The Artist Access Program was created out of a directive from City Council to utilize Hotel Occupancy Tax’s Cultural Arts funds to expand hours at three of the City-owned cultural centers. Applicants are ranked by an impartial panel made up of professional artists from Austin using an established criteria. Click here to learn more about the application process, including the program guidelines and rules. For more information email AAPInfo@austintexas.gov.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 season! The deadline to submit an application is February 29, 2024 at 11:59pm. The 2025 season follows the fiscal year and includes dates between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025.