Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department October 21, 2024 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Cultural Funding Award Updates 3. FY25 Launch Calendar 4. Grant Funded Activities C I T Y O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments (As of 10/18/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 190 (95%) 78 (39%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 4 (8%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 35 (97%) - (0%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 17 (89%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,689,750 (91%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $227,000 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $470,000 (99%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Award Updates Cultural Funding – Reminders 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process — Community Led C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – MJR Partners Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – Pilot Programs Approved by Arts Commission June 29, 2022 Solution: Holistic Funding Ecosystem addressing past disparities in funding. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Note: 2015-2021 Investment was 18% Majority Diverse; 25% …
Cultural Funding Appeals Working Group Economic Development Department October 21, 2024 Appeals Process • Approved at the June 29, 2022 Arts Commission meeting. • Eligible for Appeal: 1. Review Panelist or Staff Error 2. Conflict of interest • Link must be shown NOTE: "Even if an appeal is found to have merit, it may not change your score enough to reach funding. Successful appeals will only result in a funding award if the appeal raises your score to at least the minimum that received finding in the program." C I T Y O F A U S T I N Not Appealable • Subjective opinions • Assigned scores • Award amount • Issues of eligibility, guidelines, or policy NOTE: Dissatisfaction with the denial of an award or with the amount of the award is an insufficient reason for appeal. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Appeals Requests Appeal Form due by October 4, 2024 Arts Commission Appeals Working Group Forms Recommendations voted on by Arts Commission Staff Review (October 7- 18, 2024) Appeals Working Group Meets & Makes Recommendations • • 22 appeals submitted 4 Appeals eligible to move forward C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions?
• Project: AFD 8/EMS 7 & EMS 5 Project • Artist(s): Luis Angulo • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services • Project Budget: $100,000 • Council District: District 4 (AFD 8/ EMS 7) and District 7 (EMS 5) • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #8 DATE: 10/07/2024 AFD 8/EMS 7 EMS 5 AFD 8 / EMS 7 Mural Contract Deliverables COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AFD 8, EMS 7, EMS 5 (1) A description of the results of the Community Engagement Plan, and how they are incorporated into the Final Design. During the Summer of 2021 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in ride alongside with AFD 8 and EMS 7. During these 8-12 hour shifts of which there were 4 of them, I got to closely observe what a shift as a first responder looks like. All of the personal were very welcoming and I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted. When I went in to this expertience I had very little understanding of the culture and day to day life of first responders when they are on a shift. Not only did I have the opportunity to be at the stations, but I also went on many calls with both fire and EMS. The designs I am submitting are based on the many hours of ride alongside I go to partake in which total over 72 hours. My community engagement consisted in sharing this time with EMS and AFD, and discussing around the dinner table at times, what type of art or imagery would be inspiring for them to see. Some of the feedback I got included: No images alluding to being heroes, no stressful images of first responders on a call, no direct reference to current staff members, a show of the diversity found in the departments, uplifting imagery, inspiring imagery, a reflection of the bond and comrederie and nothing abstract. After several rounds of submitting designs and as result of feedback and the information above the final design I am submitting I feel very strongly reflects the wishes of the community of AFD and EMS. AFD8 / EMS7 Final Design EMS 5 Final Design IW SERIES WALL SYSTEM Concealed Fastener Panel IW-10A, IW-11A, IW-12A, IW-13A, IW-14A, IW-15A TECHNICAL DATA SHEET IW-10A IW-11A IW-12A DESCRIPTION IW-10A Series offers six interesting …
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 21, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. * None of the Contracts permit the artist to purchase the artwork. AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 made by a prominent Austin based artist, deceased composed and constructed to the Convention Center Rotunda (up to 60 pieces) includes found objects from the Waller Creek area AIPP collection holds three other works by the artist ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Not entirety of artwork AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 $29,712.00 made by a prominent Austin based artist/educator Built into Convention Center wall structure, weight estimated at 3-4 tons, no feasible way to remove without damaging the artwork ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 $82,000.00 made by a nationally known Texas based artist AIPP holds one work by Margo Sawyer acquired in 2024 artwork is composed to this sites’ unique architectural challenges (262 pieces) ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Not entirety of artwork AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER District 9 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 $82,000.00 1 of 4 images onsite made by a San Antonio, Texas based artist Artwork is permanently affixed to the walls of current site and cannot be removed without damage ACCD facility will be demolished in 2025 Trinity and W. 2nd Street sidewalk District 9 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 $25,000.00 Artwork is embedded into sidewalk and …
