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SUMMER / FALL 2018

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At Austin’s Museums and Cultural Centers we create community through the languages of music, dance, film, theater and art. We create community each and every day with every person who walks in the door. Most events are free so pull on your jeans, grab the kids and find your new cultural home.

ELISABET NEY MUSEUM

304 East 44th St., 78751austintexas.gov/Elisabetney

512-974-1625

NEY

ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER

8401 Cameron Rd., 78754austintexas.gov/aarc

512-974-1700

AARC

411 East 5th St., 78701susannadickinsonmuseum.org

512-974-3830

SDM

OHM

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL AND GENEALOGY CENTER

1165 Angelina St., 78702carver-museum.org

Museum: 512-974-4926Genealogy Center: 512-974-4380

GWC

DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER

1110 Barton Springs Rd., 78704austintexas.gov/dac

512-974-4000

DAC

OLD BAKERY AND EMPORIUM

1006 Congress Avenue, 78701austintexas.gov/obemporium

OBE

512-974-1300

ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATER

2206 William Barton Dr., 78704austintexas.gov/zilkerhillsidetheater

ZHT

512-974-4000

EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

600 River St., 78701maccaustin.org

512-974-3772

ESB - MACC409 East 5th St., 78701ohenrymuseum.org

512-974-1398

BRUSH SQUARE MUSEUMS BSM

SUSANNA DICKINSON MUSEUM

2 3AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/MUSEUMSANDCULTURE 512-974-4000

JULYThis summer, ZTP journeys back to the 1950’s — the era of the first Zilker Summer Musical — with the Elvis-inspired All Shook Up!

PERFORMANCE ZHTTHURSDAY - SUNDAY 8:15 PM

ALL SHOOK UP7/6 - 8/18

Through the biographies of singers like Elmer Akins, Chester Baldwin, Claudia Williams and Evelyn Franklin, this exhibition honors the rich history of distinctly African American and Texan gospel singers who raised their voices in praise. Organized by the Texas Music Museum.

EXHIBIT GWCNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

BLACK TEXAS GOSPEL: AN EXHIBITION7/7- 10/27

A set of Smithsonian Channel films focuses on black history, culture, and achievement. A discussion follows the screenings of: MLK Assassination Tapes and The Lost Malcolm X Tapes.

SCREENING GWC1 - 2:30 PM

THE LOST TAPES7/14,8/18

Find the beauty in the abandoned. Discover the wonder world of assemblage art with Austin Based artist Laura Caffrey, using upcycled materials found and collected by Austin Creative Reuse.

EVENT DAC7 - 9 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: THIS UPCYCLED LIFE7/18

Gudgenov’s abstract sculptures explore the tension between synthetically produced forms and are paired with Winn’s gridded color sequences that mysteriously conjure memories. Reception: Wednesday, July 25, 7 - 9 PMArtist Talk: Wednesday, August 8, 7 PM

EXHIBIT DACNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

DIMITRI GUDGENOV & WALKER WINNCOLOR & MEMORY: SURFACE & SUBSTANCE

7/21- 8/18

Austin-based Haitian-American photographer and videographer Deborah Valcin shows her varied works in the MEET HER HANDS series, an annual summer collaboration with #BossBabesATX. Exhibition opening talk and reception, cosponsored by #BossBabesATX, on Thursday 7/19 from 6:30 – 8:30

EXHIBIT NEYNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

MEET HER HANDS: DEBORAH VALCIN7/19 - 8/5

Bring your voice, poetry, beats, moves, jokes, ribbon dancing and skating poodles! Show off what you are made of, or sit back and enjoy the entertainment.

PERFORMANCE DAC7 - 9 PM

OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DAC7/24

Join us to view scenes from The Gardens of South Texas: Scenes from PEYOTEROS a documentary by Eugenio Del Bosque. Independent filmmaker, Eugenio Del Bosque has a mission to produce a deep, well-crafted documentary, telling a story with roots that go back for millennia and touches in the transcendental beyond the linear perception of time and space. FREEWednesday & Thursday

EVENT MACC7 PM

THE GARDENS OF SOUTH TEXAS: SCENES FROM PEYOTEROS

7/25, 7/26

This year is Broadway Bound’s tenth anniversary and we have decided to stage the play “42nd Street.” It is about a girl who comes from Allentown, Pennsylvania who wants to make it big on Broadway.

