Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a public art walking tour! Did you know that the City of Austin has a collection of over 400 public artworks displayed throughout the city? Learn more about some of the pieces located around the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC)...
A workshop about finding the language for your practice. Learn how to shape your artist’s story without forcing it into a brand. How you talk about your work matters just as much as the work itself. Whether you're applying for opportunities, speaking about a project, or...
Join DAC Nights as we make decorative coasters using alcohol ink! Join DAC Nights as we become Pretty in Ink! Create your own set of colorful coasters using alcohol inks, a medium known for its bold hues and amazing marbled effects. Participants will experiment with blending...
Watch the Smithsonian documentary Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild and create works of natural wonder! In 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...
Make a colorful flowerpot and swap a plant at DAC Nights: In Full Bloom! Come 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...
Learn how to create sustainable community connections through story, reciprocity, and localized relationship-building. Building 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...
Use recycled materials to craft your own eco-friendly junk journal! Create 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...