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Happy New Year, 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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AIPP Commissioned Artworks
Installed in 2013
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2013 has been a stellar year for public art. Please take a look below at artworks added to the Art in Public Places collection in the last year!
 Texas Slam: Portrait of Morris Williams Jr by artist Ansen
Seale, located at the Morris Williams Golf Course (photos by artist) Gear Grove by artist Ben Harmon, located at 816 Congress Avenue (project sponsors: The Downtown Austin Alliance and 816 Congress building)
Solar Tree by artist Barna Kantor, located at the Dittmar Recreation Center (photo by Philip Rogers)
Bounce by artist Virginia Fleck, located at the Pickfair Recreation Center (photo by Philip Rogers)
Lotus by artists Sunyung Chung and Phillipe Klinefelter, located at the Asian American Resource Center (photos by Philip Rogers)
Crystalline, one of four sculptures by artists Dharmesh Patel and Autumn Ewalt ( Animalis Works), located at the northeast corner of Colorado and 4th streets. Three more sculptures will be installed along Colorado Street in early 2014.
Pedestrian Geometries by artist Erin Curtis, located along 3rd Street between San Jacinto and Brazos. Many more to be installed as the streetscape is completed along 3rd Street.
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AIPP Commissioned Temporary Art Installed in 2013
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Temporary installation: Festoon by artist Jessica Braun, installed at Plaza Saltillo from November 2013 to April 2014 (photo by Philip Rogers)
Temporary installation: Below by artists Jacob Villanueva and Jeff Clarke, located at Boggy Creek Greenbelt, November 16-29, 2013. This project will be reinstalled April 19-27, 2014 (photo by Philip Rogers)
Temporary installation: Albedo by artists Mason Moore & Joel Nolan, located Boggy Creek Greenbelt, November 2013 (photo by Philip Rogers)
Temporary installation: Window Walk by artist John Mark Luke, installed at Riata Park from November 2013 to May 2014 (photo by Philip Rogers)
Temporary installation: Treevolution by artist Amy Scofield, installed at South Austin Park from December 2013 to May 2014 (photo by Philip Rogers)
Temporary installation: Tree Hugger by artist Brent Baggett, installed at Schroeter Park from December 2013 to July 2014.
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More temporary artworks to come in 2014! Please click here to learn more about the TEMPO program.
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Public Artworks Donated in 2013
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A Day in the Park by artists Holli Brown and Pascale Simon, located at Shipe Park; donated by the Friends of Shipe Park
Temporary installation: THIRST by the artist team of Beili Lu, Emily Little, Norma Yancey and Cassie Bergstrom, installed in and around Lady Bird Lake from September to December 2013; created by the Center for Women and Their Work
Fractal Tree by artist Paul Sorey located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and West Avenue; donated by Cirrus Logic, Inc. (photo by artist)
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AIPP Open Office Hours
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January AIPP Open Office Hours
Stop by the Cultural Arts Division offices (201 E. 2nd Street) on Friday, January 10, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. for Open Office Hours!
Meet with an AIPP staff member and ask any questions related to public art commissions or the AIPP collection. No appointments necessary!
Click here for more information.
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Other Opportunities and Events
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 The Contemporary Austin is pleased to announce the call for participants to be considered for its 2014 Visiting Lecturer Series. This series brings several internationally renowned arts professionals to Austin to conduct studio visits with selected artists and to present a free public lecture. The Visiting Lecturer Series allows Austin artists to have their work reviewed by a variety of distinguished arts professionals. Click here for eligibility and more information. Applications are due Monday, January 13.
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Funding your Work
Creative Capital Workshop
When: Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Contemporary Austin, Laguna Gloria
Eligibility: Open to artists working in all disciplines in central Texas; must have at least 3-5 years of professional activity outside of degree-granting program; must be committed to attending the entire workshop
Pending application acceptance, attend a free one-day professional development workshop led by Creative Capital facilitators/artists Aaron Landsman and Dread Scott. There are currently about 20 available slots.
Click here to apply. Applications due Monday, January 13.
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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.
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The City of Austin 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 Development Department. 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, 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 at 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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