SPECIAL MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES DEACESSION REVIEW Monday, November 22nd, 2024, at 6:30 PM In Person and Webinar Meeting Members of the JURY PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person. Speakers may only register to speak up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. MEMBERS: Chair – Acia Grey: Arts Commission Liaison; Kristi-Anne Shaer: AIPP Panel Member; Peter Bonifacio: Arts Educator and author; Cristina Ginatta: Conservator CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding the topic. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. DISCUSSION: Policy, Procedures, Protocol overview ACTION: Review and approve proposal of North Austin Gardean Art at Rundberg YMCA for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Transitions at Austin Airport for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Aquifer on Second Street at Brazos for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity on Second Street at Trinity for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Waller Creek Shelves at the Convention Center for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Riffs & Rhythms at the Convention Center for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Index for Contemplation for deaccession at the Convention Center ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Macro/Micro for deaccession at the Convention Center 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on Growth and Future Planning by Chair Zisman 3. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the November 4th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado 4. Update on actions taken at the October 16th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok 5. Presentation by Laura Esparza from Friends of the Dougherty on the Dougherty Arts 6. Presentation by Allison Steger from Austin Public Library on the Austin Poet Laurate 7. Presentation by Laura Esparza on the Introduction to A3 (Art Alliance Austin) 8. Presentation by Sara Vanderbeek, art consultant for Zilker Point (218 South Lamar Blvd Planned Unit Development [PUD]) Center Plan Program STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting 10. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Cultural Arts Division Manager Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on recommendation to Council to Complete the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project by Laura Esparza from Friends of Dougherty 12. Action: Approve the Final Design for the AFD1/EMS6 Station AIPP Project – 13. Action: Approve 10 Recommended artists & 5 …
Friends of Dougherty.org SAVE THE DAC CAMPAIGN WHO ARE WE? All volunteer organization Organized 15 years ago to support the DAC. In touch with DAC supporters; over 500 signatures on petition. ADVOCATES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DAC HISTORY OF DAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT SEVERE MAINTENANCE ISSUES ON 80 YR OLD TEMPORARY BUILDING FREQUENT FLOODING-25 YR FLOOD PLAIN 4 HVAC, 16 WINDOW UNITS DISINTEGRATING PLUMBING, FAILING ROOFS, STRUCTURAL & ADA ISSUES ETC. ACTION STEPS TAKEN BY PARD 2010: MWM Design Group completed conditions assessment 2012: Bond Program yielded $3.9 million for DAC. 2015: Architecture Plus completed feasibility study; reviewed alternative locations/bldgs 2017: Studio 8 Architects completed architectural program for new facility 2018: Bond program yielded $25 million for original budget of $28.5million 2019: Community Engagement began and continued for 3 yrs 2019: Council approved redevelopment of DAC at Butler Shores 2021: Council adopted redevelopment scenario but added underground parking garage 2022: Design refined, completed & presented to stakeholders, Parks Board, Design Comm. at a cost of $4.6million 2023: Construction Documents completed 2024: Acting City Manager Juan Garza requested that the project be shelved in favor of a new design that could be completed with remaining $20million eliminating theater and galleries. DAC PROJECT CHALLENGES Council direction expanded project scope COVID 19 resulted in doubling of construction costs Alternative funding did not materialize because funders did not see the project as feasible without a clear City commitment Supply chain challenges December 2022 Council Resolution directing City Mgr to complete the project “as designed” was ignored by a new City Council and acting City Manager. Inflation: $28.5 million project is now a $60 million project in today’s dollars. Project loses $8700/day in escalating construction costs. DAC is at risk of imminent closure as project is stalled. WHAT WE ARE REQUESTING CLEAR COMMITMENT BY COUNCIL TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AS DESIGNED BY STUDIO 8 SUPPORT AN ALTERNATIVE PARKING SOLUTION INCLUSION ON 2026 BOND HOW YOU CAN HELP 1. Pass our resolution. 2. Sign our petition at FriendsofDougherty.com. 3. Write your Councilmember. THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?
