Cultural Arts

The Division oversees the Cultural Arts Funding Program, Art in Public Places Program (AIPP), programs to assist the development of creative industries in Austin, and initiatives designed to support  the community’s unique cultural identity and vitality.

The Division also manages the City's African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, which fosters cultural activities, business opportunities, and creative collaboration within the African American community.

The Cultural Arts Division staff is always available to assist with any questions about our programs and services. Meet the staff and Contact us here!

More about what we do:

• Cultural Funding Programs

• Cultural Funding Program Review Process

• Art in Public Places

• Artist-in-Residence Program

• The People’s Gallery

• Faces of Austin Short Film Program

• Artwork Donation and Loan Policy

• Plans, Studies and Reports

• Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP)

• Creative Space Survey

• Arts in Sacred Places Program

• Creative Ambassadors Program

• Cultural Asset Mapping Project (CAMP)

• Digital Media & Gaming

• Film, TV, Video Program Resources

• Village of the Arts

• African American Cultural and Heritage Facility

• Cultural Tourism

• UNESCO City of Media Arts Designation

• Visionary Voices lecture series

• Playable City Austin

• Current Artist Calls

• Current Organization Calls - Our Town

Check out our Artist Resource page for information on the services and resources the City of Austin offers for artists of all disciplines, or the links below for additional resources.

• Artists ATX- A one-stop portal to City of Austin resources and opportunities for the arts

• Cultural & Heritage Tourism Resources

• Get Noticed! PR & Marketing for ATX Creatives

• Cultural Arts Division Videos (Instructional and Showcase)

• Austin Arts Commission  (Please click here to listen to the Joint Arts and Music Commission meeting from 9/24/18.)

• Art Tour Registration