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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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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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September 22, 2026

ACME Funding Programs: Virtual and In-Person Office Hours

AACME Ben White Office
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78741
United States

September 22, 2026

ACME Funding Programs: Virtual and In-Person Office Hours

ACME Ben White Office
5202 E Ben White Blvd
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78741
United States

September 22, 2026

Preservation Austin Talks: Elisabet Ney Museum Reimagined

Mcfarland-Mcbee House
3805 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78751
United States

Recent News

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.

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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.

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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.