Dougherty Arts Center

02/12/2025

Add a unique touch to your wardrobe by crafting your very own custom charms at DAC Nights: Charmed!

This event is free! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dac-nights-charmed-tickets-1216684609419?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/11/2025

Turn old paper scraps into new handcrafted paper in this two week paper making 101 workshop!

You will learn several different paper making techniques and create unique paper that can be used for greeting cards, journals, and more.

Register today at: https://bit.ly/3EvgahM

02/06/2025

Calling all artists interested in creating public art, it’s time to sign up for the Public Artist Training Program!

Over the course of six weeks, learn about the field of public art, including the production of artworks for public places, proposal preparation, artist budgeting, and considerations for site selection and installation of art.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Public Art application process, receive support and guidance by professional artists in the field, and develop their own package for use in applying for public art commissions.

Registration Opens Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10am

Register online at: http://bit.ly/4aLU4DS

02/04/2025

From Croc Jibbitz to bolo ties, come to DAC Nights: Charmed to create a one-of-a-kind accessory to elevate your date night fit!

This event is free! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dac-nights-charmed-tickets-1216684609419?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/31/2025

Applications for the Dougherty Arts Center’s 2025 Teen Internship Program, Works in Progress (WIP) are now open!

Learn what the City of Austin has to offer in arts and culture and build your skills as a creative professional while contributing to the Austin community.

This 8 week paid internship begins in July and meets during the weekdays. Pay is $21.63/hour.

Applications close February 28th, 2025

Learn more about the Works In Progress Program at https://www.austintexas.gov/worksinprogress

01/30/2025

“I Am, and We as Energy, Rising” by Bibi Flores, “Glitter and Tears” by Hailey Gearo, and “Taste of Imagination” by Colton Matocha, are now on display at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery!

“I Am, and We as Energy, Rising” is a collection of abstract paintings and mixed media works with themes of healing, empowerment, and transformation.

“Glitter and Tears” by Hailey Gearo invites viewers into dreamscapes that transform personal struggles into vibrant otherworldly experiences.

“Taste of Imagination” provides familiar images of colorful candy, exploring forgotten dreams and cherished memories.

Save the dates for events related to these exhibits:

Artist Reception for Bibi Flores taking place on Wednesday, February 5 from 7-9pm
Artist Reception for Colton Matocha and Hailey Gearo on Saturday, February 8 from 1-3pm

01/29/2025

Spring 2025 Registration is now open for the Dougherty Arts Center’s Satellite Studio Program, which offers adult studio classes at three offsite locations in Austin: McBeth Recreation Center, Delores Duffie Recreation Center, and Dittmar Recreation Center.

For spring 2025, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of mediums. Some classes include creating colanders, mugs, pet bowls, garden gnomes, vases, and even paper-making.

Classes and workshops are designed to accommodate every skill level, with instruction by working professional artists.

Learn more and register for classes by visiting the DAC Satellite Studio Program webpage: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/dac-satellite-studio-program

The Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) is an award-winning cultural arts center in the heart of Austin, TX.

01/27/2025

Applications for the Artist Access Program 2026 season open on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10am.

The Artist Access Program provides free or low-cost rehearsal and production spaces to both emerging and established performance artists in the Austin area.

Applications are open January 27–March 15, 2025.

For more information, visit https://austintexas.gov/department/artist-access-program or email [email protected]

01/25/2025

Dance Waterloo invites you to a dynamic exploration of creative lineage and generational dialogue with m(other) figures.

Dance Waterloo’s choreographers join forces with their maternal figures—mothers, mentors, and other guiding spirits—to uncover the similarities and differences in how ideas, feelings, and artistry take shape across generations.

Performances take place on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6pm and Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3pm & 6pm.

Purchase tickets at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dancewaterloo/1510113

01/23/2025

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery has extended the deadline to submit exhibit proposals for the 2026 gallery season!

