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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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Project Spotlight
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The intent for the 2015 edition of AIPP's temporary art program, TEMPO, is to cultivate curiosity, spark imagination, foster work by local artists, engage the community in a meaningful public art dialogue and cultivate tourism. A Request for Proposals went out in March 2015 asking for site-specific, short-term artwork or time-based performances in designated areas of Austin, including parkland spaces, libraries, streets and bridges, right-of-way, and other sites to be determined.
One of the successful proposers was artist Juan Deleon, who was selected to bring his artwork, Omission, to five locations in Austin starting in October 2015.
Paraphrasing from the artist's statement:
Omission is the deletion of open space. Omission is made up of 20 ten-foot diameter inflatable white spheres arranged in varying configurations. The inflatable spheres manipulate the park land by consuming the openness. The landscape is obscured and "omitted" by the large forms.
There may be as many as twenty spheres in an installation, or there may be fewer than ten, depending upon the available space and surroundings.
Watch this newsletter for more TEMPO 2015 project descriptions in the coming months!
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Hello Lamp Post: Austin - The Results
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 From February 12 to April 27, 2015, residents and visitors of Austin were treated to the unique experience of talking to objects in the urban landscape via text message! In celebration of our 30th anniversary, AIPP commissioned PAN Studio to bring the award-winning Hello Lamp Post to Austin.
With the help of our project partner, Art Alliance Austin, we reached 2,975 individual players who sent over 21,000 text messages to over 2,000 unique objects around town. Find out more information about this playful project at www.austintexas.gov/page/hello-lamp-post-austin.
Trees were among the most popular objects "woken up" during the 10-week project. Here are some sample conversations:
Tree #5601
Q: How friendly would we have to be for you to hug me?
A: About this friendly, since I already hugged you. Sorry I didn't ask first.
Treaty Oak
Q: What's the best thing about today so far?
A: Talking to an amazing tree.
Battle Oaks, on the campus of the University of Texas
Q: I know this sounds vain, but do we look old?
A: You DO look old! You look like the oldest, wisest oaks of all!
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AIPP Collection Manager - meet Heather Hamilton
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 Meet our new Collection Manager Heather Hamilton. Heather is in charge of overseeing AIPP's sizable public art and cultural heritage artwork collections in terms of maintenance coordination with departmental liaisons, repairs, and ongoing condition assessment. She is also the Citywide point person for all proposed artwork donations and loans. She brings extensive knowledge of artwork conservation and treatment, most recently as Head of Paper Conservation for the Harry Ransom Center at UT, as well as a Master's in Art Conservation from Buffalo State College. Welcome, Heather!
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Open Office Hours at the Cultural Arts Division
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Art in Public Places Open Office Hours
When: July 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Theme: Apply for Commissions - Putting Your Best Foot Forward
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 AIPP Program's 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
Cultural Funding Programs Open Office Hours
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 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
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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Opportunities and Events
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Share your thoughts about a new public art opportunity!
When: Saturday, July 11 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 22 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: University Hills Branch Library, 4721 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX 78723
Join the conversation about public art in the University Hills neighborhood! The City of Austin seeks community input for a new public art opportunity at the University Hills Branch Library. Residents of the surrounding neighborhood are invited to attend one (or both) public meetings that will take place at the library. Light refreshments will be served.
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The Economic Development Department is sponsoring a no-cost, two day resource event for small businesses on September 1st and 2nd. The first day will be focused on business resources for creatives, including artists, performers, musicians, designers, among others. Be sure to return the next day for the award-winning resource expo. Mark your calendar now!
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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