PERFORMANCE GWC

FRI 7 PM SAT 1 PM SAT 7 PM

42ND STREET PRESENTED BY BROADWAY BOUND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

7/27,7/28


AUGUSTGroups are invited to work on garden beds from the AARC community beds on a seasonal basis to work on our intergenerational garden and participate in dialogue about the different perspectives each generation has.

FAMILY AARC8:30 - 11:30 AM

INTERGENERATIONAL GARDEN8/1

Cindy Popp’s colorful, humorous and insightful photo self-portraits use found objects, clothing, and makeup to take control of her own image in a way that isn’t meant to be attractive to men. Part of the MEET HER HANDS series, a collaboration with #BossBabesATX. Exhibition opening talk and reception, cosponsored by #BossBabesATX, on Thursday 8/9 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

EXHIBIT NEYNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

MEET HER HANDS: CINDY POPP8/9- 9/2

Come practice drawing the figure at the Ney’s Saturday Morning Drawing Salons! Using Ney’s sculptures as subjects, Ney staff will assist you in your effort with assignments and unique exercises. All materials provided. Free for all ages.

FAMILY NEYSATURDAYS 10 AM - 12 PM

DRAWING SALON SERIES8/4- 8/25

A group of women abstract artists, Rebecca Harrell, Alexandra Robinson and Naomi Schlinke come together to exhibit their most recent intuitive and innovative work. Reception: Wednesday, August 29, 7 - 9 PMArtist Talk: Wednesday, September 12, 7 PM


WOMEN ABSTRACT ARTISTS: THREE KINDS OF ORDER

8/25- 9/22

Created by the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in the 1980s, this exhibition celebrates the contributions of African American women in the areas of literature, medicine, civil rights, education, government, and fine arts.


BLACK WOMEN: ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST THE ODDS

8/2- 10/4

Prominently featured in the Carver Museum’s Collections is the work of Austin based artists—Deborah Roberts, Mark Garrison, and Jack White—each of whom engages the landscape of African American cultural memory through intimate mixed media works and paintings.


GARRISON. ROBERTS. WHITE: ARTWORK FROM THE CARVER MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTERS COLLECTIONS

8/8- 3/9

The DAC, in coordination with aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival) is proud to host a special pre festival screening of legendary Austin director Yen Tan’s “Pit Stop”, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2013. Meet Mr. Tan and the stars of the film and enjoy a pre-show event with food and drinks!

EVENT DAC7 - 9 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: aGLIFF PRESENTS8/22

Bring your voice, poetry, beats, moves, jokes, ribbon dancing and skating poodles! Show off what you are made of, or sit back and enjoy the entertainment.

PERFORMANCE DAC7 -9 PM

OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DAC8/28

Join us for performances from students of the Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico School of Dance and Adult Performing Company Free Show! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

PERFORMANCE ZHT8 PM

ROY LOZANO’S BALLET FOLKLORICO DE TEXAS PRESENTS NOCHE DE FOLKLORE 2018

8/25


SEPTEMBER

Once a year all of Austin’s museums open their doors to offer family friendly programming.

AARC BSM DAC GWC NEY OBE1 - 5 PM

AUSTIN MUSEUM DAY9/23

Memories and change guide the Cook’s work, transforming his paintings into symbolic representations of personal struggles. Reception: Saturday, September 1, 1 - 3 PM


THOMAS COOK: NOCTURNE9/1 - 11/10

Inspired by synesthesia, Blair Gallacher’s work examines the crossover between senses and the ways in which we interpret, understand, and feel consciousness. Resulting are pieces that work as visual manifestations of extraneous sensory data. This series specifically uses songs as the subjects for one artist’s works that she has nicknamed “trigger paintings.” Exhibit Dates: Saturday, September 1 to Saturday, November 10, 2018.

