There’s always something happening at the Dougherty Arts Center! Take part in a variety of events including theatre performances, gallery openings, and workshops!

New Year, New Artists!
January 16, 2020, 7-9pm

Celebrate the New Year and the beginning of the new JCB Gallery Season! Join us for an Artist Reception on Thursday, January 16 and explore three exhibits by local artists. Enjoy beverages, light refreshments, and lively conversation with Melanie Hickerson, Lindsay Smith, and Dougherty Arts Center Teaching Artists!
 

Artist Resource Center Professional Development Workshop Series
Art Fair Bootcamp
Wednesday, January 7, 2020
6:30-8PM

The Artist Resource Center at the Dougherty Arts Center is pleased to offer FREE Professional Development Workshops for Artists!

Are you thinking of breaking into the art fair scene to sell your work? Fairs, markets, and festivals are a great way to show and sell your work to a large group of people, but do you know what it takes? Dig into the details of these shows including applications, fees, booth designs, and tips and tricks for sales success.

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Artist Resource Center Professional Development Workshop Series

The Art of Taxes
Wednesday, January 28, 2020
6:30-8PM

The Artist Resource Center at the Dougherty Arts Center is pleased to offer FREE Professional Development Workshops for Artists!

Structured with artists in mind, this seminar is designed to walk you through your tax return, addressing common artist concerns, and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices. Learn about business vs. hobby rules, self-employment tax, tracking income and expenses, determining which expenses are deductible, and what’s needed to prepare your taxes.

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Gyotaku
January 22, 2020
7-9pm
Free

Originally used as a way for Japanese fishermen to measure their catch (then brag later) Gyotaku is a form of printmaking that utilizes fish and other small water creatures as the “printing” plates. Roll up your sleeves and collaborate with local printmakers and create Gyotaku using professional silicon fish replicas and other “sea creature” models!
 

A social story is a tool that helps individuals plan for a positive experience during an event or situation that may be unfamiliar to them.  Social stories help individuals know what to expect by guiding them through the experience. They are often used by individuals on the autism spectrum. The Dougherty Arts Center’s Theater Social Story explains the general activities and situations an individual may experience when attending a performance in the theater. For more information about a specific performance, individuals may call 512-974-4045 or email DACTheater@austintexas.gov

Click here to view a pdf version of the story. You may also pick a copy up at the Dougherty Arts Center any time during business hours. Just ask!