ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC 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 Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility Art in Public Places Project iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square Art in Public Places Project iv. …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project
H o t e l O ccu p a n cy Ta x Up d a t e Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cult ural Art s Division Economic Development Depart ment June 29, 2022 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – May 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended May 31, 2022 Approved Budget Amended Budget May w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Year-End Variance % Variance Fav(Unfav) Fav(Unfav BEGINNING BALANCE 0 0 0 0 0 N/A Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 652,083 8,496,544 10,239,763 (3,579,574) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $88,967,287 • HOT May collection of $6,828,093 • • YTD is 28% above budget of $69,773,408 83% of CYE of $102,273,710. Prior year YTD through May 2021 was $31,424,023 • • Cultural Arts May: $652,083 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 2 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Original Approved Budget for FY22 was: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $8,496,544 C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 3 Questions? C IT Y O F A U S T IN EC O N O M IC D EV ELO P M E N T 4
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Nexus Scoring Category Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Key Constituencies First-time applicant Budget Accessibility & Language Access Cultural Activities Creative Collaboration Community Voice Programmatic Reach Community Investment and Relationships 25 10 5 15 55 10 10 10 10 5 45 Operations Cultural and Social Impact Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate (Non-501c) Elevate+ (501c only) Support established cultural producers Goal Contract Term Who can apply? Selection Process 1 year Panel Type of Funding Flexible: Project/Operating Flexible: Project/Operating Artists; Arts/Culture Groups* w/ budgets <$500k Arts/Culture 501(c)s only 1 year Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Total Available Funds ~$1,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $10,000 - $30,000 $10,000 - $75,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 65 Elevate Scoring Category Maximum Points 15 Operations Scoring Criteria Key Constituencies History of Service Cultural Leadership Community Voice Cultural Activities Budget Programmatic Reach Relevance and Responsiveness Inclusion and Intersectionality Community Relationships Opportunity creation/ Community benefits 10 Accessibility Cultural and Social Impact 10 15 5 45 10 5 5 5 5 5 10 55 Pilot Program Thrive in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Invest in diverse cultural institutions Flexible: Project/Operating (+Optional Networking/ Coaching/ Classes) 501(c) only with 5-year operating history in Austin Thrive 2 years Panel ~$3,000,000 Draft Award Amounts $80,000 - $150,000 Draft Number of Awardees 35 Scoring Criteria Maximum Points Thrive Scoring …
Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project Final Design Review S H AW N S M I T H , A R T I S T AFD-EMS| Locker Room Renovations AFD and EMS are committed to maintaining safe and equitable facilities for fire and paramedic staff. Bringing a total of 11 AFD/EMS stations up to a more useable and safer standard will allow personnel to better perform their duties of serving the City of Austin community. The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objectives including: The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. Lead and asbestos abatement. Replacement of a failing station bay. Upgrades to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fire code requirements. Remedy structural integrity issues, electrical work, refurbishment, general repairs, and updating. Project Summary and Sites Six artists and Artist teams will work with two stations each: • • • • • • • • • • • • AFD Station 2: 506 W MLK Jr Blvd, District: 9 AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, District: 9 AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, District: 10 AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, District: 7 AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, District: 7 AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, District: 8 AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, District: 2 AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, District: 7 AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Council District: 4 AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, District: 6 EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, District: 3 EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, District: 7 P R O J E C T G O A L S The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; is easily maintained and; contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. …
Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP project Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JUNE 29, 2022 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Background • Multiple past floods in the Dove Springs area have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood. Constructed in the late 1970s • The City Demographer's data shows that the 78744 is one of the low- income city areas with the high minority population density. • Closest Health Facility is over an hour away by public transit • New facility will be 2 story, 16,000 sq ft. • Including immunization clinic, neighborhood center, WOC clinic, childcare, multi purpose space and staff offices AIPP project goals • Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Dove Springs area as a strong multi-generational and multi-cultural, historically-family neighborhood; • Reflects a welcoming, healing, and caring place of protection; • Visually or physically integrates educational elements that promotes • early childhood development; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and • Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Site & Project Goals District 2 APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Voting Jurors: Non-Voting Advisors: Monica Maldonado,Mas Cultura Angel Garcia, Marmon Mok Architects Angel