2. The City of Austin’s Museum & Cultural Programs Division is comprised of five
museums and four cultural centers and the Zilker Hillside Theater. Collectively,
these historical and cultural sites aim to enrich, educate and engage Austin citizens
and visitors of all ages through high quality and meaningful events, stunning public
art, innovative classes and exhibits. “Speak Austin” by visiting these sites for access
to the true stories of Austin.
Laura Esparza, Division Manager
ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
8401 Cameron Road, 78754
512.974.1700
Cultural programs, resources, and
education through an Asian Pacific
Islander perspective.
Taja Beekley, Cultural Facility Manager
www.austintexas.gov/aarc
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND
CULTURAL GENEALOGY CENTER
1165 Angelina Street, 78702
512.974.4926
Every month is Black History Month where
African American culture and heritage is
preserved, shared and celebrated.
BernadettePhifer,Curator&ProgramManager
www.carvermuseum.org
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER
1110 Barton Springs Road,78704
512.974.4000
Innovative multi-disciplinary arts education
programming, growing and sharing Austin’s
creativity in attractive, accessible and
affordable spaces for Austin citizens, artists
and organizations.
AlbertoMejia,Culture&ArtsEducationManager
www.austintexas.gov/dac
O. Henry Museum, Susanna Dickinson
Museum, Austin Fire Museum
411 East 5th Street, 78701
512.974.3830
Austin’s 19th century past in historic Brush
Square, from the Battle of the Alamo to
O.Henry’s literary home to Austin’s earliest
firefighters.
Melissa Parr, Museum Site Coordinator
www.austintexas.gov/MuseumsandCulture
ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
304 East 44th Street, 78751
512.458.2255
The former studio of 19th century German
sculptor Elisabet Ney, and home to a world-
renowned collection of her work.
Oliver Franklin, Museum Site Coordinator
www.elisabetney.org
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS
MEXICAN AMERICAN
CULTURAL CENTER
600 River Street, 78701
512.974.3772
Mexican American cultural arts
and heritage at its best from an
award winning contemporary
art gallery to traditional arts
and performances.
Herlinda Zamora, Culture & Arts
Education Manager
www.maccaustin.org
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Austin Artist, Instructor
“The Dougherty
Arts Center and the
ESB-MACC have
been integral to my
development as an
artist in Austin for many
years”.
Fidencio works with
the Emma S. Barrientos
Mexican American
Cultural Center as
an arts instructor
and has exhibited at
the ESB-MACC and
DAC. Fidencio won
recognition by being
named to the 2015
Critic’s Table Awards Art
Hall of Fame.
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c o l o r , m o v e m e n t s i n t i m e a n d s p a c e .
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W e h o w l a t t h e m o o n , b u t m o s t l y
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4. ¡VIVA MÉXICO!
September 12, ESB-MACC
Celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day.
The traditions of Mexico come alive
through colorful music, dance and
performances on the Plaza.
DOUGHERTY
ARTS CENTER:
OPEN HOUSE
CELEBRATION
September 20,
Noon - 4pm, DAC
Hands on Arts
workshops and class
demos for all ages,
open gallery, bands
and more!
THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
WRITER IN RESIDENCE
September 28 - October 11, NEY
Two Austin writers are selected to
compose in the museum for two weeks.
This is followed by a public reading and
discussion.
MUSEUM DAY
September 20, ALL Locations
Celebrate Austin’s history and art! Go to
all of our Museums and get your copy of
our 2015-2016 Season Brochure. Fidencio
Duran, will autograph your copy! See
web site: www.austintexas.gov/page/
museum-day-2015 for complete schedule
of all the exciting Museum Day adventures
occurring at all City of Austin Museums
and Cultural Programs.
PORTRAITURE IN THE PARK
September 20, Noon - 5pm, NEY
No one goes home empty-handed as The
Ney Museum expands the meaning of
portraiture in this activity-based event.
The AARC TWO YEAR
ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
October 3, 9am - 5pm , AARC
Celebrating the 2 year anniversary with
cake, speakers, exhibits, interactive
and innovative activities, crafts and
refreshments.
DON TATE'S FREEDOM TOUR
October 10, Noon - 4 pm, CARVER
Freedom Tour is a children’s literary book
tour celebrating inspiring historical figures
and their journeys to freedom with 19th
century stories of survival, resilience,
perseverance, and heroism.
