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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Down The River Wild
DESCRIPTION:Watch the Smithsonian documentary Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild and create works of natural wonder! \n\n\n\n\nIn honor of National Parks Week\, DAC Nights is celebrating the parks. Come see a screening of the Smithsonian documentary Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild and create your own mini riverscape to take home! \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild will be screened twice\, beginning at 7:05pm and 8:05pm.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-down-the-river-wild/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T213000
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SUMMARY:DAC Pride: Disco Inferno!
DESCRIPTION:Dance the night away and make yourself a Pride souvenir! \n\n\n\n\nCut a rug and bust a move this Pride at the DAC! For one night only\, the DAC theater will be transformed into a Discotheque\, featuring a guest DJ and special surprise guests! Signature mocktails and treats will be on hand to keep you energized\, and art activities to create your own signature looks under the shining disco ball. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-pride-disco-inferno/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T210000
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SUMMARY:DAC Pride: Every Act of Life
DESCRIPTION:Join DAC Pride for a screening of the Terrence McNally documentary\, Every Act of Life! \n\n\n\n\nEvery Act of Life profiles world-renowned playwright Terrence McNally’s pioneering 5-decade career in the theater\, focusing on the struggle for LGBT rights and his pursuit of love and inspiration at every age. Featuring Angela Lansbury\, F. Murray Abraham\, Larry Kramer\, Nathan Lane\, Audra McDonald\, Edie Falco\, Christine Baranski\, Patrick Wilson\, Billy Porter\, and many more. \nThis event is free! Registration is not required\, but theater capacity is limited so early arrival is encouraged to secure a seat.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-pride-every-act-of-life/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: In Full Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Make a colorful flowerpot and swap a plant at DAC Nights: In Full Bloom! \n\n\n\n\nCome to DAC Nights: In Full Bloom and decorate a flowerpot to light up your Spring. DAC staff will have supplies of all kind\, with instructions on how to wrap pots in fabric\, create decoupaged designs\, and paint your pots to last the season. Bring a plant to swap with participants and diversify your home garden! \nThis event is free! DAC Nights will have a limited supply of pots and plants. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-in-full-bloom/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T210000
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Junkalicious Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Use recycled materials to craft your own eco-friendly junk journal! \n\n\n\n\n  \nCreate a handmade book for junk journaling at DAC Nights: Junkalicious Journaling! Junk journaling combines collage\, scrapbooking\, and journaling to create a unique\, personal keepsake. DAC Nights staff will guide you as you learn to assemble and design your journal.  Staff will have templates and examples to make your own stamps\, bind your books\, and decorate your journals with a wide variety of materials and supplies. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. Various materials will be available for journaling design\, but participants are encouraged to bring their own images and materials for personalization. \nFor more information about this event\, email DACTheater@austintexas.gov \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1. \nFor more information or to request a language interpreter\, please call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Requests for interpretation services should be made at least five days prior to the meeting or event you plan to attend.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-junkalicious-journaling/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T023521Z
CREATED:20260319T023521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T023521Z
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement for Artists: Building Roots\, Not Just Reach
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create sustainable community connections through story\, reciprocity\, and localized relationship-building. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Roots\, Not Just Reach is a practical workshop on building deep\, loyal audience relationships through intentional community engagement without relying on constant social media output. This session teaches artists how to create true cultural value through story\, reciprocity\, and localized relationship-building. \nThis workshop is designed for arts professionals of any medium—performers\, visual artists\, filmmakers\, designers\, teaching artists\, literary artists\, culture organizers\, and nonprofit creatives—who seek more sustainable ways to build audiences\, collaborations\, students\, donors\, or buyers. Get your free ticket here. \nPresented by Morgan Teel \nMorgan Teel is a choreographer and founder of Dance Waterloo\, a nonprofit that expands access to contemporary dance through community-rooted performances and education in spaces ranging from public parks to cultural venues like the Dougherty Arts Center. Her work prioritizes clarity\, curiosity\, and relationship-building\, inviting audiences to feel connected to dance without needing prior knowledge or permission to participate. \nAlongside her artistic work\, she designs corporate community engagement programs that build meaningful relationships between employees and the local organizations supporting Austin’s cultural and social needs. As a Certified Enneagram Coach specializing in time management for creatives\, she helps artists protect their energy and build sustainable practices that support long-term growth. Morgan serves on the Keep Austin Beautiful Corporate Advisory Council\, reflecting her belief that strong artistic ecosystems are built through intentional care for both community and place. www.morgen-teel.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-engagement-for-artists-building-roots-not-just-reach/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T190958Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Metamorphosis: The Alchemy of Waste\, Connective Tissue\, and Build Me A Garden: From Soil to Surface
