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Austin launches new office focused on culture and entertainment

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Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Facebook

Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Facebook

The City of Austin has announced the creation of a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) aimed at supporting and expanding the city's creative sector. This initiative was introduced by City Manager T.C. Broadnax.

“Austin’s identity is closely tied to arts, culture, music, and entertainment. After months of engaging with numerous organizations and individuals who are dedicated to the success of Austin’s creative community, it became clear to me that we needed to realign our resources to better support our cultural ecosystem,” said Broadnax. “Under a unified office, we can improve how we provide services and create synergistic opportunities that attract tourists, generate revenue, and elevate Austin’s profile as a cultural destination.”

Historically, cultural affairs programming in Austin has been distributed across five city departments focusing on various aspects such as music, special events, cultural centers, heritage centers, cultural arts, and public art installations. The consolidation into ACME aims to streamline coordination among these areas for residents and visitors alike.

“Our arts, culture, music, and entertainment industries are what make Austin unique and special. Austin is envied by others because of the talent we have here. I appreciate the City Manager for listening to our creative community about the need for this office, and I believe it will continue to show Austin’s commitment to the arts,” Mayor Kirk Watson stated.

Angela Means has been appointed as the inaugural director of ACME. With over 25 years of experience in operational oversight and financial management within several City of Austin departments including Development Services and Parks and Recreation Department, Means is recognized for her efforts in enhancing public spaces and community initiatives.

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