| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Lil Tchotchkes: Mentoring the Making of a Mini BusinessPresented by Tchotchkes June 3-July 16, 2012 Most parents and teachers recognize first-hand the amazing creativity and innate entrepreneurial qualities possessed by youth. ‘Lil Tchotchkes, an upcoming workshop series, aims to nurture and sharpen those skills into something that will provide long-term benefits for young adults and their communities. The increasingly competitive economic climate is a legitimate concern for many families, so a teen who knows how to produce income and manage finances – using skills they already... | Tchotchkes | 06/03/12-
07/16/12 | Austin |
AMOA- Arthouse, Summer Teacher Institute: Art Happening NowPresented by AMOA-Arthouse at Arthouse at the Jones Center July 17, 2012 AMOA-Arthouse, the Blanton Museum of Art, and Mexic-Arte Museum present this two-day workshop exploring contemporary art in the classroom. Open to all K-12 art teachers and art education students. $60 per participant (early registration: $50 before May 5th). Space is limited, reservations and advance payment required. To RSVP, contact Gabriela Santiago at gabrielas@mexic-artemuseum.org or 512.200.7275. | AMOA-Arthouse | 07/17/12 | Austin |
AMOA- Arthouse, Summer Teacher Institutes: Art Happening NowPresented by AMOA-Arthouse at Blanton Museum of Art July 18, 2012 AMOA-Arthouse, the Blanton Museum of Art, and Mexic-Arte Museum present this two-day workshop exploring contemporary art in the classroom. Open to all K-12 art teachers and art education students. $60 per participant (early registration: $50 before May 5th). Space is limited, reservations and advance payment required. To RSVP, contact Gabriela Santiago at gabrielas@mexic-artemuseum.org or 512.200.7275. | AMOA-Arthouse | 07/18/12 | Austin |
New Media Arts Summer Two-Week Beginning Courses for Young Adults with Disabilities.Presented by VSA Texas at AGE Building June 4-July 19, 2012 Make Art, Music, and Theater. Record your own music or story. Practice social skills with Improvisation. HAVE FUN and learn from your peers.
Camp 1: Community Digital Media Resources
DATE: June 4 – 14
TIME: Monday – Thursday, 10am - 2pm
(4 hrs/day, with break for lunch)
LOCATION: 3710 Cedar St. Room 101
PRICE: $350 (covers field trip costs)
New Media Arts instructor Carol Stensrud, will expand participant’s knowledge of... | VSA Texas | 06/04/12-
07/19/12 | Austin |
Drum Corps International AustinPresented by Drum Corps International July 19, 2012 Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major League, is the leader in producing and promoting competitive events for the world's most elite and exclusive ensembles for student musicians and performers. DCI Austin is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Performing ensembles are comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance performers ages 14-22. Performances feature spellbinding visual... | Drum Corps International | 07/19/12 | Round Rock |
TexARTS Summer Visual Arts Camp, Session 2Presented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios July 16-July 20, 2012 Visual Arts Camp provides a fun and fascinating way to explore various artistic styles through drawing, painting and other techniques. Students will be introduced to the styles of 20th century artists as well as old masters. An art show will be presented on Friday, July 20. | TexARTS | 07/16/12-
07/20/12 | Austin |
AMOA Arthouse Presents Amie Siegel's film "Black Moon" Presented by AMOA-Arthouse May 5-July 22, 2012 From May 5 through July 22nd, AMOA-Arthouse will screen Amie Siegel's film "Black Moon" in the Film and Video Gallery at their location at the Jones Center.
A present-day science-fiction without dialogue, Siegel’s “Black Moon” traverses multiple film tropes
– action, guns, lonely campfires, and the end of the world – and, like its band of armed female
revolutionaries, resists taking up residence in a fixed genre or narrative.... | AMOA-Arthouse | 05/05/12-
07/22/12 | Austin |
Film and Video Gallery: Amie Siegel, Black MoonPresented by Arthouse at the Jones Center at Arthouse at the Jones Center May 10-July 29, 2012 A present-day science-fiction without dialogue, Siegel’s “Black Moon” traverses multiple film tropes – action, guns, lonely campfires, the end of the world – and, like its band of armed female revolutionaries, resists taking up residence in a fixed genre or narrative. Set in the post-apocalyptic landscape of foreclosed housing developments in Florida and California, the houses and empty streets become protagonists of a silent narrative, a documentary of the... | Arthouse at the Jones Center | 05/10/12-
07/29/12 | Austin |
| MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 07/23/12-
08/03/12 | Austin |
MACC Summer CampsPresented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. June 11-August 10, 2012 June 11 - August 10 / Ages 5-12 / 9am-5pm
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6)
Session 3:... | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 06/11/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
Ceramics Bayou Summer Camps And Art ClassesPresented by Cordovan Art School June 4-August 10, 2012 Want your child to have the best camp experience? Then sign them up at Ceramics Bayou, the fun place to spend your day!
