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Approve List of Nominated Artists Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Austin Convention Center Redevelopment 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 | AU G U S T 1 9 , 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) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Total AIPP Appropriation: $16+ M 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 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 DONE - Nomination Panel is assembled by Design Team and AIPP Program TONIGHT- Approve Nominated Artists Roster and Prioritized Selection Jury List DONE - Nomination Panel Nominates Artists List of Nominated Artists goes to AIPP Panel for approval on 9/9 DONE - Internal review of nominations for eligibility and suitability Public Art Consultant confirms artists accept the nomination and the Design Team Delivery process. DONE - AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Nominate Artists 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 PRIORITIZED SELECTION JURY MEMBERS: • Local Visual Artist (2): • ADVISORS TO INCLUDE: o Ernesto Hernandez, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Jamie Spinello, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Yareth Fernandez, AIPP artist, Dove Springs o Samara Barks, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Paul Ortiz, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. o Josef Kristofolletti, AIPP artist/Mural at 2nd St Garage An art/cultural leader voicing Black/African American peoples experience of Austin: o o o Dr. Eddie Chambers, Professor of Art History (African Diaspora Art), UT Austin Dr. Cherise Smith, Professor, African and African Diaspora Studies, UT Austin Pamela Benson Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Six Square Cultural District • Artist with public art experience (1): Beili Liu, AIPP artist w/ current contract Agustina Rodriguez, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. • TBD, Convention Center representative with understanding of how the Conv. Center runs. • An art/cultural leader voicing Latino/Hispanic/Indigenous • TBD, Design team member who understands the peoples experience of Austin: facility’s requirements • Taylor Davis, AIPP Panel (or TBD) o o o o o o Dr. Ondine Chavoya, Professor, Art History (Chicanx Art, Latinx Visual Culture, and Contemporary Art), UT Austin Paul Saldana, Save Palm School Coalition Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum Dr. George Vargas, Education consultant, Museum curator and educator, Architecture preservationist • John Rigdon or Melissa Ayala, Waterloo Greenway • Melissa Barry or TBD, Downtown Austin Alliance TBD, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) TBD, Design Team Representative TBD, Austin Convention Center Representative Faiza Kracheni, Arts Commissioner, District 9 • • • • 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 August Approval of Limited Entry Roster Nominations by Arts Commission Confirmation of Nominated Artists, receive qualifications September Approval of Limited Entry Roster Nominations by AIPP Panel Selection Jury Meetings 1 October Selection Jury Meeting 2 Interview Artists November Approval of Recommended Artists and Alternates by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission December Artist Contracts approved by City Council January Artists under contract; begin work with ACCX Design Team March Mid Design Presentation to AIPP Panel 5 2 0 2 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