The free evening at Austin’s Dougherty Arts Center moves from learning about senior-pet adoption to making a decorated portrait. Registration is encouraged, and a printed pet photograph is recommended.

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This DAC Nights edition connects a community topic with a personal art activity: visitors can learn about adopting senior pets, then make a decorated pet portrait using pictures and DIY frames. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Dougherty Arts Center.
The Dougherty Arts Center ties the evening to November’s Senior Pet Adoption Month. The published outline puts information about adopting senior pets first, followed by portrait-making, but it does not name an adoption organization or say that animals will be present. Treat it as an informational program rather than a confirmed opportunity to meet adoptable pets.
Further reading: DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The activity is described as making a decorated pet portrait with pictures and DIY frames. The organizer recommends a printed photograph of your pet; it is a suggestion, not a stated entry requirement. The listing does not clarify whether frames or other decorating materials will be supplied.
Further reading: DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The outline moves from senior-pet adoption information to portrait-making; it does not assign separate start times to those activities.
The event is scheduled for one evening, in Austin local time.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The listed address is 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The event is free. You do not have to register, though the organizer encourages it.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
Bring a printed photograph of your pet if you would like to use one for the portrait activity. The listing does not confirm whether frames or other decorating supplies will be available.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The City says reasonable modifications and equal access to communications are available upon request. For assistance, call 512-974-3917 or Relay Texas at 7-1-1. To request a language interpreter, call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The City event page labels the listing “Virtual Event,” while Eventbrite describes it as in person; both list the Dougherty Arts Center at 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704. Confirm the format with the center at [email protected] before making a trip. Eventbrite provides map links for driving, public transit, biking and walking that can calculate directions from your starting point; the supplied listings do not give transit routes or parking details.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The City event page labels it “Virtual Event,” while Eventbrite says “In person.” Confirm the format with the Dougherty Arts Center at [email protected] before traveling.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
No. Registration is encouraged but not required, and the event is free.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
A printed photograph of your pet is recommended for the portrait activity. The listing does not say whether frames or other decorating materials will be supplied.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
The description offers information about adopting senior pets but does not identify an adoption organization or say animals will attend.
DAC Nights: See Spot Paint | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · DAC Nights: See Spot Paint Tickets, Wednesday, November 18 • 7 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite ↗
1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
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