REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat Approve the Final Design for Corridor: Seg A Escarpment Trailhead AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina Approve the recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group on collecting feedback on pilot funding programs and planning on ways the Arts …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – August 2024 o Total HOT Collections August 2024 = $17,332,651 o 107% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund August 2024 = $1,655,262 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $15,550,785 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $15.55M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department September 16, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Status Reports Contracts and Payments Funding Programs Grant Funded Activities for August and September C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Contracts and Payments Contracts and Payments Update Elevate Nexus Fall/Winter Nexus Spring/ Summer Thrive Year 1 Thrive Year 2 Total Contracts 199 51 51 36 See year 1 19 Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued Total Dist. to date 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 188 (94%) 70 (35%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 44 (86%) n/a 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 49 (96%) 0 (0%) n/a 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 See year 1 35 (97%) - (0%) n/a $5,632,500 (90%) $251,500 (99%) $220,500 (86%) $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $470,000 (99%) Total Allocation $6,250,000 $255,000 $255,000 $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $475,000 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Arts Ed Relief Grant 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 17 (89%) n/a Funding Programs Program Dates Live Music Fund • Awards announced • Universal acceptance date September 27, 2024 Thrive/Elevate • Awards announced September 20, 2024 • Universal acceptance date September 27, 2024 Nexus Fall/Winter • Awards announced September 30, 2024 • After universal acceptance date Heritage Preservation • Launched September 10, 2024 • Closes October 8, 2024 AIPP Open Calls • Launches September 24, 2024 • Closes October 22, 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 6 Nexus Applications Received 294 applications received 261 eligible applications •4 Spanish applications •290 English applications •89% eligible •All Spanish applications eligible C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M …
• Project: Corridor Seg A : Escarpment Trailhead • Artist(s): Yuliya Lanina • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Transportation Public Works • Project Budget: $63,000 • Council District: 8 • Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias ARTS COMMISSON MEETING DATE:9/10/24 Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Corridor Construction Program Slaughter Lane Art in Public Places Projects (2) Project Summary The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of two (2) artists or artist teams who can innovatively and thoughtfully respond to the design within the context of the Slaughter Lane Construction project. Project Background Slaughter Lane serves as one of the City’s major horizontal throughways and is the southernmost roadway included in the Corridor Construction Program. Similar to its paralleled neighbor William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane has seen an explosive amount of development over the years. While some segments of Slaughter Lane have retained its rural roots, much of the roadway now hosts sprawling residential neighborhoods and bustling shopping centers. Historical Context This roadway is named after the nearby Slaughter Creek, which gets its namesake from pioneer Stephen F. Slaughter. One of the earliest white settlers in what is now Travis County, Mr. Slaughter had received a large grant of land in the south Austin area in 1835. Over the years, the land that contains Slaughter Lane has transformed with major residential and commercial development. But not too long ago, Slaughter Lane was still known to Austinites as a quieter part of town that felt more secluded from urban life than it does today. Native Austinite and Corridor Program Project Manager for Slaughter Lane Greg Weems recalls life along Slaughter in the 1980s, when he was in grade school: “Back then it was pretty common for a lot of kids to ride their bikes [along Slaughter Lane], so we grouped up and rode together. The biggest concern we had was crossing the train tracks—but there is an overpass there now…” Culture and Arts of Corridor Similar to William Cannon Drive, Slaughter Lane is regarded by many as a utilitarian roadway that lacks an obvious arts and culture scene. As growth along this corridor continues, there are opportunities …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240916-010 Date: September 16, 2024 Subject: Recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation Seconded By: Commissioner Zisman Motioned By: Commissioner Schmalbach Recommendation The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission supports adoption of EDD’s Creative Combining District and Development Bonus Program and for the Place-Based Enhancement Program. Commissioners expressed support for the Creative Districts program at its regular meeting on March 18th, 2024 (Agenda Item 12) and for the Place- Based Enhancement program (Agenda Item 8) on May 20th, 2024. Rationale: The Arts Commission regularly hears from members of the arts and cultural community that the availability and cost of creative space has become prohibitively expensive for small and medium-sized arts organizations (see for one example the presentation by dance and theatre artists from the May 20th meeting). Both proposed programs are intended to incentivize the creation or preservation of affordable creative spaces – they are tools to help meet the urgent needs for affordability for small businesses and independent creators in this city. Arts and music in Austin not only provide the basis of our place-identity, they are also a key driver of the tourism economy and a core factor in residents’ quality of life. It is therefore critical that the City prioritize the creation of tools and investment strategies to support the health of our local creative and cultural economy. Vote: 8-0 For: Commissioner Celina Zisman Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach Commissioner Felipe Garza Commissioner Gina Houston