ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, June 1st, 2020 via WebEx. Panel Vice Chair Tammie Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Tammie Rubin, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, and Jacob Villanueva. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Laura Odegaard, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Frank Wick, Alex Irerra, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places. Audra Biediger, Alison Von Stein, Public Works. Anthony Collier, Austin Convention Center. Susan Daniels, Austin Transportation. Guests in Attendance: Chuck Smith, Pease Parks Conservancy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the meeting on Monday, May 4th, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo, Panel Member Villanueva seconded. Passed 5-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Election of Officers to AIPP Panel Panel Member Barnes nominated Panel Member Tammie Rubin to serve as the Chair of the AIPP Panel and Panel Member Jacob Villanueva to serve as the Vice Chair of the AIPP Panel for the next cycle. Panel members Rubin and Villanueva accepted the nominations. Panel Member Tammie Rubin was approved as Chair and Panel Member Jacob Villanueva was approved as Vice Chair of the AIPP Panel with a motion by Panel Member Barnes, seconded by Panel Member Lemmo. 5-0-0. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes noted that all of the AIPP items were approved on consent at the May Arts Commission meeting and that the process of approval went smoothly. Barnes notes that there is a lot of discussion regarding how the arts are going to be affected by the reduction in Hotel Occupancy Tax. AIPP Panel Member Tammie Robin is now serving on the Arts Commission’s Funding Matrix Working Group. It is important to have someone at the table at the working group because of AIPP’s TEMPO program. 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Action Items a. Presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department Pharr Tennis Center Renovations 2018 Bond Project ---Audra Biediger, Project Manager, Public Works Public Works Project Manager Audra Biediger introduced the Pharr Tennis Center Renovation Capital Improvement Project. An AIPP project will be executed for this site. No action was taken. b. Presentation by Pease Park Conservancy regarding the Artwork Loan of Blue Trees at Pease Park --Chuck Smith, Pease Park Conservancy …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission May 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held May 18, 2020 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, May 17 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 17. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, May 17) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2020 i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design …
May 18 Arts Commission Meeting Regarding Item under NEW BUSINESS 4.a.iii Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Background information for Arts Commission In December 2019, the Planning and Development Center Building (PDC) project was introduced to both the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Panel and the Arts Commission. At that time, both the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission expressed concern that there was no AIPP ordinance-required 2% percent-for-art funding included for this city building under construction. Andrew Moore explained why the AIPP Ordinance does not apply to the new city purchasing process by which the PDC is being delivered, the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Program. The P3 Program solicits competitive bids from the commercial real estate market for Class A office space purchasing process (P3). The selected developer then constructs a fixed price facility by a specific and delivery date and, at the successful completion of the project, the City purchases the building. The P3 purchasing process for city facilities is handled by the Finance Services Department. Find more information on this delivery system here: http://austintexas.gov/department/public-private-partnerships-p3-program-office The donation of the sculpture by FYOOG is intended to support the purpose of the AIPP Ordinance, even though the P3 system does not require it. Meghan and Sue have been working with Lucia Athens, who leads the Sustainability Office on a memo to Mayor and Council regarding this new delivery system, specifically to reinforce the City of Austin’s commitment to green building and sustainability, and also shining a light on other Council commitments and ordinances that are not currently reflected in the delivery process. We have crafted the paragraph below to be included in the memo (emphasis added): The Art in Public Places requirement for eligible projects to allocate 2% of capital improvement budget to commission or purchase art for the site does not currently have a corollary for P3 projects. Commissioning or acquiring works of art is currently problematic for P3 projects due to challenges with the artist selection process, funding availability, and project delivery model whereby the City purchases a building from a developer. The Art in Public Places Panel discussed this topic at their December 2nd 2019 meeting and expressed concern that the Art in Public Places ordinance was not being applied consistently to City construction projects created through this new capital delivery model. …
Art in Public Places Program 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 www.austincreates.com PROCESS SUMMARY Rosewood Neighborhood Park ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROJECT SUMMARY On Thursday, December 20, 2018, The City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to visual artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, install and de-install a durable, permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the character of the Rosewood neighborhood and thoughtfully considers the history and everyday use of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park. Artists and designers who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties were eligible to apply. Special consideration was given to artists with a lived experience in the Rosewood neighborhood. The total budget for the project is $44,000 with a planned installation date of spring 2020. The deadline to apply was Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5PM CST. ARTWORK GOALS 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 a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goal of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park AIPP Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: reflects the nature and character of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park and Pool; conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that