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PROCESS SUMMARY CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Austin Convention Center Expansion Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunity PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to commission 10 permanent architecturally-integrated public artworks for the Austin Convention Center (ACC) Expansion project. The artwork created for this opportunity will reflect the culture, the creativity, the vibe and the experience of Austin; convey the mission of the ACC to promote Austin as a premier destination in Austin; integrate seamlessly into the site, facility, building, finishes and/or infrastructure; and employ sustainable materials and processes in the creation of the artwork. Austin Convention Center Expansion Project After years of studies and planning, the City of Austin is redeveloping and expanding the existing Convention Center, to deliver a larger, more efficient facility on a smaller footprint that will be a more active event space in the heart of Downtown Austin. The expansion and redevelopment target is to nearly double the amount of rentable space. This will allow the Convention Center to remain competitive in the marketplace, while also delivering a community-friendly event space that will transform the southeast quadrant of downtown. Early in the design process, the Austin Convention Center Expansion Project Design Team identified the AIPP 2% appropriation as an opportunity to install public art as architectural finishes. This provides artists with the opportunity to create large-scale, highly visible art installations while saving money for the construction budget by replacing costly architectural finishes (possibly carpeting, flooring, wall treatments, lighting, etc.) with public art projects paid for out of the AIPP appropriation. Selection Process – Architecturally Integrated Artwork Opportunity Due to the accelerated schedule required by the sponsor project and the resulting need to get artists in place as soon as possible, a Limited Entry selection process was approved by the AIPP Panel (June 2024) and the Arts Commission (July 2024) to be used to select artists for this opportunity. Limited Entry Competition is one of the allowed selection processes defined in the AIPP Ordinance Guidelines. • If the use of the AIPP Ordinance Guideline’s Limited Entry Competition selection tool was not approved, the infrastructure-integrated opportunities for AIPP artists to embed public art into the building would evaporate, along with the education and experience opportunity for emerging artists to work collaboratively with technical experts. The architects would need to move ahead and take up those potential artist opportunities with architect-designed work. Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 1  • To best align with the ACCX project, artists for the Integrated Artwork opportunity would ideally be selected by November 1, 2024. o The Limited Entry Process will allow AIPP, through the work of the Consultant, to best integrate public art into the large-scale and highly visible integrated opportunities that the architecture-engineering team is planning for local artists' work. • The number of public art opportunities is expected to be no less than 10. The final number of opportunities under this prospectus will be determined as the Design Team completes the conceptual design of the sponsor project. ELIGIBILITY Visual artists, or artist teams, at least 18 years of age who live in the United States were eligible to be nominated by the Nomination Panel, the AIPP Panel and/or the Arts Commission. Artists who have never created a work of public art before are eligible for this opportunity. It is notable that the Design Team Project Delivery method allows emerging artists and artists with no public art experience to be commissioned. Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees and CIP consultants and their employees were ineligible to be nominated. Artists under current City of Austin AIPP contract were ineligible to be nominated. Artists who already have artwork in the AIPP collection were eligible to be nominated. NOMINATION PROCESS The Limited Entry roster will be made up of artists nominated by a panel of arts and culture leaders assembled in collaboration with AIPP Program staff. Each member of the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission invited to nominate artists to be included in the Limited Entry artist pool. The list of invited nominators included: 1. Carre Adams, George Washington 10. Lindsay Palmer, Chroma Collective, Carver Museum 2. Taylor Davis, Art in Public Places Panel 3. Bertha Rendon Delgado, Arte Texas 4. Katie Robinson Edwards, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum 5. Jane Hervey, Future Front 6. Hanna Huang, Austin Asian American Film Festival 7. Celia Hughes/April Sullivan, Art Spark 8. Sharon Maidenberg, The Contemporary Texas Austin 9. Raasin McIntosh, Raasin In the Sun/Downtown Austin Alliance 11. Kathleen Stimpert, Landmarks University Creative Action of Texas Austin 12. Coka Trevino, Big Medium 13. Celina Zisman, Chair, Arts Commission 14. Heidi Schmalbach, Vice Chair, Arts Commission 15. Monica Maldonado, Arts Commissioner 16. Amy Mok, Arts Commissioner 17. Felipe Garza, Arts Commissioner 18. Gina Houston, Arts Commission 19. Michael Vernusky, Arts Commissioner 20. Acia Gray, Arts Commissioner 21. Faiza Kracheni, Arts Commissioner Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 2  22. Nagavalli Medicharla, Arts 26. Taylor Davis, Designer and Curator, AIPP 23. Stephanie Lemmo, Architect and AIPP 27. Kristi-Anne Shaer, Arts Administrator, Commissioner Panel Chair Chair Panel Member 24. J. Muzacz, Artist and AIPP Panel Vice 25. Lisa B. Woods, Designer and Artist, AIPP Panel Member AIPP Panel Member 28. Bernardo Diaz, Artist and AIPP Panel Member (term began 9/9/24) 29. Andrew Danzinger, fabricator and AIPP Panel Member (term began 9/9/24) The list of nominated artists was approved by the AIPP Panel (September 2024) and the Arts Commission (August 2024). See Appendix C for the list of eligible nominated artists approved by the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission. Confirmation of Interest by the Nominated Artists. The Consultant sent a 9-minute video presentation that explained the opportunity for which they were nominated, and sent an Infographic PDF with key details so each artist would understand the opportunity they were nominated. The Consultant then reached out to each nominated artist to confirm that: 1.) They viewed the video. 2.) If selected, they agreed to work with the Design Team who will act as design collaborators and technical advisors, and 3.) If selected, they agreed to collaborate with, and provide oversight to, the Construction Manager (CMAR) as the CMAR manages the fabrication and installation of the artwork. • The artists were informed that It is necessary for the Construction Manager to manage the fabrication and installation of the artwork due to the speed of construction that the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment project requires. See Appendix D for the summary of responses from the Artist Participation Form. They will submit their qualifications to confirm their interest in this public art opportunity. The application process will be run by the ACCX Design Team’s public art consultant, Sue Lambe. Applications must be submitted through the PublicArtist.org application system by the advertised deadline. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT GOALS The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of qualified artists or artist teams who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of these projects. The goal of the ACCX project is to select artists/artist teams who will design artwork that: • will reflect the culture, creativity, and vibe that create our shared experience of Austin; • integrate seamlessly into the site, facility, building, finishes and/or infrastructure; • convey the mission of the ACC to promote Austin as a premier destination; • employ sustainable materials and processes in the creation of the artwork; • be easily maintained and vandal resistant in its environment; and • contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 3  BUDGET By ordinance, the funds for public art are derived from 2% of the City of Austin’s estimated construction budget for the facility, in this case the Austin Convention Center Expansion’s construction budget. The total award for design, fabrication and installation, and other project-related costs broken down in detail below. The total budget for design, fabrication and installation of the artworks for the Architecturally- Integrated AIPP Opportunity is $12 Million. Budget Breakdown I. There are expected to be ten Artist Contracts at $240,000 each. Ten contracts represent 20% of the total project budget ($2.4 Million). The responsibilities in the contract for each commissioned artist are to include: 1) Design, including travel, insurance, engineering and permitting fees; and 2) Oversight of the fabrication and installation process to uphold the design intent, maintain quality control, and ensure the artwork matches the approved Final Design, and 3) All other costs related to the artists’ contractual duties including community engagement and public education about the artwork and the AIPP Program. II. The construction budget of $9.6 Million is for fabrication and installation of the artworks. This work is specifically to be executed and managed by the Construction Manager, including site preparation, transportation, materials, labor, shipping expenses, and all other fabrication and installation related costs. The Construction Manager at Risk will be responsible for the fabrication and installation in order to be able to deliver the Convention Center Redevelopment project on the required accelerated timeline. SELECTION JURY (voting members) Voting Members: 1.) Samara Barks, Artist w/ current AIPP contract, Local Visual Artist 2.) Jamie Spinello, Artist w/ current AIPP contract, Local Visual Artist 3.) Andrew Gonzales*, Palm School Planning Initiative Steering Committee member, AISD Trustee, Legacy Family member. 4.) Dr. Eddie Chambers, Professor of Art History (African Diaspora Art), UT Austin 5.) Katy Zamesnik, Convention Center Asst. Director with understanding of how the Conv. Center runs. 6.) Larry Speck, Architect, Design Team member who understands the facility’s requirements 7.) Taylor Davis, AIPP Panel; Landscape Design Professional *Paul Saldaña, Save Palm School Coalition, announced that he had to leave the jury on September 24th due to outside circumstances. He recommended Andrew Gonzales as his replacement. Mr. Gonzales joined the Jury process on September 27th. Advisors: 1.) Jon Windham, Creative Lead, Waterloo Greenway 2.) Amalia Carmona, AIA; Director of Urban Design, Downtown Austin Alliance 3.) Kate Westbrook, Architect, Design team member who has worked on artist/architect collaborative teams for Seattle’s Convention Center. Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 4  4.) Taje Allen and Craig Weitzman, Convention Center staff with understanding of facility maintenance. 5.) Faiza Kracheni, District 9, Arts Commissioner AIPP Panel Project Liason: Taylor Davis AIPP Staff: Jaime Castillo, Program Manager; Ryan Runcie, AIPP Coordinator; Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, AIPP Coordinator Senior. Public Art Consultant: Sue Lambe SELECTION PROCESS Invitations to nominate artists were sent to the invited nominators, including the Nomination Panel, the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission between July 26 and August 6, 2024. A total of 82 artists were nominated by the extended deadline of 5 PM on 9/10/24. Public Art Consultant Sue Lambe sent a request to each nominated artist to confirm their interest in participating in the Selection Process, and to confirm their acceptance of the Design Team Project Delivery method by the extended deadline of 11:59 PM Central Time on 9/12/24. • Those Nominated Artists who completed the Artist Participation Form were required to submit their qualifications online on PublicArtist.org. • The deadline for the artists to confirm their interest in participating in the Selection Process, and to confirm their acceptance of the Design Team Project Delivery, was extended until 11:59 PM on Sept. 12 to accommodate nominated artists from the newest AIPP Panel members, Bernie Diaz and Andrew Danzinger, who started their terms on 9/9/24. This yielded 3 additional artists for review. City of Austin staff reviewed all applications for eligibility and advanced 65 eligible artists. 61 artists accepted their nomination and submitted their applications to PublicArtist.org by the extended deadline of 11:59 PM on September 12. These 61 applications were sent to the Selection Jury for review. Each Juror reviewed all the eligible applications and scored them “Yes”, “No” or “Maybe” in advance of the first Selection Meeting. On October 3rd, the Selection Jurors and Advisors convened to review the qualifications of the eligible artists. At the Application Review Selection Meeting, Staff reviewed the “No” and “Maybe” lists with Jurors and they elected to retain a portion of these applications for consideration. Over the course of the meeting, Jurors reviewed and voted on all remaining applications, creating a list of 19 finalists for interviews. In addition to artistic merit and ability to convey the Project Goals, Jurors took into account a balanced representation of artistic disciplines as well as artist demographics. On October 17th and 18th, the Jury interviewed the 19 finalists and discussed the artists for selection. Upon final vote, the Jurors recommended the following 10 artists to be commissioned and 5 artists to serve as alternates if any of the artists cannot complete their contract. See Appendix A for a summary of the selection jury artist recommendation ballots. Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 5 10 Recommended Artists with Juror Comments below (alphabetical order by first name) Aaron Michalovic “His use of recycled and repurposed wood, recognizing the beauty and worth of this material speaks so strongly to the changing nature of some of Austin's neighborhoods.” “Masterful skillset and ability to work with hand tools to create interesting textures while retaining the uniqueness of salvaged materials.” “His patterns would provide architectural interest to the project; practical but beautiful. Translates well to a lot of mediums. Alejandra Almuella “Demonstrated ability to create interesting sculptural works and adapt her work to a larger scale. Her work has a poetic and calm subtlety that I look forward to seeing adapted into an interesting feature in the convention center. “36-year Austin resident who is interested in the connection between people/land and water in Austin.” “The artist's creations of the human form give the work a universal appeal and we cannot help but respond with positivity and warmth to this work.” Carmen Rangel “Such positive bold expressions of woman-ness, culture and the importance of cultural heritage.” “Carmen's work as a muralist and mosaic artist brings the community together. She works with sustainable, reused materials and is able to translate her work into other mediums and scales.” “The way she applies tile seems intuitive and there is a nice flow to her mosaic work. Her work would be an incredible addition to Austin's permanent art collection.” Dave McClinton “Black joy. Black humanity. Black creativity. McClinton was an absolute must for this project. His creations are so full of life that they effortlessly represent all the good things about Austin - its diversity, its vibes and its sometimes-overlooked histories of a strong and dynamic history of Black presence.” “His work stood out to me for the interesting ways in which he incorporates history and storytelling in the creation of textures, fabrics, and figures in his work. The rich layers of tonal patterns built up into volumetric forms and his mention of expanding his approach into a three-dimensional translation was intriguing.” Dawn Okoro “Her demonstrated ability to execute large projects and energetic figures stood out to me. She also has extensive experience with collaborative projects which is important to this project. She uses local Austin figures and local musicians in her work as well which connects her work to the community. .” “Bold colors will translate well with the Convention Center. Lots of flexibility to adapt her work to the project. Thought-provoking.” “Able to mix sound and light with visual representation in an innovative way.” Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 6 Deborah Roberts “Roberts is a hugely accomplished artist who has centered her practice on affirmative images of Black childhood; images that have remarkable aesthetic nuance and resonance. An Austin born and raised artist whose distinctive practice deserves prominence within the city.” “Excellent addition to Austin's Permanent art collection. Demonstrated ability to follow through with commitments. Willingness to expand her ideas into 3D realms to create a unique work for Austin.” Diego Miró-Rivera “Diego can create work in a variety of mediums and scales. His eco- and collaborative work shows his versatility. He's a native Austinite with lived experiences that he can share with newcomers passing through the Convention Center.” “The work will integrate seamlessly into the overall expansion project. Love the connection to nature and the large scale shapes. Translates well to architecturally integrated artwork.” “Native Austinite with deep perceptions about what is important to this community.” Jenaro Goode “Creativity and joyful expression run rampant in Goode's work and it is an absolute given that these things are manifest in abundance in their creations. It is fascinating to consider what might emerge, such is the dynamism of their work, its use of color, form, composition and playfulness.” “I appreciated his painterly quality and interesting rendition of figures. He demonstrated an interest in expanding his work into three-dimensional forms.” “Jenaro is an emerging artist with a unique figurative painting style. He also has extensive experience with lighting and woodwork.” Rex Hamilton “Hamilton's murals are wonderful creations. So full of color, so full of life, so full of dynamic compositions. He was certainly an artist who deserved and demanded to be uppermost in the jury's considerations. His murals in so many respects represent Austin.” “Love his current artwork. His ideas for the project are big and bold, and will fit in well with the goals of the project.” “Native Austinite whose family goes back three generations giving him a deep perspective on Austin culture.” Tsz Kam “I love the vibrancy of her work and her unique lived experience in Austin that she reflects in her work. I was particularly intrigued to hear that she was interested in working on a gate or arch and creating 3D work. Great choice for this project.” “Tsz has experience in large-scale mural work and collaboration with teams. She showed interest in exploring different methods and mediums outside of her traditional mural work.” “Immigrant interested in hybridity as a defining element of Austin culture.” ------ Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 7 5 Recommended Alternate Artists with Juror Comments Betelhem Makonnen “Betelhem is an important artist whose work embodies an intellectual curiosity as much as it represents a bold and forthright, yet deeply considered, use of different media. An original practitioner who always brings new ideas with each new piece of work. Her collaborative impulses are second to none.” “Betelhem's work is exploratory and spans a multitude of mediums.” Ruben Esquivel “Ruben is a fifth-generation Austinite with heavy ties to the community. He has experience with sculpture, large- scale projects and fabrication. He's more than a muralist and has shown growth as an emerging artist. His work tells the stories of his East Austin roots and its history.” “The [artist’s] murals' cultural and demographic resonances are indeed bold, infectious and deeply engaging. Such colorful, sophisticated work.” Manik Nakra - “I love the cultural richness of Nakra's work. Its South Asian references and resonances are so striking. This is infectious work that has broad appeal. The work tells many stories and many types of stories and brings our attention to the importance of heritage and story telling.” - “I love the playful rendition of mythologies and his free use of color and pattern.” Anahita Bradberry - “She demonstrated her ability to work with lighting and color in ways that integrate well with large spaces. She has experience creating public art and a poetic way of talking about her work.” - “Multi-dimensional light sculpture with a history in working in architectural language.” - “Love the work with neon lights, and lighting in general. Would translate well to a large scale.” Laura Lit “Laura Lit brings a number of things to this initiative that are not represented in the work of the other artists. The playful emphasis on shapes, patterns, color within her sculptural forms are exciting to consider within this project.” “I appreciated the use of color, and playfulness of shapes and could see her work creating interesting integrations with the architecture both inside and outside the Convention Center.” Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 8  ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL (Prospectus) On June 3, 2024, Sue Lambe presented the Prospectus for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunity. The panel agreed to approve the prospectus after discussion. Approved on the motion of Panel Member Woods and Panel Member Davis seconded. Passed 5-0-0. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado absent. There was one panel vacancy. AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION (Prospectus) On July 15, 2024, Sue Lambe presented the Prospectus for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunity. A motion to approve the Prospectus for the Austin Convention Center Expansion AIPP Project on Commissioner Vernusky’s motion, Commissioner Maldonado seconded on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Gray and Mok absent. AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION Nominated ArtistsList /Potential Selection Jury List) On August 19, 2024, Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally- Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (pending AIPP Panel approval on September 9th). The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager, and Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant. A motion to approve the List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment on Commissioner Grag’s motion, Commissioner Kracheni seconded on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner’s Schmalbach, Maldonado, and Mok absent, and Commissioner Keys abstaining. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL (Nominated ArtistsList /Potential Selection Jury List) On September 9, 2024, Sue Lambe presented the list of Nominated Artist List and the Potential Selection Jury List for approval. Discussion ensued, engaging the newest AIPP Panel members, Bernardo Diaz and Andrew Danzinger, who started their terms on 9/9/24. Panel Member Davis made a motion to approve the lists. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. Vice Chair J Muzacz left the dais for the entire discussion and vote. Panel Member Kristi-Anne Shaer participated in the discussion and recused herself from the vote. *To accommodate additional potential nominated artists from new AIPP Panel members Diaz and Danzinger, the deadline for the artists to confirm their acceptance of their nomination, and confirm their acceptance of the Design Team Project Delivery, was extended until 11:59 PM on Sept. 12. This yielded 3 additional artists for review. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL (Selection Process Recommendation) On November 4, 2024, Sue Lambe presented the Jury’s Selection Process Recommendation for the Architecturally-Integrated Art in Public Places Project at the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment, recommending 10 artists and 5 alternates for selection. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Muzacz made a motion to approve. Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0. Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 1 Appendix A Selection Jury Artist Recommendation Ballots Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 10 Artist Recommendation Ballots First Recommended Nomination Id Juror 1 Diego Miro-Rivera Juror 2 Diego Miro-Rivera Juror 3 Rex Hamilton Juror 4 Rex Hamilton Juror 5 Alejandra Almuella Juror 6 Dave McClinton Juror 7 Aaron Michalovic Id Juror 1 Dave McClinton Juror 2 Tsz Kam Juror 3 Diego Miro Rivera Juror 4 Diego Miro Rivera Juror 5 Dawn Okoro Juror 6 Jenaro Goode Juror 7 Deborah Roberts Sixth Recommended Nomination Second Recommended Nomination Anahita Bradberry Deborah Roberts Tsz Kam Tsz Kam Carmen Rangel Manik Nakra Alejandra Almuella Third Recommended Nomination Aaron Michalovic Rex Hamilton Dave McClinton Dave McClinton Diego Miro-Rivera Diego Miro-Rivera Carmen Rangel Fourth Recommended Nomination Dawn Okoro Dave McClinton Dawn Okoro Dawn Okoro Deborah Roberts Carmen Rangel Dave McClinton Fifth Recommended Nomination Rex Hamilton Dawn Okoro Carmen Rangel Carmen Rangel Aaron Michoalovic Anahita Bradberry Dawn Okoro Seventh Recommended Nomination Carmen Rangel Alejandra Almuelle Deborah Roberts Deborah Roberts Dave McClinton Dawn Okoro Diego Miro-Rivera Eighth Recommended Nomination Jenaro Goode Aaron Michalovic Alejandra Almuella Alejandra Almuella Tsz Kam Betelhem Makonnen Jenaro Goode Ninth Recommended Nomination Tsz Kam Carmen Rangel Aaron Michalovic Aaron Michalovic Rex Hamilton Alejandra Almuelle Rex Hamilton Tenth Recommended Nomination Deborah Roberts Jenaro Goode Jenaro Goode Jenaro Goode Jenaro Goode Deborah Roberts Tsz Kam First Alternate Nomination Id Juror 1 Ruben Esquivel Juror 2 Betelhem Makonnen Juror 3 Betelhem Makonnen Juror 4 Betelhem Makonnen Juror 5 Ruben Esquivel Juror 6 Tsz Kam Juror 7 Betelhem Makonnen Second Alternate Nomination Betelhem Makonnen Ruben Esquivel Ruben Esquivel Ruben Esquivel Betelhem Makonnen Laura Lit Ruben Esquivel Third Alternate Nomination Manik Nakra Manik Nakra Manik Nakra Manik Nakra Anahita Bradberry Hawkeye Glen Manik Nakra Fourth Alternate Nomination Laura Lit Anahita Braderry Anahita Bradberry Anahita Bradberry Manik Nakra Ruben Esquivel Anahita Bradberry Fifth Alternate Nomination Alejandra Almuelle Laura Lit Laura Lit Laura Lit Laura Lit Rex Hamilton Laura Lit Appendix B Demographics Survey Results Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 11 Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunities (10), Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Demographics Survey Results 61 Eligible Artists Race/Ethnicity Black or African American Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish White Asian Other American Indian or Alaska Native Multiracial/Two or More Races Communities Member LGBTQIA Member Disabled Not a Member Prefer not to answer Other Gender Male Female Gender-nonconforming, Genderqueer Prefer not to answer Veteran Yes No Prefer not to answer 19.67% 18.03% 31.15% 8.20% 3.28% 1.64% 18.03% 100.00% 18.03% 8.20% 50.82% 11.48% 11.48% 100.00% 40.98% 52.46% 4.92% 1.64% 100.00% 6.56% 90.16% 3.28% 100.00% 10 Recommended Artists and 5 Alternates Race/Ethnicity Black or African American Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish White Asian Other American Indian or Alaska Native Multiracial/Two or More Races Communities Member LGBTQIA Member Disabled Not a Member Prefer not to answer Other Gender Male Female Gender-nonconforming, Genderqueer Prefer not to answer Veteran Yes No Prefer not to answer 33.33% 20.00% 13.33% 13.33% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 100.00% 26.67% 0.00% 53.33% 6.67% 13.33% 100.00% 46.67% 53.33% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% Appendix C List of eligible nominated artists approved by the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 12 List of Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated AIPP Public Art Opportunity for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment First Name Last Name aka Why Nominated? Alejandra Almuelle Incredible craftsmanship, experience and individual in our community. Website https://www.alejandraalmuelle.c om/ Jason Archer Show Goat Mural Works Jason's public art, through Show Goat Murals, has been a mainstay in Austin for many years. His work is well-recognized and well-loved here in Austin. https://www.thejasonarcher.co m/work Federico Archuleta El Federico Federico is the stencil king of Austin. Since the late 90s his art has defined Austin's urban landscape, from Tower Records and Hole in the Wall, to across town on the old green grocer, and even graces museum walls on Mexic-Arte. His art is displayed in the Austin Bergstrom airport (without his permission), and after all he has given the city in color and life, he deserves back this commission to be fairly compensated for making his mark permanently in the city which he loves and calls home. https://www.instagram.com/el_f ederico/?hl=en Adrian Armstrong Adrian's work is strong - he doesn't shy away from the emotions he so ably conveys. His imagery is beautifully rendered and forthright in its message. From Armstrong's website: "he is interested in the complex ways race informs how we assign value to and interact in the spaces we occupy. Armstrong draws heavily on his identity politics and lived experiences to depict the narratives of Black life. Nested in intimate and poignant settings, his figures often embody a range of psychological states, including joy, happiness, introspection, and dysphoria. Armstrong’s works seek to inspire new ways