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. …
Dear Cultural Contractors, As the implications of COVID-19 unfold, we know that the shocks of this "new normal" are severe and unanticipated for you as indeed they are for us all, professionally and personally. Earlier today, during the City Council Work Session, economist Jon Hockenyos from TXP presented an update on the FY20 and FY21 financial projections. To access archived recordings of the sessions please visit: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. While the City’s emergency reserves are strong and the economic recovery response is developing as quickly as possible, there is an undeniable financial impact for the City budget and all Austinites at this time. As information on City-wide economic relief efforts become available, you can find these resources posted at http://www.austintexas.gov/small-business-resources. We also strongly encourage you to consider your eligibility for federal resources provided through the CARES Act. For more information on these programs visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options In response to this unprecedented situation, we want to share some important updates with you regarding your Cultural Funding. Below you will find: Information on the FY21 application • • Helpful amendments to your FY20 contract • Update on FY20 Community Initiatives April 27th application FY21 Application Deadline We know that the FY21 application process is top of mind for all of you. With all of the uncertainty facing us, it is difficult to conceive of “business as usual.” In response to the budget projections presented to City Council, it is clear that we need to adjust our own processes to better respond to the likely impact for our cultural contractors. With this in mind we are delaying the FY21 application deadline. A new deadline will be announced in the coming weeks. We will ensure that all applicants have at least 4 weeks to submit and/or revise application materials. At this time, we suggest that you pause any work in your FY21 ZoomGrants applications. For those of you who have already submitted an application, it will remain in the system and no additional work is needed right now. This does not mean FY21 programming or the application is closed. We are currently planning to administer the FY21 Bridge Year as approved by the Arts Commission, but the major events of recent weeks have significantly impacted our ability to plan for next fiscal year. Once more information about FY21 funding projections is available, we will share with all of you those updates and the new application deadline. FY20 …
Visit Austin is the top tourist search site in Austin, and as a result of this partnership with CAD, now includes a specialized Cultural Arts landing page, portal for cultural and creative event listings (free to post), robust search engine optimization and related marketing efforts reaching 3.3 million visitors annually. It is also available in eight different languages. More benefits include: Cultural Contractors now have even easier access to Visit Austin's calendar of events. This will expand your potential audience to all the 3.3 million visitors who use their site. >>Post your event at AustinTexas.org/things-to-do/arts/submit-event. Here’s a How-to-guide bit.ly/CulturalFundingCAD. Visit Austin’s site includes a custom content landing page that highlights the importance of the creative economy and features rotating art & events for tourists & residents. Be sure to tag your images on social media with the hashtag #TrueAustin to feed into the Visit Austin site & Instagram account. Austin’s Cultural Arts events will be featured in an email blast scheduled to be sent to over 150,000 Visit Austin subscribers later this month. We encourage you to post your event soon so that the email blast can connect its subscribers to your latest listings! We are excited to be able to offer this enhanced platform to support and promote your valuable work. Thank you for all you do to make Austin a rich and vibrant cultural and creative community! Meghan Wells Manager Cultural Arts Division City of Austin Economic Development Department City of Austin Economic Development Department
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Prospectus & Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2020 Georgian Acres Neighborhood: Background District 4 Area was largely unplanned until 2006 Park‐deficient neighborhood Young population; highest amount of children in Austin High diversity; 69.2% Hispanic or Latino (2018) Large immigrant population; 35.6% born outside of the US (2018) Many arriving from Mexico and Central America and beyond Historical territory of the Tonkawa and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche) people. Little Walnut Creek = main natural feature. Many single‐family, single‐story, ranch‐style homes, as well as many multifamily housing units (or apartments). Artwork Opportunities Possible artwork locations Artist Eligibility Applicant requirements: Professional visual artist, or artist team; At least 18 years of age; and Live in the 7‐county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Applicants