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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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Call to Artists
The People's Gallery 2014 | |  Apply for The People's Gallery 2014 exhibition by October 18!
Artist Information Meeting:
Friday, August 16, 5:30 p.m.
African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, 912 E. 11th St.
Artist Information Meeting:
Friday, August 23, 5:30 p.m.
Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.
Click here for exhibition guidelines and the full Call for Artwork. |
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Open Office Hours
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Cultural Arts Division offices, 201 E. 2nd St.
-  Are you interested in applying for a public art commission?
- Are you curious about the artist selection process?
- Would you like to know more about the AIPP Collection?
Then come to Open Office Hours on the second Friday of the month! AIPP staff will be available for informal meetings with artists and arts professionals interested in public art in Austin. No appointment necessary!
Free parking is available in the Austin Convention Center 2nd Street Parking Garage; enter on Brazos Ave. or San Jacinto Blvd. between Cesar Chavez and 2nd streets. RSVP on Facebook.
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Next time you fly, cast your eye!
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Leaf, Pod and Samara by John Christensen
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Trio of sculptures after repairs were completed.
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This trio of large abstract sculptural forms, located at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, has just received a much needed resurfacing.
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Leaf, prior to restoration
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Leaf, restored
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The cast concrete shapes, commissioned for and installed in the new airport in 1999, have suffered damage over the last decade from bird droppings and weathering, which caused surface discoloration, flaking, and pitting.
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Samara, restored
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This summer the artist sanded down the damaged areas, then applied new concrete and new coatings to make the surfaces smooth and shiny, and now well-protected from the elements.
The difference is amazing!
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Project Spotlight | | |
Pedestrian Geometries coming soon to 3rd Street!
This fall, Austin artist Erin Curtis will be bring her rich and colorful architectural aesthetic to Austin's downtown through her commission for the 3rd St Streetscape Enhancement Project, a project of the Great Streets Development Program.
Constructed from more than 30 unique colors of glazed bricks, the sculptures will appear like bright fragments of historical architecture growing from the sidewalks, while also suggesting textiles and paintings with their complex and varied surfaces.
 This is Erin's first public art project and, to make the transition to working in public space, she partnered with architect Nicole Blair of Studio 512, C.W. Oates Masonry Inc, and Elgin Butler, to realize the project. The sculptures will range in scale from "pet sized" (24 inches tall) to modestly monumental (10 feet tall).
 After installation is complete, a total of 25 sculptures, from a suite of six iconic geometric forms, will march up eight blocks of 3rd Street, from Trinity to Nueces.
Next month, Erin will have an exhibition of new work, some of which was inspired by Pedestrian Geometries, at the Gatehouse Gallery at Laguna Gloria. The exhibition, titled Furthest West, will be open from September 5, 2013- January 5, 2014. |
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Other Opportunities and Events | |
Sponsorships for Placemaking Projects and Events
Deadline: August 22, 2013
The Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) is offering sponsorships for placemaking projects and events that are within the DAA's public improvement district. The guidelines for applications can be found here. Applications can be completed online here.
Call for Artists Bee Cave Sculpture Park
Deadline: August 31, 2013
The Bee Cave Arts Foundation and the City of Bee Cave are building a new sculpture park across the street from the Hill Country Galleria at Hwy 71 and RR 620. They are now accepting applications from artists to have their sculptures displayed for a minimum period of 12 months (if your work sells you may replace it with another sculpture). To promote the Sculpture Garden and the sale of your work, they will produce a full color brochure, website with links to your website and host special events at the site. There is no application fee. If you are interested and want to learn more they encourage you to download the application at www.beecavearts.org
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Save the Date - September 28 - Artwork Dedication
Lotus by artists Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter
When: September 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road
Please save the date for a celebration this fall as the Asian American Resource Center is dedicated. Artists Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter have created a site-specific artwork composed of seven, 9-foot tall, hand-carved granite "petals" encircling a 12-foot diameter mosaic lotus flower, made of individually hand-crafted porcelain tiles.
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Detail photo of mosaic and edge of granite fountain. |
At the center of the lotus sits a hand-carved granite fountain with gently flowing water, included for its positive feng shui properties. The lotus flower was chosen as the inspiration for this work due to its cultural importance in many Asian countries. More on this exciting addition to the AIPP Collection in next month's newsletter!
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2013 National Arts Marketing Project Conference
The NAMP conference will take place in Portland, Oregon, on November 8-11. The theme of the 2013 Conference, "Powered by Community," illustrates the community-centric and grassroots style that encompasses all that Portland exemplifies in environmental initiatives, technological innovations, and artistic expression. This year's featured speakers are experts in the realm of building active, sustainable communities. First, author, creative change agent, and Portland local Kevin Carroll kicks off NAMPC 2013 with an Opening Keynote about promoting community culture and the importance of play. Next, Matthew Stinchcomb will punctuate the conference with lessons from his work as vice president of values and impact at Etsy. Lastly, to wrap up the conference, Pam Moore, CEO of Marketing Nutz, will impart inspiring ideas about how to tap into online communities. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! *****
Arts Midwest Conference
September 9 -12, 2013, Austin,TX
A program of Arts Midwest, the Arts Midwest Conference is the preeminent booking and educational conference for the Midwest performing arts industry. Attended by nearly 1,000 performing artists, managers, and agents; performing arts presenters/venues; and arts administrators from throughout the United States and beyond, the four-day conference is filled with opportunities to network, learn, and experience live performing arts.
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. |
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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 6:00 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 p.m. 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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