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JANUARY 2013

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!   

A quick look back at 2012
In 2012, Art in Public Places completed eight public art projects at various sites across the city! 

Community Charms by Jill Bedgood, at the Northwest Recreation Center
(2913 Northland Drive). Photo by Philip Rogers.

Arboreal Passage by Colin McIntyre, located at the Stratford Drive entrance
to the Austin Nature and Science Center.


Uprooted Dreams by Margarita Cabrera and community members, located
 at the Mexican American Cultural Center (600 River Street).

Rhytons
Rhytons by Cliff Garten, located at the Topfer Theatre on the
ZACH Theatre campus (202 South Lamar).

Turtle Plaza / Plaza de las Tortugas by artist John Christensen, located at
 the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park (400 Grove Boulevard).

Magnetic Column by artist Ned Kahn, located at the Austin Energy System Control Center.

Reflections by artist Reginald Adams, located at the African American
Cultural and Heritage Facility (912 E. 11th St)

Stem Rack by artist Ann Armstrong, located on East 2nd Street,
midway between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street.

Please join us in celebrating a few of these newly installed works at our public dedications this spring! Stay tuned for dates and times! 
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And we celebrated when two projects completed in 2011 received national awards from the Americans for the Arts' Public Art Network: Iron Wave &  Trilobite Shade, by artist Chris Levack, located at the Austin BMX & Skate Park and Your Essential Magnificence, by James Talbot, on located at South Congress Avenue and Live Oak Street.

Join the celebration by visiting and
experiencing these award-winning works of art!
Project Spotlight
Vito Acconci selected to create artwork for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Vito Acconci has been commissioned to create a work of public art associated with the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility at ABIA. He presented his preliminary design concepts Art in Public Places Panel on January 7.  Look for updates and opportunities to provide input on this project on our website and Speak Up Austin.

Mr. Acconci was recently named 2012 Designer of the Year by Design Miami. His 1973 video, Theme Song, is on view through the Landmarks Video project at University of Texas throughout the month of January. 
Other Opportunities and Events

GOT SPACE? Survey deadline TODAY!

Do you need affordable space to live, work, create, rehearse and perform? Artists, arts organizations, and for-profit creative sector businesses are all encouraged to complete the Artspace Market Survey.

 

Click here to take the survey, available online through 11:59 p.m., January 10.

 

The purpose of the market survey is two-fold. The information gathered will help inform the concept and design decisions for the 4-story, 35-40 unit artist live/work project planned in conjunction with the new Austin Playhouse at Mueller Town Center.

 

The results of the survey will also identify Austin's specific creative sector space needs & requirements, which will be made available to local developers, building owners, and foundations interested in developing creative spaces. The City envisions that the survey data will provide valuable information for the planning of corridors, creative hubs, arts districts, and incubators.

  

The City of Austin, Austin Playhouse, and Artspace partnered to produce the Artspace Market Survey of Artists, Arts Organizations, and Creative Sector Businesses.

   

Don't miss your chance to be heard! For more information, contact Janet Seibert at 512-974-7860.

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Call to Filmmakers

Faces of Austin 2013

Submission Deadline:

January 15, 2013, 5 p.m.

 

The City of Austin invites all Austin-area filmmakers to submit their work to Faces of Austin 2013. The selected films will have a premiere screening during the SXSW Film Conference Community Screenings in March 2013.

 

Visit the Faces of Austin webpage for more information.

 

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OTHER ARTWORK OPPORTUNITIES

For basic information about, and links to, other Public Art Calls to Artists around the country, please visit Public Art 4Culture.For 4Culture Opportunity Listings, click here.
The City of Austin's Art in Public Places program acquires and maintains works of art for City facilities and parks through commissions, donations and loans for the cultural enrichment of the Austin community. AIPP is part of the Cultural Arts Division within the City of Austin's Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. For more information, please visit www.austincreates.com or e-mail aipp@austintexas.gov.  

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MEETINGS

The AIPP Panel usually meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at City Hall, in Room 1029. Come see artists presenting their design work, listen as panel members discuss upcoming opportunities for public art, and see how the whole process happens from start to finish!

 

AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Arts Commission usually meets at 5:30 on the third Monday of every month in City Hall Council Chambers. After the AIPP Panel votes on a project, or an upcoming opportunity, the Austin Arts Commission reviews their work and decides which projects and opportunities move forward.

 

Click here for actual meeting dates and agenda items. Meetings can be changed so it's always good to check before you make the trip! See you soon!