10/21/24, 1:17 PM Mail - Varela, Jesus - Outlook Fw: Austin Convention Center: Riffs and Rhythms mosaic preservation From Zisman, Celina - BC <BC-Celina.Zisman@austintexas.gov> Date Mon 10/21/2024 12:26 PM Varela, Jesus <Jesus.Varela@austintexas.gov> Castillo, Jaime <Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov>; Schmalbach, Heidi - BC <BC- Heidi.Schmalbach@austintexas.gov>; Maldonado, Monica - BC <BC-Monica.Maldonado@austintexas.gov> This email will be discussed during item 8 tonight. Can you please add Mr. Yancey's email to our public back-up? Outlook To Cc Jesus, Thank you, Celina Zisman she/they Arts Commission D8, Chair Follow ATX Arts and Culture Commission News on Facebook Sign up for the Arts Commission Newsle er From: John Yancey <jayancey1@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:09 PM To: Harrison, Sean <Sean.Harrison@aus ntexas.gov>; Nickerson, Carla <Carla.Nickerson@aus ntexas.gov> Cc: Schmalbach, Heidi - BC <BC-Heidi.Schmalbach@aus ntexas.gov>; Gray, Acia - BC <BC- Acia.Gray@aus ntexas.gov>; Maldonado, Monica - BC <BC-Monica.Maldonado@aus ntexas.gov>; Mok, Amy - BC <bc-Amy.Mok@aus ntexas.gov>; Medicharla, Nagavalli - BC <BC-Nagavalli.Medicharla@aus ntexas.gov>; Houston, Gina - BC <BC-Gina.Houston@aus ntexas.gov>; Garza, Felipe - BC <BC-Felipe.Garza@aus ntexas.gov>; Zisman, Celina - BC <BC-Celina.Zisman@aus ntexas.gov>; Kracheni, Faiza - BC <BC- Faiza.Kracheni@aus ntexas.gov>; Keys, Keyheira - BC <BC-Keyheira.Keys@aus ntexas.gov> Subject: Aus n Conven on Center: Riffs and Rhythms mosaic preserva on External Email - Exercise Caution October 16, 2024 Sean Harrison Art in Public Places Senior Coordinator/Collections Manager City of Austin Economic Development Department PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGQzZTAxYTc4LTQ4NmQtNDM0Yy05NTNkLTk0ZjJlNzRmNTAzMAAQACFaIj1oHGlIr9rLWgGiSY0%… 1/4 10/21/24, 1:17 PM Mail - Varela, Jesus - Outlook Carla Nickerson-Adams, Manager. Community Services Program Austin Convention Center Department 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Mr. Harrison and Ms. Nickerson-Adams, I am writing to advocate strongly for the preservation of “Riffs and Rhythms”, the mosaic public art work installed at the Austin Convention Center. This was a major work commissioned by the City of Austin and Art in Public Places and was installed in the recently constructed convention center in 1996. The City of Austin accepted the work, “Riffs and Rhythms”, into the Art in Public Places permanent collection that same year. This is a special designation because it places works of civic and cultural importance under the protection and stewardship of a major city with the resources and responsibilities of a municipal government. It is a special distinction that recognizes that a work of art should have a permanent presence in a city and in the lives of its citizens and visitors. It acknowledges a responsibility for the art work. This responsibility is obviously more moral and ethical than legal because all public art contracts include clauses to protect and …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 21, October 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Faiza Kracheni, Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Monica Maldonado, Nagavalli Medicharla, Felipe Garza Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members Absent: Keyheira Keys CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Bonnie Cullum from The Vortex spoke on the lack of funding for small/medium arts venues that produce year-round programming and is concerned for the future of those organizations APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 16, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Gray’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 8-0 vote with Commissioner’s Garza and Keys absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Thrive and Elevate by Chair Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion on Commission and Community Feedback on most recent release of the Cultural Funding Programs, and establish a working group to further discuss the feedback from all sides, and then follow up to report to Council. Maria Antonieta Bravo from Diverse Space Youth Dance spoke on their concerns about the panel review scores that they received. A motion to allow Maria Antonieta Bravo from from Diverse Space Youth Dance to speak beyond their 3 minutes of public comments approved on Commissioner Zisman’s motion, Commissioner Medicharla’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Keys absent. Amanda Johnston from Torch Literary …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 9th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 16, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: AIPP Panel Liaisons for each new AIPP project Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Givens Park – Melissa Fontenette Mitchell Discussion: Review the Concept (Mid) Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport West Gate Expansion Playscape AIPP Project – Reinaldo Correa Discussion: Schedule an AIPP Panel retreat 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS ACTION: Approve Final Design for AFD8/EMS7 & EMS 5 – Luis Angulo Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat Approve the Final Design for Corridor: Seg A Escarpment Trailhead AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina Approve the recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group on collecting feedback on pilot funding programs and planning on ways the Arts …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – August 2024 o Total HOT Collections August 2024 = $17,332,651 o 107% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund August 2024 = $1,655,262 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $15,550,785 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.55M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department September 16, 2024 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 Status Reports Contracts and Payments Funding Programs Grant Funded Activities for August and September 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 Contracts and Payments Contracts and Payments Update Elevate Nexus Fall/Winter Nexus Spring/ Summer Thrive Year 1 Thrive Year 2 Total Contracts 199 51 51 36 See year 1 19 Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued Total Dist. to date 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 188 (94%) 70 (35%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 44 (86%) n/a 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 49 (96%) 0 (0%) n/a 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 See year 1 35 (97%) - (0%) n/a $5,632,500 (90%) $251,500 (99%) $220,500 (86%) $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $470,000 (99%) Total Allocation $6,250,000 $255,000 $255,000 $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 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 Arts Ed Relief Grant 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 17 (89%) n/a Funding Programs Program Dates Live Music Fund • Awards announced • Universal acceptance date September 27, 2024 Thrive/Elevate • Awards announced September 20, 2024 • Universal acceptance date September 27, 2024 Nexus Fall/Winter • Awards announced September 30, 2024 • After universal acceptance date Heritage Preservation • Launched September 10, 2024 • Closes October 8, 2024 AIPP Open Calls • Launches September 24, 2024 • Closes October 22, 2024 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 6 Nexus Applications Received 294 applications received 261 eligible applications •4 Spanish applications •290 English applications •89% eligible •All Spanish applications eligible C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M …
• Project: Corridor Seg A : Escarpment Trailhead • Artist(s): Yuliya Lanina • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Transportation Public Works • Project Budget: $63,000 • Council District: 8 • Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias ARTS COMMISSON MEETING DATE:9/10/24 Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane Art in Public Places Projects (2) Project Summary The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of two (2) artists or artist teams who can innovatively and thoughtfully respond to the design within the context of the Slaughter Lane Construction project. Project Background Slaughter Lane serves as one of the City’s major horizontal throughways and is the southernmost roadway included in the Corridor Construction Program. Similar to its paralleled neighbor William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane has seen an explosive amount of development over the years. While some segments of Slaughter Lane have retained its rural roots, much of the roadway now hosts sprawling residential neighborhoods and bustling shopping centers. Historical Context This roadway is named after the nearby Slaughter Creek, which gets its namesake from pioneer Stephen F. Slaughter. One of the earliest white settlers in what is now Travis County, Mr. Slaughter had received a large grant of land in the south Austin area in 1835. Over the years, the land that contains Slaughter Lane has transformed with major residential and commercial development. But not too long ago, Slaughter Lane was still known to Austinites as a quieter part of town that felt more secluded from urban life than it does today. Native Austinite and Corridor Program Project Manager for Slaughter Lane Greg Weems recalls life along Slaughter in the 1980s, when he was in grade school: “Back then it was pretty common for a lot of kids to ride their bikes [along Slaughter Lane], so we grouped up and rode together. The biggest concern we had was crossing the train tracks—but there is an overpass there now…” Culture and Arts of Corridor Similar to William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane is regarded by many as a utilitarian roadway that lacks an obvious arts and culture scene. As growth along this corridor continues, there are opportunities …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240916-010 Date: September 16, 2024 Subject: Recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation Seconded By: Commissioner Zisman Motioned By: Commissioner Schmalbach Recommendation The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Rationale: The Arts Commission regularly hears from members of the arts and cultural community that the availability and cost of creative space has become prohibitively expensive for small and medium-sized arts organizations (see for one example the presentation by dance and theatre artists from the May 20th meeting). Both proposed programs are intended to incentivize the creation or preservation of affordable creative spaces – they are tools to help meet the urgent needs for affordability for small businesses and independent creators in this city. Arts and music in Austin not only provide the basis of our place-identity, they are also a key driver of the tourism economy and a core factor in residents’ quality of life. It is therefore critical that the City prioritize the creation of tools and investment strategies to support the health of our local creative and