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Trail Conservancy presents nine Tempo artworks for Butler Trail; commissioners urge more artist support

Austin Arts Commission · March 23, 2026
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Trail Conservancy and Art in Public Places staff showed nine Tempo artworks slated for the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, detailed site-specific designs and materials, and commissioners recommended increased scaffolding for emerging artists given the program’s compressed schedule.

Trail Conservancy staff gave the Arts Commission a detailed update on the Tempo on the Trail public‑art installations scheduled around Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, and commissioners pressed for more time and support for emerging artists.

Jaime Castillo, manager for Art in Public Places, introduced the briefing, and Charlotte Tonzer, chief projects officer with the Trail Conservancy, described the partner role and the installation progress: "We launched the open call for qualifications…

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