Commissioner Acia Gray Commissioner Faiza Kracheni Commissioner Amy Mok Commissioner Nagavalli Medicharla Against: Abstain: 1 of 2 Absent: Commissioner Keys Commissioner Maldonado Attest: Jesus Varela Arts Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 16, September 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman, Heidi Schmalbach, Faiza Kracheni Board Members Absent: Monica Maldonado, Keyheira Keys, CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Chrstine Hoang of Color Arc Productions spoke about their history and invite the commissioners to attend their story telling event. They also wanted to thank the City of Austin for offering the Thrive grant which has helped them expand their programming APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 19, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Zisman’s motion, Commissioner Kracheni’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Maldonado and Keys absent, and Schmalbach and Mok abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was given by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston An update was given by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat No action taken Approve …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 6:00 PM In Person Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on August 8th, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report on new AIPP panelists by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from July 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: AIPP Panel Liaisons for each new AIPP project Discussion: Outreach Plan for September RFQ launch Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Colony Park Pool Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Beverly Sheffield Pool AIPP Project – Sun McColgin Discussion: Schedule an AIPP Panel retreat 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. ACTION: Approve Final Design Corridor: Escarpment Trailhead ACTION: Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally- Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the August 5, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok 2. 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff update on Art in Public Places recently approved RFQs and Artist Information Session Schedule by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places recent community engagement as part of the Longhorn Dam “Wishbone” Bridge Capital Improvement Project by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve List of Selection Panel & Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated Art in Public Places Projects for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (pending AIPP …
AIPP Requests for Qualifications Calls open September 24 – October 22, 2024 Request for Qualifications for the Elisabet Ney Museum Grounds Background • • The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. The museum offers a range of educational programs, exhibits, special events, workshops and lectures throughout the year. In 1892, European portrait sculptress Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio named Formosaand resumed her career as a sculptor of notables. At Formosa, Ney sculpted legendary Texans, including Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston. Ney also assembled at her American studio portraits of European notables, including King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Otto von Bismarck, Arthur Schopenhauer and Jacob Grimm. • At the turn of the 19th century, Elisabet Ney’s studio became a gathering place for influential Texans drawn to “Miss Ney” and to the stimulating discussions of politics, art and philosophy that took place there. Following Ney’s death, her friends preserved the studio and its contents as the Elisabet Ney Museum and established the Texas Fine Arts Association dedicated to her memory. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Goals & Process 1. A work of art of redeeming quality that advances public understanding of visual art and enhances the aesthetic quality of public places 2. Honors Elisabet Ney’s art, history and legacy 3. Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the site and surrounding natural environment Experience creating 3-dimensional permanent artwork in materials suitable for Austin-based visual artists who reside in the seven counties bounding the Austin metro area (Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, and Blanco counties) Eligibility exterior environments at least 18 years of age Selection Criteria • Technical quality and aesthetic appeal of past work • Dedicated and consistent artistic practice • Authenticity, creativity, and innovation of work as presented • Communication of ideas and intentions 4. 5. Is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment installed Is permanent with an expected life span of at least 20 years Selection Process • • Ability and enthusiasm to engage the community in which the artwork will be • Experience with public art projects of a relatively similar size and scope A five-member selection panel composed of visual arts professionals and community representatives will review all eligible submissions. Only one artist …
AIPP – Longhorn Dam Bridge Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams Mendez Recreation Center – Wednesday, July 17 Activities 1. Community Meeting: Introduced Reginald C. Adams and his team. Presented the Longhorn Dam Bridge Mosaic Mural AIPP Project, including objectives and expected outcomes. 2. Visioning Workshop: Conducted a workshop to gather ideas and themes for the mosaic. Used interactive activities like brainstorming sessions, sketching, and storytelling. • • About 60 counselors and campers ages 5-13 participated! About 15 adults from the general public participated in person! 3. Survey Distribution: Distributed surveys to collect input and ideas from community members in person, and those who wereunable to attend the meeting –up through August 17 AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Project Location & Information AIPP Longhorn Dam Bridge Project – Community Engagement with artist Reginald Adams C I T Y O F A U S T I N Artist Budget: $190,000 Council District: 3 Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Public Works Tentative Schedule Fall 2024 • Followup Community Engagement with design draft Summer 2025 • Final Design Presentation to AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Summer 2025 – Summer 2026 • Fabrication with Community Participation Fall 2026 • Installation Thank You!