cultural economy. Vote: 8-0 For: Commissioner Celina Zisman Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Gina Houston Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Faiza Kracheni Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Nagavalli Medicharla Against: Abstain: 1 of 2 Absent: Commissioner Keys Commissioner Maldonado Attest: Jesus Varela Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 16, September 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Faiza Kracheni Board Members Absent: Monica Maldonado, Keyheira Keys, CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Chrstine Hoang of Color Arc Productions spoke about their history and invite the commissioners to attend their story telling event. They also wanted to thank the City of Austin for offering the Thrive grant which has helped them expand their programming APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 19, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Zisman’s motion, Commissioner Kracheni’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Maldonado and Keys absent, and Schmalbach and Mok abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was given by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston An update was given by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat No action taken Approve …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 6:00 PM In Person Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on August 8th, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report on new AIPP panelists by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from July 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: AIPP Panel Liaisons for each new AIPP project Discussion: Outreach Plan for September RFQ launch Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Colony Park Pool Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Beverly Sheffield Pool AIPP Project – Sun McColgin Discussion: Schedule an AIPP Panel retreat 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. ACTION: Approve Final Design Corridor: Escarpment Trailhead ACTION: Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally- Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the August 5, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff update on Art in Public Places recently approved RFQs and Artist Information Session Schedule by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places recent community engagement as part of the Longhorn Dam “Wishbone” Bridge Capital Improvement Project by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (pending AIPP …
AIPP Requests for Qualifications Calls open September 24 – October 22, 2024 Request for Qualifications for the Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds Background • • The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers a range of educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and lectures throughout the year. In 1892, European portrait sculptress Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio named Formosaand resumed her career as a sculptor of notables. At Formosa, Ney sculpted legendary Texans, including Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston. Ney also assembled at her American studio portraits of European notables, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Otto von Bismarck, Arthur Schopenhauer and Jacob Grimm. • At the turn of the 19th century, Elisabet Ney’s studio became a gathering place for influential Texans drawn to “Miss Ney” and to the stimulating discussions of politics, art and philosophy that took place there. Following Ney’s death, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Goals & Process 1. A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places 2. Honors Elisabet Ney’s art, history and legacy 3. Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment Experience creating 3-dimensional permanent artwork in materials suitable for Austin-based visual artists who reside in the seven counties bounding the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) Eligibility exterior environments at least 18 years of age Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions 4. 5. Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment installed Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Selection Process • • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope A five-member selection panel composed of visual arts professionals and community representatives will review all eligible submissions. Only one artist …
AIPP – Longhorn Dam Bridge Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams Mendez Recreation Center – Wednesday, July 17 Activities 1. Community Meeting: Introduced Reginald C. Adams and his team. Presented the Longhorn Dam Bridge Mosaic Mural AIPP Project, including objectives and expected outcomes. 2. Visioning Workshop: Conducted a workshop to gather ideas and themes for the mosaic. Used interactive activities like brainstorming sessions, sketching, and storytelling. • • About 60 counselors and campers ages 5-13 participated! About 15 adults from the general public participated in person! 3. Survey Distribution: Distributed surveys to collect input and ideas from community members in person, and those who wereunable to attend the meeting –up through August 17 AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Location & Information AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Artist Budget: $190,000 Council District: 3 Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Public Works Tentative Schedule Fall 2024 • Followup Community Engagement with design draft Summer 2025 • Final Design Presentation to AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Summer 2025 – Summer 2026 • Fabrication with Community Participation Fall 2026 • Installation Thank You!
