Author: Austin Art in Public Places, Cultural Arts Division

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This handbook is also intended to guide individual artists and organizations who are interested in proposing a public art project to the City of Austin. This resource guide will engage the new or emerging artist who aspires to break from traditional studio practice and begin creating their art in the public realm. 

Abstract:

The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program offers local and national artists, both established and emerging, an opportunity to contribute to our ever-evolving cityscape. The program provides unique works of art for publically funded facilities and has been an integral part of Austin’s transformation into a top cultural and artistic destination in Texas and beyond. For three decades, AIPP artists have successfully completed projects that have become cornerstones of community identity.

This handbook is also intended to guide individual artists and organizations who are interested in proposing a public art project to the City of Austin. The City of Austin Artwork Donation and Loan Policy allows for artwork that is not funded by the percent-for-art process to be accepted by the City. It is my hope that this resource guide will engage the new or emerging artist who aspires to break from traditional studio practice and begin creating their art in the public realm. Not all artists desire to make the transition from studio to public art, but those who are ready, can discover the exciting, and sometimes frustrating challenges of creating artwork for a diverse audience. Artists are challenged to critically think about their work, to play with scale, experiment with materials, and to look at their work in a whole new context.

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Categories: Public Art, Professional Development, Artists-Resources for