MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
2015-2016
LEARNING TO “SPEAK AUSTIN”
CITY OF AUSTIN’S MUSEUM & CULTURAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
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he City of Austin’s Museum & Cultural Programs Division is comprised of five museums and four cultural centers and the Zilker Hillside Theater. Collectively, these historical and cultural sites aim to enrich, educate and engage Austin citizens and visitors of all ages through high quality and meaningful events, stunning public art, innovative classes and exhibits. “Speak Austin” by visiting these sites for access to the true stories of Austin. Laura Esparza, Division Manager
AARC ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER 8401 Cameron Road, 78754 512.974.1700 Cultural programs, resources, and education through an Asian Pacific Islander perspective. Taja Beekley, Cultural Facility Manager
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411 East 5th Street, 78701 512.974.3830 Austin’s 19th century past in historic Brush Square, from the Battle of the Alamo to O.Henry’s literary home to Austin’s earliest firefighters. Melissa Parr, Museum Site Coordinator www.austintexas.gov/MuseumsandCulture susannadickinsonmuseum ohenrymuseum ohenrymuseum brushsquaremuseums/
BRUSH SQUARE DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER 1110 Barton Springs Road,78704 512.974.4000 Innovative multi-disciplinary arts education programming, growing and sharing Austin’s creativity in attractive, accessible and affordable spaces for Austin citizens, artists and organizations. Alberto Mejia, Culture & Arts Education Manager
www.austintexas.gov/aarc aarcatx aarcatx aarcatx/
O. Henry Museum, Susanna Dickinson Museum, Austin Fire Museum
www.austintexas.gov/dac dougherty arts center doughertyarts
DAC GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL GENEALOGY CENTER 1165 Angelina Street, 78702 512.974.4926 Every month is Black History Month where African American culture and heritage is preserved, shared and celebrated. Bernadette Phifer, Curator & Program Manager www.carvermuseum.org carvermuseumatx carvermuseum
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 600 River Street, 78701 512.974.3772 Mexican American cultural arts and heritage at its best from an award winning contemporary art gallery to traditional arts and performances. Herlinda Zamora, Culture & Arts Education Manager www.maccaustin.org austinesbmacc esbmacc
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NEY ELISABET NEY MUSEUM 304 East 44th Street, 78751 512.458.2255 The former studio of 19th century German sculptor Elisabet Ney, and home to a worldrenowned collection of her work. Oliver Franklin, Museum Site Coordinator www.elisabetney.org elisabet ney museum elisabetneyatx elisabetneyatx/
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Creativity is the Language of Austin We speak in vibrations, sounds, stones, color, movements in time and space. We also kid-talk and bird-talk. We even speak soul, groove, shapes and “gritos.” We howl at the moon, but mostly we talk from the heart.
FEATURED PROGRAMS CITY OF AUSTIN MUSEUMS 2 AND CULTURAL CENTERS CULTURAL EVENTS 4 PERMANENT EXHIBITS 6 2015-2016 EXHIBITS 7 EDUCATIONAL CLASSES 10 PLANET MUSIC 13 CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS 14
The City of Austin is proud to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance for participation in our programs or use of our facilities, please call (512) 974-6700.
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Fidencio Duran Austin Artist, Instructor “The Dougherty Arts Center and the ESB-MACC have been integral to my development as an artist in Austin for many years”. Fidencio works with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center as an arts instructor and has exhibited at the ESB-MACC and DAC. Fidencio won recognition by being named to the 2015 Critic’s Table Awards Art Hall of Fame.
Cover Painting:
"Ladies' Night Out," 24" x 30", acrylic/ canvas, 2013. Fidencio Duran Art Hall of Fame, 2015
Other services provided at museums and cultural centers Call sites directly to access these services. • Theater Rentals • Classroom Rentals • Artists’ Professional Development Services • School and Group Tours
2015-2016 FREE EVENTS! ¡VIVA MÉXICO!
