Austin Beutner at The Museum of the SFV's Public Art Project Meeting

This event is for the general public that wants to learn more about art in the San Fernando Valley. In addition, it is for artists, muralist, sculptors that are interested in participating in upcoming projects and events.

Austin Beutner has three decades of accomplishment in the private and public sectors. As a business leader and philanthropist he has built organizations and led them to achieve outstanding results.

In his most recent role as Los Angeles First Deputy Mayor and Chief Executive for Economic and Business Policy, Austin worked to build a stronger Los Angeles. He served as the city’s Jobs Czar from January 2010 to April 2011 for a salary of $1 a year.  He oversaw 13 city departments ranging from Building and Safety, Planning, and the LA Convention Center, to the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports and the Department of Water and Power (DWP).

Austin is deeply involved in the community, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CalArts, Chairman of the Board of the Broad Stage, Chairman of the Governor’s Council on Sports & Physical Fitness, Co-Chairman of CalArts Community Arts Partnership, and Chairman and Founder of Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation.  He also serves on the Boards of ICEF Public Schools and ACT Today and is Chairman of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on the NFL Stadium.