The DAC Theater is an attractive, comfortable 150-seat proscenium theater (3,700 sq. ft.) complete with lighting and sound systems, box office and concession areas, dressing rooms with shower, gallery entrance and outdoor marquee.

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery, named after a former gallery director whose heart belonged to the arts, proudly offers quality exhibition space for local artists, artisans and arts organizations.

The Dougherty Arts School offers classes in many different medias for ages three to senior adults.

History
The Dougherty Arts Center stands on the same site once occupied by the Naval and Marine Reserve Center in 1947. In 1978 the space was dedicated to the City of Austin and named for the late Mary Ireland Graves Dougherty. Today the "DAC" offers a variety of visual and performing arts programs.

Friends of the Dougherty Arts Center (FODAC)
FODAC was first formed in 1982 and organized again in 1988 and 2004. It is a community volunteer advisory board that supports the DAC's mission to provide accessible, quality arts education programs and services to all residents and visitors to Austin.

Hours
Monday - Thursday    10 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday                       10 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday                   10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday - Closed

Address
Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX, 78704