PUMPKIN
CARVING
ON THE
DOCK
October 24,
11am - 3pm,
CARVER
Each year
the Carver
welcomes
children
and families
to carve
pumpkins on
the dock of the museum!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
COMES TO LIFE AT THE DAC!
October 2015 - April 2016
Professional actors interact with families
and children in the audience to create
the performance! 12 shows on Mondays
10:30 am. Check web site each month for
performance information.
DIA de LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF
THE DEAD)
October 24, 3pm - 8pm, ESB-MACC
Each year
ESB-MACC
provides
Austin families
with an
unforgettable
and
interactive
event to
participate in a sacred tradition. Altars/
ofrendas with sugar skulls and marigolds
pay tribute to the dearly departed.
POLKAPOCALYPSE!
October 25, Noon - 5pm, NEY
This Elisabet Ney Museum and Texas
Folklife collaborative annual event pays
homage to the rich history of Polka with
live musical performances from diverse
cultural traditions. Get up and dance!
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND
October 30, 6pm - 8pm,
BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS
Retrace the steps of some of Austin’s most
macabre fatalities. Pose for selfie with a
skeleton. Wind up at B.D. Riley’s Irish pub,
formerly Hannig’s coffin store.
CURLILOCK’S NEWEST
ADVENTURE
November 7, 1pm - 3pm, CARVER
Local author Yolanda King presents
children with "Curlilock's" newest
adventure and created crafts inspired by
the story.
OUR VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE
December 12, 7pm, ESB-MACC
Theatrical Play “Nican Mopohua” play
adapted by Ana Laura De Santiago.
FESTIVAL OF TREES and THE
KEYS OF LIVE RECITAL
December 15, 6pm - 7:30pm, CARVER
Join us to celebrate Christmas in song and
activities!
KWANZAA
December 26, 2pm - 5pm, CARVER
Kwanzaa (fruits of the harvest) was created
in 1965, as the first specifically African-
American holiday, celebrating African
American heritage in African American
culture. Everyone welcomed!
GLOBAL GROOVES
January 9, 7pm - 9pm, DAC
Move your dancing feet to "World"
rhythms at this family friendly dance party;
dance lessons included!
SPIRITED JOURNEY GOSPEL
CONCERT SERIES
February 1 - 29, CARVER
Spirited Journey Concert Series and six
days of historical character led tours and
programs celebrate the African American
experience during Black History Month!
CELEBRATE URBAN BIRDS
February 20, 1pm - 4pm, NEY
Get to know our feathered neighbors
through family-friendly events, hands-on
activities and booths!
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY
March 5, 1pm - 3pm, BRUSH SQUARE
MUSEUMS
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with
music and a family day!
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5. OUTDOOR MUSIC CONCERT
March 16 - 18, ESB-MACC
Free and fun outdoor music for everyone
during SXSW. Catch the shuttle at Martin
Elementary.
INSIDE OUT MUSEUM
March 16 - 18, Noon - 4pm, BRUSH
SQUARE MUSEUMS
Rock out to free music with some of
Austin’s best acts; take photos with cut-outs
of Susanna Dickinson, the toughest woman
on the frontier, and O. Henry, with his Hill
City Quartet; and let the museums’ resident
poet write you a personalized haiku.
THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
WRITER IN RESIDENCE
April, NEY
Two Austin writers are selected to compose
in the museum for two weeks. This is
followed by a public reading and discussion.
CELEBRATE ME!
April 9, Noon - 4pm, CARVER
A global, cultural educational event that
provides Austin children an opportunity
to explore other cultures by learning and
experiencing the music, dance and stories
that are central to a particular culture from
around the world!
SAN JACINTO DAY CELEBRATION
April 16, 1 - 4 pm, BRUSH SQUARE
MUSEUMS
Explore Republic of Texas history at the
Susanna Dickinson Museum and celebrate
the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
Enjoy a family fun day with food, drinks,
music, historical reenactors, and piñatas!
SOR JUANA INEZ DE LA CRUZ A
TRIBUTE TO WOMEN FESTIVAL
April 17 - 18, ESB-MACC
Live music, exhibitions, films, performance
pay tribute to women.
EL MUNDO DEL LIBRIN (Librin’s
World)
April 22, 10am - 1pm, ESB-MACC
Latino Theater Resident Proyecto Teatro
brings two interactive annual performances
for K-4, celebrating Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead), Dia de los Niños (Day
for Children) and Dia de los Libros (Day of
Books), promoting youth literacy.
