Arts

made in texas

Texas author thrills with 2 new titles set in the Lone Star State Texas author thrills with 2 new titles set in the Lone Star State By Natalie Harms

5.18.22  |  9:01 am

After her author debut last year, Texan author Ashley Winstead is bookending her summer with two new releases — two books ...

Imagination station

Wildly popular Santa Fe art experience Meow Wolf opens 2 Texas portals Wildly popular Santa Fe art experience Meow Wolf opens 2 Texas portals By Chantal Rice

5.13.22  |  9:12 am

The mesmerizing Santa Fe-based interactive adventure known for enchanting art lovers and amusement zealots with its mind-bending immersive experiences is ...

Keep Texas Beautiful

Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful By Hannah J. Phillips

5.12.22  |  3:19 pm

Move over David Attenborough and Barack Obama, there’s a new wildlife narrator on the job, and he’s here ...

Outstanding in their field

Austin's Wildflower Center blooms with massive light art installation Austin's Wildflower Center blooms with massive light art installation By Brianna Caleri

5.12.22  |  12:31 pm

Of the many great things that come with living in Austin, wildflowers are perhaps the grandest, and without any cost ...

Rome or bust

Austinite uncovers ancient Roman treasure at a local Goodwill Austinite uncovers ancient Roman treasure at a local Goodwill By Hannah J. Phillips

5.6.22  |  3:52 pm

You never know what you might find at a Goodwill. And for one Austin-based art collector, a normal day of ...

Season's greetings

Broadway in Austin raises the curtain on blockbuster 2022-23 season Broadway in Austin raises the curtain on blockbuster 2022-23 season By Brianna Caleri

5.5.22  |  12:29 pm

Broadway isn’t just a street, and its shows aren’t just the purview of New York City. Touring casts ...

Arts Roundup

Meld with the arts this May with these 9 enthralling Austin exhibits Meld with the arts this May with these 9 enthralling Austin exhibits By Kristen O'Brien

5.3.22  |  3:22 pm

From street chic urban artists to textile-focused projects, from shows that focus on water conservation to mental health and even ...

Mesmerizing Museum

Immersive multi-dimensional art experience returns to mesmerize Austin Immersive multi-dimensional art experience returns to mesmerize Austin By Andrew Rossow

5.3.22  |  1:50 pm

An immersive art experience, "Mesmerize," invites attendees to explore parallel dimensions and alternate realities. After a successful nine-month run at ...

Spurs Legends

NBA legend's pop-culture collection goes on view at Texas museum NBA legend's pop-culture collection goes on view at Texas museum By David Phillips

4.22.22  |  3:06 pm

Spurs legend Tony Parker has a new team, and this time it's the San Antonio Museum of Art. The ...

Just One Bite

Camila Alves McConaughey dishes on best-selling book Just Try One Bite Camila Alves McConaughey dishes on best-selling book Just Try One Bite By Hannah J. Phillips

4.21.22  |  4:59 pm

Dedicated mother, healthy eating advocate, entrepreneur, and wife of Austin’s own Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves McConaughey ...

Buc-ee's Big Bend

Buc-ee’s art installation mysteriously appears in West Texas desert Buc-ee’s art installation mysteriously appears in West Texas desert By John Egan

4.5.22  |  9:10 am

UPDATE: Visit Marathon, Texas announced via social media on April 8 that the tiny Buc-ee's art installation that garnered ...

Money for Monet

Texas philanthropist's $250 million art collection goes on auction Texas philanthropist's $250 million art collection goes on auction By John Egan

4.4.22  |  2:43 pm

A collection of 12 artworks owned by late Fort Worth philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass is hitting the auction block in ...

State of the Arts

9 empowering and inspirational Austin art exhibits to explore in April 9 empowering and inspirational Austin art exhibits to explore in April By Kristen O'Brien

4.4.22  |  12:28 pm

Plant the seeds of art this month and decorate the soul with inspiring and empowering exhibits to see in Austin ...

Record Time

Waterloo Records celebrates 40 years as an Austin icon Waterloo Records celebrates 40 years as an Austin icon By Hannah J. Phillips

4.1.22  |  4:16 pm

While rising rents and pandemic-related closures have changed the landscape of West Sixth Street these past few years, Waterloo Records ...

Bag to the future

Brooklyn artist fashions plastic waste into immersive Austin show Brooklyn artist fashions plastic waste into immersive Austin show By Brianna Caleri

4.1.22  |  1:37 pm

At first glance, the Plastic Bag Store looks like a regular corner store with produce, frozen goods, and a small ...

state of the arts

7 energizing art exhibits blossoming in Austin this month 7 energizing art exhibits blossoming in Austin this month By Kristen O'Brien

3.2.22  |  10:45 am

These seven shows and installations offer a breath of fresh air in the Austin arts scene this March. Craving a ...

Rhapsody In Blue

Austin park gives trees the blues with eco-friendly art installation Austin park gives trees the blues with eco-friendly art installation By Brianna Caleri

2.24.22  |  2:44 pm

Aside from water and the sky (i.e., most of the planet, but trust us), blue is an exceedingly rare ...

Sound science

Artists-in-residence are redesigning music at The Contemporary Austin Artists-in-residence are redesigning music at The Contemporary Austin By Brianna Caleri

2.18.22  |  2:34 pm

Upstairs at Austin museum The Contemporary, a large space is strewn with electronics, acoustic instruments and miscellaneous items arranged like ...

Art history

Austin art gallery debuts dynamic exhibit celebrating Black history Austin art gallery debuts dynamic exhibit celebrating Black history By Brianna Caleri

2.4.22  |  10:54 am

Regardless of what lawmakers are afraid kids will hear, Black history is American history, and RichesArt Gallery in Austin is ...