The Parks and Recreation Department of Austin offers an wide scope of citywide arts services and programs through its Museums, Theaters, Julia C. Butridge Gallery and Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and the Dougherty Arts Center. In addtion, programs are offered that enable artists and arts groups toprovide cultural arts presentations contributing to the city's diverse artistic environment.

Dougherty Arts Center houses the:

• 1,800 square foot Julia C. Butridge Gallery

• a 150 seat Theater and

• the Dougherty Arts School offering specialized arts education programs.

Join us for a fascinating encounter with native animals, plants and the geology of Central Texas. Come explore this unique environment with hands-on exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas wildlife! Located on the 80 acre Zilker Preserve, the Austin Nature and Science Center is a great place to explore Austin.

A variety of dance and art classes are offerd at the 17 Recreation Centers and 3 Senior Activity Centers.

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, the first African American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas.

Elisabet Ney Museum, the former studio of the 19th century portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907.)

O. Henry Museum, William Sidney Porter's home serving as a museum furnished with artifacts and memorabilia from the author's life in Austin

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater offering a broad range of performances including dramas, musicals, dance, instrumental and vocal music groups

23rd Street Renaissance Market provides an area for crafts people to sell their work.

The Umlauf Sculpture Garden, located at 605 Robert E. Lee Rd., displays 130 of Charles Umlauf's sculptures