WaterWork

See the iconic façade of the historic Seaholm Intake Facility transform into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and motion. WaterWork is a unique, immersive art experience co-created by The Trail Conservancy and Design Austin, that celebrates the dynamic relationship between Austin’s urban landscape and its cherished natural environment.

Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, the Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating artworks from fifteen talented Austin artists: Jasna Boudard, Luna Davis, Tova Katzman, Leslie Kell, Faiza Kracheni, Yuliya Lanina, Emily Lee, Paloma Mayorga, Katy McCarthy, R. Eric McMaster, Britt Mosely, Phoebe Shuman-Goodier, Topher Sipes, Tiffany Smith, and Ana Trevino.

Each artist’s work explores and illuminates the vibrant coexistence between Austin’s bustling cityscape and its restorative beauty of natural spaces.

The immersive display will take place at dusk on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025. 

How to Watch

WaterWork is free and open to the public, viewable from various vantage points along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, such as Auditorium Shores and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. A limited number of tickets are available to watch the show from aboard our boat cruise.

SHORELINE VIEWING
WaterWork is free and open to the public. The show will be projected on the side of the historic Seaholm Intake Facility with multiple viewing locations across Lady Bird Lake from the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Ideal viewing locations include:

• • Auditorium Shores
  • Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

If you choose to watch the show on land, arrive early to make sure you get a good spot!

WATERCRAFT VIEWING AND RENTALS
The Seaholm Intake Facility sits on the edge of Lady Bird Lake, allowing for an incredible lakefront view of the show.  Viewers can either rent or bring their personal watercraft to watch. Viewing space will fill up; plan ahead and hit the water before showtime.

Note: Safety devices like lifejackets and watercraft lights are required.

VIP BOAT EXPERIENCE
For an elevated viewing experience, our boat cruises will return this year, with a limited amount of tickets available beginning August 5. Proceeds from ticket sales help support this event.

PRE-SHOW FUN
The Loren Hotel will host extended hours for their cafe, offering cocktail and dining options for viewers before the show.