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Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Trail Conservancy for managing the temporary art installations program 2024 cycle on the Trail, in an amount not to exceed $225,000.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $225,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Fund Budget.
For More Information:
Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131; Constance White, Program Manager, Art in Public Places, 512-974-7852.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 6, 2023 - the Trail Conservancy Arts and Culture Plan was recommended for approval by Art in Public Places (AIPP) Panel. Vice Chair Villanueva motioned for approval. Vice Chair Carr seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
March 20, 2023 - the Austin Arts Commission unanimously approved the Trail Conservancy's Arts and Culture Plan. Commissioner Gray motioned for approval. Commissioner Mok seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 vote (Commissioner Garza absent).
April 13, 2023 - City Council approved The Trail Conservancy's Arts and Culture Plan for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Town Lake Metropolitan Park.- 20230413-031.
Additional Backup Information:
To maintain consistent civic standards for the administration of public art through municipal partnerships, the AIPP program contracted with the Trail Conservancy on December 21, 2021 to support a public art vision planning process. The contract for public art vision planning lead to specific goals for future AIPP projects along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. A key component of public art vision planning included an approach for the Trail Foundation to successfully develop a comprehensive Arts and Culture Plan for the Trail. The Plan addresses how arts and culture can broadly serve Trail users and the surrounding communities; enhance the experience of the Tr...
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