Upcoming Events
Lara Clay, Willow House, Austin modern Quilt Guild, Collaborative Member Quilt, Collage of ceramic artworks from Anna Gadzhikurbanova, Jamie Lerman, Chance Ramirez, Gargi Sharma, and Diane Sung.
Artist Reception for Windows of the World, Connecting Threads, and Of Mind and Hand: Visual Artists in Residence Showcase
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
7-9pm
Celebrate three new exhibitions, Windows of the World by Laura Clay, Connecting Threads by the Austin Modern Quilt Guild, and Of Mind and Hand: Visual Artists in Residence Showcase, by Anna Gadzhikurbanova, Jamie Lerman, Chance Ramirez, Gargi Sharma, and Diane Sung. Experience vibrant paintings, intricate quilts, and expressive ceramics that highlight creativity, identity, and connection across artistic disciplines.
Learn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
Collage of ceramic artworks from Anna Gadzhikurbanova, Jamie Lerman, Chance Ramirez, Gargi Sharma, and Diane Sung.
Artist Talk: Dougherty Arts Center Visual Artist In Residence
Thursday, December 4, 2025
7-9 p.m.
Meet the Dougherty Arts Center’s 2025 Resident Artists, Anna Gadzhikurbanova, Diane Sung, Gargi Sharma, Chance Ramirez, and Jamie Lerman as they share insights into their creative practices and discuss their work featured in Of Mind and Hand. Discover how these artists use clay, sculpture, and mixed media to explore themes of identity, memory, and material transformation.
Art In Cahoots
A Pop-Up Arts Experience for Caregiver & Child
December 5, 2025
10-11 a.m.
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! Register for Art In Cahoots on Eventbrite.
ARTC presents: The Snow Maiden & the Nightmare against Evil
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
This play is presented in Russian. Ticket info is available at ARTC’s Eventbrite page.
The ARTC Theater is pleased to present a New Year’s journey of incredible adventures and unexpected meetings. The Snow Maiden & the Nightmare Against Evil presents a fairy tale of the granddaughters of Santa Claus and Baba Yaga. Join ARTC in celebrating the end of the year with a mysterious and fantastical story!
This event is organized by ARTC. For more information, please email info@austinrussiantheatre.org
Lara Clay, Willow House and Austin modern Quilt Guild, Collaborative Member Quilt
Artist Talk: Laura Clay & Austin Modern Quilt Guild
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7–9 p.m.
Hear from exhibiting artists Laura Clay and members of the Austin Modern Quilt Guild as they discuss the inspiration and process behind their exhibitions Windows of the World and Connecting Threads. Learn how each artist explores storytelling through pattern, color, and design while connecting cultural identity and community through their work.
Learn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
DAC Nights: Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
7-9 p.m.
Come to DAC Nights: Winter Wonderland to create the Texas winter you’ve always hoped for. Staff will have supplies and custom-made paint-by-number kits for you to paint the white-tipped mountains, fire-lit cabins, and windswept tundra of a winter wonderland. All ability levels are welcome to come sip on a hot chocolate and experience the fun with paint by numbers!
This event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. RSVP for DAC Nights: Winter Wonderland on Eventbrite.
Digital Programming
The DAC is proud to offer free digital programming for the public.
- Video Art Lessons
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Instructor-led video lessons in various different mediums of ceramics, drawing & painting, and digital arts.
- Artist Professional Development
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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