are ineligible if they are also: Full‐time, permanent City of Austin employees; Employees of the project consultants and sub‐consultants; or Artists who are under an active contract with the AIPP program AIPP Project Goals from GANA Represent and connect Represent and connect the diverse cultures of the neighborhood; Respect and integrate Respect and integrate into the natural environment of the park; Inspire Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; Be Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and Contribute Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Prospectus Budget: $34,000 Artist Selection Tentative Schedule Open call to local artists; open for 2 months A 3‐person selection panel will chose 3‐5 finalists; followed by artist interviews (unless the panel chose 1 artist and 1 alternate at their first meeting) Recommendations to the AIPP Panel and Arts Commission for approval The artist will be engaged in a design + commission contract Possible Section Panelists 2020 April May June July August Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released Artist information meeting RFQ closes Selection Panel review of applications Park construction complete / park opens Artist interviews Approval of artist and alt. by AIPP Panel & AAC Artist design + commission contract executed AIPP kick‐off meeting Sept Oct – Dec Artist community engagement Mid‐Design review by AIPP Panel Final Design review by AIPP Panel AAC 2021 January March Apr – June Artwork fabrication July August Installation Dedication Polly Thurston, GA Community Member …
• Impact on programs in the Convention Center, Historic Preservation, Cultural Arts, Projected Revenue Shortfalls by Source Enterprise Funds (Analysis in Progress) • Hotel Occupancy Taxes – Severe Impact and Music Funds • Airport Revenue – Severe Impact • Steep declines in parking and concession revenue • Parking Fees – Severe Impact • Austin Energy and Austin Water – Moderate Impact • Reductions in commercial usage partially offset by increases in residential usage • Rate reductions and tier changes for residential customers being implemented • Development Fees – Unknown Impact 6
Artist Selection Equity Review ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION Leading with a Racial Equity Lens City goal of achieving a point at which race is no longer a predictor of quality of life outcomes. The Equity Office helps normalize, organize, and operationalize race‐forward efforts across city departments In Strategic Direction 2023, “Equity” is not a separate effort, but infused throughout Ensure that we are not further “othering,” marginalizing, or displacing through good intentions Commit together to continue this work throughout all of CAD’s programs to broaden and deepen community access to City investment in the arts and remove barriers to participation AIPP Professional Development Pipeline Encourage artists by... One‐on‐one staff time AIPP Artist Resource Guide Targeted Outreach Artist Information Meetings Public Artist Training Classes Youtube Video/Social Media 2% Ordinance (>$50k) 2% Ordinance (<$50k) LaunchPAD Program ($15k) TEMPO Program ($10k) TEMPO 2D Program ($5k) Selection Panelists ($250/day) Current Trends: 2018 and 2019 Number of Artists Selected Total Artist Budgets ALAANA Increase from 38% to 73% 7 19 16 10 2018 2019 ALAANA non ALAANA TEMPO + 2% Ordinance Projects Combined ALAANA $ Increase from 37% to 66% $261,000 $226,837 $512,249 $136,035 2018 2019 ALAANA $ non ALAANA $ TEMPO Artist Selection 25 20 15 10 5 0 60% 4 6 42% 44% 7 5 5 4 15 35% 8 65% 6 11 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 TEMPO Budget Breakdown $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 62% $37,000 $60,000 40% $68,264 $45,697 $50,000 $40,000 2017 44% $150,950 26% $49,000 $52,535 $66,249 2015 2016 2018 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA $ % ALAANA $ Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 57% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2% Permanent Project Artist Selection 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 89% 1 8 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 67% 1 2 6 1 14% 29% 5 2 20% 4 1 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 2% Permanent Project Budget Breakdown $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 68% 49% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $2,390,900 $2,140,800 4% $99,000 2015 16% $542,000 $101,700 2016 9% $202,500 2017 $87,000 $83,500 2018 $212,000 $446,000 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA …
