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Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel April 5th, 2021 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held April 5th, 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, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, April 4 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 5th Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Contact the panel liaison at 512.974.7860 or alex.irrera@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, April 4. The information required is the speaker 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 30 minutes prior to meeting start 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 alex.irrera@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, April 4) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (Abril 5, 2021 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm) 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 (Abril 4, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.974.7860 o alex.irrera@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 electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
2. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021; 6:00 PM via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, and Panel Members Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, and Joel Nolan. Panel Member J Muzacz was absent. Staff in Attendance: Maria Teresa Bonet, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, and Susan Lambe, Art in Public Places; Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works Project Manager; George Maldonado, Parks and Recreation Department Project Manager Guests in Attendance: James Edward Talbot, Artist Citizen Communication: General None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, February 1st, 2021 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo. Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 6-0-0. b. The minutes from the Joint meeting with the Austin Arts Commission on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 were approved on the motion of Vice Chair Villanueva. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Panel Member Nolan recused. Passed 5-0-1. CHAIR’S REPORT a. None 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes noted that the Arts Commission did not have a Regular meeting in February 2021 because of winter storm Uri. Commission Liaison Barnes also noted that the Arts Commission submitted a memo to City Council requesting $20 million over 2 years. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Presentation regarding the new Austin Public Health Dove Springs Health Center Public Works Project Manager Kalpana Sutaria introduced the Austin Public Health Dove Springs Health Center Capital Improvement Project to the AIPP Panel. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. ii. Approve the Final Design for the Little Stacey Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Artist James Edward Talbot presented his Final Design for the Little Stacey Neighborhood Park AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Villanueva made a motion to approved. Panel Member Carr seconded. Motion approved. 6-0- 0. iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the TEMPO 2021AIPP Projects AIPP staff Anna Bradley and Curt Gettman presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the TEMPO 2021 AIPP Projects. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Vice Chair Villanueva seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. iv. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool AIPP staff Maria Teresa Bonet and Alex Irrera presented the …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Meeting March 15, 2021 Arts Commission to be held March 15, 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 (March 14, 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 (Marzo 15, 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 (Marzo 14, 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 el …
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3.a.i Cultural Funding Update — original pdf
COUNCIL MEMO AND C ULTURAL FUNDING UPDATES JESUS PANTEL, CULTURAL FUNDING SUPERVISOR Cultural Contracts Update Memo to City Council Email to Cultural Contractors Current Contract Cycle Important Budget Information Cultural Funding Review C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Current Contract Cycle Additional team members Completed by end of March C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. Contract Processing Increasing C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S FY 21 Contract Processing Stats 53% to Contractors 27% have not submitted pre- contract materials 19% are in review or need revisions C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S STAFF WILL REVIEW 15/DAY OR 75/WEEK 12 BUSINESS DAYS TO REVIEW THE 183 REMAINING (START MARCH 15, END MARCH 30) DEPENDENT ON MATERIALS BEING RECEIVED AND SUBMITTED CORRECTLY Contract Review Commitment C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Causes of Delays Event dates within contract period Budget balances Form 1295 Name change Insurance certificate C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Optional Contract Extension Up to one year Extend through September 30, 2022 Payment schedule stays the same Sponsored Projects Fiscal Sponsor must also approve Won’t prevent other sponsored project or Fiscal Sponsor from entering into new contracts C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Budget Information C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Impact of Tourism & Lodging Hotel occupancy down 43% occupancy in December 2020 Travel Down Airline passsenger traffic down 63% Was 78% occupancy in December 2019 Domestic travel down 62% Room rental rates much lower International travel down 84% C I T Y O …
20210315-5.a.i: Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $10 million per year for two years for immediate relief from COVID related loss — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-5.a.i Date: Subject: 3/15/2021 Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $10 million per year for two years for immediate relief from COVID related losses and eliminate cultural arts funding deficits. Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Wong Mok Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Requesting a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding for the next two years from any and all available sources to provide Austin artists, arts groups, and non-profit arts organizations to use for immediate relief from COVID-related losses; allocating these funds for survival, job retention, sustaining operations, and to backfill projected deficits in HOT funds for cultural arts contracts in FY 2022 and FY 2023 to pre-COVID (FY 2019) levels. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in unanimous support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate a minimum of $10 Million per year in funding to Austin artists, groups, and non-profit arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs, and to assist them in saving and sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the creative sector received from the City of Austin through the CARES Act, but without additional dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. Sources for the requested minimum $10 Million per year could include, but is not limited to the American Rescue Plan, and city general revenue or other funds. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic, and recent winter storm Uri, have generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community. Their tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, were faced with unprecedented and extreme financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic and prolonged responses to stem the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Artists, arts organizations and cultural arts venues have lost their traditional revenue streams, are bearing huge losses, and are struggling to survive. Furthermore, historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and other marginalized organizations and communities (LGBTQ and Disability), often already in economic distress due to systematic 1 of 2 prejudice, were especially hard hit. Artists and arts organizations must still …
Recommendation 20210315-4.b.ii: To approve two new Full Time Employees (FTE) with adequate funding, for EDD's Cultural Arts Division — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210315-4.b.ii Seconded By: Commissioner Amy Mok Date: 3-15-2021 Subject: Arts Commission FY22 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Recommendation to approve two new Full Time Employees (FTE) with adequate funding, for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division in the FY22 budget. Description of Recommendation to Council Our Commission recommends that the City include two new full-time employees (FTE) with adequate funding, in the FY22 budget for the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division. One FTE will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Art In Public Places program. The other will be a Community Engagement Specialist/Consultant for the Cultural Arts Funding program. Rationale: Members of the Arts Community, especially those from historically underrepresented and underfunded groups, are facing continuing financial challenges such as housing, affordable creative spaces, low incomes and access to opportunity and growth. Cultural Arts Division programs provide opportunities to alleviate some of the challenges. The information is complex and dense. New applicants usually require assistance in determining their eligibility and meeting milestones throughout the process. CAD administrators conduct Information Sessions and Open Office Hours to provide assistance. Invitations depend on channels that reach existing applicants or potential applicants that are already knowledgeable about the programs. A Community Engagement Specialist (or Consultant) will provide the communication and outreach skills needed to inform and assist potential applicants. Thus, relieving CAD administrators of these additional tasks to focus on their primary job functions. The Community Engagement Specialist will also bring additional strategies to address equitable access to CAD programs. 1 of 2 10-0 Vote For: Commissioner Jaime Castillo, Chair Commissioner Michelle Polgar, Vice Chair Commissioner Brett Barnes Commissioner Lulu Flores Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Rick van Dyke Commissioner Celina Zisman Against: none Abstain: none Absent: none Attest: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
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Versión en español a continuación. Arts Commission Special Called Meeting February 24, 2021 Arts Commission to be held February 24, 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 (February 23, 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 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@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 jesus.pantel@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 (February 24, 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 (February 23, 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 jesus.pantel@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 …
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Versión en español a continuación. Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel Special Called Meeting February 7, 2021 Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel meeting to be held February 7, 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 (February 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@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 jesus.pantel@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/Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (February 7, 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 (February 6, 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 jesus.pantel@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 …
Art in Public Places Ordinance — original pdf
CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. § 7-2-1 - DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) ART means a work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, decorative or commemorative structure, or parking facility; (b) to acquire parkland or to develop a park; (c) for a street improvement project, other than street repair or reconstruction; (d) for an improvement to a streetscape; (e) for a bridge including the incorporation of an artistic feature into the structural design; (f) for a water or wastewater treatment facility; or (g) that is an appropriate project for art as recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and Arts Commission and approved by the city council. (3) CONSTRUCTION COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-4 (Construction Cost Calculation). (4) STREETSCAPE means an improvement to a public right-of-way, including a sidewalk, tree, light fixture, sign, and furniture. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-1; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-2 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office shall designate an art in public places administrator to perform the functions described in this chapter. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-2; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-3 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL. this chapter. The Arts Commission shall appoint an Art in Public Places Panel to perform the functions described in Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(A); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-4 - CONSTRUCTION COST CALCULATION. (A) In this section: (1) DEBT ISSUANCE COST means the cost to the City to issue bonds for a project. (2) DEMOLITION COST means the cost to remove a building or other existing structure from a project site. (3) EQUIPMENT COST means the cost of equipment or furnishings that are portable or of standard manufacture and used in a project. The term excludes equipment or furnishings: (a) that are custom designed; or (b) that create a new use for a project. (4) PERMIT AND FEE COST means the cost of …
