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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OCT 2025 OCT 2025 WELCOME WE’RE hERE TO buIld an InClusIVE, TRauma InfORmEd PROGRam ThaT suPPORTs bOTh aRTIsTs and OuR unhOusEd nEIGhbORs. PG 2 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 “ Our Mission We transform spaces into places of belonging—through art, culture, and community. RaasIn mCInTOsh fOundER raasininthesun.orgart For aLL 2025-2026 OuR TEam RaasIn mCInTOsh fOundER | CEO mIKE KIm COO TIffany KOWalsKI dIRECTOR, PROJECT manaGEmEnT ChRIs TObaR hEad Of dEsIGn, bRand COdI COPyWRITTER naI’lah bEll WayfIndInG aRChITECT JEnnIfER WEb dEV PG 4 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Our VISION We envision a city where every space reflects the spirit of its people—vibrant, inclusive, and alive with creativity. raasininthesun.orgart For aLL 2025-2026 Art for All To cultivate safe, respectful, and creative spaces that engage unhoused participants while uplifting our community through art. PG 6 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Project Vision Art for All envisions murals and creative spaces that go beyond beautif ication—cultivating connection, reducing stigma, and building trust across Austin’s diverse communities. PG 7 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 OUR PARTNERS PG 8 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 fuTuRE muRals WIll bE lOCaTEd hERE! ausTIn CEnTRal lIbRaRy, ausTIn PublIC lIbRaRy PG 9 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Central Library Garage Transforming the Central Library parking garage into a series of storytelling murals that reflect Austin’s community values. PG 10 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 How It Works • CREaTE PublIC aRT: Participants experiencing housing or economic insecurity collaborate with local artists on mural installations. • EaRn samE day Pay: Up to $250 for 6–8 hours of creative work, exceeding Austin’s living wage. • aCCEss suPPORT sERVICEs: Peer Specialists connect participants to resources such as housing, food, behavioral health, and employment. • OnGOInG lOTTERy sysTEm: 20–30+ work slots per program day. *Dates and details are subject to change due to APL schedules. PG 11 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Juice Consulting PR TEam Founded in 2007 by Heather Wagner Reed, former Senior Product Manager for Beyoncé, Juice Consulting is an award-winning PR and marketing agency known for bringing “f resh-squeezed vitality” to every campaign. Based in Austin, Juice specializes in arts, culture, and creative industries—crafting buzzworthy strategies, press outreach, and branding that position partners as the talk of the town. hEaThER WaGnER REEd PG 12 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Key Dates & Timeline PG 13 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Key Dates & Timeline We Will provide Bi - Weekly/ Monthly Updates via Email/Text. sEPT 2025 Kickoff meeting OCT 2025 • Oct 18th - Workshop • Site Visit/Team Photo • Engagement with APL • Workshops/Training nOV 2025 • November 6 (Wed) Virtual call dEC 2025 • Final Community Feedback* • Final Design Renders Due* • Assigned Canvas will be appointed to each Artist Jan•July 2026 • Multiple Wave of installation will begin* • Dates and Times will be assigned* • November 15 (Sat) Intro to Mural Production Workshop off-site at one of our partner locations. • November 16 (Sun) Inspire the Artist Workshop 12–3 PM at the Austin Central Public Library (Demo Room). July• dEC 2026 • Reveal Party • PR & Community Engagement • Project End *Dates and details are subject to change due to APL schedules. PG 14 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Mural Locations PG 15 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Mural Locations PG 16 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 PILLARS PG 17 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Tunnels PG 18 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 WALLS & elevator PG 19 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 EnTRy TunnEl fIRsT flOOR n. fIRsT flOOR s. PG 20 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 LOCATIONS • Multiple tunnel walls, columns, and panels activated through art • Designed to inspire belonging, safety, and civic pride • Public visibility ensures ongoing community engagement *Dates and details are subject to change due to APL schedules. PG 21 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Economic Impact PG 22 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 In 2026, Art for All will: • Distribute $250,000+ in same-day wages • Engage 100+ unhoused participants • Support 20+ local artists and peer mentors • Activate over 10,000 square feet of public space PG 23 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 WHY THIS MATTERS PG 24 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 ? Y H W hOmElEssnEss In ausTIn Is a COmPlEx ChallEnGE, ROOTEd In RIsInG hOusInG COsTs and lImITEd suPPORTIVE sERVICEs. Art for All doesn’t claim to be a complete solution, but it is a vital part of a holistic approach to providing dignity through meaningful work, visibility through public art, and pathways to stability through service connections. PG 25 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Our purpose is simple but powerful: To heal, empower, and inspire through transformative art. By cultivating safe and creative spaces, we connect unhoused participants with community and possibility. PG 26 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Building for the Future • Expanding the model to other city sites and neighborhoods • Strengthening partnerships with service providers • Developing scalable artist mentorship and training opportunities PG 27 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Q&A PG 28 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 Next Steps Stay engaged: ongoing email/text/social updates (bi-weekly or monthly). PG 29 raasininthesun.orgART FOR ALL 2025-2026 2025 2025 Thank You RaasInInThEsun.ORG raasininthesun.orgart For aLL 2025-2026