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 MINUTES Commissioner Barnes absent CALL TO ORDER – 3:05pm 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. Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare – Speaking in favor of Item 4.iv 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 Seconded Zisman Moved by Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent 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, Kim McCarson v. Creative Space Bond update, Meghan Wells and Mark Gilbert vi. Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program, b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe – Postpone to next meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to move 4.a.iv.B to the beginning of new business Motioned: Polgar Vote: 6-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Seconded: Mok i. Arts Commission Officer Elections Motion to elect Commissioner Jaime Castillo as Arts Commission Chair Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Fonte Vote: 7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Commissioner Keeton returned to the dais Motion to elect Commissioner Michelle Polgar as Commission Vice-Chair Motioned: Zisman Seconded: Flores Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Motion to approve items 4.a.iii, and 5.a.i on consent. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project Motioned: Mok Seconded: Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent ii. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park iii. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent iv. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates Postpone to next meeting B. Discussion and action on CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group Motion to form CSAP Joint Arts & Music Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, and Fonte Motioned: Fonte Vote:7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, March 16, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 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 CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Holt-Rabb a. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax and City response to COVID-19, Sylnovia b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update, Meghan Wells 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance b. Vortex Repertory Co., Melissa Vogt and Jeremy Rashad Brown c. Jacqui Cross, Spectrum Theatre Company 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax b. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project Public Places Project c. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in d. Nominate a new Arts Commissioner to serve as the Downtown Commission Liaison e. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Budget Recommendation f. Discussion and action on CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II ii. Working Group Updates A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members D. Donation and Loan Policy Working Group – Commissioners Barnes (chair) Polgar and Flores 7. …
2. 3. 4. 5. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, March 2, 2020; 6:00 PM Cultural Arts Division Offices - Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Chris McCray – 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 not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. ii. Presentation on Austin Fire Department and the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services 2018 Bond Program Projects Presentation on the Anderson Mill 2016 Regional Mobility Bond Project iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project Park AIPP Project iv. Review the Mid Design by Artist Gigi Miller for the Ricky Guerrero Pocket v. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in Public Places Project OLD BUSINESS b. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates 1. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Economic Development Department at (512) 974-7700 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2019 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Division Public Places Manager a. Creative Space Assistance Program update, Kim McCarson, Music and Entertainment b. UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition and Faces of Austin 2020, Laura Odegaard, Art in c. Cultural Funding Review Process, Alberto Mejia, Cultural Arts Funding Program d. Art in Public Places Artist Selection Process 20 Equity Report, Art in Public Places Staff 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. 2020 Census, John Lawler, Travis County Census Program Manager b. Pooja Kumar, Founder of Guardia Vieja, c. Isai Chacon, co-Founder of Flamencura Music and Dance and A’Lante Flamenco d. Writing on the Walls - Molly Alexander, Downtown Alliance Foundation 5. NEW BUSINESS MJR Partners a. Discussion and Possible action on Cultural Funding Review Process, Margie Reese, b. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mary Jane Garza for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Interior Lobby Opportunity c. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mathew Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Window Shade Screen Opportunity d. Approve the Final Design by Artist Agustina Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Sculpture Opportunity e. Approve the Final Design by Artist Peter Ortiz for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Stairwell Wall Opportunity f. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II g. Approve FY20 Q2 recommended Community Initiatives applications h. Approve FY21 Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals guidelines 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – …
