Bee Cave Arts Foundation Update & Discussion Bee Cave Sculpture Park Chad Bockius 2012
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
Where do we go from here?
Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis MO
Umlauf Sculpture Park, Austin, TX
Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas, TX
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
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