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The Creative Alliance will be at the LBJ Future Forum.
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The LBJ Future Forum invites you to the "Austin's Creative Class, Affordability, and Creative Ecosystems" discussion on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Google Fiber Space in downtown Austin (201 Colorado St.). Please RSVP to attend: https://20207.thankyou4caring.org/pages/future-forum
The conversation will be moderated by Andy Langer. Our panelists include:
- Jenny Larson, Salvage Vanguard Theater
- Shea Little, Big Medium/Canopy/Bolm
- Don Pitts, Music Program Manager, City of Austin
- John Riedie, Austin Creative Alliance
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Multiple survey and datasets, including the Music Census, Austin Music Industry Economic Impact Study 2016, the Cultural Needs Assessment, the 2013 ArtSpace report, Mayor Adler's Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, as well as the dislocation of numerous arts organizations, indicate that Austin's rapid rise in property values is displacing low-margin music venues, galleries, studios, and nonprofit performance spaces even as demand for such usage grows. The pace of the real estate market simply outstrips the pace of fundraising and creative industries often lack access to affordable credit.
The loss of creative infrastructure leads to the loss of creative industry jobs, resulting in out-migration of the creative class and a decline in arts, cultural, and creative output that would harm the reputation and character of our city that is known as a creative magnet.
However, Austin's rapid population increase presents the opportunity to develop new audiences, increase arts education, and grow creative infrastructure in order to stabilize and grow jobs for artists and creatives. Several organizations across the city are working on plans to do just that, including ideas for redeveloping Red River as a cultural tourism destination, affordable live/work housing for artists, and an Eastside Creative District that would increase the number of stages, galleries, and classrooms for performances, visual arts, and arts education.
Please join us for this discussion around creative infrastructure in Austin. There is no fee to attend. Please register online if you plan to attend.
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Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution Update
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Austin's hard working City staff put together a draft response to the City Council's Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution. After a series of public meetings to get community input and much cross-departmental communication within the City, the staff of the Economic Development Department have created a draft response which includes strategies and recommendations to address the key focus areas laid out by the Resolution and emphasized in the community feedback.
A little background:
On February 26, Mayor Adler unveiled the Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution containing specific ideas to boost the local music industry and arts sector.
The Resolution was adopted by City Council at their March 3 meeting. City Manager Marc Ott was directed to return to the City Council Economic Opportunity Committee within 90 days with a staff response and needed resources -- such as policy changes, financial partnerships, and research -- to address the continued and future success of all aspects of the City's music and creative ecosystem.
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The Peer Review Panel Schedule for FY17 Core Funding Applications is now online.
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Applicants are encouraged to attend their respective review panel; however, attendance is mandatory for Organizational Support applicants only. Panelists may have questions about the applications; in this case, if an applicant representative is in attendance, he or she may be asked to respond. Most panels will begin at 10 a.m. with a lunch break around noon (exception is the Literature Panel on July 15, which begins at 1 pm.).
Real time updates on each panel's progress will be posted via the @econvitalityATX Twitter feed.
Reminder to all Cultural Expansion Program Recipients: year two applications are due June 1. Applications are online this year!
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Apply now for the Artist INC Live Austin Seminar!
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The Artist INC Live seminar addresses the specific business needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face every day. Artists gather for one night a week for eight weeks to learn business skills specific to their arts practice and work to hone and apply those skills cooperatively with their peers. Using an innovative class design, artists learn and grow together through mentoring, small group application activities, as well as large group discussion and multi-media lecture.
Participants will gain:
- Tools and skills in arts planning, marketing, finance, law, and technology
- An increased knowledge of and ability to access local & national art business resources
- A strategic artist's plan for pursuing, marketing and sustaining their art
- A long-term network of cross-discipline, diverse artists to provide peer learning and support into the future
Musicians, writers, actors, performing and visual artists are encouraged to apply online at www.austintexas.gov/ArtistINCATX by June 27, 2016.
To learn more about the 2016 Artist INC program attend one of the info sessions. Seats fill up fast, so be sure to RSVP!
For more information about the application or the program, email or call 512-974-7845. |
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Art After Six Returns to City Hall
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Stop by the People's Gallery at City Hall on the last Friday of the month, May - August, for extended gallery hours and talks by artists from the 2016 exhibition!