Integrates with the site and the required signage for the project; is consistent with and mindful of the historic values of the Rosewood community and Rosewood Neighborhood Park site; is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. • • • • • BUDGET The AIPP 2% funding for this project comes from the 2012 Bond. The total award for an artist contract is $44,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. SELECTION PANEL The Selection Panel was comprised of three local arts professionals: • Miriam Conner, Community Engagement Coordinator, ForkLift Danceworks • Carre Adams, Culture and Arts Education Coordinator, George Washington Carver Museum • John Fisher, Visual Artist, Carver Library mural AIPP Project Advisor: • TBD Advisors: • …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Prospectus Project: Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Artwork Budget: $104,000 Deadline to Submit Request for Qualifications: July 30, 2020, 5:00 pm (CST) Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a durable, permanent public artwork that honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse, and fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer. Budget The AIPP 2% for this project is generated from the 2012 Bond; Proposition 14; Parks and Recreation (Facility Renovations and Improvements). The total award for an artist contract is $104,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. Public Art Goals & Priorities The Barton Springs Pool and the bathhouse have historic desig- nation and so are subject to constraints for type and location of the artwork. In addition, it is important that the AIPP artwork be accessible to citizens without paying the fee to enter the pool area. After discussions with the Barton Springs Conservancy, the Austin Parks Department, and the project design team, it was de- termined that the site could benefit from artwork that enhances the experience of the exhibit areas or the lobby of the Rotunda; or it could be an exterior artwork within or near the site work included in the sponsor project. See Appendices A, B and C for more information. 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 a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goals of the project were developed through discussions with community members by PARD and AIPP staff. Barton Springs Bathhouse AIPP Project Prospectus Page 1 of 17 May 2020 Draft goals for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project are to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: • honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse; • • • • • fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer; is consistent with the historic context …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, the City of Austin and Travis County both declared a local state of disaster due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and issued measures to reduce the possibility of exposure and promote the health and safety of City of Austin/Travis County residents; and WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and advice from local health authorities, subsequent executive orders in the City of Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, and the State of Texas have limited business operations and human social interactions to protect and promote public health; and WHEREAS, these and other necessary measures taken by jurisdictions across the United States and the world to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have limited public interactions, closed schools and businesses, and resulted in economic uncertainty that has left an unprecedented number of Austin residents facing unemployment or underemployment; and WHEREAS, since the beginning of the crisis, the City Council of the City of Austin has responded to this through several actions , including Ordinance No. 20200326-090 and Resolution Nos. 20200326-091, 20200326-092, 20200409-079, 20200409-081, 20200409-086, and 20200423-040 each of which respond to needs of Austin residents amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and open a path toward relief in economic strain for individuals and businesses during this crisis; and 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, the City has been able to launch several programs to date, however, currently launched programs have already received more requests for assistance than there are available funds; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the CARES Act, was signed into law, which authorized $2 trillion in federal economic relief through a stimulus infusion into housing and public health programs, as well as direct financial assistance and additional unemployment benefits to individuals, allocating $170 million to the City of Austin with an additional tens of millions to our partner counties; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2020, federal guidelines for expending the CARES Act funding were released, helping to lay out the …
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM FUNDING – HOTEL O CCUPAN CY TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAY 18, 2020 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 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 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 DRAFT DRAFT Cultural Arts Fund Beginning Balance 4,518,915 3,215,422 2,960,636 1,758,364 (1,564,286) Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Other Funds Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21* Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 56,500 56,500 70,152 70,152 38,500 38,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 11,880,629 9,304,634 0 0 0 3,144,447 0 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 15,025,076 9,304,634 11,288,217 12,709,631 8,283,508 15,050,076 9,329,634 Cultural Arts and Contracts 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 Total Program Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 6,835,302 Total Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirem ents Adjustment to GAAP Ending Balance No te: Numbers may no t add due to ro unding. (1,389,227) (292,277) (4,524,922) 2,241,646 2,494,332 85,734 37,491 0 0 0 3,215,422 2,960,636 (1,564,286) 4,000,010 930,046 ** **PLEASE NOTE: The Proposed FY21 ending balances reflects a 10% reserve. EDD is working with the Budget Office to identify additional revenue for FY21 that will allow for level funding. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 6 QUESTIONS? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 7
