The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is located in the heart of the arts district adjacent to the Long Center and Butler Park at the Dougherty Arts Center, a multi-cultural community arts center providing opportunities for creative expression to citizens for over 41 years. Visitors enjoy an exceptional 2,000 square feet of exhibit space in the main gallery, and an additional 480 square feet in newly renovated gallery space. The natural collision of creative activity at the arts center contributes to the gallery’s longstanding reputation among the arts community as an accessible and nurturing venue and incubator, ideal for emerging and established artists. The gallery is free and open to the public.
On Display
Sara Jane Parsons, Winter Delights, 2024, oil on canvas, 12x12”
Project Pollination
Sara Jane Parsons
March 15 – April 19, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, April 16, 7-9pm
Sara Jane Parsons' Project Pollination features still life paintings of foods she eats regularly, paired with portraits of their essential pollinators. Inspired by her love of food and concern for the environment, Parsons highlights the beauty of everyday ingredients while raising awareness of the crucial role of pollinators. Due to a car accident that left Parsons paralyzed from the neck down, she uses a mouth painting technique to create compositions that celebrate color, form, and sustainability.
Tara Eales, Ssshhhmoookin’, 2022
Perfect Proportions
Tara Eales
March 15 – April 19, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, April 16, 7-9pm
Tara Eales’ textile sculptures explore self-acceptance, body positivity, and the joy of creative play. Using upcycled materials, including designer fabric offcuts, deconstructed garments, and found objects, she creates colorful, whimsical forms that embrace imperfection and individuality. Her work invites viewers to reflect on transformation, both in materials and in themselves, while reconnecting with the carefree nature of childhood.
Molly Mansfield, Flower Quilt, 2023, Oil on canvas, 36x48”
Frequented Dreams
Molly Mansfield
March 15 – April 19, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, April 16, 7-9pm
Molly Mansfield’s work examines the richness of women’s narratives through themes of domestic labor, heritage, and community. Inspired by heirloom objects and personal history, her paintings blend realism with imagined elements to represent gaps in memory and generational storytelling. Through florals, patterns, and quilting traditions, she celebrates women’s craft and the interwoven nature of care, labor, and identity.
Upcoming Exhibits
London Farris, Existentialism, 2021, Acrylic on Canvas, 24x36”
Swammer
London Farris
April 26 – June 21, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm
London Farris’ Swammer is a mixed media series reflecting her personal experience as a female swimmer, navigating body image, self-identity, and the unique challenges of club and collegiate swimming. The shift in color and tone within her work narrates different phases of her athletic journey—darker pieces created during the swim season convey the mental and physical toll of competition, while bolder, more vibrant works represent a retrospective appreciation of the sport. Through figurative compositions, rich textures, and layered research, Farris captures the resilience and beauty of female athletes, inviting viewers into the often-overlooked realities of an athlete’s everyday experience.
Instagram: @londonfarris_art_
Website: https://londonfarris.wixsite.com/mysite/portfolio
Rachel Long, Home, 2021, Acrylic on wood panel, 100 x 70 cm
Relation Earth
Melinda Barsales and Rachel Long
April 26 – June 21, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm
Relation Earth is a collaborative exhibition by Melinda Barsales and Rachel Long, exploring the deep connections between place, ecology, and the human experience. Drawing from their backgrounds in visual, performing, sound-based, and healing arts, the artists engage in a multidisciplinary dialogue that invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with the more-than-human world. Through their use of collage, texture, and site-inspired compositions, Relation Earth fosters a sense of belonging, reflection, and attunement to the landscapes that shape us.
Websites: www.racheljlong.com and www.melindabarsales.com
Totally Cool Totally Art
End of Year Showcase
April 26 – May 12, 2025
Awards Ceremony: Monday, May 12, 6-8pm
Totally Cool Totally Art’s annual Teen Art Exhibition showcases over 200 works made by Austin’s teen community. Part of the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) is a unique enrichment program providing free classes where Teens learn various art techniques by working directly alongside professional artists.
To learn more about TCTA, visit their website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/totally-cool-totally-art
Lindsey Millikan, Barton Springs Leap, 2023, Acrylic and Aerosol on Cradled Panel, 12x12”
Tides and Time
Lindsey Millikan
May 17 – June 21, 2025
Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm
Tides and Time is a new series by Lindsey Millikan that reflects on the past, engages with the present, and inspires intentional movement toward the future. Through a fusion of celestial and aquatic elements, distorted perspectives, and bold patterns, Millikan creates a surreal landscape where central figures transcend their current reality. Rooted in both fine art and mural traditions, this work provokes intellectual and emotional responses, offering fresh insights into the complexities of the human psyche and our evolving world.
Instagram: @milli_art
Website: https://www.lindseymillikan.com/
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