Q3 Recommended Applications Co‐Lab Projects AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Art Spark Texas ATX Interfaces (Nia Brookins ‐ vendor code name) Ishida Dance OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Rakhee Jain Co‐Lab Projects Latinx Theatre Initiative at UT Austin The Museum of Human Achievement Capital View Arts Jeannelle Ramirez Julissa Gonzales (Austin Mayan Collective) Arunachala Nagarajan Capital View Arts The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Thomas B. Yee Y'all We Asian Capital View Arts Co‐Lab Projects Nora McMillan Burke Kalen McGuire The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Capital View Arts GO workshop (DBA Civic Arts) Center for Women & Their Work AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY The Museum of Human Achievement SoireeATX (Meli Pinder) Total Recommended Award ChingonX Fire Exhibition Diverse Literary Voices East Austin Blues Jam Documentary Eastsider Stories Queer Bomb Dyke March Mohadev Bhattacharyya Trust Your Struggle Sunken Stage Andie Flores Jay Roff‐Garcia, rudio/noise Austin Urban Hip‐Hop Night Aaron Benavides Reverie LVnTheLife The Listening Lounge at The LINE Juneteenth Block Party Meghan Shogan Ballet Afrique Black Mountain Project Alicia Eastes Applications that did not score high enough to recommend funding Art Spark Texas Austin Filipino‐American Association, Inc. Douglas Richard Laustsen Jordan Walsh No More, No Mas, Inc. Outreach Productions The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Elijah Barrett Motion Media Arts Center Austin Russian Theater Company The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance Austin Tango Society Salvage Vanguard Theatre Art. Sex. Magic. 2. Kuniklo Collective Ellen Scott The Burrow Theatre Reduce Reuse Remake Frank Wo/Men Collective Score Recommended Award 30 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 17 16 16 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 9 9 9 $3,500 $3,000 $2,100 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,300 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $102,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Camerata National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Studio …
Austin-Travis County Census 2020 Outreach CITY COUNCIL UPDATE FEBRUARY 4TH, 2020 Update on 2020 Census Preparations John Lawler Census Program Manager Ryan Robinson City of Austin Demographer 1. The Importance of the Census 2. The Story so Far 3. Strategic Plan 4. Mapping and Serving the Hard to Count The Census Is Crucial ◦ Allocation of federal funds to state and local communities - $800 billion/year ◦ Reapportionment of Congressional districts among the states ◦ Texas expected to gain as many as three seats ◦ Redistricting of state house, senate, legislative and other districts ◦ City of Austin City Council Districts ◦ Travis County Commissioners Court 4 Federal Funds: $800 billion •Medicaid •Medicare Part B •Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) •Grants to local school districts (Title I) •SNAP •Highway and public transit programs •Emergency food and shelter programs •Head Start •Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food assistance program •Programs for the elderly •Crime Victim assistance •Substance abuse prevention and treatment 5 The Census Is Crucial 6 Austin Area Populations/Communities At-Risk For An Undercount •Young children (under 5) •College students – some 135,000 people involved in higher-ed in Austin •Immigrants/Foreign-born/Refugees •Non-English speaking residents who may be linguistically isolated, speaking Chinese, Vietnamese, or Spanish. •Renters/recent movers/the highly mobile/newly arrived/alternative living arrangements •The homeless – by definition, hard to find and count •Households of color •Elderly--aged •LGBTQ •The disabled, physical and mental •Low income households and the very poor persons who distrust the government 7 Travis County 2019 estimates Immigrants, n=225K Linguistically Isolated, n=150K Young Children, n=85K 8 9 10 The Story So Far… October 2018 – CoA and Travis County fund Census Program Manager role April 1, 2019 – First meeting of Austin/Travis County Census 2020 Complete Count Committee (CCC) June 2019– CCC forms Subcommittees to plan and coordinate activities August 2019 – John Lawler comes on board as Census Program Manager 11 The Story So Far… September 2019 – CoA and Travis County each set aside $200K for Census activities November 2019 – Community CCCs launched December 2019 – Regional Media Plan awarded $59,000 by Central Texas pooled fund January 2019 – Community CCCs finalizing messaging and strategies, and Southeast Travis County CCC formed 12 Timeline for Success January – Finalize digital assets and support continued development of sub-committees and Community CCCs February – Launch field campaigns and publish outreach materials March – Start regional digital and media ads, and bilingual …
Q3 Recommended Applications Co‐Lab Projects AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Art Spark Texas ATX Interfaces (Nia Brookins ‐ vendor code name) Ishida Dance OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Rakhee Jain Co‐Lab Projects Latinx Theatre Initiative at UT Austin The Museum of Human Achievement Capital View Arts Jeannelle Ramirez Julissa Gonzales (Austin Mayan Collective) Arunachala Nagarajan Capital View Arts The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Thomas B. Yee Y'all We Asian Capital View Arts Co‐Lab Projects Nora McMillan Burke Kalen McGuire The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Capital View Arts GO workshop (DBA Civic Arts) Center for Women & Their Work AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY The Museum of Human Achievement SoireeATX (Meli Pinder) Total Recommended Award ChingonX Fire Exhibition Diverse Literary Voices East Austin Blues Jam Documentary Eastsider Stories Queer Bomb Dyke March Mohadev Bhattacharyya Trust Your Struggle Sunken Stage Andie Flores Jay Roff‐Garcia, rudio/noise Austin Urban Hip‐Hop Night Aaron Benavides Reverie LVnTheLife The Listening Lounge at The LINE Juneteenth Block Party Meghan Shogan Ballet Afrique Black Mountain Project Alicia Eastes Applications that did not score high enough to recommend funding Art Spark Texas Austin Filipino‐American Association, Inc. Douglas Richard Laustsen Jordan Walsh No More, No Mas, Inc. Outreach Productions The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Elijah Barrett Motion Media Arts Center Austin Russian Theater Company The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Creative Alliance Austin Tango Society Salvage Vanguard Theatre Art. Sex. Magic. 2. Kuniklo Collective Ellen Scott The Burrow Theatre Reduce Reuse Remake Frank Wo/Men Collective Score Recommended Award 30 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 17 16 16 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 9 9 9 $3,500 $3,000 $2,100 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,300 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $102,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 The Museum of Human Achievement The Museum of Human Achievement Austin Camerata National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Studio …
FY 2020 JANUARY APPLICATIONS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Community Initiatives Program provides support for smaller community arts projects and activities that may develop throughout the year. The purpose of the Community Initiatives Program is to support public arts and cultural programming that celebrates Austin’s culture of creativity and to encourage collaboration, innovation, accessibility, and cultural tourism. Available Funding $286,000 allocated for FY20 (approx. 25% allocated per Quarter = $71,500) $57,394 available from Adjustments + = New Total for FY20 $343,394 Available Funding $62,500 awarded to 20 applicants Q1 Awards Q2 Awards $74,500 awarded to 24 applicants Q3 Available funds: Q4 Available funds: $103,197 $103,197 Applicant Stats FY20 CI Apps Total Requested Total Submitted Total Historically Underrepresented Apps Q1 Q2 Q3 Total for FY20 $127,950 $125,400 $167,370 43 42 57 $420,720 142 32 18 44 94 74% 43% 77% 66% Recommended Districts D10 12% D9 29% D1 32% D7 3% D5 3% D4 9% D3 12% Race/Ethnicity: Applicant Vs Recommended Applicant Awarded 99 3 1 Ar 1 1 As 4 4 B 16 12 H 10 7 M 8 5 P 1 0 W 14 4 Historically Underrepresented Groups Q3 Applicants Q3 Recommended 6% 23% 77% 94% Recommended Artistic Discipline Visual Art 17% Dance 6% Film 3% Theatre 6% Public Art 6% Music 12% Literature 6% Media Arts 3% Multidisciplin ary 41% Recommendations FY20 CI Recommended Total Awarded Total Contracts Total Historically Underrepresented Contracted Q1 Q2 Q3 $62,500 $72,500 $102,900 20 24 34 Total Q1‐Q3 $237,900 78 FY20 CI funds remaining $103,494 19 23 32 74 95% 95% 94% 95% Sponsored Project Score Recommended Award sApplicant n o Co‐Lab Projects i t a c i l p p A d e d n e m m o c e R y r a u n a J AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY AUSTIN REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Ishida Dance Rakhee Jain ATX Interfaces OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Art Spark Texas The Museum of Human Achievement Latinx Theatre Initiative at UT Austin Co‐Lab Projects Capital View Arts ChingonX Fire Exhibition Diverse Literary Voices East Austin Blues Jam Documentary Queer Bomb Eastsider Stories Mohadev Bhattacharyya Dyke March Trust Your Struggle 30 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 22 $3,500 $3,000 $2,100 $3,500 $3,300 $3,000 $3,500 $3,000 $3,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 sApplicant n o Julissa Gonzales (Austin Mayan Collective) Jeannelle Ramirez Sponsored Project Score Recommended Award i t a …
