Art in Public Places Public Art Master Plan Austin-Bergstrom International Airport March 2018 Gail M. Goldman Associates Patty A. Ortiz City of Austin Art in Public Places Program Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department Delia Garza District 2 VI. AIPP Curatorial Strategy Sabino Renteria District 3 VII. AIPP Public Outreach and Education 23 CITY OF AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Steve Adler Mayor Ora Houston District 1 Gregorio Casar District 4 Ann Kitchen District 5 Jimmy Flannigan District 6 Leslie Pool District 7 Ellen Troxclair District 8 Kathie Tovo District 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. Introduction Background III. Vision IV. Benchmark Study V. AIPP Plan Recommendations VIII. Measuring Success IX. Next Steps APPENDICES A. AIPP Projects at ABIA B. Participants C. Summary of Public Art Survey 3 4 6 7 11 19 27 27 28 30 33 41 Alison Alter District 10 D. Consultant Background 2 I. INTRODUCTION This Public Art Master Plan was created for the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program to guide the integration of future public art opportunities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) specifically to enhance the site visitor’s experience, reinforce a positive travel experience, complement the architecture and site, and add to the breadth and depth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. As Austin continues to grow, so does ABIA. This growth will generate more artwork opportunities and with that in mind, AIPP wants a thoughtful, carefully considered plan to guide the selection and placement of the collection going forward. The plan will help ensure that airport artwork supports a sense of arrival in an environment that is uniquely Austin and reflective of the region served by ABIA. 3 II. BACKGROUND CITY OF AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM (AIPP) The City of Austin was the first municipality in Texas to make a commitment to include works of art in construction projects when it established the AIPP program in 1985. The program was brought forward by a citizen initiative and when it first began, 1% of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project budgets was allocated to commission or purchase artwork for public sites such as the airport, libraries, and parks. In October 2002, the ordinance was amended with community support to increase the allocation to 2% and include streetscapes, a change that allowed greater visibility of art in the urban environment as Austin continued to grow. Austin currently boasts over 300 public …
AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT Public Art has been sited and installed at AUS since opening in 1999. Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. Many of which are on public display. Some are in storage. Acquisition of such Artworks happens through various ways: gifts, Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, non-capital construction funds and airport revenue funds. Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed below complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. Art in Public Places (AIPP) In 1985, the Austin City Council passed the Art in Public Places ordinance to establish a percentage of eligible capital improvement project (CIP) budgets as a set-aside commitment to commission artists or purchase art for City-owned property and facilities. AUS recognizes the City of Austin Art in Public Places Ordinance. CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. MUNICIPAL CODE (1985): Chapter 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least 2 % (two-percent) of the construction costs of a project to select, acquire, and display art. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(G); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11 Non-AIPP Public Art. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management implementation. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY This section of this plan that establishes records keeping, acquisitions, care and maintenance of Artworks in the Airport’s …
AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES – COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT Public Art has been sited and installed at AUS since opening in 1999. Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. Many of which are on public display. Some are in storage. Acquisition of such Artworks happens through various ways: gifts, Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, non-capital construction funds and airport revenue funds. Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed below complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. Art in Public Places (AIPP) In 1985, the Austin City Council passed the Art in Public Places ordinance to establish a percentage of eligible capital improvement project (CIP) budgets as a set-aside commitment to commission artists or purchase art for City-owned property and facilities. AUS recognizes the City of Austin Art in Public Places Ordinance. CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. MUNICIPAL CODE (1985): Chapter 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least 2 % (two-percent) of the construction costs of a project to select, acquire, and display art. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(G); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11 Non-AIPP Public Art. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management implementation. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY This section of this plan that establishes records keeping, acquisitions, care and maintenance of Artworks in the Airport’s …
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ART AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES • Public Art has been sited, commissioned and installed at AUS since opening Bergstrom in 1999. • Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. • Acquisition of Artworks happens through various ways: ― Gifts ― Art in Public Places (AIPP) program ― non-capital construction funds ― airport revenue funds • Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed herin complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. WHY DOES AUS NEED A COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? AUS has a fully funded exhibitions program allowing for temporary installations of borrowed small and large objects, artifacts, artworks and collections of public interest. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management process. WHAT IS THE AUS COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? The Policy establishes procedures for governing selection, commission, acquisition, design, fabrication, installation, accession, maintenance, repair, long-term care and deaccession of the owned and loaned artworks at AUS. GUIDELINES A. AUS Arts, overseen by Aviation Art + Music Manager, shall be responsible for visioning, planning, and developing all public art opportunities and providing guidance for project management of any permanent art funded through CIP or other Aviation funds to ensure consistency with AUS Design Standards and the AUS Arts Plan. B. AUS Arts will have primary oversight of planning of AIPP projects at AUS, including but …