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” DEACESSIONING OPTIONS IN THE POLICY Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. *One of the Commission Contracts does not permit the artist to purchase their artwork outright. DEACESSIONING PROCESS: - Sponsor Department and Legal opinions gathered. - Letters out to all artists stating intent and their contractual options. - Present to Arts Commission for review and Jury nomination - October - Compile final evaluation for presentation to Council by end of 2024. C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R R E M O D E L AIPP ARTWORKS FOR DEACESSIONING 2024 2 N D S T B LO C K 1 6 - R E B U I L D 2025 N A G A Y M C A 202 4 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 Aquifer LaMa Ventures (Phillip Lamb & Susan Magilow) 2014 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 North Austin Community Garden 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758 ThoughtBarn 2014 Original installation A U S G A R A G E S R E M O D E L 2025 Transition (4 tile compositions) James Talbot 2006 2023 Conservators assessment report.
19 ARTWORK LOAN APPLICATION Use this form to submit proposals for artwork loans. Loans are limited to five years, then may be renewed. Thank you for your interest in loaning artwork to the City of Austin. Please direct any questions, and complete and submit this application to Cultural Arts Division, City of Austin Ben White Building Suite 400 PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-7700 culturalarts@austintexas.gov Please attach additional sheets. The City reserves the right to request additional information in order to process a loan proposal. LENDER Name(s) Organization (if applicable): City Phone (Please check one): (Please check one: ___ Individual(s) ___ Corporation ___ Not-for-Profit ___Other (specify: _______________________________) Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email Loan of artwork to be commissioned Loan of existing artwork Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork: 5-10 years Conflict of Interest: Disclose whether the Lender has any active contracts with the City or is involved in any stage of negotiations for a City contract. ARTIST Name Nationality USA Address 1722 Woodward St Apt 210 Alias (If applicable) Birth Date Dec 19, 1981 Death Date (If applicable) City Austin State TX Zip Code 78741 Country USA Phone 512-751-5329 Fax Email tavis@billtavis.com Website Artist Representation/Gallery Name (If applicable) XTravis Country Healthcare District d.b.a Central HealthX1111 East Cesar Chavez SteetTX78702USAAustinMelissa CepedaBill Tavisbilltavis.com City Phone Website ARTWORK Title Description Artist Representation/Gallery Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email For loans of commissioned artwork, please explain the method used in the selection of the artist. 20 2 murals for the Rosewood Zaragosa clinic Artwork type (e.g., painting, sculpture) Medium mural spraypaint and exterior latex larger front wall has a large tree with many branchs smaller back wall has a bluebonnet Creation Date July 2024 Dimensions and Weight 1,017 sq ft Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork 5-10 years Finishes applied to surface Construction technique(s) If this artwork is part of a series or group, what is the total number in the series or group? If this artwork is part of an edition, what is the edition number of this piece, and the total edition size? Describe frame, if any. Describe base or pedestal, if any. 21 Describe any accompanying accessories. Current location of artwork Proposed City-owned site for placement (if applicable) Mural #1 is Mural #2 is For memorials, describe the person or event to be commemorated, and explain why this person or event deserves special recognition. ARTWORK HISTORY …