AUSTIN FLASH FICTION FESTIVAL
April 23, 1pm - 5pm, NEY
“Let’s talk!” Join us at the Ney Museum
for featured readings and discussions from
some of Austin’s best short story fiction
writers.
WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY
April 30, 9am - Noon, AARC
Participate in this worldwide event on
the Great Lawn at 10 AM as Texas Tai
Chi instructors create a wave of energy
connecting participants with others around
the world!
O. HENRY PUN-OFF WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 7, 11am - 6pm, O. HENRY MUSEUM
The highest celebration of the lowest form
of humor, this daylong event is centered on
two wordplay contests involving puns. Also,
live music, food trucks, and a used book
sale.
CelebrASIA AUSTIN: ASIAN
AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER
FOOD & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
May 7, 11am - 4pm, AARC
The festival kicks off the third annual Asian
Food Truck Battle, featuring with music and
dancers, and indoor activities for the kids.
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN ZILKER
PARK: MACBETH
MAY 4 - 29, Zilker Hillside Theater
Award-winning Austin actor Marc Pouhe
returns to the magnificent role provoked
by the three witches and Lady Macbeth in
a new production at Zilker Hillside Theater
for our 32nd season in the park. This
production is produced in collaboration
with the Austin Parks and Recreation
Department.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
MAY, 2016 by Robert Mezquiti, ESB-MACC
Honoring community members with
accolades for outstanding and lifetime
contributions in the arts. Recipients' names
will be permanently carved on the ESB-
MACC wall as part of a new art installation.
NEY DAY: WOMEN ARTISTS
May 21, Noon - 5pm, NEY
Come celebrate how Austin’s women artists
promote and bridge the vitality of every
community! Bands, food trucks, demos,
activities, health screenings and much
more!
JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION
June 18, Noon - 4pm,
CARVER
Juneteenth is a
celebratory moment
for African American
Culture. The Carver’s
celebration is a
traditional one with
food, storytelling,
re-enactments,
games and music. A
commemoration of
freedom in Texas!
AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK
FESTIVAL
June 26 & 27, CARVER
This annual event, presented in partnership
with the Folktales Literary Society,
celebrates Black writers and joy of
literature.
“SHREK, THE MUSICAL” ZILKER
THEATER PRODUCTIONS SUMMER
MUSICAL
July 6 - August 12, ZILKER HILLSIDE
THEATER
The Summer Musical at the Zilker Hillside
Theater has been an Austin tradition that
has thrilled family audiences outdoors
for over 50 years. Since the inaugural
production in 1959, audiences have
gathered each summer to be charmed,
engaged and entertained by some of the
best musical theater talent in town.
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6. JUNETEENTH GALLERY
CARVER
A visual & interactive exhibit and
celebration of freedom!
FAMILIES GALLERY
CARVER
This exhibit documents the first black
settlements in Texas and honors ten
families who have contributed greatly to
the discourse and evolution of social justice
in Central Texas.
CHILDREN’S GALLERY
CARVER
“Since new developments are the products
of a creative mind, we must therefore
stimulate and encourage that type of mind
in every way possible.” George Washington
Carver.
L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
CARVER
This exhibit honors the historic Black high
school and the alumnae that made her
renowned.
JUNETEENTH MONUMENT
MEMORIAL
CARVER
U.S. African American history from 1600 to
1865 culminates in the display of five large-
scale bronze portraits of ex-slaves.
THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
NEY
In 1892, Elisabet Ney, a German classically-
trained sculptor, moved to Austin and built
“Formosa,” a remarkable Neoclassical
and Gothic Revival studio. The museum
holds the largest collection of her work in
the world. It also displays furnishings and
personal effects.
OUTDOOR INTERPRETIVE
EXHIBITS
NEY
On the 44th Street half of the property,
a re-creation of a historically accurate
regional prairie has been painstakingly
cleared of invasive species. A showplace in
bloom, it is interesting year-round. Contact
museum for dates of Monthly nature walks.
BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS
BRUSH SQUARE
The homes and artifacts of American author
O. Henry and Susanna Dickinson live side by
side in historic Brush Square.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
Jennifer Chenoweth
“I create art. I create
community. I am
curious. I appreciate
quality. I play as hard
as I work. I engage the
creative process in all
activities from drawing
to entrepreneurship to
relationships.”
