Bee Cave Arts Foundation

Update & Discussion Bee Cave Sculpture Park

Chad Bockius2012

Bee Cave Arts Foundation: History• Organization

– Founded in Summer 2009, Achieved 501(c)3 status September 2010– Currently 12 active members

• Mission– Improve the quality of life in our community and enhance the experience of visitors

by bringing awareness, education and integration of a wide range of art throughout public spaces.

• Community Impact– Annual Fall & Spring student art shows

• 2009 – over 800 patrons in attendance• 2010 – over 1,600 patrons in attendance

– Artist Reception at Lake Travis Winery, November 2010• 80-100 attendees• Raised over $600

– Summer Youth Art Camps• 52 Students participated in 2011, 54 in 2012• Raised over $7,500 collectively

Feedback from our art camp families

“My kids have been talking about this

camp all year” “My granddaughter said that she would like to come here every day for the rest

of the summer”

“My child has learned so many different things this week. She wants to have a long conversation each night to tell me everything she has learned

each day in camp.”

The Benches of Bee Cave• The Vision

– Improve the aesthetic quality of our public spaces, to introduce art through everyday interactions and to help build a greater sense of community with functional and impressionable works of art.

• Results to Date– 6 one-of-a-kind benches installed– Over $15,000 contributed by donors– 7th bench from the Lake Travis Fire

Department under construction– Featured in the Austin American Statesman,

highlighting Bee Cave in the process

• What’s next– More benches, more locations, more

promotion and more awareness for the arts and Bee Cave

The Bee Cave Rotary

The Bee Cave Arts Foundation

Dorsett Swift, LLP

Bee Cave Arts Foundation, Summer Art Camp

The Hill Country Galleria

The Whole Foods Market

Latest submissions for the program

Where do we go from here?

Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis MO

Umlauf Sculpture Park, Austin, TX

Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas, TX

Next Step – Sculpture Park

Overview of the park• Natural setting, integrate to what is there, minimal

construction and minimal disturbance• Rotating sculptural displays donated by artists, combined

with permanent pieces acquired over time• Integrate education, physical activities and deeper

community engagement to open up more grant opportunities and create a unique experience for kids and adults alike– Ideas: Rubbings, Community Garden, Interactive elements

(Whisper bench), Community Built Art

Educational & interactive trail markers

Involving the community in the development

Create functional art for the park with local artist, Suzan Germond and children throughout the community

Support for the Sculpture Park

"I love Bee Cave Arts Foundation's mission of placing art in public spaces and making it accessible to anyone,”…

"I hope they continue to bring art to our community and highlight the talented and budding artists of our community.”

- Rachel Malish, marketing team leader for Whole Foods Market in Bee Cave

Why bring a sculpture park to Bee Cave?

“As Chairman of the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce, I visited almost every city and town in the state. There is a visible difference in places with an active cultural community. I see people looking for places to park, stores staying open late, and restaurants packed with customers. The business day is extended and the cash registers are ringing.”

Ken FergesonChairman and CEO, NBanC

Past President, American Bankers Association

*Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts,

Why bring a sculpture park to Bee Cave?A new study finds key linkages between arts and a healthy community:

– Arts participants volunteer 20% more– Arts fans are 2x as likely to be sports fans & support the local

community– Arts participants are twice as likely to enjoy the outdoors and exercise– Unfortunately, young adults (18-34) show a declining rate of arts

participation & civic activities and an increasing rate of obesity

“Healthy communities depend on active and involved citizens. The arts play an irreplaceable role in producing both these

citizens and those communities.”

Survey of Public Arts and Civic Engagement

Why bring a sculpture park to Bee Cave?

Nonprofit Arts & Culture AttendeesLocal vs. Nonlocal

Event-Related SpendingLocal vs. Nonlocal Audiences

Local Nonlocal

*Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts,

Cultural tourism is the leading reason cited by travelers for visiting a community.

Why bring a sculpture park to Bee Cave?

Community impact– Improved quality of life– Strengthen community involvement, health and

recreation– Create new social bonds– Beautification of our community– Increase property values

“The arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself.” Woody Dumas, former Mayor of Baton Rouge

Sculpture Park – Creating the Plan1. Participation of the City

– Driven by Economic Development Board, City Council, Other?

2. Site Selection / Possible Locations– Park land behind the Shops at the Galleria– Portion of the Bee Cave Central Park

3. Feasibility Study– Flood plain concerns, parking, land ownership, expansion

possibilities, community feedback

4. Scope & Timing– Develop plan, timing and budget

5. Funding

Sculpture Park – Funding Possibilities

• City of Bee Cave– Hotel/Motel tax– Beautification fund– EDB funds– Grants– Other?

• Bee Cave Arts Foundation– Donations and grants– Citizen-sponsored pavers– Fundraising efforts

Sculpture Park – Discussion

– How do we move forward from here?– Will the City participate?– Other questions?

Thank you. We appreciate your time & consideration