Upcoming Events
¡Escándalo! Improvised Telenovelas presents ¡Escándalo!
Saturday February 14, 2026
8:00 p.m.
Visit the Escandalo Eventbrite for ticket information.
Join the (multiple) award-winning cast of ¡Escándalo! for an evening of improvised comedy and melodrama as they weave together a brand new, passion-filled telenovela based on audience suggestions.
Star-crossed love, nail-biting intrigue, and dastardly villains will leave you wanting more… No two shows are ever the same!
Shows may contain adult themes, adult language, and prop weapons. The primary language is English with some Spanish peppered throughout.
Escandalo Improvised Telenovelas is part of the Artist Access Program, through the City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department and the Dougherty Arts Center.
DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up
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.
Art in Cahoots
A Pop-Up Arts Experience for Caregiver & Child
Friday, March 6, 2026
10-11 a.m.
Register for Art in Cahoots on Eventbrite
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!
Neuroscience for Artists: Brain-Based Strategies to Enhance Creativity, Build Resilience & Unleash Your Creative Power in a Logical World
Presented by Shonté Jovan Taylor
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:30-8 p.m.
RSVP for Neuroscience for Artists on Eventbrite
This workshop explores the powerful intersection between art and neuroscience, giving artists a deeper understanding of how their brains generate creativity, intuition, and emotional expression. Participants will learn how the brain responds to color, rhythm, symbolism, storytelling, and imaginative play—and why artistic work is essential for human connection and societal well-being.
Through practical, brain-based strategies, attendees will discover how to enhance creative flow, strengthen resilience, and navigate the pressures of the modern artistic landscape, including marketing demands, social media expectations, and the growing presence of AI in the creative world. The session will empower artists to balance the intuitive, imaginative brain with the more logical demands of creative entrepreneurship—without sacrificing their authenticity or vision.
Artists will leave with renewed confidence, practical tools, and a deeper appreciation for the biological brilliance behind their creative gifts.
Artist Reception for Metamorphosis: The Alchemy of Waste, Connective Tissue, and Build Me A Garden: From Soil to Surface
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7–9 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. Join artists Aileen Chen, Sara Kate Hannon, and Rakhee Jain Desai for an evening of art, conversation, and community as their work explores transformation, connection, and relationships to materials, identity, and land. This event is free and open to the public.
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