of looking at the familiar." Lynn Berry Lynn has a flowing abstract style that I think would be great for this project. Lynn participated in an art exhibit celebrating women veterans on Nov. 4, 2023 at the Old Bakery and Emporium. Anahita (Ani) Bradberry Anahita (Ani) Bradberry is an Iranian-American artist and writer creating sculptural situations with plasma light. As organic bodies and minimal geometries, her practice is an exercise in life-forming: filling tubular vessels with pulsing plasma—the luminous fourth state of matter—and arranging the ethereal light in conversation with its surroundings. Each object is simultaneously a multidimensional line and an atmospheric field. https://adrianarmstrongart.com/ work https://austin.culturemap.co m/eventdetail/old-bakery-and- emporium-presents- celebrating-women-veterans/ https://www.anibradberry.com/ Kel Brown https://kelbrownart.com/ Local mural artist experience working with large scale and commissions. [Born in IL, and raised in Houston, TX, Kel Brown began painting and drawing at an early age, later identifying with graffiti and street art. Following in the footsteps of other self-taught African-American artists from the global South, his upbringing continues to shape his work today. An ever-evolving experiment in balance, harmony, shape, and form, Brown seeks to push abstraction into unexplored visual realms and awaken dormant consciousness in the viewer. Heavily influenced by Hip-hop and Jazz, his work relies heavily on improvisation, workflow, and improvements on the fly.] Brooke Burnside Young and thriving, imigrant, unique voice, architecture knowledge. [Brooke Burnside was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. She currently lives in Austin, Texas where she works as an Architectural Designer and maintains her artistic practice. Through a variety of media and methodologies, Burnside's work explores geography, position, memory, and the transgressive potential in abstract documentation.] https://www.brookeburnside.co m/ Sara Carter Sara is an older artist who [...] has not done large-scale public art, but no doubt could. She has a solid exhibition history and currently is represented by de boer gallery in L.A. Her lush, colorful abstractions would be striking in the convention center. https://www.saracarter.com/ Michael Ray Charles Andy Coolquit Michael Ray is one of America's greatest artists - it would be a coup to have his work integrated in the new convention center. He's had a long Austin career, understands the city, mentors others, is a consummate professional, his subject matter + style are important and visually appealing. [Suggest possibly a] large mural or tiled floor mosaic. https://www.templon.com/artist s/michael-ray-charles-2/ It would be an oversight not to nominate Andy Coolquitt, who is one of Austin’s most well-regarded artists and also deeply rooted in the local context. For over three decades Coolquitt’s art practice has operated at the intersection of the domestic and the public through sculptures that probe the boundaries between pure form and functional design. His often colorful, strange creations exude joy, humor, and a deep connection to art history. Christina Culverhouse Christina is a prolific artist with a colorful palette. Her work would be interesting to see on a large scale and I am sure she would benefit from the team effort of this project. https://sixtysixmag.com/andy- coolquitt/ https://www.artlifting.com/col lections/christina- culverhouse Katie Dibble Kate Dibble, Lead Artist with John Messenger, are exceptionally talented emerging artists who [...] can do anything. [Their] project was a full scale sound & light interactive field of sculptures. They are exacting, thoughtful, and want to make the best possible. They are [in the] "emerging" category, but feel like professional public artists and will come up with a mind-blowing project. They are embedded in the Austin arts and maker scene in different ways. We need more women doing cutting edge projects at the convention center. (Kate identifies as female; John as male. She would be the lead.) https://www.umlaufsculpture.or g/exhibitions/floatingforest Emily Eisenhart Studio Emily Eisenhart Emily Eisenhart is a multidisciplinary artist who regularly partners with architects and designers to create vibrant artwork that transforms spaces. With a formal background in Cultural Anthropology, Emily approaches many of her projects as an ethnographer, exploring the culture of a place to create dynamic, story-driven artwork. Her practice includes painting, woodworking and metalwork. An active member of the art and design community in Austin, she has worked with brands and nonprofits across the city. She volunteers as a board member for Design Austin (AIA Austin). While she has executed many large-scale projects, she has not yet produced a public art piece for the city. https://www.emilyeisenhart.com / Ruben Esquivel East Eclectic He's Austin Chronicle voters' best muralist of 2024 and he just completed a beautiful piece on the Old Bakery for [Downtown Austin Alliance]. He's really on the way up, and another Austin Native likely to go international. Super talented and great to work with, and a 6th generation Austinite! The artist has demonstrated to create art works that the community loves. He collaborates with a variety of fabricators and hires artist for projects, this was demonstrated through his commission work for Waterloo Greenway. https://www.eastendeclectic.co m/ Laree Evelyn Hard Shapes Laree is a full-time artist working in Austin, Texas. Their commercial and gallery practice explores ranges from painterly wooden installations to murals. As an artist straddling maker culture and queer social practices, [they should] get an opportunity to deepen their public art experience–to date, they have not worked on a public art opportunity beyond collaborations with organizations like Future Front. [T]heir professionalism and creative out of the box thinking is impressive [in that it] is simple but yet grand all at once. [Their] ability to use shapes and patterns to create art on several types of mediums is exciting to watch and experience. https://hardshapes.bigcartel.co m/ Laurie Frick https://www.lauriefrick.com/ Laurie Frick uses data to examine what we can know about ourselves. In her hand-built installations, drawings, and small works, she experiments with how we will consume the mass of data increasingly captured about us. Evidence of her engineering background and long history in high-tech is seen in the deep data analysis and detailed explanations of how this future will unfold. Laurie [is amazing with] how she is utilizing new mediums in her work, such as glass. Additionally, she has gained valuable experience in large-scale artwork through the city’s TEMPO program. Michael Anthony Garcia Highly original artist with strong ties to Austin. Dual citizenship in US and Mexico. Valuable point of view - his voice should be heard. Works with fiber and garments in unexpected ways. https://www.mrmichaelme.com/ Hawkeye Glenn This artist has worked in Austin for 20+ years and an opportunity of this scale would be appropriate given the arc of their careers and contribution to the Austin art scene. This artist has worked on architectural projects and offers a masterful level of craftsmanship and concept development. http://blacksmithindustries.c om/public- installations.html#/ Carol Gonzales Carol is a pattern designer and has many great ideas. A team approach to turn her designs into a large scale public art piece would be a great opportunity for her. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ carol-gonzales-7649499/ Jenaro Goode Rex Hamilton Hollis Hammonds Jenaro is an artist and sculptor who has experience in construction and fabrication. He's an emerging Texas native artist who understands the fundamentals; the art of fabrication and the construction/installation of large art installations. https://www.greatergoode.xyz/ Rex is an Austin Native who has been making murals locally for a while now, but is starting to blow up here and internationally. His work is really fun and current. It's a great representation of the Austin mural aesthetic, if you could even begin to define something like that. I've worked with him in the past and he was great. His vibe is very Austin! https://www.rexsterlinghamilton art.com/ Hollis Hammonds is a seasoned artist with strong ties to Austin. Her work is conveys her personal history and yet touches all of us who have lived with chaos, or experienced nature deeply, and/or have concerns around the environment and consumption culture. "Hollis Hammonds is a multimedia artist whose work, built on memory and utilizing evidence from the public collective consciousness, investigates social issues ranging from economic disparity and state violence to environmental degradation and human-made disasters." She served on the AIPP Panel for six years. https://www.hollishammonds.co m/ Adreon Henry Adreon is a seasoned local artist. I am not sure if he has done any large-scale public art, but he certainly is capable of it. His colorful, dynamic patterns would be very visually compelling at the Convention Center, enlivening any space. https://adreonhenry.com/ Alisen Jackson https://www.aliejackson.com/art Alie Jackson's art practice has been largely driven by her commercial prowess as a designer. She has been the Creative Director for Austin FC, as well as a number of major global brands, developing large- scale concepts for public spaces. She has not yet had a public art opportunity for her own creative practice, despite a robust CV with gallery opportunities, as well as museum displays. I'd be interested to see her work grow in this way. Aryel René Jackson Aryel René Jackson Studio Aryel René Jackson explores how identity, landscape, and memory collide. In their works, which focuses on the landscape of the American South for Black Americans, Jackson probes the local intricacies of segregation and belonging. This deep research feeds their studio output, which makes complex, hidden social histories legible through videos, sculptures, and installation. Jackson is an artist who is deeply connected to and invested in Austin’s history and future, particularly for Black Austinites, and this opportunity could lead to a site-specific and Austin-responsive work. https://www.aryelrenejackson.c om/ Felix "Snukone" Jaimes Forty4 Design Felix is truly an emerging artist that is a native to Austin, that has been overlooked and truly has the capability of delivering a variety of art. He has created murals for Austin FC, SXSW, Live Nation and community murals in underserved neighborhoods. He advises the Texas State Technical College graphic designer curriculum. He a great eye for branding and my favorite skill of his, is FONT (TOPOGRAPHY). https://canvasrebel.com/meet- felix-jaimes/ Brian Joseph Bydeeman https://www.bydee.com/ There is no single artist in Austin more prolific and unwavering than Brian "Bydeeman" Joseph. For over 30 years he has made art on his terms, owned and operated a gallery, painted murals in dozens of schools for free, and made T-shirts and fashion worn by hundreds if not thousands of Austin residents. His joyful compositions represent diversity and inclusion, and would be a welcome addition to the new Convention Center for all who visit our city. Tsz Kam https://www.tszkam.com/ From Tsz Kam's website: "Hi, my name is Tsz. It is pronounced like the letter Z in American English. I was born in the early 90s in British colonial Hong Kong and grew up there during the post-colonial period. I moved to Texas when I was 13 and went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin after graduating from high school. I graduated from UT with a BFA in Studio Art in 2015. When I was at UT, I met Nat Power, we’d later go on to form the art duo Big Chicken & Baby Bird. I am a queer artist based in Austin, Texas. I am interested in exploring gender and cultural identity through surrealist imagery and pattern and decoration art." Jieun Beth received her Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, UTexas at Austin (2013) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design (2009). She has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally, including the Korea Art Show in Suwon, South Korea (2022), a solo exhibit at CANVAS ATX in Austin, TX (2022), and at ARTIFACT Gallery, New York, NY (2021). Jieun Beth has threaded concepts between body identity, the identity of memory, and the identity of impermanence. She investigated the influence of beliefs on perceptions and how we identify ourselves and others through perspectives. Jieun Beth Kim Denise Knebel Denise works in several different mediums and would make thought provoking work. Laura Lit With a combined background in both art and Hollywood special effects, Laura Lit’s sculptures, drawings and paintings are meticulous in their craft. Her intuitive process yields intriguing forms that are simultaneously reminiscent of nature, surrealism, and pop cultural references like Beetlejuice. https://www.lauralitart.com/ Betelhem Makonnen Working across a variety of mediums, including video, photography, and installation, Betelhem Makonnen’s practice is grounded in her personal history as an Ethiopian American immigrant within wider histories of the African diaspora. Her works explore the relationship between symbols and collective identity, transnational perspectives, and history’s hold on the past. Her most recent installations, which have grown larger in scale in recent years, explore foundational questions about American citizenship: Who belongs and who doesn’t? How can notions of nationhood be projected as a process rather than a settled thing, place, or entity? https://betelhemmakonnen.com / Hannah Matthia Hannah works in a variety of media, has been supporting other artists and their work for quite some time, is a stalwart in the younger art eco-system. Has been drawing, painting, creating color wheels with thread/embroidery hoops that could be successfully translate to the Convention Center on a large scale. Completed the Public Art Training Class in Jan-March 2024. https://www.hannahmatthia.co m/stockists Paloma Mayorga Dave McClinton Paloma Mayorga is an interdisciplinary artist working in photography, video, performance, and installation. Often using her own body as medium, Mayorga explores movement, place, and cultural identity in relation to landscape and ancestral uses of plants. Defined by her bicultural upbringing, Mayorga grew up taking long road trips between Austin, Texas and Mexico City. She observed changes in the landscape and developed a sense of home through the plants that decorated the gardens of her grandmothers, as well as those that were utilized in local cuisine and home remedies. https://www.palomamayorga.co m/ Dave McClinton doesn't get enough attention perhaps because there are a lot of Black artists working in collage. Dave's images are digitally designed. He's just keeps improving and the work has become more subtle. He's been in Austin