From Super Hero to the Amazon adventure, your child will have a whole new creative experience!
We have painting, drawing, music, science experiments, ceramics, games, food, and EXCITEMENT going on this season... did we mention the live animals? They have to be there!
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08/10/12 | Austin |
| MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)" | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
Summer Camps at the MACCPresented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center June 11-August 10, 2012 Summer Camp Ages 5-12
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Session 1 Lucha Mania
A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22, $250/2wks)
Session 2 Fiesta Fun*
Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6, $225/2wks, No... | Mexican American Cultural Center | 06/11/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
Young Artists Summer 2012Presented by AMOA-Arthouse at Arthouse at the Jones Center June 9-August 11, 2012 Young Artists is a free Saturday morning high school arts program focused on helping students with a strong interest in art to develop their art portfolios and learn more about opportunities in the arts. Priority is given to students from underserved areas in and around Austin.
Young Artists participants receive…
• Free art supplies
• One-on-one instruction from professional artists during workshops
• Portfolio advice
• Information... | AMOA-Arthouse | 06/09/12-
08/11/12 | Austin |
Abrakadoodle Summer Art Camps Ages 3-5 and 5-12Presented by Abrakadoodle Art Education for Children - Austin, TX at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum June 11-August 17, 2012 8 wonderful Abrakadoodle art camp themes at over 8 Metro locations from South, Central and North Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park and more. Call for venue details or check out our web site! Themes include:
1) Silver Screen Artists 2) Garden Art Safari 3) Splash 'N Splat 4) Once Upon a Time 5) Art Counts! 6) Presto Arto! 7) Really Big Gigantic and Teeny Tiny Art 8)Abrakadoodle 3-D Studio I & II. Full descriptions online. | Abrakadoodle Art Education for Children - Austin, TX | 06/11/12-
08/17/12 | Austin |
Nexus in Texas 2012Presented by The Women Printmakers of Austin at Live Oak Art Center July 7-August 18, 2012 The Women Printmakers of Austin will present an art exhibition of print work by national and international artists at the Live Oak Center in Columbus, Texas July 7th to August 18th, 2012. This exhibition is open to all artists in any print media and is devoted to fostering a deeper understanding of the current worldwide trends in printmaking. The theme of the exhibition is Nexus.
Columbus, Texas is at the nexus or crossroads between the major Texas cultural centers of Austin,... | The Women Printmakers of Austin | 07/07/12-
08/18/12 | Columbus |
Summer Art CampPresented by The Creative Commons Art Studio June 4-August 24, 2012 June 4 - June 8 Dr. Seuss Papier Mache
June 11 - June 15 Giacomettie Figures
June 18 - June 22 Tessellations
June 25 - June 29 Guitar Mosaics
July 2 - July 6 Papier Mache Letters
July 9 - July 13 Chihuly Sculptures
July 16 - July 20 Optical Illusions
July 23 - July 27 Crazy for Peacocks
July 30 - Aug 3 Calder Mobiles
Aug 6 - Aug 10 Harry Potter Mosaic | The Creative Commons Art Studio | 06/04/12-
08/24/12 | Austin |
AMOA-Arthouse presents: Advanced Young Artists Exhibition Presented by AMOA-Arthouse August 4-August 26, 2012 From August 4th through 26th, AMOA-Arthouse will display the Advanced Young Artist's Exhibition on the first floor gallery of their location at the Jones Center.
Advanced Young Artists (AYA) is a program for students who have already participated in at least one semester of Young Artists. Ten advanced students are paired with professional or graduate student “Artist-Mentors,” to conceptualize and complete a long-term artistic project in any visual art field... | AMOA-Arthouse | 08/04/12-
08/26/12 | Austin |
Austin Fashion Week 2012Presented by Austin Fashion Week at The Driskill Hotel January 31-September 30, 2012 The complete 2012 Austin Fashion Week Schedule will be released closer to the event, but the following is the basic schedule of events:
Keep up to date by visiting the blog at http://fashionweekaustin.com/blog/
AUSTIN FASHION WEEK KICKOFF: Friday, August 10, 2012; Venue TBD
The Austin Fashion Week Kickoff will be the fashion social event of the year. Mix and mingle with 1000 of your best fashion friends while viewing stunning presentations, drinking cosmic cocktails, and... | Austin Fashion Week | 01/31/12-
09/30/12 | Austin |
20th Annual Austin International Poetry FestivalPresented by Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) at Multiple Locations September 27-September 30, 2012 Poetry-lovers of all ages:
Join us for the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Austin International Poetry Festival: September 27-30, 2012. It is free and open to the public!