Acala – AIPP commissioned artist Exterior wall: $64,000 FINALIST: Amado Castillo ALTERNATE : Melissa Borrell Pavilion shade structure: $110,000 FINALIST: Mai Gutierrez ALTERNATE: Sun McColgin Selection Process Summary Kymberley Maddox – Austin Public Health» Kalpana Sutria – Project Manager, Public Works» Filip Gecic – Austin Public Health Irene Magna-Noverola –South-East Branch Library Joel Nolan – Liaison Art in Public Places Panel» Jamie Castillo – Liaison Arts Commission, District 2 Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Unknown Male Female Gender Queer Trans Gender Unknown LGBTQIA Dove Springs Public Health Applicants (18) 7 1 1 0 0 9 0 6 10 1 0 1 3 Applicants % 39% 6% 6% 50% 33% 56% 6% 6% 17% Exterior wall Budget: $64,000 The west-facing wall at the entrance to the facility will have an approximate area of 34’ tall x 23’ wide to create a wall hung 3-D artwork or a 2-D artwork to be mounted to the building. APH | Dove Springs Health Facility Amado Castillo Jury Comments: “My justification in recommending Amado Castillo as a finalist is based on the artist's dedicated number of years to art and the …
Brush Square AIPP Project Selection Process Recommendation M A R J O R I E F L A N A G A N , A I P P S TA F F Brush Square Background 2 Reminder: What’s happening at Brush Square? Project scope includes: Possible artwork locations new walkways event lawn low walls raised decking Lighting Benches Landscaping There will also be updates for improved sightlines, parking, raingardens and storm water treatment areas. The Rehabilitation project aims to revitalize the green space behind the museums to reimagine the public space for cultural and recreational activities 1. ½ wall behind lawn 2. Either side of SE entrance 3. Near O Henry Museum in garden 4. Ground plane/sidewalk Final art location determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders 3 engages the unique history of the adjacent museums and heritage of the site as a railway; Project Goals Integrates with the beauty and nature of the surrounding oak trees; Community feedback for the goals and locations was gathered via virtual meeting on 4/20/21 and revised/approved on 4/21/21. Artist Budget: $60,000 Weaves together stories from a variety of nearby events including the pun-off, music festivals and tourist attractions; Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin's art collection; and Is physically and conceptually accessible by visitors of all ages to the park. Open Call Eligibility • Eligible: Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area Demographics Brush Sq Applicants (10 applicants and 16 unique responses) Applicants % • Excludes: Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees; employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants; artists under an active AIPP contract Selection Process • RFQ open for 6 weeks; submissions via PublicArtist.org •3-person jury and advisors select 3-5 finalists for interviews; recommend 1 artist or artist team and 1 alternate •Approval by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission •Selected artist or artist team is engaged in a design + commission contract with AIPP Jury Voting Jurors: Ja'nell Ajani, Visual Arts professional and Doctoral Candidate Suzanne Wyss, Visual Artist Rehab El Sadek, Visual Artist Herlinda Zamora, Brush Square Museum Project Advisors: Scott Sinn, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Dept. Lulu Flores, District 9 Arts Commissioner Joel Nolan, Art in Public Places Panel Project Liaison Ted Eubanks, Historian Hispanic Black Asian Middle Eastern Native American White Other Unknown Male Female Gender …
AIPP Panel Re-appointment ARTS COMMISSION MEETING Sarah Carr, AIPP Panel (Landscape Designer) • Architecture, University of Texas • Art in Public Places Panel, 2018 • Owner, Principal, Word + Carr Design Group • National & International clients both commercial and residential
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING June 29, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Michelle Polgar, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PM MINUTES PUBLIC 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. None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on May 31, 2022. Seconded: Zisman Motioned: Polgar Approved 8-0, Commissioners Gray, Keeton, and Mok absent. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report - Arts Ecosystem Review b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Convention Center Expansion Update – Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer b. 6th Street redevelopment (possible demolition of venue spaces in downtown entertainment districts) - Caitlin Ryan of Stream Realty c. Cultural Funding Review Process Final Report - Margie Reese, MJR Partners No presentation. No presentation. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS No presentation a. Creative Space Assistance Program Update - Kim McCarson, Music & Entertainment Division Program Manager b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project (Stations 1, 13/23) ii. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, June 6, 2022; 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 anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by June 5th at 12 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 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 8/2/2021 b. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 5/2/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT 2. a. Reappoint Sarah Carr to the Art in Public Places Panel b. Elect Officers to Art in Public Places Panel 3. 4. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Approve the Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project (Stations 1, 13/23) i) ii) Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project --Shawn Smith, Artist --Anna Bradley, AIPP staff iii) Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square AIPP Project --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff OLD BUSINESS 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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, June 6, 2022 via Zoom. Vice Chair Villanueva called the Meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva and Panel Member Sarah Carr. Panel Chair Tammie Rubin and Joel Nolan were absent. Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, and Anna Bradley AIPP staff; Other City Staff: Irene Magana-Noverola, APL, Kymberly Maddox, APH, Kalpana Sutariak, PWD, Allison Vonstein, PWD, William Massingill, AFD. Guests in Attendance: Monica Maldonado, Shawn Smith, Angel Acala PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, 8/2/2021, were approved on the motion of Carr and Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Passed 5-0-0. b. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, 5/2/2022, were approved on the motion of Arts Commission Liaison Barnes and Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 5-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. No chairs report. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes noted that 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i) Artist Shawn Smith presented his Final Design for the Austin Fire Department/Austin Travis County EMS Embedded Artist AIPP Project (Stations 1, 13/23). Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve. Panel member Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. Anna Bradley presented the Selection Process Recommendations for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Lemmo moved for approval. Panel Member Carr seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. iii) AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Brush Square AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes made a motion to approve. Panel member Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. ii) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan an update on the AIPP Program Manager position and informed the Panel about previous artwork dedications and AIPP staff attendance at the Americans for the Arts National Convention. 7. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Villanueva adjourned the meeting at 7:17 PM without objection.
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. 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 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC 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 Arts Commission meetings on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division c. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Department Director Manager Places Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule b. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Keeton (chair) and commissioners Castillo, Gray, Polgar, Zisman and community members ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. 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 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC 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 Arts Commission meetings on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Check in - Commissioner Polgar b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Consortium Update – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division c. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Department Director Manager Places Manager 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process, including i. Staff Presentation of Revised Draft Cultural Funding Program Guidelines ii. Commission Questions and Recommendations iii. Community Engagement and Feedback Process and Schedule b. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Keeton (chair) and commissioners Castillo, Gray, Polgar, Zisman and community members ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies …
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 31, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center Event Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 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 by 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. To register, contact Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512- 974-9315. 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 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC 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 Arts Commission meeting on April 18, 2022. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report: Thank you – Commissioner Polgar b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Places Manager Program Manager a. Art in Public Places Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager; Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Art in Public Places Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design by Agustina Rodriguez for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park Art in Public iv. Approve the Prospectus for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle Art in Public Places Places Project Places Project Project v. Approve the Final Design by Mery Collette and Luis Gutierrez for the Austin Fire Department Phase 6 Renovations Art in Public Places Project b. Election of Arts Commission Chair and Vice Chair c. Discussion and Possible Action on …
2021 Year in Review Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES From the City's municipal code 7-2-1 DEFINITIONS: ART means […] that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project […] that appeals to the senses or the intellect. Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. Why public art? Public art is a part of our physical history, collective memory and evolving culture. 1. Select an artist 6 - 8 months AIPP staff works w/ community 2. Artist research + design 1 - 2 years+ Artist inspired by conversations with community Rayo de Esperanza/A Beacon of Hope: Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Sculpture, 2009 by Connie Arismendi and Laura Garanzuay, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. Reviews and approvals by AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission throughout Art in Public Places Program 2021 Program Accomplishments AIPP program video created Repair of public art in the AIPP collection Planning for application cycles 2021-2023 Pre- Qualified Artist Pool approved Launch of online juror application AIPP worked with local videographer Funmi Ogunro to create a short video to better explain what the AIPP program is and how it works to artists and community members. AIPP staff made repairs to artwork and hired artists and art conservators to repair artwork, for a total of 14 repairs in 2021. AIPP conducted focus groups and worked with communications staff to organize the release of artist applications on a new quarterly cycle, starting in 2022. After receiving 394 application through a