities Street Level Activation Public Art – multiple opportunities Public art Austin UNESCO City of Media Arts – multiple opportunities More opportunities may be proposed. 10-15 Artists / $4+ Million Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Standard AIPP Fee Distribution for Artist Contracts Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art 10 Artists/$12 Million 20% = Artist Design Contract 20% = Artist Design and Fabrication Oversight contracts 80% = Fabrication + Installation Contract 80% = fabrication and installation of the artwork through Design Team Project Delivery (Construction Manager at Risk is responsible) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Design Team Project Delivery TEN ARTISTS contracts for: Design Phase (Concept – Final Design) Fabrication/Installation Monitoring Why Design Team PROJECT DELIVERY? Align to speed of sponsor project Ease for artists AIPP Staff can take over anytime The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) will produce the final product. Collaboration Coordination Reduced Burden Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS Fast-track sponsor project Expedited artist selection Limited Entry Competition SELECTION CRITERIA ⋅ Artistic merit ⋅ Demonstrated ability to communicate Austin’s culture ⋅ ⋅ Demonstrated success completing works of art Interest in working with the Design Team Delivery method ELIGIBLE ARTISTS ⋅ Over 18 years of age ⋅ Live in the United States ⋅ Emerging Artists encouraged ⋅ No Public Art Experience required Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus JULY/AUGUST: ARTIST NOMINATION 1) Nomination Panel is assembled by Design Team and AIPP Program 5) List of Nominated Artists goes to AIPP Panel and Arts Commission for approval. 2) Nomination Panel Nominates Artists 6) Public Art Consultant confirms artists accept the nomination. 3) AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Nominate Artists 7) Public Art Consultant confirms artists accept Design Team Delivery process. 4) Internal review of nominations for eligibility and suitability 8) Artists upload qualifications to PublicArtist.org Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: SELECTION PROCESS Roster of Nominated Artists is released to the Selection Jury S E L E C T I O N J U R Y ADVISORS MAY INCLUDE: Selection Jury of 7 – 9 people, including: TBD • Waterloo Greenway Representative, Jury and Advisors select 3-5 finalists for interviews per opportunity Jury and Advisors recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate per opportunity Artist Selection Recommendation approved by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Selected artists or artist teams are engaged in a design contract with AIPP • • • • • • (2) Local visual artists Experienced public artist (2) art/cultural leaders with knowledge of significant contributors to Austin’s creative heritage • Member, AIPP Panel Representative, Austin Convention Center Facility + Maintenance Representative, ACCX Design Team • • • • Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association Representative, TBD ACCX Design Team Representative, TBD Austin Convention Center Representative, TBD Faiza Kracheni, Arts Commissioner, District 9 Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus Project Goals reflect the culture, creativity, and vibe that create our shared experience of Austin; employ sustainable materials and processes in the creation of the artwork; integrate seamlessly into the site, facility, building, finishes and/or infra-structure; be safe, easily maintained and vandal resistant in its environment; and convey the mission of the Austin Convention Center to promote Austin as a premier destination; contribute to the depth + breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus Two Requests for Arts Commission Members Nominate Artists Please nominate up to 3 artists to be considered for this opportunity. Deadline: 5 PM on Monday, July 29th Please use the Artist Nominating Form. We will email each of you a link. Nominate Selection Jurors Please nominate Jurors in these categories: (2) Local visual artists Experienced public artist (2) art/cultural leaders Please email names/contact info to Laura Odegaard by 7/29. Please submit by 5 PM on Monday, July 29th Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus Project Schedule, subject to change 4 2 0 2 June-July Approval of prospectus by AIPP Panel Approval of prospectus by Arts Commission Nominating Panel Orientation and Nominations December Artist Contracts approved by City Council January Artists under contract; begin work with ACCX Design Team 5 2 0 2 August Approval of Limited Entry Roster Nominations by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Confirmation of Nominated Artists, receive qualifications March Mid Design Presentation to AIPP Panel September Selection Jury Meetings 1 October Selection Jury Meeting 2 Interview Artists November Approval of Recommended Artists and Alternates by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission June Approval of Final Design by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Installation + Dedication will take place with the Sponsor Project Community Engagement to inform the public about the AIPP projects will take place with the Sponsor Project Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus