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

One Artist Reception, Three Amazing Artists
Wednesday, February 13, 7-9pm
FREE

The Dougherty Arts Center will be hosting an Artist Reception for the amazing artists in all three Julia C. Butridge Galleries! Take a seat on the artwork of Denise Elliott Jones, become the moving component of Robert Aker's kinetic sculptures, and feel inspired by the women portrayed in Amber Kaiser's prints.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

The Feud: The Most Dangerous Musical Comedy in the West
Presented by Texas Comedies
Feb 14-16, 2019 and Feb 21-23, 2019
8pm

The Civil War is over, but fighting rages on in 1870s Texas. In this one-hour musical comedy with a live band, a beleaguered army officer stands between an outlaw family and a band of vigilantes, while a wronged woman seeks her own twisted justice. For tickets, visit www.texshows.com or call 512-569-6155.

Date Night @ the DAC
The Gospel According to Andre
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
7-9pm
FREE

From the segregated Jim Crow South to the capitals of the world, the life and career of style icon André Leon Talley are on full display in this poignant film by Kate Novack. Drawing unexplored connections between the elegance of André's beloved grandmother and the Black Church of his youth and his later iconic, barrier-breaking work at Vogue, The Gospel According to André weaves together archival footage from the most glamorous moments in fashion history with André's poignant reflections on his life and career.

For more information and tickets, click here.

Open Mic Night
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
7pm
FREE

Bring your voice, poetry, jokes, ribbon dancing and skating poodles! Show off what you are made of, or sit back and enjoy the entertainment as fellow Austinites take the stage. Coffee bar included.

Sign up for performances will begin at 6:45pm, show begins at 7pm and run until there are no more participants.

For more information email DACTheater@austintexas.gov

Bugeting For Artists
Artist Resource Center Professional Development Workshop Series
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
6:30-8pm
FREE

We will be joined by TALA: Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts to present Your Personal Path to Success: Budgeting and Planning for Artists.

As an artist, managing your finances may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, giving thought to budgeting and financial planning, both as an individual and artistic business, can have a big impact on career success.

For more information, and to register, click here.