Arts Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021 — original pdf
1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Home Services Programs Boards (/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 1/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. See Section 2-1-103 (https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances? nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-1CIBO_ART2BO_S2-1-103ARCO) of the City Code for additional duties. Meetings Third Monday of the month unless designated otherwise (*) 6:00 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the agenda See agenda or contact liaison for meeting location and time Meeting Documents: View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents (http://austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) 2021 Meeting Schedule: January 21, 2021 - Special Called January 25, 2021* - Cancelled February 22, 2021* March 15, 2021 April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August 16, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 18, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 13, 2021* Staff Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Economic Development Department, 512-974-7854 Jesus Pantel, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9315 Meghan Wells, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9314 By-laws By-laws: Arts Commission (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=250275), PDF Annual Reports 2018 Annual Report (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=326324) Boards and Commissions Information Center (/department/boards-and-commissions- information-center) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 2/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Members (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) Get information or assistance (/department/311) Site Map (/sitemap) Public Records (https://austintexas.gov/edims/search.cfm) City Council Message Board (https://austincouncilforum.org/) Visit Austin (https://www.austintexas.org/) City Directory (/contact-us) Jobs (https://www.austincityjobs.org/) Legal Notices (/page/legal-notice) Privacy Policy (/page/privacy-policy) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 3/3
Arts Commission Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-103 - ARTS COMMISSION. (A) The Arts Commission membership should represent the broad arts constituency rather than individual disciplines. The commission should have a balanced membership reflecting in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines, large and small institutions, educational institutions, individual artists, and principles of arts administration, experimental and traditional forms, urban design, and gender. The commission should reflect Austin's ethnic diversity. (B) The commission shall: (1) serve as an advisory body to the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; (2) promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; (3) facilitate communication between arts organizations; and (4) foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. (C) The commission shall require peer panelists to comply with the conflict of interest provisions of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure). Source: Ord. 20071129-011.
Arts Commission Work Plan for 2020 — original pdf
Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 9 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. a. Incorporate the FOUR PILLARS into all Arts Commission Programs i. Cultivate Leadership – develop current and emerging leaders ii. Ensure and Encourage Equity – reflect the growing diverse population of Austin iii. Foster Collaboration – contribute to Austin’s robust arts eco- iv. system Inspire Evolution – achieve advancement through innovation and resiliency b. GOAL I. COUNCIL RELATIONS Increase communication between Commission and Council in order to keep Council abreast of Arts Commission duties and actions. Objectives: a. Commissioners to meet face-to-face at least quarterly with appointing Council Member ** except during period of shelter in place orders in effect b. Commissioners to communicate monthly with their Council Member’s staff c. Commission to monitor the activity of the Council Economic Opportunity Committee and become involved as needed Educate new Council Members about the Cultural Arts Division and goals of its programs, including Civic Arts, Cultural Funding Programs and Art in Public Places c. GOAL II. CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING Maintain oversight of Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate distribution and use. Objectives: use a. On a monthly basis, monitor Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate b. Review and recommend for appropriate action all cultural funding program applications appropriate action c. Review all recommended Art in Public Places projects and recommend d. Encourage collaboration among arts organizations through policies and guidelines to maximize resources, effectiveness, productivity and quality of work, minimize fracturing among arts groups, and increase the overall impact of cultural arts funding in arts community Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 10 e. Review funding program guidelines annually and revise as needed. d. GOAL III. PUBLIC ART Maintain support for the Art in Public Places program Objectives: a. staff or the Art in Public Places Panel b. Commission and the Art in Public Places Panel On a monthly basis, take action on project or program recommendations from Build a strong framework of understanding and communication between the Arts e. GOAL IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a robust working knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Arts Commission by all Commissioners Objectives: a. Orient any newly appointed Commissioners on the role of the Arts Commission through the use of the Arts Commission orientation document upon appointment b. Conduct an annual Arts Commission all-day retreat c. …
Commission Staff Support Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-7 - STAFF SUPPORT. (A) The city manager shall designate a City department to provide staff support for each board and each committee of a board and each joint committee, including an executive to serve as executive board liaison and a staff member to serve as board liaison between the department and the board. (B) The city clerk serves as liaison between boards, citizens, council, and department liaisons. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20101209-003.