Jennifer has received
numerous national and
local awards for creative
and collaborative
work with the City of
Austin, Go Collaborative
Austin Creative Alliance
and Public City. Her
HEDONIC MAP OF
AUSTIN is a public art
project that connect
feelings with places.
Jennifer has been
featured at the DAC,
the Ney Museum and
the Susanna Dickinson
Museum.
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7. EXHIBITS 2015-2016
SEPTEMBER 2015
THE 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM
EXHIBIT
Through September 23, DAC
City of Austin employees, retirees and immediate family
members exhibit their art in this national celebration of art-
making in the public sector.
DANCE OF THE
COSMOS
Through Spring 2016, NEY
A new outdoor sculpture
by Jennifer Chenoweth,
The Elisabet Ney
Museum’s 2015 Featured
Artist!
COSMIC VIDA – Sam Z. Coronado Gallery
September 12 – November 28, ESB-MACC
Curated by Raul Valdez. Participating artists Jerry Garcia,
Ernesto Cuevas, Jr., Adriana Maria Garcia, Cardie Garcia,
Alex Rubio, and Miguel Cortinas share the social importance
of art and culture through their artwork on heritage,
articulating a stunning range and depth of passion, anger
and love that collectively speaks of their experience.
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I WANT THE WIDE
AMERICAN EARTH:
AN ASIAN PACIFIC
AMERICAN STORY
September 19 - November 28,
AARC
Created by the Smithsonian
Asian Pacific American Center
and Smithsonian Institution
Traveling Exhibitions, this Asian
Pacific American story has roots
that reach across borders and
span oceans—but the tale is
quintessentially American.
"CAN U SEE?"
Through – October 17, CARVER
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OCTOBER 2015
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTARS - Community Gallery
October 24 - November 28, ESB-MACC
Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated with
community constructed altars that artistically celebrate the
full and fascinating lives of our dearly departed.
LOOKING IN LOOKING OUT
October 3 – November 8, DAC
Chrys Grummert, Trisha McWaters, Julie Underriner, artists
from Wimberley, Texas, share thoughtful and unique
visions of our beloved “Texas Hill Country,” providing an
exceptional opportunity to discover how color, line, and
depth speak volumes to our collective memories.
MEMENTO MORI (VICTORIAN MOURNING
CUSTOMS)
October 1 - January 2016, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS
Complementary exhibits at the O. Henry and Susanna
Dickinson Museums will delve into memento mori,
examining Victorian mourning customs through artifacts
including death masks and a 19th century coffin in the style
made by Susanna’s husband, Joseph Hannig, who was a
celebrated undertaker.
WOW ARTISANS
October 22 - November 14, DAC
Retired Military Women Artisans from all branches of the
service come together to show their mixed media art.
Fall 2015, AARC
This exhibit of civil resistance and
nonviolence speaks to the heart of how Asian
Americans Grace Lee Boggs, Yuri Kochiyama
and Larry Itliong fought with the same spirit
inspired by the African American movement
of the 50’s and 60’s.
ASIAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS
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MINDSCAPES
November 17 – December 26, DAC
Austin artist Leslie Kell, speaks the language
of imagination and innovation through
composition. Her use of natural elements
melded with architectural structures
creates stunning and unforgettable visual
worlds.
DECEMBER 2015
YOUTH EXHIBIT
December - January, 2016
ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery
The annual holiday exhibition features
artwork by local children in response to
their cultural inspirations.
NATHAN NORDSTROM
December - January, 2016
ESB-MACC, Community Gallery
As both curator and masterful spray-can
artist, Nordstrom's work draws inspiration
from the urban cultures around him, the
earth’s natural state, and the dichotomy of
pure vs. compromised in all areas of life.
“WE RISE: The 1871-1905
HISTORIC FARMSTEAD OF
RANSOM AND SARAH WILLIAMS”
December 12 - March 12, 2016, CARVER
This exhibit is about the Post-Emancipation
transitions of an African American Family
in Central Texas, as uncovered by the
archaeological study of a Buda farmstead.
A SMILE ON MY FACE BLACK &
WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
December 12, 2015, CARVER
Fall participants in the course exhibit their
work.
JANUARY 2016
JAIME ARREDONDO
January 30 - April 2
ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery
Jaime Arredondo’s paintings use intense
colors and lighting combined with flower
and human subjects in order to transport
the viewer to a surreal state of ecstasy in
which the sacred and divine become more
accessible.
