News from Austin Art in Public Places                                             APRIL 2016
goldenIt's a Golden Afternoon at Seaholm and you're invited!


Public Art Dedication & Celebration
When: April 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Seaholm Plaza (parking garage on Walter Seaholm Dr.)


Come celebrate Golden Afternoon, the newest addition to the City's public art collection, a 40' x 40' art installation which incorporates light capable of interacting with the viewer. Artists Rick Lin and Shagun Singh of Urban Matter Inc. will be in attendance to talk about their inspiration and the art-making process. In a nod to Alice's "mad tea party," iced tea and sweet treats will be served. Visitors can pick up their own packet of Texas wildflower seeds and Alice in Wonderland activity books, courtesy of the Harry Ransom Center. The Austin Public Library's mobile library will also be on site.
 
The event will take place on the plaza level above the Seaholm Parking Garage at 211 Walter Seaholm Drive, between Trader Joe's and the former power plant stacks. You are encouraged to take public transportation to this event- as on-street parking is limited. (Trader Joe's provides one hour of free parking in the garage with purchase).


Detail of Golden Afternoon at the Seaholm parking garage


About the artwork
Inspired by Texas wildflowers and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the artists created an artwork that mimics a garden spilling over from the flower beds on the roof of the garage, down the open stairwell, and making its way into the parking structure. Reminiscent of a trip down the rabbit hole from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the artwork experience is heightened by sensors which direct the lighting to respond to people moving up and down the stairs.
 
Artists Shagun Singh and Rick Lin discuss their new work
wrapsNewest Public Art Installation Under Wraps


Houston artist Sharon Engelstein's recently installed Crullers are tucked away under a cozy wrapping, waiting for construction activity to settle down before emerging to greet people who will be living, working, and playing in the Seaholm District. Funded by the 2nd Street Bridge and Extension project, the artist created these family-friendly and child-engaging sculptures, individually titled Big Mama Baby, Little Mama and Tall Solo, by embedding a steel armature in structural foam and coating each sculpture with a thick layer of glass fiber reinforced concrete mixed with glitter to heighten the sculptures' whimsical appearance.
Big Mama and Little Mama will sparkle in the summer sunshine once surrounding construction is complete
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Golden Afternoon Dedication & Celebration
When: Friday April 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Seaholm Plaza (parking garage on Walter Seaholm Dr.)


Meet artists Rick Lin and Shagun Singh and learn more about Golden Afternoon, a responsive art installation inspired by Texas wildflowers and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join us for tea and cookies and pick up a packet of Texas wildflower seeds and Alice in Wonderland activity books from the Harry Ransom Center. 


AIPP Open Office Hours

When: Friday May 13, 2:00-4:00 pm

Where: Cultural Arts Division offices, 201 E. 2nd Street


Curious about the art selection process? Interested in applying for a public art commission? Visit us during our monthly office hours the second Friday of each month, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Cultural Arts Division offices (201 E. 2nd Street). No appointments necessary!


callCALL TO ARTISTS

Looking for the latest AIPP Opportunities?



Make sure to visit the AIPP website for the latest artist opportunities

and to download complete instructions and project details. 
      All applications are accepted through publicartist.org/austinaipp/



afdAustin Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services 
Artist-in-Residence

Request for Qualifications

Project expanded to include a second residency opportunity!



Budget: $38,000 (AFD) / $48,000 (EMS)

Deadline to Apply: 4/21/16 @ 5 PM

Eligibility: Austin Metro Area



AIPP seeks to commission two artists-in-residence to create permanent artwork for six fire stations and three emergency medical services stations. The artwork must reflect the mission of AFD and EMS to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response. The artists will spend approximately 10-15 hours per week observing the activities of the stations over a 2-3 month period. At the end of the residency period, the artists will submit a proposal to create a series of works to be sited on the interior or exterior walls of the stations. Artists will only need to submit one application to be considered for both opportunities. Or, an artist can indicate in their Letter of Interest which project they wish to be considered for.



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Other Artwork Opportunities
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COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT 


Untitled (Playground Sidewalk Mural)
by Dale Whistler



This sidewalk mural was originally commissioned in 1994 and was just recently restored with a fresh new coat of paint. The circular design depicts the phases of the moon and also incorporates a spiral motif taken from ancient cave art and Native American designs. "As a society I think we're out of balance away from nature," the artist said. "I was trying to draw us back towards an awareness of nature and towards tradition as well." Make sure to visit this newly restored piece at Dick Nichols Park, 8011 Beckett Rd.



Learn more about this AIPP work and others at publicartarchive.org/austinaipp
Untitled
by Dale Whistler
ABOUT US
Art in Public Places is the City of Austin's public arts program. We acquire, commission, and maintain works of art for City facilities and parks for the cultural enrichment of the Austin Community. AIPP is a program of the City of Austin's Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department.


ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MEETINGS
The AIPP Panel is a seven-member standing committee of volunteer visual arts professionals, appointed by the Arts Commission to help guide AIPP. AIPP Panel meetings are the first Monday of each month (excepting holidays) at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Division Offices, 201 E. 2nd St and are open to the public. Come see how the whole process unfolds!


AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION
The Arts Commission is comprised of citizens appointed by City Council to help advise council in all arts-related matters. After the AIPP Panel votes on a project or opportunity, the Arts Commission reviews and decides which projects to move forward. Arts Commission meetings are the third Monday of each month (excepting holidays) at 6 pm and are open to the public. Check the meeting agendas for locations


CHECK HERE for meeting dates and agendas. 


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