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” DEACESSIONING OPTIONS IN THE POLICY Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. *One of the Commission Contracts does not permit the artist to purchase their artwork outright. DEACESSIONING PROCESS: - Sponsor Department and Legal opinions gathered. - Letters out to all artists stating intent and their contractual options. - Present to Arts Commission for review and Jury nomination - October - Compile final evaluation for presentation to Council by end of 2024. C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R R E M O D E L AIPP ARTWORKS FOR DEACESSIONING 2024 2 N D S T B LO C K 1 6 - R E B U I L D 2025 N A G A Y M C A 202 4 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 Aquifer LaMa Ventures (Phillip Lamb & Susan Magilow) 2014 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 North Austin Community Garden 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758 ThoughtBarn 2014 Original installation A U S G A R A G E S R E M O D E L 2025 Transition (4 tile compositions) James Talbot 2006 2023 Conservators assessment report.
19 ARTWORK LOAN APPLICATION Use this form to submit proposals for artwork loans. Loans are limited to five years, then may be renewed. Thank you for your interest in loaning artwork to the City of Austin. Please direct any questions, and complete and submit this application to Cultural Arts Division, City of Austin Ben White Building Suite 400 PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-7700 culturalarts@austintexas.gov Please attach additional sheets. The City reserves the right to request additional information in order to process a loan proposal. LENDER Name(s) Organization (if applicable): City Phone (Please check one): (Please check one: ___ Individual(s) ___ Corporation ___ Not-for-Profit ___Other (specify: _______________________________) Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email Loan of artwork to be commissioned Loan of existing artwork Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork: 5-10 years Conflict of Interest: Disclose whether the Lender has any active contracts with the City or is involved in any stage of negotiations for a City contract. ARTIST Name Nationality USA Address 1722 Woodward St Apt 210 Alias (If applicable) Birth Date Dec 19, 1981 Death Date (If applicable) City Austin State TX Zip Code 78741 Country USA Phone 512-751-5329 Fax Email tavis@billtavis.com Website Artist Representation/Gallery Name (If applicable) XTravis Country Healthcare District d.b.a Central HealthX1111 East Cesar Chavez SteetTX78702USAAustinMelissa CepedaBill Tavisbilltavis.com City Phone Website ARTWORK Title Description Artist Representation/Gallery Address State Fax Zip Code Country Email For loans of commissioned artwork, please explain the method used in the selection of the artist. 20 2 murals for the Rosewood Zaragosa clinic Artwork type (e.g., painting, sculpture) Medium mural spraypaint and exterior latex larger front wall has a large tree with many branchs smaller back wall has a bluebonnet Creation Date July 2024 Dimensions and Weight 1,017 sq ft Anticipated Life Expectancy of the Artwork 5-10 years Finishes applied to surface Construction technique(s) If this artwork is part of a series or group, what is the total number in the series or group? If this artwork is part of an edition, what is the edition number of this piece, and the total edition size? Describe frame, if any. Describe base or pedestal, if any. 21 Describe any accompanying accessories. Current location of artwork Proposed City-owned site for placement (if applicable) Mural #1 is Mural #2 is For memorials, describe the person or event to be commemorated, and explain why this person or event deserves special recognition. ARTWORK HISTORY …
Mural design proposal for Rosewood Specialty Clinic, by artist Bill Tavis For the large wall on the front, I came up with two different concepts. The first concept (A) is a landscape which matches with the treeline on the left, to be reminiscent of the park just behind the building and to connect it with the grass and trees in front of the wall. This is similar in concept to the Bentonville Rock mural in my portfolio, in the way that I made the wall fit into its natural surroundings, even while the pattern makes the image stand out at the same time. This design is just a place holder – the landscape will be further developed if this design is chosen. I feel like this relates to healthcare because it shows life thriving, and the beauty of nature, with uplifting and vibrant colors. The landscape also fits well in between all of the windows. The second concept for the larger wall (B) if to show numerous hands reaching in to form the silhouette of a heart. The hands would be of various skin tones to represent the diversity of the community. The heart and the multiple hands show the care and teamwork of healthcare, showing love to the patients. If this design is chosen, the placement of the hands and arms would be modified to fit better between the windows. The