Austin Poet Laureate Program Position Background • Austin Public Library (APL) launched the Austin Poet Laureate program in October 2024 and will name the first Austin Poet Laureate in April 2025. The appointed Austin Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term, 2025 – 2027. • The inaugural Austin Poet Laureate will be an official ambassador of the City’s literary arts, connecting our community through the art of poetry. Poet Laureate Committee Members Poet Laureate committee has combined knowledge of creative writing, public programs and City of Austin: • Sarah Renee Beach, Program Director of Writers’ League of Texas and poet • KB Brookins, Austin author and poet • Maria-Elena Cigarroa, APL Adult Services Librarian • Marianne DeLeon, CEO of Texas Book Festival • Patti Fowler, Chair (former) and APL Interim Assistant Director • Kezia Frayjo, Library Commission • Mike Henry, Austin poet and consultant • Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of City of Austin Economic Development Department • Bret Johnston, Director of the Michener Center for Writers and author • Katherine Lamb, Programs Manager at The Library Foundation • Becka Oliver, Executive Director of Writers’ League of Texas • Leah Oswald, APL Adult Services Librarian • Jacqueline Rangel, The Library Foundation board and creator of Read Write Austin • Allison Steger, Chair (current) and Interim APL Division Manager • Celina Zisman, Austin Arts Commission The goal of the Poet Laureate program is to: Promote poetry, literacy, and the literary arts in the Austin community; Program Goals to the wider community; Build awareness and appreciation of poetry and make it accessible Celebrate poetry and the power of the written and spoken word while honoring the cultural diversity of our community; Advance poetry as a means of understanding and communicating Austin history and culture; Program Goals The goal of the Poet Laureate program is to: Establish an ambassador to advance APL’s mission to discover, learn, and create through poetry; Enable the Poet Laureate to serve as a mentor to poets in the community; and Create a vibrant platform for local poets to engage diverse voices and inspire literacy engagement through creative expression. Review Process A newly appointed Poet Laureate committee will select the Poet Laureate through an open-call process after reviewing all applications. A public call for applications will be launched on October 1, 2024. Applications will be received through November 30, 2024. The …
L A U R A E S P A R Z A E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R W H AT I S A 3 ? - A non-profit Local Arts Agency devoted to sustaining Austin’s arts ecosystem. - Raising funds for artists, musicians, performers and arts contractors who make art accessible to the people of Austin for free - A catalyst for community change in collaboration with partners who are committed to the value of the arts and work to sustain its arts ecosystem. WHAT IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY? • The nation’s 4,500 Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) promote, support, and develop the arts at the local level ensuring a vital presence for the arts throughout America’s communities. LAAs are diverse in their makeup—they have many different names and embrace a spectrum of artistic disciplines. But each LAA, in its own way, works to sustain the health and vitality of the arts and artists locally, while also striving to make the arts accessible to all members of a community. • The Cultural Arts Division is a Local Arts Agency but cities can have more than one thus diversifying the funding pool. • A Business Council for the Arts is another piece of civic infrastructure that Austin is lacking. WHY SUPPORT THE ARTS? • Arts strengthen the economy. In Texas, $59.3 billion industry supporting 383,066 jobs. • Arts drive revenue to local businesses at an average of $38.46 per person. • Arts unify communities: 72% of Americans said it provided a shared experience • Arts are tourism drivers with 70% agreeing “the arts improve the image of my community.” • Arts strengthen mental health, wellbeing and improves healthcare in hospitals. • The arts provide a sense of connection to family, loved ones and the community leading to greater civic engagement. WHO IS A3? PA S T • The Texas Fine Arts Association started in 1911 at the Elisabet Ney Museum. • In 1950 it fundraised for Laguna Gloria Museum with an Arts and Crafts Festival. • In 1956 they renamed their festival FIESTA. • In 1989 the organization became Art Alliance Austin and produced Art City Austin until 2019. • Dormant in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic. P R E S E N T • Board Chair Eric Hiduke, Attorney-at-Law • David Goujon, Architect • Jade Walker, Curator • …