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ART AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUS PUBLIC ART & ART IN PUBLIC PLACES • Public Art has been sited, commissioned and installed at AUS since opening Bergstrom in 1999. • Currently there are nearly 30 Artworks permanently situated in and around the Airport. • Acquisition of Artworks happens through various ways: ― Gifts ― Art in Public Places (AIPP) program ― non-capital construction funds ― airport revenue funds • Artwork acquired outside of the AIPP program shall not be considered Donations or Loans. Abiding by the CITY OF AUSTIN ARTWORK DONATION AND LOAN POLICY, the Collection Management Policy as prescribed herin complies with Section VI. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY (policy meaning Donations and Loans). Artworks acquired or borrowed as part of any City entity with an adopted Collection Management Policy (see II. Definition of Terms), AND managed by a visual arts professional on staff, OR managed through an outside contract with a professional visual arts contractor, do not require review under this policy. Artworks donated to such a facility for its collection shall follow the review process defined under the entity’s adopted Collection Management Policy. WHY DOES AUS NEED A COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? AUS has a fully funded exhibitions program allowing for temporary installations of borrowed small and large objects, artifacts, artworks and collections of public interest. From time-to-time, AUS will endeavor distinct infrastructure projects not funded through the usual Eligible Capital Projects method. Not all AUS construction projects are subject to the AIPP Ordinance allocation. Projects such as this are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact and viability for a public art opportunity. In the event AUS affirms an opportunity for public art, AUS at its sole discretion, will determine the appropriate public art project management process. WHAT IS THE AUS COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT POLICY? The Policy establishes procedures for governing selection, commission, acquisition, design, fabrication, installation, accession, maintenance, repair, long-term care and deaccession of the owned and loaned artworks at AUS. GUIDELINES A. AUS Arts, overseen by Aviation Art + Music Manager, shall be responsible for visioning, planning, and developing all public art opportunities and providing guidance for project management of any permanent art funded through CIP or other Aviation funds to ensure consistency with AUS Design Standards and the AUS Arts Plan. B. AUS Arts will have primary oversight of planning of AIPP projects at AUS, including but …
Art in Public Places Panel Membership Candidate Applications and Portfolios August 2024 Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor CV – Bernardo Diaz, b. 1983 Rochelle, IL Southern Methodist University – Master of Fine Arts – 2011 Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Master of Arts – 2009 Texas A&M International University – Bachelor of Arts – 2007 Solo Exhibitions – 2014 - 2024 Group Exhibitions – 2008 – 2023 Juried Exhibitions – 2008 – 2021 Projects – 2011 – 2020 #1 Please describe your past experience with or interest in public art: I have a strong interest in public art and public space, both formally and theoretically. My experience includes community arts and socially engaged art initiatives with grassroots organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions. This work earned me a nomination for Texan of the Year by Loray Polk and the Dallas Morning Times. I have taught courses in Art as Social Practice at SMU and currently serve as an Art Appreciation Professor. In my lectures and discussions, I cover topics such as the rhetoric of art and space, murals, graffiti, street art, public art and performances, land art, and issues related to hostile architecture. While I'm not as familiar, I also have a growing interest in the role of new media processes in public space, especially as it relates to nomadic deployment of new media works. Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor #2 Describe any special qualifications or experience you have that is related to the duties of an AIPP Panel member: With a BA, MA, and MFA in Studio Art, I bring a comprehensive knowledge base that may complement that of the current AIPP Panel Members. My experience as a juror and curator for various art projects is detailed in my CV and I can happily share more details about these experiences. I have also been a practicing artist for over two decades, not including my early creative endeavors as a child. :) #3 Please indicate your affiliations with any arts organization(s) and your role, such as Board of Directors, Advisory board, Staff, Member, or Volunteer. Please also indicate if any are Austin org. I was a founding member of …
Project: AIPP Project AFD 12 & 16 • Artist(s): Xavier Shipani Phase: Final Design Sponsoring Department: Austin Fire Deparment Project Budget: 100,000 Council District: 9 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias • • • • • • DATE:8/8/24 AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #12 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 Austin Fire Department/Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Projects PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission multiple artists to create permanent public artwork for services stations related to fire and emergency medical services. The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” The artists selected for these commissions will embed with the crews of the stations to better understand the work of Austin’s first responders and reflect their experiences with the men and women of AFD/EMS in their artwork. AIPP seeks qualifications for professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live and work in the Austin metropolitan area, defined as Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties. Six artists will be selected to embed with the AFD and EMS station crews and engage in outreach to the surrounding community for inspiration in creating their artworks. Each artist will be paired with a station or stations to outline their time. AIPP will work with the six selected artists as an artist cohort to collaboratively support each other and collectively adhere to best practices in community engagement and public art. Artists will be expected to form a working relationship with each other as well as the AFD/EMS staff and AIPP staff. Public Art Project Goals: integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; is easily maintained and; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. A virtual artist information meeting was held via Zoom on August 19, 2020. BUDGET The funding for these Art in Public Places projects is generated by pooling 2% of the …