hands would be handled in a style similar to the food items in the Harvest Blessings mural in my portfolio. For the smaller wall on the back, I thought it would be a good place to depict a healthcare worker. I have included two possibilities for this, one with full protective gear (C) and one without (D) - I wasn’t sure which one best represents the services you offer. However, I could also depict someone specific from the clinic, if there is someone there you’d like to honor with a portrait. Whichever face is chosen it would be handled similarly to the self portrait and portrait of Murphy in my portfolio (images for designs on next two pages) A) B) A) B) Bill Tavis Bio Austin-based artist Bill Tavis creates art in a style called halftonism, which is the result of several years of painstaking development. This style has its roots in mechanical printing techniques, which he has adapted in fresh and innovative ways. Halftones use a repeating …
AIPP DEACESSIONING PROPOSAL OF 8 CITY OWNED ARTWORKS ARTS PANEL AUGUST 5, 2024 AIPP DEACESSIONING POLICY HIGLIGHTS Acquisition and Deaccession Policy (2008) “Deaccessioning is an integral and necessary part of responsible collections management. It’s intended to be a careful and deliberate procedure.” DEACESSIONING OPTIONS IN THE POLICY Relocate the work of art to another appropriate site. 1. 2. Give the artist the opportunity to buy back the work at its current appraised value, if allowed by 3. agreement*. If donated, return the work of art to the donor. Seek bona-fide appraisal and advertise sale of the work, or sell through acceptable, sealed competitive bids. 4. Give the artist the opportunity to recover the work of art at no cost to the City, if allowed by agreement. 5. Dispose of the work through City of Austin surplus property procedures. 6. Remove the work from public display and place it in storage. *One of the Commission Contracts does not permit the artist to purchase their artwork outright. DEACESSIONING PROCESS: - Sponsor Department and Legal opinions gathered. - Letters out to all artists stating intent and their contractual options. - Present to Arts Commission for review and Jury nomination - October - Compile final evaluation for presentation to Council by end of 2024. C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R R E M O D E L AIPP ARTWORKS FOR DEACESSIONING 2024 2 N D S T B LO C K 1 6 - R E B U I L D 2025 N A G A Y M C A 202 4 Waller Creek Shelves Damion Priour 1996 $50,000.00 Riffs and Rythms John Yancey 1996 Index for Contemplation Margo Sawyer 2002 Macro/Micro Rolando Briseno 2002 Aquifer LaMa Ventures (Phillip Lamb & Susan Magilow) 2014 Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity Mark Schatz 2014 North Austin Community Garden 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758 ThoughtBarn 2014 Original installation A U S G A R A G E S R E M O D E L 2025 Transition (4 tile compositions) James Talbot 2006 2023 Conservators assessment report.
Approve List of Nominated Artists Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Austin Convention Center Redevelopment S U E L A M B E , P U B L I C A R T C O N S U LTA N T A R T S C O M M I S S I O N | AU G U S T 1 9 , 2 0 2 4 Austin Convention Center Covering six blocks in the heart of downtown, the state-of-the-art Austin Convention Center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually. Location 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street. Two blocks from I-35, the Austin Convention Center’s boundaries are Red River Street, East Cesar Chavez Street, Trinity Street, and East 4th Street. The Austin Convention Center has LEED Gold Certification. Funding As an enterprise department, funding for the Austin Convention Center comes from contractor revenue, facility revenue (includes facility rental and parking), Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT. High Tech Features The Austin Convention Center provides state-of-the-art convention technology to visitors. Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Sponsor Project) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Total AIPP Appropriation: $16+ M Standard AIPP Fee Distribution for Artist Contracts Current Prospectus: Architecturally-Integrated Public Art 10 Artists/$12 Million 20% = Artist Design Contract 20% = Artist Design and Fabrication Oversight contracts 80% = Fabrication + Installation Contract 80% = fabrication and installation of the artwork through Design Team Project Delivery (Construction Manager at Risk is responsible) Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Opportunities ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS Fast-track sponsor project Expedited artist selection Limited Entry Competition SELECTION CRITERIA Artistic merit Demonstrated ability to communicate Austin’s culture Demonstrated success completing works of art Interest in working with the Design Team Delivery method ELIGIBLE ARTISTS Over 18 years of age Live in the United States Emerging Artists encouraged No Public Art Experience required Austin Convention Center Redevelopment - Architecturally Integrated Public Art Prospectus JULY/AUGUST: ARTIST NOMINATION DONE - Nomination Panel is assembled by Design Team and AIPP Program TONIGHT- Approve Nominated Artists Roster and Prioritized Selection Jury List DONE - Nomination Panel Nominates Artists List of Nominated Artists goes to AIPP Panel for approval on 9/9 DONE - Internal review of nominations for eligibility and suitability Public Art Consultant confirms artists accept the nomination and the Design Team Delivery process. DONE - AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Nominate Artists Artists upload qualifications to PublicArtist.org …
