Austin Area Commission For The Arts Inc

Paramount theatre - maintain the historic 1929 paramount theatre. Present high quality live music and other performing arts to the public at reasonable prices. Offer low cost rental venue to the area's arts community. 2024 events: 4 dance performance, 3 tours, 11 private movies, 10 live music shows, 20 public movies, 1 children's play = 49 total. Served 1,665 children / 4,419 adults = 6,064 total plus 357 artists.

Artworks festival - celebrate visual, performing and literary artists with a free two-day event in the heart of downtown austin. Event contributes to community quality of life and generates economic impact for local lodging, restaurants and retail. 6,600 visitors enjoyed 63 juried fine art exhibitors, 8 emerging art exhibitors, 12 hands-on art experiences, 11 music acts, 12 authors, 6 performing arts offerings. The event was supported by 69 individual donors, 33 business donors and 200+ volunteer shifts filled.