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How to Celebrate Women’s History Month From Home
Don’t let Women’s History Month pass you by! Commemorate the contributions of women throughout history with these three online resources: 1. Austin History Center’s online exhibition highlighting local women who have played a significant role in politics in Texas’ capital...
Read More⟶5 Ways to #MuseumMonday From Home
Photo: Larry D. Moore CC BY-SA 3.0 Here are five ways to explore art, photography, history and more while supporting downtown museums from home! Art Where You Are: Explore the Blanton’s Collection Discover Texas History Online with the Bullock Museum’s Online Interactives...
Read More⟶PRESS RELEASE: The Downtown Austin Alliance creates a foundation as it launches inaugural arts event
Writing on the Walls debuts next month producing the largest mural in Austin AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance’s...
Read More⟶5 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month Downtown
February 10-22: Celebrate Black History Month at Austin Public Library February 15-22: Barbara Jordan Exhibit at the Texas Capitol February 22: Black History Month Concert at UT Butler School of Music February 23: 3rd Annual Celebrating Our Black Photoshoot +...
Read More⟶Thank you for making this year’s Downtown Holiday Stroll the best yet!
Thank you for joining us at the 25th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll. The event filled Congress Avenue with the sights and sounds of the season!
Read More⟶In Light, A Site-Specific Aerial Dance Performance at the IBC Bank Building
Since 2005, the company has danced on federal buildings, a power plant, inside and outside, bungee jumped over water, and on columns under on the IH35 bridge, on hotels, a bank and on 120’ stacks. Don't miss this unique dance experience!
Read More⟶Explore Austin’s Museums for Free on Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum Day is a celebration of art, culture history, music, nature, and science. Enjoy a free day at participating downtown museums!
Read More⟶Celebrate Austin Pride Downtown this Week
Austin's Pride celebration kicks off this week with a great lineup of diverse events including the annual Pride parade on Saturday, August 10.
Read More⟶Four Nights of Free Live Music in the Red River Cultural District
Hot Summer Nights returns to the Red River Cultural District beginning July 25!
Read More⟶New Booker T. Washington Panel Unveiled at Wooldridge Square
On Juneteenth, we gathered at Wooldridge Square for the unveiling of the Booker T. Washington interpretive panel detailing the famed educator's visit to Austin in 1911.
Read More⟶Preview Selected Creek Show 2019 Designs
The Waller Creek Conservancy’s Creek Show invited architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers to submit ideas for light-based, site-specific installations along Waller Creek. Six of the submitted ideas were selected by a committee of local leaders from the design and art community.
Read More⟶New Mini Mural Brightens up Downtown Intersection
The City of Austin Department of Transportation teamed up with UP Art Studio to create mini-mural installations for the City’s Artbox Program. Check out the mini mural downtown and others throughout Austin!
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