ARTS COMMISSION Zilker Point Presentation November 18, 2024 SCULPTURE LOCATION Selection Panel Alexandria Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, Raaisin in the Sun Tim Horan, Zilker Point Owner, LLC Joe Llamas, Zilker Point Owner, LLC Paloma Mayorga, artist, independent curator Sara Vanderbeek, artist, consultant; Founder, Executive Director and Curator, DORF Aaron Vollmer, Architect, Runa Workshop China Whitby, Art Program Manager, University Health Jessica Bell’s proposal for W.A.B.O. W.A.B.O. fabrication photos W.A.B.O. installation photos Title: W.A.B.O. Artist: Jessica Bell Year: 2024 Medium: Powder-coated steel & acrylic Dims: 15 x 8 x 8 feet Title: W.A.B.O. Artist: Jessica Bell Year: 2024 Medium: Powder-coated steel & acrylic Dims: 15 x 8 x 8 feet @saravanderbeek www.saravanderbeek.com @dorfworld www.dorfworld.org
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE NOVEMBER 18, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2024 o Total HOT Collections October 2024 = $25,578,156 o 15% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 o Cultural Arts Fund October 2024 = $2,437,899 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $2,437,899 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.57M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department November 18, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Grant Funded Activities C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 11/18/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 190 (95%) 106 (53%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 4 (8%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) 1 (3%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 18 (95%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,811,750 (93%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $227,000 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,353,500 (86%) $470,000 (99%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Grant Funded Activities FY23-FY24 Thrive Grantee Activities Las Calaveras de Republic Square • November 2 – 24 • Mexic-Arte Museum – Republic Square (Dist 9) The Austin Powwow • November 23 • Great Promise for American Indians – Travis County Expo Center (Dist 9) Imagine Art Studio • Through December 31 • Imagine Art – Imagine Art Studio (Dist 3) Café, Cultura, y Amistad • Every Saturday • Puerto Rican Cultural Center – Puerto Rican Cultural Center (Dist 3) C I T Y O F A U S T I N FY23 Elevate Grantee Activities I Scream Social • November 22 • Host Publications – Alienated Majesty Books (Dist 10) Hecha de Oro • November 22 – 24 • Oro Dance Company – Trinity Street Playhouse (Dist 1) Root Beerthoven Featuring Invoke • November 22 – 24 • Beerthoven – Westview on Lake Austin Neighborhood backyard concert (MSA) Latinfest From Flores Market • December 14 – 15 • Flores Market – Canopy (Dist 1) Lux! – A Celebration of Light • December 14 – 15 • SoCo Women’s Chorus – First Austin(Dist 3) C I T Y O F A U S T …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO COMPLETE THE DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center has been a cornerstone of Austin’s cultural landscape for over 45 years as well as an economic driver for Austin’s creative economy, WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center advertises programs to tourists and provides evergreen programming to all who enter during the Dougherty’s open hours, WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center provides invaluable programs through its arts school, theater and gallery spaces, enhancing Austin’s image as an attractive destination for local families, out of town visitors and relocating workers, WHEREAS, the existing building is undeniably unsafe due to the presence of asbestos and other infrastructure issues making the need for a new building both urgent and non-negotiable, WHEREAS, the replacement project was initiated with a two-year community engagement process which enjoyed enthusiastic participation from artists, PARD staff, non-profit organizations and neighbors at a cost of $1million, WHEREAS, City Council passed Resolution 20221208-068 directed the City Manager to complete the Dougherty Arts Center without a reduction in size or scope WHEREAS, Austin Parks and Recreation Director provided a presentation to a work session of City Council on March 19, 2024 suggesting that the project begin again with a new community engagement and a new design after $4.6 million was spent on the design of the new building which fully addressed the concerns and needs of the Dougherty’s constituents, WHEREAS, Studio 8 completed construction documents after 10 years of planning, design and engagement and is ready to amend the design to eliminate the costly underground parking garage, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION: that City Council formally commit to completing the Dougherty Arts Center without a reduction in size and scope as stated in Council Resolution 20221208-068 with a complete arts center made up of theaters, galleries and art schools as designed by Studio 8, and that the necessary funds required to complete the Dougherty be included in the 2026 bond.
