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After a long creative journey, my permanent sculpture installation at Oertli Park in Austin, TX is nearing completion.

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August 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Austin's ambitious $1.66 billion convention center expansion aims to nearly double its space while targeting zero-carbon certification and investing $17.7 million in local art.

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City presents $1.66B convention center expansion with sustainability pledge and $17.7M public‑art program
City project staff described plans for a $1.66 billion expansion of the Austin Convention Center that would nearly double rentable space, target a global first for zero‑carbon certification, and include a $17.7 million Art in Public Places investment featuring integrated works by local artists.
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March 9, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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The battle over the future of Crosswalk on the Lake intensifies as the Arts Commission stands against removal, yet acknowledges the looming threat of state mandates.

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Arts Commission opposes deaccession but acknowledges Crosswalk on the Lake will likely be removed
The Arts Commission and its AIPP panel concluded that TxDOT's directive to remove street murals does not meet the commission's deaccession criteria, but the commission acknowledged political pressure and forwarded a recommendation to council opposing deaccession while noting removal was likely.
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July 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Austin's Arts Commission is reshaping public art by ensuring community voices are heard and artists are at the forefront of the conversation.

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Austin Arts Commission prioritizes community engagement in public art projects
Commissioners emphasize artist involvement and community input for upcoming airport art installation.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM