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 Greetings, artists and arts supporters!
The Austin Art in Public Places program is turning 30 in September and we are 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
Republic Square Park Phase II Improvements
Budget: $105,000
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 5:00 pm (CST)
The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission a professional visual artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install an exterior artwork for the Republic Square Park Phase II Improvements project. The City of Austin request qualifications from professional visual artists or artist teams who live and work in the state of Texas. One finalist and one alternate will be recommended for the project.
Eligibility: Artists who currently have one active contract with the Art in Public Places program or who have more than two permanent works in the AIPP Collection are ineligible to apply.
An Artist Information Meeting was held on April 16. Please review the slides from the meeting and a list of questions/answers.
View the full RFQ and apply.
Questions?
Anna Bradley, Art in Public Places Coordinator
(512) 974-7841 or anna.bradley@austintexas.gov
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Tour New Public Art during WEST
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  Tour of Art along 2nd Street
When: May 16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tour is part of WEST (West Austin Studio Tour)
Where: Meet on the southwest side
of City Hall plaza (301 W. 2nd St)
 As part of AIPP's year-long 30th anniversary activities, staff will lead a "Public Art Crawl" featuring new public art along 2nd Street during the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST). Meet on the southwest side of City Hall plaza for a guided walking tour from Art in Public Places staff. For more information, click here. Get more information about WEST at http://west.bigmedium.org. |
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When: Friday, May 29; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street
Stop by the People's Gallery at City Hall for extended hours and talks by artists featured in the 2015 exhibition. Free parking is available in the garage under City Hall. Bring your parking ticket for validation.
May Featured Artists: Faustinus Deraet, Leslie Kell, Philip Rogers
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From left to right, details of artwork by Faustinus Deraet, Leslie Kell
and Philip Rogers
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For more information, click here. And mark your calendars for the next artists' talk on June 26th by artists Barbara Irwin, Amy Scofield and Liana Tomchesson.
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Project Spotlight
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Flow by artist Laura Garanzuay
A new artwork is installed at 2nd and Guadalupe. This work is part of the "Rivers, Streams and Springs" public art master plan for 2nd Street, desitned by artist Barbara Grygutis.
 Flow is composed of hundreds of stainless steel bolt heads and washers installed in the concrete sidewalk. The design incorporates gracefully curving lines and circles, as well as outlines of flora and fauna.
The concentric circles intersect, symbolizing raindrops carried along in the river, providing the life source for many living things.
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Open Office Hours at the Cultural Arts Division
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Cultural Funding Programs Open Office Hours
When: Tuesday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Cultural Arts Division offices, located at 201 E. 2nd Street.
Cultural Funding staff will hold open office hours for all funding programs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 9:00 am - noon, at the CAD offices (201 E. 2nd Street). No appointment necessary. More information
Art in Public Places Open Office Hours
When: June 12, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Theme: From Studio Practice to Public Artist
Where: Cultural Arts Division offices, located at 201 E. 2nd Street.
Get staff tips on developing your studio practice into a public art career and, while you're here, pick up the Artist Resource Guide to learn more about becoming a public artist. Artists in any stage of their public art career, as well as any citizen interested in learning more about the Art in Public Places program, are always welcome to attend. No appointment necessary! More information
Validated parking is available in the Convention Center Parking garage, enter on Brazos Street between Cesar Chavez and 2nd Streets. Bring your ticket with you for validation.
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Business Training for Artists
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Announcing Artist INC Live 2015 Seminar
Applications Now Open (Deadline to Apply is July 6)
8-week session
The Artist INC Live seminar addresses the specific business needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face every day. Artists gather one night each week for eight weeks to learn business skills specific to their art practice and work to hone and apply those skills cooperatively with their peers. Artists learn and grow together through artist-facilitator mentoring, small group activities, large group discussion, and multimedia lectures.
Applications are now open for our fall 2015 session! Learn more and apply at austintexas.gov/artistincatx
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Free Workshop: What Works/What Doesn't
When: Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Cultural Arts Division Offices, 201 E. 2nd Street
Want to learn more about the behaviors of successful artist entrepreneurs? Come to this free workshop to learn the 10 things that make the difference on the business side of an arts practice and get answers to your questions on topics from marketing to taxes to copyright.
- This is also a chance to meet the Artist INC Live Austin Peer Facilitators and ask any questions you have about the Fall 2015 Artist INC Live seminar.
Registration is required - RSVP Now!
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Opportunities and Events
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Building Austin's Creative Capacity Survey Results
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FY16 Cultural Expansion Program Applications
Deadline to apply: Monday, June 1, 2015
The guidelines and application for the FY 16 Cultural Expansion Program are now available online. Hard copies of the guidelines and application forms will soon be available in our office and are now available to download on the City website.
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City of Boerne: Art al Fresco
Deadline to apply: Sunday, May 31, 2015 The City of Boerne is pleased to announce, Art al Fresco, a new annual outdoor sculpture competition. The Call for Entry is open now and professional artists are invited to submit work to be considered. Up to ten sculptures will be selected for the 13-month temporary exhibit, scheduled to open in September. Details for the Call for Entry are available at www.artalfresco.org and www.callforentry.org.
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NALAC Regional Arts Training - Detroit Art Talks '15
When: June 5-6
Where: Detroit, MI
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) Regional Arts Training Workshops are convened throughout the nation to assist in strengthening local networks of Latino artists and Latino arts and cultural organizations, while fostering active engagement between NALAC and its constituents. The seminar brings together national arts experts and local arts professionals for comprehensive capacity building opportunities and community dialogue. Events include panel discussions, workshops, networking, art exhibits and luncheon and evening reception. Workshop tracks for artists and organizations focus on research and grant writing, capacity building, strategic planning and business skills for artists.
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Registration Open for Americans for the Arts Conference in Chicago
When: June 12-14
Register today for the 2015 annual convention! The conference will take place at the Chicago Sheraton, with more than 40 breakouts, three keynotes, three preconferences, two workshop intensives, a dozen ARTventure Tours, and an opening reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art. http://convention.artsusa.org
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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