UPCOMING EXHIBITION
A group exhibition featuring artists Josue Bessiake, Esther Marie Hall, and Bárbara Miñarro, each exploring the layered and deeply personal concept of “home”.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7:00–10:00 pm.
Exhibition Dates: February 27 – May 23, 2026
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ABOUT DORF
DORF is an artist-run contemporary art space founded in 2018 and grounded in the belief that community and access are essential to cultural innovation. Through exhibitions, residencies, and fellowships, DORF provides a platform for artists and advocates whose work amplifies marginalized voices and advances social dialogue.
In 2024, DORF opened a new location at the Zilker Point building in a landmark partnership between public and private entities that allows DORF to occupy the space for $1 per year — a model that reflects its commitment to sustainability and equity in the arts.
DORF has received recognition in publications like Texas Monthly, Sightlines Magazine, The Austin Chronicle, Glasstire, Southwest Contemporary, and more, and received “Best New Experimental Art Gallery” in The Austin Chronicle.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Read up on our past and present exhibition history, with press releases, artists information and photography.
“DORF is ... a reckoning with the economic realities of what is possible for independent arts endeavors in Austin’s high-cost real estate market.”
ACTION
DORF is committed to inclusivity, community building, civic engagement and issue advocacy initiatives through partnerships with other socially-conscious organizations.