EXHIBIT DAC1 - 3 PM

BLAIR GALLACHAR: SOUND & VISION9/1

Recognizing the importance of Mexico’s Independence Day through a series of workshops, presentations and performances celebrating culture and traditions that have been passed on though generations. The “Grito” is traditionally held on the evening of September 15th which commences the celebration of Mexico’s independence.

FESTIVAL MACC5 - 8 PM

¡VIVA MÉXICO!9/15

A new work for adults that blends the imagined threat of the Cucuy (boogeyman stories from Mexico) with the real life threat of ICE Agents that Latino immigrants face every day.Fridays and Saturdays

EVENT DAC8 PM

GLASS HALF FULL THEATRE PRESENTSEL CUCUY PROJECT

9/14- 9/22

Explore the meaning of Portraiture through experimentation with different media, styles, and definitions. Think outside of the box!

FAMILY NEY12 - 4 PM

PORTRAITURE IN THE PARK: WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY?

9/23

Specializing in carbon transfer prints, Lockhart focuses on documentary style photography while in Vietnam, Portugal and Texas. Reception Wednesday, October 3, 7 - 9 PM.Artist Talk: Wednesday, October 17, 7 PM.


JOHN LOCKHART STILL: A RETROSPECTIVE IN CARBON

9/29- 10/27

Whether your best friend has fur, scales or feathers, bring them by and immortalize your beloved pet with a custom pet portrait that you create with assistance with a DAC art expert. Haven’t met your soul mate yet? That’s okay, Austin Animal Shelter will be onsite with adoptable dogs just waiting for their forever home.

EVENT DAC7 - 9 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: 2ND ANNUAL PET PORTRAITS IN THE PARK

9/19

Come witness a visual storytelling of feminine grandeur by Austin contemporary artist Whitney Turetzky. Small pieces chronicle everyday splendor; larger works construct accolades and veneration. Turetzky embellishes photographs of anonymous women from the past with a variety of media-- acrylic, fiber, pastels, gold leaf, collage-- to layer and build visual stories of iconography and symbolism. Exhibition opening reception Thursday 9/13 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

EXIBIT NEYNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

WHITNEY TURETZKY: FEMININE GRANDEUR9/13 – 11/4

Come hear Whitney Turetzky talk about her work, inspiration, and process as part of her show “Feminine Grandeur”

EVENT NEY2 PM

WHITNEY TURETZKY ARTIST TALK9/15

Happy Birthday Dougherty Arts Center! Join in the fun and celebrate 40 amazing years with DAC Family & Friends with art, performances, music, dancing and food.

EVENT DAC5 - 10 PM FREE

40 YEARS ANNIVERSARY GALA9/28


OCTOBERWET: A DACAmented Journey is the story of what it means to be an American in every sense of the word except for one: on paper. It chronicles the story of Anner Cividanis’ journey of living his whole life in the United States as an undocumented American.

SCREENING MACC8 PM

LARP: TEATRO VIVO10/4 - 10/6

Join us for the Dougherty’s Second Annual Empty Puppy Bowls event where activities will include glazing ceramic pet bowls, doggie paw prints in clay, and a photo booth; all while helping out local pet rescue organizations.

EVENT DAC6 - 8 PM

10/10 EMPTY PUPPY BOWLS

Peerless by Jihae Park, is a biting, strange, vicious, dark comedy about two Asian-American high school seniors who will do whatever it takes to earn that minority scholarship to “The College,” including eliminating their competition. Directed by Megan Tabaque.

EVENT DACTHURSDAYS - SUNDAYS 8 PM

SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER PRESENTS PEERLESS

10/11- 10/27

Explore the world with us from the AARC as we explore Asia through the magic of storytelling. Each storytelling session will explore different Asian and Asian-American themes followed by an interactive activity!

EVENT AARC10 AM - 12 PM

LITTLE SEEDLING STORYTIME10/19,11/9,12/21

Suggesting an underground communication channel and force of change, SUBWAVES, is an installation and performance-based visualization of waveforms extracted from protest music and recordings.