national call, 91 new artists were approved for AIPP's 2021-2023 Pre- Qualified Artist Pool, bringing the total number of artists in the Pool to 305--including 164 local artists. AIPP staff launched a new online juror application form, making it easier for artists and community members to express interest in participating in AIPP's artist selection process. AIPP projects supported over 330 creative sector …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Laura Odegaard, Program Manager III Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department May 31, 2022 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 – April 2022 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended April 30, 2022 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 6,660,189 Amended Budget 6,660,189 April w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb 2,403,445 7,844,462 Year-End Estimate 10,239,763 Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) (3,579,574) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) (53.7%) • HOT YTD = $82,139,194 • HOT April collection of $25.1M • • YTD is 18% above budget of $69,773,408 77% of CYE of $107,273,710. Prior year YTD through Apr 2021 was $30,324,615 • • Cultural Arts April: $2,403,445 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 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY22 Year End Estimate: $6,660,189 Current HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $7,844,462 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 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
Cultural Arts Funding Review Process Update ARTS COMMISSION MAY 31, 2022 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* Problem: we are trying to address 50 years of inequitable distribution of funding through the Cultural Funding programs due to the historical policies, practices, and (in)accessibility of our programs. *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. Impetus to Revise the Guidelines 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Cultural Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Cultural Funding Review Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 4.5 Launch + Listen Record + Analyze Equity Audit 9 1 0 2 • 1 town hall • 2 workshops • 39 listening sessions • 540 participants • 1,160 engagement hours • Feedback compiled and synthesized • Organized into specific themes and directions for further discussion • Staff assessment of programs • Equity trainings for staff and commissions • Heritage Tourism and Music and Entertainment added • Process audit with ODD • MJR Recommendations Program Development • 1500+ hours of staff planning • 2 public presentations • Feedback: comment box, 1:1 meetings, Q+A, direct communications, Commission meetings 2 0 2 2 Program Refinement • 1 presentation • Regular VOOH and 3 guided discussions • Arts Commission chats • Feedback collection including survey • Feedback will be used to refine the program before official launch • Evaluation is ongoing! Feedback informed every aspect of program development including program priorities, application scoring, rubrics, and process improvements. Milestones since September 2021 Data Transparency Impact Analysis Arts Commission Working Group Additional Engagement • Website updated with Dashboard, meeting recordings, survey results, reports, definitions, and other resources • COA Open Data Portal with all Cultural Funding History by organization • Staff has reviewed existing contractors and potential funding levels in the new program structure by organization • New/Competitive programs will be higher awards than an across the board cut for all existing contractors • Formed with Community Members • Involve people who had not been involved • Cultural contractors and non-cultural contractors • BIPOC, LGBTQIA, …
Oertli Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project Prospectus ARTS COMMISSION MAY 31, 2022 Oertli Neighborhood Park Project Background • Northeast Austin near Tech Ridge and E. Parmer Lane • • Six-acre property surrounded by single family homes and apartments Previously a pasture owned by the Oertli Family, who operated local dairy farms in Austin and Travis County from 1923-2001 • Next phase: loop trail; new shade trees; playground equipment with shade canopies; a large pavilion; open play space; an off-leash dog area with fencing; and a new fitness area with shade trees and a lush lawn • Community Demographics: • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino: 44.3%; White: 26.8%; Black: 14.7%; American Indian & Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 11.1%; Native Hawaiin & Pacific Islander: 0.0%; Other Race: 0.3%; Two or More Races: 2.7% Languages Spoken: Speak only English: 52%; Speak Spanish or Spanish Creole: 33%; Speak Other Indo-European Language: 4%; Speak Asian or Pacific Island Language: 8% • District 1 Oertli AIPP Project Goals Community feedback for the goals was gathered: • Focus Group Meeting: April 19, 2022 • Online Community Feedback Form: April 21 – April 26, 2022 Artist Budget: $48,000 Welcomes the community’s diverse families and neighbors in a joyful, energetic way; Celebrates the local plants and animals of the park and surrounding area; Engages with the area’s history of farming while looking toward its future in tech; Is safe, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment; and Contributes to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Oertli Park Possible Artwork Locations Suggestions circled in purple include: 1. At the north park entrance 2. Near the large pavilion 3. Adjacent to the off-leash dog area 4. At the south park entrance Final art location is to be determined by artist in collaboration with community and City stakeholders. Eligibility 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Joint Selection Process •Eligible: Currently in the Pre-Qualified Pool; Professional visual artists or artist teams; at least 18 years of age; live in the 7-county Austin metropolitan area •Excludes: Full-time, permanent City of Austin employees; employees of the project consultants and sub-consultants; artists under an active AIPP contract Selection Criteria • Artistic merit and technical expertise; • Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; • Demonstrated success completing works of art •Local artists from the Pre-Qualified Pool will be asked to attend an Artist Information meeting …