a long time, is a cool person, and we need to elevate the hard- working solid artists. (he has an art practice and a graphic design practice) https://davemcclinton.com/ Dylan McLaughlin https://dylanmclaughl.in/ Dylan McLaughlin is a multidisciplinary artist looking critically to ecologies of extraction and threatened ecosystems. He weaves Diné mythology, ecological data, and environmental histories while holding space for complexity. In his multi-media installation and performative works, he looks to engage the poetics and politics of human relations to land. He received his BFA in New Media Art from the Institute of American Indian Arts, and his MFA in Art & Ecology from the University of New Mexico. He is currently an Early Career Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching Performance Art in the College of Fine Arts. https://www.jieunbeth.com/artis t/ https://www.artsparktx.org/20 21/08/01/artist-of-the-month- denise-knebel/ Alexander Mercado He is a visual artist, fabricator, and former director of Suite650, a community art space dedicated to interdisciplinary practice and performance art. He has deep commitment to the arts (and Austin) community and understands architecture. He's talented, digitally savvy and has created multiple really cool, captivating projects. Although this didn't sway my thinking, Alexander is also Latinx. This is someone your team would enjoy working with and he'll push the boundaries in a positive way. https://book650.com/ Chandrika Metivier Chandrika is a multimedia artists whose portfolio consists of large scale, site specific sculptural pieces that work within, around and on top of architecture. www.chandrikametivier.com Aaron Michalovic This artist has worked in Austin for 20+ years and an opportunity of this scale would be appropriate given the arc of their careers and contribution to the Austin art scene. This artist has worked on architectural projects and offers a masterful level of craftsmanship and concept development. https://www.michalovicwood art.com/ Diego Miró-Rivera Young but outstanding, already making a mark all over the US, and bringing latinidad to a new light. https://diegomirorivera.com/ J Muzacz The Mosaic Workshop J Muzacz is an innovative public artist, skilled in mosaic, who has created some of Austin’s most iconic mosaics. He is a skilled collaborator, understanding the demands of construction timelines and building materials. He is also adept at enlisting the community in the vision for his work, and at times, in the artwork's execution. J is truly at the center of the Austin art scene. He serves as an Art in Public Places panelist and co-founded The Mosaic Workshop, an artist-run creative hub at Something Cool Studios. He also authored the 700-page guidebook ATX Urban Art, which chronicles the graffiti, street art, murals, and mosaics in Austin, Texas, over the past 70 years. https://jmuzacz.com/ Manik Raj Nakra https://manikrajnakra.com/ Manik Raj Nakra has only recently become acknowledged for his contributions to Austin, Texas. I would be interested to see him expand his practice with public works in collaboration with City stakeholders; his work, to date, has been in private and/or commercial spaces, and he only recently bridge into public art due to a semi-private collaboration between The Contemporary Austin and The Loren Hotel downtown. Due to the unique evolution of his practice and career, I think he would be well- suited for this opportunity, as well as deeply impacted.Moreover, Austin's South Asian population is growing everyday; I would be interested to see more permanent representation from the South Asian community in public-private spaces. Manik has done several public art projects, including a recent mural for the exterior of The Contemporary Austin. His work often addresses the mythology of ancient cultures, as well as ecological issues (climate change, extinction of species, etc) through striking compositions with lush colors and patterns. Manik Raj Nakra is a self-taught artist who employs an ornate, imaginative style rooted in antiquities—including classical Indian iconography, such as the densely detailed imagery associated with Mughal painting, and architectural forms from the Roman Empire. His colorful and humorous scenarios depict interactions between humans, deities, and animals that draw equally from ancient folklore and contemporary pop culture. His work often takes the form of large scale murals, painted canvases and intimate-scaled mixed media drawings. Niz Niz https://www.nizgraphics.com/ Niz is a self taught street artist, originally from Lima, Peru, specializing in large-scale stencil murals and custom portraiture. 'My start in the art world is rooted in Latin American culture, skateboarding, hip hop and urban life. Proclaimed “The Queen of Stencil Art” by The Austin American Statesman, I have been painting murals in Austin for 12 years. my style is instantly recognizable and many of my pieces become landmarks.' Nathan Nordstrom Sloke One Nathan "Sloke One" Nordstrom is an Austin-based graffiti and mural artist. With over thirty years of professional experience, Sloke has established himself as a highly sought-after artist in the industry. He has a proven track record of creating engaging and impactful murals that have been featured in the media and documentaries, showcasing his talents to a global audience. He is also an experienced curator and has organized and curated several group and solo exhibitions. https://slokeone.com/ L. Renee Nunez Unique perspective, excellence, under-appreciated, ready for many opportunities. http://reneenunez.com/ Dawn Okoro Dawn Okoro's artistic practice has been largely within traditional gallery spaces. Due to the scale of her practice and the global impact she has had in the collector space, venturing into public art is next on her list, and something she has not yet explored before. https://okorostudio.com/ Temi Olujobi Temi is a new-media artist and video game designer whose work deals with the intersection of art and technology. They also have expereince working within architectural disciplines and in design project scopes. https://thezhato.portfolio.site/ Moyo Oyelola https://www.melements.me/ Moyo Oyelola is a photographer, multimedia artist and activist. He creates intimate, real interactions with his subjects and communities and synthesizes that into deep, universal activations expressed in multimedia, photography, environmental installations and public arts projects. Born in Nigeria, Moyo moved to Austin when he was seven. Having grown up as the “product of two worlds” has shaped his thinking and work, reflecting perspectives of pan-African and modern western worlds. Moyo’s work has been featured in brand films, advertising, editorial, music videos, environmental installations, personal projects, and an evolving number of public arts projects. Carmen is an Austin native and first generation Mexican American whose work is thoughtful, integrates very well with built environments, and offers a naturalistic and cultural touch of reverence with the utmost care and respect for the community where her art will reside. She is also very experienced making murals and permanent mosaic artworks for public spaces. Carmen is another local artist that works really steadily around town, and has really made a large contribution to the Austin mural vibe/aesthetic. Carmen Rangel Viva La Painter https://www.carmenrangel.art/ Risa Recio Tak Tak Tak Tak presents a contemporary and *fun* use of a material we do not see featured