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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T210000
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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
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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
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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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