EXHIBIT GWC

SUBWAVES: AN INSTALLATION BY ETO OTITIGBE

10/18- 2/28

The fifth first annual Polkapocalypse, starring Brave Combo, will feature several polka bands that will rock the boots off your lederhosen with a crazy mix of Tejano, Czech, German, Honky Tonk, Gypsy, and Norteño sounds! There will also be a costume contest so come dressed as the Chicken Dance Chicken, a Lederhosen-clad Zombie, a Día de los Muertos Catarina or whatever suits your fancy. Best costume wins lots of good karma and a bow! The audience will judge.

FESTIVAL NEY12 - 5:30 PM

POLKAPOCALYPSE!10/28

Celebrate a journey of clay, community, and creativity during National Clay Week at the Dougherty Arts Center, October 8-14, 2018 when the DAC and other Austin clay organizations host workshops, exhibitions and demonstrations during this exciting nationwide event.

FESTIVAL DACNORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

NATIONAL CLAY WEEK10/8 -10/14

Ghost Throwing is a free one-time throwing class where participants will get a chance to experience the pottery wheel, take a tour of our clay studio, and decorate their ghoulish creation. You might even spot Patrick Swayze. (limited space, RSVP required)

EVENT DAC6 - 9 PM

GHOST THROWING10/12

Celebrate National Clay Week at the Dougherty Arts Center Pottery Festival! View demonstrations by local ceramic artists throughout the day, participate in interactive clay projects, and see amazing ceramic artwork at the Dougherty Student Pottery Sale.

FESTIVAL DAC10 AM - 4 PM

POTTERY FESTIVAL/STUDENT SALE10/13

Nominated for an Academy award for Best Documentary Feature in 2017, Faces Places follows the great Agnes Varda and filmmaker/muralist J.R as they travel throughout rural France, creating larger than life portraits of the people they meet. Free popcorn and drinks!

EVENT DAC7 - 9 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: FACES PLACES SCREENING

10/17

Quarterly AAPI Open Mic Nights led by Y’all We Asian (local Asian American improve group) inviting the AAPI community to come on stage and share their stories through performance arts.

FESTIVAL AARC8 - 9:30 PM

LOUD AND PROUD: AAPI OPEN MIC NIGHT10/26

Presented in collaboration with The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce,the festival is designed to appeal to those in search of the hidden soul food mobile truck gems that are tucked all over Austin.

EVENT GWC12 - 5 PM

SOUL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL10/27

Join children and their families for the funfilled craft of carving pumpkins on the dock of the Carver Museum. During this festive time, children are offered a free pumpkin, carving supplies, goodie bags, hot dogs and lemonade.

EVENT GWC12 - 3 PM

PUMPKIN CARVING10/27

The Cine de Oro series brings Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema to seniors throughout Austin, held at the MACC on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am, followed by a free healthy lunch provided by AARP.

SCREENING MACC9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CINE DE ORO: SENIOR FILM AND LUNCH PROGRAM

6/26,7/31,8/28,9/25,10/30,11/27

Venture beyond the grave at this interactive Halloween program to learn about the Victorian-era religious movement known as Spiritualism.

EVENT BSM/OHM5 - 7 PM

A HISTORY OF SPIRITUALISM10/31

EVENT MACC7:30 - 10 PM

CHAMACOS FALL PERFORMANCE10/12- 10/14 Youth end of semester workshops performance in Spanish

and combines several disciplines of art: theatre, dance, audio, and video.


NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

NOVEMBERCelebrating our loved ones through a series of workshops, exhibits and live performances that reflect the meaning of the culture and traditions on how Mexico and Latin America revere the loss of their loved ones.

FESTIVAL MACC5 - 9 PM

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS11/2

The exhibit highlights contemporary science fiction and fantasy artists working on a variety of projects ranging from sculpture, book covers and creator owned projects. Reception: Wednesday, November 7, 7 - 9 PMArtist Talk: Wednesday, November 28, 7 PM


AUSTIN SCI FI & FANTASY ARTISTS: INFINITE WORLDS: THE ART OF THE FANTASTIC

11/3- 12/1

Experience culture through a fashion lens! Austin area groups will showcase Asian Pacific Islander clothing in runway shows for a night of fashion.