CREATIVE SPACE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CSAP) KIM MCCARSON 512-974-7963 KIMBERLY.MCCARSON@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ECONOMIC & BUSINESS LIAISON MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Purpose To provide direct support to qualifying creative organizations facing temporary or permanent displacement, or to those previously displaced. C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 CSAP Program Overview • Building on the success of the 2019 CSAP Inaugural Year. • Program budget is $800,000 • Program eligibility includes: • Arts-focused nonprofits and • Select for-profit creative businesses, as allowed by definitions within the program guidelines C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3 For-Profit Applicant Eligibility o Live Music Venue: An establishment where live music programming is the principal function of the business and/or the business is a live music destination, and where the venue clearly establishes the ability of an artist to receive payment for work by percentage of sales, guarantee or other mutually beneficial formal agreement for every performance. A live music venue is a destination for live music consumers, and/or its music programming and is the primary driver of its business as indicated by the presence of at least five (5) of the following: a) Defined performance and audience space; b) Mixing desk, PA system, and lighting rig; c) Back line; d) At least two of the following: (i) sound engineer, (ii) booker, (iii) promoter, (iv) stage manager, or (v) security personnel; e) Charges cover charge to some music performance through ticketing or front door entrance fee; f) Markets specific acts through show listings in printed and electronic publications; g) Hours of operation coincide with performance times; or h) Programs live music at least five nights a week. o Performance Venue / Theater: An establishment whose principal function and mission is to present live performances, plays, live music, film screenings, or other performances of artistic work produced by an artist, or arts and culture organization, accessible by public audiences. o Museum / Art Gallery: Facility whose principal function and mission is to exhibit, present, and/or sell artistic work in a variety of media produced by an artist, artist collective, or arts and culture organization, accessible …
Fiscal Year 21 GUIDELINES CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION, CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING PROGRAM Bridge Year Considerations • POLICY CRITERIA • Equity • Data Driven • Responsive • HOT CONSIDERATIONS • COMMUNITY FEEDBACK • Opportunity Cost and Capacity C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S 00/00/00 2 HOT Considerations • $12 MILLION IN FY 20 • TEMPO • 100 NEW APPLICANTS • $400,000 minimum additional awards • 700 total contracts • COMMUNITY INITIATIVES • ~$150,000 • 15% RESERVE • 10% by Ordinance • 5% optional by Arts Commission • ~$275,000 • CSMS • 200 applications per year with 100 or less funded • ~$375,000 C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S 00/00/00 3 Community Feedback • PANEL PROCESS CONCERNS • AUDIT REQUIRED? • Quality of panelists • OPEN TO NEW APPLICANTS? • Olympic scoring • Time to revamp • Fund 98 % of applicants AMOUNTS? • 990 FY 20? YEAR • YEAR 3, LARGER REQUEST • SOME ENCOURAGE INTERIM • APPLY IN FY 21 IF DECLINED C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S 00/00/00 4 FY 21 Guidelines Changes • BRIDGE YEAR • Core • Cultural Heritage Festivals Program • No new applicants • FY 21 REQUEST AMOUNT IS THE SAME AS THE FY 20 AWARD • AUDIT REQUIREMENT CHANGED C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S 00/00/00 5 Additional Working Group Recommendations • FUNDING MATRIX WORKING GROUP • Maintain the cap on award decreases • Increase Community Initiatives funding • COMMUNITY INITIATIVES GUIDELINES WORKING GROUP • Extend the 5-year cap C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S 00/00/00 6
SXSW Information 2020 SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE Future Visions: A UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition FUTURE VISIONS is an international multi-media exhibition produced by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and the Austin City of Media Arts UNESCO Steering Committee as part of the official SXSW Art Program. FUTURE VISIONS features 8 media artists from around the globe including: Japan, Denmark, United States, Germany, and Austria. @ Motion Media Arts Center (2200 Tillery St #A, Austin TX 78723) March 13 – 15th 2020 ◦ Friday + Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM ◦ Sunday: 11 AM – 2 PM Opening Reception ◦ Thursday, March 12th @ 7PM Closing Reception + Artist Talk ◦ Sunday, March 15th @ Noon 43 Artists submitted from 9 Media Arts Cities ◦ 8 artists selected (4 Austin, 4 International) ◦ Selected artists receive $1,500 + SXSW Badge Budget Breakdown ($20k) ◦ $12,500 to artists ◦ $4,000 to space + staffing ◦ $3,500 to marketing + production Future Visions: A UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition Akihiro Kotani Jens Settergren Martin Nadal Sarah Degenhardt Francesca Samsel Matthew Steinke Kat Kohl Olaniyi R. Akindiya @ Austin Film Society Cinema (6259 Middle Fiskville Rd/ Austin TX 78752) Premiere Screening Details ◦ Saturday, March 14th @ 11 AM Official SXSW Film Community Screening ◦ No badges required! Free + Open to the public Partnership between Cultural Arts Division, ATXN, Austin Film Society ◦ All filmmakers receive $500 + SXSW Film Wristband ◦ Judge’s Choice receives $1,000 Submissions ◦ 62 film submitted, 10-12 will be selected tomorrow! Budget Breakdown ($8k) ◦ $7,000 to local filmmakers ◦ $1,000 to marketing + production
