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Established by the City in 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program collaborates with local & nationally-known artists to include the history and values of our community into cultural landmarks that have become cornerstones of Austin’s identity.
Austin’s New Year (ANY) is an annual free event on Auditorium Shores where Austin families can come together to welcome in the New Year! ANY is an alcohol-free celebration showcasing Austin's diverse and talented creative community through art, films, and live music. And kids and adults alike won't want to miss the exciting fireworks finale!
As your company plans its relocation to Austin or expands its existing Austin location, our staff is here to help. We process incentive applications, assist with zoning and planning issues, and do what it takes to make your process fast and easy.
The City of Austin created the Business Retention and Enhancement (BRE) Program to support the re-establishment of Congress Avenue and East 6th Street as retail and urban entertainment district destinations. The BRE Program is intended to provide low-interest loans for eligible costs to:
Community-based arts and culture help to define Austin's collective identity; offer citizens a sense of ownership, belonging, and pride; help to celebrate diversity; and promote social unity.
The City of Austin provides cultural arts programs for the Austin community by contracting with arts organizations for specific services. These contracts are referred to as Cultural Services Agreements, or Cultural Contracts.
The Downtown Austin Plan is an effort to capture and develop the community vision for Downtown and to create the best implementation strategy for achieving that vision. The City of Austin and its consulting team, led by McCann-Adams Studio, worked with citizens and Downtown stakeholders on a planning process that sets the direction for Downtown for years to come.
The Emerging Technologies Program brings technology companies to the region and helps the ones we have to grow through a combination of business consulting, matchmaking & cheerleading. Our goal is jobs and investment in the Austin technology sectors.
FACES OF AUSTIN is a short film program showcasing works by Austin filmmakers which reflect the many diverse faces, voices, & experiences of Austin. The films can be seen at City Hall, on Channel 6, online, and at special screenings.
The City of Austin realizes and appreciates the value of the film industry. An economic impact study commissioned in 2011 estimates the total economic impact of film and visual media at a little over $280 million annually.
The International Trade and Investment Program works to link Austin businesses with international markets and business partners, and increase foreign direct investment in the city.
The Music Division has partnered with the Austin Music Foundation to create the Leadership Music Austin Program. Leadership Music Austin is a selection-based program that will establish an experienced group of small business leaders who are passionate about Austin music. This program aims to enhance communication and strengthen the network of Austin's music leaders, allowing them to exchange ideas about current issues and future opportunities in Austin's music industry.
Visit Austin Music Foundation for more information.
Located in the heart of Austin, the redevelopment of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport is an historic event for the City. The 700 acres of land have been carefully planned to bring to life the vision to create a new district for the City.
The Music Division has partnered with Austin Music Foundation (AMF) to create the Music Business Accelerator Program. Music Business Accelerator is a selection-based program that facilitates learning, fostering personal growth and provides small music business participants with educational support in building and sustaining a profitable business.
See Austin Music Foundation for more information.
The City of Austin's Music Division and Parks Department bring you Music in the Parks, a year-long concert series that features free, live and diverse concerts set in various parks throughout Austin. Expanding on the success of Live from the Plaza, this is an incredible opportunity for our musicians to gain exposure to new audiences and for community bonds to be strengthened.
Performances are free and appropriate for the whole family. All are welcome and invited to attend.
The Cultural Arts Division offers Take it to the Next Level to build the business capacity of the creative sector; provide professional development; highlight current discussions from the field; and grow jobs, wealth and the economic impact of the creative economy.
The Seaholm Power Plant, a City-owned retired power generation facility, was designed by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. and built of cast concrete in two phases in 1950 and 1955 by Odom Construction.
The Sister Cities Program fosters friendly relations and understanding between the citizens of Austin and our sister cities around the world. The program promotes Austin’s educational, cultural, and economic presence in the international community.
The City of Austin is proud to present the People’s Gallery at City Hall. This free, annual exhibition is designed to showcase regional artists and to encourage public dialog, understanding, and enjoyment of visual art.
Services
Austin Independent Radio (AIR) is the first online radio source for the independent bands that make up the Austin music scene. AIR combines streaming radio from independent artists through the web, giving Austin's local musicians a new place to be discovered online.
This spring, AIR will launch a smartphone APP to advance Austin's independent music scene and enable the expansion of their listening au
The Austin Creative Alliance (ACA), a nonprofit that aims to strengthen the character, quality of life and economic prosperity of the local cultural and creative arts communities, will facilitate a unique online platform that fosters collaboration between the music community and other artistic disciplines.
The House of Songs mission is two-fold: to connect Austin artists with talented artists from countries that appreciate, cultivate and exalt live music into worthy collaborations that produce new material; and to find new ways to share the results with the world.
Urban Artist Development
Urban Artist Development is a Music Division initiative and partnership with various Austin urban artist organizations to support educational programs and opportunities for local urban artists.
Last summer, the Music Division partnered with Capitol View Arts for their 2011 pr
