Arts and History 2026 Fall Artist in Residence

Spring 2026 Artist in Residence: David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez grew up in the Bronx, NY and lived in Cuba for a short time as a child. He has a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother and is bilingual in Spanish. David is a performer, musician, writer, storyteller, poet, educator and has a PhD in music therapy. David 's performances blend storytelling with live music. He has toured extensively in North America and also internationally including UK, Spain, Egypt, Norway, France, and Costa Rica.

Storytelling Workshop for Families

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
11 a.m., Broomfield Library

Discover the art of storytelling in this interactive ‘play’shop with Artist in Residence, David Gonzalez. Explore rhythm, rhyme and repetition through fun exercises and games designed to make storytelling easy to understand and practice. A familiar folk tale is used as the basis for the workshop and then groups work together to design their own version of a story to tell to the others.

This program is appropriate for ages 5 and up and their caregivers. No registration, but space may be limited.

"Talking Birds and Golden Fish" Performance with David Gonzalez

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
2 p.m., Broomfield Auditorium

The whole family is invited to this performance from the Spring Artist in Residence, David Gonzalez! "Talking Birds and Golden Fish" is a new storytelling performance featuring animal tales from around the world, including India, Persia, South America and the Caribbean.  The frisky critters have quite a few things to share: kindness, empathy, and other life lessons for young and old alike. Stories include Hummingbird and Tree, The Raven and Pigeons and Margarita and the Golden Fish. Piano accompaniment and arrangements by Daniel Kelly.

There is no cost to attend this event and no registration. 

This performance is presented through arrangements made by Holden & Arts Associates Inc. For booking information, contact: 3007 East 13th Street, Austin, TX 78702, 512-477-1859, www.holdenarts.org.

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