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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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The People's Gallery 2013
Exhibition is Open!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to City Hall on February 22 to celebrate the new People's Gallery exhibition! The artworks will be on display through January 2014, so if you missed the reception, we hope you'll visit us during the rest of the year. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special thanks to Whole Foods Market for providing the delicious refreshments and the Junior League of Austin members who volunteered at the reception!
We're pleased to announce that the People's Choice winner from the 2012 exhibition:
Lady Bird Lake: Morning Light
archival inkjet print, 2011
by artist Jim Beckett
This piece is currently on display on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Read more about it.
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African American Cultural & Heritage Facility Grand Opening
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Hundreds turned out to celebrate the grand opening of the new facility on March 1.
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Included in the celebration was recognition of the new mosaic mural by artist Reginald C. Adams.The artwork, titled Reflections, contains imagery invoking the history of east Austin as well as 89 portraits of people who made a significant contribution to the advancement of the African American community in Austin.
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Project Spotlight
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Repairs in Progress
Part of the Art in Public Places Program's ongoing work includes repair of the existing artwork in the City's collection. While extensive efforts are made through the planning process to minimize the potential for repairs, AIPP deals with vandalism, effects of bird droppings, accidents, sun/rain/freezing/thawing, issues with underlying infrastructure, etc.. This month, the spotlight is shining on some of the repair work currently in progress:
Leaf, Pod, and Samara by John Christensen This trio of large abstract sculptural forms, located at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (in front of the west side of the terminal at ground level adjacent to the passenger pick up lane), will receive a resurfacing in late March. The cast-concrete shapes, commissioned for the new airport and installed in 1999, have suffered damage over the last decade by bird droppings and weathering. After installing a scaffolding to reach the higher areas of the sculpture, the artist plans to remove the damaged surface coating, and add a new sealant. The process will take about two weeks, to allow for proper drying and curing of the surface coating. Additionally, new plantings around the sculptures are planned for later this year. Big Chiller Blues by Ann Adams This award-winning wall, composed of glass tiles of various shades of blue, has adorned the exterior of the Austin Convention Center Parking Garage since the building was erected in 2005. The wall is a popular downtown destination for people who want a colorful backdrop for photographs. The breakage is due mainly to vandalism as well as structural issues with the sidewalk and wall. In mid-March, after SXSW wraps up, the sidewalk on Sabine Street will be shut down, the wall and sidewalk repaired, and the broken tiles replaced. The repair work will also include installation of new lighting, which we hope will deter vandalism by late-night revelers. 
Open Room Austin by Rosario Marquardt and Roberto Behar Since its installation in spring 2010, the large, open-air picnic table surrounded by elegant candelabras known as Open Room Austin has been one of Austin's most popular outdoor sculptures. The work was designed with durable materials to withstand constant use, but even at the best garden parties sometimes things can get broken. We recently discovered one of the custom-made lampshades was cracked-possibly broken by an errant Frisbee?--so we have special ordered a replacement from the fabricator, John Grant, whose studio is located in Denver. We hope to have the new globe in place by the end of March. |
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We've Been Pinned!
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Did you know the City of Austin is on Pinterest? The Cultural Arts Division even has its own pinboard: Austin Art! We'll be pinning pictures and video of our public art collection, The People's Gallery, and more, so please take a look! |
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Sign Up and Speak Up!
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SpeakUp Austin: Help Shape Our New Project at ABIA!
Acconci Studio, led by artist Vito Acconci, has been commissioned to design a public art component for the new Consolidated Rental Car (CONRAC) Facility at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Help shape this exciting project by joining the discussion on SpeakUp Austin!
North Austin Community Garden - Get Involved!
Artists Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn have been commissioned to design a community garden at the new North Austin Community Recreation Center, located at 1000 W. Rundberg Lane. They have created a website to track the progress of the project. Visit the site to sign up for the newsletter and learn about opportunities to get involved!
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Other Opportunities and Events
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Free Tax Prep on Austin Creatives' Day
When: March 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Community Financial Center (2600 West Stassney Lane)
Join ACA and Foundation Communities on March 20 for Austin Creatives' Day. Anyone from the Central Texas creative community is welcome to stop by for FREE TAX and FAFSA preparation. Our certified volunteers will sit down with you one-on-one to guide you through the preparation process and to ensure that you gain the refunds you deserve. Get more information on Facebook.If you can't make it March 20, you can still get your taxes done through Foundation Communities, click here to learn more.
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Free Legal Clinic for Local Artists
When: March 27, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Jackson Walker (100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100)
The University of Texas School of Law's Law Students For The Arts (LSftA), with support from Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA), will offer a free legal clinic for low-income artists on Wednesday, March 27 at the offices of Jackson Walker L.L.P.
- Volunteer attorneys will provide free legal counseling on arts-related legal matters to low-income artists, musicians, and filmmakers.
- Attendees will be seen by appointment and can expect to spend up to thirty minutes of private legal counseling from an attorney.
- Topics discussed may include copyright, trademark, contract, and any other legal issues related to the arts.
For an application or more information about attending the clinic or serving as a volunteer attorney, please e-mail your request to artslawclinic@gmail.com.
*********************OTHER ARTWORK OPPORTUNITIESFor 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.
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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. |
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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.
Check 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!
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