Artist talks will begin at 6:15 pm in the Boards & Commissions room. The gallery will be open for self-guided tours 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Featured Artists
May 27: Cindy Debold, Kat Kohl, Scott Rolfe
June 24: Beatrice Baldwin, Lalena Fisher, Nicole Jeffords
July 29: Barbara Atwell, Jess Bee, Cherry Taylor
August 26: Jennifer Idol, Kirk Marsh, Shelley Wood
Limited free parking (with validation) is available in the City Hall garage; other parking downtown is provided at a fee on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Check out this great video that PotLuck made for the Alliance!
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There are actually two versions. One you can find here and you can see the shorter version by clicking the image above. Thanks Aaron and James for the great work!
Please check out their other work at ptlck.com and if you need your story told give them a call!
POTLUCK Arts & Music is a full service production house formed by Aaron Weiss and James Jones in 2013. We have had the privilege to work with a diverse and talented group of artists, musicians and other clients over the last few years. We create narratives that show the world what you do, including micro-documentaries, music videos and commercials. We bring you to the table! We produce engaging videos and original music from scratch. We love telling stories that haven’t been told. By collaborating with our clients, we ensure a fluid, working relationship with open communication and dialogue. We work as a small, focused team, using innovative techniques and technology to craft our projects.
Depending on the scope and scale of the project we are able to work with most budgets.
We think it’s important to support the strong creative class that makes Austin unique and it’s our belief that original video content can shine a light on the amazing things being created in our community.
We encourage ACA members to reach out with any questions!
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We've got volunteer and internship opportunities at ACA!
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Want to help us keep Austin Creative? Jump in and help out!
We need:
Office Volunteer in Artist Services and Membership Department
Office Volunteers will assist the department director to  maintain, cultivate and grow individual, organizational, and Sponsored Project members of Austin Creative Alliance. Will contribute to ideas for developing new member benefits and programs that meet the changing needs of our members and creative community. Find out more and sign up here.
Online Community Engagement Coordination
Online Community Engagement volunteers will assist the department director to maintain, cultivate and grow individual, organizational, and Sponsored Project members of Austin Creative Alliance's online community, CreateAustin.net. Will contribute to ideas and contents that meet the changing needs of online creative community. Find out more and sign up here.
We prefer volunteers who can make an ongoing regular commitment of two 4-hour shifts per week, but we can discuss your schedule and what fits best
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Join this year's annual Women's Entrepreneurial Luncheon, showcasing local successful entrepreneurial women excited to share their business savvy and offer practical and real life advice. This premiere event offers valuable insights and experiences to learn from, plus an inviting opportunity for networking. Get ready to be empowered and inspired!
Moderator:
 Lolis Garcia-Baab
Lolis is a talented bilingual communications professional with vast experience in radio and television production and broadcasting, as a producer, writer, journalist, correspondent, and voice-over talent. Lolis is currently the Marketing and Communications Director for the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. She continues to serve on the Board of Mexic-Arte Museum, and volunteers with a number of local non-profits. Lolis is a business and community leader dedicated to advancing opportunities for women and serving the needs of our children.
Panelists:
Jeanette W. Hill of JWHill Productions LLC
Jeanette W. Hill is an award-winning playwright who is also the founder JWHill Productions LLC, a theatrical production company that serves underrepresented and underserved communities. She is on the Board of Advisors for the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival and Urban Playwrights United and an Artist INC fellow and facilitator. Hill has received many awards including Atlanta Black Theatre Festival's Festival Favorite Reading Series, Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival's People's Choice award, and the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival's Best Staged Reading award, the Black Pearls Magazine Literary Excellence Awards, and is the recipient of Urban Playwrights United 2015 Soaring Eagle award.
Rosie Mendoza, CPA of R. Mendoza & Company, P.C.
Rosie Mendoza serves as the managing shareholder for R. Mendoza & Company, P.C. Her expertise is in financial, non-profit and governmental accounting and auditing, where she leads the attest services area of the firm. In her 32 years of service, she has provided audit and consulting services to a wide variety of clients including non-profit organizations, governmental entities and other commercial entities. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of AVANCE, Past Chair for the Board of Managers of Central Health, Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, and is a Board Member of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.
