Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment

06/13/2026

📣 Austin Transportation & Public Works and 🎨 Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) are proud to present the second public event of our Artist in Residence (AIR) program:

✨ MEMORIAS PROJECT 2026: An immersive art experience based on Austin’s Mexican American communities created by Artist in Residence Claudia E. Zapata — curator, scholar, and interdisciplinary artist.

🎉 Experience an environment inspired by collective memory, cultural archives, East Austin, and immersive contemporary art. 🎶 Performances by Joey Choi, .party

🆓 Free & open to the public
📍 dadaLAB, 2008 Alexander Ave, Austin TX
📅 June 20, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📅 June 21, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
🔗 https://www.claudiaelisazapata.com/memoriasproject

🎨 The Artist in Residence program is part of the Our Future 35 initiative, which integrates art, community voice, and inclusive planning into how Austin shapes its neighborhoods and public spaces. This project is supported in part by Artist in Residence Program of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment and Austin Transportation and Public Works.

06/09/2026

🚨 Final week to apply!

This is your last week to apply for exhibitions at Austin City Hall and AUS Airport. Don’t miss the chance to share your work with audiences across Austin and beyond.

Thinking about applying? Don’t wait! ACME staff are available through this Friday, June 12 (5PM) to help guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Contact us, we are here to support you every step of the way.

📅 Deadline: June 14, 2026 | 11:59 PM
🔗Apply today! ➡ https://bit.ly/4ddoWjT

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment manages the City’s cultural arts programs and provides leadership for Austin's creative economy.

06/08/2026

🌻 Calling all community organizers! Apply today for a $3K Food and Climate Equity Grant!

💁🏽‍♀️ Last year, 25 organizations were given funding to expand fresh produce distribution in schools, provide affordable health care, offer educational programming, and more.

💻 Apply by July 16. Learn more: AustinTexas.gov/FACE

🌻 ¡Atención a todos los organizadores de la comunidad! ¡Solicite hoy una Subvención para la Equidad Alimentaria y Climática de $3K!

💁🏽‍♀️ El año pasado, 25 organizaciones recibieron fondos para ampliar la distribución de productos frescos en las escuelas, proporcionar atención médica asequible, ofrecer programas educativos y más.

💻 Aplique antes del 16 de julio. Más información: AustinTexas.gov/FACE

06/05/2026

Art connects our community and bridges the gap between Austin and the world.

These exhibitions create opportunities for residents and visitors to experience Austin’s creativity in public spaces. At the airport, this will be the first stop for visitors to understand what Austin is all about.

Be part of shaping that experience by having your work featured at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

📅 Apply by June 14, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4ddoWjT

06/04/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment! 🎉

Everyone deserves to feel welcome, safe, and respected in the spaces we share. 💜 This month we're celebrating the diversity that makes our community stronger — and more vibrant than ever. ✨

We're glad you're here, and proud of all the creatives who make Austin a beautiful place to live. 🎨🎶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️



Photo Collage Credits, in columns:
1: Thinkery, 📷 Michael Gail Photography. Women in Jazz, 📷 Kim Yarbrough. J. Muzacz artwork “Like Water.”
2: River City Pops, 📷 Katherine Gross. Mexic-Arte Museum. Yoso Collective, 📷 Khan-Vy.
3: Eric Eley artwork “Split Diopter” 📷Jeremy Green. The Vortex. Chaddick Dance Theatre.
4: Joe Krisfoletti mural “Tau Ceti” 📷Philip Rogers. Ion Art artwork “Neon Bench.” Agustina Rodriguez artwork “Everywhen”📷 Chase Daniel.

06/02/2026

Your art. A global audience.

Austin’s airport exhibition invites artists to respond to this year’s theme: Vestiges of the Future.

Seen by thousands of travelers every day, this is a unique opportunity to share your work on an international stage.

📅 Apply by May 31
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ddoWjT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

05/27/2026

✈️ Share your work with Austin and the world.

The City of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Changing Exhibits Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)!

This opportunity allows Austin-based visual artists to have their work displayed at the airport, which has over 22 million passengers pass through annually.

ACME staff are available through Friday, June 12th (5PM) to help guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Contact us, we are here to support you every step of the way.

📅 Deadline: June 14, 2026 | 11:59 PM
🔗 Apply today! https://bit.ly/4ddoWjT

05/27/2026

🚨Deadline Extended! 🚨

Applications are open for the 2026–28 People’s Gallery at City Hall and the 2026 Changing Exhibits Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

This is your opportunity to showcase your work in two of Austin’s most visible public spaces.

✨ Why apply?
✔ Free to apply
✔ High-visibility exhibitions
✔ Reach hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors annually

Who can apply?
• Austin-area visual artists (18+)
• Austin-based galleries & visual arts organizations
• Eligible counties include Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet & Caldwell

📅 Deadline: June 14, 2026 | 11:59 PM
🔗 Apply + Guidelines: https://bit.ly/4ddoWjT

05/22/2026

Like many across Austin, we are saddened by the loss of Malin at Pease Park.

This artwork brought joy, curiosity, and connection to countless children, families, residents, and visitors. For many, Malin became more than an art installation — it became part of Austin’s shared memories and cultural landscape.

We are grateful to everyone who helped bring this experience to the community and to those who cared for it over the years. Today, we join the community in reflecting on this loss and celebrating the joy Malin brought to so many.

-ACME Director Angela Means.

Photo credit: "Malin’s Fountain" by Thomas Dambo, courtesy of Pease Park Conservancy.

05/13/2026

The Creative Reset: Phase 2 ✨

ACME is continuing its Creative Reset with a new round of virtual community focus groups, and we want to hear from YOU! 🎤💬

Join ACME leadership and community members as we talk about the future of our cultural facilities, museums, and entertainment complex. Your voice will help shape how these spaces grow, evolve, and better serve our community. 🌱🏛️

Virtual Focus Group Dates (via Zoom):
• Tue, May 19 | 12–1 PM
https://zoom.us/j/98797374446
• Wed, May 20 | 12–1 PM
https://zoom.us/j/99201223652
• Wed, May 20 | 6–7 PM
https://zoom.us/j/93156310967

We’ll be discussing:
• 🕒 Hours of operation
• 🎭 Programming & services
• 📝 Rental fees & processes
• 🤝 Partnerships & collaborations
• 🎉 Events & activations
• 🔧 Opportunities for improvement

Why it matters:
Your feedback will directly influence how ACME enhances access, improves operations, and strengthens cultural experiences across all our facilities. 🌟

Choose the session that works best for you — each meeting covers the same topics.
We hope to see you there! 🙌