Artist Talk: Darla Barolini | The Classroom

**July 06, 2026 - August 15, 2026** From the Dougherty Arts Center: *“The Classroom* is an exhibition featuring large-scale paintings and classroom desks exploring education from both educator and student perspectives. Vibrant, expressive paintings depict imagined classroom scenes inspired by the artist’s teaching experience, while the desks blend art history with teenage iconography to create an immersive installation. Together, the works explore themes of connection, community, and growth, contrasted with isolation and apathy, reflecting the classroom's broader societal impact." **Artist Reception: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7-9 p.m.** **Artist Talk: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7-9 p.m.** [Dougherty Arts Center](https://glasstire.com/venues/dougherty-arts-center/) 1110 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704