AUS Public Art Makers Expo - Call to Artists

REGISTER NOW! Space is Limited.

This event is free and open to all artists based in Austin and Central-Texas.

CONTEXT

In partnership with the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is planning an industry day for Austin and Texas-based artists to network with public art makers. The purpose of this Public Art Makers Expo is to support professional growth, career development and industry access for Austin and Central Texas-Based artists to expand their public art practice.

The City of Austin allocates 2% of construction costs for eligible capital improvement projects. Right now, the City is having a renaissance and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is at the epicenter of the City’s growth. AUS is designing an immersive passenger experience that includes over 20 opportunities for artists and their fabricators.

Likewise, the infrastructure within the City of Austin is expanding with accelerated growth. From smart streets and corridors, EMS and Fire stations to the Austin Convention Center, cultural centers, museums, parks and related facilities, the City of Austin is launching unprecedented numbers of Art in Public Places (AIPP) opportunities for artists and their fabricators.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Exhibitors and public art professionals and makers will gather in one place to share tools, materials, technologies, and strategies that make public art possible.

If you’re an artist based in Austin or Central-Texas and curious about public art in-general, in search of a fabricator for a large-scale installation or needing a thought partner for your next commission, this Expo is for you to:

• Meet Industry Experts – From material specialists and bespoke metal workers to custom glass makers and experts in digital and technology platforms, a cross-section of fabricators will be accessible to all attending artists.

• Hear Real-World Case Studies – Fabricators will share experiences about how artists like you realized their public art visions with the support of technical teams

• Learn About New Opportunities – Gather insight about upcoming calls for artists, collaborations, and other public art business opportunities.

• Grow your network – Strengthen your professional artist network by meeting other artists and public art industry experts based in Austin and throughout the US.

This event is free to attend and open to all visual artists. Registration is required.

Questions?
Contact Shane Shine, [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

City of Austin Aviation Department Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF), 10100 Golfcourse Road, Austin, United States