The Bee Cave Arts Foundation is working hard to help bring a new Sculpture Park to Bee Cave, TX. This presentation will be made to The Economic Development Board as well as The City Council to help garner support. What do you think? Should the City invest in this idea? How has art impacted your life? Why else should the City consider making this a priority? We want to hear from you whether you live in Central Texas or abroad. Let your voice be heard!

1. Bee Cave Arts Foundation
Update & Discussion
Bee Cave Sculpture Park
Chad Bockius
2012

2. 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

3. 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.”

4. 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

5. The Bee Cave Arts Foundation
The Bee Cave Rotary
Dorsett Swift, LLP

6. The Hill Country Galleria
The Whole Foods Market
Bee Cave Arts Foundation, Summer Art Camp

7. Latest submissions for the program

8. Where do we go from here?
Umlauf Sculpture Park,
Austin, TX
Nasher Sculpture Garden,
Dallas, TX
Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis MO

9. Next Step – Sculpture Park

10. 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

11. Educational & interactive trail markers

12. Involving the community in the development
Create functional art for the park with
local artist, Suzan Germond and children
throughout the community

13. 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

14. 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 Fergeson
Chairman and CEO, NBanC
Past President, American Bankers Association
*Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts,

15. 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

16. Why bring a sculpture park to Bee Cave?
Cultural tourism is the leading reason cited by
travelers for visiting a community.
Nonprofit Arts & Culture Attendees Event-Related Spending
Local vs. Nonlocal Local vs. Nonlocal Audiences
Local
Nonlocal
*Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts,

17. 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

18. Sculpture Park – Creating the Plan
1. 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

19. 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

20. Sculpture Park – Discussion
– How do we move forward from here?
– Will the City participate?
– Other questions?
Thank you.
We appreciate your time & consideration