EVENT AARC6 - 8:30 PM

STYLES OF ASIA FASHION SHOW11/17

Come to the Elisabet Ney Museum as we celebrate fresh fall weather with seasonal treats and cider, live music, nature art activities, outdoor games, and animal demonstrations.

FAMILY NEY1 - 4 PM

FALL HARVEST FAMILY DAY11/17

What’s the old saying? “You should always be yourself, unless you can be Sailor Moon or Black Panther. Then you should be Sailor Moon or Black Panther.” Bring out your inner Kahleesi, Ellen Ripley or Boba Fett and dance the night away to futuristic electronica! Meet and greet with local sci/fi authors and enjoy the work of local sci/fi artists. Cosplay is encouraged but not required!

EVENT DAC7 - 9 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: SCI FI PROM11/21

Reading and Talk with Matthew Salesses, award winning author of “The Hundred-Year Flood” on writing about adoption, race and parenting.

EVENT AARC2 - 4 PM

MATTHEW SALESSES AUTHOR VISIT11/3

In collaboration with Big Medium and East Austin Studio Tours, the Carver Museum presents an exhibition featuring works by emerging black female artists. “Color and Form” explores the complexity and richness of black womanhood.

EXHIBIT GWC

COLOR AND FORM11/3- 1/12

This series, directed by Ire’ne lara silva, the author of two collections of poetry, Furia and Blood Sugar Canto, which were both finalists for the International Latino Book Award, as well as a short story collection, flesh to bone, which won the 2013 Premio Aztlan, presents renowned authors from the US and Latin American countries to give reading performances and master workshops at the Center.

EVENT MACC7 - 9 PM

LATINX & LITERARY VOICES11/16

This exhibition features Asian pop Cultural items from Austin Toy Museum and Asian pop cultural paintings/drawings curated with former Guzu Gallery director, pairing with E.A.S.T Austin studio tour.

EXHIBIT AARC12 - 2 PM

ASIAN POP ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

11/10

Inspired by ambiguity and the avoidance of the obvious, Photographer Derrick Fore captures compelling imagery from seemingly inconspicuous moments. Reception: Saturday, November 24, 1 - 3 PM.


DERRICK FORE: HERE & NOWHERE11/17-1/26


NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

DECEMBERUnivision and ESB-MACC present a holiday event featuring Latin American traditions and live musical performances and family arts activities.

Enjoy the melodious sounds of vocalist Pam Hart, a jazzy celebration gift to Austin’s senior citizens. Organized by the George Washington Carver Ambassadors, Inc.

PERFORMANCE

MACC

GWC

4 - 8 PM

3 - 5 PM

NOCHE NAVIDEÑA

SILVERBELL SOCIAL

12/8

Paintings of the human figure are juxtaposed with found objects that are repurposed, constructed, and transformed into object-paintings. Reception: Wednesday December 12, 2018 6 - 8 PM.


LAURIE LISONBEE: SHOW OF HANDS12/8- 1/5

Hot Pot Comedy presents This Asian American Life, a holiday sketch comedy show featuring Austin’s ONLY all-Asian American sketch comedy troupe.

PERFORMANCE AARC8 - 9 PM

THIS ASIAN AMERICAN LIFE HOLIDAY SHOW12/14,12/15

Ring in the holiday season with an evening of Christmas music provided by our Keys of Life piano students. Be sure to enjoy the cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and beautiful trees, all wrapped up in a package just for you.

Get your free photo with Santa during a special outing presented by The George Washington Carver Ambassadors and the Carver Museum.

PERFORMANCE

EVENT

AARC

AARC

7 - 8:30 PM

1 - 3 PM

KEYS OF LIFE PIANO RECITAL

SANTA SPECIAL

12/12

12/15

Are the holidays stressing you out? Do you need a night to unwind and chill out with your special someone? Come over to the Dougherty and enjoy a free yoga session. Unwind in our oversized zen garden. Create mandala rock art, blend your own essential oilsand munch on tasty treats!

