ARTS COMMISSION MEETING December 15, 2021 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. October 18, 2021 ii. November 15, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton d. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division d. Art in Public Places Program Update – Sue Lambe, Art in Public Places Program Manager 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Corporation 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Austin Cultural Trust RFP—Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development b. Miriam Conner for Public City - Public City Project Update a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT with Commissioner Schmalbach (chair), and Commissioners Castillo, Flores, Zisman and members from the Music Commission iii. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Garza and Gray iv. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, Keeton, Gray, and community members v. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) vi. Art Neighborhoods Working Group with Commissioners Gray, Mok, Zisman, and Van Dyke (chair) vii. Public Private Partnership (P3) working group …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin December 15, 2021 Cultural Trust Update Austin Cultural Trust Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 2 ....it’s just the beginning! Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Program Priorities • Facilitating the acquisition and preservation of existing cultural arts and music venues as well as the creation of new cultural arts and music venues that are affordable and available for use by organizations and the public benefit the City's creative and cultural communities. • Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, including by addressing past inequities experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups. • Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. • Create a sustaining pipeline of Cultural Trust infrastructure as funding sources continue to become available. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 Initial Program Summary-Clarification Current Cultural Trust Funding: To advance acquisition, bricks & mortar projects for permanent affordability Creative Facilities Bond 12 M Iconic Venue (HOT) COA Budget Stabilization (HOT-Iconic Venue Fund) 2.4 M 2.5 M Projects that support the preservation, restoration, acquisition, construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating or maintenance of facilities that support the arts/culture and music Projects that provide a value to tourism, demonstrate need for assistance to avoid loss of venue, interest in serving as an iconic tourist business success. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 5 ELIGIBLE USES & FUND APPLICABILITY FINALIZED IN PROJECT DUE DILIGENCE RFP Structure Summary Competitive RFP to fund two types of projects EXISTING OPERATOR VENUE ACQUISITION: NEW SHARED SPACE VENUE DEVELOPMENT: Outcome: Acquire venues with associated qualified operators for long-term ownership by the City of Austin for the preservation of existing creative and iconic venues Priority: Financial and Operating Capacity Outcome: Provide affordable multi-use space for cultural organizations with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Priority: Policy Goal Alignment Anticipated outcome: 1-2 existing venues saved Potential funding source: Iconic Venue Fund ("HOT") & Creative Facilities Bond (“CFB”) Anticipated Outcome: 4-6 organizations sharing 2 AEDC managed spaces Potential funding source: Creative Facilities Bond ("CFB") Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 6 RFP Evaluation Criteria: RFP Existing Venue 70% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Respondent Experience/Mgmt Team Site Control Clustering/Visibility 30% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact New Venue 35% Business Capacity: Financial Capacity Operating Capacity Clustering/Visibility 65% Policy Alignment: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Community Impact Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 7 Key …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department December 15, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2021 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month End October 2021 Close II Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 November w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb 189,819 189,819 Year-End Estimate 6,660,189 Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2021 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month End November 2021 Close II Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 November w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb 1,870,946 2,060,766 Year-End Estimate 6,660,189 Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 Hotel Occupancy Tax – November 2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month End November 2020 Close II Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 November w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb 91,162 793,156 Year-End Estimate 7,790,403 Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 5
Program Update Art in Public Places S U E L A M B E , A I P P P R O G R A M M A N A G E R Program Update 1. AIPP Dashboard 2. LaunchPAD and TEMPO evaluation underway 3. Recently Installed artwork Dashboard for Art in Public Places in progress National Artists Austin-based Artists Artists identifying as "White" Some Data refinement still to do! Artists Identifying as "Black" Artists Identifying as "Hispanic/Latinx" Artists from District 3 Artists from District 1 Searching by Artwork Type Program Update LaunchPAD and TEMPO Reviews LaunchPAD (Public Art Duo) is a professional development opportunity for artists to: • gain expertise needed to compete for larger commission public art projects “Anything is possible if you are committed to your vision.” art project • provide services benefitting a large budget public Starting in 2016 For projects with AIPP budget of $200K+ • • • As approved by AIPP Panel + Arts Commission • Flat fee of $15K What we’ve learned CLARITY NEEDED Exact tasks LP artist performs can become unclear This has been a great program, training five Austin artists. SIMPLIFY Task "assignment" is a bit complicated WHO IS THIS FOR? Perception that artists with no experience should apply PARTNERING Pairing artists can be tricky ROI Are we training enough artists for the cost and staff time of the program? But can we do better? • Program Evaluation • Train more artists? • Is this program serving local underrepresented artists? Interview commissioned artists and LaunchPAD artists to improve • Next step - take what we’ve learned and innovate Conversations with Margie Reese about the TEMPO Program… ensuring that we are consistently inviting underrepresented artists to apply for commissions in all budget ranges. TEMPO Program Cultural Equity Review Color Field by Agustina Rodriguez, TEMPO 2017 Budget $10,000 Everywhen by Agustina Rodriguez, 2020 Budget $90,000 TEMPO Cultural Funding Equity Review Process FOCUS GROUP/ TEMPO Cultural Funding Equity Review Process Veronica Ceci Jacob Villanueva Amy Scofield Tammie Rubin Lucas Aoki Melissa Borrell Jaime Castillo Focus Group was asked: 1. What does TEMPO do well? 2. Where does TEMPO fall short? 3. What do you see as the greatest barriers to change? 4. How can we address opportunities to change these barriers? TEMPO Cultural Funding Equity Review Process SURVEY/ TEMPO Cultural Funding Equity Review Process Survey: 44 Respondents out of +/-110 Invitees Rank the following …
