Good Friday is a combined artist talk and exhibit featuring artists Chris Tobar and Cat Carter from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program. Together, through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin. Join us on April 18 at 506 Congress to...
6th Street has long carried the brand of downtown Austin as a place of iconic nightlife and the epicenter of the live music capital of the world. However, coming out of the pandemic, the district has faltered and struggled with many properties in transition and...
Welcome to the Future of Downtown presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance. As downtown’s steward and champion, we are bringing the best parts of downtown to ACL Live to celebrate more than 30 years of the Downtown Austin Alliance with our community partners, stakeholders, members...
Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People is a combined artist talk and exhibit featuring artists Megan Hildebrandt and Malti B. Lee from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program. Together, through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin through locations and...
Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People is a combined exhibition featuring artists Megan Hildebrandt and Malti B. Lee from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program on February 28 at 506 Congress. Together, through this exhibition, both artists explore the stories of Austin...
Join us on Saturday, March 15, for the 2025 Arts & Parks Tour brought to you by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin. The free ride starts at 11am and runs for about 4 hours, beginning at Wooldridge Square and ending at Republic Square. Grab a...
The reconstruction of I-35 through central Austin presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our community with 30 acres of land—caps and stitches—above the highway. This ambitious endeavor aims to knit our city together, transforming a historic divide into a vibrant, inclusive space for all Austinites. The...
In celebration of our first cohort of DASA Artist Residents and our first round of XOXO Photography Fellows completing their time in the programs, we are hosting an exhibition with light bites, drinks and artist/fellow talks. Join us on Friday, January 17 from 6pm-9pm to...
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s...
Have questions about the DASA program, application process, or want to partner with us? We are hosting a virtual "office hours" style DASA Deep Dive to answer common questions with a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. Bring your questions about becoming a community activator,...
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