Upcoming Events
Resident Workshop: Coils In Motion
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
6-9pm
Free
18+
Learn the technique for rolling even coils with DAC Resident Ceramic Artist Gargi Sharma. Explore how molds can be used to shape coils into dynamic forms. Each participant will create their version of a coil form by the end of the session. All pieces will be fired and available for pickup later. The workshop is open to participants aged 18 and above and welcomes all skill levels.
Registration on Eventbrite is required. RSVP on Eventbrite.
About The Artist: Gargi Sharma is an architect-turned-ceramic and glass designer passionate about showcasing the creative potential of clay. Her design journey led her to discover a love for education, where she spent a few years teaching and developing curricula focused on ceramics, design, creativity, and the arts.
Driven to fully commit to her artistic path, she began honing her skills and exploring her unique voice in ceramics while teaching part-time at various institutions. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in the culturally vibrant Indian city of Haridwar, her work blends traditional influences with contemporary perspectives, exploring layers of meaning in everyday objects.
Business Planning 101: A Practical Guide for Artists
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
6:30-8pm
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your creative practice to the next level, a solid business plan can be a powerful tool for clarity, growth, and sustainability. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, local artist and former management consultant (Boston Consulting Group) Malti B Lee will guide you through a practical framework for building a business plan that fits your goals and your art.
We’ll break down the core components of a creative business plan, including defining your vision, identifying your audience, mapping out income streams, and setting realistic goals. You’ll explore how your values, pricing, marketing approach, and time can all work together in a plan that supports your life and creative ambitions. Expect thoughtful discussion, practical tools, and a printable worksheet to help you keep moving forward long after the workshop ends.
DAC Nights: Summer’s Em-Bracelet
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
7-9pm
Venture on out to the Dougherty Arts Center during DAC Nights: Summer’s Em-Bracelet, and make your own bracelet, necklace, anklet, keychain, or anything else you can think of while jamming out to some summer rock classics!
This event is free! Registration is encouraged, but not required.
For more information about this event, email DACTheater@austintexas.gov
Escándalo Improvised Telenovelas presents ¡Escándalo!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
8-9:30pm
Visit the Escandalo Eventbrite for ticket information.
Join the (multiple) award-winning cast of ¡Escándalo! for an evening of improvised comedy and melodrama as they weave together a brand new, passion-filled telenovela based on audience suggestions. Star-crossed love, nail-biting intrigue, and dastardly villains will leave you wanting more… No two shows are ever the same!
Shows may contain adult themes, adult language, and pro
Artist Talk with Rebecca Pugh, Heidi Lowell, and Leila Ali
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
7-9pm
Hear from artists Rebecca Pugh, Heidi Lowell, and Leila Ali as they discuss the ideas and processes behind their exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. From the geometry of fences and the chemistry of soil to the visibility of native plants, each artist offers a unique perspective on how we engage with our environments.
Learn more about their 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
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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