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm 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 (currently non-voting member) MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum Executive Director; spoke to items 3.a – COVID-19 Hotel Occupancy Tax and 5. A.1 Cultural Funding – Discussion and possible Action on the COVID-19 updates, For - Funding from CARES ACT Relief funding should be used to fill the gap in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds. This recommended should be made and approved by Arts Commission and City Council a. Approve the minutes as amended for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020 Moved: Polgar Vote: 7-0-1 Commissioner Barnes Abstained Seconded: Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Commissioner Garza arrived on the dais a. COVID-19 update i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve items 4.a.i, 4.a.ii., and 4.a.iii on consent Motioned: Barnes Vote: 9-0 i. Approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Seconded: Polgar Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Approved on consent iii. Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Motion to approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Approved on consent 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates B. Form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group Motion to form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, Flores, and Fonte serving as chair Motioned: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Garza off …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel May 4, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held May 4, 2020 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, May 3 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 4 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-6345 or laura.odegaard@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 3. 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 laura.odegaard@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, May 3) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, May 4, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Vacant– Chair, Tammie Rubin–Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Jacob Villanueva CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Review the Mid-Design Presentation by Artist James Edward Talbot for the Little Stacy Neighborhood Park AIPP Project ii. Approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Barton …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, May 4th, 2020 via WebEx. Panel Vice Chair Tammie Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:04 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Tammie Rubin, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, and Jacob Villanueva. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Laura Odegaard, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Frank Wick, Alex Irerra, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the meeting on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Villanueva, Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 6-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT The Vice Chair reported that it was unfortunate the final AIPP Panel meeting of outgoing Chair McCray was unable to take place due to the pandemic and that his voice will be missed on the panel. There is interest in a card or some type of thank you for McCray’s service on the AIPP Panel. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT The Arts Commission Liaison reported that he was unable to attend the previous Arts Commission WebEx meeting. Reported what he did know – that staff is working hard on assisting artists and creatives during COVID19 time. The majority of funding comes from HOT funds—so with less travel, funds will be much lower. Will have more to report when we know more about available HOT funds moving forward. In the interim, staff has done an outstanding job communicating to the creative community about opportunities and funding. 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Action Items a. Review the Mid-Design Presentation by Artist James Edward Talbot for the Little Stacy Neighborhood Park AIPP Project AIPP staff member Marjorie Flanagan re-introduced the Little Stacy Neighborhood Park project and introduced artist James Edward Talbot for his presentation on his Mid-Design. AIPP Panel had an in depth conversation around community engagement. Expressed interest in more community involvement at this stage of the design. Artist will present design at the June neighborhood association meeting. No action was taken. Staff will prepare a one-pager for the next meeting about how AIPP is pivoting community engagement and input strategies during the pandemic. b. Approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project AIPP staff member Curt Gettman re-introduced the Rosewood …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission April 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held April 20, 2020 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 19 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 and Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, April 19. 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 board 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 LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, April 19) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 - 3-4:30PM 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, April 19 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update i. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. Cultural Funding Review Process (MJR) update, Meghan Wells iii. FY20 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells iv. CSAP update, Erica Shamaly v. Creative Space Bond update, vi. Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program, b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Arts Commission Officer Elections ii. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 201 East 2nd St. 0 Austin, Texas 78701 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Prospectus Project: Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project, District 4 Artwork Budget: $34,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the rich cultural diversity and distinguishing natural environment of the Georgian Acres community within the neighborhood’s new 5- acre, wooded park. Project Background The Georgian Acres Neighborhood is located in north Austin. It is bordered by Lamar Boulevard to the west, I35 to the east, East Runderberg Lane to the north, and 183 to the south. It is a diverse residential area with young families as well as older residents. Georgian Acres lies within an area of the city’s urban core that (until the last decade or so) was largely unplanned. The neighborhood and the adjacent North Lamar area were annexed into the city limits between 1945 and 1984 (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12). In 2006, Austin City Council acted to begin the planning process for Georgian Acres and North Lamar (City of Austin, 2010, p. 1). Together, these two areas constituted