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2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, December 6, 2021; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by December 5th at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 11/01/2021 CHAIR’S REPORT a. Project liaisons request ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Mid-Design presentation for Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medic Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project ii. Mid-Design presentation for Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medic Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project -- Xavier Schipani, Artist -- Angel Alcala, Artist --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff --Sue Lambe, AIPP Staff iii. Discussion and possible action regarding the LaunchPAD program iv. Update on the TEMPO Cultural Funding Equity Review Process v. Update on AIPP Demographic Stats --Sue Lambe, AIPP Staff 5. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Update i. P3 Working Group with Arts Commissioners Schmalbach, Commissioner Flores, and Barnes (chair) STAFF BRIEFINGS a. TEMPO 2021 Update b. Interimaginary Departures Update c. Collection Update: Moments Deinstallation & Austin Park Foundation Mural Loan d. AIPP presentation at the Arts in the Airport Workshop ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING November 15, 2021 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. October 18, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. SPECIAL PRESNTATIONS a. AEDC update - board nominations due by mid-January 2022 – David Colligan, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation b. Public City – Miriam Conner, The Pillars Project round two opening event c. Creative Consortium Presentation – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT with Commissioner Schmalbach (chair), and Commissioners Castillo, Flores, Zisman and members from the Music Commission iii. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, Keeton, Gray, and community members iv. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Garza and Gray v. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) with Commissioner Barnes as back-up vi. Public Private Partnership (P3) working group with Commissioners Barnes …
Austin’s Creative Consortium Presented by Cory Baker, CEO Recognizing a Need • Now more than ever, the creative sector in Austin desperately needs a reliable support system with the resources and infrastructure to sustain itself, enabling growth to accommodate and better reflect the rapidly expanding population. • We believe that Austin is missing a critical piece to ensure a healthy creative sector – centralized support and services as called for in the Imagine Austin and Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution: 23. Review the feasibility of existing efforts to partner or support the creation of a music “HUB” that supports the music industry by offering a collection of resources and services for musicians and artists under one roof. (Development a sustainable business model to support the musician and artistic community and the music and creative industry) Opportunity Emulate other organizations across the country that support the creative sector through creating efficiencies, raising revenue and awareness and cultivating collaboration Creative Consortium The Creative Consortium, a new initiative under the umbrella of The Long Center, would be an administrative hub offering services and generating resources for creative and cultural organizations. The Consortium will operate as an equitable and inclusive membership-based hub for the creative sector. Build Support and Revenue for the Creative Sector • Identify new funding to support the creative ecology in Austin that would be unavailable to individual organizations • Leverage scale and visibility of a multi-member consortium to successfully tap into corporate giving • Create a unified plan and voice to market the creative sector and build partnerships with key allies like the hospitality and tourism industries Increase efficiencies & Decrease costs through shared infrastructure • Consolidate and reduce overhead expenses freeing up time and resources for artist pursuits • Maximize savings through pooled purchasing • Provide a level of high caliber infrastructure and business services currently out of reach for many creative organizations, venues and artists Additional Benefits: • Opportunity to prioritize support for under-served and under- represented organizations • Cultivate collaboration and strengthen communication across the Creative Sector • Provide educational resources and best practice recommendations promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Elevate visibility of and advocacy for the creative sector Potential Consortium Structure • Membership organization with independent advisory board and by-laws • Commitment to intentional Equity and Inclusion • Long Center serves as administrative hub with centralized business unit and staff to manage services …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department November 15, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2021 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended October 31, 2021 Approved Budget Amended Budget October w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 189,819 189,819 6,660,189 0 0.0% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
Selection Process Recommendation Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Project Overview: Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation • Sponsor Department: Parks and Recreation • Estimated Project Completion: 2024 • District 8 • AAC approved Prospectus in May 2020 • Artist Selection: Pre-Qualified Artist Pool - Pandemic/Budget Delays - Pre-Qualified Local Artist Pool Availability - Community Member Artist Selection - Better Alignment with Architect/ Design Team - Leverage AIPP $ for true Project Integration Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation: Opportunity Budget: $104,000 and is all inclusive, including: • Artist's time; • Fabrication and installation, including engineering/permitting fees; • Travel and shipping expenses; • Insurance; and • Other project-related costs. Opportunity: Floor Artwork - Integrated Barton Springs Project Goals Importance Honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse; Environment Fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer; Historic Consistent with the historic context of the site, possibly illuminating the history experienced by African Americans Integration Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the work of the bathhouse rehabilitation project; Maintenance Be easily maintained and vandal resistant; and Contribution Contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Selection Team Voting Community Members: •Mike Cannatti*, Friends of Barton Springs Pool, Barton Springs Conservancy •Emily Little*, Architect, Barton Springs Conservancy, former AIPP Panel member • Mohammad Firoozi, longtime Barton Springs swimmer, artist/musician •Karen Kocher, Living Springs project creator, Barton Springs Conservancy •Courtney Moreau, Barton Springs recreator •Judith Sims, Austin Museum of Art, Barton Springs Conservancy Voting Project Advisors: •Ellen Colfax, PARD PM, Preservation Architect •Jessica Gilzow, PARD, Culture & Arts Program Manager •Sarah Carr, Art in Public Places Panel •Celina Zisman, District 8 Arts Commissioner Non-Voting Project Advisors: •Riley Triggs, Public Works PM •Jodi Jay, PARD Aquatics Manager •Al Godfrey, Architect AIPP Staff: Susan Lambe, Laura Odegaard, Maria Teresa Bonet, Alex Irrera *Mike Cannatti attended Meeting 1 (application review) and was replaced by Emily Little during Meeting 2 (interviews) Selection Process Summary 2020 May 4: Initial Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Prospectus approved by AIPP Panel 2021 - Continued August 3: Artist Information Meeting May 18: Initial Prospectus is approved by Arts Commission 2021 February 1: Revised Prospectus approved by AIPP Panel March 15: Revised Prospectus approved by Arts Commission July 20: Request for Opt-In distributed to 164 visual artists and artist teams who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet and …
