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Calling All Lakeway Artists!
Regardless of what happens to the Lakeway Arts District proposal, we could still have an Arts District community here in Lakeway…online! If you are an artist and would be interested in having a free webpage showcasing your art on our Arts District website, please use the contact form and let us know. These pages will only be free for a limited time, so act soon and reserve yours. In the future, we will be adding a robust Arts Calendar to the site as well.
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Mayor explains the Arts District project
Joe Bain, the upcoming new Mayor of Lakeway, gave an insightful explanation of the future Arts District on his helpful blog recently. Here is an excerpt from the entire article: There is approximately 130 acres of property between the “Oaks” and Lohmans Crossing Road. Lakeway MUD owns 82 acres of this property and is currently in the process of changing their permit to allow that property to be released from their spray areas for affluent and if successful the property could possibly be offered for sale. The other acreage is owned by private entities. This property is currently zoned GUI (MUD Property) – in order for the property to be sold it…
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You are Invited to the Arts District Open House!
The City of Lakeway is inviting the public to learn more about its proposed arts district concept at an open house from 6-8 p.m. April 30 at Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek. Several city staff members will visit with community members, answer questions and gather input about the vision of an arts district in Lakeway. To create a first-class showcase for visual and performing artists in Lakeway and a gathering place for the community, the city drafted a concept that could include a performing arts center, art galleries, museums, live music venues, sculpture gardens, and walking trails. An undeveloped area of roughly 130 acres, located along Lohmans Crossing and behind…
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POLL: Are you Yay, Nay or Maybe? Tell us what you think!
Are you seeing red over the potential Lakeway Arts District? Are you interested in an Arts District but don’t want to see your taxes change? Or are you gung-ho for everything the Arts District represents? Let us know your thoughts! [polldaddy poll=”8770994″]
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Are You Seeing Red?
How do you feel about having an Arts District in Lakeway? During the March 16, 2015 City Council meeting, some residents argued for and against creating an Arts District within the city like the one proposed by city staff. The full video of the meeting is available to stream and below is a recap of the session from the Austin Statesman. When you are done, take our Yay or Nay Poll and let us know what you think! The City Council directed city staff during the Jan. 20 meeting to proceed with investigation of creating a new zoning ordinance for the creation of an arts district within the city. The city…
