Arts

Supporting the arts

20 Austin organizations bestowed $1.7 million in federal arts funding 20 Austin organizations bestowed $1.7 million in federal arts funding By Katie Friel

6.11.20  |  1:24 pm

The National Endowment for the Arts has bestowed grants on 20 Austin-based arts and entertainment organizations — the most of any ...

Music news

Texas superstar Leon Bridges confronts racism in meditative new single Texas superstar Leon Bridges confronts racism in meditative new single By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.11.20  |  8:52 am

Amid the protests and calls for racial justice after the death of George Floyd, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Leon Bridges has ...

Going Dark

Premier Austin theater goes dark for 2020 season due to COVID-19 Premier Austin theater goes dark for 2020 season due to COVID-19 By Katie Friel

5.19.20  |  3:30 pm

Sometimes, the show mustn't go on. On May 19, one of Austin's leading cultural institutions announced it is ...

Opt for Optimism

Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural

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4.29.20  |  12:00 pm

The new "Optimism Starts With You" mural that has gone up on the side of the restaurant TLC in Lamar ...

Film Travelogue

New film goes behind the scenes of ambitious Texas art exhibition New film goes behind the scenes of ambitious Texas art exhibition By Alex Bentley

4.22.20  |  9:01 am

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced the temporary closure of Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum of American Art, but art ...

Through a New Lens

Austin photographers capture life in social distancing with portraits Austin photographers capture life in social distancing with portraits By Cindy Brzostowski

4.9.20  |  9:12 am

With the constantly changing rules in place due to COVID-19, people all over the world are finding creative ways to ...

Opt for Optimism

New South Austin mural spreads optimism when we need it the most New South Austin mural spreads optimism when we need it the most

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4.8.20  |  4:20 pm

Everyone could use a smile right now, and Frost Bank is ready to supply it with a new mural going ...

Mental Health Break

7 cultural activities Austin families can do right from home 7 cultural activities Austin families can do right from home By Jen Hamilton Hernandez

3.20.20  |  11:31 am

A few weeks ago, Austinites were making our spring break or SXSW plans, and now most of us are homebound ...

Creativity Continues

Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more By Lindsey Wilson

3.18.20  |  3:42 pm

Everything's canceled, but that doesn't mean you're limited in what you can enjoy from home right now ...

Museum news

Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.11.20  |  9:24 am

The Dallas Museum of Art is partnering with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to mount the first exhibition dedicated ...

SXSW 2020

9 immersive and interactive art exhibits to see during SXSW 2020 9 immersive and interactive art exhibits to see during SXSW 2020 By Lauren Jones

3.6.20  |  10:58 am

Coronavirus fears aside, SXSW 2020 is sure to be one for the books. This year, The Lego Group (yes, the ...

Broadway Austin

Aladdin brings whole new world to Austin's Bass Concert Hall Aladdin brings whole new world to Austin's Bass Concert Hall By Meredith Rainey

3.6.20  |  9:12 am

At some point, we’ve all wished for something we know we can’t have. It’s human nature. But ...

A Major Acquisition

Smithsonian art museum adds portrait by Texas artist with Austin ties Smithsonian art museum adds portrait by Texas artist with Austin ties By Katie Friel

2.21.20  |  4:16 pm

An iconic American museum is adding one of Texas' own to its prestigious collection. On Tuesday, February 18, the National ...

Broadway in Austin

How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope By Meredith Rainey

2.12.20  |  6:00 am

On September 11, 2001, more than 7,000 airline passengers were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland town in eastern Canada ...

Art All Around Us

6 must-see art exhibitions coming soon to Austin museums 6 must-see art exhibitions coming soon to Austin museums By Lauren Jones

2.5.20  |  9:53 am

It’s no secret that Austin is an artistic hub. From the Blanton Museum of Art to the Jones Center ...

The First Rainbow Coalition

South Texas filmmaker spotlights struggle for equality in new PBS film South Texas filmmaker spotlights struggle for equality in new PBS film By Craig D. Lindsey

1.27.20  |  4:40 pm

This week, PBS stations across the U.S. will air The First Rainbow Coalition, an hour-length documentary on the young ...

Arts in Context

Austin artist uses Japanese heritage to design works of wearable art Austin artist uses Japanese heritage to design works of wearable art By KLRU-TV/Austin PBS

1.20.20  |  12:45 pm

Editor's note: CultureMap is proud to present the latest installment in our partnership with KLRU's documentary series Arts ...

A beautiful future

Ambitious Austin academy has designs to rival European art schools Ambitious Austin academy has designs to rival European art schools By Lauren Jones

1.15.20  |  2:30 pm

For those looking to receive a classical arts education, academies in Florence, Paris, or New York City may come to ...

Picture Perfect

Texas art museum hits high note with new Selena photography exhibit Texas art museum hits high note with new Selena photography exhibit By Katie Friel

1.9.20  |  9:04 am

A small retrospective is sure to make big headlines when it debuts at the McNay Art Museum later this month ...