Zilker Eagle Mural Detail About Austin Parks Foundation About Austin Parks Foundation • For nearly 30 years, APF has partnered with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. • With a focus on creating equitable access to great parks for all Austinites, APF is helping fill the city's parks funding and resource gap. Funding initiatives like APF’s community-initiated grants have distributed over $3.5 million since 2006, and the annual flagship volunteer event, It’s My Park Day, results in an average of $650,000 in volunteer labor each year. • APF also fosters unique public/private partnerships like the Zilker Train and empowers neighbors all over the city to create a parks system that serves their needs. About Zilker Eagle About Zilker Eagle • Since 1961, a mini train has run in Zilker Park. The previous train, the Zilker Zephyr, went out of commission in May 2019. • Because of our partnership with the City’s Parks & Recreation Dept., and nearly 30 years of proven results, we were contacted to help find an interim solution while Zilker Park undergoes a vision planning process to build a new, long-term plan for the park. • We will operate the Zilker Eagle with proceeds benefiting parks across Austin, while the community has a chance to determine how the train fits into the new vision for the park and its future. Mural Selection Process Mural Selection Process • • Proposals were requested from April-May of 2021 and shared with artist collectives such as HOPE, SprayTX, and Raasin in the Sun, and with art and park partners as well as shared via APF's website, social media and a press release. • APF received about 20 proposals, and scored them based on our internal rubric which took into account the artists' identity (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, gender, etc.) as well as the artists' past work and experience, and how well their proposal addressed the stated goals of the work - namely including community members of all backgrounds, bridging the gap between old and new Austin, and a demonstrated understanding of the audiences this piece should appeal to. • Once scored, the top 10 were then ranked by a broad swath of community members including APF board and staff, volunteers, park adopters, community partners, and Austin youth with a focus on bringing in the perspectives …
Joint Prospectus Colony Park Pool, Givens Park and Givens Pool Renovation Art in Public Places Projects (3) NOVEMBER 2021 Colony Park Pool Project Background Pool located S of the District Park Main public access from Loyola Lane AIPP project Peace and Harmony by Tyson Davis located at District Park Area developed in the 70’s and 80’s Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community need for aquatics facility for many years Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space District 1 Colony Park Pool Project Goals Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/27/21, 4/28/21, approved on 5/17/21. Artist Budget: $135,000 Creates a colorful, family friendly experience that draws inspiration from the facility and its surroundings; Respects and is inclusive of the diversity of the Colony Park community; Integrates nearby icons from nature, the schools and/or peace; Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; Is unique in its contribution to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection; and Is accessible physically and conceptually by visitors of all ages to the park. Colony Park Pool Possible artwork locations 1. Central parking area 2. Near the entrance landscaped area 3. Exiting the bathhouse/training 4. Far edge of lap pool near the slide Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 4 Givens Park and Pool Project Background Pool located N of the District Park Main public access from E 12th Austin’s history of red-lining in the Eastern crescent Community needs updated aquatics facility (pool developed in 1958) Park Renovation Amenities include: lap lane pool zero-entry activity pool (tot pool) • • • water slide • • • • • spray ground feature diving board gender-neutral bathhouse + family restrooms deck space training/party room + aquatic office space AIPP Givens Pool Project Phase I: Forklift Danceworks Givens Swims Temporary public art by Cindy Elizabeth and Ernesto Hernandez District 1 Honors(cid:3031)the(cid:3031)history, heritage, culture, and stories of the Givens Park(cid:3031)community(cid:3031)(native(cid:3031)Black(cid:3031)and Eastside Austinites); Givens Park and Pool Projects Goals Celebrates the(cid:3031)diverse(cid:3031)and(cid:3031)vibrant(cid:3031)energy of(cid:3031)family(cid:3031)and(cid:3031)togetherness(cid:3031)at a(cid:3031)pool;(cid:3031) Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 1/26/21, 4/26/21 and revised/approved on 7/1/21. Pool AIPP Artist …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, November 1, 2021; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by October 31, 2021, at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 10/04/2021 2. 3. 4. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for Barton Springs Bathhouse i. Rehabilitation Art in Public Places Project -- Maria Teresa Bonet, AIPP Staff ii. Artist Art in Public Places Project Review the Mid-Design for Station AFD 10, Austin Fire Department Embedded -- Mery Godigna Collett and Luis Gutierrez, artists Review the Mid-Design for Stations AFD 23/EMS 13 & EMS 1, Austin Fire iii. Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project, --Shawn Smith, artist iv. and Givens Pool Renovation Phase II Art in Public Places Projects Approve the Joint Prospectus for the Colony Park Pool, Givens Park Renovation --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff 5. 6. v. Report on Public Art for Private Developer (PAPD) Ordinances --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff vi. Approve 2022 AIPP Panel Meeting Schedule OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Update i. P3 Working Group Status Update STAFF BRIEFINGS i. Recent Boards/Commissions training ii. TEMPO 2021 Update ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021 via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Sarah Carr, and J Muzacz. Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva and Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes were absent. Staff in Attendance: Susan Lambe, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, and Maria Teresa Bonet, AIPP staff; William Masingill, Alison Von Stein, Public Works, Davis Haden, Austin Fire Department; Wesley Hopkins, Austin-Travis County Emergency Services; Scott Sinn, D’Anne Williams, Parks and Recreation Department Guests in Attendance: Mery Godigna Collet, Shawn Smith, Judith Sims CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, October 4th, 2021, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Panel Member Nolan seconded. Passed 5-0- 0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. None. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. None. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Art in Public Places Project AIPP staff Maria Teresa Bonet presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Motion approved 5-0-0. ii. Review the Mid-Design for Station AFD 10, Austin Fire Department Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project Artist Mery Godigna Collet presented the Mid-Design for the Station AFD 10, Austin Fire Department Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iii. Review the Mid-Design for Stations AFD 23/EMS 13 & EMS 1, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project Artist Shawn Smith presented the Mid-Design for the Stations AFD 23/EMS 13 & EMS 1, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iv. Approve the Joint Prospectus for the Colony Park Pool, Givens Park Renovation and Givens Pool Renovation Phase II Art in Public Places Projects AIPP staff Marjorie Flanagan presented the Joint Prospectus for the Colony Park Pool, Givens Park Renovation and Givens Pool Renovation Phase II Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. September 20, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. SPECIAL PRESNTATIONS a. Creek Show 2021 at Waterloo Park – Melissa Ayala, Community Engagement & Government Relations Director, Waterloo Greenway b. Austin Film Society – Rebecca Campbell, Chief Executive Officer c. The New Philanthropists – Paulina Artieda, Executive Director 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT with Commissioner Schmalbach (chair), and Commissioners Castillo, Flores, Zisman and members from the Music Commission iii. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Garza and Gray iv. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, Keeton, Gray, and community members v. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) vi. Art Neighborhoods Working Group with Commissioners Gray, Mok, Zisman, and Van Dyke (chair) vii. Public Private Partnership (P3) working group with Commissioners Barnes (Chair), Schmalbach, …
American Rescue Plan Act ‐ Arts Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2021 Arts & Culture Non‐Profit Relief o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one‐time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Notifications: Week of August 16th; Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Additional Funds added! o $1 million Council Approved Budget Amendment (50 awards) o August 16th AAC Meeting (recommendation to Council on August 19th) o $500,000 Reserves (25 awards) o $420,000 ARPA (21 awards) o November 18th: Contract Amendment Ratification to Council o COA is trying to get those funds to 3rd Party ASAP o Multiple funds; Overlapping Fiscal Year Arts Community Relief (ARPA) o Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group of the Austin Arts Commission met (9/10/21, 9/13/21, 9/15/21) o Arts Commission September 21st Recommendation to Council o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $10,000 in relief funding (through at least four sources ‐‐ Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, ARPA‐funded Arts and Culture Nonprofit Relief, Creative Space Assistance Program, and CARES Act‐funded Nonprofit Relief for arts organizations), will receive 100% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $1,861,125. o Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $1,000,000 but more than $10,000 in relief funding (through the same four sources listed in previous bullet), will receive 85% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $3,439,3483. Arts Community Relief (ARPA) Plan o Memo to Mayor and Council about the AAC Recommendations o May or may not be providing list of contractors and award amounts o Council approval of fund allocations ‐ November 18th o EDD staff, Finance, and Legal are working on next steps o Short Contract with ARPA required attestations to be e‐signed (Portal) o No application o Contract Kick‐off Meeting (video)– November 29th o Invoice template (Portal) o Checks cut before the end of 2021
Representation Matters THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS our mission To build a pipeline to leadership for LatinX, Black and Asian communities, cultivate diversity, equity and inclusiveness among mainstream nonprofit boards, and enable nonprofits to be more effective stewards of public trust and produce better outcomes for the people they serve. CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY DO BETTER BOARDS MATTER THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION STATE OF NONPROFIT BOARDS KEY FINDING: According to Mission Capital’s Board Report from 2011, about 78% of nonprofit board members are White. SOURCE: MC Board Report 2011 CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION THE BENEFITS ON THE CORPORATE SIDE KEY FINDING: It was found that companies with the most ethnically/ culturally diverse boards worldwide are 43% more likely to experience higher profits. CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION THE PLAN THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS 1. Board Prospects of Color & Allies Provide DEI training and programming in order to navigate through nonprofit boards and give board access to board prospects of color 01 3. Board Placement Provide placement opportunities for Nonprofit Boards and Board Prospects of Color that have gone through TNP training and resources. 2. Nonprofit Boards Provide DEI assessment and diversity planning programming in order to help Nonprofit Boards change the culture of their boards and reach their DEI initiatives. 02 03 CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY SERVE ON A NONPROFIT BOARD CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION WHY BETTER BOARDS MATTER Effective NPOs advance public good Effective NPOs need effective boards Diverse NPO boards are more effective More engaged board members More informed decision making More effective services and programs Wider net for donors, volunteers, advocates Fewer cultural missteps CONFIDENTIAL-PROPERTY OF THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS, NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION PROGRAMMING FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS A S S E S S M E N T Help your board assess where they are with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and learn about next steps towards their DEI journey G NIN N P L A A multi-stage, program designed to move nonprofit boards from assessment to placement, and transform them through a …
R E G U L A R H E A D E R OUR DEI JOURNEY MISSION The Austin Film Society empowers our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. 2 D E I I N H O L L Y W O O D Vision: Equity and inclusion inform all AFS decision-making. DRAFT – CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT DISTRIBUTE G R E A T F I L M – A F S C I N E M A 4 A U S T I N P U B L I C : A H O M E F O R M E D I A M A K E R S Austin Public is a non-exclusive and content-neutral media studio that offers low- and no-cost training, equipment, facilities, and content distribution services to all Austinites. S K I P D A Y 5 P R O G R A M E X P A N S I O N : W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T Workforce Development Program • Participants from underrepresented communities • Paid Internship for 8 months • Training in Digital Media Production • Develop job skills • Job referral and placement • Workforce Program Manager S K I P D A Y 6 A U S T I N S T U D I O S : J O B S / I N D U S T R Y C A T A L Y S T S K I P D A Y 7 W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T & A U S T I N S T U D I O S The short and long-term productions based at Austin Studios, like the CW’s Walker, provide robust opportunities for graduates of AFS’s workforce development program and creatives seeking jobs in the film/TV/media sector. S K I P D A Y 8 A F S G R A N T & F I L M M A K E R S U P P O R T $2 million in grants since 1996 Supports artists traditionally underrepresented in the film industry and who are working outside of large industry centers. AFS intends for the Grant program to actively work against the …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20211018-6.b.ii) Brief Description of the Topic: Recommendation to recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. WHEREAS, The United States is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for over 20 months. WHEREAS, The livelihood of the members of our creative community has been seriously affected with job loss by the policy of “Shelter in Place” and the safety restrictions to limit public assembly. WHEREAS, The City of Austin has been trying hard to keep our city whole with the rescue funds from the federal government and other available resources. Whereas, The Economic Development Department and the cultural arts division staff has been working tirelessly to distribute the available funding to our creative community in a timely and equitable manner. Whereas, The staff has been dealing with the trauma of COVID-19 both at home and at work. Whereas, It is important to replenish the physical strength and revive the mental spirit of the staff in these extraordinary times NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arts Commission encourages the Austin City Council to 1. Recognize the resilience and the hard work of the staff in the economic development department and the cultural arts division for their outstanding contribution to our city throughout these challenging times. 