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. Join artists Aileen Chen\, Sara Kate Hannon\, and Rakhee Jain Desai for an evening of art\, conversation\, and community as their work explores transformation\, connection\, and relationships to materials\, identity\, and land. This event is free and open to the public. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage. \n  \n“Metamorphosis” is a collection of works by artist Aileen Chen that explores the beauty and possibilities in giving new life to “waste.” Reclaimed fabrics are sculpted into vibrant blooms. Unwanted objects transform into striking compositions. Chen’s work reminds us of our collective responsibility to preserve our planet\, and our own ability to undergo renewals and contribute to a more resilient\, harmonious world. \nConnective Tissue is an exhibition that explores the unseen threads that bind us to one another and to ourselves. Through layered paintings and drawings\, this body of work examines themes of identity\, relationships\, and the emotional landscapes we navigate daily. The abstracted forms—fragmented faces\, reaching hands\, and overlapping bodies—become metaphors for the complex and often fragile connections that hold us together. The show invites viewers to reflect on these invisible bonds\, offering a moment of introspection into how we connect\, disconnect\, and seek understanding. \nBuild Me A Garden: From Soil to Surface explores how relationships with land are developed and reimagined through labor\, lineage and living materials. The exhibition uses craft techniques\, abstraction\, materiality\, and sculptural gestures to give form to the intangible: memory\, longing\, belonging\, and the emotional relationship between land and culture. \nDrawing from her lineage in Rajasthan\, India\, Rakhee Jain Desai brings heritage textile knowledge\, natural dyeing\, mordants\, resist techniques\, and ecological processes into conversation with a land that did not birth these traditions but now holds its people. Through the acts of growing dyes in Texas soil\, harvesting plant matter\, and working with natural materials\, Rakhee explores what it means to carry cultural knowledge across geographies and to plant it in new ground\, building a garden of evolving culture and craft practices where color emerges from the chemistry of natural materials\, soil\, water\, and time.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-for-metamorphosis-the-alchemy-of-waste-connective-tissue-and-build-me-a-garden-from-soil-to-surface/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260204T204239Z
CREATED:20260204T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204239Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial & Feasts in the Absurd
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artists Ashley Rose Marino and Lin Zagorski Latimer as they share the inspiration behind their exhibitions RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial and Feasts in the Absurd. Learn how nostalgia\, storytelling\, and visual play intersect in their work\, transforming memories\, objects\, and everyday experiences into thought-provoking art. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-rip-austin-matchbook-memorial-feasts-in-the-absurd/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260128T213732Z
CREATED:20260128T213732Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come to DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up and learn some of your favorite K-Pop dances\, then make your own K-Pop themed photocards! DAC Nights staff will be collaborating with a dance instructor to teach the moves to a variety of popular K-Pop songs. There will also be plenty of materials available to create a K-Pop Pop-up card for friends or home decoration. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-k-pop-pop-up/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260122T170030Z
CREATED:20260122T170030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170030Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Reuse on the Runway
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Creative Reuse and participating Reuse On The Runway designers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and sustainability fueling their annual upcycled fashion event. Hear from artists about their design process\, the unconventional materials they use\, and how reuse can inspire innovation in both art and everyday life. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so registration is required. \nLearn more about the Reuse On the Runway exhibit at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage. \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-reuse-on-the-runway/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260107T203819Z
CREATED:20260107T203819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203819Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Reuse On the Runway\, RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial\, and Feasts in the Absurd
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery! Enjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community as we showcase Reuse On The Runway: The Exhibit by Austin Creative Reuse\, RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial by Ashley Rose Marino\, and Feasts in the Absurd by Lin Zagorski Latimer. \nAbout RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial – RIP to your Austin favorites. The RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial is our community’s collective matchbook collection\, featuring graphite illustrations of places from Austin’s past paired with stories from those who remember them fondly. Each hand-drawn matchbook transforms a shared memory into a keepsake\, representing the city’s homegrown nostalgia and the voices of Austinites old and new. \nAbout Feasts in the Absurd – Feasts in the Absurd is a playful and visually indulgent exploration of food’s aesthetics and its place in our cultural\, emotional\, and sensory experiences. The exhibition contrasts hyperrealistic depictions of modern processed foods with surreal and fantastical interpretations\, revealing the strange duality of what we eat today. Through bold color\, vivid detail\, and a fusion of realism\, surrealism\, and pop art\, Lin Zagorski Latimer invites viewers to reflect on food as both sustenance and spectacle. \nAbout Reuse On The Runway – Can fashion be both stunning and sustainable? Reuse On The Runway reveals the answer. Experience highlights from Austin Creative Reuse’s signature fashion show\, where artists renew and transform materials – fabric remnants\, architectural samples\, pop tabs\, ticket stubs\, newspapers\, and more – into extraordinary creations. Explore the ingenuity of upcycled fashion design\, challenging conventions and inspiring a future where creativity and conservation collide.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-reuse-on-the-runway-rip-austin-matchbook-memorial-and-feasts-in-the-absurd/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20251112T214126Z
CREATED:20251112T214126Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Totally Booked!
