Art Alliance Austin (est. 1956) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), member-powered organization that promotes and funds visual art by supporting local art institutions and artists. It also commissions public art, hosts an annual international architecture competition, and produces a myriad of events that bring artists and collectors together while generating economic benefit for the entire city. Art Alliance Austin 2010 events include Art Night Austin, Art City Austin, Art Week Austin, co-production of Pecha Kucha Night Austin and Art Night Austin EAST.