Artist: Rehab El Sadek Title of Artwork: 1938+ AIPP Project Manager: Lindsay Hutchens 1 Artist Narrative My goal for 1938+ is to create a durable, low-maintenance work of art that honors the history of the site and the mission of the first responders that serve Downtown Austin past, present, and future. The building that currently houses AFD Station #1 and ATC-EMS Station #6 was constructed in 1938 at 501 E. 5th Street. It was built to replace the original Central Fire Station #1 built in 1885 at 114 W. Colorado Street. Throughout the years, the station’s architecture has drawn national attention in fire department trade magazines for its modern, art deco style—one of the few examples of the Moderne/Streamline Moderne style in Austin. Until recently, it also served as the Austin Fire Museum with relics dating back to the mid-1800’s. The building structure is currently being renovated and modernized. I have asked for several interior elements to be salvaged from the construction for the purpose of creating art. Given the important history of the site, my design proposes a wall-mounted sculpture in the lobby of the station fabricated primarily from the salvaged items, many of which date back to the original construction. An artwork in conversation with its surroundings and the echoes of the past. In my personal practice, I frequently create site-specific installations and sculptures using everyday objects. I see 1938+ as an extension of this practice and a tribute to our shared history. Project goals The goal of this AFD/ATC-EMS project is to design artwork that: Integrates with the site; or the interior or exterior architecture of the station. Reflects the mission "to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response." Relevance to AFD/ATC-EMS's role in how the station serves the community. To be physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff. Is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. 2 Ride-alongs and Engagement I began my engagement by learning about the AFD and ATC-EMS first responders who work at the station—their practice, routines, and relationship to the community. I accomplished this through 12 hours of ride-alongs and spending additional time at the station. Through this experience, I gained insight into the downtown community the station serve —many of whom are homeless. In observing how EMS staff in particular interact with at-risk …
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 …
• Project: Corridor Segment B: Mary Moore Searight • Artist(s): Calder Kamin • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: CPO • Project Budget: $63,000 • Council District: 5 & 2 • Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #7 DATE:11/4/2024 Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane Art in Public Places Projects (2) Project Summary 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 two (2) artists or artist teams who can innovatively and thoughtfully respond to the design within the context of the Slaughter Lane Construction project. Project Background Slaughter Lane serves as one of the City’s major horizontal throughways and is the southernmost roadway included in the Corridor Construction Program. Similar to its paralleled neighbor William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane has seen an explosive amount of development over the years. While some segments of Slaughter Lane have retained its rural roots, much of the roadway now hosts sprawling residential neighborhoods and bustling shopping centers. Historical Context This roadway is named after the nearby Slaughter Creek, which gets its namesake from pioneer Stephen F. Slaughter. One of the earliest white settlers in what is now Travis County, Mr. Slaughter had received a large grant of land in the south Austin area in 1835. Over the years, the land that contains Slaughter Lane has transformed with major residential and commercial development. But not too long ago, Slaughter Lane was still known to Austinites as a quieter part of town that felt more secluded from urban life than it does today. Native Austinite and Corridor Program Project Manager for Slaughter Lane Greg Weems recalls life along Slaughter in the 1980s, when he was in grade school: “Back then it was pretty common for a lot of kids to ride their bikes [along Slaughter Lane], so we grouped up and rode together. The biggest concern we had was crossing the train tracks—but there is an overpass there now…” Culture and Arts of Corridor Similar to William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane is regarded by many as a utilitarian roadway that lacks an obvious arts and culture scene. As growth along this corridor …