DESCRIPTION:Pick up a new book or three and make your own custom tote bag to carry them home!\n\n\n\nThe hardest thing about selecting books is there is never enough space for them all. The DAC is here to help! Swap books ahead of the cozy winter reading season\, and decorated totes bags with custom stencils\, free hand painting\, and ironing transfers and patches. Create a bag fit for a Once and Future King or to hold your s’mores supplies at your winter Bonfire of the Vanities. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged but not required. Bring your gently used books to swap with other participants. \nDAC Nights will have basic white totes measuring 15”x16” along with painting and craft supplies\, but guests are encouraged to bring their own bags should they wish!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-totally-booked/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20250820T143207Z
CREATED:20250820T143207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143207Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Community Impact Through the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Explore how the arts can shape community impact in Austin through conversation\, collaboration\, and creativity. In this interactive session\, participants will work together to envision the future and find connection to move communities and organizations forward. \nPresented by Matrex Kilgore of Texas Commission on the Arts \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/creating-community-impact-through-the-arts/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20250702T131635Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Fences and Fields\, Dust to Dust\, and Plants Consumed
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the artist reception celebrating “Fences & Fields” by Rebecca Pugh\, “Dust to Dust” by Heidi Lowell\, and “Plants Consumed” by Leila Ali. Each artist explores our relationship with the natural world through work that spans painting\, sculpture\, illustration\, and photography. Meet the artists\, experience the exhibitions\, and enjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage. \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact the City of Austin ADA Coordinator\, David Ondich\, at ada@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3256.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-for-fences-and-fields-dust-to-dust-and-plants-consumed/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20250619T173007Z
CREATED:20250619T173007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T173007Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights Pride: Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride with a night of fun\, facts\, and fabulous competition! Join us at DAC Nights Pride: Trivia Night\, where we’ll test your knowledge on LGBTQ+ history\, pop culture\, and icons. Whether you’re a trivia whiz or just here for the fun\, come out for the prizes\, the knowledge\, and the community. \nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required\, but there is limited seating for Trivia\, so get to DAC early if you want to play!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-pride-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20250312T234902Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Frequented Dreams\, Perfect Proportions\, and Project Pollination
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the work of Molly Mansfield\, Tara Eales\, and Sara Jane Parsons at their shared artist reception. Through painting\, sculpture\, and textiles\, these artists explore themes of memory\, self-acceptance\, and our connection to the natural world. Experience Mansfield’s evocative still lifes honoring women’s roles as memory keepers\, Eales’ playful textile sculptures embracing imperfection\, and Parsons’ vivid works highlighting the vital relationship between food and pollinators. \nLearn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-reception-for-frequented-dreams-perfect-proportions-and-project-pollination/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20241009T231058Z
CREATED:20241009T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T231058Z
UID:52783-1729951200-1729958400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Sustainability Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Dougherty Arts Center wants to hear from you! On Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\, the DAC will host a community engagement event to gather valuable feedback on eco-friendly practices. Share your knowledge and curiosity about sustainable art practices and how artists can contribute to a healthier planet. Swap art supplies\, make seed balls\, paint\, and enjoy hot cocoa while engaging in meaningful conversations about sustainability. \nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance\, please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sustainability-salon/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20240606T015149Z
CREATED:20240606T015149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T015149Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Mend Mania
DESCRIPTION:Delve into “Craftivism” and sustainability with DAC staff and guest instructor Cidnye Stott.\n \n\nAccording to online publication\, them.\, “needlepoint is likely the campiest art form in human history.”  And we agree! Textile Arts have a deep thread interwoven with Queer history\, from challenging gendered connotations to demanding visibility from those around them. Led by DAC’s own weaving wonder Cidnye Stott\, the event will provide supplies and guidance to strengthen well-loved textiles or transform clothing through patchwork and visible mending\, queering the idea of fabric and thread itself!\n \n\nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required. DAC Nights will have some thread and mending supplies on hand\, but participants are welcome to bring their own.\n \n\n\nAustin Parks and Recreation invites you to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month at DAC Nights on Wednesdays\, June 5\, June 12 and June 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC)\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-mend-mania/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T210000
DTSTAMP:20240606T014227Z
CREATED:20240606T014025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T014227Z
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SUMMARY:DAC Nights: Behind the Zines
DESCRIPTION:DAC Nights invites you Behind the Zines to learn about the making and crafting of zines\, an artform deeply rooted in Queer history and self-expression. Swap your creations with fellow queer makers and put your zines in circulation!\n \n\nTeaching artists will be available to help you create your own zine. Flip through and gather inspiration from LQBTQ+ zines provided by Sherwood Forest Zine Library.\n \n\nThis event is free! Registration is encouraged\, but not required.\n \n\nDAC Nights will have general supplies for creating your own zine\, but all are welcome to bring their own supplies to make it just right.\n\n\nAustin Parks and Recreation invites you to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month at DAC Nights on Wednesdays\, June 5\, June 12 and June 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC)\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dac-nights-behind-the-zines/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T210000
DTSTAMP:20180711T180226Z
CREATED:20180711T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T180226Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night At The DAC: This Upcycled Life
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse and the Dougherty Arts Center –\nFind the beauty in the abandoned. Discover the wonder world of assemblage art with Austin Based artist Laura Caffrey\, using upcycled materials found and collected by Austin Creative Reuse. Hatch up your own assemblage from scratch and unearth the potential masterpieces awaiting in your recycle bin. \nThe 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) 974-3914.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/date-night-at-the-dac-this-upcycled-life/
LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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