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September 12, ESB-MACC Celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day. The traditions of Mexico come alive through colorful music, dance and performances on the Plaza. DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER: OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION September 20, Noon - 4pm, DAC Hands on Arts workshops and class demos for all ages, open gallery, bands and more! THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM WRITER IN RESIDENCE September 28 - October 11, NEY Two Austin writers are selected to compose in the museum for two weeks. This is followed by a public reading and discussion. MUSEUM DAY September 20, ALL Locations Celebrate Austin’s history and art! Go to all of our Museums and get your copy of our 2015-2016 Season Brochure. Fidencio Duran, will autograph your copy! See web site: www.austintexas.gov/page/ museum-day-2015 for complete schedule of all the exciting Museum Day adventures occurring at all City of Austin Museums and Cultural Programs. PORTRAITURE IN THE PARK September 20, Noon - 5pm, NEY No one goes home empty-handed as The Ney Museum expands the meaning of portraiture in this activity-based event. The AARC TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE October 3, 9am - 5pm , AARC Celebrating the 2 year anniversary with cake, speakers, exhibits, interactive and innovative activities, crafts and refreshments.
DON TATE'S FREEDOM TOUR October 10, Noon - 4 pm, CARVER Freedom Tour is a children’s literary book tour celebrating inspiring historical figures and their journeys to freedom with 19th century stories of survival, resilience, perseverance, and heroism.
CURLILOCK’S NEWEST ADVENTURE November 7, 1pm - 3pm, CARVER Local author Yolanda King presents children with "Curlilock's" newest adventure and created crafts inspired by the story.
PUMPKIN CARVING ON THE DOCK October 24, 11am - 3pm, CARVER Each year the Carver welcomes children and families to carve pumpkins on the dock of the museum!
OUR VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE December 12, 7pm, ESB-MACC Theatrical Play “Nican Mopohua” play adapted by Ana Laura De Santiago.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE COMES TO LIFE AT THE DAC! October 2015 - April 2016 Professional actors interact with families and children in the audience to create the performance! 12 shows on Mondays 10:30 am. Check web site each month for performance information. DIA de LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) October 24, 3pm - 8pm, ESB-MACC Each year ESB-MACC provides Austin families with an unforgettable and interactive event to participate in a sacred tradition. Altars/ ofrendas with sugar skulls and marigolds pay tribute to the dearly departed. POLKAPOCALYPSE! October 25, Noon - 5pm, NEY This Elisabet Ney Museum and Texas Folklife collaborative annual event pays homage to the rich history of Polka with live musical performances from diverse cultural traditions. Get up and dance! NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND October 30, 6pm - 8pm, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Retrace the steps of some of Austin’s most macabre fatalities. Pose for selfie with a skeleton. Wind up at B.D. Riley’s Irish pub, formerly Hannig’s coffin store.
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FESTIVAL OF TREES and THE KEYS OF LIVE RECITAL December 15, 6pm - 7:30pm, CARVER Join us to celebrate Christmas in song and activities! KWANZAA December 26, 2pm - 5pm, CARVER Kwanzaa (fruits of the harvest) was created in 1965, as the first specifically AfricanAmerican holiday, celebrating African American heritage in African American culture. Everyone welcomed!
2016 GLOBAL GROOVES January 9, 7pm - 9pm, DAC Move your dancing feet to "World" rhythms at this family friendly dance party; dance lessons included! SPIRITED JOURNEY GOSPEL CONCERT SERIES February 1 - 29, CARVER Spirited Journey Concert Series and six days of historical character led tours and programs celebrate the African American experience during Black History Month! CELEBRATE URBAN BIRDS February 20, 1pm - 4pm, NEY Get to know our feathered neighbors through family-friendly events, hands-on activities and booths! TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY March 5, 1pm - 3pm, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Celebrate Texas Independence Day with music and a family day!
OUTDOOR MUSIC CONCERT March 16 - 18, ESB-MACC Free and fun outdoor music for everyone during SXSW. Catch the shuttle at Martin Elementary.
INSIDE OUT MUSEUM March 16 - 18, Noon - 4pm, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Rock out to free music with some of Austin’s best acts; take photos with cut-outs of Susanna Dickinson, the toughest woman on the frontier, and O. Henry, with his Hill City Quartet; and let the museums’ resident poet write you a personalized haiku. THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM WRITER IN RESIDENCE April, NEY Two Austin writers are selected to compose in the museum for two weeks. This is followed by a public reading and discussion.