Kwanzaa--a seven-day holiday-- celebrates family, community, and culture. On this third day of Kwanzaa, we focus on the principle of Ujima, which means “collective work and responssibility” in the Kiswahili language.

EVENT

EVENT

DAC

GWC

7 - 9 PM

6:30 - 8:30 PM

DATE NIGHT @ THE DAC: THE ART OF CHILL

KWANZAA: UJIMA

12/19

12/28

The holiday favorite returns with this contemporary adaptation. “La Pastorela” follows a group of pastores (shepherds) traveling to Bethlehem. Along the way, the pastores encounter devils who try to stop them, while angels intercede on their behalf. This classic battle between good and evil is woven with current events and social issues that are important to the Austin community. With humor and live music, “La Pastorela” is a fun experience for the entire family.

EVENT MACCTHURS - SAT 7:30 - 9 PMSUN 4 PM

LA PASTORELA-TEATRO VIVO12/6- 12/23

The Austin Puppet Incident is an annual event featuring local and national puppet artists performing short, original puppet works for adults. It is presented by resident theater company Glass Half Full Theatre.

EVENT DAC8 PM

GLASS HALF FULL THEATRE PRESENTS AUSTIN PUPPET INCIDENT

12/7- 12/8

Get into the Spirit of the Season with this family-friendly Holiday Open House! Add your wish to the Wish Tree, and enjoy art activities and games with a hint of coming celebrations of all kinds!

EVENT NEY5 - 8 PM

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE12/9

In collaboration with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Carver opens its doors for a soft night of Christmas songs in the lobby. With music, hot chocolate and cookies, and decoratively lit trees, the evening is perfect for neighborhood families. This program is a part of the Performing Arts Programs.

PERFORMANCE GWC6 - 9 PM

CHRISTMAS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

12/12

12/13

AARC’s Annual Holiday Senior Luncheon (for 60+) will feature a performance by the Austin Symphony’s Christmas in the Community program as well as holiday crafts. Limited transport for seniors is provided. Lunch plates available for ineligible participants for $5 per person.

EVENT AARC10 AM - 1 PM

RICE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON12/19



Schedule a free tour with one of our education staff to learn more about the AARC’s current and permanent exhibits.

Group Tours By Appointment7/1 - 12/21 Monday - Saturday

Start off your day with coffee & tea from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and join us for a free hot Asian-inspired meal at 11:30a-12:30p. Limited transport for Austin residents. FREE for Austin residents ages 60+.

Senior Lunch Social7/1 - 12/31 Monday - Thursdays

Tailored tour experience at the AARC that aligns with classroom curriculum. Optional lesson and craft activity provided for $3 per child.

Education Tours by Appointment7/1 - 12/21 Monday - Saturday

Weekly Chinese syle tai chi and qi-gong classes.

Senior Wellness: Tai Chi & Qi-Gong 10:30 - 11:30 AM7/1 - 12/31 Mondays

Get your groove on in our weekly line dance class taught by Leechu Chang.

Senior Wellness: Line-Dance 11 AM - 12 PM7/1 - 12/31 Tuesdays

Soothe your mind and joints in our gentle chair yoga class tailored for seniors taught by Dhila.

Senior Wellness: Gentle Chair Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 AM7/1 - 12/31 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Korean style tai chi taught by Master Vince Coalis.

Senior Wellness: Ip Sun Tai Chi 10:30 - 11:30 AM7/1 - 12/31 1st & 3rd Thursdays

A simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources through meditation.

Senior Wellness: Heartfulness Meditation 10:30 - 11:30 AM7/1 - 12/31 3rd Wednesdays

Explore Asian Pacific Islander Culture through a fashion lens! Be inspired by the tradition, style and fashion of clothing from many countries.

Culture and Fashion Workshops 7/28, 8/25, 9/22

1 - 3 PM

Learn about U.S. History through Asian-American perspective. The class will provide historical background followed by a fun activity!

