Inclusive public art empowering unhoused creatives in Austin
Art for All is a public art initiative in Austin led by Raasin in the Sun and the City of Austin, offering paid creative opportunities to unhoused individuals. By.
Creative Space: How Austin’s Cultural Trust has developed affordable art spaces
Launched in 2020, Rally Austin (formerly AEDC) protects Austin’s cultural identity by creating affordable cultural spaces through public real estate tools. Its Cultural Trust supports venues in key districts,.
Cultural District Policy: Driving Austin’s equitable urban development
The City of Austin’s Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy was developed in 2024 to formalise and support the sustainability of cultural districts across the city. Focused on preserving.
Thrown a lifeline: how Austin supported its creative community through the pandemic
In response to the enduring impacts of the pandemic, the City made concerted efforts to provide significant financial support to creatives who suffered income loss and audience reductions. Through.
The value of data: why cultural asset mapping is helping Austin become more inclusive
Urban public policy design in the cultural context is becoming increasingly important in cities helping to bridge the gap between cultural assets and spatial distribution.
How Austin Cultural Trust is protecting the cultural community from unaffordable rents
Taking inspiration from models like San Francisco's CAST and London's Creative Land Trust, a new Cultural Trust has been established as a component of the AEDC
Austin
The city has transformed from a small city into a major metropolis, partly due to the rapidly growing tech-sector, robust live-music scene, and globally famed and attended festivals such.