About

Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery provides an artistic bridge between people with developmental disabilities and the community. In the Traber Studio we teach art to individuals with developmental disabilities. Clients sell their exceptional art in the adjoining Cool Family Gallery, and also receive pre-employment skills training. In addition, we have museum-like souvenir items, featuring reproductions of some of our clients’ best artwork, i.e., coffee mugs, calendars and note cards. We are located at 6717 Burnet Road in Austin, Texas, and are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Stop by for a visit!

The mission of The Arc of the Capital Area is to provide personalized, community-based services that improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i.e., autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome), and their caregivers. The Arc is viewed as the go-to organization for people with disabilities in Central Texas, and the most instrumental organization at increasing the self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, developing and strengthening the care-giving abilities of their families, and promoting community awareness of disability issues. We offer a full array of services to more than 2,000 adults, children and families a year.

Our Board of Directors

  • Deborah Green, Law Offices of Deborah Green
  • Ed Clements, Talk Show Host, KLBJ-AM
  • Evan Williams, Real Estate Developer
  • Frank McCamant, Board Secretary, Consultant
  • Geraldine Tucker, Attorney at Law, Vice-President, Human Resources, Austin Community College
  • Janet Brunette, LMSW, Director of IDD Essential Services, Bluebonnet Trails
  • James Brown, MD, VP Medical Director, Seton Health Plan/ Network Case Management
  • JD Torian, Owner, Austin Pizza
  • John Orton, SVP/CFO Amplify Credit Union
  • Kara Swinney, Physical Therapist
  • Kerry Ugarte, Board President, Attorney and Counselor at Law
  • Linda Anderson, Board Vice President, CFO, People’s Community Clinic
  • Louis Bratton, Attorney at Law, The Bratton Firm P.C.
  • Marlene Wozniczka, Empowerment Options
  • Maureen Benschoter, MD, Community Volunteer
  • Rick Ybarra, Trust Officer, University Federal Credit Union
  • Robin Priede, Registered Representative, New England Financial
  • Ron Wilt, IBM Client Unit Executive, Texas Public Sector
  • Roxy Bartley, Executive Assistant, Any Baby Can
  • Steve Skarnulis, Attorney at Law, Cain & Skarnulis, LLP
  • William Ebs, Board Treasurer, CPA, New England Financial Representative

Major Donors:

This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future.  Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com