in Austin's public art collection. Glassmaking has a deep history, and its adaptability makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. I believe this artist could capture our city's eclectic and buoyant spirit, while also showcasing the talent and diverse artistry of Austin's art scene. www.taktakgoods.com Veeny Revilla Young, new to public art, very capable, playful, thoughtful, Fillipina, created the AAPI Heritage Bus for Cap Metro May 2024, completed the Public Art Training Class Jan-March 2024. https://www.veenyfrancerev.co m/about Deborah Roberts Internationally famous, great artist, observant, pro-female, but she also happens to be Austin born and raised used to work at Academy (!). I'm sure she's on everyone's lists - 100% the convention center needs a major Deborah Roberts installation. http://www.deborahrobertsart.c om/ Tammie Rubin https://www.tammierubin.com/ Sculptor and installation artist, well known for ceramics but works in many media. She investigates symbols, power, myth, African American history, and what it is to be an American. Thoughtful, articulate - and the art is as strong as the ideas. Been in Austin well over a decade, deeply involved in the arts scene, received numerous international accolades, fellowships and residencies. Incredibly hard-working and professional (also a good teacher and mentor and supporter of other artists) and excellent collaborator. I hope she's on many people's lists - it would be a mistake to pass her by. Her work makes people wonder and think differently. Tammie served on the AIPP Panel for six years. Kyle Saldana Kyle's complex structural pattern based work flows seamlessly across mediums, including painting, sculpture, animation, and he is surrounded by a collective of artists that collaborate on highly ambitious immersive experiences. Kyle is a quiet stalwart of the Austin arts community. www.instagram.com/teneyenet Rebecca Sanchez https://dirtee-designs.com/ Rebecca Sanchez is an artist and previously part of the immigration team (and development, administration and visual projects coordinator) at Grassroots Leadership. She has also worked as the art director for a charter school in Austin, TX and wholeheartedly believes in the power of art to heal. She dedicates time to helping community members with artistic/creative visuals as they are needed. Rebecca was part of the Public Art Training Class in Jan-March 2024 and is now working on her bus for CapMetro's Heritage Bus series. Xochi Solis has worked with multiple museums on large-scale installations, as well as collaborated on projects with a social practice. I think she is a good fit for this project, and this would take her practice into opportunities that she is keenly interested in / has not explored before. She has not yet had the opportunity to work on a public art installation. Her work is also uniquely Texan and reflective of the Chicanx/Latinx histories and traditions that reflect this land—I love that for a new built environment in downtown Austin. Xochi Solis https://xochisolis.com/ Katie Storck Hope Hummingbird Katie is one of the most thoughtful and provocative artists I know. Having collaborated on many projects over the last four years, I have seen her persistence and dedication to causes and narratives which she feels strongly about, and she is incredibly insightful and oriented towards handmade perfection throughout every important detail. I would also love to see her porcelain permanence adapted to a larger more immersive setting. https://www.hopehummingbird.c om/ Jana Swec This artist has worked in Austin for 20+ years and an opportunity of this scale would be appropriate given the arc of their careers and contribution to the Austin art scene. This artist has worked on architectural projects and offers a masterful level of craftsmanship and concept development. Joe Tamez Joe is a talented artist who is blind. I think this would be a great opportunity for him to expand his reach in the art world. https://www.janaswec.art/ https://www.austintexas.gov/ sites/default/files/files/Airport /art/changing_exhibits/JOE%2 0TAMEZ%20sign%202%20por Edith Valle Edith Valle is an experienced designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. She has not yet explored public art, but her creative and artistic practice is a good fit for this kind of opportunity. Her art practice emerged within and for the community, so this would be a great evolution of her practice. https://www.edithvalledesign.co m/ Chris Van Loan, Sr Chris is a talented painter who's geometric style would complement many architectural styles. He is easy to work with and is professional. https://www.artlifting.com/col lections/chris-van-loan-sr Shalena White Shalena has a remarkable talent for elevating natural elements of our local ecosystem in a way that makes them elegant and worthy of closer inspection. Combining her skills as a jeweler and metalsmith, she creates elegant installations and artworks which feature seemingly mundane objects such as mountain laurel seeds (as featured in the mandala at City Hall), river stones, and harvested earth. https://www.shalenawhite.com/ Jessy Wilson Jessy is an emerging artists whose 2D sculptural work has the potential to be expanded and translated into large scale experiential pieces. https://www.paletteartwork.com Ariel Wood Ariel Wood Art https://www.ariel-wood-art.com/ Ariel’s work explores the aesthetics and metaphoric potentials of urban infrastructure, including drainage pipes and plumbing. Subtle and playful, by aestheticizing the often unsightly equipment we depend upon to keep cities safe and tidy, Ariel explores concepts of interconnectedness while paying homage to labor that is all too frequently invisible. (intentionally blank) Appendix D Summary of Artist Participation Form Artist Responses. Artist Participation Form - Congratulations! You have been nominated for an exciting new Public Art Opportunity. You have been nominated to be on a Limited Entry Selection roster of approx. 65 artists to be considered for 10 commissions for the City of Austin Art in Public Places Austin Convention Center Redevelopment architecturally-integrated public art opportunity. The Austin Convention Center is undergoing a redevelopment, which is generating 2% of the construction budget for public art commissions as required by the City of Austin Art In Public Places Ordinance. The first opportunity via this funding is the Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunity! This is an amazing opportunity to create large-scale, highly visible art work within the building or site of the redeveloped Austin Convention Center, now in design. STEP 1. Before you fill out this form, please watch this 9 minute video which will explain what this opportunity is about: https://youtu.be/sivmRrNosEI STEP 2. THEN please fill out the form below to ACCEPT or DECLINE your nomination to the Limited Entry Roster for the Art in Public Places Selection Process. Thank you! If you have questions, please reach out to me! Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant (I'm managing this selection process on behalf of the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program.) Email (preferred): sue.lambe@gmail.com Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 13  Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 14  (intentionally blank) Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 15  (intentionally blank) Submitted by Sue Lambe, Public Art Consultant, Austin Convention Center Expansion Design Team | pg. 16