The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational and health wellness programs; and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse communities are supported and connected.
The Asian American Resource Center is open, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. View the Virtual Reality Tour of Asian American Resource Center.
Announcements
The Ballroom will be closed temporarily for interior renovations. The Ballroom will be unavailable for rentals until construction is complete. The rest of the AARC will remain open and operational.
Share your thoughts about next year’s reading list for Hyphenated Book Club by completing this survey! The Hyphenated Book Club celebrates the contemporary works from the Asian Diaspora. From new releases to community favorites, emerging voices to literary ancestors, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of literature from an Asian American lens. We hope to release the full schedule in early January, so keep an eye out for dates to be announced soon or sign up for our newsletter to get updates!
Getting to the AARC
By car from US 183 N, exit Cameron Road. Turn right onto Cameron, go past Rutherford Lane, and the AARC will be on your right. From US 183 S, turn left on Cameron Road. Go past Rutherford Lane, and the AARC will be on your right.
By bus, there are nearby stops for bus lines 10 and 325. If you need to cross Cameron Road, please note that the nearest crosswalks are at the light at Cross Park Drive and at Rutherford Lane.
Parking is available onsite during regular hours. If the AARC lot is full, overflow parking is also available at the Austin Police Department Recruiting building that is next to the center and a short walk away. You can turn into the lot on Cameron Road.
Programs and Events
The AARC hosts a variety of cultural arts, health and heritage programs and events throughout the year. From our annual CelebrASIA festival in May to the Hyphenated Book Club series, Tones Fest music series, creative arts workshops, and more, there’s always something happening at the AARC!
View our Event Calendar to see what’s coming up next.
Senior Program
AARC Senior Program is designed to address the intergenerational wellness and education needs of Austin residents, age 50 and up, with a focus on Asian American culture and community. AARC Senior Program is part of Austin Parks & Recreation Department Varsity Generation and Congregate Meal Program.
For more information and to join the program, go to AARC Senior Programming.
Youth and Teen Programs
Through fun and interactive activities using Asian American literature, visual and performance arts, and multimedia, kids and teens have the unique opportunity to participate in an array of cultural workshops, gain leadership skills, and connect with others in the community.
Learn more about Youth and Teen Programs and how to apply.
Exhibits
The AARC’s Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks year-round that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, lived experience, creativity and identity-making by Asian American Pacific Islanders artists.
See what’s currently on display at the AARC Exhibits.
Rentals
The AARC provides a variety of indoor and outdoor rentals spaces for community events, non-profit events, business events, meetings, lectures, classes, banquets, and more.
For more information and to reserve a room, go to AARC Rentals and Reservations.
Get Involved
We offer a variety of ways for people to get involved at the AARC. From volunteer opportunities, contract instruction, collaborations and more, join the AARC to build community and to find your place! Learn more on the Get Involved page.
Facility Updates
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Capital Delivery Services are continuing work on the AARC with three projects: the addition of movable wall partitions to the ballroom, a new pavilion, and elements of the Watershed Protection Department’s AARC/Rutherford Stormwater Improvements affecting Little Walnut Creek. Read the latest press release about these projects on the Parks News page.
For all project updates, community members are invited to sign-up for emails here. Updates will also be posted on the AARC Phase 2 Implementation project webpage.
Page last updated: November 20, 2024
To report an error or problem on this site, please contact AARC@AustinTexas.gov.