Commission Term and Limitations Ordinance — original pdf
§ 2-1-22 - MEMBERSHIP TERM AND LIMITATION. (A) A board member is appointed for a term of up to four years beginning March 1st. The tenure of a board member runs concurrently with the tenure of the city council member who appoints the (B) Except as provided in Subsection (C), a board member may serve no longer than eight consecutive years on the same board. Service before July 31, 2015 is excluded in determining the number of years served. (C) A board member who has served eight years on the same board is not eligible for reappointment to that board until the expiration of two years after the last date of the member's service on that member. board. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080214-012; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20090618-020;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 2, 7-1-15.
Funding Review Process: Arts Commission Report — original pdf
Funding Review Process: Arts Commission Report (talking points) HOW WE GOT HERE Cultural Funding Responsiveness WG The Cultural Funding Responsiveness Working Group was established in AUG 2018 in response to misalignments by funding working groups unable to communicate with each other. The prevailing assumption that the “community agreement” directed the city and the Commission to fund “everyone” and the successful outreach efforts by CAD staff to underserved as well as new artists, created a strain on available funds. After meeting 5 times, the WG concluded that a decision must be made. But neither the Arts Commission nor CAD staff could make it. “Do we fund everyone with less money? Or fund less groups with more money?” The WG introduced two action items at the 2018 Arts Commission retreat: the 4 pillars to guide all WG discussions regarding funding programs and a survey to begin community outreach. 2018 HOT funding plateau The plateau in HOT funds plus the increase of successful applicants reduced available funds. Technically, HOT funds increased from the previous year (see green bar in the graph). But the Pg.1 Prepared by Arts Commission Chair, Jaime Salvador Castillo 1/23/21 - 2/2/21 percentage of growth was less than in previous years. And the rollover amount was also less than previous years. Issues to fix, identified by cultural contractors At both the regular September Arts Commission meeting and the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting in 2018, citizen communications speakers identified issues with the funding program that needed to be addressed. 1. Historic Inequities 2. Over 90% acceptance 3. Peer panel 4. 5. Better, more timely communication of changes or issues that affect the community Inconsistent Scores At the conclusion of the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting, CAD staff and the Arts Commission both committed to a complete review of the cultural funding process. 2018 Audit Report: Cultural Arts Contract Monitoring? http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Auditor/Audit_Reports/Cultural_Arts_Contract _Monitoring_September_2018.pdf CONSULTANT What did they do (what was their scope)? CAD staff committed to reviewing the whole cultural funding process and took the opportunity to look at all CAD programs historically and recently. This was done with the hope of identifying values for aligning CAD processes, multiple Working Groups’ conversations, community engagement, and the scope of work for the consultant. The proposed scope of work (as heard on the recording 1 of 2, of February 2019 18:00 Guide the process of evaluation, facilitate dialogue, look at …
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JOINT ARTS COMMISSION MEETING WITH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 – 12:30pm-3:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER MINUTES 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. a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on December 14, 2020 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES and January 21, 2021 No action taken 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Communication b. Term limits 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Cultural Arts Division and the Economic Development Department (staff)? No action taken ii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the arts community? iii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Art in Public Places panel? No action taken No action taken iv. Final thoughts No action taken v. Cultural Funding No action taken A. Art in Public Places panel adjourned ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesús Pantel at Economic Development Department, at 512-974-9315, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Pantel at 512-974-9315.
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Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel February 1st, 2021 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held February 1st, 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, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, January 31 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 1st 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, Sunday, January 31. The information required is the speaker 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 30 minutes prior to meeting start 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 anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, January 31) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (Febrero 1, 2021 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm) 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 (Enero 31, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7841 o anna.bradley@austintexas.gov a 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 electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …