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 Greetings, artists and arts supporters!
The Austin Art in Public Places program turned 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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You're Invited! Art in Public Places' 30th Birthday
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AIPP 30: Art Party for the People!
When: Sunday, November 15th from 2-4 p.m.
Where: Open Room Austin, 200 Sandra Muraida Way, 78701
Austin Art in Public Places is celebrating 30 years of spectacular and surprising public art all around Austin! Grab a friend and join us and some special guests at one of our city's most iconic public art pieces: Open Room Austin (which may be better known as the giant picnic table near the Seaholm Power Plant). Click here for Facebook event page!
Just like all our public art in Austin, this event is free and open to the public! Fun for the entire family, find a spot at our pop-up party's picnic table, grab a refreshment from participating local businesses, all while taking in a tune. We can't wait to celebrate our big 3-0 with you!
For 30 years, AIPP has provided Austin with a unique identity that makes our town special. From Iron Wave to Nightwing, AIPP has commissioned over 200 public art pieces - many which you've seen, but might not have realized it - in all 10 of Austin's districts! AIPP's mission to bring art to the people isn't just a hope, it's a reality. Want to know more about our programs, our art and our upcoming exhibitions? Visit austintexas.gov/department/art-in-public-places.
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Project Spotlight
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TEMPO 2015
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.
Born and Bread by Annelize Machado
Artist Annelize Machado chose, in her words, "to celebrate older adults as gifted, contributing members of the community" through her TEMPO artwork, entitled Born and Bread. Annelize created workshop for area seniors that explore dance, craft and story telling at The Old Bakery and Emporium, located at 10th Street and Congress Ave. She created a film of these captured experiences and invites the public to view the film on four nights in November and December.
 Born and Bread will be projected onto the exterior wall of The Old Bakery and Emporium on four Saturday evenings, Nov. 14 & 12 and Dec. 5 & 12. There will be six screenings of the short film each evening, at 6:15pm; 6:45pm; 7:15pm; 7:45pm; 8:15pm; and 8:45pm. The December 5th screenings will take place during the TEMPO 2015 Closing Celebration, in conjunction with the Downtown Austin Alliance Holiday Stroll 2015. Please join the artist at one of these events! ---------------  
Migration by Ethan Azarian
Sited at the Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, this mural interprets the developing story of this east Austin neighborhood. Artist Ethan Azarian's inspiration for Migration comes from witnessing changes in the neighborhood as an East Austin resident.
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Artwork in the process of installation at the Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center.
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Depicting imagery from the early 1830's, when the majority of the area was farmland, to when the first churches were built, to the addition of electricity, and to the present-day influx of new buildings, Azarian uses whimsy and bright colors to interpret local history. Installed adjacent to the Little Hands Park playground, the mural is intended to complement this family friendly location. The artwork will be in place from October 15, 2015 to January 7, 2016.
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Upcoming TEMPO Events!
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Events
November 14th - Community Picnic
The first annual Pi�atas Day Picnic in Edward Rendon, Sr. Park at Fiesta Gardens. David Goujon's TEMPO project Las Pi�atas will be the setting for a celebration
of Austin's vibrant East Side from noon to 4 pm.
November 14 &15 - Omission
Juan Deleon's latest temporary installation of Omission in Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 1114 Nile Street, taking place between 10 am - 4 pm. One of the last installations of the artwork - don't miss it!
November 21st - Tree Planting
Join us for a free, fun filled family friendly event and tree planting associated with Yulyia Lanina's TEMPO project Earth Mother in Ramsey Park from 10 am to noon. Your help is kindly requested to help Rosedale and the city's Urban Forestry staff plant about 30 new trees at Ramsey Park and spread some mulch around the picnic tables and the new trees. At 10:30 we will have breakfast tacos from Taco Shack along with fresh juice and other refreshing drinks.
Screenings
November 14th and 21st and December 5th and 12th
Film screening of Annelize Machado's TEMPO project Born and Bread at The Old Bakery and Emporium at 10th and Congress Ave. Six screenings each evening will be at 6:15 pm, 6:45 pm,7:15 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:45 pm.
Performances
November 21st and 22nd
Coming Next Month
December 5th - Party
TEMPO Closing Party at The Old Bakery and Emporium at 10th and Congress Ave. Join us in conjunction with the Downtown Austin Alliance Holiday Stroll at 6 pm.
December 12th - Pop-Up Park
Join us for a free, fun filled family friendly event for South Austin Pop-Up Park Pop-Up Park at Manchaca Branch Library from 9 am to 12 pm. We're building a pop-up park at the Austin Public Library on Manchacha Road, which will include Juan Deleon's TEMPO project entitled Omission. Join us for Giant Chess, Giant Jenga, a Red Swing Project installation, Recycled Reads, and music from the Youth Services Library Band, "Echo & the Bats" at 10:30am.
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Public Art Bus Tour during E.A.S.T.
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Get on the bus for our EAST Public Art Crawl!
When: Saturday, November 14, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Join the City of Austin's Art in Public Places program for a "public art crawl" through east Austin featuring works from the collection, including TEMPO 2015 installations. Participants will travel by bus to over 10 public art sites and have a chance to meet some of the featured artists.
The tour will begin at Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal Street, and participants will be dropped off there at the end of the tour. The public art crawl is a Select Event of the 2015 East Austin Studio Tour. There are just a few seats left, so reserve your seat by registering online.
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Open Office Hours at the Cultural Arts Division
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Art in Public Places Open Office Hours
When: November 20th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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!
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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The Cultural Landscapes Foundation-What's Out There Weekend Austin
When: November 21-22, 2015
The nationally respected Cultural Landscape Foundation is coming to Austin to tour the Texas capital's often-unknown heritage of Modernist, Picturesque, and Beaux-Arts landscapes.
This event, packed with more than 30 free expert-led tours, will provide exceptional access to estate gardens, parks, and cemeteries, as well as academic, civic, and cultural institutions. Locations to be featured include the Commodore Perry Estate, African American Cultural Heritage District, Laguna Gloria, the French Legation Museum, Tejano Trails, McKinney Falls State Park, and the Texas State Capitol. Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts - Art Works program. Register here.
Grant to Plant: District 8
After spending several weeks building mailboxes with district residents, Drawing Lines District 8 artists Patrick Bresnan and Ivete Lucas will next give residents from District 8 free plants using 1/3 of their grant budget, or $3333.33, to make the purchase. The artists will interact with people receiving the plants as a news crew. Award winning Austin actress and director Hannah Kenah will be performing as the news anchor.
Performance and Plant Give-Away
When: November 7th, 2015 at 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, 78735
Brief recorded interviews with residents will cover topics such as the state of the natural environment, property taxes, crime and the school system. The day will culminate in live music at 5pm and free beer provided by Thirsty Planet Brewery.
Community memories are often captured through food and the rituals of the meals we share. The Cherry Creek Community Garden is located within a flood plane where 25 houses once stood before a devastating flood. For her project, Drawing Lines District 5 artist Sonya Cote commemorated the lost 25 houses by building a 25-foot long communal table from wood salvaged from the Bastrop fires in 2011, and by holding a community supper based on local recipes. Native Edible Plant Walk When: November 8th, 2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Cherry Creek Community Garden, 5618 Bayton Loop, Austin, 78745 As an offering to all the residents of District 5, Sonya (in partnership with Nikki Telkes a practicing herbalist and founder of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine) is extending an open invitation to join her in a guided tour of the area where the 25 houses used to stand, and where native plant life has reclaimed the area, identifying edible and medicinal wild plants, and talking about their culinary uses.
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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