SOR JUANA INEZ DE LA CRUZ A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN FESTIVAL April 17 - 18, ESB-MACC Live music, exhibitions, films, performance pay tribute to women. EL MUNDO DEL LIBRIN (Librin’s World) April 22, 10am - 1pm, ESB-MACC Latino Theater Resident Proyecto Teatro brings two interactive annual performances for K-4, celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Dia de los Niños (Day for Children) and Dia de los Libros (Day of Books), promoting youth literacy. AUSTIN FLASH FICTION FESTIVAL April 23, 1pm - 5pm, NEY “Let’s talk!” Join us at the Ney Museum for featured readings and discussions from some of Austin’s best short story fiction writers. WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY April 30, 9am - Noon, AARC Participate in this worldwide event on the Great Lawn at 10 AM as Texas Tai Chi instructors create a wave of energy connecting participants with others around the world! O. HENRY PUN-OFF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS May 7, 11am - 6pm, O. HENRY MUSEUM The highest celebration of the lowest form of humor, this daylong event is centered on two wordplay contests involving puns. Also, live music, food trucks, and a used book sale.
CELEBRATE ME! April 9, Noon - 4pm, CARVER A global, cultural educational event that provides Austin children an opportunity to explore other cultures by learning and experiencing the music, dance and stories that are central to a particular culture from around the world! SAN JACINTO DAY CELEBRATION April 16, 1 - 4 pm, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Explore Republic of Texas history at the Susanna Dickinson Museum and celebrate the final battle of the Texas Revolution. Enjoy a family fun day with food, drinks, music, historical reenactors, and piñatas!
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN ZILKER PARK: MACBETH MAY 4 - 29, Zilker Hillside Theater Award-winning Austin actor Marc Pouhe returns to the magnificent role provoked by the three witches and Lady Macbeth in a new production at Zilker Hillside Theater for our 32nd season in the park. This production is produced in collaboration with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE MAY, 2016 by Robert Mezquiti, ESB-MACC Honoring community members with accolades for outstanding and lifetime contributions in the arts. Recipients' names will be permanently carved on the ESBMACC wall as part of a new art installation. NEY DAY: WOMEN ARTISTS May 21, Noon - 5pm, NEY Come celebrate how Austin’s women artists promote and bridge the vitality of every community! Bands, food trucks, demos, activities, health screenings and much more! JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION June 18, Noon - 4pm, CARVER Juneteenth is a celebratory moment for African American Culture. The Carver’s celebration is a traditional one with food, storytelling, re-enactments, games and music. A commemoration of freedom in Texas! AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL June 26 & 27, CARVER This annual event, presented in partnership with the Folktales Literary Society, celebrates Black writers and joy of literature.
CelebrASIA AUSTIN: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER FOOD & HERITAGE FESTIVAL May 7, 11am - 4pm, AARC The festival kicks off the third annual Asian Food Truck Battle, featuring with music and dancers, and indoor activities for the kids.
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“SHREK, THE MUSICAL” ZILKER THEATER PRODUCTIONS SUMMER MUSICAL July 6 - August 12, ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATER The Summer Musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater has been an Austin tradition that has thrilled family audiences outdoors for over 50 years. Since the inaugural production in 1959, audiences have gathered each summer to be charmed, engaged and entertained by some of the best musical theater talent in town.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS JUNETEENTH GALLERY CARVER A visual & interactive exhibit and celebration of freedom!
Jennifer Chenoweth “I create art. I create community. I am curious. I appreciate quality. I play as hard as I work. I engage the creative process in all activities from drawing to entrepreneurship to relationships.” Jennifer has received numerous national and local awards for creative and collaborative work with the City of Austin, Go Collaborative Austin Creative Alliance and Public City. Her HEDONIC MAP OF AUSTIN is a public art project that connect feelings with places. Jennifer has been featured at the DAC, the Ney Museum and the Susanna Dickinson Museum.
FAMILIES GALLERY CARVER This exhibit documents the first black settlements in Texas and honors ten families who have contributed greatly to the discourse and evolution of social justice in Central Texas. CHILDREN’S GALLERY CARVER “Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.” George Washington Carver. L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL CARVER This exhibit honors the historic Black high school and the alumnae that made her renowned. JUNETEENTH MONUMENT MEMORIAL CARVER U.S. African American history from 1600 to 1865 culminates in the display of five largescale bronze portraits of ex-slaves.
