Upcoming Events


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Annual 5K Bunny Run

March 27th, 2027

Join Friends of ASH at our annual 5K Bunny Run! Join fellow runners, walkers, and bunny-eared enthusiasts for a fun morning that supports Austin State Hospital programming.


This event is fun for the whole family, featuring an Easter egg hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Bring the kids, snap some photos, and make it a morning to enjoy family and community, all while supporting a great cause.


More details coming soon!

Four women standing together in a boutique, smiling and posing near clothing racks and a seating area.

Annual Insights Art Show

Masquerade Magic: April 21st, 2027

In 2027, we invite you to Masquerade Magic, an evening celebrating creativity, self-expression, and stories through art. The art featured at the show is created by Austin State Hospital residents, much of it made through the art therapy group that ASH helps run. Proceeds directly support ASH's therapeutic programming, helping us continue our mission.


Stay tuned for more details on featured artists and how you can be part of this inspiring event.

More details coming soon!

Interested in sponsoring? We're looking for local businesses to partner with us. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels — reach out to learn more about how your business can get involved.


Past Events


Four women standing together in a boutique, smiling and posing near clothing racks and a seating area.

J. McLaughlin Benefit

J. McLaughlin, a beautiful Boutique put on a shopping event to support Friends of ASH. During the event, 10% of all sales benefited Friends of ASH.

June 2026

Person painting a pink and yellow lily on a green canvas with a brush.

Insights Art Show

Our Annual Art Show featuring patient art

View Photos From 2026 View Photos From 2025
A group of people in purple shirts with an Easter bunny

ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run

Our Annual signature event at Hyde Park

View Photos From 2026 View Photos From 2025
The logo for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Walks

A fundraising walk that promotes awareness of mental illness

2024 & 2025

Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus

Conference on Addiction and Recovery Through a Multicultural Lens

Addiction and recovery conference at ACC Rio Grande

September 2024

A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

9/11 Memorial Climb

Event benefiting The Samaritan Center at the Circuit of the Americas

September 2024

Learn More
A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

Art Rack

Patient art at ACC Eastview Campus

April 2024

Past Events


Four women standing together in a boutique, smiling and posing near clothing racks and a seating area.

J. McLaughlin Benefit

J. McLaughlin, a beautiful Boutique put on a shopping event to support Friends of ASH. During the event, 10% of all sales benefited Friends of ASH.

June 2026

A group of people in purple shirts with an Easter bunny

ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run

Our Annual signature event at Hyde Park

View Photos From 2025 View Photos From 2026
Person painting a pink and yellow lily with a brush on a canvas with green background.

Insights Art Show

Our Annual Art Show featuring patient art

View Photos From 2026 View Photos From 2025
The logo for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Walks

A fundraising walk that promotes awareness of mental illness

2024 & 2025

Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus

Conference on Addiction and Recovery Through a Multicultural Lens

Addiction and recovery conference at ACC Rio Grande

September 2024

A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

9/11 Memorial Climb

Event benefiting The Samaritan Center at the Circuit of the Americas

September 2024

Learn More
A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

Art Rack

Patient art at ACC Eastview Campus

April 2024

Thank You to All Our Sponsors for Our 2026 Insights Art Show Event

A group of people in purple shirts with an Easter bunny

ASH Dash 5K Bunny Run

Our Annual event at Hyde Park

View Photos From 2026 View Photos From 2025
Hand painting a pink lily on canvas with green background.

Insights Art Show

Our Annual Art Show

featuring patient art

View Photos From 2026 View Photos From 2025
The logo for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Walks

A fundraising walk that promotes awareness of mental illness

2024 & 2025

Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus

Conference on Addiction and Recovery Through a Multicultural Lens

Addiction and recovery conference at ACC Rio Grande

September 2024

A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

9/11 Memorial Climb

Event benefiting The Samaritan Center at the Circuit of the Americas

September 2024

Learn More
A colorful abstract painting with swirls and triangles

Art Rack

Patient art at ACC Eastview Campus

April 2024

Thank You to All Our Sponsors for Our 2026 Insights Art Show Event

STIGMA FIGHTERS

  • Sonja Burns
  • Drs. Stacy and Neil Mendelson
  • Head to Heart Restoration Ministry Al Jones PhD
  • CARMAHealth
  • HEB

COMPASSIONATE ADVOCATES

  • Lane Rockford Orsak
  • Dianna & Ace Pickens
  • Janice Goodspeed
  • Austin Founder Lions Club
  • Frost Bank
  • Jim & Kimberly Taylor

MIND HEALERS

  • Sally Metcalfe
  • The Traves Family: Nora, Paul, Jessie & Ryan

DEVOTED PARTNERS

  • Christy Savage
  • Hailey Hoffman
  • Monika Wilson
  • Sharon and Steve Durio
  • Suzanne and Jeff Schlesinger
  • Avril Hunter
  • Bernaddette Watkins
  • Christine Newell