Arts, Parks & Culture
Creating inspiring places and experiences.
Arts, parks and culture are vital to our humanity and to our economy. The opportunity to be in nature, explore our entertainment and cultural districts, and enjoy creative works draws people from all over the world to Downtown Austin. The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation partners with artists and organizations to enhance our parks and cultural districts and to create unique experiences that inspire us all. We focus on cultivating inclusion and celebrating our city’s diverse cultural heritage.
Supporting the Arts and Culture
Through the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, we find new ways to bring downtown to life through music and visual and performance art. We support local creatives by paying them equitably, marketing their works and connecting them with new audiences and affordable spaces. These are just a few highlights.
Writing on the Walls
Writing on the Walls curates collaborative public art installations and events celebrating art, diversity and public spaces in Downtown Austin. We provide artists with opportunities to create and give community members opportunities to help shape and select the works.
Learn More⟶Musicians Activating Spaces
Our Musicians Activating Spaces program brings vibrancy to downtown spaces and places through free live music performances.
Learn More⟶Parks
Downtown green spaces are a vital part of our social and economic ecosystem. The Downtown Austin Alliance manages programming at Republic Square and Old Bakery Park. Learn how us and our partners are working together to cultivate these spaces for all.
Learn More ⟶Cultural Partnerships
We partner with organizations such as Mexic-Arte Museum, Red River Cultural District, Future Front, Paramount Theatre and The Contemporary Austin to support their ongoing work to keep downtown full of music, arts and cultural experiences.
Learn More⟶Recent Art, Parks & Culture News
2024 DASA Artist Residents Announced
We are thrilled to announce that the Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) Artist Residency Program, presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation in partnership with Tribeza, has selected its first residents! This exciting initiative aims to breathe new life into...
Learn More⟶Downtown Austin Pride 2024
Happy Pride Month! Be who you are and celebrate in downtown Austin with our insider guide for Austin’s 2024 Pride scene with the events and businesses supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Gather the girls, guys, gays and theys to celebrate, support...
Learn More⟶DAA X SXSW
Downtown Austin is ready for SXSW! In preparation for the festival, our ambassadors wrapped the poles and electrical boxes around downtown for all the fun flyers that make their way around Central Austin throughout the weeks. This makes for an...
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