Homeschool Action11/7

10 AM - 12 PM

An intergenerational workshop to practice Laughter Yoga, also known as Hasya Yoga with family and friends. It is to simulate laughter through group exercise, eye contact and childlike playfulness to create same physiological and psychological benefit just as spontaneous laughter gives to our body!

Laugh Together: Laughing Yoga for Families10/27

10:30 - 11:30 AM

In an ongoing monthly program, children grow in creativity and confidence with themselves and others while learning new skills.

Explore Arts Early Childhood Education (ages 3.5-5)

10 AM - 1 PM

TEKS based visual and performing arts after school program that encourages active learning, critical thinking and innovative problem solving.

Adult Ceramics: From beginning clay work to independent studio time, our clay studio offers different class opportunities year round.

Digital Arts: From basics to intermediate instruction learn to build graphics using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.

Darkroom Photography: For beginners or advanced learn how to use a manual film camera, develop film and make your own darkroon prints.

Drawing & Painting: With a variety of class opportunities you will be able to release your inner artist, brush up or master your painting and drawing skill and style! Instruction is fun, hands-on and accessible to all skill levels.

Each month, the Artist Resource Center will host a workshop geared toward emerging artists of all mediums. These workshops will focus on different areas each month.JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Preparing a Visual PortfolioSelling Your Work OnlineBuilding an AudienceWorking with GalleriesGrant WritingOwning Your Work: Copyright LawTaxes for Artists

Youth CeramicsYoung artists will learn about materials as they gain skills in hand-building techniques while older students experience the pottery wheel. Materials and Firings included.

Youth Digital ArtsStudents will explore all things digital and build on their skills as they illustrate and animate, design and print 3D objects, and create their own virtual reality experiences.

Creativity Club @ DAC & AISD (ages 5-12)

Professional Development Workshop

Youth Saturday Arts (Ages 5 - 7, 8 - 10, 11 - 14)

Tuesdays and Thursdays (Register Monthly)Begins September 11

8/20-12/20, Monday- Friday, Concurrent with AISD calendar

Monday-Friday

1st Wednesday, Monthly

Saturdays ( 9/8 - 9/29, 10/6 - 10/27, 11/3 - 12/1 -Skip:11/24 )

10:00 - 2:15 PM

3 - 6 PM

10 AM - 1 PM , 1 - 4 PM, 6 - 9 PM

6:30 - 8 PM

EDUCATION

ADULT CLASSES

YOUTH CLASSES



EDUCATIONEMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

Volunteering at the ESB-MACC seeks to enrich the lives of teens through the visual, performing and cultural arts! Teens will have the opportunity to participate in Art Education, Arts Production and Arts Events. For more information contact [email protected]

Extra Credit Teen Volunteer Program By Appointment

Schedule a tour with one of our trained docents to explore the cultural history of the ESB-MACC facility and galleries. Upon request, the ESB-MACC education staff will design a culture & arts activity to suit the curriculum needs of educators. For more information contact [email protected]

ESB-MACC Educational Tours By Appointment

Caminos is an immersive paid fellowship empowering Austin-area Teens to carve their own path in the creative arts. For 12 months, students will work with ESB-MACC professionals in mentorships, assignments with community organizations, workshops, and cultural events, concluding with student-led collaborative projects under the guidance of accomplished creative professionals.

Caminos By Application

A Saturday academy designed to support the advancement of literacy in English and Spanish for AISD children, youth, and their parents.

Academia Cuauhtli 9 AM - 12 PMSaturdays

This community band is open to all musicians and offers free recorder, guitar and hand drum lessons for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.

Bronze Community Band Project 2 - 5 PMSundays

Enjoy a soft and revitalizing yoga class while practicing your Spanish. Appropriate for both English and Spanish speakers.

Yoga en Español 10 - 11 AMSaturdays

Monthly meetings on the first Saturday. The TGSA fosters excellence in genealogy through educational programs and projects that preserve, produce and disseminate knowledge of genealogical or historical value.