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THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM NEY In 1892, Elisabet Ney, a German classicallytrained sculptor, moved to Austin and built “Formosa,” a remarkable Neoclassical and Gothic Revival studio. The museum holds the largest collection of her work in the world. It also displays furnishings and personal effects. OUTDOOR INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS NEY On the 44th Street half of the property, a re-creation of a historically accurate regional prairie has been painstakingly cleared of invasive species. A showplace in bloom, it is interesting year-round. Contact museum for dates of Monthly nature walks. BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS BRUSH SQUARE The homes and artifacts of American author O. Henry and Susanna Dickinson live side by side in historic Brush Square.
EXHIBITS 2015-2016 SEPTEMBER 2015
THE 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM EXHIBIT Through September 23, DAC City of Austin employees, retirees and immediate family members exhibit their art in this national celebration of artmaking in the public sector.
I WANT THE WIDE AMERICAN EARTH: AN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STORY September 19 - November 28, AARC Created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions, this Asian Pacific American story has roots that reach across borders and span oceans—but the tale is quintessentially American.
DANCE OF THE COSMOS Through Spring 2016, NEY A new outdoor sculpture by Jennifer Chenoweth, The Elisabet Ney Museum’s 2015 Featured Artist! COSMIC VIDA – Sam Z. Coronado Gallery September 12 – November 28, ESB-MACC Curated by Raul Valdez. Participating artists Jerry Garcia, Ernesto Cuevas, Jr., Adriana Maria Garcia, Cardie Garcia, Alex Rubio, and Miguel Cortinas share the social importance of art and culture through their artwork on heritage, articulating a stunning range and depth of passion, anger and love that collectively speaks of their experience.
"CAN U SEE?" Through – October 17, CARVER John Yancey, Associate Chair of the Art and Art History Department and esteemed Austin artist, features his new work.
OCTOBER 2015
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTARS - Community Gallery October 24 - November 28, ESB-MACC Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated with community constructed altars that artistically celebrate the full and fascinating lives of our dearly departed.
ASIAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS Fall 2015, AARC This exhibit of civil resistance and nonviolence speaks to the heart of how Asian Americans Grace Lee Boggs, Yuri Kochiyama and Larry Itliong fought with the same spirit inspired by the African American movement of the 50’s and 60’s.
LOOKING IN LOOKING OUT October 3 – November 8, DAC Chrys Grummert, Trisha McWaters, Julie Underriner, artists from Wimberley, Texas, share thoughtful and unique visions of our beloved “Texas Hill Country,” providing an exceptional opportunity to discover how color, line, and depth speak volumes to our collective memories. MEMENTO MORI (VICTORIAN MOURNING CUSTOMS) October 1 - January 2016, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Complementary exhibits at the O. Henry and Susanna Dickinson Museums will delve into memento mori, examining Victorian mourning customs through artifacts including death masks and a 19th century coffin in the style made by Susanna’s husband, Joseph Hannig, who was a celebrated undertaker. WOW ARTISANS October 22 - November 14, DAC Retired Military Women Artisans from all branches of the service come together to show their mixed media art.
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NOVEMBER 2015
MINDSCAPES November 17 – December 26, DAC Austin artist Leslie Kell, speaks the language of imagination and innovation through composition. Her use of natural elements melded with architectural structures creates stunning and unforgettable visual worlds.
DECEMBER 2015
John Yancey Artist, Associate Chairman of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine Arts, UT. John Yancey’s New work will featured at the Carver through October 17, 2015. “What I’m looking for with any kind of public art project is an intersection between my own artistic interests and what I feel will resonate most strongly with the community.”
