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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 […]
Groundwork Music Project brings family friendly music/bubbles and fun to this outdoor South Austin venue. Great enrichment as well as entertainment, with lots of audience participation as well as opportunities for Groundwork Students to participate on stage, playing ukulele and other instruments.
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 […]
THIS HEART with Daniel Fears & Jiji Saturday, March 23rd at 4:30pm CT Saturday, March 23rd at 8pm CT Sunday, March 24th at 4:30pm CT Two of the most innovative and boundary-breaking artists we know, Jiji (classical and electric guitar) and Daniel Fears (singer, multi-instrumentalist) connect for a performance that captures and contemplates the spiritual […]
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 […]
Saxophonist Gil Del Bosque hosts the AJW Youth Jam, offering the opportunity for middle and high school-age jazz students to sit in with some of Austin's finest jazz musicians! Preregistration not required. It's free and fun, so bring friends and family and come on down! This project has been financed in whole or in part […]
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 […]
