Programs and Events
Upcoming Events
ARU Iconic Drag Show presents: ACT UP: A Queer History Lesson
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Step into a fierce and unforgettable journey through queer history as Austin Round Up pays tribute to the activists, revolutionaries, and icons who fought back, spoke out, and changed the world. Expect powerful numbers, dynamic choreography, and live performances honoring the voices that paved the way.
This event is organized by Austin Round Up. For more information, please email admin@austinroundup.org
Art Documentation: Studio Session
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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This workshop is a hands-on studio session focused entirely on creating finished, high-quality documentation of your artwork. Participants will spend this session actively photographing their work with guided support on lighting, setup, composition, and consistency.
The goal of this workshop is simple and practical: to leave with clean, professional images of your artwork and completed edits ready for use. Darryl will walk attendees through best practices for photographing artwork, making on-the-spot adjustments, and refining images so they are ready for portfolios, submissions, websites, and social media.
Participants are encouraged to bring one physical artwork to document. By the end of the session, artists will go home with polished images that accurately represent their work and can be used immediately.
Presented by Darryl Demps
Art in Cahoots
A Pop-Up Arts Experience for Caregiver & Child
Friday, May 1, 2026
10-11 a.m.
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Pop in for a pop-up! Art in Cahoots activities are free, led by Austin Artists, 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!
Free! Spots are limited. Register in advance to reserve space.
DAC Nights: Street Heroines
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7-9 p.m.
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Join DAC Nights for a screening of the 2021 film Street Heroines!
Street Heroines tells a story of courage and creativity in the world of graffiti and street art. Featuring three emerging Latina artists from New York City, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo, the film explores the male-dominated subculture in which street art exists, as the women build their artistic identities.
This event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. The theater has a max capacity of 150 patrons, so early arrival is recommended. The film has a runtime of 71 minutes, and the screening will begin at 7:15pm.
Art-O-Rama
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1-4 p.m.
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The Dougherty Arts Center’s Art-O-Rama is back, paying homage to the vibrant and inclusive world of street art. From colorful murals, sculpture and graffiti, to busking musicians, magicians and street poets, art is everywhere in Austin, so let’s celebrate it!
Contribute to a large-scale community mural, and watch a live graffiti demo by artists. Explore a pop-up exhibit and art installation, and make your own screen-printed tote, mini mosaic and custom stickers. Be entertained by roaming street magicians and typewriter poets and musicians. Top it all off with donuts and lemonade!
Art-O-Rama is free and open to all ages.
Artist Reception: Land and Sea, Realms, and Morphology & Modularity
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7-9pm
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. Join artists Anita Horton, Charlotte Seifert , Victoria Majesta Marquez, Jamie Spinello, and Kristen Van Patten for an evening of art, conversation, and community as their work explores abstract structures, surreal natural worlds, and the dynamic relationship between land and sea.
This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
Digital Programming
The DAC is proud to offer free digital programming for the public.
- Video Art Lessons
Instructor-led video lessons in various different mediums of ceramics, drawing & painting, and digital arts.
- Artist Professional Development
The Artist Resource Center is pleased to host free monthly professional development workshops for artists. Covering a different topic each month, our workshops give artists the tools to develop and advance their careers in the arts.
- Paper Pandemonium