IMANOL MIRANDA
January 30 - April 2
ESB-MACC, Community Gallery
Imanol E. Miranda was born in Mexico and
moved to the United States when he was
thirteen years old. Through his own search
of the meaning of “The American Dream,”
the body of work known as "The Mexican
American Photo Project" has emerged.
FEBRUARY 2016
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS
February 1 - 29, CARVER
Spirited Journey Concert Series and six days
of historical character led tours, featuring
the Carver’s permanent exhibits and
programs, celebrate the African American
experience during Black History Month!
MARCH 2016
INSIDE OUT MUSEUM
March 16 - 18, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS
Rock out to free music with some of
Austin’s best acts; take photos with cut-outs
of Susanna Dickinson, the toughest woman
on the frontier, and O. Henry, with his Hill
City Quartet; and let the museum’s resident
poet write you a personalized haiku.
John Yancey
Artist, Associate
Chairman of the
Department of Art
and Art History in the
College of Fine Arts, UT.
John Yancey’s New
work will featured at the
Carver through October
17, 2015.
“What I’m looking
for with any kind of
public art project is an
intersection between
my own artistic interests
and what I feel will
resonate most strongly
with the community.”
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9. 40TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
OF ART
March 11 - April 9, DAC
The 40th Annual ACC (Austin Community College) Student
Art Exhibition, featuring the innovative and creative work
of its finest students working in mixed media, paint,
ceramic, metals and jewelry.
TOTALLY COOL, TOTALLY ART (TCTA)
END OF YEAR TEEN ART EXHIBITION
April 14 - 16, DAC
A program of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department,
Totally Cool, Totally Art (TCTA) is a free after-school
program that takes place in 16 recreation centers
throughout Austin that emphasizes the importance of the
process of creation. TCTA values the hands-on learning
approach and encourages all teens to participate and
explore their creative side.
APRIL 2016
MARGARITA CABRERA
April 16 – June 18, ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, artist, Margarita Cabrera
creates and curates an exhibit that addresses the impact
of the US/Mexico border on the communities that
surround it.
MAY 2016
WEST AUSTIN STUDIO SELECT EXHIBIT
MAY 12 - 22, DAC and NEY
Big Medium, in partnership with the Dougherty Arts
Center and the Elisabet Ney Museum, is pleased to
present exhibitions to be featured as a part of the fifth
annual West Austin Studio Tours. WEST is a free, self-
guided art event occurring over two weekends in May,
providing the public with an opportunity to explore
the unique spaces where Austin’s art is created and
celebrated.
JUNE 2016
BITTERSWEET
HARVEST
June 30 - September 3 , ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery
The ESB-MACC is proud to host the traveling Smithsonian
exhibition, "Bittersweet Harvest", a look into the Bracero
Program, a U.S. government guest worker platform offered
to Mexican farmworkers initiated in 1942 in order to
replenish manpower in the agricultural districts of the
country during wartime.
TAKING TO THE ROAD: THE AUSTIN MIGRANT
FARMWORKERS’ CONNECTION
June 30 – September 3, ESB-MACC, Community Gallery
TAKING TO THE ROAD is a collection of photos,
memorabilia and stories from Austin families who have
had members serve as migrant workers during the U.S.
government’s Bracero program that occurred from 1940-
1960.
September 2016
ROBERTO MUNGUIA
September 16 - November 26 , ESB-MACC, Sam Z.
Coronado Gallery
Roberto Munguia works with the ancient painting
technique known as encaustic, derived from heated
beeswax and color pigments. Munguia incorporates an
otherworldly, transcendental quality to his works.
VICTOR PEREZ-RUL ALTAMIRANO – PLAZA
September 16 , ESB-MACC
Born in Mexico City, Perez-Rul’s recent exploration into the
synthesis of science and technology inspires his artistry to
create a site specific ESB-MACC installation in the plaza.
In addition, UT-Austin’s Visual Arts Center have invited
Perez-Rul as a guest artist.
ALL EVENTS AND EXHIBITS ARE FREE!
Contact museum or cultural center to bring
your classes, families and clubs!
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10. SENIOR LUNCH SOCIAL
Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon- 1pm
Free meals for Austin seniors ages
60+
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR
SENIORS
Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon- 1pm
Free Tai Chi, table tennis, Asian board
games, crafts, others.
HEALTH EDUCATION FOR SENIORS
Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon- 1pm
Free information on heart health,
diabetes management and much
more.