the North Lamar Combined Neighbor- hood Planning Area (NLCNPA) under the City’s design. The NLCNPA is approximately 1,297 acres of urban neighborhood with many suburban features (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12-13). The area is marked by single- family, single-story, ranch-style homes and multifamily housing units (i.e. apartments). Most of the NLCNPA’s commercial development is located around its periphery and includes automobile-oriented, industrial-type, and travel-related (hotels, motels, etc.) establishments as well as strip malls and various restaurants. Historically, Georgian Acres was the territory of the Tonkawa and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche) (Temprano, 2019). The area’s primary natural feature—Little Walnut Creek and its tributaries—was the site of clashes between indigenous peoples and early European immigrants (City of Austin, 2010, p. 12). The creek bed was later used by farmers and ranchers for its water and fertile soil. In response to threatening erosion, parts of the creek’s banks were stabilized in 1995. The creek is located less than a mile north of the Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park plot. Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Prospectus March 2020 Page 1 of 8 Since 1990, the NLCNPA has become a neighborhood rich in cultural and racial/ethnic diversity (City of Austin, …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Holly Shores Mural Restoration Phase II ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to direct select Arte Texas to contract with original artist Ramon Maldonado to restore the existing murals at Martin Pool. In the spirit of how the original mural was created, this restoration would take place over 6-8 weeks and would be surrounded by community engagement activities to heighten the community connection to the work and fully research and express the historic importance of the mural and the community connection to the artwork. The original artist, Ramon Maldonado, would engage a team of artists to execute the mural restoration over the course of six to eight weeks, possibly creating new imagery within the mural. The mural and the surrounding community engagement activities will connect to the identity and history of the neighborhood in the Eastside as part of implementing the Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan. The total budget available for this project is $20,000. This commission will continue to contribute to the preservation of the neighborhood’s culture and directly enrich the viewer through this unique civic, cultural, and ethnic learning opportunities. The experience of the mural restoration will engage the community in dialogue, creative learning, and participatory arts activities. The work will include capturing oral histories and video to help tell the historic and evolving story of this East Side Barrio. ARTWORK GOALS The AIPP 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. The goal of the Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool is to select an artist/artist team who will: Honor the artists, artwork, and dedication that went into designing and creating the original murals in this Mexican American Community; Restore the existing murals to their original state when possible; When restoration is not appropriate, design new murals that are in keeping with the tradition, aesthetic, and themes of the original murals; Engage a broad cross-section of the community in the design and execution of the murals; collection. Use materials that are easily maintained and vandal …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov Edward Rendon Holly Shores Phase II Prospectus Project: Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool Artwork Budget: $20,000 Direct Select of Arte Texas Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to direct select Arte Texas to contract with original artist Ramon Maldonado to restore the existing murals at Martin Pool. In the spirit of how the original mural was created, this restoration would take place over 6-8 weeks and would be surrounded by community engagement activities to heighten the community connection to the work and fully research and express the historic importance of the mural and the community connection to the artwork. The original artist, Ramon Maldonado, would engage a team of artists to execute the mural restoration over the course of six to eight weeks, possibly creating new imagery within the mural. The mural and the surrounding community engagement activities will connect to the identity and history of the neighborhood in the Eastside as part of implementing the Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan. The total budget available for this project is $20,000. This commission will continue to contribute to the preservation of the neighborhood’s culture and directly enrich the viewer through this unique civic, cultural, and ethnic learning opportunities. The experience of the mural restoration will engage the community in dialogue, creative learning, and participatory arts activities. The work will include capturing oral histories and video to help tell the historic and evolving story of this East Side Barrio. Public Art Goals & Priorities The AIPP 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. The goal of the Community-based Mural Restoration at Martin Pool is to select an artist/artist team who will: • Honor the artists, artwork, and dedication that went into designing and creating the original murals in this Mexican American Community; • Restore the existing murals to their original state when possible; • When restoration is not appropriate, design new murals that are in keeping with the tradition, aesthetic, and themes of the original murals; • Engage a broad cross-section of the community in the design and execution of …
Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 201 E. 2nd Street | Austin, TX 78701 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Phase II A, B and C Art in Public Places Project at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport Pre-Qualified Artist Pool SELECTION PANEL www.austincreates.com Leslie Moody Castro, Independent Curator, Austin, TX Fernando Andrade, Artist, San Antonio, TX Alex Rubio, Artist, San Antonio, TX Phillip Townsend, Fellow in African American Art at The Blanton, Austin, TX Julia Hendrickson, Associate Curator, The Contemporary, Austin, TX PROJECT TEAM Julie Harris, Program Manager; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin Gabriel Gomez, Contract Specialist; Properties Group, Aviation Dept., City of Austin Terra Goolsby, Artist, District 2 Cory Hurless, Curator; Program Manager I, Aviation Dept. City of Austin Burton Jones, Architect; Public Works Project Manager, City of Austin Rohini Kumarage, Aviation Project Manager, City of Austin Chris McCray, Designer, AIPP Panel Chair and Project Liaison Janet Zweig, Artist, Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase I PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, seeks to commission three professional visual artists (or artist teams) to design, fabricate, and install artwork for the second stage of the Terminal Expansion Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Applicants must have been selected as a participant in the 2018-2020 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. The Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvements Phase II B opportunity will have a LaunchPAD program component. The LaunchPAD Program provides a professional development opportunity for a local artist to gain technical and administrative expertise needed to compete within the field of public art while providing services benefitting a public art project. The program expands AIPP’s ability to attract new and emerging public artists to participate in the City of Austin’s public art program and provide opportunities for local artists to gain more expertise in public art. LaunchPAD also aids in the growth of the City of Austin public artist talent pool, creating a more solid foundation for Austin public artists as they apply for public art projects locally, nationally and internationally. PROJECT GOALS Art in Public Places 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 …
How to Post Your Event on Visit Austin We are excited to announce a new partnership between Visit Austin and the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division to bolster our collective efforts promoting the creative and cultural community in Austin to audiences near and far. Visit Austin is the top tourist search site in Austin the official destination marketing organization for Austin. As a result of this partnership with CAD, the program includes a specialized Cultural Arts landing page, a custom portal for cultural and creative event listings (free to post), robust search engine optimization and related marketing efforts reaching more than 3.3 million visitors annually. Visit Austin will point visitors to events posted by cultural contractors and Art In Public Places artists. This document is a step-by-step guide to help you post an event to Visit Austin so you can start reaching the 3.3 million visitors who use the Visit Austin site. ALL Cultural Funding contractors are strongly encouraged to post their funded events for FY20 to Visit Austin. For 2021, it will be a contractual requirement. If you have questions about this requirement for your contract with Cultural Funding, please contact your contract administrator. PLEASE NOTE: any field with an * is a required field, those without an * can be skipped if you don’t have a response for the question. HAVE QUESTIONS? See the next page for a list of contacts. After you submit your event: It can take up to 5 business days for the event to be approved and displayed on the Visit Austin calendar. If you have questions about your submission please contact Visit Austin directly. Want to submit more events? Please use the same link: https://www.austintexas.org/things-to- do/arts/submit-event/ If you have any feedback about your experience with the Visit Austin platform, please let your contract 1 administrator at the Cultural Arts Division know! Contacts If you have any questions about how to post your event to Visit Austin please contact Visit Austin directly by emailing website@austintexas.org Please expect up to 2 business days for a response. You can also contact your contract administrator if you have any questions. Cultural Arts Division, Cultural Funding Contract Administrators Sarah Corpron Cultural Funding Specialist Sarah.Corpron@austintexas.gov 512-974-7989 Peggy Ellithorpe Cultural Funding Specialist Peggy.ellithorpe@austintexas.gov 512-974-7978 Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis Cultural Funding Specialist Senior Annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov 512-974-7854 Jesús Pantel Cultural Funding Supervisor jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov 512-974-9317 2 STEP 1: Go to the …
MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Mayor and City Council Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director Economic Development Departmen DATE: April 3, 2020 SUBJECT: $12M Createe Space Bond Stdff Recmrnendaton or Acquisition Process Proposition B of the 2018 Bond package requested voter approval to fund the acquisition of libraries, museums, and cultural facilities. This package included $12 million in funding earmarked for creative space acquisition and improvements. Upon successful passage of this proposition, City Council Resolution No. 20180809-061 directed the City Manager to recommend “a proposed process, description, and criteria for Creative Space Acquisition and lmprovements...developed in consultation with the Arts and Music Commissions and in compliance with the use of bond funds”. Since these bond funds are part of the bond proposition that authorized funding for community and cultural facilities, libraries, museums, and cultural arts facilities of the City, the City must use the funds in a manner consistent with the rest of the funding and not for economic development. With Council guidance in mind, the Arts and Music Commissions convened a Joint Working Group July 2018 through November 2019 to solicit community input and vet options with Economic Development Department (EDD) staff and the Community Arts Stabilization Trust—subject-matter experts retained to provide guidance—to efficiently and effectively program the bond funds for creative space. Both Music and Arts Commissions unanimously passed the recommendations of the Joint Working Group on January 6 and 9, 2020, respectively. As the Joint Working Group conducted its work, EDD staff convened representatives from the Equity Office, Law, Real Estate, and Purchasing Departments over several meetings to determine the best method for acquiring creative space with these bond dollars, considering the proposition language approved by the voters, as well as the following general concepts related to these bonds: Projects owned and operated by the City, or by a nonprofit operator under contract with the City consistent with stated bond proposition purpose, are more likely to be approved by the State of Texas Attorney General, rather than projects operated by for-profit entities to the benefit of those entities. Projects that ate not owned by the City present a greater potential for legal challenges and would need stringent review by bond counsel. > These particular bonds for creative space were not approved for economic development purposes. Therefore, the process, description, and criteria should focus on creating long-term City assets that can be used for creative spaces over many decades by the community. …