YOUTH EXHIBIT December - January, 2016 ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery The annual holiday exhibition features artwork by local children in response to their cultural inspirations. NATHAN NORDSTROM December - January, 2016 ESB-MACC, Community Gallery As both curator and masterful spray-can artist, Nordstrom's work draws inspiration from the urban cultures around him, the earth’s natural state, and the dichotomy of pure vs. compromised in all areas of life. “WE RISE: The 1871-1905 HISTORIC FARMSTEAD OF RANSOM AND SARAH WILLIAMS” December 12 - March 12, 2016, CARVER This exhibit is about the Post-Emancipation transitions of an African American Family in Central Texas, as uncovered by the archaeological study of a Buda farmstead. A SMILE ON MY FACE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT December 12, 2015, CARVER Fall participants in the course exhibit their work.
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JANUARY 2016
JAIME ARREDONDO January 30 - April 2 ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery Jaime Arredondo’s paintings use intense colors and lighting combined with flower and human subjects in order to transport the viewer to a surreal state of ecstasy in which the sacred and divine become more accessible. IMANOL MIRANDA January 30 - April 2 ESB-MACC, Community Gallery Imanol E. Miranda was born in Mexico and moved to the United States when he was thirteen years old. Through his own search of the meaning of “The American Dream,” the body of work known as "The Mexican American Photo Project" has emerged.
FEBRUARY 2016
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS February 1 - 29, CARVER Spirited Journey Concert Series and six days of historical character led tours, featuring the Carver’s permanent exhibits and programs, celebrate the African American experience during Black History Month!
MARCH 2016
INSIDE OUT MUSEUM March 16 - 18, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS Rock out to free music with some of Austin’s best acts; take photos with cut-outs of Susanna Dickinson, the toughest woman on the frontier, and O. Henry, with his Hill City Quartet; and let the museum’s resident poet write you a personalized haiku.
JUNE 2016
40TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF ART March 11 - April 9, DAC The 40th Annual ACC (Austin Community College) Student Art Exhibition, featuring the innovative and creative work of its finest students working in mixed media, paint, ceramic, metals and jewelry.
BITTERSWEET HARVEST June 30 - September 3 , ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery The ESB-MACC is proud to host the traveling Smithsonian exhibition, "Bittersweet Harvest", a look into the Bracero Program, a U.S. government guest worker platform offered to Mexican farmworkers initiated in 1942 in order to replenish manpower in the agricultural districts of the country during wartime.
TOTALLY COOL, TOTALLY ART (TCTA) END OF YEAR TEEN ART EXHIBITION April 14 - 16, DAC A program of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Totally Cool, Totally Art (TCTA) is a free after-school program that takes place in 16 recreation centers throughout Austin that emphasizes the importance of the process of creation. TCTA values the hands-on learning approach and encourages all teens to participate and explore their creative side.
TAKING TO THE ROAD: THE AUSTIN MIGRANT FARMWORKERS’ CONNECTION June 30 – September 3, ESB-MACC, Community Gallery TAKING TO THE ROAD is a collection of photos, memorabilia and stories from Austin families who have had members serve as migrant workers during the U.S. government’s Bracero program that occurred from 19401960.
September 2016
APRIL 2016
ROBERTO MUNGUIA September 16 - November 26 , ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery Roberto Munguia works with the ancient painting technique known as encaustic, derived from heated beeswax and color pigments. Munguia incorporates an otherworldly, transcendental quality to his works.
MARGARITA CABRERA April 16 – June 18, ESB-MACC, Sam Z. Coronado Gallery Born in Monterrey, Mexico, artist, Margarita Cabrera creates and curates an exhibit that addresses the impact of the US/Mexico border on the communities that surround it.
MAY 2016
VICTOR PEREZ-RUL ALTAMIRANO – PLAZA September 16 , ESB-MACC Born in Mexico City, Perez-Rul’s recent exploration into the synthesis of science and technology inspires his artistry to create a site specific ESB-MACC installation in the plaza. In addition, UT-Austin’s Visual Arts Center have invited Perez-Rul as a guest artist.
WEST AUSTIN STUDIO SELECT EXHIBIT MAY 12 - 22, DAC and NEY Big Medium, in partnership with the Dougherty Arts Center and the Elisabet Ney Museum, is pleased to present exhibitions to be featured as a part of the fifth annual West Austin Studio Tours. WEST is a free, selfguided art event occurring over two weekends in May, providing the public with an opportunity to explore the unique spaces where Austin’s art is created and celebrated.