Lys Santamaria ***** “Entre Agua y Estrellas” (Within Water & Stars) Lithomosaic floor mural at the Joan Means Khabele Bathouse at Barton Springs AIPP Final Report, 2024 ________________________________________________________________________________ (1) Community Engagement Plan To maximize outreach, the artist actively connected with the community through various channels. The artist spent time on-site, talking with many visitors virtually and in person, gathering ideas and inspiration. Additionally, the artist organized a meeting with the Barton Springs Conservancy and other stakeholders to gather ideas and information. Time was also spent with two Indigenous elders who shared their insights, stories, and wisdom about Barton Springs. Future gatherings with community members are planned to contribute to the artwork. The Community Engagement Plan consisted of the following in person events: ● Fifteen in-person interviews with community members and site visitors at Barton Springs Pool - 7 visits total ● Virtual meeting with Barton Springs stakeholders including the Barton Springs Conservancy ● The artist attended a ceremony to honor Joan Means Khabele on Saturday, April 9, 2022. ● A visit to the Salamander conservation area at the Austin Nature Center with Scientist and salamander specialist, Nathan Bendik, from the Watershed Protection Department ● A tour of the Austin Nature and Science Center and an in-person meeting with Exhibits ● An in-person meeting at Barton Springs with Gary Perez, former custodian of the Native Coordinator, Julia Beros. American Church National Trust ● An in-person meeting with Daniel Llanes, Performer, Artist, Activist, Teacher & Healer ● Austin Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs - January 1, 2023 Additionally, an online survey was shared and received great feedback from our community. To gather responses to the survey, the artist strategically distributed flyers across diverse locations in Austin, ensuring widespread accessibility and participation. These locations included: ● Zilker Botanical Gardens ● The Zilker Nature Center ● Barton Springs Pool ● Austin Nature Center ● McBeth Recreation Center ● Twin Oaks Recreation Center ● South Austin Recreation Center ● Dougherty Art Center ● Umlauf Sculpture Garden ● Austin Central Library Survey Questions: ● Tell me about your favorite memory at Barton Springs. ● If you could choose one word to describe Barton Springs, what would that be and why? ● How would you describe Barton Springs to someone who had never been there before? ● What aspects of the park and/or pool do you find most enjoyable? ● Zip code (optional) Survey results: ● …
Burnet Road Corridor Level Up Design Works LLC “The Crowned Violet” AIPP Project The Crowned Violet Mockups An homage to the evolving generational dynamic within the Brentwood, Allandale and Crestview neighborhoods. The curved silhouette is a visual representation of an audio wave, the frequencies of the many stories told by community members kind enough to offer us their time and insight. Many of these stories conveyed a similar theme, how much their neighborhood has changed. The two halves of the sculpture, on each front-facing facade, emulate this change, that of the older and newer generations that call and have called these neighborhoods home. We are proposing this piece be 15 feet high by 5.7 feet wide. The sculpture would be built out of steel, adorned with glass, stone and porcelain tile. View of artwork facing north Side & Overhead Mockups Kinetic top that rotates with the wind sitting on a Type E Four Bolt flange bearing. Purple accent lighting powered through converter and thin solar panel Height 15’ Side View Width 5.7’ View of artwork facing south Overhead View (Old Top Design) Final Dimensions Orb Section 3’ Body Section 12’ Height 15’ Height 15’ Side View Width 5.7’ Overhead View (Old Top Design) Paint & Tile Combinations The color selection for our tinted clear coat and mosaic fields are inspired by the palette of the Violet Crown itself. We intend for the piece to celebrate and honor the wondrous sunset providing mutual colorful cover for all residents of Brentwood, Crestview and Allandale. Paint & Tile Combinations For the mosaic portion, we will use a combination of 1” x 1” squares of glass, porcelain and locally sourced stone. Through our four distinct color fields, we will emulate the imagery of a Central Texas sunset. Llanite Texas Plume Agate Texas Petrified Wood Modwall Porcelain Cavallini Glass Tile Club Glass Engineering & Foundation Notes Tsen Engineering Comments: “A cantilever system will be necessary to stabilize the artwork from wind load ” ARIAS contracted by Level Up Design Works LLC to provide geotechnical recommendations for structures not included