2. Allow a day off to the staff at the economic development department and the cultural arts division for them to be kind to themselves, to solely take care of their wellbeing and to nurture their spirit. Date of Approval: October 18, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 10-0 vote For: Chair Michelle Polgar Vice Chair Celina Zisman Commissioner Jaime Castillo Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Rick Van Dyke Against - None Abstained - None Absent: Commissioner Brett Barnes Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis Arts Commission Staff Liaison
2. 3. 4. 5. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, October 4, 2021; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact mariateresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by October 3rd at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 9/13/2021 CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the William Cannon Corridor Construction Program Art in Public Places Project --Anna Bradley, AIPP Staff ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Austin Convention Center Warehouse Art in Public Places Project --Curt Gettman, AIPP Staff iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff iv. Review the Cyclical Project Launch Timeline for FY22 --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP Staff v. Report on 2020 and 2021 Artist Selection Process Results --Susan Lambe, AIPP Program Manager OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Update i. P3 Working Group with Arts Commissioners Schmalbach, Commissioner Flores, 6. and Barnes (chair) STAFF BRIEFINGS TEMPO Update i. ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 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 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: i. August 16, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates, Agreements and Special Announcements b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Group Updates i. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) ii. Equity Resource Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, and iii. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, and Garza iv. Art Neighborhoods Working Group with Commissioners Mok, Zisman, and Keeton (chair) Van Dyke (chair) v. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commissioners Vice Chair Polgar, Chair Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions vi. Joint Art & Music Land Development Working Group with Commissioners Vice Chair Polgar (chair), Chair Castillo and working group members from the Music Commission b. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Goals, Section 1: Equity 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items i. Reform the Public Private Partnership (P3) working group to consider how the AIPP Ordinance is applied to a new process of acquiring City facilities through public/private partnerships b. Misc. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Cultural Funding Review Process A. Community engagement, program revision plans and time frame B. Consideration for pausing and formation of a community task force (Commissioners Gray, Schmalbach) 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210920-4.a.i Date: Subject: September 21, 2021 Arts Commission Recommendations regarding FY 21 allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) for relief programs for the arts community Recommendations The Commission recommends the allocation $5,403,600 in ARPA funds as follows: 1. Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $10K in relief funding (through at least four sources -- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, ARPA-funded Arts and Culture Nonprofit Relief, Creative Space Assistance Program, and CARES Act-funded Nonprofit Relief for arts orgs), will receive 100% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: $1,861,125 2. Current cultural contractors in Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals who received less than $1M but more than $10K in relief funding (through at least four sources -- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, ARPA-funded Arts and Culture Nonprofit Relief, Creative Space Assistance Program, and CARES Act-funded Nonprofit Relief for arts orgs), will receive 85% of their FY21 contract amount. Total: 3,439,348 3. This leaves a remainder of just under $200K, to be used as needed for adjustments or other emergency funding programs that can serve other small organizations or individuals not covered in this funding proposal recommendation. These other possible uses of these funds are still under discussion by the Working Group and CAD /EDD staff. Description of Recommendation to Council This recommendation is a follow up to the previous recommendation made on August 19, 2021 by the Arts Commission to use ARPA Arts Funds for emergency relief grants to provide immediate relief to artists/organizations. The Commission took the following actions at its September 20, 2021 Commission meeting: Motion to allocate $5,403,600 in ARPA funds as recommended by the Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group to provide relief funds for the arts community. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Gray 10-0 For Michelle Polgar – Chair Celina Zisman – Vice Chair Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo Lulu Flores 2 of 2 Acia Gray kYmberly Keeton Amy Mok Heidi Schmalbach Rick Van Dyke Against – None Abstain – None Rationale: Over the course of three meetings (held on 9/10/21, 9/13/21, and 9/15/21), invaluable contributions from staff, and deep consideration of the feedback received from the community, the Working Group came to the decision to award the ARPA funds in the method described above. The working group operated and made its recommendation based on the following factors and priorities: Urgency Need o Funds to …
Commented [CB1]: Racial Equity Commented [CB2]: this is acceptable as just "equity" Commented [CB3]: Racial Equity lens Commented [CB4]: racial equity ARTS COMMISSION GOALS for 2021 With the Austin Strategic Direction 2023 in mind, the Arts Commission established and revised the Four Pillars and 4 Goals to support our commitment to lead with the lens of RACIAL EQUITY. In addition, these past 18 months we have experienced an unprecedented crisis – COVID 19 – which has required us to pivot in order to address the extraordinary challenges being faced by the Arts Community. FOUR PILLARS 1. Ensure and Encourage Equity –preserves the historic cultural heritage, and reflects the growing and diverse population of Austin; 2. Inspire Evolution – achieve advancement through innovation and resiliency; 3. Foster Collaboration – contribute to Austin arts eco‐system; 4. Cultivate Leadership – develop current and emerging leaders. In keeping with our Core Values expressed in our Four Pillars we set the following goals: Goal I: Continue to revise and recalibrate all areas and aspects of our work though an Equity lens and make it a priority as follows: a. Funding and Programming 1. Continue to evaluate and restructure the City Funding Process/Allocation/Programming designed with community input and collaboration and embracing fair and equitable balance throughout the arts community. 