Collection Manager Updates: New Art Loan ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 Mural locations on site z Central Health – Rosewood Zargosa Clinic New Artwork Loan 2 outdoor murals Bill Tavis was directly commissioned to paint two mural designs on open walls at the facility Central Health Leases from the City on Pleasant Valley Road. This is a major first step in an Art Collection Program started by Central Health, in which AIPP is advising on policy and art selection. Artist Concept designs
List of Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated AIPP Public Art Opportunity for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment First Name Last Name aka Why Nominated? Alejandra Almuelle Incredible craftsmanship, experience and individual in our community. Website https://www.alejandraalmuelle.c om/ https://www.thejasonarcher.com /work https://www.barnesartistry.com/ copy-of-works https://bit.ly/LynnBerryAustinArti st Jason Archer Jason's public art, through Show Goat Murals, has been a mainstay in Austin for many years. His work is well-recognized and well-loved here in Austin. Show Goat Mural Works Federico Archuleta El Federico Federico is the stencil king of Austin. Since the late 90s his art has defined Austin's urban landscape, from Tower Records and Hole in the Wall, to across town on the old green grocer, and even graces museum walls on Mexic-Arte. His art is displayed in the Austin Bergstrom airport (without his permission), and after all he has given the city in color and life, he deserves back this commission to be fairly compensated for making his mark permanently in the city which he loves and calls home. https://www.instagram.com/el_f ederico/?hl=en Adrian Armstrong taylor barnes Adrian's work is strong - he doesn't shy away from the emotions he so ably conveys. His imagery is beautifully rendered and forthright in its message. From Armstrong's website: "he is interested in the complex ways race informs how we assign value to and interact in the spaces we occupy. Armstrong draws heavily on his identity politics and lived experiences to depict the narratives of Black life. Nested in intimate and poignant settings, his figures often embody a range of psychological states, including joy, happiness, introspection, and dysphoria. Armstrong’s works seek to inspire new ways of looking at the familiar." https://adrianarmstrongart.com/ work Barne's is a multimedia artists whose work takes on subjects of spirituality and oral histories. She is a ceramic and fiber artist who has experience in large sculptural work and has the potential to translate into larger scales. Outstanding artist with thoughtfulness, education, and purpose, constantly uplifting Black Women and their importance in the community. Lynn Berry Lynn has a flowing abstract style that I think would be great for this project. Anahita (Ani) Bradberry Anahita (Ani) Bradberry is an Iranian-American artist and writer creating sculptural situations with plasma light. As organic bodies and minimal geometries, her practice is an exercise in life-forming: filling tubular vessels with pulsing plasma—the luminous fourth state of matter—and arranging the ethereal light in conversation with its surroundings. Each object is …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE AUGUST 19, 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 – July 2024 o Total HOT Collections July 2024 = $37,955,335 o 96% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund July 2024 = $2,507,777 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $13,895,522 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department August 19, 2024 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Upcoming Opportunities 3. FY25 Thrive/FY24 Elevate Updates 4. FY23-FY24 Thrive Interim Summary 5. Spanish Language Support 6. Grant Funded Activities Agenda C I TY O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments (As of 8/16/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 185 (93%) 54 (27%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 3 (6%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 36 (100%) - (0%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 13 (26%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,575,000 (89%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $226,500 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $460,000 (97%) $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I TY O F A U S T I N Upcoming Opportunities Our Future 35 Artist in Residence • Application window: July 24, 2024 – August 20, 2024 www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 • Info/To Apply: www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Virtual Open Office Hours • Application Window: July 30, 2024 - August 27, 2024 https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus • Info/ To Apply: https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus Join Here • Remaining Application Assistance: Sign up here Heritage Preservation Grant • September 10, 2024 – October 8, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant Art in Public Places – 6 Opportunities ($2M) • Application Window: September 24, 2024 – October 22, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/aipp www.austintexas.gov/aipp C I TY O F A U S T I N • Cultural Arts Virtual Open Office Hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon • In-Person: 1-on-1 Application Assistance, Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sign up here • Virtual: Drop-In Assistance on Tuesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Join Here NOTE: Opening—Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Closing– Tuesdays at 7:00 PM FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Application Prep- Materials Guidelines in English/Spanish Appendix in English/Spanish C I TY O F A U S T I N https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) …
