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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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Photos from our 30th Birthday Party
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AIPP 30th Anniversary: Party for the People!
Sharing a few photos from our 30th birthday party
held on Sunday, November 15th!
Thanks for coming out, Austin. We had a ball! 
Live art performance by Niz resulted in this birthday card, which was signed by everyone at the event. We will treasure it always!
Music provided by Yes M'am Marching Band - so much fun!
Our thanks to Wyatt Brand for producing the event!
Photos by Naomi Cherie
 For 30 years, AIPP has provided Austin with a unique identity that makes our town special. From Iron Wave to Elevated Prairie, 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 www.austintexas.gov/department/art-in-public-places |
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Two more TEMPO events - don't miss 'em!
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South Austin Pop-Up Park, featuring TEMPO project Omission
When: Saturday, December 12th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Manchaca Branch Library, 5500 Manchaca Rd., Austin, TX, 78745
Join us for a free, fun filled family friendly event for South Austin Pop-Up Park Pop-Up Park at Manchaca Branch Library from 10 am to 4 pm. We're building a pop-up park at the Austin Public Library on Manchaca Road, which will include Juan Deleon's TEMPO project entitled Omission. Join us for Giant Chess, Giant Jenga, a Red Swing Project installation, the library's Holiday Book Sale & Open House and music from the Youth Services Library Band, "Echo & the Bats" at 10:30am.( https://www.facebook.com/events/730832210355092/) ------------------
Film Screening of Born and Bread
When: Saturday, December 12 between 6 - 9 p.m. (Film screenings at 6:15; 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, and 8:45 p.m.) Artist Annelize Machado's film, Born and Bread, captures and celebrates older adults as gifted and contributing members of the community, highlighting the senior clients who are active at the Old Bakery and Emporium. The film will be projected onto the exterior wall of The Old Bakery building on Saturday night, 12/12/15. The film includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired. |
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Seeking Consultant for Public Art Master Plan
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 The City of Austin Art in Public Places Program is seeking a consultant to create a Public Art Master Plan for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Proposals are due on or before 5:00pm on January 5, 2016.
To obtain the Request for Proposal Package, please click the link below:
All contact regarding this solicitation must go through Monica McClure only. Please contact her with any questions regarding this solicitation at
(512) 974-2500 or via email at purchinfo@austintexas.gov. Please put "Monica McClure: SOLICITATION NO: MLM0301" in the Subject Line.
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Uplifted Ground dedicated at the Airport
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Uplifted Ground, by Michael Singer Studio, was dedicated on October 28, 2015. The large-scale installation is located on the top level of the parking garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and is AIPP's largest completed commission to-date. (Michael Singer pictured second from the left)
About the Artwork
The hundreds of earth-toned, grounded and suspended elements of this large-scale artwork were inspired by local geological formations, native minerals, and aerial photography. During the day, the delicate reflection of the embedded metals is accompanied by shifting geometric patterns of shadow; at night, light emerges from the elements creating a graceful dance of light along the walkway. The artwork is also an integral part of the structural design for the walkway.
In an effort to create visual continuity, some of the sculptural elements are also installed in circular "wells" in the plaza of the Rental Car Facility.The vertical pieces of these elements reference both nearby geological cave formations as well as the drawing of water from wells connected to limestone aquifers in the region.
This complex project was installed by local rigging company, Shur-Rig LLC, with support from Michael Singer Studio. Portions of the project were fabricated and installed by local -sheet metal fabricators, Crippen Sheet Metal. Structural steel and electrical work was provided by local companies, Patriot Erectors, Inc. and Schmidt Electric Co., respectively. The granite used in the artwork was quarried and cut in Marble Falls, TX.
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Austin's New Year 2016 - TEMPO artworks featured
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When: Dec. 31, 2015, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Auditorium Shores, South 1st Street & Riverside Drive (Downtown Austin)
There will be a sculpture park at the celebration this year featuring several of the 2015 TEMPO artworks.
The fireworks finale will be at 10 pm.
Fpr more information, go to
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Open Office Hours at the Cultural Arts Division
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Art in Public Places Open Office Hours
When: December 11th from 2:00 p.m. - 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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Community Initiatives Program Moves Online
We are pleased to announce that in 2016 our Community Initiatives Program applications will be accepted online! To help with the transition, we are offering a workshop on how to use the new system.
When: Monday, December 14th at noon
Where: Cultural Arts Division offices (201 E. 2nd Street). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet to the workshop. January 4th is the first upcoming deadline for applications submitted online.
Applicants may also visit Open Office Hours for assistance on December 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment needed.
Cultural Heritage Festivals Program & Capacity Building Program
Deadline for both programs: December 14
The Cultural Heritage Festivals Program is now accepting applications for FY 2016. Project activities must involve the marketing, production, presentation, and funding of a culturally specific festival open to both residents and tourists.
The Capacity Building Program is also taking applications for FY2016. Funds may be used to support organizational infrastructure in areas including, but not limited to, management, governance, financial resources, and administrative systems.
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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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