in original boring report to COA Foundation proposed by Tsen Engineering Proposed Internal support cross-section to be confirmed by Tsen Engineering Structural Designs 15+ year old kinetic sculpture at The Domain by artist teaching Courtney Bee Peterson Burnet Triangle - Artwork Location Materials & Construction ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Metal: Stainless Steel …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department November 18, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Appeals Process • Approved at the June 29, 2022 Arts Commission meeting. • Eligible for Appeal: 1. Review Panelist or Staff Error 2. Conflict of interest • Link must be shown NOTE: "Even if an appeal is found to have merit, it may not change your score enough to reach funding. Successful appeals will only result in a funding award if the appeal raises your score to at least the minimum that received finding in the program." C I T Y O F A U S T I N Not Appealable • Subjective opinions • Assigned scores • Award amount • Issues of eligibility, guidelines, or policy NOTE: Dissatisfaction with the denial of an award or with the amount of the award is an insufficient reason for appeal. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Appeals Requests Appeal Form due by October 4, 2024 Arts Commission Appeals Working Group formed October 21, 2024 Recommendations voted on by Arts Commission Staff Review (October 7- 18, 2024) Appeals Working Group Meet & Makes Recommendations (November 14, 2024) • • 22 appeals submitted 4 Appeals eligible to move forward C I T Y O F A U S T I N Appeals Recommendations 4 eligible 3 appeals upheld 2 appeals resulted in high enough scores to receive funding • Candyce Rusk dba FATHOM ~ Of Women and Water • Groundwork Music Project C I T Y O F A U S T I N Scoring and Funding Considerations Higher score from Funding Considerations • Changing specific appealed • At a level commensurate with rubric item other similar grants • Dropping that Panelist’s scores • At a special level based on City priorities • At a reduced level based upon the current status of the activity • At an adjusted level based on funds available C I T Y O F A U S T I N Candyce Rusk dba FATHOM Groundwork Music Project Appeal Award Amounts • Score changed from 75.5 to 83.67 • Minimum Elevate for Individuals/Creative Businesses score to receive funding was 81 • Similar scoring Elevate for Individuals/Creative Businesses applicants (81 to 87.3) received a $15,000 award C I T Y O F A U S T I N • This was the …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on October 7th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from October 21, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Longhorn Dam Bridge – Reginald Adams Discussion: Update on AUS Airport Expansion Development Plan (AEDP) Phase 1 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Burnet Road Corridor Project – Level Up Design ACTION: Approve Final Design for Barton Springs Bathhouse – Lys Santamaria 7. 8. ACTION: Approve Final Design for Corridor Segment B: Mary Moore Searight Park – Calder Kamin ACTION: Approve 10 Recommended artists & 5 Alternate artists for the Architecturally- Integrated Art in Public Places projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment ACTION: Nominate Art in Public Places panel member to Deaccession Jury Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 9. STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on Thrive and Elevate by Chair Zisman STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion on Commission and Community Feedback on most recent release of the Cultural Funding Programs, and establish a working group to further discuss the feedback from all sides, and then follow up to report to Council. Establish a Cultural Funding Appeals Working Group Approve Final Design for AFD8/EMS7 & EMS 5 – Luis Angulo Establish a Deaccession Jury to review 8 Art In Public Places pieces Approve 2025 Arts Commission Meeting Schedule 6. 7. 8. 9. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. 11. Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group on collecting feedback on pilot funding programs and planning on ways the Arts Commission can be more involved in the community with Commissioners Zisman, Houston, and Kracheni (chair) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE OCTOBER 21, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – September 2024 o Total HOT Collections September 2024 = $201,306 o 107% of FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund September 2024 = $18,151 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $15,568,936 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.57M $12.87M Questions
