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Austin's Art in Public Places Artwork "Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel" Named 2026 CODAworx Winner for Best Collaboration

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s (ACME) “Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel,” an iconic Art in Public Places (AIPP) work by Texas artist Reginald Adams, has been selected as the 2026 CODAworx Winner for Best Collaboration. 

City of Austin Celebrates 36th Annual Austin Pride Parade

Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m. the City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation will celebrate the 36th Austin Pride Parade. This year’s event, themed “Viva la Resistencia,” commemorates strength, presence and momentum.

City of Austin - Be Well Mural
City of Austin Launches $23 Million in Grants for the Local Creative Community

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) has launched $23 million in grants, continuing a commitment to sustain a thriving and equitable creative ecosystem.

Art in Public Places call for artists graphic featuring a colorful outdoor sculpture in a park setting. Text highlights 4 public art opportunities and over 900,000 dollars in artist commissions.
Your Art, Your City: Austin launches $900,000+ in Public Art Opportunities

The Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) is looking for visual artists and artist-led teams to create new artworks for the city’s public places, backed by over $900,000 in artist commissions.

A shield emblem contains Memorias Project 2026. Below it An Immersive Art Experience Based on Austin's Mexican American Communities. Event is June 20 7 to 8 PM and June 21 1 to 2 PM at dadaLAB at 2008 Alexander Ave Austin TX 78722
Artist in Residence Program Continues with Free Immersive Mexican American Art

ACME and Austin Transportation & Public Works invite media to cover Memorias Project 2026, the second Our Future 35 Artist in Residence event, featuring Artist in Residence Claudia E. Zapata at dadaLAB.

AIPP Exhibition Open Calls now accepting applications through May 31, 2026
ACME Opens Artist Call for City Hall and Airport Exhibitions Showcasing Austin’s Creative Talent

Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment announces open calls for the exhibitions at Austin City Hall and the airport.