Arts

Passion Project

Burning Man-born DJing art car blossoms in Austin Burning Man-born DJing art car blossoms in Austin By Brianna Caleri

7.16.21  |  9:01 am

If you’ve been thinking, “It’s not enough like Burning Man around here,” you’re not alone. Luckily, one ...

Strings attached

Community art project helps Austinites mend the ties that bind them Community art project helps Austinites mend the ties that bind them By Brianna Caleri

7.6.21  |  9:02 am

Community art projects can be thrilling, but also intimidating. What if you’re not that coordinated? What if you can ...

Stop and Smell the Flowers

LBJ Presidential Library reopens to the public with fresh new exhibit LBJ Presidential Library reopens to the public with fresh new exhibit By Lindsey Wilson

6.30.21  |  1:00 pm

The LBJ Presidential Library is reopening to the public on July 14, and it has a new exhibit to boot ...

Listen Up

Blanton to become first major museum with outdoor space for sound art Blanton to become first major museum with outdoor space for sound art By Lindsey Wilson

6.29.21  |  2:45 pm

A $5 million gift from Ernest and Sarah Butler has made it possible for the Blanton Museum of Art at ...

It's electric!

Austin Public Library curates best local music with Electric Lady Bird Austin Public Library curates best local music with Electric Lady Bird By Brianna Caleri

6.23.21  |  2:30 pm

Despite Austin’s musical proliferation, it’s hard to find its most unique, connected artists all in one place. Thankfully ...

Art in the Park

Massive new mural flows into Austin's reimagined Waterloo Park Massive new mural flows into Austin's reimagined Waterloo Park By Arden Ward

6.8.21  |  3:33 pm

Austin is just months away from the anticipated reopening of downtown's Waterloo Park, and a massive new mural has ...

Mix It Up

Nasher Sculpture Center mixes up collection for new exhibition Nasher Sculpture Center mixes up collection for new exhibition

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6.7.21  |  12:00 pm

Even in today's digital world, the mixtape is not dead — at least, not if the Nasher Sculpture Center in ...

Abstract Ideology

Abstract street artist’s works unveiled in Austin alongside art greats Abstract street artist’s works unveiled in Austin alongside art greats By Brianna Caleri

6.4.21  |  12:15 pm

In May, 21-year-old visual artist Ashley Metro found herself on a bill with greats like Banksy and Keith Haring at ...

the big picture

10 scintillating Austin art exhibits to get inspired by this summer 10 scintillating Austin art exhibits to get inspired by this summer By Kristen O'Brien

5.25.21  |  1:19 pm

Though a few favorite noteworthy museums are not yet reopened to the public, (We miss you, LBJ Presidential Library and ...

FUNDING THE ARTS

Austin's Blanton Museum of Art wins NEH grant for upcoming exhibition Austin's Blanton Museum of Art wins NEH grant for upcoming exhibition By Chantal Rice

5.17.21  |  4:00 pm

The Blanton Museum of Art has received a nearly $100,000 federal grant that will enable the museum to implement ...

IT’S BOOKED!

Texas Book Festival returns to downtown Austin with hybrid 2021 event Texas Book Festival returns to downtown Austin with hybrid 2021 event By Chantal Rice

5.17.21  |  10:49 am

After the success of its extended and first-ever virtual event in 2020 amid the height of the pandemic, the Texas ...

Going, going, gone

Texas ranching heiress' art trove fetches $157 million at auction Texas ranching heiress' art trove fetches $157 million at auction By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.14.21  |  2:51 pm

Late Texas philanthropist Anne Windfohr Marion's private art collection sold for an eye-popping $157.2 million (including fees) at ...

Art on the edge

Austin gallery’s monumental exhibit showcases art-world rule breakers Austin gallery’s monumental exhibit showcases art-world rule breakers By Chantal Rice

5.13.21  |  12:56 pm

In what has been described as its most monumental exhibit to date, downtown Austin art gallery West Chelsea Contemporary is ...

Presidential paintings

George W. Bush unveils 43 new portraits of inspiring immigrants George W. Bush unveils 43 new portraits of inspiring immigrants By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.22.21  |  12:40 pm

George W. Bush is back on the canvas. On Tuesday, April 20, the former U.S. president, a self-described “simple ...

THE QUEEN, ENSHRINED

Smithsonian expands Selena collection with images from TX photographer Smithsonian expands Selena collection with images from TX photographer By Chantal Rice

4.21.21  |  11:19 am

In commemoration of would have been the iconic Texas artist’s 50th birthday, the Smithsonian is expanding its Selena collection ...

HOW BAZAAR

Creators of popular Austin holiday bazaar conjure up springtime market Creators of popular Austin holiday bazaar conjure up springtime market By Chantal Rice

4.12.21  |  12:59 pm

One of Austin’s most treasured annual winter holiday markets is springing up a little early this year. The creators ...

STARRY NIGHT UNDER AUSTIN SKIES

Immersive Van Gogh art experience debuts under Austin's starry skies Immersive Van Gogh art experience debuts under Austin's starry skies By Chantal Rice

4.8.21  |  10:37 am

UPDATE: The opening of “Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience” has been postponed by one week, because of recent bad ...

Hi, how are you?

First-ever digital artwork from legendary late Austin artist for sale First-ever digital artwork from legendary late Austin artist for sale By Chantal Rice

4.8.21  |  8:52 am

Fans of legendary Austin songwriter and artist Daniel Johnston can now collect a truly unique piece of his work. For ...

KEEPING HOPE ALIVE

Austin's beloved public art park keeps hope alive with ambitious move Austin's beloved public art park keeps hope alive with ambitious move By Chantal Rice

4.5.21  |  1:08 pm

Keep your chin up, folks. Some hope is taking root in Austin. HOPE Outdoor Gallery, the expansive public arts project ...