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AUSTIN RESPONDS Conversation with CHRIS JORDAN Thursday, June 3 | 7pm | George Washington Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theatre, 1165 Angelina Street Exhibition artist Chris Jordan talks about the inspiration for and impact of his epic photographs about sustainability. Limited seating. Tickets & RSVP at www.amoa.org/chrisjordanlecture
Feed Your Garden, Feed Yourself Saturday, June 19 | 2pm | AMOA–Downtown Now is the time to think about your fall garden. Gardening and permaculture teacher Dick Pierce shows how to turn home waste into compost to nourish fresh veggies. Co-presented by Edible Austin magazine
Newspaper Blackout Poetry Thursday, July 8 | 6:30pm | AMOA–Downtown Some people recycle newspapers, but local writer Austin Kleon transforms them into poetry. Get inspired by his newspaper blackout poetry, grab a marker, and make your own. Learn about his new book at www.austinkleon.com
Conversation with SUNYONG CHUNG Thursday, July 15 | 7pm | AMOA–Downtown New Works artist Sunyong Chung shares the inspirations and processes for making her sculptures.
Keep Austin Beautiful Fashion Show Sunday, August 15 | 2pm | AMOA–Downtown Local designers transform recycled materials into wearable works of art. Official Austin Fashion Week event; co-sponsored by Keep Austin Beautiful. Tickets at www.amoa.org/fashionshow
TOURS Curator Tour Saturday, May 22 4 pm Join Executive Director Dana Friis-Hansen for a gallery tour of the current exhibition
Docent-led Tours Every Saturday starting June 5, 2 pm Tour the highlights of the current exhibitions with a docent.
All programs are free with museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. For more information and schedule of events, check the calendar.
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