Art at the Bend (AATB) is an annual art weekend at Riverbend celebrating the diverse and inspiring makers that help keep Austin creative. This April, AATB is commandeering the Riverbend campus all-day Saturday and Sunday. And there’s something to offer everyone: music, art, handmade goods, the best of Austin cuisine and drinks, activities for the […]
Go see and celebrate art created by DSAL members and enthusiasts! They have an amazing array of artwork available for browsing and purchase, so you can pick up an original keepsake. Enjoy great music, food, and Jester King's award-winning beer.
For the third year in a row, the City of Austin’s historic Old Bakery & Emporium is hosting a Midsummer Festival honoring Swedish American heritage. Join us on and enjoy FREE fun for the whole family. The festival will include multiple Swedish events and activities, including: 🌻 Swedish treats 🌼 Flower crown-making station 🌻 Traditional […]
Join us at the historic Old Bakery & Emporium on Saturday, July 20th for the opening reception of our new art exhibition, Global Connections. The exhibit will display pottery, masks, and textiles from all over the world. It will also feature a silent auction. Collection provided by Austin Friends of Folk Art
Learn how to create a silhouette collage using our temporary portrait booth. Through this session, participants will use magazine cut outs to create their own photographic representation. Attendees are welcome to bring their own digital photocopies. Our education staff will lead the demonstrations and all of the materials will be provided. This program is free […]
Whirl, twirl, bend, and twist! Let's design a unique 3D wire sculpture, then join family and friends to build a giant communal pool noodle sculpture. Don’t miss the Austin Reptile Show from 11:30A-1:30P! After the hands-on fun, check out the sculpture that inspired our activities: Carol Bove’s From the Sun to Zürich.
Community Art Bash attendees will experience a culmination of events including the opening of the exhibition Breaking the Mold while also be a part of additional interactive one-night projects taking the shape of an installation, a performance, a musical performance, a guided walk, or other creative iterations reflecting local artist’s ideas and the connections between […]
The longest-running artist/studio tour in Austin, this is a grassroots art show created by and for the artists of Travis Heights in Austin. Each year, this city gem showcases some of the city's longest practicing artists as they open up their homes and studios to the public. The Trail has become an area tradition, with […]
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