List of Invited Nominators Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportuni(cid:415)es (10 projects) City of Aus(cid:415)n Art in Public Places Program Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment, City of Aus(cid:415)n The following art/culture leaders in the City of Aus(cid:415)n were invited to nominate ar(cid:415)sts for a public opportunity provided by the Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment project. 1. Carre Adams, George Washington Carver Museum 2. Taylor Davis, Art in Public Places Panel 3. Bertha Rendon Delgado, Arte Texas 4. Ka(cid:415)e Robinson Edwards, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum 5. Jane Hervey, Future Front 6. Hanna Huang, Aus(cid:415)n Asian American Film Fes(cid:415)val 7. Celia Hughes, Art Spark Texas 8. Sharon Maidenberg, The Contemporary Aus(cid:415)n 9. Raasin McIntosh, Raasin In the Sun/Downtown Aus(cid:415)n Alliance 10. Lindsay Palmer, Chroma Collec(cid:415)ve, Crea(cid:415)ve Ac(cid:415)on 11. Kathleen S(cid:415)mpert, Landmarks University of Texas Aus(cid:415)n 12. Coka Trevino, Big Medium The AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission were also invited to nominate ar(cid:415)sts for this opportunity as well. Submi(cid:425)ed by Susan Lambe Public Art Consultant, Design Team, Aus(cid:415)n Conven(cid:415)on Center Redevelopment, City of Aus(cid:415)n
Architecturally-Integrated Public Art Opportunities (10 projects) AIPP Public Art Project, Austin Convention Center Redevelopment, City of Austin Updated List of Potential Selection Jury Voting Members • Local Visual Artist (2): o Ernesto Hernandez, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Jamie Spinello, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Yareth Fernandez, AIPP artist, Dove Springs o Samara Barks, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Paul Ortiz, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. o Josef Kristofolletti, AIPP artist/Mural at 2nd St Garage • Artist with public art experience (1): o Beili Liu, AIPP artist w/ current contract o Agustina Rodriguez, AIPP artist/Montopolis Rec Ctr. • An art/cultural leader voicing Latino/Hispanic/Indigenous peoples experience of Austin: o Dr. Ondine Chavoya, Professor, Art History (Chicanx Art, Latinx Visual Culture, and Contemporary Art) , UT Austin o Paul Saldana, Save Palm School Coalition o Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum o Dr. George Vargas, Education consultant, Museum curator and educator, Architecture preservationist • An art/cultural leader voicing Black/African American peoples experience of Austin: o Dr. Eddie Chambers, Professor of Art History (African Diaspora Art), UT Austin o Dr. Cherise Smith, Professor, African and African Diaspora Studies, UT Austin o Pamela Benson Owens, Chief Executive Officer, Six Square Cultural District • Convention Center representative with understanding of how the Conv. Center runs. • Design team member who understands the facility’s requirements • Taylor Davis, AIPP Panel (or TBD) Proposed Advisors to Include: John Rigdon or Melissa Ayala, Waterloo Greenway Melissa Barry or TBD, Downtown Austin Alliance TBD, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) TBD, Design Team Representative TBD, Austin Convention Center Representative Faiza Kracheni, Arts Commissioner, District 9 Submitted by Susan Lambe Public Art Consultant, Design Team, Austin Convention Center Redevelopment, City of Austin 1. Local Visual Artist (2): a. Ernesto Hernandez b. Jamie Spinello c. Yareth Fernandez d. Samara Barks e. Paul Ortiz f. Josef Kristofolletti 2. Artist with public art experience (1): a. Beili Liu b. Agustina Rodriguez 3. An art/cultural leader voicing Latino/Hispanic/Indigenous peoples experience of Austin (1): a. Paul Saldana; https://saldanapr.com/our- team b. Sylvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Mexic-Arte Museum c. Dr. George Vargas, http://www.elmuseodelnorte.o rg/george-vargas.html 4. An art/cultural leader voicing Black/African American peoples experience of Austin (1): a. Mueni Rudd, Member, African American Resource Advisory Commission. o Mueni Loko Rudd is a Kenyan-American independent curator, cultural preservationist, and scholar advocate prioritizing art by and about Black and …