Tejano Genealogy Society Meeting 10 AM - 12 PM


First Saturdays

By AppointmentBilingual Music LessonsJavier Jara and Carlos Ufret from the musical group Los Bohemios Perdidos showcase the diversity and richness of Latin American folk music. These bilingual educators (Spanish and English) provide guitar lessons, voice lessons, ear training, music theory, and songwriting. To schedule, email [email protected]

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL & GENEALOGY CENTER

The year 2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of Broadway Bound. Students, ages 7-16, from across Austin and surrounding areas, participate in daily music, acting, dance, and art classes to hone their performing arts skills. The camp works to instill a strong sense of self-worth, pride and leadership. The summer culminates with two amazing musical productions.

“That’s My Face” is a film series for young adults. We will screen influential films and works by black filmmakers and conduct discussions after viewing. Free and open to the public.

An Afro-Brazilian martial art form develops discipline, coordination, strength and rhythm for all participants. For ages 6 to 13.

A diverse range of dance styles trains youth for a new era in the field that values tradition, technical versatility, innovation, and individuality.

Join youth interested in the art of stage or film acting, directing, and collaborative production.

Come explore the environment with children of all ages. The day features nature-centered workshops, yoga, storytelling and more.

Keys of Life is an East Austin based piano instruction program teaching children the value of music.Folktales’ Black Women’s Literary Society Book Club meets the 3rd

Friday of each month from February - November primarily at the George Washington Carver Museum.

Learn the basics of starting your genealogy research.

Learn techniques to help with genealogy research and move past obstacles.

This three-week long camp focuses on African and African American arts—from visual to music, writing, and movement. For ages 7-12

Broadway Bound Performing Arts Camp

That’s My Face Capoeria for Youth

Youth Dance Fusion

Pre-Professional Youth Acting

9th Annual Children in Nature Workshop

Keys of Life PianoFolktales’ Black Women’s Literary Society Book Club Meeting

Genealogy Basics

Genealogy Seminar

Youth Arts Safari Summer Camp

Monday - Friday 6/11 - 7/28

2nd Friday Monthly, 7/13 - 12/14 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8/21 - 12/20

Wednesdays, 8/22 - 12/19

Wednesdays, 8/22 - 12/19

Saturday, 11/10

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8/21 - 12/203rd Friday Monthly, 7/20 - 11/16

4th Saturday Monthly, 7/28 - 10/27

4th Saturday Monthly, 7/28 - 10/27

Monday - Friday, 7/30 - 8/17

Learn techniques to help you with your genealogy search.

Genealogy SeminarSaturdays (7/21, 8/25, 9/22, 10/27)

1 - 2 PM

7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

6:30 - 8:30 PM 4:30 - 5:30 PM

4 - 5 PM

12 - 4 PM

12 - 4 PM

Tu 7:30 PMTh 9:00 PM

Tu 4:30 PM Th 7:00 PM

6 - 8 PM

10 - 11 AM

1 - 2 PM

7:30 AM - 6 PM

EDUCATION


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SDM / OHM

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DAC

ZHT

AARC

409 East 5th St., 78701ohenrymuseum.org

512-974-1398

OHM

O.HENRY MUSEUM

411 East 5th St., 78701susannadickinsonmuseum.org

512-974-3830

SDM

SUSANNA DICKINSON MUSEUM

8401 Cameron Road, 78754austintexas.gov/aarc

512-974-1700

AARC


304 East 44th St., 78751austintexas.gov/Elisabetney

512-974-1625

NEY

ELISABET NEY MUSEUM

1110 Barton Springs Rd., 78704austintexas.gov/dac

512-974-4000

DAC


1006 Congress Avenue, 78701austintexas.gov/obemporium

OBE

512-974-1300

OLD BAKERY AND EMPORIUM

2206 William Barton Dr., 78746austintexas.gov/zilkerhillsidetheater

ZHT

512-974-4000

ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATER

600 River St., 78701maccaustin.org

512-974-3772

ESB - MACC

EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

44th St.

1165 Angelina St., 78702carvermuseum.org

512-974-4926

GWC

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL AND GENEALOGY CENTER

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