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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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Project Spotlight
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Colorado Streetscape
Installation of Crystalline, by Dharmesh Patel and Autumn Ewalt, was completed last month. The artwork consists of four polished stainless steel sculptures along Colorado Street, between 3rd and 7th streets. The artists have been commissioned to continue the project from 7th to 10th streets and will begin working on design this summer.
Artists' statement: "The polished stainless steel sculptures mirror the surrounding architecture and street life creating a literal representation of the identity of the city and its inhabitants. Each multi-faceted sculpture is site-specific, uniquely designed and placed to reflect dynamic aspects of each location. Viewed from different perspectives, the pieces highlight multiple angles of the streetscape. These sculptures invite the interaction of the viewer, enhancing the downtown experience for pedestrians of all ages."
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North Austin Community Garden
On March 29, 2014, the North Austin Community Garden opened its gates and the planting began! The event included a Square Foot Gardening demonstration and organic plant sale. Artists Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn were also on hand for garden tours.
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Photo by Philip Rogers
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Special thanks to our project partners, including YMCA of Austin, Sustainable Food Center, Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Program (City of Austin), JE Dunn Construction and community volunteers, without whom this project could not have been possible! For more information about the project and photos of the event, click here.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on May 17, 2014, for the Grand Opening and Documentary Film Screening. More details to come...
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Bartholomew Municipal Pool
 Artist Casey D. Cooper is finishing up the installation of his Blue Gate this week at Bartholomew Municipal Pool, located at 1800 51st Street.
 In the artist's words: "This gate was fabricated using a process of inflating steel. Everything within the piece was carefully considered based on location.
The wave-like motion created due to the bends and the color are representational of the water within the pools behind."
Save the Date!
There will be a dedication of the pool improvements, including the artwork, on Saturday, June 14. More information to come! Sign up to receive Art in Public Places special events notices here (you can update your profile through this link).
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TEMPO Closing Celebration
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 TEMPO 2013/14 Closing Celebration
When: April 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Gaines Creek Park, 4801 Republic of Texas Blvd., 78735
We'll bid farewell to the eleven TEMPO artworks with a celebration at the site of the final TEMPO installation, Autumn Ewalt's "i see you/you see me."
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Ewalt's proposal image
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Ewalt's installation explores the random, or not so random, nature of natural phenomena by creating a light show at dusk mimicking the light patterns created by fireflies. View video here.
Using small batteries and arduino microprocessors, one thousand LEDs will be lit and timed to mimic the light pattern of a firefly. Every evening for two weeks, the work will create an atmosphere of wonder and beauty for 90 minutes, beginning at dusk.
Join us to experience the artwork and salute the accomplishments of all the TEMPO artists!
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TEMPO artworks on display in Spring 2014:
Below by Jacob Villanueva and Jeff Clarke
Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 1114 Nile St., Austin, TX 78702
On view in the evenings April 19 to 25
Window Walk by John Mark Luke
Riata Park, 12401 Riata Trace, Austin, TX 78727
On view through April 28
Dazzle House by Lindsay Palmer
Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 1114 Nile St., Austin, TX 78702
On view through May 24
Festoon by Jessica Braun
Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal St., Austin, TX 78702 On view through April 25
Treevolution by Amy Scofield
South Austin Park, 1100 Cumberland Rd., Austin, TX 78704
On view through May 26
GloWave by Melissa Borrell
Little Stacy Park, 1400 Alameda Dr., Austin, TX 78704
On view through June 2
Frozen Flow by Juan Deleon
Big Stacy Park, 700 E. Live Oak St., Austin, TX 78704
On view through June 22
Tree Hugger by Brent Baggett
Schroeter Park, 11701 Big Trail, Austin, TX 78759
On view through June 27
Binary Branch by Jamie Panzer
Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 1114 Nile St., Austin, TX 78702
On view through July 31
Learn about all the TEMPO projects here!
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TEMPO Temporary Art Installations
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Frozen Flow by Juan Deleon
Where: Big Stacy Park, 700 E. Live Oak St., Austin, TX 78704
When: On view through June 22
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Photo by Philip Rogers
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Created from parallel segments of plywood, Juan Deleon's sculpture,
Frozen Flow, captures a moment in time by reproducing the shapes of ripples on the water. The "frozen" waves are meant to inspire viewers to think about natural and man-made forces on the environment, especially regarding our scarce water resources.
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Photo by Philip Rogers
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Please click here to see a two minute video about Frozen Flow by Juan Deleon.
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Don't Miss the Return of Below!
Below by Jacob Villanueva & Jeff Clarke
When: Every evening at dusk, from April 19 through 25
Where: Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 114 Nile St., Austin, TX 78702
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Photo by Philip Rogers
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Jacob Villanueva and Jeff Clarke's installation, Below, will return to the Boggy Creek Greenbelt this month. The artwork comes alive in the evening as audience responses to a questionnaire about the Boggy Creek Watershed are translated into LED light displays within an abstract sculpture based on the natural characteristics of the watershed.
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April Open Office Hours
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Meet with an AIPP staff member and ask any questions related to public art commissions or the AIPP collection. No appointments necessary!
When: Friday, April 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Click here for more information. Free parking available in the Austin Convention Center garage at 2nd and Brazos; we can validate your parking if you park in this garage.
While you are here, pick up the updated Artist Resource Guide 2014 to learn about the City's public art process!
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Other Opportunities and Events
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Cultural Funding Applications due May 1st!
The application and guidelines for the FY 2015 Core funding programs are now available online. The Core programs include Organizational Support, Project Support, and Project Support II.
An update has been made to page 18 of the published guidelines. If you are an artist proposing to install public art on City of Austin property, the deadline to submit the Artwork Donation/Loan Review Proposal has been extended from April 1, 2014 to April 25, 2014.
The application deadline is May 1, 2014.
Click here for more information!
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 Housing Choice Survey: Why
do you live where you live?
Austin residents and commuters are invited to weigh in on housing choices. Austin residents and people who commute to Austin for work or school are invited to participate in a Housing Choice survey. The City of Austin seeks to understand the decisions people make when choosing a place to live, work and go to school, and how those decisions may change over time.
We want to hear from the creative community!
http://www.austintexas.gov/housingsurvey
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Next Level Workshops
What Works / What Doesn't
Behaviors of Successful Artist Entrepreneurs
When: May 20 and June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cultural Arts Division offices
201 E. 2nd Street (SE corner of Brazos and 2nd streets)
What do artists and entrepreneurs have in common? Everything. Artists, just like traditional small business owners, have to wear many hats--creator, fabricator, accountant, marketer, technologist, and more. And, just like traditional small business owners, artists can find this to be a daunting task. Through their work with over 500 artists, Artist INC has identified the common behaviors of successful artist entrepreneurs. In this workshop they'll share those behaviors and leave you ready to apply them to your own art practice.
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Coming Soon: Artist INC Live!
Applications open April 14, 2014
In partnership with the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), CAD is bringing the highly successful Artist INC Live seminar to Austin. We will host the 8-week seminar at City Hall, October 4-November 22, 2014.
Through mentorship, expert presentations, and peer networks, artists will gain:
- Skills in arts planning, marketing, finance, law, and technology;
- An increased knowledge of, and ability to access, local and national art business resources;
- An artist strategic plan for pursuing, marketing, and sustaining art; and
- A long-term network of diverse artists to provide peer learning and support into the future.
Applications for artists interested in participating in the seminar will open April 14, 2014. Look for announcements on the City website and AIPP Facebook Page!
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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:
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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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