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Poster for UT Visual Arts Center’s Pecha Kucha 40 event. A black-and-white longhorn stands in front of large orange block numbers “40,” with the words “pecha” and “kucha” entwined in its horns. The longhorn wears a noseband labeled “DEVO.” Featured names are listed on both sides of the poster, and the design is credited to Pentagram with a photo by Randall Ford.
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Scheduled
Visual Arts Center, 2301 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

Enjoy an evening of rapid-fire storytelling as ten creatives share six-minute talks paired with 20 timed slides. Featured presenters include AET faculty member Karen Maness and Design alumna Lauren Dickens, alongside artists, designers, and performers at the Visual Arts Center. Doors open at 7:00pm.

A woman stands in front of an exhibition titled "Garments as Healing Spaces," gesturing as she speaks. Behind her, white sensory garments for emotional regulation are displayed on a wall alongside descriptive text panels and photos illustrating their use.
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Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

Digital flyer for Hundred Points: Studio Talks at the Visual Arts Center. The background features abstract peach-colored shapes over a lime green canvas. Text reads: “Thu Oct 30 — HUNDRED POINTS — Austin, São Paulo, Cairo, Helsinki — VISUAL ARTS CENTER STUDIO TALKS.” Featuring: Werklig (Helsinki), 40 Mustaqel (Cairo), Alles Blau (São Paulo), Ahmad Hammoud (Cairo / Berlin). Info: Free. Open to all. Visual Arts Center. Thursday Oct 30th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Logos and Instagram handles: @visualartscenter, @hundr
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Scheduled
ART Building, Room 1.102

Held in conjunction with the exhibition Hundred Points: Graphic Design from Austin, São Paulo, Cairo, and Helsinki, Studio Talks brings together four international design studios for a series of conversations and presentations on the current landscape and future of global graphic design.

Collage of vintage concert posters from the Armadillo World Headquarters era in Austin, Texas. The posters feature hand-drawn illustrations and stylized typography advertising performances by musicians such as Freddie King, Dr. John, Devo, Ravi Shankar, Little Feat, the Flying Burrito Bros, the Pointer Sisters, and more. Designs vary in color and style, showcasing a psychedelic and Western aesthetic.
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Scheduled

Presentation from Armadillo World Headquarters Brand Squad: The Armadillo World Headquarters wasn't just a stage; it was the epicenter of a cultural revolution in Austin, visually defined by its legendary "Art Squad." Their iconic posters and surreal artwork captured a unique moment in time. But what if that squad existed today?

Graphic reads “Industry Relations Presents All-SDCT Portfolio Workshop” with a bold orange underline. Smaller text underneath reads “Open to all undergraduate and graduate SDCT students.” The logo for The University of Texas at Austin School of Design and Creative Technologies appears in the bottom right corner.
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Scheduled
Doty Fine Arts (DFA) Building, room 4.106

This workshop is designed to cover the basics of creating a portfolio, whether you are in design or AET. Learn the different kinds of platforms available to use, what content creates a strong portfolio, how to best update and revise your portfolio, and more! Presented by Industry Relations.

Graphic promoting an event titled "Dropcaps," presented by Jessie Contour and Kelcey Gray. The orange background features pixelated drop cap designs, medieval-style illustrated figures pointing toward the event title, and the tagline: “A talk about creative collaboration, witty wordsmithery, and algebraic alchemy.” A red callout box reads, “Did we mention there’s a contest with prizes?”
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Scheduled
The Foundry, 510 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712 (Located in the Fine Arts Library)

Join AET’s Jessie Contour and Design’s Kelcey Gray in The Foundry as they share insights from creating their new mobile game, Dropcaps. Expect conversation on prototyping, branding, quirky design challenges, and the creative process behind bringing a game to life.

A woman in a blue striped dress speaks with a man in front of an exhibition display titled "Garments as Healing Spaces." The exhibit features white sensory garments designed for emotional regulation and panels explaining the concept of clothing as personal architecture for mental and emotional care.
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Scheduled
Virtual (Zoom)

Learn more about how the Master of Fine Arts program can help you take your design career to the next level in an info session with department staff and faculty.

Promotional graphic for an event titled “An Evening with Hollywood Producer Debra Martin Chase,” hosted by The Buckman Center and the School of Design and Creative Technologies. Text highlights her work on The Princess Diaries, Cinderella, and The Equalizer, with the tagline “Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies.” The image features Debra Martin Chase smiling in a tan leather blazer. Event details note: Monday, Sept. 29th · Doors 6:30 PM · Start Time 7 PM · WCP 1.402.
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Scheduled
William C. Powers Student Activity Center, Room 1.402

An evening exploring how Debra Martin Chase has navigated — and transformed — the worlds of Hollywood and Broadway. As the producer behind beloved and culturally iconic films including The Princess Diaries, Cinderella, and The Equalizer franchise, as well as Pulitzer Prize–winning theatre, Chase has built a career that merges commercial success with social impact.

Artist arranging large landscape paintings in a studio gallery space, surrounded by vivid skies and cloudscapes displayed on easels and walls.
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Scheduled
Verdant Gallery, 703 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701

Experience the opening of Attunement, featuring work by Arts and Entertainment Technologies faculty member Karen Maness at Verdant Gallery. The reception invites guests to view the exhibition, connect with the artist, and celebrate the launch of this showcase.

Interior view of Verdant Gallery showing landscape and cloudscape paintings by AET faculty member Karen Maness. The room features cream-colored walls, wood floors, and exposed ceiling beams with track lighting.
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Scheduled
Visual Arts Center, 2301 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Free

Celebrate the opening of Hundred Points, an exhibition that explores global design through 46 projects by 16 local and international studios.