Dougherty Arts Center

06/10/2025

Explore our “Try It: Wheel Throwing” class; learn the basics of the potter's wheel with centering, pulling, and shaping in this one-day workshop.

Workshops offered these dates: June 17, 24, July 8, 22 and August 12.

Register online at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/dougherty-arts-school

06/07/2025

That's a wrap for the 2024-2025 season of Art in Cahoots!

It’s been a joy traveling around Austin, meeting the community and making art together, from squeegee painting and fish prints to popsicle puppets and bird nests. A huge thank you to all the sites that hosted Cahoots! !

The Dougherty Arts Center’s early childhood events will be taking a hiatus for summer. To be notified when scheduled dates become available for Fall 2025, sign up for the Art In Cahoots mailing list here: https://forms.office.com/g/kem5DYnsAz

06/06/2025

Master techniques for crafting small pieces on the potter’s wheel in our Mini Madness Wheel Throwing class!

Offered twice this summer, the first session starts on June 12 and the second session on July 24.

Register online at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/dougherty-arts-school

06/05/2025

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department seeks a social practice artist to create a community-focused artwork using wood from 'Flo,' the historic pecan tree removed from Barton Springs Pool in 2023. Artists with experience in public art or community engagement are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply has been extended to June 16 at 2 p.m.

Learn more and apply at: www.austintexas.gov/bsptree

Photo of Barton Springs circa 1925, Photo Austin History Center

06/05/2025

Camp out with DAC Nights Pride and make your own summer camp style t-shirt and collage self-portrait!

This event is free! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Register online on Eventbrite: https://DACNightsPrideCampCamp.eventbrite.com

05/31/2025

The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center is looking for volunteers to help with the 2025 Stay Black and Live Community Cookout and Music Festival on June 14, 2025.

Volunteer shifts are 3 hours between 9am - 11pm and all volunteers will receive a free Juneteenth shirt, food, plenty of water, and breaks.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up at https://www.juneteenthatx.com/

05/31/2025

Meet Clayton Coulson, one of the Dougherty Arts Center’s newest ceramic instructors!

Clayton Coulson is a ceramic artist born and raised in Texas. He studied studio art with a concentration in ceramics at Texas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts. While primarily interested in sculptural work, he employs hand-building techniques to create functional ware that blends the line between utilitarian and sculptural.

Coulson is teaching Beginner Hand building at the Dougherty Arts Center this summer.

Registration is currently open for all summer classes.

05/29/2025

We're excited to announce a leadership opportunity that truly reflects the mission of our new Office of Arts, Music, Culture, and Entertainment (ACME)!

Come be a part of something meaningful and help shape the future of the George Washington Carver Museum, Genealogy & Cultural Center.

Lead with purpose. Celebrate culture. Build community.

📢 Apply today and help us carry Carver’s legacy forward — and beyond. Application closes in less than 24 hours!

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Arts, Art Education or related field, plus four (4) years of experience developing and implementing cultural and art education programs and activities, at least one (1) of which was in a supervisory...

05/29/2025

Thank you to all those who came out to the Artist Reception for “Tides and Time” by Lindsey Millikan, “Swammer” by London Farris, and “Relation Earth” by Melinda Barsales, and Rachel Long.

If you're interested in learning firsthand the processes, inspiration, and techniques behind these exhibits, make sure to save the date for the Artist Talk taking place on Wednesday, June 11, from 7-9pm.

These exhibits are on display now through June 21, 2025.

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is always free and open to the public during operating hours.

05/28/2025

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department seeks a social practice artist to create a community-focused artwork using wood from 'Flo,' the historic pecan tree removed from Barton Springs Pool in 2023. Artists with experience in public art or community engagement are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to Apply is June 2, 2025, learn more and apply at www.austintexas.gov/bsptree

05/28/2025

On Wednesday, May 21, the Dougherty Arts Center’s Creativity Club after school program held its Spring Open House.

Creativity Club participants explore a variety of arts mediums. The Open House is an opportunity for families to come in and experience the hard work and creativity of our students and youth program staff.

As the school year comes to a close, so does Creativity Club until the fall!