Upcoming Events
Energy Healing for Expression
Presented by Bibi Flores
Wednesday January 28, 2026
7-9 p.m.
Connect and express yourself through art in this restorative, creativity-centered workshop. Participants will meditate, cultivate positive energy, and engage in sensorial exercises that support accessing the inner self and uncovering a unique creative voice.
This session offers practical techniques for grounding, self-connection, and intuitive expression that attendees can incorporate into their artistic and personal practices to foster clarity, confidence, and sustainable creative flow. Participants will also leave with a personal artwork created through these methods. No previous art experience required!
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Participants of Austin Creative Reuse’s Reuse On The Runway event in 2025
Artist Talk: Reuse On the Runway
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
7–9 p.m.
Join Austin Creative Reuse and participating Reuse On The Runway designers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and sustainability fueling their annual upcycled fashion event. Hear from artists about their design process, the unconventional materials they use, and how reuse can inspire innovation in both art and everyday life.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so registration is required. Register on Eventbrite.
Learn more about the Reuse On the Runway exhibit at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
Art in Cahoots
A Pop-Up Arts Experience for Caregiver & Child
Friday, February 6, 2026
10-11 a.m.
Pop in for a pop-up! Art in Cahoots activities are free, led by Austin Artists, and designed specifically for children ages 2.5-5 years of age working cooperatively with an accompanying adult caregiver. This is a great way to collaborate creatively with your child and connect with your community through the arts!
Free! Spots are limited! Register in advance to reserve space! Register on Eventbrite.
DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
7-9 p.m.
Come to DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up and learn some of your favorite K-Pop dances, then make your own K-Pop themed photocards! DAC Nights staff will be collaborating with a dance instructor to teach the moves to a variety of popular K-Pop songs. There will also be plenty of materials available to create a K-Pop Pop-up card for friends or home decoration.
This event is free! Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Early Era Collective presents Say That Again!
Thursday, February 19 – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets at earlyeracollective.org
"Say That Again" is back! This February, Early Era Collective is reimagining this third annual Black History Month tradition through dynamic street and contemporary dance collaborations, spoken word, and live music. Join Early Era at the place where movement, rhythm, and words come together to tell bold, unapologetic stories of culture, identity, and community. The show will end with the fan favorite all-styles community freestyle - an unforgettable participatory experience.
Come watch - and dance! - at Dougherty Arts Center, this February 19-21 and February 26-28 at 8:00p.m. Don't miss this unique, transformative production that is as much a celebration as it is a conversation.
Co-Produced by Stephanie Patrick and Daniel Broxton, this is the third annual production of “Say That Again.” This project is supported in part by the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department and the Artist Access Program.
Building a Successful Online Art Business
Presented by Elizabeth Bonura
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
6:30-8 p.m.
This workshop offers a clear, experience-driven look at how to build a successful online art business by understanding your niche and your customer. Learn how to identify what customers are searching for, position your work to meet those needs, and develop a product line that truly resonates. Topics include niche development, customer demand, sustainable production methods, and hiring assistants on a per-task basis. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can apply right away, no matter where they are in their online journey.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP on Eventbrite
Ashley Rose Marino, RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial, Lin Zagorski Latimer, To smash or not to smash, that is the question
Artist Talk: RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial & Feasts in the Absurd
Wednesday, February 25, 2026,
7–9 p.m.
Hear from artists Ashley Rose Marino and Lin Zagorski Latimer as they share the inspiration behind their exhibitions RIP Austin Matchbook Memorial and Feasts in the Absurd. Learn how nostalgia, storytelling, and visual play intersect in their work, transforming memories, objects, and everyday experiences into thought-provoking art.
Learn more about these exhibits at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery webpage.
Digital Programming
The DAC is proud to offer free digital programming for the public.
- Video Art Lessons
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Instructor-led video lessons in various different mediums of ceramics, drawing & painting, and digital arts.
- Artist Professional Development
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The Artist Resource Center is pleased to host free monthly professional development workshops for artists. Covering a different topic each month, our workshops give artists the tools to develop and advance their careers in the arts.
- Paper Pandemonium