“I get to facilitate artists seeing their visions come to fruition. That’s a privilege for me.”
Anna Bradley, Senior Art and Public Places Coordinator for the City of Austin, talks about this labor of love and the path she took from budding artist and Burning Man, to her current role. She proudly highlights local artists in her public arts programs, the importance of public art and community engagement, resources for local artists, and public art’s critical role in the exponential growth and dynamic development of Austin.
About the speaker
Anna Bradley is an AIPP Senior Project Manager and has led the TEMPO temporary public art program since its beginnings in 2012. She has extensive project management experience in negotiating contracts, budget allocation, communicating client and stakeholder needs, managing multiple projects, public art research and current trends, construction and installation solutions, and public presentations.
Anna's experience includes a myriad of art studio fabrication jobs ranging from glass blower, cabinet making, welding for Burning Man projects, vintage upholstery restoration, graphic design and photography. Each one preparing her for a life in public art project management.
She holds a BFA in photography from The University of the Arts and studied furniture and industrial design at California College of the Arts.
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