ALL EVENTS AND EXHIBITS ARE FREE! Contact museum or cultural center to bring your classes, families and clubs!
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EDUCATION
Free and Fee-based classes for students of all ages!
ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER www.austintexas.gov/aarc
SENIOR LUNCH SOCIAL Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon - 1pm Free meals for Austin seniors ages 60+
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER www.maccaustin.org
YOGA EN ESPANﾌグL - WELLNESS PROGRAM October 10 - December 19, 2015
EL MUNDO DEL LIBRIN - YOUTH LITERACY PROGRAM October 27, 2015 - September 30, 2016 QUENTZNInﾌグS: ARTS AFTER SCHOOL October 6, 2015 - June 2, 2016
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon - 1pm Free Tai Chi, table tennis, Asian board games, crafts, others.
CINE DE ORO (SENIOR PROGRAM) CLASSIC MEXICAN FILMS October 27, 2015 - September 9, 2016
SABADOS POR LA FAMILIA (SATURDAY FAMILY DAYS) October 11, 2015 - September 12, 2016 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) SUGAR SKULL MAKING WORKSHOPS October 10 - 25, 2015
HEALTH EDUCATION FOR SENIORS Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon - 1pm Free information on heart health, diabetes management and much more. ZEN GARDEN Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Noon to 1pm
LATINO ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM - PROYECTO TEATRO FREE YOUTH WORKSHOPS January 2016 - June 2016
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ADULT MUSIC PROGRAM October 14, 2015 - September 25, 2016
ACADEMIA CUAUHTLI October 10, 2015 - April 2, 2016 EVENING ADULT VISUAL ARTS Spring & Fall 2016
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER www.carvermuseum.org
ADULTS: INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY 4th Saturday of every month, excluding July & December.
A SMILE ON MY FACE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE October 8 - November 7, 2015 The course will have an exhibition on December 12, 2015. YOUTH AND ADULTS: KEYS OF LIFE PIANO CLASSES Year Round, Tues.& Thurs. 4:30 - 6pm
ADULTS: GENEALOGY PRESENTATIONS September 26, 2015 - October 24, 2015
DANCE DISCOVERY, Ages 3-6 Year Round September 3, 2015 Preschool Story time Dance- Ballet, tap, jazz and creative movement taught through storytelling for young children.
ADULTS: FOLKTALES BOOK CLUB February 19, 2016 - October 21, 2016
READ IT- PROGRAM KICK-OFF, Ages 6 and up September 26, 2015 11am - Noon READ IT! Ages 6 and up October 3, 10:30am - noon, Biweekly through December 2015 An exciting Children’s Reading program designed to advance reading, writing and speaking skill in children ages six and up. DON TATE’S FREEDOM TOUR October 10, 2015, Noon - 4pm A children’s literature tour that celebrates the inspiring lives of historical figures and their journeys to freedom. FREE RSVP. CURLILOCKS AND THE BIG BAD HAIRBRUSH STORYTIME AND CRAFTS November 7, 1 - 3pm. FREE RSVP.
YOUTH AND ADULTS: RHYTHM AFRICAN DRUM September 5, 2015 - October 29, 2016. DANCE DISCOVERY MUSICAL, Ages 6-8 Year Round, September 3, 2015, 5:30 - 6:30pm Students learn to sing and dance through “Broadway Style” voice and choreography instruction.
MOMMY, DADDY, AND ME BOOKCLUB February - May 2016. First Saturday of the month. Local author Yolanda King will host this exciting class designed for first and third graders. ADULTS: CULTURAL LOUNGE September 24, 2015, 6:30pm - 8pm African film screening: EVERYONE’S CHILD. A SMILE ON MY FACE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP October 3, 2015, 1pm Fall session- Orientation (Youth and Young Adults)
CHILDREN IN NATURE WORKSHOP November 21, 2015, 10am - 2pm Free and open to the public. DANCE DISCOVERY MUSICAL, Ages 9-14 Year Round, September 3, 2015, 6:30 - 7:30pm Students learn to sing and dance through “Broadway Style” voice and choreography instruction.
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CELEBRATE ME! CENTRAL AMERICA September 5, 2015, Noon - 4pm Free and open to the public.
