Totally Cool Totally Art

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Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) has been cultivating creative teens since 1996. TCTA is unique in that the classes are completely free to Austin's youth teen community. Teens will learn various techniques by working directly alongside professional artists. The program reinforces positive choices by offering art appreciation in a mentoring environment. TCTA is built to help give teens new experiences, build respect and trust, keep them out of trouble during high-risk after school hours and improve their skills in creative expression, communication, teamwork and arts appreciation.

Text Reads "Totally Cool Totally Art. End of Season Showcase"

The End of Season Showcase is up at the Dougherty Art Center (1110 Barton Springs Road). The exhibit will close following a student award reception on Monday, May 12, from 5-8pm.

At this event, we get to celebrate all of the accomplishments of 2024-2025 TCTA student artists by viewing all of the great art, enjoying refreshments, and giving out awards. We hope to see you there.

Summer Programming

This Summer, TCTA is offering a free film and theatre camp, each running for four weeks, and each located at The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center (1165 Angelina St.).

Camp will run Monday-Thursday, 1-4 pm. To sign up, please email tcta@austintexas.gov or call (512) 978 - 2477. Admittance is first come, first served.

Text reads "Summer Film Camp. June 9, 2025 - July 3, 2025."

Collaborate with a crew of your peers to create original short films in Summer Film Camp. Learn how to follow each stage of production to transform an idea into a finished film. Write a script, act as cast and crew, and wrap up with an edit that ties it all together.

Text reads "Summer Theatre Camp. JUly 7, 2025 - July 31, 2025"

In Summer Theatre Camp, participants will work together in an ensemble to create an original show from the ground up. Whether you’re more interested in acting on the stage, building sets, props, and costumes off the stage, or want to try a little of everything, this camp has something for you. Have fun while sharpening your skills in the theatrical arts.