2. AIPP programs and relations – Continue to evaluate and ensure that equity policies in place are met in the selection and funding of artists/projects. 3. Rebalance support of the arts community with a focus on artistic quality and programing that reflect Austin’s unique demographics and cultural history. b. Community Relations and Engagement 1. Engage the Arts Community in equity work. 2. Acknowledge and support community groups’, arts organizations’, boards’ and individuals’ current equity practices and empower those who need to grow internal infrastructures and programing. 3. Collaborate with COA Liaison Groups and continue to support their equity policies and replicate as appropriate in our work. 4. Establish an Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQI/Disabilities Community/Women to embrace their collective wisdom to inform our work. c. Council Relations 1. Engage Council on the importance and vitality of community arts and culture and the need for additional funding sources. 2. Monitor, inform and advise Council on community issues of inclusion and diversity. d. Commission Self Evaluation and Improvement 1. Education/training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for new and existing Commissioners. 2. Conduct annual retreat …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager Economic Development Department September 20, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Clarification and updates since August 9: • Third Party administrator? • What about tourism? • Is racial representation the only factor for points? • Who defines “equity” and how it is operationalized? • Why are white‐led orgs being left out? • I don't understand Thrive vs. Elevate? • Where's the data you're using? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Clarification and updates since August 9: • Third Party administrator? Resounding no. Keep every possible dollar in artists’ pockets. • What about tourism? Still required by state law, nothing changed. • Is racial representation the only factor for points? No. It is a priority, but not exclusionary. • Who defines “equity” and how is it operationalized? We have a starter list, and more conversation needed WITH you. • Why are white‐led orgs being left out? We are now launching Elevate to • address concerns. I don't understand Thrive vs. Elevate? These program guidelines are in progress, and we need more conversation WITH you. • Where's the data you're using? We are adding historical funding info to the City's Open Data Portal. • A more robust webpage has been created at http://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural‐funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 What are the next steps/things to remember? • We will continue to solicit, assess, and incorporate feedback. With ARPA likely being distributed before the end of 2021, we are looking at spring 2022 to launch HOT‐funded programs • We provided a briefing to Council on 8/24; will go to Audit & Finance Committee 9/22; likely again to full Council in near future • • • The City has made available $25M in relief funds to the creative/cultural community up to this point Arts Commission Working Group continues to explore alternative funding sources. • We are still in Stage 5. This continues to place constraints …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department September 20, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through August Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended August 31, 2021 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 August w/Encumb 196,104 Year‐to‐date w/Encumb 5,097,762 Year‐End Estimate 4,296,896 Year‐End Variance Fav(Unfav) 3,493,507 Year‐End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Cultural Arts Fund Budget Amendment $500,000 Budget Amendment target date November 2, 2021 Council Meeting C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
Discussion and possible action City of Austin P3 Policy regarding AIPP S UE L A M BE , A I P P P RO G R A M M A N AG E R A N D RE W M O O R E , P 3 P RO G R A M M A N A G E R A I P P PA N E L | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 Andrew Moore manages the City of Austin’s P3 Program. Find more info about the program here: http://austintexas.gov/department/public-private-partnerships-p3-program-office 1 P3 project delivery path for AIPP • Key considerations with P3 process • If the City does not own the land, the facility will not be confirmed for purchase until it is mostly delivered. • The City can’t have an AIPP artwork in a privately owned building Issue = unmet needs • City-owned buildings are not meeting Solution = needs met @ significant cost savings • Planning ahead – uses RFP to solicit needs. competitive bids • Previous process was purchasing existing buildings as need arises. • Shifts financial risk to selected Developer • Fixed Price and Delivery Date. I’d like to start by explaining what “Public-Private Partnerships” or the “P3 delivery process” means in the City of Austin. When a City need arises, say for staff office space for example, the City typically purchases existing office buildings. The City does not have experience constructing office buildings. Many of city-owned or city-leased office buildings are reaching the end of their usefulness or do not meet the functions for which they were intended. To meet current and future needs, and to reduce the reliance on leased space, the City has developed a public-private partnership approach, which is managed by the P3 Program Office in the City’s Financial Services Department: The P3 approach uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit competitive bids from Developer teams, allowing the City to shift the financial risk to the selected Developer using a fixed price and delivery date. Should costs exceed the agreed upon price or delivery date, the Developer is held responsible. At the completion of the project, the City purchases the building. Typical savings is about 30% over the cost of constructing a building. This process significantly reduces the cost and delivery timeline for public projects while also meeting City policy objectives. …
Quarterly Arts Commission Meetups Purpose: For the Arts Commission to connect, listen, communicate, and meet with the arts community. Including but not limited to: explaining the relationship of Arts Commission, CAD staff, City Council, and the arts community; recapping of regular meetings; providing forum to share resources & opportunities; discussing challenges to our creative ecosystem. Structure: 3 Arts Commissioners co-host ● Adjacent districts (i.e., 1,2,3 or 2,5,8), or ● Diverse representation ● After 1st year of meetings invite Music and/or QOL to co-host Meet 2nd Saturday or 2nd Tuesday after change of season ● Saturday at 2pm (Oct 9, Jan 8, Apr 2, Jul 9), or ● Tuesday at 6pm (Sep 28, Jan 4, Mar 29, Jul 5) Meet 2 (virtual) to 4 hours (in person) ● Although equitable accessibility is a challenge, we recommend hosting virtually until Austin is back at Stage 3 ○ We may continue using Big Medium Zoom account ○ Commissioner with best internet connection to act as primary host ○ Short recaps can be added to newsletter ○ Encourage guests to share information with those not attending ● At Stage 3, we may host hybrid and/or in-person meetings Sample Agenda: 1. Co-Host Introductions (5 mins.) a. Name & District b. Time on Commission c. Why agreed to serve 2. Recap last Arts Commission meeting (5 mins.) 3. Guest Introductions (5-15 mins.) a. Voice, if less than 12 guests b. Chat, if more than 12 guests 4. Lightning Announcements (10 mins.) a. Pecha-Kucha style presentations 30 to 60 secs. b. Include brief listings in newsletter i. 5. Open discussion (20mins. - 1 hour) 6. Adjourn (5 mins.)
