Julia C. Butridge Gallery

The shallow, wide lobby of the Dougherty Arts Center provides 1,800 square feet of exhibition space for work by Austin artists. The ambience is decidedly institutional, but the work presented here more than compensates for the space's lack of character. Strong exhibitions by area stars such as Steve Brudniak and exceptional group shows have proven that the Butridge Gallery has a knack for pulling diamonds out of the local grassrooted rough.