• Project: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural • Artist(s): Amado Castillo III • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Austin Public Health • Project Budget: $64,000 • Council District: 2 • Project Manager: Frederico Salles G. AIPP PA NEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM # 6 DATE: 8/5/2024 Insert any images if appropriate, here: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Final Design Review Artist: Amado Castillo III Budget: $64,000 AIPP Project Sponsor: A ustin Public Health A b o u t t h e A r t i s t -Started painting at 4th grade, inspired by legendary muralist Raul Valdez -Native Austinite. Lived at Dove Springs for 10+ years in early 2000s -This is Amado’s 1st Art In Public Places commission -Small business owner for over 20 years Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • The artist has held 3 community engagement sessions at: • the Dove Springs Rec Center; the Library; • • Online Sessions Plus individual conversations with Dove • Springs residents around the neighborhood Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • Dove Springs Proud; • GAVA; • Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT); • Austin Public Library; • Constable George Morales III; • Arts commissioner Monica Maldonado • Dozens of neighborhood citizens Takeaways from Community Engagement: -Community Pride -Showing up for each other -Environmental history -Hopes & Dreams for the future Narrative Elements -Community Pride: A Youthful woman with her head up high reminds us where we come from and where we are going… -Showing Up for Each Other: An open golden heart with hands reaching out portrayed as the sun… We are diverse and inclusive. -Origins & Nature: A prominent Dove with background inspired by natural Springs. A direct reference to the nature and origins of 78744. -Hopes & Dreams of the community: A student avidly reading and working on his future. Our community’s future relies in our youth’s education. for illustration purposes only Pa in t in g Sa m p le : Dr a ft St u d y Siteplan: Wall Design & Dimensions • In coordination with APH, the mural area was identified in the NW stucco wall • Painting will be done on ACM panels custom-made for this project (6MM honeycomb core grid panels; unprimed) • ACM …
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 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 19, August 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 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Faiza Kracheni, Michael Vernusky, Keyheira Keys Board Members Absent: Heidi Schmalbach, Amy Mok, Monica Maldonado 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kracheni’s motion, Commissioner Vernusky’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Schmalbach, Mok, Maldonado, and Keys absent and Gray abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman An update was given 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 No update given Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok No update given 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 The presentation was made 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 Manage The presentation was made 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 The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email lindsay.hutchens@austintexas.gov, 512-974-3788. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Taylor Davis, 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 July 1, 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: Review the Mid Design for Mexic-Arte Museum AIPP Project – Fidencio Duran and Angel Quesada 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project – Amado Castillo III 7. 8. ACTION: Approve the AIPP Sites and Opportunities Plan for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ACTION: Approve the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AIPP Collections Management Policy UPDATE: New Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Sean Harrison Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 10. 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 Lindsay Hutchens at lindsay.hutchens@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3788 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION July 15, 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 June 17, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 25, 2024. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Arts Commission Retreat Recap by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the July 1, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado 3. 4. Update on actions taken at the May 15, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Shea Little from Big Medium on the future of the Austin Studio Tour Presentation by Raasin McIntosh, Vice President, Active Urbanism and Vanessa Olson, Vice President, Communication + Marketing on the Downtown Austin Alliance's DASA (Downtown Austin's Space Activation) program. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action on a recommendation to Austin City Council on the UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan with presentation by Kim McKnight, Program Manager, Historic Preservation & Tourism Program, Austin Parks and Recreation; Katie Robinson Edwards and Amanda Valbracht, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Discussion and Possible …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION July 15, 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS AGENDA ADDENDUM 20. Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards
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DASA Downtown Austin Space Activation ABOUT DASA Downtown Austin Space Activation Transforming empty, underutilized spaces into a platform for social impact, community connectivity and inclusive prosperity. DASA GOALS Revitalize Downtown Support Local To transform vacant storefronts into vibrant hubs. To revitalize commercial corridors and main streets. To provide affordable and flexible spaces for entrepreneurs, artisans and small businesses. To help folks establish a presence downtown and grow customer bases. DASA GOALS Catalyze Growth Foster Community To stimulate spending and investment in our local economy. To attract folks to explore an array of downtown spaces. To create gathering spaces. To promote social gatherings, cultivating and sharing culture and encourage civic pride. To strengthen a sense of belonging and connection. VIBE BROUGHT TO LIFE JULY/AUGUST PROGRAMMING DASA Deep Dive Friday, July 19 @ 10am Future Front Community "Vibe" Dinner Friday, July 19 *Invitation only Creative Action Community Art Sunday Summer "Pop Up" Sunday, July 28 Mindful Bridges Mental Health Initiative Wednesday, July 31 XOXO PHOTOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIP APPLY BY AUGUST 9 ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM APPLY BY AUGUST 1 DASA DEEP DIVE JULY 19 @ 10 AM OUR SPACES 506 Congress Central Presbyterian Church GET INVOLVED Take Up Space Activate Your Space Support Want to be one of the first DASA Creatives? Apply to bring your energy and ideas to a DASA space. Have an empty or underused space downtown? We'll bring the magic. Want to support DASA creatives and enhance downtown's vitality? Give today.