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel September 13th, 2021 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM All public speakers must register in advance. Deadline to register: Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at noon. The Art in Public Places Panel Meeting will be held with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: Contact the panel liaison at 512-974-7841 or anna.bradley@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the scheduled meeting. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 10 minutes prior to meeting start to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Panel members in advance of the meeting. La Reunión Regular del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos 13 de septiembre del 2021 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación. Fecha límite para registrarse: 12 de septiembre del 2021 antes del mediodía La reunión del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos se llevará a cabo con modificaciones de distancia social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna aportación en persona. Todos los comentarios del público se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del Panel de Arte en Lugares Públicos, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.974.7841 o anna.bradley @austintexas.gov más tardar al mediodía el día antes de la reunión. La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Arts Commission Meeting August 16, 2021 Arts Commission to be held August 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Arts Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Arts Commission FECHA de la reunion (Agosto 16, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Agosto 15, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-9315 o annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con …
Live Music Fund Event Program Proposed Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 8/16/2021 DRAFT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D B Y C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and virtual music events. • Supports Austin’s independent promoters, professional musicians & bands that produce and promote live and virtual shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Funding & Contracts: • $5,000 to $10,000 • Contract Period: 1 Year • Awards paid over a 12-month contract period with 50% up front, then drawn down monthly for eligible reimbursable expenses, with final 10% upon receipt of final report C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Key Elements • Preservation – Enriching …
Cultural Arts Fund and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department August 16, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through July 2021 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 July w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb 1,883,020 4,901,658 4,296,896 3,493,507 Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Staff Recommendation – Cultural Art Fund • Adopt the proposed budget as presented in the City Manager’s budget proposal • Mid-Year Budget amendment if FY21 CYE comes in higher than projected • Continue using actuals versus projection C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Staff Recommendation – $500,000 one- time Staff recommends adding one-time fund to the Austin Arts and Non-Profit Relief Grant Austin Arts and Non-Profit Relief Grant stats: • 217 application received • 196 eligible • 100 funded – $2 million ARPA • 50 funded - $1M – Budget Stabilization Fund • 25 organizations could be funded from $500K C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $6 million investment Services and Activities Arts Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Approved Funding $6.0M $6.0M What we’ve heard and what we know: • Creative community needs cash in hand now. Venues are hurting. Creative Worker Relief Program was oversubscribed. Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Program was oversubscribed. • • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E …
Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Outcomes ARTS COMMIS S ION AUGUS T 16, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief: Background o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one-time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Application period: July 14 – August 2nd o Notifications: Week of August 16th o Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Changes o Not reimbursement driven o 100% of awards based on score (Equity, Organization, Urgency) o Simplified application Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Applicants o 217 Total Applicants o 196 Eligible o 21 Ineligible (Not Arts & Culture NP; Not 501c3) o 163 Eligible Applicants are Cultural Funding Recipients (83%) o 45 Eligible Applicants have a Venue (23%) o 15 Eligible Applicants have received Shuttered Venue Operator funding (8%) o 96 Applicants did not receive previous NP Relief Grants (49%) o All applicants were scored against the established Matrix A Reminder: Scoring Matrix Priorities Category Criteria Percentile Equity • Demographics of Board (Race/ethnicity; Gender; LGBTQIA; Disability) • Demographics of Executive Director or person serving in a leadership role (Race/ethnicity; Gender; LGBTQIA; Disability; Veteran) Organization • Number of Employees (FTEs) • Annual Revenues • • Operates a venue/creative space Populations served Urgency Effects from COVID-19 pandemic • • Has not received any other City funding • Has not received Shuttered Venue Operations Grant program 40% 31% 29% AC NP Relief Grant - Board % BIPOC l e b g i i l E l l A 0 0 1 p o T AC NP Relief Grant - Board % Gender l e b g i i l E l l A 0 0 1 p o T AC NP Relief Grant - Board Demographics Board – LGBTQIA: 0 % Board – LGBTQIA: 1% - 49% Board – LGBTQIA: 50%+ Board – Disability Community: 0% Board – Disability Community: 1% - 49% Board – Disability Community: 50%+ All 196 Eligible Top 100 41% 50% 9% 64% 34% 2% 33% 52% 15% 59% 37% 4% AC NP Relief Grant - ED Race/Ethnicity All Eligible Top 100 AC NP Relief Grant - ED Gender All Eligible Top 100 AC NP Relief Grant - ED Demographics All 196 Eligible Top 100 ED – LGBTQIA: No ED – LGBTQIA: Yes ED – LGBTQIA: Prefer not to answer ED ED – Disability Community: No ED – Disability Community: Yes ED – Disability Community: Prefer …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager Economic Development Department August 16, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 We are listening! What we’ve heard in just one week: • How can program funds be used? • Mechanics and selection of review panels/panelists • Scoring and points, especially as relate to applicant demographics • What does “Nexus” stand