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Austin staff open HR probe after artists and curators report unpaid fees at the Carver
Summary
Commissioners raised complaints about delayed and missing payments tied to events at the Carver cultural center. ACME staff say an HR investigation is underway, some artists have now been paid and the department is implementing contracting steps to prevent future problems.
Commissioner Sharon Keyes and other commissioners told the Austin Arts Commission that multiple artists and curators went unpaid for events at the Carver cultural center and that the situation went unaddressed for months.
The allegations prompted Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) staff to say the department has requested a Human Resources investigation and is working to resolve outstanding payments. Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager for Cultural Education and Programs, told the commission she could not discuss personnel details because the matter is under investigation, but said the department has reviewed contracting procedures and is implementing changes.
The commissioners said the problem was not a single missed payment. “Artists…
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