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Support Austin Art Culture

Artists are the backbone to the culture of Austin. Not only are we the live music capital, we are known for our visual arts adn teh businesses that hold space for art.

When you hear “Austin” what images pop up for you? We are a visual city. Artists and businesses that suport artists keep those iconic images as the heart of Austin.f

Austin Art Center’s Mission

Support artists through raising money that goes directly to them. Make creative practices more affordable through rent reduction, gallery sponsorship, and cash scholarships.

Giving FAQs

  • Not yet. The Austin Art Center is working on becoming a 501c3 non profit. Once we have met all state and federal requirements and receive approval donations will be tax deductible.

  • Donations are given out to artists as cash scholarships, unless they are given to a specially identifies project. Artists have full control over how they use their scholarships, but most apply it to:

    • Covering rent costs for their studios

    • Covering the cost of gallery shows

    • Covering costs for classes, materials, adn supplies

    Specially identified projects: These projects will be specified and must be donated directly to. They are not part of general donations and do not use funds other than those directly donated for their purpose. Projects include: permanent art installations/sculptures/murals in the community.

    15% of donations are used for administrative costs.

  • Austin Art Center has a giving board made up of Person 1, Person 2, and Person 3. They meet each month to review submissions and project progress.

  • Yes! Fill out an application for a scholarship.