It started with four founders back in 1993, and today, this four-day, citywide, all-inclusive annual celebration of poets and poetry has grown to become “the largest non-juried poetry festival in the U.S.” It includes 30 live local readings, 10 poetry workshops, 10 open mics, 10... | Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) | 09/27/12-
09/30/12 | Austin |
Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History MuseumPresented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum March 17-October 14, 2012 This spring take a Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Special exhibition opens with free Texas Tornados performance March 17, 2012
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is fueling up for its 28th special exhibit, Texas Music Roadtrip, the largest museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Texas music.
Texas Music Roadtrip is guest-created by Gary Hartman founder of the... | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 03/17/12-
10/14/12 | Austin |
O. Henry, A Short Story, on Exhibit Presented by City of Austin Cultural Arts Division at Austin History Center May 8-October 21, 2012 The life of O. Henry (1862-1910,) aka William Sydney Porter, unravels chronologically in a selection of photographs, letters and other items that offer a glimpse into his life as a writer and as an Austinite at the turn of the century.
Among other things, visitors can peruse an autographed book with a poem to his future wife Miss Athol Estes, a letter telling the story of his marriage, a photograph of the house where he was married and a table and chair from his favorite... | City of Austin Cultural Arts Division | 05/08/12-
10/21/12 | Austin |
Long Center for the Performing Arts Announces 5th Anniversary SeasonPresented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts September 18, 2012-June 5, 2013 The Long Center’s 5th anniversary season is our biggest and best yet! In addition to our popular programs in the International Series, Family Series and some of the best of Broadway, we’re adding six new series, including Rock-a-LONG Wednesdays, LONG Laughs, National Geographic Live! and FlamencoAustin. Select series offer same-seat guarantees throughout.
Current season subscribers will have priority seating now through May 31. First-time subscribers may order now and... | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 09/18/12-
06/05/13 | Austin |
Texas Performing Arts 2012/2013 Season
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Multiple Locations January 30, 2012-July 31, 2013 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): DON'T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!
HEADLINERS:
David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano, Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 pm, Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music
Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in... | Texas Performing Arts | 01/30/12-
07/31/13 | Austin |
Art & Soul AustinPresented by Art & Soul Austin January 10, 2010-October 15, 2016 Traveling Art Enrichment Classes for ages 3-10 years old. Group art classes,Art Birthday Parties, and private lessons available. | Art & Soul Austin | 01/10/10-
10/15/16 | |
Damian Hevia’s, “Absinthe Visions” Photographic ExhibitPresented by Damian Hevia Photographer January 25, 2011-March 5, 2017 Damian Hevia’s, “Absinthe Visions” Photographic Exhibit is Extended at Peche Restaurant and Bar, Austin, Texas
Damian Hevia’s “Absinthe Visions”, photographic exhibit is extended at Austin’s first absinthe bar, Rob Pate’s Peche’s Restaurant and Bar. (http://www.dhevia.com) You are all invited to view the collection while enjoying a specially crafted cocktail with an appetizer or meal masterfully prepared by Chef Jason... | Damian Hevia Photographer | 01/25/11-
03/05/17 | Austin |
Austin Figurative Gallery NightPresented by Austin Figurative Gallery at USArt Authority January 18, 2010 - Ongoing Join the Austin Figurative Gallery to paint / draw a live model on Monday nights.
The poses are for 15 minutes, except third mondays of the month where they do 1 pose for 2 hours.
| Austin Figurative Gallery | 01/18/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Community NightPresented by Austin Children's Museum at Austin Children's Museum August 5, 2009 - Ongoing The doors are opened to Austin Children’s Museum every Wednesday night. Come out and enjoy our exhibits and variety of hands-on activities for only a small donation at the door. | Austin Children's Museum | 08/05/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Bach Cantata ProjectPresented by Blanton Museum of Art at Blanton Museum of Art September 30, 2008 - Ongoing Take a little time out of your day to experience the joy of listening to beautiful music in the soaring space of the Blanton's atrium. The Bach Cantata Project is a joint venture of the UT School of Music Choral Program and the Blanton. Performances include a connection with an artwork in the museum's galleries.