AUS ARTS. IT’S A WHOLE VIBE! An Airport Arts Plan Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Great public spaces are where celebrations are held, social and economic exchanges take place, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the “front porches” of our public institutions – libraries, field houses, neighborhood schools – where we interact with each other and government. When the spaces work well, they serve as a stage for our public lives.1 A JOURNEY THROUGH AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRPORT ARTS PLAN AUS Arts (Art + Music) intends to complement AUS’s current and ongoing planning for the future. This document considers best practices and a practical approach to holistically planning and implenting an Airport Arts Plan. Although the primary function of an airport is to get people to and from their destinations safely and efficiently, a frenzied travel experiences can be eased by designing an airport ambiance that infuses welcoming and calming feelings. The sights and sounds of art and music may also signal intuitive guidance to restrooms, gates, concessions and other passenger amenities. The purpose of this Airport Arts Plan is to set forth a vision and governance structure that allow for site-specific, collaborative, and advantageous arts opportunities for programming and experiences specific to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). AUS Arts brings together Changing Exhibitions, Live Music and Performing Art, public art with Art in Public Places (AIPP), and other types of cultural presentations to strengthen established programming, contribute to the expansiveness of guest services, and to ultimately create more remarkable journeys for all users of AUS. Notably, art and music, presented at airports, become added vehicles for promoting cultural tourism while enhancing the overall customer experience. Airport owners and their operating agencies globally have discovered that intentionnel arts planning and programming not only tells the story of their own airports and organizations, but also provides a platform to communicate the stories of their cities and their regions to traveling audiences. The leadership at AUS has demonstrated a concerted willingness to exceed industry standards with a sharp focus on customer satisfaction and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. A well governed and organized Art program supports that effort, and continues to tell the many stories of the local and shared communities who Journey With AUS. Prepared by Constance Y. White AUS Arts Manager, Guest Services Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 2024 1 http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/ …
Journey With AUS Art in Public Places & Other Public Art AUS Sites and Opportunities Phases I, II &III AUS Arts. IT’S A WHOLE VIBE! What Sites currently have active AIPP projects? ATRIUM INFILL Suspended Artwork. Artwork Title: TBD Artist. Josef Kristofoletti (Local) & Matthew Mazzotta (National) Current Status. Artist contract pending GATE 15 Suspended Artwork. Artwork Title: Convergence Artist. Beili Liu - Local Current Status. Re-design for new site WEST GATES EXPANSION 1. Wall Installation. Artwork Title: Spatial Weaving Artist. Kat Quay – Local/National Current Status. Fabrication 2. PlayScapes (up to three) Interactive Floor Structure. Artwork Title: TBD Artist. Reinaldo Correa Studio LLC Current Status. Passenger Engagement QUIET SPACE: RESPITE Site integrated elements (floor, walls, ceiling). Artwork Title: TBD Artist. TBD Current Status. Site selection/Concourse B. What else is happening? A Journey With AUS Over the next few years, the Airport Expansion Development Program will provide near-term improvements through a series of Construction Manager At Risk construction projects taking place on the south side of AUS’s airfield. These projects will help the airport meet current and future air service demands by enhancing passenger and aircraft flow, terminal amenities, roadways and airfield. What else is happening? The Journey With AUS Vision The Journey With AUS Vision: Meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience. The program's overall scope and budget are currently in development. The improvements will be funded through traditional airport development funding sources, such as airport cash reserves, current and future airport revenues, future revenue bond proceeds, and Federal Aviation Administration grants. AUS is an Enterprise Department = No local Austin taxpayer dollars will be used to fund the program. AUS Arts Planning MISSION The mission of AUS Arts is to contribute to the Journey with AUS Vision by elevating passenger experiences through presentation of experiential art and culture that reflect the character of communities local to Austin and, more broadly, to the Central Texas Region; that cultivate a unique airport environment and broaden the perspective of world class travel featuring AUS as a Gateway to the world for all. What does AUS Arts do? AUS Arts is the Art and Music division of the City of Austin Department of Aviation Guest Services created for the purpose of overseeing and implementing the following: 1. Curating Changing and …