Located at the Dougherty Arts Center, the Julia C. Butridge Gallery is well known for its diverse exhibitions of artists and their work. There is no fee to submit an exhibit proposal and all related exhibits and events are free and open to the public.

Applications are open now through March 16, 2025.

To submit please visit: doughertyartscenter.submittable.com/submit

01/22/2025

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE 9:30 p.m., 01/21/25: Most City of Austin Parks and Recreation (PARD) facilities will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. However, City recreation centers and activity centers will open at 12:00 p.m. Additionally, outdoor year-round pools and golf courses will remain closed until they can open safely. Barton Springs Pool will be “swim at your own risk” until temperatures rise above freezing. All other pools will resume operations when temperatures rise above freezing. Complete Parks and Recreation closure information can be found at www.AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.

Inclement Weather UPDATE: All Parks and Recreation facilities will reopen by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Get complete Parks and Recreation closure information at http://AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.

01/22/2025

Learn how every day objects can double as tools for ceramic hand building!

On Saturday, February 22 from 1-4pm, Dougherty Arts Center Resident Artist Jamie Lerman is hosting a workshop on the methods of using found objects as clay tools. Participants will explore building and surface design processes, enhance confidence in their skill, and take home a piece made using commonly found objects.

This is a free workshop, and registration is required as space is limited. Participants must be 18+ to register.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/found-object-toolbox-tickets-1146460025799?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/21/2025

DAC Nights is having a “hoot” this month and making our own clay-feathered friends! Come out and create your own bird, whether real or imaginary—let your creativity be your only limit.

This is a free event. There will be enough supplies for everyone, so gather your flock so you don’t find yourself with egrets at the end of the day! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dac-nights-birds-of-clay-tickets-1118362615689?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/17/2025

Ruiz Branch Library is partnering with The Dougherty Arts Center to host Art in Cahoots on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10am-11am.

Art in Cahoots activities are free, led by an Austin Artist, and designed specifically for children ages 2.5-5 years of age working cooperatively with an accompanying adult caregiver. This is a great way to collaborate creatively with your child and connect with your community through the arts!

Spots are limited, so register in advance to save your spot at artincahoots.eventbrite.com!

01/17/2025

There was an abundance of creativity displayed in the automation machines created at the Artist Professional Development Workshop, The Art of Tinkering and the Transformative Power of Play.

Kami Wilt, the Director and Founder of Austin Tinkering School, showed how embracing experimentation and play can help inspire fresh insights and inspiration for your own artistic practice.

Save the date for next month’s Artist Professional Development Workshop, Markets 101, taking place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

01/15/2025

On Saturday, February 15 from 2-4pm, Dougherty Arts Center Resident Artist Diane Sung is hosting a workshop on sculpting the human figure out of clay.

This free workshop will introduce participants to the process of blocking out and compressing a proportional body without armature, as well as sculpting techniques for finer details. Must be 18+ to participate. All abilities welcome!

Registration is required as capacity is limited.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sculpting-the-human-figure-tickets-1133811052379?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/12/2025

Escándalo returns for a new year of spicy improvised telenovelas!!

Join the cast of Escándalo Saturday, January 18 at 8pm for an evening of improvised comedy and melodrama as they weave together a brand new, passion-filled telenovela based on audience suggestions.

Shows may contain adult themes, adult language, and prop weapons. The primary language is English, with some Spanish peppered throughout.

Escándalo Improvised Telenovelas is part of the Artist Access Program, through the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department, Division of Museums and Cultural Programs, and the Dougherty Arts Center.

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escandalo-the-improvised-telenovela-tickets-1033712962297

01/09/2025

Though the weather outside may be fowl, DAC Nights: Birds of Clay brings you an event that is for the birds. Join DAC Nights as we make our own feathered friends out of clay.

This is a free event. There will be enough supplies for everyone, so gather your flock so you don’t find yourself with egrets at the end of the day!

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dac-nights-birds-of-clay-tickets-1118362615689?aff=oddtdtcreator