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Arts + Culture

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Inspiring Creativity
on the Butler Trail

In 2022, The Trail Conservancy introduced an Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail that would contribute to the space and elevate the user experience without overwhelming, distracting, or complicating the environment.

The Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail is a transformative initiative to enrich our community. Programming empowers local artists, amplifies diverse voices, and creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect our city’s rich heritage. 

Developing the Program
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Current & Upcoming

TEMPO on the Trail 2025-26
The year’s exhibition features nine local artists working across mural, sculpture, and new media. Spanning sites along the 10-mile Trail, their installations transform the corridor into a dynamic, open-air gallery.
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WaterWork 2026
Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating artworks from twenty-two talented Central Texas artists.

The immersive show returns on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Music on the Trail Series
Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free 6-week live music series at the Rainey Street Trailhead. Join us every Fall and Spring for a weekly show featuring a new local artist.

Live music returns September, 2026!
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Permanent Art on the Trail
With three decades worth of public art on display, explore the collection of permanent art on the Butler Trail and find something that inspires you.
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Past Installations

WaterWork 2025

WaterWork is a large-scale immersive art experience celebrating the dynamic between the urban environment, the natural landscape, and the many talents of Austin’s creative community.
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The Really Small Museum: POINT B

Curated and coordinated by artist Juliet Whitsett, in partnership with The Trail Conservancy, the RSM: POINT B highlights a range of perspectives, inspiring dialogue and action for a more sustainable future.
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TEMPO on the Trail 2024-25

TEMPO on the Trail combines art and nature, creating an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy.
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Sustainable Art Showcase

H-E-B South Congress store‘s vestibule transforms into a gallery showcasing art made from recycled materials.
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WaterWork 2024

WaterWork is a large-scale immersive art experience celebrating the dynamic between the urban environment, the natural landscape, and the many talents of Austin’s creative community.
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The Current Underneath

Celebrating the launch of The Trail Conservancy’s Arts + Culture plan in May of 2023, TTC teamed up with local art collective dadaLab to create a site-specific laser installation.
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Common Waters

Common Waters is a celebration of Lady Bird Lake by intersecting art, activism, environment, and community with a collaborative art installation to inform TTC's Art + Culture Plan.
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Fortlandia 2022-23

Fortlandia is a collection of forts designed by architects, designers, and artists, that connect people of all ages to the environment by evoking a sense of childhood play and wonder.
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Developing the Program
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Join Our Artist Database
Donate to the Program
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The Trail Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 87-0699956.