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

Transformation: Juvenile Justice

Thursday, February 26th at 9:30am CT
The Rosette

An update on ACG’s juvenile justice education, and how guitars and steady mentorship are opening space for personal growth and belonging. Join us for stories, student-created music, and next steps for this transformational program.

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Matt Hinsley & Robert Faires

Thursday, March 26th at 5:30pm CT
The Rosette

To celebrate Executive Director Matt Hinsley’s 30 years at ACG, journalist and longtime friend Robert Faires joins him onstage for a deep dive into the moments, mentors, and sparks that shaped ACG—and the community it serves. Expect stories, intimate perspectives, and musical moments from across three decades.

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Grisha

Thursday, April 9th at 9:30am CT
The Rosette

For our final ACGtalks event of the season, Travis Marcum and Joe Williams sit down with flamenco virtuoso Grisha on the eve of his concert with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. An intimate conversation on his life, his craft, and his experiences as ACG’s 2025-26 Artist in Residence.

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Travis Marcum

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Dieter Hennings Yeomans

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Season Preview

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