EDUCATION DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER
www.austintexas.gov/dac ADULT ARTS CLASSES YEAR-ROUND, AGES 15 AND UP Professional artists instruct over hundred classes for all skill levels and explore new ideas with students. Classes include: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Digital Arts, Industrial Arts and more.
O. HENRY MUSEUM
www.ohenrymuseum.org THE JC ELKINS O. HENRY LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUP Year-round, Last Fridays, 1pm Get to know O. Henry through his stories with this free, monthly reading series.
NEY MUSEUM
www.elisabetney.org DRAWING SALONS Every Saturday in January & August 2016, 10am - Noon
IN SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP This three hour boot camp for aspiring and accomplished writers stresses the mechanics of constructing short stories, using examples from O. Henry’s canon. Year-round, bi-monthly. Call for more information to register.
EXPLORE-EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS EDUCATION September- June , ages 3- 5, Tues & Thurs. CREATIVITY CLUB AFTER SCHOOL ARTS FOR CHILDREN September- June, ages 5- 12, every day.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMERGING TEACHING ARTISTS SEMINAR Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 (twice a week for 6 weeks), Ages 18 and up New artist educators are guided through an engaging series of culturearts based workshops, lectures, labs and activities to learn effective techniques for teaching the Arts both in the classroom and in the community. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: YOUNG THEATRE MAKER'S FESTIVAL November 7, 2015, Ages 17-22 Emerging playwrights, actors and directors are invited to participate in our 1st annual YTM festival. Submit a play or apply to direct or audition to perform.
“Gently Fried,” a five part program comprised of a performance, an exhibition, a symposium, a dance and an ATXLoteria event at ESB-MACC was curated by Austin based curatorial collective: Los Outsiders ( Jaime Salvador Castillo, Michael Anthony Garcia, Robert Jackson Harrington and Hector Hernandez.) “Gently Fried” won the 2015 Critic’s Table Awards for Best Group Art Exhibition.
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PLANET MUSIC free and fun DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) @ ESB-MACC, Oct. 24, 5 - 8 pm Live music and dancing for the entire family! Each year ESB-MACC provides Austin families with an unforgettable and interactive event to participate in a sacred tradition. POLKAPOCALYPSE! @ NEY, Oct. 25, Noon - 5pm This Elisabet Ney Museum and Texas Folklife collaborative annual event pays homage to the rich history of Polka with live musical performances from diverse cultural traditions. Get up and dance! GLOBAL GROOVES @ DAC, Jan. 9, 2016 Move your dancing feet to rhythms ranging around the world at this family friendly dance party, dance lessons included! SPIRITED JOURNEY GOSPEL CONCERT SERIES @ CARVER, Feb. 1 - 29, 2016 Spirited Journey Gospel Concert Series, celebrating the African American experience! TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY @ BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS, March 5th, 2016 1 - 3pm Celebrate Texas Independence Day with live music and family day! SAMBA! @ Zilker Hillside Theater, April 2, 2016 Experience the beauty and power of Brazilian Samba Culture with vibrant dance, performance, song, regalia and much more. Family Friendly with dance lessons included. SOR JUANA INEZ DE LA CRUZ WOMEN @ ESB-MACC, April 17-18 , 2016 An Arts Festival of live music, exhibitions, films, performances that pay tribute to Mexican women artists, educators, and scientists for their contributions! CelebrASIA AUSTIN: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER FOOD & HERITAGE FESTIVAL @ AARC, May 7, 2016 11am - 4pm The festival kicks off the third annual Asian Food Truck Battle. Enjoy an outdoor festival with live music and dancers, and indoor activities for the kids. NEY DAY: WOMEN ARTISTS @ NEY, May 21, 2016, Noon - 5pm Come celebrate how the artistry of AUSTIN’S WOMEN ARTISTS bridges and promotes the vitality of every community! Bands, food trucks, demos, activities, health screenings and much more! #NOFOMO @ THE DAC: TEENS! July 9, 2016 Teens! Fight summer boredom at the DAC with #NOFOMO, featuring local (under 21) Austin bands, live art making and more. PSYCH OUT @ ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATRE, Sept. 3, 2016 Heritage with mind expanding art and music from local bands.
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CAMPS & WORKSHOPS ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS!
