Welcome to Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment
Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) is your hub for the City of Austin’s diverse cultural initiatives.
We are committed to fostering a vibrant, creative ecosystem that celebrates and supports Austin's artists, musicians, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions. ACME is a centralized hub offering resources, funding opportunities, and strategic programs that promote local talent and drive economic growth.
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The FY27 ACME Grant Cycle is open. Applications close August 18 at 6:59 PM.
Find a Grant Funding Workshop
The FY27 ACME Grant Cycle is open. Applications close August 18 at 6:59 PM.
Join a free workshop before you apply. We'll cover eligibility, the application, and how to submit. Choose the in-person or virtual workshop that best suits your needs.
- Elevate & Thrive — for arts nonprofits producing public events in Austin
- Elevate & Austin Live Music Fund — for artists, musicians and arts groups producing public events in Austin
- Austin Live Music Fund — for professional musicians, music venues and promoters
- Heritage Preservation Grant — for heritage events that share local history and bring people together at historic sites and for projects that preserve or restore historic sites
Public Art Opportunities Are Now Open
ACME's Art in Public Places (AIPP) program is seeking professional artists and artist-led teams to create impactful public artwork for communities across Austin.
These opportunities are open to Austin-based and Texas-based visual artists interested in collaborating on civic projects that reflect Austin's creativity, culture, and identity. Commission budgets range from $90,000 to $300,000, with additional opportunities available through our statewide artist pool.
Apply by August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Introducing: The Creative Reset
The Creative Reset is a multi-phase, citywide engagement initiative that marks ACME's one-year strategic planning process.
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