for? • What is the Thrive cohort model? • How does fiscal sponsorship work in the new programs? • What is “community focus” as we’ve mentioned? • Who defines “equity”? • Where does my organization fit into these new programs? • Where do I as an individual artist fit into these new programs? • Can we apply for more than one program? • What are the deadlines to apply? • Will there be a limit to how many years a contractor can be funded? • Do these programs prioritize first-time and historically marginalized applicants? Is race the only factor that is considered in the eligibility or scoring? • C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 What is the data telling us? Sources of data: • Equitable Economic Resiliency Framework (released summer 2020), contains national and local disaggregated data on economic conditions for BIPOC community members • Cultural Funding Program historical data (including how many contractors are funded and at what budget and award levels on the whole and for each program, demographic breakdowns, award requests compared to contract awards, matrix variables, numbers and demographics of new applicants) • City Equity Office and City Office of Design and Delivery studies • Grantmakers in the Arts/Americans for the Arts/Bloomberg - equitable cultural programming/funding/grantmaking • Peer cities • Contractor feedback to staff and MJR (Interim Report) • Contractor feedback to contract administrators over the years • Arts Commission Funding Working Group historical dialogue • Lessons learned from past programs and pilots C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 What are the next steps/things to remember? • …
La Silla Del Sol by Jonas Criscoe and Mai Gutierrez TEMPO 2021 Final Design Approval AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 2021 TEMPO | 2021 As a reminder—and for the benefit of out new Commissioners--TEMPO 2021 is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax. This year it will be a 12-month, exterior exhibition to connect tourists and convention delegates to Austin culture through public art. The program is open to 2D, 3D, sound and time-based artists. 10 short-term or time-based exterior artworks • Austin Public Library Branch locations (one per district) • One year installation exhibition • Virtual speaker series - each artist at each location • Video summary of all ten artworks Program Facts and Project Goals TEMPO 2021 artworks and speaking engagements will be featured on Visit Austin P R O J E C T G O A L S • Expose citizens to contemporary artworks by local artists; Foster engagement between artist, artwork and the community; Link local artists with resources and city assistance to develop skills and Facilitate public discussion, civic dialogue, and collaborative partnering Promote new interest and increased participation in, and focus on, Promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry through arts • • • • • experience; for programming; public art; activity. TEMPO | 2021 JURY ADVISORS Jury and Project Advisors Brian Joseph TEMPO 2D alumni Yareth Fernandez TEMPO alumni Dharmesh Patel AIPP Panel alumni Lulu Flores Arts Commission Bears Rebecca Fonte Arts Commission Tammie Rubin AIPP Panel Chair Derrick McKnight Austin Public Health Jieun Beth Kim Austin Public Library Delano Brown Parks and Recreation Complete list of TEMPO 2021 projects (10 in all) • Five designs were approved by AIPP Panel on 6/7/21 and approved by Arts Commission at the June and July meetings. • The five remaining designs are being presented here tonight. F I N A L D E S I G N Proposed Budget: $10,000 Spicewood Branch Library (District 6) F I N A L D E S I G N Proposed Budget: $10,000 Spicewood Branch Library (District 6) November 17, 2020 Request for Proposal NEXT STEPS TEMPO | 2021 (RFP) OPEN Meetings December 12, 2020 Virtual Artist Information January 26, 2021 Request for Proposal (RFP) Close February 11, 2021 Deadline Extension Close April 5, 2021 Selection Process Approval April 6, 2021 Finalist announced April 20, 2021 Contract + Artist Cohort Kick off …
AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Prospectus ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 2021 Sponsor Project – Mobility and Water Improvements Approximately $17 million in 2016 regional Mobility Bond funds was dedicated to Spicewood Springs Road from Mesa Drive to Loop 360. The stated goal of 2016 Mobility Bond projects is to address congestion and enhance safety. Scope of Improvements: •Continue roadway cross section two vehicle lanes with left turn-lane Mesa Drive to Loop 360. •Convert existing 6 ft sidewalk to an 8 ft shared use path (SUP) •Drainage and water quality improvements •Water distribution system improvements to be funded by Austin •Wastewater System Improvements to be funded by Austin Water AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 Project Location AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Community Focus Group Brainstorming Event July 14, 2021 PROJECT GOALS - Respect wildlife and integrate with the natural beauty of the corridor - Be safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment - Align with the character of the community and human history of the site - Enhance public space while seamlessly integrating with the corridor construction - Contribute to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Artwork Budget: $182,000 ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Interested artists from the Corridor Pre-Qualified Artist Pool will be eligible for this selection. Applications not meeting all eligibility criteria will be withdrawn from consideration. SELECTION CRITERIA - Artistic merit and technical expertise; - Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and - Demonstrated success completing works of art. CORRIDOR PREQUALIFIED ARTIST POOL Jurors: Tres Hernandez, Landscape Architect Associate, TBG Partners Coka Treviño, Artist and Curator, Big Medium Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw, Artist (Houston) Karmimadeeborah McMillan, Artist (NYC) Kelly Porter, AICP Regional Planning Manager Capital Area MPO Project Advisors: Kathleen Rubin, Interim Complete Communities Manager, Corridor Program Office, City of Austin Lynn Osgood, Executive Director, Civic Arts Lisa Byrd, Consultant, Creative Cultural Works Krissie Marty, Associate Artistic Director & Community Collaborations Director, Forklift Danceworks Jana McCann, Architect/Urban Designer and CEO of McCann Adams Studio Tammie Rubin, AIPP Panel Stephanie Lemmo, AIPP Panel Jaime Castillo, Austin Arts Commission Chair AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 Art in Public Places Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change) 2021 August Prospectus Approval by …