ZEN GARDEN
Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon to 1pm
ASIAN AMERICAN
RESOURCE CENTER
www.austintexas.gov/aarc
EDUCATION
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS
MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
www.maccaustin.org
YOGAENESPAÑOL-WELLNESSPROGRAM
Fall 2015- Spring 2016
CINE DE ORO (SENIOR PROGRAM)
CLASSIC MEXICAN FILMS
October 15, 2015- September 9, 2016
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD)
SUGAR SKULL MAKING WORKSHOPS
October 10- 25, 2015
LATINO ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM
- PROYECTO TEATRO FREE YOUTH
WORKSHOPS
January 2016- June 2016
EL MUNDO DEL LIBRIN - YOUTH
LITERACY PROGRAM
October 27, 2015- September 30, 2016
BILINGUAL STORY TIME
April 23, 2016- October 22, 2016
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
October 7, 2015- September 25, 2016
TEEN TALLERES (TEEN WORKSHOPS)
October 18, 2015- September 19, 2016
QUENTZNIñOS: ARTS AFTER SCHOOL
October 6, 2015- June 4, 2016
SABADOS POR LA FAMILIA (SATURDAY
FAMILY DAYS)
October 11, 2015- September 12, 2016
ADULT MUSIC PROGRAM
October 14, 2015- September 25, 2016
EVENING ADULT VISUAL ARTS
Spring & Fall 2016
Free and Fee-based classes for students of all ages!
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GENEALOGY
4th Saturday of every month,
excluding July & December.
ADULTS: GENEALOGY PRESENTATIONS
September 26, 2015 - October 24,
2015
ADULTS: FOLKTALES BOOK CLUB
February 19, 2016 - October 21, 2016
YOUTH AND ADULTS: RHYTHM
AFRICAN DRUM
September 5, 2015 - October 29,
2016.
ADULTS: CULTURAL LOUNGE
September 24, 2015, 6:30pm - 8pm
African film screening: EVERYONE’S
CHILD.
A SMILE ON MY FACE
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP
October 3, 2015, 1pm
Fall session- Orientation (Youth and
Young Adults)
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
www.carvermuseum.org
A SMILE ON MY FACE
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
COURSE
October 8 - November 7, 2015
The course will have an exhibition on
December 12, 2015.
YOUTH AND ADULTS: KEYS OF LIFE
PIANO CLASSES
Year Round, Tues.& Thurs. 4:30 - 6pm
DANCE DISCOVERY, Ages 3-6
Year Round September 3, 2015
Preschool Story time Dance- Ballet,
tap, jazz and creative movement
taught through storytelling for young
children.
DANCE DISCOVERY MUSICAL, Ages
6-8
Year Round, September 3, 2015,
5:30 - 6:30pm
Students learn to sing and dance
through “Broadway Style” voice and
choreography instruction.
DANCEDISCOVERYMUSICAL,Ages9-14
Year Round, September 3, 2015,
6:30 - 7:30pm
Students learn to sing and dance
through “Broadway Style” voice and
choreography instruction.
READ IT- PROGRAM KICK-OFF, Ages
6 and up
September 26, 2015 11am - Noon
READ IT! Ages 6 and up
October 3, 10:30am - noon, Biweekly
through December 2015
An exciting Children’s Reading
program designed to advance
reading, writing and speaking skill in
children ages six and up.
DON TATE’S FREEDOM TOUR
October 10, 2015, Noon - 4pm
A children’s literature tour that
celebrates the inspiring lives of
historical figures and their journeys
to freedom. FREE RSVP.
CURLILOCKS AND THE BIG BAD
HAIRBRUSH STORYTIME AND
CRAFTS
November 7, 1 - 3pm. FREE RSVP.
MOMMY, DADDY, AND ME BOOKCLUB
February - May 2016. First Saturday
of the month.
Local author Yolanda King will host
this exciting class designed for first
and third graders.
CHILDREN IN NATURE WORKSHOP
November 21, 2015, 10am - 2pm
Free and open to the public.
CELEBRATE ME! CENTRAL AMERICA
September 5, 2015, Noon - 4pm
Free and open to the public.
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12. DOUGHERTY
ARTS CENTER
www.austintexas.gov/dac
EDUCATION
ADULT ARTS CLASSES YEAR-ROUND,
AGES 15 AND UP
Professional artists instruct over
hundred classes for all skill levels and
explore new ideas with students.
