ACGtalks are deep dives into art and service through insightful conversations with artists, community leaders, members of our team – and you! With morning gatherings featuring free coffee and breakfast tacos, and happy hour events with complimentary drinks and snacks, ACGtalks is your invitation for inspiring stories and big ideas!
Community-centered Art Making, Community Service & Nonprofit Management, Education & Healing Service
An Extraordinary Texas Guitar Story
Thursday, August 20th at 9:30am CT
The Rosette
Join us for a very special ACGtalks when Matt Hinsley will interview Nelson Mock to explore an extraordinary tale of guitar and boundless determination spanning the great State of Texas and three generations. This story travels from Mexico City, to Edinburg, Alpine, and Austin, Texas, and all across Europe.
Season Preview with Joe Williams
Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30pm CT
The Rosette
ACG’s upcoming season, Friendship, is packed with surprises and beauty. Join Artistic Director Joe Williams for a preview that features artists from a dozen countries, silent films, new commissions, and adventurous collaborations.
Jorge Caballero & Matthew Lyons
Thursday, October 1st at 5:30pm CT
The Rosette
The legendary guitarist Jorge Caballero is returning for his 10th collaboration with ACG! To celebrate this long friendship and special occasion, we commissioned composer & long time ACG collaborator Matthew Lyons to create a monumental new piece for this one of a kind artist.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed with Celil Refik Kaya
Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30pm CT
The Rosette
Join us for the story behind The Adventures of Prince Achmed! Written, directed and animated by Lotte Reiniger in 1926 Germany, the oldest surviving animated feature film is filled with surprises.
ACG Music & Healing
Thursday, November 19th at 9:30am CT
The Rosette
Join ACG Director of Education and Music & Healing Travis Marcum, and meet our new Program Director and Music & Healing Artist Camille Schiess, to hear the latest stories and songs from one of our most deeply impactful programs.
A Conversation with Carl Caricari
Thursday, December 8th at 9:30am CT
The Rosette
Join us when ACG Executive Director Matt Hinsley interviews Carl Caricari, who has just departed the ACG board after an astonishing eighteen years of service. Carl joined our board in 2008 and helped lead ACG through many twists and turns, much beauty, and tremendous growth in as the founding member of our Education Committee, chair of various committees, Board President, and more.