Masha Poloskova of GARMENT Modern, Vintage and Moss Designer Consignment
Masha Poloskova has always had an eye for fashion and a talent for expressing individuality through style. After a decade of refining her point of view, Poloskova co-founded Feathers Boutique. Masha's love of vintage quickly evolved into an affinity for high-end designer goods. Her frequent shopping trips to New York inspired her to open MOSS Designer Consignment. After eight successful years at Feathers Boutique, she chose to depart and focus on a new concept boutique, Garment. Garment specializes in fine vintage clothing and contemporary designer apparel and accessories.
June 17, 2016 | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Austin | 208 Barton Springs Road | Austin, TX 78704
Fee: $45 includes lunch and parking
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This course provides step-by-step instruction in how to develop a business plan for a small start-up business or the expansion of an existing business. Upon completion, a business plan can be submitted to a financial institution or private investor for funding or used for implementation. Fee: $50
Whether you are a start-up still in the planning stage, or an existing business, these seven essential principles must be followed throughout your business life to achieve maximum success. They have been tried and proven over many years and will help you execute your business plan with passion and precision. Fee: $40
Cloud technology has become an integral part of daily life for many people, but sadly, most small business owners don't understand how to fully take advantage of this technology. Small business coach, Don Dalrymple, will share what cloud computing is, how you can add staff and serve clients, and how you can reduce operating costs. Fee: $25
This course outlines the different types insurance coverages that are available to business owners and how to best select an insurance agent and company. Examples will be provided of what could happen to your small business if a claim is filed and your business is not properly insured. Fee: $30
Want to learn more about What Works for artists to create sustainable careers? Come to one of the What Works workshops presented in Austin. Artist INC will teach you the ten things that make the difference in the business end of a creative career and answer your questions on topics from marketing to taxes to copyright. This is also a great chance to meet the Artist INC Live staff and ask any questions you have about the Artist INC Live seminar.
Upcoming Dates: May 17, May 24, June 1
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A couple of things for Dancers at the Dance/USA Conference
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The City of Austin Economic Development Department is partnering with Dance/USA to provide a free Dance Business Bootcamp as part of the Dance/USA conference. This workshop is for independent artists, choreographers, and dance groups with budgets below $200,000.
The workshop will help you jump start your creative practice with a hands-on co-learning experience on building, leading, and managing a small dance business. All dance makers are welcome in this space regardless of your incorporation status (for-profit, nonprofit, fiscally sponsored, individual, etc.).
Please note that, while free, you must register for the bootcamp and registration only gets you in to the bootcamp, not the full conference. You can register and find out more information at http://danceusa.org/dance-business-bootcamp
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You’re invited to a Pre-Conference Event at the 2016 Dance/USA Annual Conference: a focus group on contingency planning and emergency preparedness needs across the performing arts community. The focus group will be held at Ballet Austin, 501 West 3rd Street, Austin, TX, 78701 on Wednesday, June 8, from 2:00pm- 4:00pm CT.
The focus group is part of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Performing Arts Emergency Preparedness Initiative and will examine key disaster preparedness issues for performing arts organizations. It is intended to be a small group, facilitated discussion among performing arts professionals in the field about their disaster preparedness needs. The findings will inform ongoing work with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to gather information about needs across the community.
How to RSVP for this event:
For more information, or to RSVP, please send your contact information, including: name, organization, phone, and e-mail to Tom Clareson at tom.clareson@lyrasis.org, by 3:00 PM ET, Friday, May 20, 2016.
Please note, space is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, so please RSVP early to ensure your attendance. Those received after the maximum will be added to a waitlist.
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Do you want to JOIN a nonprofit Board?
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Our Board Internship Program, produced in partnership with Mission Capital, is designed to create nonprofit board members who are immediately prepared to serve our community. Participants will leave the program ready to commit their time & leadership skills to a cause they are passionate about.
The internship program consists of two levels of learning: classroom instruction focused on the application of best-practices in a nonprofit board setting, & practical learning with current nonprofit board members.
Apply now to be part of this unique program that will give you the tools to become a successful and effective nonprofit board member.
Deadline to apply is June 3rd. The program will take place in July.
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Apply for the AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY GRANT now!
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Once a year, AFS awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of Texas through our AFS Grant (formerly known as the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund, or TFPF). The Austin Film Society has now given out over $1.7 million ($1.5 cash and 212K goods and services) to over 466 film and video projects since the program  began in 1996. In addition to grants for production, post-production and distribution, we provide cash stipends to Texas filmmakers traveling to prestigious film festivals through its AFS Travel Grant program. Check out past grant recipients here.
