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Greetings, artists and arts supporters!
The Austin Art in Public Places program is turning 30 in September and we will be celebrating all year long! Watch this newsletter for all the happenings.
This newsletter will continue to let you know about the latest activities of AIPP as well as upcoming opportunities!
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Call to Artists
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Deep Eddy / Eilers Park Project
Budget: $56,400
Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 5:00 pm, CST
The City of Austin seeks to commission a permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the iconic aspect of the adjoining Deep Eddy Pool and Eilers Park, is mindful of the historic values of the site, and establishes a threshold area between the parking lot and park facilities.
Eligibility: Professional visual artists who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet and Blanco counties.Artists who currently have one active contract with the AIPP program or who have more than two permanent works in the AIPP Collection are ineligible to apply.
Artist Information Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Cultural Arts Division office at 201 E. 2nd Street
Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the project and the application process.
Free parking: If you park in the Austin Convention Center garage above the CAD office, we can give you a pass for parking. Enter the garage from Brazos or San Jacinto, between 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez.
View the full RFQ
Apply for this project
Technical assistance with your application?
PublicArtist.org at (210) 701-0775 or info@publicartist.org.
Other questions?
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Hello Lamp Post: Austin
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Join us TODAY for the launch of Hello Lamp Post: Austin!
When: February 12, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Republic Square Park
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Art in Public Places program, the City of Austin, in partnership with Art Alliance Austin,commissioned Hello Lamp Post: Austin, an innovative temporary public art project to run February 12 through April 27, 2015.
Hello Lamp Post: Austin invites you to strike up conversations with familiar objects such as lamp posts, hydrants, and mail boxes using text messaging. This is an official project of SXSW 2105.  | Watch how it works!
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Text "Hello Austin" to 512-580-7373 to get started.
www.hellolamppostaustin.com
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People's Gallery 2015
Opening Reception
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When: February 27th, 6:00- 9:00 pm
Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Join us for the 2015 Opening Reception and celebrate Austin's
creative talents at our free opening reception! Our 2015 exhibition features artworks by over 100 artists and special exhibits from United Way for Greater Austin, AISD Creative Learning Initiative students, and Art in Public Places. The People's Choice will be announced at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Featuring music by One Ounce Opera. The Ginger Armadillo food truck will be on site offering food for purchase.
RSVP and tell us that you're coming!
Spread the word with #peoplesgallery and follow us on Facebook and Instagram !
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AIPP Open Office Hours
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Meet the Artists Event
Montopolis Neighborhood Center
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When: February 19 from 1:00- 3:00 pm
Where: Montopolis Neighborhood Center @ 1416 Montopolis Drive
Light refreshments will be served.
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From left, artists Travis Seeger, Amy Bunker and Foster Talge with their proposed artwork
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AIPP invites the Montopolis community to meet the artists
commissioned to design and fabricate an artwork for the Montopolis Neighborhood Center. A preview of the proposed artwork will be on view and the artists will be on hand to listen to comments and answer questions.
The artist team of Amy Bunker, Foster Talge, and Travis Seeger were selected to build an exterior artwork for the Montopolis Neighborhood Center. The artwork budget is $42,000. The goals of the
public art project are to develop a family-friendly experience that is integrated into the campus, to engage facility users, and to reflect the diverse community
served by the Center.
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Calling all Creatives - please participate in a brief survey!
The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department invites all Austinites who pursue a creative activity with the intent of earning income and all arts and cultural organizations to complete a brief survey on Building Austin's Creative Capacity.
Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/CreativeCapacity for more information and to fill out the survey.
Questions?
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Town Hall Meeting: Arts in Sacred Places
Are you searching for an artistic home? Attend this free, public meeting on Monday, March 2, 7 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church (209 W. 27th St.) to learn how your or your organization can be a part of a national arts study funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation on the current state of arts space in Austin and the sacred places that could be your new artistic home. RSVP: http://austincreativealliance.roundtablelive.org/event-1839931 *****
@CityofAustinArts is on Instagram
Follow the Cultural Arts Division on Instagram for an insider's view on arts and culture at the City of Austin! We'll be featuring programs like the People's Gallery and Art in Public Places, plus whatever catches our eye while out and about in Austin. Happy Gramming!
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Registration Open: Americans for the Arts Conference
When: June 12-14
Where: Chicago, IL
Register today for the 2015 Annual Convention, taking place June 12-14, 2015 in Chicago! Save big by taking advantage of our special Early-Bird registration rate, which ends Friday, April 3, 2015.The conference will take place at the Chicago Sheraton, with more than 40 breakouts, three keynotes, three preconferences (including the Public Art Pre-Conference), two Workshop Intensives, a dozen ARTventure Tours, and an opening reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Over the next few months we'll be announcing sessions, speakers, and other special events. Stay tuned for more, but don't wait to register!
http://convention.artsusa.org
Apply for a scholarship to attend the conference - Deadline Feb. 26!
Americans for the Arts is offering 46 scholarships; six full ride scholarships, twenty general convention scholarships, fifteen preconference scholarships, and five practicing artist scholarships to members of Americans for the Arts.
Learn more by visiting http://convention.artsusa.org/scholarships.
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 Creative Ambassador: Allison Orr
Last fall, Creative Ambassador Allison Orr of Forklift Danceworks traveled to Kyoto, Japan to create a dance with the Japanese Women's Baseball League - read about her experience on the Austin Creates blog ! Learn more about the Creative Ambassador program here.
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Raising Artists: Mini-Conference
When: February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Creative Action (2921 E. 17th St. Bldg B)
Raising Artists is a professional development program for artists at all stages of their creative pursuits. Courses will be offered throughout the year at locations around Austin.Morning topics include: 5 Legal Issues for Artists (content by Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts), Contracts, Commissions, & Clients, Business Models in the Art World. Afternoon discussion will be Creative Entrepreneurship.
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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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Want to visit the City of Austin Art in Public Places collection?
To browse the City of Austin's public art collection and find art in your neighborhood, please visit PublicArtArchive.org/AustinAIPP and start exploring!
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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 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. After the AIPP Panel votes on a project or an upcoming opportunity, the Austin Arts Commission reviews 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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