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Greetings Artists and Arts Supporters!
We are sending you this newsletter to let you know about the latest activities of AIPP as well as upcoming opportunities!
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Art After Six
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Art After Six @ The People's Gallery
September 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stop by The People's Gallery at City Hall on the first Friday of the month for special extended hours and talks by local artists.
The gallery will be open from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Artworks are on display throughout the first three floors of City Hall and visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours.
 The artist talks begin at 6:30 in Council Chambers. All the featured artists have works in the 2012 exhibition. Artists featured on September 7th:
- John Christensen
- James Talbot
- Denise Prince
- Jill Bedgood
And mark your calendar for October 5th for the final Art After Six @ The People's Gallery event. For more information, click here. |
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The People's Gallery - Call to Artists!
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The People's Gallery: PG13 Artist Information Meeting
Sept. 28, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Au stin City Hall (Room 1029) 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701
The City of Austin is currently seeking 2- and 3-dimensional artworks in any medium by Austin-area visual artists, galleries, or visual arts organizations for inclusion in The People's Gallery 2013 exhibition at City Hall.
The exhibition coordinator will explain the application system and exhibition guidelines. Attendees will have a chance to see the current exhibition.
All interested artists are encouraged to attend this meeting. Click here for more information.
The deadline to apply for 2013 exhibition is November 2, 2012.
Click links to read the Call to Artists and to apply! |
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Other Opportunities and Events
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 The Cultural Arts Division offers the Next Level Program in order to raise the capacity of local creative organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Recent economic impact studies reveal that the creative sector in Austin accounts for over $4.35 billion in economic activity and almost 49,000 jobs, and continues to grow. Strengthening management, marketing, and fundraising skills is crucial for maintaining a strong and sustainable creative ecosystem.
Unless noted below, all classes will take place at the Cultural Arts Division Offices @ 201 E. 2nd Street (SE Corner of Brazos and 2nd St.) Click here to see open Next Level events available for registration.
September 19 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Building Partnerships with Business:
Employee Engagement and the Arts (webinar viewing).
Even in the current economy, businesses are still searching for innovative ways to recruit and retain employees. Hear from businesses that recognize the arts can help solve these issues. Discussion to follow webinar. Click here to learn more!
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September 19 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Insurance for Artists This workshop, led by Carol Vance of the City of Austin's Risk Management team, will help you to understand the different types of insurance and why (or when) an artist may need them. Click here to learn more and register.
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September 25 from 10 a.m. - noon
Community, Collaboration, and Trade
Jennifer Chenoweth of Fisterra Studio will present examples of how artists can create relationships and alliances to further their individual projects and careers. We will discuss appropriate approaches to personal networking and building trust as well as how to create and negotiate relationships for mutual benefit, including subcontracting, barter, and time-sharing.
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October 9 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Preparing Artwork for Display: Tips from a Professional Installer
NOTE LOCATION: Austin City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street Room 1029
"D-Rings? French Cleat? Floreat nails?" People's Gallery Art Preparator, Steve Marsh, will give an overview of methodology and hardware used to professionally prepare and install works of art. He will speak as a professional art installer and preparator who has been employed by The Whitney Museum of American Art, Phillips De Pury Auctioneers and Paula Cooper Gallery, and has with artists such as Chuck Close, Jim Dine, Robert Ryman and Kiki Smith.
If you have questions about a specific artwork, please bring in photographs that explain the situation. If time allows there will be a tour to view particular hanging solutions used at Austin City Hall.
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Ann Armstrong's Stem Rack will be located at 111 Congress Avenue (on the south side of 2nd Street, mid-way between Congress and Brazos).
The inspiration for this sculpture came from a walk along nearby Lady Bird Lake and the vegetation found along its banks. 