Awards are provided to artists whose work shows promise, skill, and creativity. Grant recipients have shown their films at renowned festivals like Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Toronto, Tribeca, Venice, Rotterdam and SXSW and have been nominated for Gotham Awards, won Independent Spirit Awards and Student Academy Awards. Several have been released theatrically or in the cable and home video markets. The Austin Film Society is proud to support these Texas filmmakers making their mark in the world.
In AFS Grant Workshops we will review the application and answer questions about applying for film production funds from AFS.
In August, an independent panel of esteemed professionals from the national film community convene in Austin to review applications and administer awards. Award announcements are posted on our website at the conclusion of the panel session and grant disbursements are made in the fall.
Please email artistservices@austinfilm.org if you have any questions regarding the grant.
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A couple of things from the Cultural Arts Division.
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If you haven't checked it out yet the CAD has a new webpage devoted to opportunities for artists.
Here's a few things from the page:
Certificate in Marketing and Promotion for Nonprofits, Austin Community College
Classes begin Sept 9 | 10AM - 4PM | $1000
This 8-class series provides a comprehensive overview of the marketing and outreach processes needed to develop and implement an effective marketing plan, and is designed for nonprofit leaders, staff, and even volunteers. Participants will gain valuable insight and practical skills to both understand and execute a variety of marketing and outreach methods that can help them do more - bring in more donation dollars, increase event attendance, recruit more volunteers, and get more done with less time and money. Learn more, see each session topic, and register here: sites.austincc.edu/npo/certificate-in-marketing-promotion-for-nonprofits
Aroha Philanthropies - Seeding Artful Ageing grant program
Deadline: 6/1/16
The program seeks to help transform aging in America by creating and expanding programs that allow older adults to learn, make and share the arts. Preliminary applications are due online by June 1, 2016 with final grant awards to be made by August 15, 2016. Grant awards will range from $15,000 to $50,000 for programming to begin on or after January 1, 2017 and be completed by November 30, 2017. Grants may be renewed for a second year, dependent on first year program evaluation outcomes. These grants are designed to support the development and expansion of successful Artful Aging programs, document their effectiveness, with the goal of helping to further build a national Artful Aging movement. More details available at http://arohaartfulaging.org/seeding-artful-aging
Aesthetica Art Prize
Deadline: 8/31/16
The Prize is presented by Aesthetica Magazine to enable emerging and established artists to showcase their work and further their involvement in the art world. Prizes include £5,000, a group exhibition and editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine. http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/art-prize
Cedar Park Sculpture Garden – Call for Entries
Deadline: 5/27/16
The City of Cedar Park (located just outside of Austin) would like to invite you to become an exciting part of the City by submitting your work for a year-long period of display in the Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden. http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=5877
2016 Individual Photographer’s Fellowship
Deadline: 5/30/2016
The Aaron Siskind Foundation is offering a limited number of Individual Photographer's Fellowship grants of up to $10,000 each, for artists working in photography and photo-based art. Recipients will be determined by a panel of distinguished guest judges on the basis of artistic excellence, accomplishment to date, and the promise of future achievement in the medium in its widest sense. The Foundation seeks to support artists/photographers who demonstrate a serious commitment to the field, who are professionally active or employed in the field. http://www.aaronsiskind.org/
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And here are a few events from the Asian American Resource Center's Calendar
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The Asian American Resource Center has a calendar full of great events. Find out more here. Here are a couple we thought you might like.
Saturday, June 11, 6 to 11pm | Celebrando 2016 – Salsa & Heritage Festival
Celebrate Puerto Rico's rich traditions with Bomba & Plena folklore masters direct from Puerto Rico -- Tito Matos and Tata Cepeda, plus hot salsa, performances, handcraft artisans, and comida criolla. For tickets please visit the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center website. Ballroom
Wednesday, June 22, 5:30 to 7:30pm | Meet the Buyer/Business Development Counselor
This event is designed to help business owners learn more about the City of Austin's purchasing processes and meet buyers from various City of Austin departments. Hosted by the City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Department. FREE, please RSVP online. Ballroom
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Don't forget to check out and utilize NowPlayingAustin's pages for Auditions, Calls for Artists, and Jobs - and to visit our site often for the latest, updated listings.
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Austin Creative Alliance is an enrolled organization with Austin Community Blooms. With this program, Freytag's Florist will donate 5% of the total transaction each time an order is placed with no additional cost to the customer.
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This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
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