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent CALL TO ORDER – 6:03 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on January 27, 2019 Motioned Polgar Motion approved Seconded: Zisman Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent Motion to move 4.a next on the agenda Motioned Polgar 8-0 Seconded: Barnes Commissioners Fonte and Reeves absent 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Division Commissioner Fonte arrived on the dais Public Places Manager Motion to move 2.c to before taking up 5.a Motioned: Polgar 9-0 Commissioner Reeves absent Seconded: Mok a. Creative Space Assistance Program update, Kim McCarson, Music and Entertainment b. UNESCO Media Arts Exhibition and Faces of Austin 2020, Laura Odegaard, Art in c. Cultural Funding Review Process, Alberto Mejia, Cultural Arts Funding Program d. Art in Public Places Artist Selection Process 20 Equity Report, Art in Public Places Staff 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. Asaf Ronen, Austin Creative Alliance – Event this Sunday, Working Together – workshop for giving tools and resources for artists who are interested in learning about working with artists who are deaf and hard of hearing 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. 2020 Census, John Lawler, Travis County Census Program Manager b. Pooja Kumar, Founder of Guardia Vieja, c. Isai Chacon, co-Founder of Flamencura Music and Dance and A’Lante Flamenco d. Writing on the Walls - Molly Alexander, Downtown Alliance Foundation 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible action on Cultural Funding Review Process, Margie Reese, MJR Partners No action taken Motion to take up 5.h next Motioned: Fonte Seconded: Polgar 9-0 Motion to approve items 5.b, 5.c, 5.d, and 5.e on consent Motioned: Fonte Seconded: Polgar 8-0 Commissioner Zisman off the dais Commissioner Reeves absent b. Approve …
2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, February 3, 2020; 6:00 PM Cultural Arts Division Offices - Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Chris McCray – 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 not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mary Jane Garza for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Interior Lobby Opportunity ii. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mathew Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Window Shade Screen Opportunity iii. Approve the Final Design by Artist Agustina Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Sculpture Opportunity iv. Approve the Final Design by Artist Peter Ortiz for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Stairwell Wall Opportunity v. Review the Mid Design by Artist Raul Valdez for the Govalle Park Pool AIPP Project 5. vi. Review the Mid Design by Artist Damon Moseley for the St. John Pocket Park AIPP Project vii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II; Curt Gettman and Laura Odegaard, Art in Public Places viii. Presentation of Art in Public Places 2019 Year in Review; Susan Lambe, Art in Public Places OLD BUSINESS b. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates 1. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Economic Development Department at (512) 974-7700 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL REVISED AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, February 3, 2020; 6:00 PM Cultural Arts Division Offices - Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Chris McCray – 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 not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020. 1. 2. 3. 4. CHAIR’S REPORT None. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT Arts Commission Liaison will report on proceeds from January’s Arts Commission meeting. i. ii. iii. iv. Approve the Final Design by Artist Mary Jane Garza for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Interior Lobby Opportunity Approve the Final Design by Artist Mathew Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Window Shade Screen Opportunity Approve the Final Design by Artist Agustina Rodriguez for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Sculpture Opportunity Approve the Final Design by Artist Peter Ortiz for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Exterior Stairwell Wall Opportunity 5. v. Review the Mid Design by Artist Raul Valdez for the Govalle Park Pool AIPP Project Park AIPP Project vi. Review the Mid Design by Artist Damon Moseley for the St. John Pocket vii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II; Curt Gettman and Laura Odegaard, Art in Public Places viii. Presentation of Art in Public Places 2019 Year in Review; Susan Lambe, Art in Public Places OLD BUSINESS b. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates 1. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Economic Development Department at (512) 974-7700 for additional information; TTY …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. City Hall, Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2019 b. Approve the minutes for the Special Called Meeting on January 13, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax report, presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Deputy Director, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process, presented by Alberto Mejia 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Appoint a Chair to the Art in Public Places Panel Nominating Committee b. Approve the Final Design by Yareth Fernández for Dove Springs Recreation Center, Art in Public Places Project c. Discussion and Possible Action on meeting calendar and locations d. Discussion of Cultural Funding Review Process (see discussion question below) What does a thriving Austin cultural system look like to you? 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible action on formation of a guidelines working group ii. Omnibus iii. Working Group Updates A. Update from Creative Space Bond Working Group – Commissioners Reeves (Chair), Flores, LaTouf and Barnes and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal, Chaka Mahone and Stuart Sullivan A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting will be on Monday, February 24 @ 6pm at Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX …
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION REVISED AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, January 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Economic Development Department, Cultural Arts Division, Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400, Austin TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Krissi Reeves, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on December 9, 2019 b. Approve the minutes for the Special Called Meeting on January 13, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Hotel Occupancy Tax report, presented by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Deputy Director, Economic Development b. Cultural Funding Review Process, presented by Alberto Mejia 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Appoint a Chair to the Art in Public Places Panel Nominating Committee b. Approve the Final Design by Yareth Fernández for Dove Springs Recreation Center, Art in Public Places Project c. Discussion and Possible Action on meeting calendar and locations d. Discussion of Cultural Funding Review Process (see discussion question below) What does a thriving Austin cultural system look like to you? 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible action on formation of a guidelines working group ii. Omnibus iii. Working Group Updates A. Update from Creative Space Bond Working Group – Commissioners Reeves (Chair), Flores, LaTouf and Barnes and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal, Chaka Mahone and Stuart Sullivan A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Next Regular Meeting will be on Monday, February 24 @ 6pm at Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E …
Art in Public Places Program 201 East 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 512.974.7700 www.austincreates.com PROCESS SUMMARY Dove Springs Recreation Center 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 (EDD) seeks to commission a professional visual artist, or artist team, to design and fabricate artwork for the Dove Springs Recreation Center at 5801 Ainez Drive Austin, TX 78744. The City of Austin requests qualifications from professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet and Blanco counties. The total budget available for this project is $44,000. The call opened on July 18, 2017. Submission deadline is 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and was extended to October 19, 2017. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Located in District 2 in south east Austin, Dove Springs Recreation Center offers Youth, Adult and Senior Programs as well as Sports Leagues and Special Events. The Parks and Recreation Department is expanding the existing building to provide a commercial grade kitchen and add flexible spaces to meet the desires for new and expanded programming from the $1.75M in funding allocated in the 2012 GO Bond for a renovation and expansion of the Recreation Center. The building expansion will be integrated with improvements to the park and play-scape, which opened in spring 2015. Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin in October 2017 and continue through October 2018. The facility will be closed to the public during construction. ARTWORK GOALS AIPP Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: Create an iconic artwork that heightens awareness of the facility; Demonstrate an interest in sustainable materials and builds upon the vision of the on-site wildlife habitat; Integrate educational elements that promote an investigation of the natural environment (educational elements could be physically or visually interactive); Consider the diverse community served by the center and the surrounding neighborhood; Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection BUDGET The AIPP 2% for this project is generated from the 2012 GO Bond for a renovation and expansion of the Recreation Center. 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 PROJECT ADVISORS Jack White, visual …
