Elevate Grant

Highlights and agenda: Varta will feature South-Asian artists, writers and storytellers in the library in the heart of South-West Austin. Oral storytelling from South-Asia: The festival will launch an exhibit of oral storytelling techniques from South-Asia. The moving exhibit will be displayed in the library and will be accompanied by the launch of an audio […]

Are you a BIPOC woman seeking a new self-care practice that feels natural, even effortless? Want to use an art form as a means of reflecting on your own inner thoughts and deepest emotions? Please join us for a moment of pause and creativity. Join us for "Contemplative Photography as Self-Care", a 90-minute art therapy […]

For thousands of years, maiz has been a foundation of life, creation stories, ceremony as well the base of the diet and nutrition consumed by inhabitants of diverse lands throughout present-day occupied americas. Mesoamerica, (present-day) Mexico, and the subsequent cultures that have transformed, survived, and persisted would exist and can’t be understood without maiz. Corn […]

Celebrate the richness of Black History Month with RichesArt Gallery's exhibition, "American History: Elevate." This is the 3rd adaptation of the American History Exhibit. Immerse yourself in the transformative narratives of six exceptional artists as they redefine history through their powerful and thought-provoking creations. This year's adaptation, aptly titled "Elevate," goes beyond the canvas to […]

MANDINGA: Roda de Luz + Exhibit Join us for an unforgettable experience at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility in Austin, TX. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of MANDINGA, where tradition meets artistry. Experience the joy of Roda de Luz as it showcases the rich cultural heritage of Capoeira Angola in the African Diaspora​. Discover artistic displays that bring to […]

Come be inspired, empowHERed, and celebrate our collective bravery! In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to a special event dedicated to celebrating the resilience, creativity, and leadership of women from all walks of life. Together, let's honor the legacy and continue to move forward to advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment. […]

Three people—a political cartoonist, a mother turned boxing coach, and an optician—navigate their lives with resourcefulness and determination in the face of a degenerative illness, Parkinson’s disease. This community screening is free and open to the public. This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program […]