ADULT PROGRAMS

AMOA 's adult public programs offer visitors an opportunity to enter a dialogue regarding the ways in which the works on view relate to their lives and to the Austin community.  Lectures, informal gallery talks, film screenings, performances and off-site collaborations, as well as reading/listening stations and guided tours make up the educational programs for adults. 

Designed to spotlight creativity in Austin, Austin Responds programs provides bridges to other disciplines and ways of thinking and communicating about art experiences.

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.