Dougherty Arts Center

Review №1

Rating: 5

What a cool little place. They offer parking passes too which is refreshing since parking can be so expensive everywhere in Austin.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

I recently took an adult beginners acrylic painting class. I enjoyed the class but a few things to keep in mind - parking absolutely sucks. My class didnt start until 6 pm and I usually arrived about 40 mins early but there just isnt enough parking. I parked on the side at a meter and just waited until the free time kicked in (or if it was too hot and I didnt to wait in my car I would just risk it). Also, even though it was specifically a BEGINNERS painting class everyone in the class had either been to multiple classes before and knew most of the people there or were already pretty knowledgeable on their own. Some of the people in the class were even getting paid to do commissions as a side gig. Thats not a beginner, for Fs sake. So that part sucked a bit, as I was the only true beginner in the class. Ill be honest, that did make it a little bit more difficult since concepts werent explained as thoroughly as they would have been with real beginners. Idk how you would filter that kind of thing but people... Please dont sign up for the beginner course if youre not really a beginner. A lot of times I would go home and watch YouTube vid afterwards to really understand what was going on because again, IM A BEGINNER.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

A true gem. This venue offers a very pleasant place for events. Close to great options for dining and leisurely strolls. Saw Acute Inflections here. A unique blend of jazz and Caribbean flavored music. The duet is from Brooklyn/Queens NY and play off of each other in a beautiful way.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Another one star review for the adult classes. I had a really bad experience here and when I started talking to others about it I found out I wasn t the only one. The ceramics program is poorly run, the rules aren t clear, the teachers are pretty hands off, and the staff is catty. Once I was told I had a behavior infraction on my record and not only was I not allowed to return but all of my work was taken by one of the higher ups and I was told it wouldn t be returned until I talked to them about what I did which I never found out what that was. I have talked to two other adults who have had this happen (one in tears) and one teacher who quit. I dropped my second class and wasn t even refunded all of my money. Don t waste your time with these creepy people, there are other places to take ceramics.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Blessed to live in a city where we have this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

150 seat theater with basic sound and light. Friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

The Amazing Acro-Cats put on a wonderful show!

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great place to do pottery!

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great venue to see and hear Alante Flamenco!

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

As a visitor to Austin, this was a fun little gallery that clearly punched above its budget. Excellent display area with nicely curated shows. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Easy parking, washroom and fully accessible.

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Nice

Date: 2 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great knowledge, friendly staff! Fantastic local art!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Nice art school & gallery

Date: 4 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

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Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

It was something special to see my art hung in gallery. I dont even care if it gets bought it was a feeling Ill never forget.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The only thing I would change is open darkroom hours evenings and weekends.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

My husband and I attended a workshop there. Very informative and helpful. Will attend more in the future.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Its an art school that values their students. I was there for an art exhibit event and everyone loved the exhibit and also traveled through the school admiring the student art. I recomend for all ages.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Pottery, acting class, artist with art school for drawing old building great people

Date: 4 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

A great community resource for the arts! I really appreciate the free workshops they offer for artists on the business side of being a professional artist. I often check out the Dougherty Arts Center on Facebook for the latest news and upcoming events, theyre always up to date and I like the frequency and variety of offerings. The location is convenient, just be careful driving or biking down Barton Springs road. People can drive pretty fast down there. Its right next to Butler park which is lovely to check out as well if you have time.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Nice

Date: 4 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

My art teachers are the best

Date: 4 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

This is an Austin institution.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Programs for the little artists in the family. From Drawing to Digital Arts to Ceramics this definitely worth it. Mom Approved

Date: 4 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Cute. Buildings a little dated. some very good works of art.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

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Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

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Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

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Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Lots of fun events happening all of the time! Its a lite tucked away but there is more parking in the back. This is an especially great outing for families with smaller kids who get overwhelmed in large spaces.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Very stylish

Date: 5 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Learned a lot here

Date: 5 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Wonderfully park !

Date: 5 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Good week day shade trees for ride-sharing sit and wait for the trip:)

Date: 5 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

This is a great place for kids to learn art

Date: 5 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Neat place. Looks like great place for yoing kids to learn.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

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Review №75

Rating: 5

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Review №76

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

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Review №80

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

One of my favorite stops

Date: 5 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Wonderful place

Date: 5 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The staff and class offerings here are amazing. Parking passes available for students and countless different opportunities. I feel blessed to have this arts center in our community and so close by. Unfortunately, I ve only taken one course to date but hope to do more with more availability.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

I went to an open mike. There was a poet accompanied by a guitar. A man with 40 different harmonicas playing harmonica in a way Id never seen. There was a lady who sang a Hebrew song first in Hebrew and then translated to English and then she showed her book about her life as a sweet pea. A guitarist played some original songs. A 3 person band were a lot of fun. And then a cospiracy theorist with tales of the government destroying her life and causing the suicides of both of her brothers and giving her a case of temporary induced venereal disease........ All in all a very eclectic evening had by all.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

Ok

Date: 5 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

So glad my kid gets to go to school here

Date: 5 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Wonderful art exhibit for Austin Community College. This is my wifes piece titled Illuminated Rapture

Date: 5 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Wonderful after school program and the staff is great. My daughter loves it here. I highly recommend it.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

A nice little center for plays and shows

Date: 5 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Excellent gallery and showcases some of the more exciting pieces of contemporary art by local artists.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

A huge a so pretty place

Date: 5 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

I had a great experience there last night. Everything from the parking to the show itself was amazing! I am looking forward to visiting here again.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Great place for family visits.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Excellent gallery with interesting art that rotates often. The people are friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Awesome events, classes and talks for artists and aspiring artists. A fun place with sense of community. Wonderful! Thank you all for what you do. Jefferson, who coordinates the events does a great job and I look forward to going back for the resources offered here.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Small venue but convenient. Parking may be limited.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