September program:
Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde BWV 53 by J.S. Bach
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan BWV 100 by J.S. BachBWV 53 Schlage doch,... | Blanton Museum of Art | 09/30/08-
Ongoing | Austin |
West End Galleries : First ThursdayPresented by West End Galleries at Multiple Locations March 4, 2010 - Ongoing Make every first thursday Gallery night. Spend from 6-8 pm Gallery Hopping between 6 Galleries. | West End Galleries | 03/04/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Hope Farmer's MarketPresented by Hope Farmer's Market August 22, 2010 - Ongoing The Sunday HOPE Farmers Market is a weekly community gathering space where local farmers, artisans, community groups, families, and urban consumers can find fresh foods, community programs, artistic creations, agricultural education and wellness workshops. This unique weekly gathering space will be a platform to introduce local artists and Austin residents to surrounding area farms, healthy lifestyle companies, education in the arts and local community volunteer programs. The HOPE Farmers... | Hope Farmer's Market | 08/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The Secret Art of Dr. SeussPresented by Art on 5th at Art on 5th February 20, 2010 - Ongoing The wildly imaginative creations included in the Secret Art Collection show a previously unseen dimension of Theodor Seuss Geisel's art. These sophisticated and whimsical paintings created for his own pleasure and never before shown to the public will enchant and amaze you. These fantastical images have the inimitable style of Geisel's alter ego Dr. Seuss, frequently depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings. | Art on 5th | 02/20/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
The People Gallery ExhibitionPresented by Austin City Hall at Austin City Hall September 22, 2010 - Ongoing Austin City Hall showcases the talents of local artists with an extensive annual art exhibition in the atrium and open areas of the first three floors. The People’s Gallery is designed to encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Approximately 150 contemporary artworks are on display, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and other mediums. The success of this program is due to the generosity of the Austin artists, galleries, collectors... | Austin City Hall | 09/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
West End Galleries TourPresented by Discover Art Austin at Art on 5th October 7, 2010 - Ongoing Make every first Thursday gallery night and spend the evening from 6 to 8pm gallery hopping. Enjoy 6 galleries within walking distance with plenty of parking. | Discover Art Austin | 10/07/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Second Saturdays are for Families at AMoAPresented by Austin Museum of Art December 11, 2010 - Ongoing Drop in and create! And don’t forget to visit our hands-on FamilyLab, open regular Museum hours! See www.amoa.org for activities and special guests. | Austin Museum of Art | 12/11/10-
Ongoing | |
SFC Farmers' MarketPresented by Sustainable Food Center October 28, 2011 - Ongoing Delight your senses at the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) Farmer's Market that includes three sites and hosts more local farmers than anywhere in Austin!
Features:
-Dozens of fruit and vegetable farmers
-Cheeses, meats, eggs, milk and butter
-Flowers, plants, herbs, soaps
-Delicious jams, salsas, honey, pickled goods and probiotic foods
-Cafe foods, drinks, and take-home deli items
-Fine, hand-made... | Sustainable Food Center | 10/28/11-
Ongoing | |
Atelier 3D New ClassesPresented by Atelier 3-D at Atelier 3-D November 3, 2011 - Ongoing TUESDAYS
Figure Sculpting, The Female Form:
A class for sculptors who want to train the eye and practice mastering the processes and techniques used to sculpt the Female Figure. Focusing on the form while paying special attention to a classic feminine gesture, students will create an accurate representation of a robust model (in the same pose each week.) Working in water-based clay without an armature, participants will develop skills necessary to model the... | Atelier 3-D | 11/03/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
AetherPresented by Wally Workman Gallery April 18, 2012 - Ongoing Aether is a semi-annual e-magazine that aims to engage collectors, artists, and galleries in conversation about the visual arts in our community and beyond. Inspired by the diverse art scene in Austin where new ideas and creativity are abundant, we are reminded that art is an essential element in our lives - one that is constantly evolving. Aether reserves a place for us to explore these transformations; first, by acknowledging the energy and effort that goes into the creation of art,... | Wally Workman Gallery | 04/18/12-
Ongoing | |
Austin Full Monty Painting & Drawing Sessions presents:Presented by Austin Full Monty Painting & Drawing Sessions January 23, 2011 - Ongoing Austin Full Monty Painting and Life Drawing Sessions has started back up so sharpen your pencils and clean your brushes!
Our life drawing sessions are oil painter friendly, provided you bring odorless mineral spirits like Gamsol.
Easels are provided and you can always bring your own set-up, along with your art supplies. All of our sessions are 3
hours long with poses ranging from one minute gestures progressing to 15, 30, and 45 minuters, so plenty of time to... | Austin Full Monty Painting & Drawing Sessions | 01/23/11-
Ongoing | Austin |
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