Totally Cool Totally Art | AustinTexas.gov

Check out our Spring Programs Flyer (also available in Spanish). Have questions about registration? Email tcta@austintexas.gov or call Kelly 512-978-2477.

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.

All PARD youth and teen programs will follow modified safety guidelines. For more information on program guidelines and essential eligibility requirements, visit After School Programs | AustinTexas.gov

Email tcta@austintexas.gov for help signing up.

Spring Session Locations

Totally Cool Totally Art 2021 Virtual Exhibit Video

This last year, TCTA turned to the virtual world and continued to support student artists by hosting classes online. The shift in structure did not hinder their creativity but instead promoted a new wave of collaboration and innovation. View the TCTA 2021 Virtual Exhibit page to see a sample of all they accomplished.

Totally Cool Totally News: The Investigation

Local Austin news channel is haunted by their station's hangry ghost, Mabel. To figure out who stole her taco anchors turn detective, camera crew moonlight as Ghost Blasters, and the meteorologist Thomas, well you'll have to see. Camp TCTA students wrote, directed, shot, edited, and performed this original script on stage and made a movie. Fall Classes start November 1st at select recreation centers. Join the fun.

Ocean City Vamp Camp

Check out this short film created by TCTA Film during the stay-home quarantine days last year. Make movies and friends in TCTA, even online. Students collaborated on the script, recorded audio, and submitted original art to illustrate the story. Join us in person on November 1, 2021, at participating recreation centers.