WED, APR 17: 6:30–8PM @ ARTUS CO

$5,000 Nexus Grant Social Hour

FREE RSVP: It’s back! Hang out with fellow creators and learn what you need to know to apply for a $5,000 Nexus grant through the City of Austin. Everyone is welcome—it’s the perfect way to make connections and get to know the creative community in Austin, whether you’re a visual artist, musician, performer, writer, or an art appreciator! Drinks are on us.

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SAT, APR 20: 12–2:30PM STARTING @ ART HQ
SAT, APR 20: 3–5:30PM STARTING @ THE CARVER LIBRARY

Seize the Clay ART Bus Tour

GET TIX: We’ve partnered up with The Greater Austin Clay Artists to explore studios & shops in this one-of-a-kind tour! Hop on the ART Bus with us to explore in style! Sip drinks on the bus, listen to good tunes and ceramix it up with some new friends!

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SAT, Apr 20: 6–10PM @ ART HQ

Late Nights in The Shed

FREE RSVP: You’re invited to the debut art exhibition brought to you by three friends that make up Blue Shed Studios. Enjoy music, dancing, and complimentary drinks as you view multi-faceted pieces of art that delve into diverse visual elements. Each piece represents a blend of the trio’s distinct creative backgrounds and expertise–photography, graphic design, and fine art, transforming two dimensional-photos into three-dimensional contemporary art.

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GRAND OPENING: SAT, APR 27: 6–10PM @ ART HQ
VISIT: APR 28–MAY 19 @ ART HQ

2nd Annual Touch the Art Experience

GET TIX: We are proud to present our 2nd annual interactive Touch the Art experience—where touching the art is allowed and encouraged! Visit our fully transformed ART HQ to interact with installations and touchable pieces from 40+ artists, plus collaborators from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Attendees will be fully immersed in an experience that evokes all of the senses!

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SAT, MAY 4: 12PM–2PM @ LATINITAS
SABADO, 4 DE MAYO: 2:30–4PM @ LATINITAS

In the Know: Application Walkthrough with Natalie Earhart & Lys Santamaria

FREE RSVP: ENGLISH SESSION OR SPANISH SESSION
Go through the $5,000 Nexus grant application step by step to get started on your application. Ask questions to city staff! Bring your computer or ask for one to be provided.

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SAT, MAY 11: 1–4PM @ 2324 STUDIOS

Let’s Apply Together

FREE RSVP: Fill out your $5,000 Nexus grant applications in a group setting with other artists. Drop in to work on your app and receive 1:1 help from staff.

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TUES, MAY 14: 1–4PM @ ART HQ

Let’s Apply Together

FREE RSVP: It’s deadline day for the $5,000 Nexus grant! Fill out your applications in a group setting with other artists. Drop in to work on your app and receive 1:1 help from staff.