Dougherty Arts Center

Parking Lot Closure

Due to programming that exceeds normal parking capacity; ALL parking lots adjacent to the Dougherty Arts Center are closed to the general public and reserved for attendees to DAC events on the following days:

September 3, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21,22, 24, 27, 30
October 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30

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The DAC Theater is an attractive, comfortable 150-seat proscenium theater complete with lighting and sound systems, box office and concession areas, dressing rooms, gallery entrance and outdoor marquee. For more information, please contact dactheater@austinexas.gov, or call 512-974-4045.

NEW! We are pleased to announce the call for applications for our Theatre Residency Program for 2017. For more information and to apply, please visit http://doughertyartscenter.submittable.com/submit

We will begin accepting submissions on July 25, 2016
The deadline to apply is September 2, 2016.

For room reservation requests and policies, please contact DACinfo@austintexas.gov

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery features artists and arts organizations in exhibitions that include all mediums and address diverse subject matters. Located in the heart of the arts district adjacent to the Long Center and Butler Park, the JCB Gallery is part of the Dougherty Arts Center, providing personal and professional development opportunities for citizens through the making and sharing of creative arts. For more information, please contact JCBGallery@austintexas.gov

The Dougherty Arts School provides a variety of adult classes and youth programs. View the Parks and Recreation Department's Local Standards of Care Ordinance for youth programs here. Call 512-974-4040, fax 512-974-4039 to register for a class!