March 12, 2016, 1pm - 5pm & March 19, 1pm - 5pm AARC Theatre Art Camp
June 13 - August 5, (Session 1-4) Two camps for ages 5-15.
BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS: O.HENRY MUSEUM & SUSANNA DICKINSON MUSEUM BADGERDOG SUMMER BOOK CRUSH
July 2016 This week-long camp for rising 4th-6th graders is a deep-dive into a single, fantastic novel.
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER BROADWAY BOUND I
ages 7-10
June 13 - August 6, 2016 The participants audition and rehearse for a 5.5 weeks. Broadway Bound II is for ages 11+; they are taught advanced acting and dance for 6.5 weeks. The participants will present at the end of the 7th week. YOUTH ARTS SAFARI CAMP
Spring: March 14 - 18, 2016 August 8 - 26, 2016 An ARTS CAMP for students 7-12. (Weekly registration fee is $100.00 and an additional enrollment fee due at the time of registration is $45.00)
The DOUGHERTY ARTS SCHOOL LENDING LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
BORN FOR ART (BFA) & MADE FOR ART (MFA)
June - August, 2016, ages 5-12 Come join our fun and creative camps where young artists discover their imagination through visual and performing arts all summer long! DAC also offers a Spring Break Creative Arts Camp during the AISD Spring Break! SUMMER STUDIO PLUS!
June 13 - August 5, 2016, ages 7-8 Classes on 2D/3D visual and the Performing Arts! 14
Year round, all ages "Keep Austin Weird" (ages 5 - adult) "Street Artist Development" (ages 5-17) "Print Shops" (ages 3-adult) "Pop Up Maker Space" (all ages) On Saturdays These workshops furnish participants with all the materials and tools necessary to simply drop in and start creating. Or, we travel to your center.
THE ELISABET NEY MUSEUM VISUAL LITERACY: STORYTELLING THROUGH ART
June 20 - July 15, 2016, ages 10-12 An all-day summer camp designed to teach children innovative approaches to understanding and utilizing visual literacy!
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPRING MACC YOUTH CAMPS
March 14 - 18, 2016, ages 5-12 Students are invited to explore Mexico's rich history through the visual and performing arts as we combine science, culture and art. ยกVen a Creer! SUMMER MACC YOUTH CAMPS
June 13 - August 5, 2016, ages 5-12 Students are invited to explore Mexico's rich history through the visual and performing arts as we combine science, culture and art. ยกVen a Creer! SUMMER MACC TEEN CAMPS
June 13 - August 5, 2016, ages 13-17 The ESB-MACC is proud to offer specialty camps and workshops for teens. ยกVen a Creer!
YACC AT THE DAC
Year round, all ages (Youth Arts and Culture Collaborative) 10-12 youth, ages 14-19 will be selected to receive handson training as interns and assistance in the promotion and creation of cultural events. 15
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MUST-DO AUSTIN EXPERIENCES at City of Austin's Museums and Cultural Centers: the DAC, ESB-MACC, the CARVER, the NEY, BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS, the AARC and ZILKER HILLSIDE! 1. Attend Pun-off at the O. Henry Museum and laugh to your heart’s content (you’ll be punning all year long!) 2. Practice Tai Chi with hundreds of other people during World T’ai Chi Day at the AARC. 3. Visit the O.HENRY Museum, home of William Sidney Porter, author of the timeless GIFT OF THE MAGI! 4. Dance your pants off with Austin Samba at the Zilker Hillside Theater. 5. See the Juneteenth Memorial Monument for a truly moving experience. 6. Experience interactive exhibits outdoors at the Brush Square Museums during SXSW. 7. Learn to polka at Polkapocalypse!, an outdoor festival featuring all the world’s cultures that have adopted the polka. 8. Drool over Austin’s Asian food trucks at CelebrASIA, the AARC’s celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander cultures. 9. Watch Golden Era Mexican movies or take YOGA in Spanish at the ESB-MACC. 10. Feed your inner artist by taking one of the many painting, photography, dance, and digital classes at the DAC! 11. Take everybody you know to the Summer Musical ‘cuz it’s always great. (Okay, it’s more than 10, but who can stop counting all the great things to do!)