How do I even talk about the place where our family and so many other families can celebrate art. Sometimes it s our kids art. Sometimes it s other fascinating shows . I particularly enjoyed the tall colorful crazy art structure that was out in front a few years ago. I want it or something like it back. It s a place where artists and enjoyment of art are made. Sometimes I stop when driving by and not in a hurry, to smell what s cooking.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

The displays are always engaging and its intimate so you really feel youre getting to know the artists... Plus they do wonderful community arts education, offering programs for just about everyone. They offer an artists space for learning and deepening your artistic passions. Definitely swing through any time youre in the Barton Springs area, youll be glad you did! Way to go City of Austin, for having such a great resource!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Austin is fortunate to have such a great setting for a wide range of arts activities. Stop in if youre ever passing by. The art exhibit in the lobby is always interesting.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Artists haven....

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 1

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Its a quaint art gallery with studios for artists.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 1

Date: 6 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great space for art classes, art, camps for children, and theatre. Save the DAC!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Nice place but minimal on site parking.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Nice clean place

Date: 6 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Best of Austin Parks and Recreation Department!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Saw Carmen and it was a wonderful event.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great exhibits.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

Love the art and how they show talent from all over austin and the different age ranges from various schools..

Date: 6 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Great art community center

Date: 6 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Attended the Refigured: Radical Realism opening at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery. We got there early enough to avoid the crowd. Beautiful space. Free to public.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

The Dougherty is our jewel for solid shows, wonderful classes, and inspiring performances. It is a solid embodiment of the arts culture that enlivens our town. Go every chance you get!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Very talented and knowledgeable teachers. They offer a variety of classes from ceramics, drawing, painting, to digital arts. Classes are affordable and Austin resident pricing is much appreciated!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Fantastic regularly rotating art exhibits featuring local artists.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 3

Date: 6 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Always something new going on

Date: 6 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

One of the best things about Austin! Awesome venue!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Good venue for art.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Lovely programming

Date: 6 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Essential venue for the artistic community of austin, hosting great performances and helping to support and sustain the artists they host. Frequently offers free rehearsal space for a variety of local theatre companies and the like, especially those that work with children. A great education force and resource as well. Never a bad night to go to the DAC, even if its just to look at the pieces on display before you stop by that weird sketchy McDonalds on Barton Springs Rd. (I recommend the adjacent What-A-Burger instead) Would and very much will be coming here again, as well as having been many times in the past. Austin wouldnt be the same without it.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 3

This review is for the summer camp program. The teachers and classes themselves are great but the registration process is terrible and the administrators have an air of self-important bureaucrats. My older son has attended every summer for a few years but after dealing with said administration regarding an issue that came up this year, we are unlikely to return. While disappointing, the outcome of the issue is not what bothered me so much as the attitude.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

The aging and unkept facilities I could deal with but at least create good classes with good teachers. I took a beginner painting class which was as different from the description as I could imagine. It was basically 3 hours of painting on your own with no instruction. Nor did the teacher seem capable or have the desire to put in effort towards actually teaching skills.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Huge school, beautiful outside

Date: 7 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Local arts center with large performing art space and art gallery open to the public!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

There are some RAD kids camps here, and also some crazy sculptures out front

Date: 7 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Ive performed here, am directing The Vagina Monologues 2017 here to raise money for Safe Place during V-Day and have always had a fantastic experience!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Great venue. Intimate but big enough for the event we went to watch. Acoustics were good and seating comfortable.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

This is an awesome place must take for your kids a lot of the artwork is created by children and they have a lots of educational programs and classes for them

Date: 7 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

The DAC was once a neat venue that unfortunately is hurting the arts due to numerous restrictions added to the use of the theater. The restrictions effect groups that have previously used the theater as a performance venue. This will ultimately result in less quality performances for the community.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

I am the Public Events Leader for the Dougherty Arts Center so can honestly say its a great place to visit!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

My daughter goes there for the ceramic class

Date: 7 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Awesome classes, frequently rotated exhibitions, great staff.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Our almost first-grader attended the creativity club after school program for about half the school year and just finished two summer arts adventure camp sessions. Its been an awesome experience - excellent programming, instructors, and facilities. I love that DAC is part of our community and our son feels at home there, which enables him to explore and learn both creatively and socially. The staff are all amazing, and its one of the more affordable after school/summer camp options. Well definitely be back next year!

Date: 8 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Good venue for community programs and events in Austin.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

Date: 8 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

If you decide to enroll for a (adult) class, make sure you get a confirmation and that your credit card is charged. Do not go in person to register it might be a waste of your time Youve been warned....

Date: 8 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Offers tons of classes for kids and adults.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 3

Date: 8 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Date: 8 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Informal setting and I always have a good time. Seating is a bit uncomfortable but the ticket prices are low and there is a lot of aspiring talent packed in there.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

A small venue for eclectic entertainment.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Beautiful venue.

Date: 9 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Such a treasure! My friends grew up practicing for the Zilker Musical here. The creative club after school program is wonderful! I always see the kids in the park and they get their art displayed in the gallery at the end of the year. The cover many different disciplines, including digital animation and are very reasonable for after school care. Love this place!

Date: 10 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

My daughter had a dance recital here and the stage and seating area is a good size but the day we went the A/C was out so it wasnt very comfortable. The parking lot is usually full as some use it to visit the park nearby or other venues. The only other option is to pay for parking at the Palmer Events Center

Date: 11 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

This is a great place to send your kids over the summer or for after school care during the year! The curriculum is ALL ART! Nothing could be better for your kids in a place where funding for the arts is disappearing.

Date: 11 years ago