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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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Celebrate with a Splash!
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Three of Austin's public pools have recently completed improvements. It's time to celebrate the completion of these projects, including the AIPP commissioned artworks installed at each pool! Hope you can join the celebrations! 
Water Tower Bike Rack by Alan Knox
Where: Westenfield Neighborhood Pool at 2800 Enfield Road
When: Friday, June 13th at 11 a.m.
Artist Alan Knox designed this sculpture to be a functional bike rack and a symbolic passageway to pool beyond. The 15-foot-tall perforated steel tower creates a canopy under which pool visitors may pass as they move between the park and the pool area. It provides a moment of shade along the trail and is able to park ten bicycles.
To RSVP to this event, click here.
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Photo by Philip Rogers
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Blue Gate by Casey D. Cooper
Where: Bartholomew Park Municipal Pool at 1800 East 51st Street
When: Saturday, June 14th at 10 a.m.
In creating this artwork, artist Casey D. Cooper welded sheets of steel along the edges, creating envelopes that inflate when injected with superheated air. The inflated pieces were then welded into a cohesive whole: an entrance gate that weighs over 600 pounds, but looks like a large blow-up pool float. The triangles at the top, in particular, suggest children's water wings.
To RSVP to this event, click here.
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Detail of the enameled steel sphere during fabrication
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Artwork (working title) by Hawkeye Glenn
Where: Barton Springs Pool (south entrance off of Robert E. Lee)
When: Wednesday, June 25th at 10 a.m.
Art in Public Places commissioned artist Hawkeye Glenn to create a sculptural seating artwork for Barton Springs Pool. Glenn fabricated the artwork from native Texas pink granite and native limestone, integrating it into the landscape. Mounted off-center on the seating area is a rounded closed steel sphere, enameled in porcelain with the colors of water, sky and earth, connecting the artwork to the Springs.
To RSVP to this event, click here.
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YMCA names AIPP
Community Partner of the Year
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Meghan Wells (left) and Carrie Brown (right) with the award.
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At their Annual Meeting on May 14, 2014, the YMCA of Austin presented Art in Public Places with the Community Partner of the Year Award. The award was accepted by project coordinator Carrie Brown and Art in Public Places administrator Meghan Wells.
In 2012, Art in Public Places commissioned local artists Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn to design and implement a community garden at the North Austin Community Recreation Center. During the course of the project, the artists worked extensively with the local community, through workshops and public events, to develop the design of the garden. The garden was created in partnership with the YMCA of Austin, and with the support of the Sustainable Urban Agriculture & Community Garden Program of the Parks and Recreation Department and Sustainable Food Center.
Austin-based creative agency Flow Nonfiction was commissioned to create a short documentary film about the project. The completed film, GARDEN, is now available to view online: http://youtu.be/pboleS3hLbQ
Visit the garden webpage: http://austinymca.org/north-austin-community-garden
Visit our Flickr album for more picture of the garden: https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinaipp/sets/72157641824482314/ |
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Project Spotlight
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Auditorium Shores Trailhead project
Artists Andrew Bellatti Green and Adam Pyrek are in the process of fabricating their sculpture for the Auditorium Shores Trailhead Project, currently under construction on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, near the intersection of First Street and Riverside Drive. In accordance with the project goals, the artists are creating a work which addresses the concept of climate change and its impact on Central Texas.
The piece is comprised of curved weathering steel fins, pictured above, to be installed at the perimeter of two concentric rings.
 Fins being fitted, above
As the fins rotate, the profile of the vessels expands and contracts, implying fullness and emptiness. The resting position of the fins changes daily, dependent on rainfall and water levels. The position of the prominent outside fins reflects several days of rain data collected on-site. Alternatively, the position of the more concealed interior fins displays long-term lake levels. 
This sculpture to be installed soon!
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Art After Six @ The People's Gallery
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 Stop by The People's Gallery at City Hall for extended gallery hours and talks by artists from the 2014 exhibition!
When: July 9, 6-8 pm
Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street
Featured artists: Tom Athey, Sarah Collins, David Culpepper and John Sager
Artist talks begin at 6:15 pm in Boards & Commissions room. The gallery will be open for self-guided tours 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Artworks are on display on the first three floors. Pick up a gallery guide on the first floor. Parking is available in the City Hall garage. Bring your parking ticket inside to get validation.
Click here for more information.
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AIPP Open Office Hours
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Theme: Getting Started in Public Art
Thinking about getting into public art? Meet with an AIPP staff member and ask any questions related to public art commissions or the AIPP collection. No appointments necessary! When: Friday, June 13, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Where: 201 E. 2nd Street; Cultural Arts Division Offices 
Click here for more information. Free parking available in the Austin Convention Center garage at 2nd and Brazos; we can give you a parking pass if you park in this garage. While you are here, pick up the 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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Apply Now for Artist INC Live!
In partnership with the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) and the Texas Commission on the Arts, 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.
The Artist INC Live program is a cutting edge training program that addresses the specific business needs and challenges of artists of all disciplines for a nominal fee. 25 participants, chosen through a competitive application process, will gather once a week for eight weeks to learn business skills specific to their art practice and apply those skills cooperatively with their peers. Artist INC Live is open to any artist of any discipline, from emerging to established. Applications for artists interested in participating in the seminar are now open.
Go to www.austintexas.gov/department/next-level-program to apply.
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Free Webinar Viewing: Engaging Audiences in the Mobile Space
As more arts organizations adopt new forms of technology to engage audiences, you must evaluate your own organization's (and audience's) mobile needs. In this webinar, you will hear how organizations have used mobile in innovative (and in some cases, free) ways!
RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/p4pmq39
**This webinar is produced by Americans for the Arts (AFTA)and is available to the Cultural Arts Division through our AFTA membership. Join us to watch the webinar and participate in the live discussion. This is not an online event.**
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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, however during July, August and September of 2014, meetings will be held in the Cultural Arts Division Training Room at 201 E. 2nd Street. 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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