Classes include: Ceramics, Drawing,
Painting, Digital Arts, Industrial Arts
and more.
O. HENRY
MUSEUM
www.ohenrymuseum.org
THE JC ELKINS O. HENRY LITERARY
DISCUSSION GROUP
Year-round, Last Fridays, 1pm
Get to know O. Henry through
his stories with this free, monthly
reading series.
IN SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP
This three hour boot camp
for aspiring and accomplished
writers stresses the mechanics of
constructing short stories, using
examples from O. Henry’s canon.
Year-round, bi-monthly. Call for more
information to register.
NEY
MUSEUM
www.elisabetney.org
DRAWING SALONS
Every Saturday in January & August
2016, 10am- Noon
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“Gently Fried,” a five part program comprised of a performance, an exhibition,
a symposium, a dance and an ATXLoteria event at ESB-MACC was curated by
Austin based curatorial collective: Los Outsiders ( Jaime Salvador Castillo,
Michael Anthony Garcia, Robert Jackson Harrington and Hector Hernandez.)
“Gently Fried” won the 2015 Critic’s Table Awards for Best Group Art Exhibition.
EXPLORE-EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS
EDUCATION
September-June,ages3-5,Tues&Thurs.
CREATIVITY CLUB AFTER SCHOOL
ARTS FOR CHILDREN
September-June,ages5-12,everyday.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: EMERGING
TEACHING ARTISTS SEMINAR
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 (twice a week for
6 weeks), Ages 18 and up
New artist educators are guided
through an engaging series of culture-
arts based workshops, lectures,
labs and activities to learn effective
techniques for teaching the Arts both in
the classroom and in the community.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: YOUNG THEATRE
MAKER'S FESTIVAL
November 7, 2015, Ages 17-22
Emerging playwrights, actors and
directors are invited to participate in
our 1st annual YTM festival. Submit a
play or apply to direct or audition to
perform.
13. PLANET MUSIC
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) @ ESB-MACC, Oct. 24, 5 - 8 pm
Live music and dancing for the entire family! Each year ESB-MACC provides
Austin families with an unforgettable and interactive event to participate in a
sacred tradition.
POLKAPOCALYPSE! @ NEY, Oct. 25, Noon - 5pm
This Elisabet Ney Museum and Texas Folklife collaborative annual event pays
homage to the rich history of Polka with live musical performances from diverse
cultural traditions. Get up and dance!
GLOBAL GROOVES @ DAC, Jan. 9, 2016
Move your dancing feet to rhythms ranging around the world at this family
friendly dance party, dance lessons included!
SPIRITED JOURNEY GOSPEL CONCERT SERIES @ CARVER, Feb. 1 - 29, 2016
Spirited Journey Gospel Concert Series, celebrating the African American
experience!
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY @ BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS, March 5th, 2016
1 - 3pm
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with live music and family day!
SAMBA! @ Zilker Hillside Theater, April 2, 2016
Experience the beauty and power of Brazilian Samba Culture with vibrant dance,
performance, song, regalia and much more. Family Friendly with dance lessons
included.
SOR JUANA INEZ DE LA CRUZ WOMEN @ ESB-MACC, April 17-18 , 2016
An Arts Festival of live music, exhibitions, films, performances that pay tribute to
Mexican women artists, educators, and scientists for their contributions!
CelebrASIA AUSTIN: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER FOOD & HERITAGE
FESTIVAL @ AARC, May 7, 2016 11am - 4pm
The festival kicks off the third annual Asian Food Truck Battle. Enjoy an outdoor
festival with live music and dancers, and indoor activities for the kids.
NEY DAY: WOMEN ARTISTS @ NEY, May 21, 2016, Noon - 5pm
Come celebrate how the artistry of AUSTIN’S WOMEN ARTISTS bridges and
promotes the vitality of every community! Bands, food trucks, demos, activities,
health screenings and much more!
#NOFOMO @ THE DAC: TEENS! July 9, 2016
Teens! Fight summer boredom at the DAC with #NOFOMO, featuring local (under
21) Austin bands, live art making and more.
PSYCH OUT @ ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATRE, Sept. 3, 2016
Heritage with mind expanding art and music from local bands.
free and fun
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14. ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS!
March 12, 2016, 1pm- 5pm & March 19, 1pm- 5pm
AARC Theatre Art Camp
June 13- August 5, (Session 1-4)
Two camps for ages 5-15.
BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS: O.HENRY MUSEUM &
SUSANNA DICKINSON MUSEUM
BADGERDOG SUMMER BOOK CRUSH
July 2016
This week-long camp for rising 4th-6th graders is a deep-dive
into a single, fantastic novel.
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND
CULTURAL CENTER
BROADWAY BOUND I ages 7-10
June 13- August 6, 2016
The participants audition and rehearse for a 5.5 weeks.
Broadway Bound II is for ages 11+; they are taught
advanced acting and dance for 6.5 weeks. The participants
will present at the end of the 7th week.
YOUTH ARTS SAFARI CAMP
Spring: March 14- 18, 2016
August 8- 26, 2016
An ARTS CAMP for students 7-12. (Weekly registration fee
is $100.00 and an additional enrollment fee due at the time
of registration is $45.00)
The DOUGHERTY ARTS SCHOOL
BORN FOR ART (BFA) & MADE FOR ART (MFA)
June- August, 2016, ages 5-12
Come join our fun and creative camps where young artists
discover their imagination through visual and performing arts
all summer long! DAC also offers a Spring Break Creative
Arts Camp during the AISD Spring Break!
SUMMER STUDIO PLUS!
June 13- August 5, 2016, ages 7-8
Classes on 2D/3D visual and the Performing Arts!
CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
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LENDING LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
Year round, all ages
"Keep Austin Weird" (ages 5- adult)
"Street Artist Development" (ages 5-17)
"Print Shops" (ages 3-adult)
"Pop Up Maker Space" (all ages) On Saturdays
These workshops furnish participants with all
the materials and tools necessary to simply
drop in and start creating. Or, we travel to your
center.
15. THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM
VISUAL LITERACY: STORYTELLING
THROUGH ART
June 20- July 15, 2016, ages 10-12
An all-day summer camp designed to teach
children innovative approaches to understanding
and utilizing visual literacy!
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN
CULTURAL CENTER
SPRING MACC YOUTH CAMPS
March 14- 18, 2016, ages 5-12
Students are invited to explore Mexico's rich history
through the visual and performing arts as we combine
science, culture and art. ¡Ven a Creer!
SUMMER MACC YOUTH CAMPS
June 13- August 5, 2016, ages 5-12
Students are invited to explore Mexico's rich history
through the visual and performing arts as we combine
science, culture and art. ¡Ven a Creer!
SUMMER MACC TEEN CAMPS
June 13- August 5, 2016, ages 13-17
The ESB-MACC is proud to offer specialty camps and
workshops for teens. ¡Ven a Creer!
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YACC AT THE DAC
Year round, all ages
(Youth Arts and Culture
Collaborative)
10-12 youth, ages 14-19 will
be selected to receive hands-
on training as interns and
assistance in the promotion
and creation of cultural
events.
16. AMAZING FREE
MUST-DO AUSTIN EXPERIENCES
1. Attend Pun-off at the O. Henry Museum and laugh
to your heart’s content (you’ll be punning all year
long!)
2. Practice Tai Chi with hundreds of other people
during World T’ai Chi Day at the AARC.
3. Visit the O.HENRY Museum, home of William
Sidney Porter, author of the timeless GIFT OF
THE MAGI!
4. Dance your pants off with Austin Samba at the
Zilker Hillside Theater.
5. See the Juneteenth Memorial Monument for a
truly moving experience.
6. Experience interactive exhibits outdoors at the
Brush Square Museums during SXSW.
7. Learn to polka at Polkapocalypse!, an outdoor
festival featuring all the world’s cultures that have
adopted the polka.
8. Drool over Austin’s Asian food trucks at
CelebrASIA, the AARC’s celebration of Asian
American Pacific Islander cultures.
9. Watch Golden Era Mexican movies or take YOGA
in Spanish at the ESB-MACC.
10. Feed your inner artist by taking one of the many
painting, photography, dance, and digital classes at
the DAC!
11. Take everybody you know to the Summer Musical
‘cuz it’s always great.
(Okay, it’s more than 10, but who can stop counting
all the great things to do!)
The City of Austin is proud to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. If you require assistance for participation in our
programs or use of our facilities, please call (512) 974-6700.
at City of Austin's Museums and Cultural Centers: the DAC, ESB-MACC, the CARVER, the NEY, BRUSH
SQUARE MUSEUMS, the AARC and ZILKER HILLSIDE!
